wheel MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2001 A208 Owner's Manual

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Center console .............................. 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 27
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 27
Central locking system ................... 28
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control .............................. 28
Opening and closing
windows from outside ................. 32Panic button ................................. 33
Mechanical keys .......................... 33
Doors ................................................. 34
Central locking switch .................... 36
Automatic central locking .......... 37
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 37
Trunk ................................................. 38
Trunk lid release switch ................ 40
Trunk lid emergency release .........41
Antitheft alarm system ................... 42
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Roll bar and
head restraints, rear .................. 52
Backrest ............................................ 54
Multicontour seat ............................ 55
Heated seats ..................................... 56
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 58
Seat belts .......................................... 58
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 59BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 64
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 64
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 65
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 65
Airbags .............................................. 66
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag ..................................... 72
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 74
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 76
Inside rear view mirror .................. 77
Antiglare night position .............. 77
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 78
Instrument cluster ........................... 82
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...................... 84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 88

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Malfunction and indicator
lamps in the
center console ...........................233
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .............................233
Roll bar warning lamp ...............233
Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display ...............234
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ..................235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ........................235
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ...........236
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................237
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................237
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............238
BRAKE FLUID .............................238PARKING BRAKE ....................... 239
ENGINE FAN ............................... 239
COOLANT
(coolant level) ............................. 240
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ............... 241
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................... 242
LIGHT SENSOR .......................... 243
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .......... 243
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 244
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability
program) ..................................... 245
REMOVE KEY ............................. 245
WASHER FLUID ......................... 246
TELE AID ..................................... 247
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................250
Shelf below rear window ..............250
Stowing things in
the vehicle ..................................250
Luggage cover .................................250
Fuses ................................................252
Hood .................................................254
Checking engine oil level .............256
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................257
Coolant level ...................................257
Adding coolant ...........................258
Windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system ........................259
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........259

5 ContentsSpare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................260
Vehicle jack ..................................... 261
Wheels .............................................262
Tire replacement ........................262
Rotating wheels ..........................263
Spare wheel ....................................264
Changing wheels ...........................266
Tire inflation pressure .................. 271
Battery .............................................272
Jump starting .................................. 274
Towing the vehicle ......................... 276
Exterior lamps ................................280
Headlamp assembly ................... 281
Taillamp assemblies ..................283
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............285
Changing batteries in
the electronic main key ...........288
Synchronizing
remote control ...........................290Raising soft top manually ............ 291
Antenna .......................................... 298
Manual release for
fuel filler flap ............................ 298
Trunk lamp ..................................... 299
Replacing wiper
blade insert ............................... 299
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 302
Power washer ............................. 303
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................ 303
Engine cleaning ......................... 304
Tar stains .................................... 304
Vehicle washing ......................... 304
Ornamental moldings ............... 304
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 305Window cleaning .......................305
Plastic and rubber parts ............305
Wiper blade .................................305
Light alloy wheels ......................305
Instrument cluster .....................306
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................306
Cup holder ...................................306
Seat belts .....................................306
Headliner .....................................306
Upholstery ...................................307
Hard plastic trim items .............307
Plastic and rubber parts ............307
Wind screen ...............................307
Rubber weatherstrip .................307
Soft top .........................................308

19 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 page 325.
For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate
control, see page 120.
1Side air outlet, adjustable
2Air volume control for side air outlet
3Exterior lamp switch, see page 114
4Parking brake release, see page 204
5Parking brake pedal, see page 204
6Hood lock release, see page 254
7Combination switch, see page 117
8Cruise control switch, see page 214
9Multifunction steering wheel, see page 88
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
10Instrument cluster, see page 82
11Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12Steering lock with ignition/starter
switch, see page 19213Center air outlets, adjustable
14Air volume control for center air outlets
15Left front seat heater switch, see page 56
16Headlamp washer switch, see page 116
17Roll bar switch, see page 53
Roll bar warning lamp, see page 233
18Hazard warning f lasher switch, see page 119
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 page 56
22Automatic climate control, see page 120
Rear window defroster switch, see page 124
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2), see page 151
24Audio system, see page 127
25Storage compartment
26Ashtray with lighter, see page 154

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OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 27
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 27
Central locking system ................... 28
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control .............................. 28
Opening and closing
windows from outside ................. 32
Panic button .................................. 33
Mechanical keys ........................... 33
Doors .................................................. 34
Central locking switch .................... 36
Automatic central locking .......... 37
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 37
Trunk ................................................. 38
Trunk lid release switch ................. 40
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41
Antitheft alarm system ................... 42
Tow-away alarm ................................ 44Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Roll bar and
head restraints, rear .................. 52
Backrest ............................................ 54
Multicontour seat ............................ 55
Heated seats ..................................... 56
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 58
Seat belts .......................................... 58
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 59
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 64
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 64
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ............................... 65
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 65
Airbags .............................................. 66
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag ..................................... 72Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 74
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 76
Inside rear view mirror .................. 77
Antiglare night position .............. 77
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 78
Instrument cluster ........................... 82
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...................... 84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 88
Trip and main odometer,
vehicle speed, FSS and
engine oil level indicator ........... 92
Audio systems .................................. 93
Radio .............................................. 93
CD player ....................................... 94
Cassette player ............................. 95
Telephone .......................................... 96
Telephone book ............................ 96
Redialing ....................................... 98
Incoming call .............................. 100
Navigation system .......................... 101

37 Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Automatic central locking
The central locking switch also operates the automatic
central locking.
Wit h th e automa tic central locking system activated, t he
doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approx.
9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler f lap remains
unlocked.
To a ctiva te:
With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold
upper portion of switch (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
To dea cti vate :
With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold
lower portion of switch (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
Notes:
If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch
after activating the automatic central locking, and
neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked
even at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more.If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approx.
9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central
locking activated, the door will again be automatically
locked at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Important!
When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a
dynamometer test stand, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle
doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right
rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph
(15 km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.
Emergency unlocking in case of accident
The doors unlock automatically a short time after a
strong deceleration is detected, such as in a collision
(this is intended to aid rescue and exit).
Driv ing on rou gh road s m ay cau se t he vehicle to u nl ock.
If necessary, the vehicle can be locked again with the
central locking switch, see page 36.

46 Seats
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The slide switches are located in each door.
We recommend to adjust the power seat in the following
order:
1Seat, up/down
Press the switch (up/down direction) until
comfortable seating position with still sufficient
headroom is reached.
2Seat, fore/aft
Press the switch (fore/aft direction) until a
comfortable seating position is reached that still
allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as
possible, consistent with ability to properly operate
controls.
Note:
Do not move the front passenger seat completely
forward if objects are stored in the parcel net in the
front passenger side footwell. Items in the net may
be damaged.
3Seat cushion tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your legs are lightly supported.
4Backrest tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your arms are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
5Head restraint
During seat adjustment, the head restraint is
automatically adjusted based on seat (fore/aft)
position to support the back of the head
approxima tely at ear l evel . Plea se check th e position
of the head restraint to assure that it supports the
back of the head approximately at ear level. The
head restraint angle can also be adjusted manually.
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47 Seats
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Your vehicle is equipped with power head restraints, do
not try to raise or lower them manually.
Only minor personal adjustments, as described below,
should then be required.
For steering wheel adjustment, see page 76;
inside rear view mirror, see page 77;
exterior rear view mirrors, see page 78.Caution!
Do not remove head restraints except when mounting
seat covers. For removal see page 51. Whenever
restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them
before driving.

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Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust
the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft
placement and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head
restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See
also airbag section on page 66 for proper seat
positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort.
Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be
adjusted for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
side front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.

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Roll bar and head restraints, rear
The rear head restraints are integrated in the roll bar.
The roll bar will be automatically raised in an accident
or in a potentially dangerous driving situation. A ratchet
noise can be heard when the roll bar is automatically
raised.
The roll bar can be lowered again after an automatic
deployment by pressing the upper half of the roll bar
switch (for at least 8 seconds) until the roll bar drive
mechanism audibly engages. Then press the lower half
of the switch to lower the roll bar.
If the roll bar was raised using the switch, it will be
automatically lowered when activating the soft top
switch.
Wa r n i n g !
Raising or lowering of the roll bar could injure rear
seated occupants. Before operating the roll bar switch make sure that
the roll bar’s path is clear and no persons due to
inattention are injured by the moving roll bar. For your own safety we recommend to drive with
the roll bar raised, if
• the outside temperature is below +5°F (-15°C).
• the rear seats are occupied by passengers. Before working on the vehicle, e.g. when changing
wheels, the roll bar should be raised with the
switch, and the electronic key should be removed
from the steering lock, to prevent possible injury. In case of potential danger release the switch to
immediately interrupt the operating procedure.