ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 2002 C208 User Guide
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85 Instrument cluster
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Push buttons  V and W  for intensity of 
instrument lamps, see page 87
2Push button  Jfor resetting trip odometer, see 
page 89, or to acknowledge a malfunction or 
warning message, see page 106
3Coolant temperature gauge, see page 88
4Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement 
warning lamp, see page 228
5Outside temperature indicator, see page 88
6Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination 
switch on page 119
7ESP warning lamp, see page 2298Speedometer
9Trip odometer, see page 89
10Main odometer
11Multifunction indicator, see page 232
or FSS indicator, see page 111
or engine oil level indicator, see page 114
12Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination 
switch on page 119
13Tachometer, see page 89
14Gear range indicator display, see selector lever 
positions, see page 196
15Clock, see page 108
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86 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 229
Brake fluid low (except Canada), 
Parking brake engaged, see page 236
Brake fluid low (Canada only), 
Parking brake engaged, see page 236
BAS malfunction, see page 229
ESP malfunction, see page 229
ESP. Adjust driving to road condition, 
see page 229
Fasten seat belts, see page 230Telescoping steering column not locked, 
seepage230
SRS malfunction, see page 228
Engine malfunction indicator lamp. 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 
m alf unc ti on che cked as s oon as  p oss ible,  s ee 
page 228
Function indicator lamp on the center console
Front passenger airbag automatically 
switched off, see page 231
ABSBRAKEBAS
ESP
SRSCHECK
ENGINE
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87 Instrument cluster
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Activating instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated by:
•Opening the door.
•Pressing buttonJ, Vor  Won 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.
Press  V or W  button to vary intensity of instrument 
lamps.
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104 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 it is 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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107 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Should any malfunction or warning messages be stored 
while driving, they will reappear in the display (2) when 
the electronic key in steering lock is turned to position 0 
or removed from the steering lock.
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!
Malfunctions 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 232.
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121 Hazard warning flasher
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Ve hi c l e s   w i t ho u t   r a i n   s e n s o r :  
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 256.
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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125 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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136 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 135) 
will not be accepted. The frequency input mode is 
cancelled if no button is pressed within 4 seconds.
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137 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.
Notes:
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.
The radio will switch to 
cassette mode. Track 1 will be 
played and “SIDE 1” 
displayed. Track 1 is the side 
of the cassette which is facing 
upwards. The cassette deck will automatically detect the 
type of tape and switch the equalization automatically. 
A cassette symbol in the display indicates that a tape is 
in t he m echan ism . This  sy mbol app ears i n all m ode s but 
not in cassette mode.
The cassette will not be ejected when the radio is 
switched off or another mode is selected.
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142 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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