MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 2001 C208 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2001, Model line: CLK430, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 2001 C208Pages: 329, PDF Size: 11.53 MB
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318 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................118
Headlights ........................................................................116
Heated seats ..................................................................... 56
Hood ................................................................................. 251
IIdentification labels .......................................................299
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 153
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 86
Individual settings ......................................................... 108
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 75
Installation ................................................................... 77
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 84
Activating ..................................................................... 87
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 86
Instrument lamps ............................................................ 87
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 153
Interior lighting ............................................................. 151
JJump starting ................................................................. 270KKeys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 275
Fog lamps ................................................................... 116
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................ 280
Headlamps ....................... 116, 241, 242, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam ...........................................119, 277
Parking lamp .....................................................116, 277
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 275
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 279
Standing lamp ....................................................116, 277
Taillamp assemblies .........................................116, 278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........................................... 300
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Lighter ............................................................................. 159
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 201
Loading instructions ..................................................... 162
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 30
Low engine coolant level warning ..............................239
MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................228
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................233
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................236
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ..........................................235
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................236
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................237
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............................................237
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................239
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ...............240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ...........................................234
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ..................................................234
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................244ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 238
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 243
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 242
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................241
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 238
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 244
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ......................................... 242
TELE AID ................................................................... 246
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 245
Malfunction message memory ....................................106
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof .................. 286
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory .............................................................................48
Recalling ....................................................................... 49
Storing .................................................................... 48, 81
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................80
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................80
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 79
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 55
Multifunction display ...................................................... 90
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................94
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 94
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 110
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 94
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 94
Multifunction steering wheel .........................................90
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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 103
Night security illumination ..........................................117OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................228
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 88
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 164
Parking ............................................................................205
Parking brake ..................... 157, 192, 202, 205, 229, 262
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n
and warning messages ............................................238
Power assistance ............................................................204
Power seats, front ............................................................ 45
Backrest ........................................................................ 54Power windows ...............................................................147
Express opening ........................................................148
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 148
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 176
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 120
Rear seats
Split folding backrest ............................................... 160
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 80
Inside ............................................................................79
Rear window defroster .................................................. 126
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 152
Remote control .................................................................28
Battery replacement ................................................ 283
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 275
Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 287
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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 127
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Roof rack .........................................................................289
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 73
Seat belts ........................................................................... 58
Fastening ...................................................................... 60
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 59
Unfastening .................................................................. 62
Warning lamp ............................................................232
Seat belts and integrated restraint system (SRS) ....... 58
Service indicator
See flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 111
Setting the audio volume ...............................................110
Shelf below rear window ..............................................248
Side marker lamp ..........................................................279
Ski sack ........................................................................... 170Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................149
Emergency operation .............................................. 286
Express opening ........................................................ 150
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 150
Snow chains ................................................................... 209
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Spare parts service ....................................................... 298
Spare wheel ........................................................... 257, 261
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 125
SRS indicator lamp ....................................................... 230
SRS malfunction ............................................................... 68
Start lock-out .....................................................................27
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 192
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
Steering column, adjustable ...........................................78
Steering lock ................................................................... 190
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................ 257
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 154
Glove box .................................................................... 154
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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ............................................ 153
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................248
Sun visors ....................................................................... 152
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 66
Synchronizing remote control .....................................285
TTachometer ....................................................................... 89
Technical data ................................................................ 301
Electrical system .......................................................303
Main dimensions ......................................................304
Rims and tires ...........................................................302
Weights .......................................................................304
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 180
Emergency calls ........................................................ 181
Information ................................................................ 185
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 183
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 184
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................246
Telephone .......................................................................... 98
General notes ............................................................. 164
Incoming call ............................................................. 102Redialing ....................................................................100
Telephone book ........................................................... 98
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 176
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ......................................................................78
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 232
Telescoping steering column - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
The first 1 000 miles .....................................................177
Tire inflation pressure ................................................. 267
Tire traction ................................................................... 207
Tires ................................................................................. 311
Driving instructions ................................................ 206
Rims and tires .......................................................... 302
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 260
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 267
Tire replacement ...................................................... 259
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 272
Transmission .................................................................. 193
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 274
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer .................................................................104
Trip odometer ...................................................................89
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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Trunk ................................................................................. 38
Opening ........................................................................ 31
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Trunk lamp .....................................................................289
Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 41
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ..........................................................119
Turn signals .....................................................................119
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 153
Vehicle jack .....................................................................258
Vehicle tools ....................................................................257
WWarranty coverage ........................................................ 298
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Washing the vehicle ..................................................... 294
What you should know at the gas station ................. 223
Wheels ............................................................................ 259
Light alloy wheels .................................................... 295
Rims and tires .......................................................... 302
Wheels, changing ..................................................... 262
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ..................................................................... 256
Winter driving ................................................................ 210
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 209
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 287
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this
Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.00-2730-26
Press time 10/31/00
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Printed in the U.S.A.Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper
or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its
equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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Order No. 6515 1251 13 Part No. 208 584 86 83 USA Edition B 2001