wheel MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS 2000 Owner's Guide
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Should any malfunctions be stored while driving, they
will reappear in the display (2) when the electronic key
is in steering lock position 0 or removed from the
steering lock.
Specific malfunctions can be recalled by pressing
button J. Each malfunction or warning message must
be acknowledged by pressing button J. Once all
messages are cancelled, the odometer display should
reappear.
Pressing the J button in the instrument cluster
immediately switches to the next malfunction message.
The malfunction message memory will be cleared when
the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to
position 1 or 2. Should any subsequent malfunctions
occur, they will be displayed in the malfunction
message memory.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.Important!
Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated
for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail.
The malfunction and warning messages are simply a
reminder with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to
maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages. See page213.
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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Individual settings
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SET TIME HOURS”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
3“SET TIME MINUTES”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
4“12/24 HOURS” – the unit set is displayed in the
instrument cluster
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
5“TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in
the outside temperature display in the instrument
cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display
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“TEXT” – sets the language used in the
multifunction display8“STATION SEARCH USING” – radio adjustment
“FREQUENCY” – use the j or k button to
select a frequency
“MEMORY” – use the j or k button to select
a stored station (preset memory)
9See page104for instructions on returning the
setting menus to the factory settings
Selection marker – indicates the setting selected
Notes:
These settings may only be performed with the vehicle
at standstill and with the key in steering lock position 1
or 2.
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appear.
Press the j or k button until the required setting
menu (2 to 8) is displayed.
Pressing the æ or ç button sets the time in
setting menus (2, 3) and controls the selection marker
in setting menus (4 to 8).
The settings made are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear again after you have run through all the setting
menus.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Notes:
Settings can only be selected with the vehicle stationary
or moving slowly.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear if you speed up.
The setting menu previously called up will reappear
when the vehicle stops or slows down, providing no
other system has been called up in the meantime.To return setting menus (4 to 8) to their factory settings:
•Call up the individual setting preliminary
display (1).
•Press the J button in the instrument cluster for
approximately 3 seconds. Display (9) will appear.
•Press the J button once more, the message
“RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS” appears in the
display.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear if you do not press the J button within
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be
reset.
Setting the audio volume
You can only adjust the volume of the system currently
in use. The volume setting for each system (audio,
telephone, navigation and voice recognition system) is
sto red sep arately.
Setting button:
æ increases the volume.
ç reduces the volume.
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Flexible service system
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The service indicator disappears automatically after
30 seconds or if button J on the instrument cluster is
pressed.
Calling up service indicator manually:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 1.
Call up the trip odometer and main odometer, by
pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction
steering wheel until the display appears. See page90.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator
appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Important!
The FSS indicator is not an engine oil level indicator.
See page108 for engine oil level indicator.Notes:
When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more
days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any such
days not counted by the FSS can be added by your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The interval between services is determined by the type
of driving for which the vehicle is used. For example,
driving at extreme speeds, and cold starts combined
with short distance driving in which the engine does not
reach operating normal temperature, reduce the interval
between services.
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Flexible service system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Following a completed A or B service the
Mercedes-Benz Center sets the counter mileage to
10 000 miles (Canada: 15 000 km) and 365 days.
The counter can also be set by any individual. To do so:
Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press
button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel until the display appears. See page90.
Press button j or k until the FSS indicator
appears.
Press button Jon the instrument cluster for
approximately 2 seconds.The multifunction display will show the question:
“DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL? –
CONFIRM BY PRESSING R”
Press button J on the instrument cluster again, and
hold until a signal sounds. The message “SERVICE
INTERVAL HAS BEEN RESET” appears in the
multifunction display.
The new service indicator is displayed with the reset
distance of 10 000 miles (Canada 15 000 km).
If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have a
Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
However you choose to set your reference numbers, the
scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet
must be followed to properly care for your vehicle.
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Engine oil level indicator
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Engine oil level indicator
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check oil level approximately 5 minutes after stopping
the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan.Turn the electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
To call up the trip odometer and main odometer, press
button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering
wheel until the display appears. See page88.
Press button j or k on the multifunction
steering wheel repeatedly until the “MEASUREMENT
CORRECT – ONLY IF VEH. LEVEL” engine oil level
indicator appears. This indicator is only a reminder.
Measurement can be cancelled by pressing button j
or k if the vehicle is not parked on level ground. An
incorrect reading will be recorded if you do not cancel
the measurement. Move the vehicle to level ground and
measure again.
The electronic key in steering lock is not in position 2 if
the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – SWITCH ON IGNITION”
message appears.
The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – MEASURING NOW”
message is displayed after approximately 3 seconds.
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Combination switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Combination switch
1Low beam (exterior lamp switch position B)
2High beam (exterior lamp switch position B)3High beam flasher (high beam available
independent of exterior lamp switch position)
4Turn signals, right
5Turn signals, left
To signal minor directional changes, such as changing
lanes on a highway, move combination switch to the
point of resistance only and hold it there.
To operate the turn signals continuously, move the
combination switch past the point of resistance (up or
down). The switch is automatically canceled when the
steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.
Turn signal failure
If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator
system flashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate.
P54.25-2034-26
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Automatic climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel
up to open.
2Air volume control for side air outlet.
To open air outlets: Turn wheel to position i.
3Center air outlet, adjustable
4Side air outlet, adjustable
5Display and controls
The system is always at operational readiness, except
when manually switched off.
The automatic climate control only operates with the
engine running.The temperature selector should be left at the desired
temperature setting. The temperature selected is
reached as quickly as possible.
The system will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a
higher or lower temperature.
The automatic climate control removes considerable
moisture from the air during operation in the cooling
mode. It is normal for water to drip on the ground
through ducts in the underbody.
The desired interior temperature can be selected
separately for the left and right side of the passenger
compartment.
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Automatic climate control
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The function of this setting corresponds to the
automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning
compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not
possible to air condition in this setting.
Press S button to activate.
Press S button once again to return to previous
setting.
Special settings (use only for short duration)
Defogging windows
Switch off O button.
Press left and right U buttons.
Press button b repeatedly until air is directed
upward.
UTurn wheels (2) to position i to open left and right
side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets upward.Defrosting
Turn wheels (2) to position i to open left and right
side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets upward.
Press P button. Maximum heated and automatically
controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield
and side windows.
PPress P button once again to return to previous
setting.
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