ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 2002 C208 Owner's Guide
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155 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Cup holder in center console
To open cup holder: 
Briefly press button (7). The cup holder opens 
automatically.
To store cup holder: 
Push button (7) down until cup holder engages. Close 
cover (6).Notes:
The right claw is adjustable to accommodate most 
container sizes.
An additional second (smaller size) container can be 
placed in the cup holder.
Spilling liquids (e.g. soda or coffee) could restrict the 
movement of the claw. Refer to page 296 for cleaning 
the cup holder.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only 
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills. 
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents 
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot 
liquids.
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Cup holder in rear bench armrest
Briefly press drawer (1) and pull out to its detent.Caution!
Keep cup holders closed while traveling. Place only 
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents 
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot 
liquids.
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175 Contents – Driving
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DrivingControl and operation of 
radio transmitters  ..................... 176
The first 1 000 miles 
(1 500 km)  ................................. 177
Maintenance  ................................... 177
Catalytic converter  ........................ 178
Emission control  ............................ 179
Tele Aid  ........................................... 180
Steering lock  ................................... 190
Starting and turning off 
the engine  .................................. 192
Automatic transmission  ............... 193
Parking brake  .................................202Driving instructions ...................... 203
Drive sensibly – save fuel  ........ 203
Drinking and driving  ................ 203
Pedals  .......................................... 203
Power assistance ........................ 204
Brakes .......................................... 204
Driving off ................................... 205
Parking  ........................................ 206
Tires  ............................................. 206
Snow chains  ............................... 209
Winter driving 
instructions  ................................ 209
Deep water  ...................................210
Passenger compartment  ............ 211
Traveling abroad  ......................... 211Cruise control  ................................. 212
Brake assist system 
(BAS)  ........................................... 214
Antilock brake system 
(ABS)  ........................................... 216
Electronic stability program 
(ESP)  ........................................... 218
What you should know 
at the gas station  .......................222
Check regularly and 
before a long trip  ......................224
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176 Control and operation of radio transmitters
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Control and operation of radio transmitters
COMAND, radio and telephone
1 Observe all legal requirements.
Telephones and two-way radio
Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a 
citizens band unit should only be used inside the 
vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is 
installed on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions 
regarding use of an external antenna.
Wa r n i n g !
Please do not forget that your primary 
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate 
the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data 
System), radio or telephone
1 if road and traffic 
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph 
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering 
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately 
14 m) every second.
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a 
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being 
connected to an external antenna) from inside the 
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could 
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic 
system, possibly resulting in an accident and 
personal injury.
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180 Tele Aid
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Tele Aid (optional for Canada)
Important!
The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be 
performed by completing the subscriber agreement and 
placing an acquaintance call using the “SOS” button. 
Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a 
system that is not activated. If the system is not 
activated the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button stays 
on after turning electronic key in starter switch to 
position 2 and the message “TELE AID – NOT 
ACTIVATED” will be shown in the multifunction display 
for approx. 10 seconds.
If you have any questions regarding activation, please 
call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) 
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response; 
automatic and manual emergency, roadside assistance 
and information.
The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the 
vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not 
damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted 
when using the volume control on the multifunction 
steering wheel, for raising press buttonæ and for 
lowering press buttonç.
To activate, press the “SOS” button, the Roadside 
Assistance button or the Information button¡, 
depending on the type of response required.
Shortly after the completion of your Acquaintance Call, 
you will receive a user ID and password via first call 
mail. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele 
Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account 
information, remote door unlock, Info Services* profile 
and more.
* Optional – available only with COMANDSystem self-check
Initially, after turning the electronic key in starter 
switch to position 2, malfunctions are detected and 
indicated (the indicator lamps in the “SOS” button, the 
Roadside Assistance button and the Information 
button¡ stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not 
come on). The message “TELE AID – VISIT 
WORKSHOP” appears for approx. 10 seconds in the 
multifunction display. 
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181 Tele Aid
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Always make sure that the indicator lamps in the 
“SOS” button, in the “Roadside Assistance” button and 
in the “Information” button do not remain illuminated 
constantly in red and the message “TELE AID  - VISIT 
WORKSHOP” is not displayed in the multifunction 
display after the system self check.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the 
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as 
soon as possible.
Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatically:
•following an accident in which the Emergency 
Tensioning Retractors (ETR’s) or airbags deploy,
•if the antitheft alarm or the tow away alarm stays on 
for more than 20 seconds, see pages 43 and 44.
An emergency call can also be initiated manually by 
opening the cover next to the inside rear view mirror 
labeled “SOS”, then briefly pressing the button located 
under the cover. See below for instructions on initiating 
an emergency call manually.Once the emergency call is in progress, the indicator 
lamp in the “SOS” button will begin to flash. The 
message “EMERGENCY CALL – CONNECTING CALL” 
appears in the multifunction display. When the 
connection is established, the message “EMERGENCY 
CALL – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the 
multifunction display. All information relevant to the 
emergency, such as the location of the vehicle 
(determined by the GPS satellite location system), 
vehicle model, identification number and color are 
generated.
A voice connection between the Response Center and 
the occupants of the vehicle will be established 
automatically soon after the emergency call has been 
initiated. When a voice connection is established the 
audio system mutes and the message “TELE AID – 
EMERGENCY CALL ACTIVE” appears in the 
multifunction display. The Response Center will attempt 
to determine more precisely the nature of the accident 
provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.
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The Tele Aid system is available if:
•it has been activated and is operational. Activation 
requires a subscription for monitoring services and 
cellular air time,
•the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals 
are available and pass the information on to the 
response center.
Note:
Location of the vehicle on a map is possible if the 
vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite 
network and pass the information on to the response 
center.
Wa r n i n g !
If the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button is 
illuminated continuously and there was no voice 
connection to the Response Center established, 
then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an 
emergency call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone 
network is not available). The message 
“EMERGENCY CALL – CALL FAILED” appears in 
the multifunction display for approx. 10 seconds.Should this occur, assistance must be summoned 
by other means.
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183 Tele Aid
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Initiating an emergency call manually
Briefly press on cover (1) – the cover will open.
Press the SOS button (2) briefly. The indicator lamp in 
the SOS button (2) will flash until the emergency call is 
concluded. Wait for a voice connection to the Response 
Center.
Close the cover (1) after the emergency call is 
concluded.
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Wa r n i n g !
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the 
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle, vehicle in 
a dangerous road location), please do not wait for 
voice contact after you have pressed the emergency 
button. Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a 
safe location. The Response Center will 
automatically contact local emergency officials 
with the vehicle’s approximate location if they 
rec ei ve an  automa ti c “SO S” s ign al  an d c an not m ake 
voice contact with the vehicle occupants.
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185 Tele Aid
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance 
button is illuminated continuously and there was 
no voice connection to the Response Center established, 
then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Roadside 
Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network 
is not available). The message “ROADSIDE 
ASSISTANCE – CALL FAILED” appears in the 
multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated using the 
ìbutton on the multifunction steering wheel.
Information button ¡
Located below the center armrest cover is the 
Information button¡. Pressing and holding the 
button (for longer than 2 seconds) will initiate a call to 
the Customer Assistance Center. The button will flash 
while the call is in progress. The message “INFO – 
CONNECTING CALL” will appear in the multifunction 
display. When the connection is established, the 
message “INFO – CALL CONNECTED” appears in the 
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit 
data generating the vehicle identification number, 
model, color and location (subject to availability of 
cellular and GPS signals).A voice connection between the Customer Assistance 
Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle 
will be established. When a voice connection is 
established the audio system mutes and the message 
“TELE AID – INFO CALL ACTIVE” appears in the 
multifunction display. Information regarding the 
operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz 
Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is 
ava i l ab le  to   yo u .
For more details concerning Tele Aid, please visit 
www.mbusa.com and use your ID and password, sent to 
you separately, to learn more (USA only).
Notes:
The indicator lamp in the Information button¡ 
remains illuminated in red for approx. 10 seconds 
during the system self-check after turning electronic 
key in starter switch to position 2 (together with the 
“SOS” button and the Roadside Assistance button).
See system self-check on page 180 when the indicator 
lamp does not light up in red or stays on longer than 
approximately 10 seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Information button¡ is 
illuminated continuously and there was no voice 
connection to the Response Center established, then the 
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Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call 
(e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not 
available). The message “INFO – CALL FAILED” appears 
in the multifunction display.
Information calls can be terminated using the 
ìbutton on the multifunction steering wheel.
Important!
If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after 
pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated (in 
red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault 
or the service is not currently active, and may not 
initiate a call. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and 
have the system checked or contact the Response Center 
at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in 
Canada) as soon as possible.Upgrade Signals
Tele Aid system processes calls using the following 
priority.
•Automatic emergency – First priority
•Manual emergency – Second priority
•Roadside assistance – Third priority
•Information – Fourth priority
Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are 
connected, an upgrade (alternating) tone will be heard, 
and the appropriate indicator lamp will flash. If certain 
information such as vehicle identification number or 
customer information is not available, the operator may 
need to retransmit. During this time you will hear a 
chirp and voice contact will be interrupted. Voice 
contact will resume once the retransmission is 
completed. Once a call is concluded, a chirp will be 
heard and the appropriate indicator lamp will stop 
flashing. The COMAND system operation will resume 
(only vehicles with COMAND).
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