center console MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS 2000 Owner's Manual

Instrument cluster display
BRAKE FLUID 217
PARKING BRAKE 218
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster 208ENGINE FAN 218
On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp
208COOLANT (coolant level) 219
Brake warning lamp 209 COOLANT (coolant temp.) 220
Supplemental restraint system STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 221
(SRS) indicator lamp 210 LIGHT SENSOR 221
Fuel reserve and fuel cap LIGHTING SYSTEM 222
placement warning 210 WASHER FLUID 223
Electronic stability program(ESP) OIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) 224
warning lamp 211 ENGINE OIL LEVEL 224
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp 211 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic
ABS malfunction indicator lamp 211 stability program) 226
Telescoping steering column –
indicator lamp 212
Seat belt warning lamp 212
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
center console 212
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 212
Roll bar warning lamp 221
Malfunction and warning messages in
the multifunction display 213
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 214
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 215
ABS-SYSTEM 216
BRAKE ASSIST 216
BRAKE LINING WEAR 217
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Malfunction and indicator lamps
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Telescoping steering column – indicator lamp
The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
comes on with the electronic key in steering
lock position 2 and should go out with the
engine running.
If the indicator lamp does not go out after starting the
engine, the adjustable steering column is not properly
locked.
For locking the adjustable telescoping steering column,
see page
73.
Seat belt warning lamp
With the electronic key in steering lock
position 2, the seat belt warning lamp comes
on and a warning sounds for approx.
6 seconds if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center
console
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
The 7 indicator lamp will light up for approx.
6 seconds when you turn the electronic key in steering
lock to position 1 or 2.
The 7 indicator lamp stays lit as long as a
BabySmart
TM compatible child seat is properly installed
on the front passenger seat. It indicates that the front
passenger airbag is switched off.
See page62for BabySmart
TM deac tiva tio n system.
BabySmart
TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
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IndexAABS (Antilock brake system)………………………….198ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................. 216
Adjusting headlamp aim ........................................... .261Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................73Air conditioner refrigerant........................................ 285Airbag OFF indicator lamp ..........................................212Airbags ........................................................................64Antilock brake system (ABS) ...................................... 198
Malfunction indicator lamp ....................................211
Antitheft alarm system..................................................41Aquaplaning .............................................................. .188Ashtray
Center console, front ..............................................150Rear seats ..............................................................151
Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................125Button and soft key operation ................................126Cassette mode.........................................................131CD changer ............................................................135
CD mode................................................................ 134Operating and display elements ............................. 124Operating safety .................................................... 123Operation .............................................................. 127Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 123Radio mode ........................................................... 129Telephone operation .............................................. 138
Audio systems ............................................................. 89
Cassette player ........................................................ 91CD player................................................................. 90Radio ....................................................................... 89
Automatic climate control............................................ 116
Air distribution ..................................................... .120Air recirculation .................................................... .121Air volume ............................................................ .120Basic setting.......................................................... 118Defogging windows ................................................ 119Defrosting............................................................... 119Display and controls ............................................... 118Dust filter .............................................................. .122Economy................................................................. 119Rear window defroster ........................................... .120Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ................ .121Special settings....................................................... 119
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Automatic transmission ........................................... 175
Emergency Operation .......................................... 183Fluid level ............................................................. 236Program mode selector switch ............................. 182Selector lever position ......................................... 178Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ........................................ 255
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction and
warning messages ............................................... 217
Brake pad wear ........................................................ 217Brake warning lamp .................................................. 209C
BBabySmart airbag deactivation system ......................62
Self-test ...................................................................62
Backrest .......................................................................51BAS (Brake assist system)......................................... 196Battery....................................................................... 249
Battery recycling ................................................. 250
BATTERY CHARGE - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................215
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................216
Brake assist system (BAS) ..........................................196
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................211
Brake fluid ................................................................285
Capacity................................................................284
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................217
Cargo area ................................................................. 152
Loading instructions ........................................... 153
Cargo tie-down rings................................................. 155Catalytic converter ................................................... 164Cellular telephone ................................................... 156Center console ............................................................ 20Central locking switch ................................................ 35Central locking system .............................................. 27
Choosing global or selective mode ........................ 29Electronic main key........................ ....................... 24Electronic reserve key ............................................ 25Locking and unlocking .......................................... 29Mechanical keys ..................................................... 32Remote control ....................................................... 27
Changing wheels ..................................................... 242Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............. 208Check regularly and before a long trip .................... 205
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Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator.................................. 108Via oil dipstick ....................................................... 234
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 272COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio........... 162Combination switch ....................................................113Consumer information ............................................... 289Control and operation of radio transmitters ............... 162COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction and
warning messages ..................................................219
COOLANT (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 220
Coolant level
Adding...................................................................237Checking ............................................................... 236
Coolant temperature gauge.......................................... 82Coolants ....................................................................287
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity..........................287
Cruise control ............................................................193Cup holder
Center console, front..............................................149Rear bench armrest................................................149
DDeep water
Driving instructions ............................................... 191
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 214
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 214
Display illumination ..................................................... 81Doors............................................................................33Drinking and driving.................................................. 185Drive sensibly - save fuel ............................................ 184Driving instructions ................................................... 184
Brakes.................................................................... 185Pedals .................................................................... 185
Driving off.................................................................. 186EELEC. STABIL PROGR. -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 226
Electronic main key ......................................................24
Changing batteries ................................................ 264Synchronizing remote control ................................ 266
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RRear seats
Split folding backrest............................................. 152
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ................................................................. 75Inside ..................................................................... 74
Rear window sunshade .............................................. 146Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 268Reserve key .................................................................25Roof rack ..........................................................................270SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag .............................. 69
Seat belts .................................................................... 55
Fastening ................................................................ 57Unfastening ........................................................... 59Warning lamp......................................................... 212
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ................... 55Service indicator
See flexible service system (FSS) ...........................105
Setting the audio volume........................................... 104Shelf below rear window ............................................ 228Sliding/pop-up roof .................................................... 143
Emergency operation ............................................ 267opening and closing................................................. 30Synchronizing ...................................................... 144
Snow chains ............................................................... 190Spare parts service ..................................................... 278Spare wheel ....................................................... 229, 241SRS indicator lamp ..................................................... 210Starting and turning off the engine ............................. 174STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. -
malfunction and warning messages ....................... 221
Steering lock .............................................................. 172Storage compartment
Trunk floor ............................................................ 229
Storage compartments
Center console ....................................................... 148Glove box ............................................................... 148
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 228Sun visors ................................................................. 146Supplemental restraint system (SRS)............................63Synchronizing remote control..................................... 266
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