ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 CABRIOLET 2002 A208 User Guide

83 Instrument cluster
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Push buttonsVandWfor intensity of instrument
lamps, see page 85
2Push buttonJ for resetting trip odometer, see
page 87, or to acknowledge a malfunction or
warning message, see page 104.
3Coolant temperature gauge, see page 86
4Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp, see page 230
5Outside temperature indicator, see page 86
6Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 117
7ESP warning lamp, see page 2318Speedometer
9Trip odometer, see page 87
10Main odometer
11Multifunction indicator, see page 88
or FSS indicator, see page 109
or engine oil level indicator, see page 112
12Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 117
13Tachometer, see page 87
14Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions on page 198
15Clock, see page 106
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84 Instrument cluster
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
High beam
ABS malfunction, see page 231
Brake fluid low (except Canada),
seepage229
Parking brake engaged, see page 229
Brake fluid low (Canada only),
seepage229
Parking brake engaged, see page 229
BAS malfunction, see page 231
ESP malfunction, see page 231 and 245
ESP. Adjust driving to road condition,
seepage220
Fasten seat belts, see page 232Telescoping steering column not locked,
seepage232
SRS malfunction, see page 230
If the “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction
indicator lamp comes on when the engine is
running, it indicates a malfunction of the
fuel management system, emission control
system, systems which impact emissions, or
the fuel cap is not closed tight. In all cases,
we recommend that you have the
malfunction checked as soon as possible,
seepage228.
Function indicator lamp on the center console
Front passenger airbag automatically
switched off, see page 64.
ABSBRAKEBAS
ESP
SRSCHECK
ENGINE
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85 Instrument cluster
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Activating instrument cluster display
The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door.
•Pressing buttonJ, VorWon the instrument
cluster.
•Turning the electronic key in steering lock to
position 1 or 2.
•Switching on the exterior lamps.
Display illumination
The display for temperature, odometer, multifunction
indicator, FSS indicator and clock is illuminated briefly
when opening the driver’s door.
The display illumination brightness responds
automatically according to changes in the surrounding
light sensitivity.
To briefly illuminate the display (with electronic key
removed or in steering lock position 0), press buttonJ.Instrument lamps
Activate the instrument cluster.
PressVorWbutton to vary intensity of instrument
lamps.
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102 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Trip computer 1“AFTER START” – trip odometer records distance
from first engine start after more than five hours of
electronic key not being in steering lock position 2
2“AFTER RESET” – trip odometer records distance
from first engine start until reset
3Estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank
contents
4Distance covered “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
5Elapsed time “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
6Average speed “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
7Average fuel consumption “AFTER START”
respectively “AFTER RESET”
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105 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Specific malfunctions can be recalled by pressing
button J. Each malfunction or warning message must
be acknowledged by pressing button J. Once all
messages are cancelled, the odometer display should
reappear.
Pressing the J button in the instrument cluster
immediately switches to the next malfunction message.
The malfunction message memory will be cleared when
the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to
position 1 or 2. Should any subsequent malfunctions
occur, they will be displayed in the malfunction
message memory.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.Important!
Malfunction and warning messages are only indicated
for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail.
The malfunction and warning messages are simply a
reminder with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to
maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages. See page 228.
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119 Hazard warning flasher
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Vehicles without rain sensor:
If the vehicle is standing still, the wiper will switch back
to setting I, intermittent wiping.
Windshield wiper smears
If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even
during rain, activate the washer system as often as
necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be
mixed in the correct ratio, see page 259.
Blocked windshield wiper
If the windshield wiper becomes blocked (for example,
due to snow), switch off the wiper.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove
electronic key from steering lock. Remove blockage.
Activate combination switch again (electronic key in
steering lock position 1).Hazard warning flasher switch
The hazard warning flasher can be activated with the
switch located in the dashboard.
To activate hazard warning flasher, press switch once.
To deactivate, press switch again.
Note:
With the hazard warning flasher activated, the
combination switch in position for either left or right
turn, and the electronic key in steering lock position 2,
only the respective left or right side turn signals will
operate.
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123 Automatic climate control
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Economy
The function of this setting corresponds to the
automatic mode. However, because the air conditioning
compressor will not engage (fuel savings), it is not
possible to air condition in this setting.
Press S button to activate.
Press S button once again to return to previous
setting.
Special settings (use only for short duration)
Defogging windows
Switch off O button.
Press left and right U buttons.
Press button b repeatedly until air is directed
upward.
UTurn wheels (2) to position i to open left and right
side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets upward.Defrosting
Turn wheels (2) to position i to open left and right
side air outlets (4). Adjust side air outlets upward.
Press P button. Maximum heated and automatically
controlled amount of air is directed to the windshield
and side windows.
PPress P button once again to return to previous
setting.
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134 Audio system
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Scan tuning
Press the SC key. Each strong
receivable station on the band
selected will be tuned in for
8 seconds. The first scan will
tune only the stations with a
high signal strength. The second scan will tune every
receivable station. By pressing either the , ,
or buttons, or the “SC” key the scan mode
can be cancelled.
Station memory
Ten stations can be stored in
the AM and FM bands via the
alpha-numeric keypad. The
“0” button corresponds to
location 10. Weatherband
(WB) channels 1 to 7 can be retrieved via the alpha-
numeric keypad and are preset at the factory.Storing stations
Hold the number button down for approximately
2 seconds. The currently displayed frequency is stored
on the selected station button. The storage procedure is
confirmed by a short signal tone.
Retrieving a station from memory
Press the desired station button.
Direct frequency input (AM and FM only)
Select the band. Press the
“ button and enter the
desired frequency using the
alpha-numeric keypad.
Frequencies outside of the
frequency ranges (frequencies specified on page 133)
will not be accepted. The frequency input mode is
cancelled if no button is pressed within 4 seconds.
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135 Audio system
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cassette mode
Note:
Vehicles equipped with the COMAND system do not
come with a factory installed cassette mechanism.
A standard 1/8” stereo phono plug for auxiliary audio
input (located in glove box) is provided for connection of
a portable battery operated cassette player or any other
portable device which uses a headphone output. Please
refer to the COMAND operating manual for information
concerning the activation of the audio input.
Playing cassettes
Press the “TAPE” button. When the eject (EJ) key is
pressed, the display folds down and the cassette slot
becomes visible. Push the cassette into the slot until it
engages. The cassette will be pulled in automatically.Note:
Do not press directly on the radio display face.
Return the display panel to its normal position by
folding it back up and pressing gently on the display
frame to lock in place.
When playing mono recorded tapes (e.g. books) through
a stereo system the sound from one track might bleed to
the other track, despite setting the balance to the full
left or full right speakers.
Important!
If the display is in the down position for more than
20 seconds, 2 successive beeps will be heard. This will
continue at 5 second intervals until the display is
returned to its normal position.
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141 Audio system
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index If there is no CD in the
selected magazine slot,
“NO CD” and the
corresponding slot number
will be displayed
(e.g.“NO CD3”). After the last track on a CD has been
played, the next CD will automatically be selected and
played.
Skipping tracks forwards/backwards
Press the button. The next track on the CD will be
played.
Press the button. If the track has been playing for
more than 10 seconds, it will revert to the start of that
track. If it has been playing for less than ten seconds it
will revert to the preceding track. To skip several tracks,
the respective button must be pressed until the desired
track is reached. If the beginning or end of the CD is
reached during the search, the first or last track will be
played.Fa st fo rwa rd/ r eve rse
Press the button and hold it down for audible fast
forward.
Press the button and hold it down for audible
reverse.
The search will stop when the
button is released. The
relative time of the track will
be displayed during the
search. The search mode will
cancel if the beginning or end of the CD is reached.
Scanning
Press the SC key. Each track will be played for 8 seconds
in ascending order. The search will stop at the track in
question if the , , , buttons or the
“SC” key is pressed.
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