ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS 2001 Repair Manual

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A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon
build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels without such
additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the
intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
•warm-up hesitation,
•unstable idle,
•knocking/pinging,
•misfire,
•power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel.
They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel
quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
•corrosion protection,
•freeze protection,
•boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a
coolant providing freeze protection to approximately
-22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the
boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling
system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide
the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the
boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every
3years.
To provide the important corrosion protection, the
solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze
(equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22°F [-30°C]). If
you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/
antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49°F [-45°C]),
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Temp era tur e
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger vehicle tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades “B” and “A” represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Wa r n i n g !
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat build up
and possible tire failure.
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DDaytime running lamps .................................................115
Deep water
Driving instructions .................................................208
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................232
Display illumination ........................................................ 85
Doors .................................................................................. 34
Drinking and driving .................................................... 201
Drive sensibly - save fuel .............................................. 201
Driving instructions ...................................................... 201
Driving off .......................................................................203EELEC. STABIL. PROGR. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................242
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 281
Synchronizing remote control ................................283Electronic stability program (ESP)
Control switch ........................................................... 219
Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 242
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 218
Warning lamp ........................................................... 229
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................178
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................65
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................37
Emission control ............................................................177
Emission control label .................................................. 298
Engine compartment .................................................... 249
ENGINE FAN - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 236
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 226
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 303
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 113
Engine oil level
Checking .............................................................112, 251
Warning ......................................................................241
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and warning messages ............................................ 241
Engine oil level indicator ...............................................112
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ....................113
Engine oils ......................................................................303
Capacities ...................................................................302
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 159
ESP (Electronic stability program) .... 206, 208, 217, 271
Control switch ........................................................... 219
Malfunction and warning messages ......................242
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 218
Warning lamp ............................................................229
Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message ..............................................239
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................114
Exterior lamps ................................................................273
Adjusting headlamp aim ..........................................278
Fog lamps ....................................................................114
Headlamps ..................... 114, 239, 240, 274, 278, 292
Low and high beam .......................................... 117, 275Parking lamps ................................................... 114, 275
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 273
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 277
Standing lamps ................................................. 114, 275
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 276
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 275
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 246
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 109
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 305
Premium unleaded gasoline ...................217, 302, 304
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 228
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 285
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 304
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 228
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 302
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 247
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