technical data MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 CABRIOLET 2002 A208 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2002, Model line: CLK320 CABRIOLET, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 CABRIOLET 2002 A208Pages: 346
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Accepting incoming call in telephone mode
With an incoming call, the ringing tone will be heard 
and the message “CALL” appears in the display. Press 
the SND key to answer the call.
Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode
If the telephone is activated in the background 
(te lep hone  s ym bol in  t he d isp lay),  t hen  a s witch i s mad e 
automatically to telephone when an incoming call is 
received. The audio source is muted, the ringing tone is 
heard and the message “CALL” appears. After the call 
has been terminated, the previously selected audio 
source is resumed.
Terminating call
A current call can be terminated by pressing the END 
key.Component malfunctions
The radio, CD changer
1, and Mercedes-Benz integrated 
cellular telephone
1 are part of a fiberoptic networked 
system. Failure of one of the components can lead to 
malfunctions of the other components. Please contact 
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 
1-800-FOR-MERCedes for more information in the event 
of a malfunction.
1Optional equipment
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Power windows
Power window switches are located on center console.
1left, front
2left, rear
3right, front
4right, rearTurn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Press switch in to resistance point:
kto open
jto close
Release switch when window is in desired position.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no 
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing 
procedure.In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will 
not operate if a window is being closed by pressing 
the switch to its resistance point and holding it 
there, or when using the remote control.The c los in g proc ed ure c an  b e im m edi ately reversed  
by either pressing the switch k or pressing 
button Œ on the remote control, and holding it.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the 
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the 
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. 
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause 
serious personal injury.
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147 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Express opening and closing of door windows
Press switch k or j past resistance point and 
release — window opens or closes completely. 
To interrupt procedure, briefly press k or j.
If the upward movement of the window is blocked 
during the closing procedure, the window will stop 
during the last few inches before closure and open 
slightly. 
When pressing and holding the switch j to close the 
window, and upward movement of the window is 
blocked during the last few inches before closure, it will 
stop but not
 open slightly.Notes:
The power windows can also be opened and closed with 
the infrared remote control while locking the vehicle 
doors or trunk, see page 31.
If the express closing function of the door windows is 
interrupted, press and hold the switch j to close the 
window completely. 
The automatic full closing procedure of the window 
should now be reactivated.
The rear windows can only be opened using the express 
feature.
Synchronizing power windows
If the power supply was interrupted (battery 
disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or 
closed (only door windows) by the Express feature.
To r esy nchron ize  t he ex pr ess  fe atur e, pr es s j si de of 
power window switch until the window is completely 
closed and hold for additional 2 seconds. Repeat 
procedure for each window.
The automatic full opening and closing (only door 
windows) procedure of the windows should now be 
restored.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
electronic key from the steering lock and lock the 
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the 
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. 
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause 
serious personal injury.
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Power windows – operated with soft top switch
Soft top switch is located on center console.
In addition to the power window switches, the windows 
can also be opened or closed with the soft top switch. The soft top handle must be in the locked position to 
operate the power windows. 
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2. 
To   o p e n :  
Lift soft top switch quickly twice and hold. 
To   c l o s e :  
Press soft top switch quickly twice and hold. 
Release switch when windows are in desired position.
Wa r n i n g !  
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no 
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing 
procedure. 
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the 
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the 
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. 
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause 
serious personal injury. 
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior lighting 1Automatic interior lighting
Press once and the automatic interior lighting is 
activated.
Interior lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade) 
delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or 
when opening or closing a door. However, there will 
be no (soft fade) delay when the electronic key is in 
steering lock position 2.
Press again and interior lamps remain switched off, 
even when centrally unlocking or opening a door.
2Press to switch interior and reading lamps on or off.
3Press to switch reading lamp on or off.
4Press to switch reading lamp on or off.
Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors
The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact 
switches.
Note:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged, 
with doors open all interior lamps go out after 
approximately 5 minutes.
P68.00-2297-26
3
4
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Sun visors
Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage 
visor from inner mounting, pivot it to the side, and slide 
it to the desired position.Illuminated vanity mirrors
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting, the lamp 
is switched on by opening the cover.
The lamp goes out automatically after approximately 
5minutes.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
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Storage compartments, armrest and cup holderGlove box
1Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position 
and remove.
2Locking: Turn mechanical key to the right and 
remove.
3Opening: Pull on handle.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the 
mechanical key. See page 25 for instructions on how to 
remove the mechanical key from the electronic key (e.g. 
for valet parking service).
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or 
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing 
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if 
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than 
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf 
below the rear window.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to 
prevent stored objects from being thrown about 
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident 
and sudden maneuvers.
P68.00-2067-26
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1
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Storage compartments in center consoleTo open compartment in armrest: 
Press button (4) and lift lid.
To open compartment under armrest: 
Press button (5) and lift lid.
To   c l o s e :  
Lower lid until it engages in lock.
To   o p e n   c ove r :  
Touch top of cover (6) slightly. The cover opens 
automatically.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cup holder in center console
To open cup holder: 
Briefly press button (7). The cup holder opens 
automatically.
To store cup holder: 
Push button (7) down until cup holder engages. Close 
cover (6).Notes:
The right claw is adjustable to accommodate most 
container sizes.
An additional second (smaller size) container can be 
placed in the cup holder.
Spilling liquids (e.g. soda or coffee) could restrict the 
movement of the claw. Refer to page 306 for cleaning 
the cup holder.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only 
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. 
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents 
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot 
liquids.
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Ashtray
Center console, front
By touching the bottom of the cover lightly, the ashtray 
opens automatically.Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear 
selector lever to position “N”.
To   r e m ove   a s h t r ay :
Push sliding knob (1) toward the right to eject the 
insert.
To install ashtray:
Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to 
engage.
Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing 
still. With the gear selector lever in position “N”, 
turn off the engine and set the parking brake. 
Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of 
unintended contact with the gear selector lever.
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