odometer MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 CABRIOLET 2003 C208 Owner's Manual

2 ContentsMultifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 84
Trip and main odometer and sub
menu ............................................. 88
Audio systems .................................. 89
Radio .............................................. 89
CD player ....................................... 90
Cassette player ............................. 91
Telephone .......................................... 92
Telephone book ............................ 92
Redialing ....................................... 94
Incoming call ................................ 96
Navigation system ............................ 97
Trip computer ................................... 98
Malfunction/warning message
memory ...................................... 100
Individual settings ......................... 102
Setting the audio volume .............. 104
Flexible service system (FSS) ...... 105
Engine oil level indicator .............. 108
Engine oil consumption ................ 109
Exterior lamp switch ......................110
Night security illumination ..........111
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 112Combination switch ....................... 113
Hazard warning flasher switch .... 115
Automatic climate control ............. 116
Display and controls .................. 118
Basic setting ................................ 118
Economy ....................................... 119
Special settings ........................... 119
Rear window defroster .............. 120
Air recirculation .........................121
Residual engine heat
utilization .....................................121
Dust filter .................................... 122
Audio and telephone, operation .. 123
Power windows .............................. 142
Interior lighting ............................. 145
Sun visors ....................................... 146
Illuminated vanity mirrors .......... 146
Interior ............................................ 147
Storage compartments, armrest and
cup holder .................................. 147
Glove box ..................................... 147
Ashtray .............................................150
Lighter .............................................. 151
Cargo tie down rings .....................152Parcel net in front passenger
footwell ....................................... 152
Armrest, rear bench ...................... 152
Telephone, general ........................ 153
Cellular telephone ......................... 153
Garage door opener ....................... 154
Soft top ............................................ 158
Wind screen .................................... 166
Roller blind (horizontal) ............... 170
Roller blind (vertical) .................... 171
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

8 Introduction
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease
price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and / or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair
attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles on
the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail
buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a
condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has
been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the
need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been
subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or (3) the
vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-
Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 22
Start lock-out .................................... 24
General notes on the central locking
system ........................................... 24
Central locking system ................... 25
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control .............................. 25
Opening and closing windows from
outside ........................................... 29
Panic button .................................. 30
Mechanical keys ........................... 30
Doors .................................................. 31
Central locking switch .................... 33
Automatic central locking .......... 34
Emergency unlocking in case of
accident ........................................ 34
Trunk ................................................. 35
Trunk lamp ....................................... 36
Trunk lid release switch ................. 37
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 38
Antitheft alarm system ................... 39
Tow-away alarm ................................ 40Power seats, front ............................. 41
Front head restraints .................. 46
Roll bar and head restraints,
rear ............................................... 47
Backrest ............................................ 49
Multicontour seat ............................ 50
Heated seats ......................................51
Seat belts and integrated restraint
system .......................................... 52
Seat belts .......................................... 53
Seat belt nonusage warning
system ............................................ 54
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system .......................................... 59
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 59
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) ............................................. 60
Emergency tensioning device
(ETD) ............................................ 60
Airbags ............................................... 61
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device and
airbag ............................................. 67Infant and child restraint
systems .......................................... 69
Child seat anchors- "LATCH",
type ............................................... 71
Adjusting telescoping steering
column .......................................... 73
Inside rear view mirror .................. 74
Antiglare night position .............. 74
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 75
Instrument cluster ........................... 78
Indicator lamps in the instrument
cluster ........................................... 80
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 84
Trip and main odometer and sub
menu ............................................. 88
Audio systems .................................. 89
Radio .............................................. 89
CD player ....................................... 90
Cassette player ............................. 91
Telephone .......................................... 92
Telephone book ............................ 92
Redialing ....................................... 94
Incoming call ................................ 96

79 Instrument cluster
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Push buttonsVandWfor intensity of instrument
lamps, see page 81
2Push buttonJ for resetting trip odometer, see
page 83, or to acknowledge a malfunction or
warning message, see page 100.
3Coolant temperature gauge, see page 82
4Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp, see page 226
5Outside temperature indicator, see page 82
6Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 113
7ESP warning lamp, see page 2278Speedometer
9Trip odometer, see page 83
10Main odometer, see page 88
11Multifunction indicator, see page 84
or FSS indicator, see page 105
or engine oil level indicator, see page 108
12Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 113
13Tachometer, see page 83
14Gear range indicator display, see selector lever
positions on page 194
15Clock, see page 102

81 Instrument cluster
Te ch n i c a l
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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Te ch n i c a l
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 88.
Press button J on the instrument cluster to reset trip
odometer.Tach o m e te r ( 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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Te ch n i c a l
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 88
Vehicle speed, see page 88
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 105
Engine oil level indicator, see page 108
2Audio systems, see page 89
Radio, see page 89
CD player (optional), see page 90
Cassette player, see page 91
3Navigation system (optional), see page 97
4Malfunction message memory, see page 100
5Individual settings, see page 102
6Trip computer, see page 98
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone (if so equipped), see page 92Press 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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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Trip and main odometer and sub menu 1Trip and main odometer
See page 83 for instructions on resetting the trip
odometer.
2Vehicle speed
3FSS (Flexible service system), see page 105.
4Engine oil level indicator, see page 108.
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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Te ch n i c a l
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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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the
display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the display for trip
odometer memory “AFTER START” (1) and
“AFTER RESET” (2), or the display (3) for estimated
driving range remaining and fuel tank contents
appears.
Important!
The reading in the display “TANK CONTENT” might be
off by approximately +/– 2.2 US qt (2 l). Please refuel in
time.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Note:
The “AFTER START” display (1) always appears when
the trip computer is called up.To reset the “AFTER START” (1) or “AFTER RESET” (2)
odometer memory at any time:
Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or
k button and press the Jbutton in the instrument
cluster until the values are reset to “0”.
The “AFTER START” trip odometer reading is
automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not
being in steering lock position 2.