MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2001 A208 Owner's Manual

328 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
EELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................245
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ...................................................288
Synchronizing remote control ................................290
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Control switch ...........................................................222
Malfunction and warning messages ......................245
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp ............................................................ 231
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 65
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 181
Emission control label .................................................. 312
Engine compartment .....................................................254
ENGINE FAN - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................239
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp .......228
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 319Engine oil consumption ................................................ 113
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 112, 256
Warning ..................................................................... 244
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 112
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ................... 113
Engine oils ...................................................................... 319
Capacities ................................................................... 317
ESP (Electronic stability program) ....210, 212, 220, 278
Control switch .......................................................... 222
Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Synchronizing ...........................................................221
Warning lamp ............................................................231
Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message .............................................. 242
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 114
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 280
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 285
Fog lamps ................................................................... 114
Headlamps ...................... 114, 242, 243, 281, 285, 305
Low and high beam ........................................... 117, 282
Parking lamps ................................................... 114, 282

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Replacing bulbs .........................................................280
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................284
Standing lamps ..................................................114, 282
Taillamp assemblies .................................................283
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 282
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................250
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 109
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 321
Premium unleaded gasoline .................. 180, 318, 320
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................230
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ..........................................................298
Fuel requirements .........................................................320
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................230
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ............... 317
Fuses, electrical .............................................................252
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 158
Gasoline
Additives .....................................................................321
Fuel requirements ................................................... 320
Premium unleaded .................................................. 320
General notes on the central locking system .............. 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 151HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 119
Head restraints
Front .............................................................................. 51
Rear ...............................................................................52
Removal ........................................................................ 51
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 116
Headlights ....................................................................... 114
Heated seats ......................................................................56
Hood ................................................................................ 254

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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IIdentification labels ........................................................311
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 150
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 84
Individual settings ......................................................... 106
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 74
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 82
Activating display ....................................................... 85
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 84
Instrument lamps ............................................................ 85
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 151
Interior lighting ............................................................. 149JJump starting .................................................................. 274KKeys, vehicle ..................................................................... 24
LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ................................................................... 114
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................ 285
Headlamps ...................... 114, 242, 243, 281, 285, 305
Low and high beam ........................................... 117, 282
Parking lamps ................................................... 114, 282
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 280
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 284
Standing lamps ................................................. 114, 282
Taillamp assemblies ........................................ 114, 283
Turn signal lamps ............................................. 117, 282
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 312
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Lighter ............................................................................. 155
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............ 203
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 30
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 240
Luggage cover ................................................................ 250

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
MMaintenance ................................................................... 179
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................228
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................234
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................237
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ..........................................236
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................237
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................238
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............................................238
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................240
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ............... 241
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ...............235
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ...............................................245
ENGINE FAN ..............................................................239
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ..................................................244
LIGHT SENSOR .........................................................243
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................242
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................239
REMOVE KEY ............................................................245
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .........................................243
TELE AID ....................................................................247
WASHER FLUID ........................................................246Malfunction message memory ....................................104
Manual operation of soft top ........................................ 291
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory
Recalling ................................................................ 49, 79
Storing ........................................................................... 48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................78
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................78
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 77
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 55
Multifunction display ...................................................... 88
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................92
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 92
Setting the audio volume .........................................108
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 92
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 92
Multifunction steering wheel .........................................88
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination .......................................... 115

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................228
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 156
Parking ............................................................................207
Parking brake ..................... 154, 194, 204, 207, 229, 266
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n
and warning messages ............................................239
Power assistance ............................................................206
Power seats, front ............................................................ 45
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Power windows ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing .................................. 147
Opening and closing .................................................. 32
Operated with soft top switch ................................. 148
Synchronizing ........................................................... 147
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 178
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 118
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 78
Inside ............................................................................77
Rear window defroster .................................................. 124
Remote control .................................................................28
Battery replacement ................................................ 288
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 245
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 280
Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 299
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ....................125
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Roll bar
Switch ........................................................................... 52
Warning lamp ........................................................... 233
Roller blind
Horizontal ................................................................... 174
Vertical ........................................................................175

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SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 72
Seat belts ........................................................................... 58
Fastening ...................................................................... 60
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 59
Unfastening .................................................................. 61
Warning lamp ............................................................232
Seat belts and supplemental
restraint system (SRS) ................................................ 58
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 109
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 108
Shelf below rear window ..............................................250
Side marker lamp ..........................................................284
Snow chains .................................................................... 210
Soft top ............................................................................ 162
Emergency operation ............................................... 291
Lowering ..................................................................... 164
Raising ........................................................................ 166
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182Spare parts service ........................................................ 310
Spare wheel ...........................................................260, 264
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 123
SRS indicator lamp ....................................................... 230
SRS malfunction ............................................................... 67
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 194
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 76
Steering lock ................................................................... 192
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................ 260
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 152
Glove box .................................................................... 151
Storage compartments, armrest
and cup holder ........................................................... 151
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 250
Sun visors ........................................................................ 150
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................65
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 290

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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TTachometer ....................................................................... 87
Technical data ................................................................ 313
Electrical system ....................................................... 315
Main dimensions ...................................................... 316
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Weights ....................................................................... 315
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 182
Emergency calls ........................................................ 183
Information ................................................................ 187
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 185
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 186
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................247
Telephone .......................................................................... 96
General notes ............................................................. 157
Incoming call ............................................................. 100
Redialing ...................................................................... 98
Telephone book ........................................................... 96
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 178
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 76
Indicator lamp ...........................................................232
Telescoping steering column - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................243The first 1 000 miles .....................................................179
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 271
Tire speed rating ............................................................ 210
Tire traction ................................................................... 209
Tires ................................................................................ 323
Driving instructions ................................................ 208
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 263
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 271
Tire replacement ...................................................... 262
Winter driving instructions ..................................... 211
Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 276
Transmission .................................................................. 195
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 279
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 213
Trip computer .................................................................102
Trip odometer ...................................................................87
Trunk .................................................................................38
Opening ........................................................................ 31
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Separately locked ........................................................ 38
Trunk lamp .................................................................... 299

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 41
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ..........................................................117
Turn signals .....................................................................117
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 150
Vehicle jack ..................................................................... 261
Vehicle tools ....................................................................260
WWarranty coverage ......................................................... 310
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 246
Washing the vehicle ..................................................... 304
What you should know at the gas station ................. 224
Wheels ............................................................................ 262
Light alloy wheels .................................................... 305
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Wheels, changing ..................................................... 266
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Wind screen ....................................................................170
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ..................................................................... 259
Winter driving ................................................................ 212
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 211
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 299

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