service MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2000 A208 Owner's Manual

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of
ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:
•Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.
•Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
•Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety
of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
DaimlerChrysler AG
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IntroductionCentral locking switch 36 Antiglare night position 75
Product information 7 Automatic central locking 37 Exterior rear view mirrors 76
Operator’s manual 8 Emergency unlocking in case of accident 38 Instrument cluster 80
Where to find it 13 Trunk 39 Multifunction steering wheel,
Reporting Safety Defects 15 Trunk lid release switch 41multifunction display
86
Antitheft alarm system 42 Trip and main odometer, vehicle
Instruments and controlsTow-away alarm 44 speed, FSS and engine oil level
Instruments and controls 18 Power seats, front 45 indicator 90
Center console 20 Front head restraints 50 Audio systems 91
Overhead control panel 21 Roll bar and head restraints, rear 51 Telephone 94
Backrest 53 Navigation system 99
OperationMulticontour seat 54 Trip computer 100
Vehicle keys 24 Heated seats 55 Malfunction message memory 102
Start lock-out 27 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 57 Individual settings 104
General notes on the central
locking system 27Seat belts 57 Setting the audio volume 106
Central locking system 28 Seat belt nonusage warning system 58 Flexible service system (FSS) 107
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control 28BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 63 Engine oil level indicator 110
Locking and unlocking 30 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 64 Engine oil consumption 111
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control 31Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 64 Exterior lamp switch 112
Opening the trunk 31 Airbags 65 Night security illumination 113
Opening and closing windows
from outside 32Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 70Headlamp cleaning system 114
Panic button 33 Infant and child restraint systems 71 Combination switch 115
Mechanical keys 33 Adjusting telescoping steering column 74 Hazard warning flasher switch 117
Doors 34 Inside rear view mirror 75 Automatic climate control 118
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Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal
lenses 294Technical data
Wiper blade 294 Spare parts service 300 Coolants 311
Seat belts 294 Warranty coverage 300 Consumer information 313
Headliner 294 Identification labels301 Uniform tire quality grading 313
Instrument cluster 294 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 302 Index 315
Steering wheel and gear selector lever 295 Technical data 303
Hard plastic trim items 295 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities 307
Upholstery 295 Engine oils 309
Ornamental moldings 295 Engine oil additives 309
Paintwork, painted body components 296 Air conditioner refrigerant 309
Light alloy wheels 296 Brake fluid 309
Soft top 297 Premium unleaded gasoline 310
Wind screen 298 Fuel requirements 310
Rubber weatherstrip 298 Gasoline additives 311
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Introduction
Operator’s manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize
yourself with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings
contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations
for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment,
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
•New Car Limited Warranty,
•Emission System Warranty,
•Emission Performance Warranty,
•California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),
•State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).
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IntroductionImportant notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties
after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of
the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by
reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same
substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly
notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the
repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the
Service and Warranty Information Booklet.
Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
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Introduction
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need
arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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IntroductionOperating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
•Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,
•unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage
the catalysts,
•gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA: In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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Introduction
We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make
changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they
are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your
vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display 86
Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and
engine oil level indicator
90Power windows 143
Audio systems 91 Interior lighting 146
Telephone 94 Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors 146
Navigation system 99 Sun visors 147
Trip computer 100 Illuminated vanity mirrors 147
Malfunction message memory 102 Interior 148
Individual settings 104 Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder 148
Setting the audio volume 106 Glove box 148
Flexible service system (FSS) 107 Ashtray 150
Engine oil level indicator 110 Lighter 151
Engine oil consumption 111 Cargo tie down rings 152
Exterior lamp switch 112 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 152
Night security illumination 113 Armrest, rear bench 152
Headlamp cleaning system 114 Telephone, general 153
Combination switch 115 Cellular telephone 153
Hazard warning flasher switch 117 Garage door opener 154
Automatic climate control 118 Soft top 158
Operation Audio and telephone 125 Wind screen 165
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Electronic main key
The electronic main key has an integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote control, plus removable
mechanical key.
The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).
The remote control transmitter is located in the
electronic main key.
The infrared receivers are located in the door handles.
Notes:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic main
key when using valet parking service. To prevent access
to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately
and retain the mechanical key.
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The mechanical key (2)
lock can be removed b
y
sliding it out of the remote control.
To d o s o , m o ve(3)
in direction of arrow
( 5). and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction
of arrow
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