steering MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 2001 A208 Owner's Manual

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Center console .............................. 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 27
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 27
Central locking system ................... 28
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 28
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 32Panic button ................................. 33
Mechanical keys .......................... 33
Doors ................................................. 34
Central locking switch .................... 36
Automatic central locking .......... 37
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident .......................... 37
Trunk ................................................. 38
Trunk lid release switch ................ 40
Trunk lid emergency release .........41
Antitheft alarm system ................... 42
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Head restraints, rear ................... 52
Backrest ............................................ 53
Multicontour seat ............................ 54
Heated seats ..................................... 55
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 58BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 64
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special child
seat installed ................................. 64
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 65
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 65
Airbags .............................................. 66
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag ..................................... 72
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 74
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 77
Inside rear view mirror .................. 78
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 79
Instrument cluster ........................... 82
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...................... 84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 88

3 Contents
DrivingControl and operation of
radio transmitters ..................... 174
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 175
Maintenance ................................... 175
Catalytic converter ........................ 176
Emission control ............................ 177
Tele Aid ........................................... 178
Steering lock ................................... 188
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 190
Automatic transmission ............... 191
Parking brake .................................200
Driving instructions ......................201
Drive sensibly – save fuel .........201
Drinking and driving ................. 201
Pedals ........................................... 201
Power assistance ........................202Brakes .......................................... 202
Driving off ................................... 203
Parking ........................................ 203
Tires ............................................. 204
Snow chains ............................... 206
Winter driving instructions ..... 207
Winter driving ............................ 208
Deep water .................................. 208
Passenger compartment ........... 209
Traveling abroad ........................ 209
Cruise control .................................210
Brake assist system
(BAS) ...........................................213
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ...........................................215
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ............................................217
What you should know
at the gas station ...................... 221
Check regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 223
Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and
indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................226
On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................226
Brake warning lamp ..................227
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................228
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning ....................228
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............229
BAS/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp .............................229
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................229
Telescoping steering column –
indicator lamp .............................230
Seat belt warning lamp .............230

5 ContentsSpare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ................255
Vehicle jack .....................................256
Wheels .............................................257
Tire replacement ........................257
Rotating wheels ..........................258
Spare wheel ....................................259
Changing wheels ...........................260
Tire inflation pressure ..................265
Battery .............................................266
Jump starting ..................................268
Towing the vehicle .........................270
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ...................272
Exterior lamps ................................273
Headlamp assembly ................... 274
Taillamp assemblies .................. 276Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 281
Synchronizing
remote control ............................ 283
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof .................. 284
Manual release for
fuel filler flap ............................ 285
Replacing wiper
blade insert ............................... 285
Trunk lamp ..................................... 287
Roof rack ......................................... 287
Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle ............................. 290
Power washer ............................. 291
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................ 291Tar stains ..................................... 291
Engine cleaning ..........................292
Vehicle washing .........................292
Ornamental moldings ................292
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................292
Window cleaning .......................293
Wiper blade .................................293
Light alloy wheels ......................293
Instrument cluster .....................293
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................293
Cup holder ...................................294
Seat belts .....................................294
Hard plastic trim items .............294
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .....................294
Upholstery ...................................294
Plastic and rubber parts ............294

19 Instruments and controls
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index For more detailed descriptions see Index on page 309.
For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate
control, see page 120.
1Side air outlet, adjustable
2Air volume control for side air outlet
3Exterior lamp switch, see page 114
4Parking brake release, see page 200
5Parking brake pedal, see page 200
6Hood lock release, see page 249
7Combination switch, see page 117
8Cruise control switch, see page 210
9Multifunction steering wheel, see page 88
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
10Instrument cluster, see page 82
11Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12Steering lock with ignition/starter switch,
see page 18813Center air outlets, adjustable
14Air volume control for center air outlets
15Left front seat heater switch, see page 55
16Headlamp washer switch, see page 116
17Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page 52
18Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 119
19Central locking switch, see page 36
20Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 44
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system,
see page 42
21Right front seat heater switch, see page 55
22Automatic climate control, see page 120
Rear window defroster switch, see page 124
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2), see page 153
24Audio system, see page 127
25Storage compartment
26Ashtray with lighter, see page 156

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OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 27
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 27
Central locking system ................... 28
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 28
Opening and closing windows
and sliding/pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 32
Panic button .................................. 33
Mechanical keys ........................... 33
Doors .................................................. 34
Central locking switch .................... 36
Automatic central locking .......... 37
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ........................... 37
Trunk ................................................. 38
Trunk lid release switch ................. 40
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41
Antitheft alarm system ................... 42Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Head restraints, rear ................... 52
Backrest ............................................ 53
Multicontour seat ............................ 54
Heated seats ..................................... 55
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 57
Seat belts .......................................... 57
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 58
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 64
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special child
seat installed ................................ 64
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ............................... 65
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 65Airbags .............................................. 66
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor
and airbag ..................................... 72
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 74
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 77
Inside rear view mirror .................. 78
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 79
Instrument cluster ........................... 82
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...................... 84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 88
Trip and main odometer, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine oil level
indicator ....................................... 92
Audio systems .................................. 93
Radio .............................................. 93
CD player ....................................... 94
Cassette player ............................. 95

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Ve h i c l e k ey s
Included with your vehicle are:
•2 electronic main keys with integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote controls plus
removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of
the two electronic main keys are a different color to
help distinguish it.
•1 electronic reserve key without remote control
functions, plus removable mechanical key.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.

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Electronic reserve key
The electronic reserve key is without remote control
functions, but with removable mechanical key.The electronic reserve key (1) works only in the steering
lock. There are no batteries inside the electronic reserve
ke y.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.
To use the mechanical key (2), remove it from its
electronic reserve key (1).
Note:
We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve
key plus mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe
place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never
leave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle.
Obtaining replacement keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking
system requiring a special key manufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Important!
Removing the electronic key from the steering lock
activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be
started.
Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock
deactivates the start lock-out.
Note:
In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is
in order), the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-
MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).General notes on the central locking system
If the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:
•Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door
handle. Check the batteries of the electronic main
key, see page 281, or synchronize the remote
control, see page 283.
•Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door.
To start the engine, insert the electronic main key in
the steering lock. There could be a slight delay until
the electronic main key can be turned in the
steering lock.
Important!
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic main key.

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Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared remote control
The electronic main key has an integrated radio
frequency and infrared remote control.
Due to the extended operational range of the remote
control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or
unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If
one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check
lamp lights up briefly – indicating that the batteries are
in order. See page 281 for checking batteries.
The vehicle doors, trunk and fuel filler flap can be
centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.
Opening and closing the windows and sliding / pop-up
roof remotely can only be done with the infrared portion
of the remote control. Aim transmitter eye at a
receiver (6 or 7), press and hold transmit button Œ
or ‹.
If the electronic key is inserted in steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked, and the trunk lid
cannot be opened with the remote control.1Transmit button
‹ Locking
ΠUnlocking
Š Opening trunk (if not separately locked)
2Lamp for battery check (see page 281 for changing
batteries if it does not light up briefly)
3PANIC button
4Transmitter eye
5Locking tab for mechanical key
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Locking and unlocking with remote control
Unlocking:
Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink
once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.
The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of
unlocking modes (see below):
Selective unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Œ once to unlock driver’s door
and fuel filler flap.
Press transmit button Πtwice to unlock both doors,
fuel filler flap, and trunk.
Global unlocking mode –
Press transmit button Πonce to unlock both doors,
fuel filler flap, and trunk.
Notes:
If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will
remain locked, see page 38.The presently active unlocking mode (selective or
global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle
with the remote control (see below for changing mode).
If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote
control, neither door nor trunk is opened, the electronic
key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central
locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will
automatically lock.
Locking:
Press transmit button ‹ once. All turn signal lamps
blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked.
If they do not blink three times, a door or trunk is not
properly closed.
Note:
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing
the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change
the batteries in the electronic main key (if ok, battery
check lamp in electronic main key will light briefly
when pressing transmit button) or to synchronize the
remote control, see pages 281 and 283.