technical data MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 CABRIOLET 2002 A208 Manual PDF
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85 Instrument cluster
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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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Coolant temperature gauge (3)
During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city 
traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to the red 
marking.
The engine should not be operated with the coolant 
temperature in the red zone. Doing so may cause 
serious engine damage which is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Outside temperature indicator (5)
The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper 
area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by 
road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This 
means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature 
can only be verified by comparison to a thermometer 
placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external 
displays (e.g. bank signs etc.).
Adaptation to ambient temperature takes place in steps 
and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop-
and-go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of 
temperature change.
Wa r n i n g !
• Driving when your engine is badly overheated 
can cause some fluids which may have leaked 
into the engine compartment to catch fire. You 
could be seriously burned.• Steam from an overheated engine can cause 
serious burns and can occur just by opening 
the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if 
you see or hear steam coming from it.Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do 
not stand near the vehicle until it cools down.
Wa r n i n g !
The outside temperature indicator is not designed 
to serve as an Ice-Warning Device and is therefore 
unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated 
temperatures just above the freezing point do not 
guarantee that the road surface is free of ice.
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87 Instrument cluster
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trip odometer (9)
To reset to “0” miles/km:
Activate the instrument cluster if it is not already 
activated by pressing the  J  button on the instrument 
cluster.
Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction 
steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer 
appears if it is not displayed. See page 92.
Press button  J  on the instrument cluster to reset trip 
odometer.Tachometer (13)
The red marking on tachometer denotes excessive 
engine speed.
Avoid this engine speed, as it may result in serious 
engine damage that is not covered by the 
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted 
if the engine is operated within the red marking.
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88 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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data Instruments 
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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89 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use 
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call 
up, control and set the following systems in the 
multifunction display:
1Trip and main odometer, see page 92
Vehicle speed, see page 92
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 109
Engine oil level indicator, see page 112
2Audio systems, see page 93
Radio, see page 93
CD player (optional), see page 94
Cassette player, see page 95
3Navigation system (optional), see page 101
4Malfunction message memory, see page 104
5Individual settings, see page 106
6Trip computer, see page 102
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone (if so equipped), see page 96Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
required system is displayed.
Pressing the è button advances the display to the 
next system.
Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the 
previous system.
You may call up additional displays within some of these 
categories by pressing the j or k button.
Wa r n i n g !
A driver’s attention to the road must always be his /
her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, selecting 
features through the multifunction steering wheel 
should only be done by the driver when traffic and 
road conditions permit it to be done safely. 
Programming individual settings in the system can 
only be made while the vehicle is at standstill.
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90 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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1Multifunction steering wheel
2Multifunction displayTurn the electronic key in steering look to position 1 
or 2.
Press button:
3è for next system
4ÿ for previous system
5j for next display in system
6k for previous display in system
7æ to increase the volume
8ç to decrease the volume
9í to dial a telephone number, see page 96
See page 100 for instructions on answering an 
incoming call.
10ì to end a call
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91 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the 
required system is displayed.
Pressing the è button advances the display to the 
next system.
Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the 
previous system.
You may call up additional displays in some systems by 
pressing the j or k button.Note:
The displays in the multifunction display can be set to 
German, English, French, Italian or Spanish language. 
See the “TEXT” individual setting on page 106 for 
instructions on changing the language setting.
The displays for the audio systems (radio, CD player, 
cassette player) will appear in English, regardless of the 
language selected.
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92 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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data Instruments 
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Trip and main odometer and sub menu  1Trip and main odometer
See page 87 for instructions on resetting the trip 
odometer.
2Vehicle speed
3FSS (Flexible service system), see page 109.
4Engine oil level indicator, see page 112.
Press è or ÿ button repeatedly until the trip and 
main odometer display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button repeatedly until the 
required display (2, 3, 4, 1) appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
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Radio1Audio system is switched off.
2The radio is switched on.
3Wave band setting and memory location number, 
where appropriate.
4Station frequency.
5This only appears when “MEMORY” rather than 
“FREQUENCY” has been selected in the individual 
setting menu “STATION SEARCH USING”. See 
page 106.
The radio must be switched on.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until 
display (2) appears.
Press button j or k repeatedly until the required 
station or frequency is displayed.
Use the j of k button to select a stored station or 
station frequency. This depends on the selection made 
in the “STATION SEARCH USING” setting menu. 
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
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CD player (optional)1Audio system is switched off.
2The CD player is switched on.
3The number of the CD currently playing is displayed 
if you are using a CD changer.
4Track number.
The radio must be switched on.
The CD player must be switched on.
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until 
display (2) appears.
Press the j or k button repeatedly until the 
required track number (4) is displayed.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or 
previous system.
Note:
To select a CD from the magazine (only vehicles 
equipped with CD changer), press a number on the 
audio system or the (optional) COMAND system key pad 
located in the center dashboard.
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