window MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2000 A208 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2000, Model line: CLK CABRIOLET, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2000 A208Pages: 323, PDF Size: 9.32 MB
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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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Operation Audio and telephone 125 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) 171 Travelling abroad 200
Power windows 143 Maintenance 171 Cruise control 201
Interior lighting 146 Catalytic converter 172 Brake assist system (BAS) 204
Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors 146 Emission control 173 Antilock brake system (ABS) 206
Sun visors 147 Tele Aid 174
Electronic stability program (ESP)
208
Illuminated vanity mirrors 147 Steering lock 180 What you should know at the
Interior 148 Starting and turning off the engine 182 gas station 211
Storage compartments, armrest and
cup holder148 Automatic transmission 183 Check regularly and before a
long trip 213
Glove box 148 Parking brake 192
Ashtray 150 Driving instructions 192
Instrument cluster display
Lighter 151 Drive sensibly – save fuel 192 Malfunction and indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster 216
Cargo tie down rings 152 Drinking and driving 193 On-board diagnostic system
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 152 Pedals 193 Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp 216
Armrest, rear bench 152 Power assistance 193 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp 218
Telephone, general 153 Brakes 193 Fuel reserve and fuel cap
Cellular telephone 153 Driving off 194 placement warning 218
Garage door opener 154 Parking 195 Electronic stability
program(ESP) — warning lamp 219
Soft top 158 Tires 195
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator
lamp
219
Wind screen 165 Snow chains 198
ABS malfunction indicator lamp
219
Winter driving instructions 198 Telescoping steering column –
indicator lamp220
DrivingDeep water 199 Seat belt warning lamp 220
Control and operation of radio transmitters
170 Passenger compartment 200
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Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
center console 221Practical hintsJump starting 263
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 221 First aid kit 238 Towing the vehicle 265
Roll bar warning lamp 221 Shelf below rear window 238 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking 268
Malfunction and warning messages in
the multifunction display 222Stowing things in the vehicle 238 Bulbs 269
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine
control unit) 223Luggage cover 238 Adjusting headlamp aim 274
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several
systems) 223Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment 240Changing batteries in the
electronic main key 277
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 224 Vehicle jack 241 Raising soft top manually 280
ABS-SYSTEM 225 Fuses 242 Antenna 287
BRAKE ASSIST 225 Hood 244 Manual release for fuel filler
BRAKE LINING WEAR 226 Checking engine oil level 246 flap 287
BRAKE FLUID 226 Automatic transmission fluid level 247 Trunk lamp 288
PARKING BRAKE 227 Coolant level 247 Replacing wiper blade insert 288
ENGINE FAN 227 Adding coolant 248
COOLANT (coolant level) 228
Windshield washer / headlamp clean.system
249
Vehicle care
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant
temperature) 229Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio 249Cleaning and care of the vehicle 292
LIGHTING SYSTEM 230 Wheels 250 Engine cleaning 293
LIGHT SENSOR 231 Tire replacement 250 Vehicle washing 293
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 231 Rotating wheels 251 Power washer 293
OIL TEMP. 232 Spare wheel 252 Plastic and rubber parts 293
ENGINE OIL LEVEL 232 Changing wheels 254 Tar stains 294
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic
stability program) 234Tire inflation pressure 259 Window cleaning 294
WASHER FLUID 235 Battery 261
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Instruments and controls
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index For more detailed descriptions see Index on page315.
For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate
control, see page118.
1Side air outlet, adjustable
2Air volume control for side air outlet
3Exterior lamp switch, see page112
4Parking brake release, see page192
5Parking brake pedal, see page192
6Hood lock release, see page244
7Combination switch, see page115
8Cruise control switch, see page201
9Multifunction steering wheel, see page86
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
10Instrument cluster, see page80
11Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12Steering lock with ignition/starter
switch, see page18013Center air outlets, adjustable
14Air volume control for center air outlets
15Left front seat heater switch, see page55
16Headlamp washer switch, see page114
17Roll bar switch, see page52
Roll bar warning lamp
18Hazard warning flasher switch, see page117
19Central locking switch, see page 36
20Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 44
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see
page 42
21Right front seat heater switch, see page55
22Automatic climate control, see page118
Rear window defroster switch
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2), see page148
24Audio system,
25Storage compartment
26Ashtray with lighter, see page150
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Instruments and controls
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Center console1Soft top switch, see page158
2ESP control switch, see page209
3Program mode selector switch, see page190
4Left power window switch (front), see page143
5Right power window switch (front), see page143
6Left power window switch (rear), see page143
7Trunk lid release switch, see page 41
8Mirror adjustment switch, see page76
9Right power window switch (rear), see page143
10Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 221
ESP
P68.10-2191-2710
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6
7
8
9
5
4
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OperationPower seats, front 45
Front head restraints 50
Vehicle keys 24 Roll bar and head restraints, rear 51
Start lock-out 27 Backrest 53
General notes on the central locking system 27 Multicontour seat 54
Central locking system 28 Heated seats 55
Radio frequency and infrared remote control 28 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 57
Locking and unlocking 30 Seat belts 57
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control 31 Seat belt nonusage warning system 58
Opening the trunk 31 BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 63
Opening and closing windows from outside 32 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 64
Panic button 33 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 64
Mechanical keys 33 Airbags 65
Doors 34 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag 70
Central locking switch 36 Infant and child restraint systems 71
Automatic central locking 37 Adjusting telescoping steering column 74
Emergency unlocking in case of accident 38 Inside rear view mirror 75
Trunk 39 Antiglare night position 75
Trunk lid release switch 41 Exterior rear view mirrors 76
Antitheft alarm system 42 Instrument cluster 80
Tow-away alarm 44
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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
Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared remote control
The electronic main key has an integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote control.
Due to the extended operational range of the remote
control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or
unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If
one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check
lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are
in order. See page 288 for checking batteries.
The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be
centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.
Opening and closing the windows remotely can only be
done with the infrared portion of the remote control.
Aim transmitter eye at a receiver (6 or 7), press and
hold transmit button Œor ‹.
If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.1Transmit button
‹ Locking
Œ Unlocking
Š Opening trunk (if not separately locked)
2Lamp for battery check (see page 288 for changing
batteries if it does not light up briefly)
3PANIC button
4Transmitter eye
5Locking tab for mechanical key
P80.30-2070-26
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Opening and closing windows from outside
Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.
To o pen :
Continue to press transmit button Œ after unlocking
the vehicle.
The windows begin to open after approx. 1 second.
To interrupt opening procedure, release transmit
button.
To cl os e:
Continue to press transmit button ‹ after locking
the vehicle.
The windows begin to close after approx. 1 second.
To interrupt closing procedure, release transmit button.Note:
If the windows cannot be operated automatically by
pressing the transmit button of the remote control then
it may be necessary to change the batteries in the
electronic main key (if ok, battery check lamp in
electronic main key will light briefly when pressing
transmit button), or to synchronize the remote control,
see page 2
77
and 2
79.
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate the windows if there is the
possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening
or closing procedure.In case the procedure causes potential danger, the
procedure can be immediately halted by releasing
the remote control button. To reverse direction of
movement press Œ for opening or ‹ for
closing.
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the
alarm. When opening a door while the central locking
system is in the:
•selective unlocking mode, only that individual door
is unlocked. The remaining door, the trunk and fuel
filler flap remain locked,
•global unlocking mode, both doors, the trunk and
fuel filler flap are unlocked.
Notes:
When opening a door, the door window lowers slightly.
After closing the door, the window closes again.
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.To lock, pu sh down lock button and turn mecha nica l key
in driver’s door lock to position 3. In addition lock the
trunk.
To unlock, pull inside door handle and turn mechanical
key in driver’s door lock to position 2.
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic main key.
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