MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2001 A208 Owner's Manual

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Note:
For safety reasons, the soft top cannot be raised while
driving.
Wa r n i n g !
The soft top is not fully closed and locked:
• if the indicator lamp in the soft top switch does
not got out (electronic key in steering lock
position 2). • if the indicator lamp blinks, and a signal
sounds for 10 seconds when starting to drive.
Stop the vehicle and before continuing to drive,
close and lock the soft top. If the soft top is not locked, it may fold back or
forward when driving. During soft top operation, do not place your hands
near the roll bar, soft top frame, upper windshield
area or soft top storage compartment. Serious
personal injury may occur. To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle
only with the soft top either completely closed and
locked, or fully lowered into its storage
compartment.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index If the indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks slowly
while activating the switch,
•the battery voltage may be insufficient – start
engine and let it run while activating switch,
•the system may be overheated (for example after
lowering or raising the soft top approx. 5
consecutive times) – after approx. 10 minutes the
soft top switch may be activated again.
If indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks rapidly
while activating the switch,
•the trunk lid and/or the luggage cover may be open,
and need to be closed,
•the soft top is still locked during the opening
procedure and needs to be unlocked,
•the opening/closing procedure is interrupted.
In this case the soft top needs to be synchronized.
Turn electronic key in steering lock back to
position 0, and then to position 2. Activate soft top
sw itch again. Th e sof t top should now be opera tiona l
again.
If the indicator lamp continues to blink, raise the soft
top manually, see page 291. Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Notes:
If the roll bar was raised automatically, the process of
raising or lowering the soft top will take somewhat
longer, as the roll bar must first be lowered.
Whenever possible, park vehicle in the shade as
continuous exposure to sun rays can prematurely
deteriorate the soft top material.
The soft top may become moldy and receive permanent
creases if it is kept in the storage compartment for an
extended period.
Therefore, we recommend raising and airing it
thoroughly with the side windows open (do not expose
it to the sun) at regular intervals during the wet and
cold seasons.
To prevent damage, the soft top must be dry and clean
before lowering it into the storage compartment. There
is the possibility of sharp-edged dirt particles damaging
the soft top or scratching the rear window.

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Wind screen (optional)
The wind screen is most effective when all four side
windows are fully raised.Installation
1. Remove wind screen from its storage bag, located in
the trunk, secured with hook and loop fasteners,
and unfold.
2. Pull folded end sections in direction of arrow (1) and
unfold in direction of arrow (2).
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The open end of the hooks must point toward the
vehicle’s front. 3. Insert end section in right opening (3) on quarter
panel first. Then push left end section toward
vehicle center (arrow 4) until it meets the left
opening. Insert end section in left opening (5).
Pu sh down on w ind screen (6) u ntil it locks in pla ce.
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Wa r n i n g !
Check for secure locking by pulling up on the
wind screen.

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Removal
Push left and right side buttons and remove wind
screen upward.
Note:
Do not insert foreign objects in openings for the
wind screen.
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Wa r n i n g !
To prevent personal injury, remove wind screen if
rear seats are to be occupied by passengers.

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Pull end sections in direction of arrow (1) and fold in
direction of arrow (2).Place wind screen in its storage bag, and close the bag.
Pl ace b ag in trunk, and secu re it w it h th e provided hook
and loop fasteners.
When the wind screen is not in use, it should be stored
in the closed storage bag, to prevent possible damage to
the wind screen or luggage/cargo.
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Roller Blind (horizontal) To o p e n b l i n d :
1. Pull out blind on tab (arrow 1) towards vehicles rear.
Insert gu id e rod of bl ind in rig ht rea r sea t belt outlet
(arrow 2).
2. Insert other end of rod in left rear seat belt outlet as
shown with arrow (3).
Important!
Do not place anything on the roller blind.
To retract blind:
•Hold blind at tab, disengage and guide retraction.
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175 Wind screen
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1. Fold driver and front passenger seat backrests
forward.
2. Pull out on tab, located below rear bench, towards
vehicle’s front, then pull up and engage blind at
wind screen.
To retract blind:
1. Fold driver and front passenger seat backrests
forward.
2. Hold blind at tab, disengage and guide its retraction.
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177 Contents – Driving
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DrivingControl and operation of
radio transmitters ..................... 178
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 179
Maintenance ................................... 179
Catalytic converter ........................ 180
Emission control ............................ 181
Tele Aid ........................................... 182
Steering lock ................................... 192
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 194
Automatic transmission ............... 195
Parking brake .................................204Driving instructions ...................... 205
Drive sensibly – save fuel ........ 205
Drinking and driving ................ 205
Pedals .......................................... 205
Power assistance ........................ 206
Brakes .......................................... 206
Driving off ................................... 207
Parking ........................................ 207
Tires ............................................. 208
Snow chains ................................210
Winter driving instructions ...... 211
Deep water ...................................212
Passenger compartment ............213
Traveling abroad .........................213Cruise control ................................. 214
Brake assist system
(BAS) ........................................... 216
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ........................................... 218
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ...........................................220
What you should know
at the gas station .......................224
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................226