headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS 2003 Owner's Manual

294 Cleaning and care of the vehicle
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Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment make sure to
protect electrical components and connectors from the
intrusion of water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax
should be applied to the engine compartment after
every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The
poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any
wax.
Ve h i c l e w a s h i n g
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of
water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the
ventilation intake. Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a
chamois. Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the
finish.In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt
as soon as possible.
When washing the underbody, do not forget to clean the
inner sides of the wheels.
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-
plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz
approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water.
To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use
only a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth or
sponge.
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305 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter CLK 430
CLK 55 AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission 9.6 US qt (9.1 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)
Windshield/headlamp
washer systemapprox. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) MB Windshield washer concentrate “S”
1
Cooling system approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l) MB Anticorrosion/antifreeze1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
Windshield/headlamp washer system on page 256.
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 216
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 229
ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 235
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................280
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 79
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 307
Air distribution .............................................................. 126
Air volume ...................................................................... 126
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 65
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ........................................... 231
Airbags .............................................................................. 68
Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 44
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ....................210, 255, 305, 309
Antiglare night position ................................................. 80
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 216
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 229
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 43
Aquaplaning ...................................................................207Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 157
Rear seats ................................................................... 158
Audio system
Anti-theft system ....................................................... 131
Button and soft key operation ................................. 132
Cassette mode ............................................................ 137
CD changer ................................................................. 141
CD mode ..................................................................... 140
Operating and display elements ............................. 130
Operating safety ........................................................129
Operation .................................................................... 133
Operation — audio and telephone ........................... 129
Radio mode ................................................................ 135
Telephone operation ................................................. 144
Audio systems ................................................................... 95
Cassette player ............................................................ 97
CD player ......................................................................96
Radio .............................................................................95
Automatic central locking .............................................. 36
Automatic climate control ............................................ 122
Air distribution .......................................................... 126
Air recirculation ........................................................127
Air volume ..................................................................126
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317 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Engine oil level indicator ...............................................114
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ....................115
Engine oils ...................................................................... 307
Capacities ...................................................................305
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 160
ESP (Electronic stability program) ............ 209, 218, 273
Control switch ...........................................................220
Malfunction and warning message ........................ 243
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 219
Warning lamp ............................................................229
Express opening and closing
See Power windows .................................................. 148
Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message ..............................................240
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................116
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 275
Adjusting headlamp aim .......................................... 280
Fog lamps ....................................................................116
Headlamps ...................... 116, 240, 241, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam .......................................... 119, 277
Parking lamps ................................................... 116, 277Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 275
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 279
Standing lamps ..................................................116, 277
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 248
Flat tire
See Changing wheels .............................................. 262
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................111
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 309
Premium unleaded gasoline ..................222, 306, 308
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 228
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 287
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 308
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 228
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 305
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 249
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GGarage door opener ....................................................... 166
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 309
Fuel requirements ....................................................308
Premium unleaded ................................................... 308
General notes on the central locking system .............. 26
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 29
Glove box ......................................................................... 154HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 121
Head restraints
Front ............................................................................. 51
Rear ............................................................................... 52
Removal ........................................................................ 51
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................118
Headlights ........................................................................116
Heated seats ..................................................................... 56
High beams
See Combination switch ...........................................119
Hood ................................................................................. 251
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 299
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 153
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................86
Individual settings ......................................................... 108
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 76
Installation ................................................................... 78
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 185
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 84
Activating .....................................................................87
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 86
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 87
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 153
Interior lighting .............................................................. 151JJump starting ................................................................. 270
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KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 283
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 275
Fog lamps ....................................................................116
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................280
Headlamps ...................... 116, 240, 241, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam .......................................... 119, 277
Parking lamp ..................................................... 116, 277
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 275
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 279
Standing lamp ................................................... 116, 277
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 116, 278
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 119, 277
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 300
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Lighter ............................................................................. 159
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 240
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 201
Loading instructions ..................................................... 162Locking and unlocking .................................................... 29
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 238
MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 226
Malfunction and warning messages .......................... 232
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 235
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 234
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 235
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 236
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 236
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 238
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ......................................... 239
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ........................................... 233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ................................................. 233
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................ 243
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 237
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 242
LIGHT SENSOR .......................................................... 241
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 240
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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...... 86
Warning message memory ........................................... 106
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 298
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................244
Washing the vehicle ......................................................294
What you should know at the gas station .................. 222
Wheels .............................................................................259
Light alloy wheels .....................................................295
Rims and tires ...........................................................302
Wheels, changing .....................................................262
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windows
See Power windows .................................................. 147
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ...................................................................... 256
Winter driving ................................................................ 210
Winter driving instructions .........................................209
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ........................................................ 287
Wiper operation
See Combination switch .......................................... 120
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