battery MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS 2003 Owner's Guide

270 Jump starting
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Jump startingImportant!
A discharged battery can freeze at approx. +14
°F
(–10
°C). In that case, it must be thawed out before
jumper cables are used. Attempting to jump start a
frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing
personal injury.
Jumper cable specifications:
•Minimum cable cross-section of 25 mm
2 or approx.
2AWG
•Maximum length of 11.5 ft. (3.5 m).
If the battery is discharged, the engine should be started
with jumper cables and the (12 V) battery of another
vehicle.
Only use 12 V battery to jump start your vehicle. Jump
starting with more powerful battery could damage the
vehicle’s electrical systems, which will not be covered
by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The battery is located in the trunk under the trunk floor.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump
starting, you might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables, smoking etc..Read all instructions before proceeding.
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271 Jump starting
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning flashers or work lights.
•Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P”.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the
positive (+) under hood terminal of the discharged
battery and the other end to the positive (+) terminal
of the charged battery. Make sure the cable clamps
do not touch any other metal parts.
4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the
grounded negative (–) terminal of the charged
battery and the final connection to the negative (–)
terminal (2) of the discharged battery.Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery
and run at high idle. Make sure the cables are not
on or near pulleys, fans, or other parts that move
when the engine is started. Allow the discharged
battery to charge for a few minutes. Start engine of
the disabled vehicle in the usual manner.
6. After the engine has started, remove jumper cables
by exactly reversing the above installation
sequence, starting with the last connection made
first. When removing each clamp, make sure that it
does not touch any other metal while the other end
is still attached.
Notes:
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic
converter.
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283 Electronic key
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Changing batteries in the electronic key
1Transmit buttons
2Lamp for battery check and function control
Checking batteries
If one of the transmit buttons (1) is pressed, the battery
check lamp (2) lights up briefly – indicating that the
batteries are in order.
Change batteries if the battery check lamp (2) does not
light up briefly.Changing batteries
Move locking tab (3) in direction of right arrow and
remove mechanical key (4, left arrow).
P80.20-2201-26
1
2
P80.35-2029-26
4
3
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Insert mechanical key (4) in side opening (5) to open
latch. Press briefly (do not use mechanical key as lever)
to release battery compartment.
Remove mechanical key from side opening.
Carefully remove battery compartment in direction of
arrow (6).Change batteries (7), inserting new ones under contact
spring (8) with plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into housing until locked
in place and slide mechanical key back into electronic
key.
P80.35-2025-26
5
4
6
P80.35-2027-26
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285 Electronic key
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in steering lock.
The remote control should once again be operational.
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314 Index
Technical
data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Basic setting .............................................................. 124
Defogging windows .................................................. 125
Defrosting ................................................................... 125
Display and controls ................................................. 124
Dust filter ................................................................... 128
Economy ..................................................................... 125
Rear window defroster ............................................. 126
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 127
Special settings ......................................................... 125
Automatic transmission ............................................... 193
Emergency Operation .............................................. 201
Fluid level ...................................................................254
Program mode selector switch ............................... 200
Selector lever position .............................................. 196
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 274
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 65
Self-test ......................................................................... 66
Backrest, front seat .......................................................... 54
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 214
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 229Battery ............................................................................ 268
Battery recycling ...................................................... 269
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 234
Block heater .................................................................... 211
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 235
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 214
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 229
Brake fluid .................................................... 204, 227, 307
Capacity ..................................................................... 305
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 236
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 236
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 236
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 227
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 227
Brakes .................................................... 202, 204, 214, 219
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 275
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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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321 Index
Technical
data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Power windows ............................................................... 147
Express opening ....................................................... 148
Opening and closing .................................................. 31
Synchronizing ........................................................... 148
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio
See Audio ................................................................... 135
Radio transmitters ..........................................................176
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 120
Rear seats
Split folding backrest ............................................... 160
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 81
Inside ............................................................................ 80
Rear window defroster .................................................. 126
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 152
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 283
REMOVE KEY - malfunction and warning messages 243
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 275
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................287Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 127
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 184
Roof rack ......................................................................... 289
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 74
Seat belts ...........................................................................58
Fastening ......................................................................60
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................59
Unfastening .................................................................. 62
Warning lamp ........................................................... 230
Seat belts and integrated restraint system (SRS) .......58
Seats
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 45
Heated ...........................................................................56
Memory ........................................................................ 48
Multicontour ................................................................55
Power seat ....................................................................45
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