service MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2004 Manual PDF

327
Practical advice
Tr ou bleshooting Parktronic*
Problem Possible cause
/consequ ence Suggested sol
utions Only the red segments in the Parktronic
warning dis
plays are lit.
You also hear a warning tone that lasts for
approximate lythree seconds.
Parktronic switches off after approximate-
ly 30 seconds and the indicator lamp in
the Parktronic button lights up. Parktronic has malfunctioned and has
switched itself off. 6
Have the Parktronic checked as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Only the red segments in the Parktronic
warning dis
plays are lit.
Parktronic switches off after 20 seconds. The Parktronic sensors are dirty or there is
in
terference. 6
Clean the Parktronic sensors
(=
page 269).
6 Switch on the ignition again. There may be interference from an exter-
nal source of radio or ultrasonic waves. 6
Check the Parktronic functions at an-
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328 Practical advice
Trouble
shoo ting Headlamps
Problem Po
ssible caus e/consequ ence Su
ggested solutions The headlamps are misted up on the in-
side. Air humidity is ver
yhigh. 6
Drive with the lights sw itched on.
The misting-up disappears after a sho rt
dista nce. The headlamp housing is not airtight, al-
lowing moisture to enter. 6
Have the headlamp checked at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
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331
Practical advice
Tr ou bleshooting Problem Possible caus
e/consequence Suggested solutions
The soft top will not close. The ignition
isnot switched on. 6
Turn the key to position 2in th eigni-
tion lock. The parking brake has not been applied. 6
Apply the parking brake. The boot lid is open. 6
Close the boot lid ( =page 86). The roll-over bars have been deployed. 6
Retract the roll-over bars manually
(=
page 344). The soft top mechanism or controls are
faulty. 6
Close the soft top using the emergen-
cy operation procedure if necessary
( =
page 347).
6 Visit a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 209en_d2.boo Seite
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334 Practical advice
Trouble
shoo ting Key and remote control
Problem Possible caus
e/consequ ence Su
ggested solutions You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle us-
ing the remote control. The remote control batteries are dis-
charged or almost discharged. 6
Point the tip of the remote control at the
driver's door from close range and try
aga in.
If this does not work:
6 Lock or unlock the vehicle using the
emergency key element ( =page 341).
6 Check the remote control batteries
(
= page 80) and change them if neces-
sary ( =pa ge 354). The remote control is faulty. 6
Lock or unlock the vehicle using the
emergency key element ( =page 341).
6 Have the remote control checked at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 209en_d2.boo Seite
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336 Practical advice
Trouble
shoo ting Problem Po
ssible caus e/consequ ence Su
ggested solutions The key cannot be turned
inthe ignition
lock. The
on-board voltage is too low. 6
Switch off consum ers that are not re-
quired, e.g. seat heating or interior light-
in g, an d try toturn the key again.
If this does not work:
6 Check the star ter battery and charge it
if necessary.
or
6 The vehicle may be jump-started
( = page 379).
or 6 Consult a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. 209en_d2.boo Seite
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340 Practical advice
Trouble
shoo ting Leaving the vehicle parked up
Problem Possibl
ecaus e/consequ ence Su
ggested solutions You wish to
leave the vehicle parked up
for a long period of time (longer than
six weeks). 6
Consult a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
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346 Practical advice
Openin
g/clo sing in an emergency
6 Take the Allen key from the Owner's
Manual wallet. 1
Dec orative seam
2 Allen key
3 To push the key downwards
4 To push the head rest raint downwards
6 Insert the long shaft of Allen key 2
into the recess whi chison the left-
hand side (seen in the direction of trav-
el) of the respective head restraint us-
ing decorative seam 1asa gu ide. 6
Firstly, press Allen key downw ards 3
firmly and hold itin this position.
6 Then push the head restraint down-
wards until it engages 4.
6 Remove the key again and release the
head restr aint.
6 Repeat the procedure for the other
head rest raint. G
Risk of inju ry You must only retract the roll-over bars
man-
ually when the soft top is open. Ot herwi se,
the function ofthe roll -over bars may be im-
paired and they will not be abl eto protect
you optimally.
To retract the roll-over bars when the soft
top is closed, visit a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. P 77.00-2188-31209en
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347
Practical advice
Opening /closing in an emergency
Check the following points if the soft top
does not close automatically:
! Is the boot separator engaged
(= page 188)?
! Is the skibag cover closed
(=
page 189)?
! Have the roll-over bars been deployed?
! Is the boot lid closed?
! Is the on-board voltage sufficient?
Start the engine if necessary.
If the automatic function still does not
work, you may close the soft top manually.
You will require somebody to assist you in
carrying out this work. i Soft top emergency operation isa complex,
technically demanding procedure req uiring a
great deal of strength. Only close the soft top
manually under extreme circumstances. In this
sit uation, it is better to consult a qualified spe-
cia list workshop, e.g. a Mercede s-Be nz Service
Centre. 6
Apply the parking brake.
6 Open the side windo ws.
6 Lower the head restraints ( =page 94).
i The roll-over bars may have been deployed
if the head restraints cannot be lowered. For in-
for ma tion abo utlowering the roll-over bars man-
ually ( =
page 344).
6 Remove the key from the ignition lock.
6 Open the boot. 6
Take the two straps from the vehicle
toolkit. For more information about the
vehicle tool kit ( =pa ge 276).
6 Take the Allen key from the Owner's
Manual wallet.
6 Remove the trim inthe boot on the left-
hand side.
1 Locking mechanism
6 Pull locking mechanism 1out to the
stop and turn itapproximately a quar-
te r of a turn. Operating the
softtop in an
emerge ncy (Cabriolet) G
Risk of injury !
Remove your wrist watch and any items
ofjewellery, such as rings orbracelets.
You could otherwise get caug ht, inju re
yourself and damage the vehicle.
! Only touch those places expressly indi-
cate dwhenoperati ngthe soft top in an
em ergency. Otherwise, you could injure
yours elf. P 77.00-2222-31
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354 Practical advice
Changing the key batteries
If the remote control or KEYLESS GO key*
batteries are discharged, you will only be
able lock and unlock the vehicle manually
with the emergency key element
( = pa ge 341).
If the auxiliary heating* remote control
batteries are discharged, you will only be
able to switch the auxiliary heating on and
off with the sw itch inside the vehicle
( = pa ge 176).
It is advisable to have the batteries re-
placed at a qua lified speci alist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Servi ceCentre. i
Onlyever replace batteries in pairs.
Suitable batteries can be ob tained at a qualified
sp ecialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercede s-Be nz
Service Centre.
They will also cha nge batteries for youand take
back old ba tteries. In manyEU cou ntries and
some other countri es, retail outlets are obliged
to take bac kold batteries. You need two
3VCR 2025 cell batteries.
1 Emergency key element
2 Battery tray with release cat ch
6 Pull out emergency key element 1
(= page 341).
6 Press the grey release catch in the
opening in the direction of the arrow
using the emergency key element.
The battery compartment is unlocked.
6 Pull battery tray 2out of the remote
control in the direction of the arrow. Changing the key batteries
G
Risk of poisoning Batteries cont
ain poisonous and caustic
substances. Yoush ould therefore keep bat-
teries out of the reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor
immediatel y. H
Environmental note Do not dispose of bat
teries with the house-
hold rubbish. Batteries contain highly toxic
substances.
Take discharged batteries to a qualified
sp ec ialist works hop, e.g. a Mercedes -Benz
Service Centre, or a special collection point
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358 Practical advice
Changing bulbs Be
fore changing a bulb
! Only fit 12V bulbs of the same type as
before and of the correct wattage.
! Switch off the lights before changing a
bulbto avoid a short-cir cuit. !
Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free
cloth.
! Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
! If the new bulb sti lldoes not light up,
visit a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Merce des-Benz Service Centre.
! Have theLEDs and bulbs spec ifiedbe-
low replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Serv-
ice Centre. These are the:
! additional turn sign als in the exteri-
or mirrors
! third brake lamp
! front fog lamp bulbs
! xenon bulbs*
i Have the headlamp setting checked
regularly. G
Risk of inju ry Bulbs and lamps can be
come very hot. You
should therefore allow them to cool down
before you cha nge them.
Kee p bulbs out ofthe reach of children.
Never use abulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
H7 bulbs are pressurised and may explode
when they ar echanged. You should there-
fore wear eye protection and gloves when
you are changin gthem. G
Risk of injury Xe
non bulbs carry ahigh voltage. Do not re-
move the cover of the xenon bulb. Do not
change the xenon bulbs yourself. You should
hav e them chan gedat a qualified speci alist
workshop whic hhas th e necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work requ ired. Mercedes-Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Cen-
tre for this purpose. In parti cular, work rele-
va nt to safety or onsafety-relate dsystems
must be carried out at a quali fied specialist
wor kshop. 209en_d2.boo Seite
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