MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 CABRIOLET 2003 C208 Owner's Manual

328 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Capacities ................................................................... 316
ESP (Electronic stability program).... 207, 208, 216, 276
Control switch ........................................................... 218
Malfunction and warning messages ...................... 241
Malfunction indicator lamp..................................... 227
Synchronizing ........................................................... 217
Warning lamp ............................................................ 227
Express opening and closing
See Power windows .................................................. 143
Exterior lamp malfunction and
warning message .......................................................... 238
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................110
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 277
Adjusting headlamp aim .......................................... 282
Fog lamps ....................................................................110
Headlamps ..................... 110, 238, 239, 278, 282, 303
Low and high beam .......................................... 113, 279
Parking lamps ................................................... 110, 279
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 277
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 281
Standing lamps.................................................. 110, 279
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 280
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 113, 279
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 246
Flat tire
See changing wheels ............................................... 263
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 105
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 320
Premium unleaded gasoline.................... 176, 317, 319
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 226
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 296
Fuel requirements ......................................................... 319
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 226
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ............... 316
Fuse box ......................................................................... 248
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 248GGarage door opener ....................................................... 154
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 320
Fuel requirements .................................................... 319
Premium unleaded.................................................... 319

329 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex General notes on the central locking system .............. 24
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 27
Glove box ......................................................................... 147
HHazard warning flasher switch ....................................115
Head restraints
Front.............................................................................. 46
Rear ............................................................................... 47
Removal ........................................................................ 46
Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................112
Headlights ........................................................................110
Heated seats...................................................................... 51
High beams
See Combination switch ........................................... 113
Hood ................................................................................. 250IIdentification labels....................................................... 309
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 146
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 80
Individual settings......................................................... 102Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 69
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 183
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 78
Activating display ....................................................... 81
Indicator lamps............................................................ 80
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 81
Instruments and controls ............................................... 16
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 147
Interior lighting .............................................................. 145
JJump starting .................................................................. 271KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 285
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................22

330 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ....................................................................110
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................282
Headlamps ..................... 110, 238, 239, 278, 282, 303
Low and high beam .......................................... 113, 279
Parking lamps ...................................................110, 279
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 277
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 281
Standing lamps ..................................................110, 279
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 110, 280
Turn signal lamps ............................................. 113, 279
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 310
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction and
warning messages ......................................................... 239
Lighter ............................................................................. 151
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction and
warning messages ......................................................... 238
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 199
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 27
Low beams
See Exterior lamps .................................................... 277
Low engine coolant level warning............................... 236
Luggage cover .................................................................246
MMaintenance ................................................................... 175
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................................................... 224
Malfunction and warning messages .......................... 230
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 233
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 232
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 233
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 234
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 234
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 236
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) .............. 237
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .........231
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ................231
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. ............................................... 241
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 235
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 240
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 239
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 238
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 235
REMOVE KEY ............................................................ 241
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ......................................... 239
TELE AID ................................................................... 243
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 242
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 100

331 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Manual operation of soft top ........................................288
Mechanical keys ........................................................ 23, 30
Memory
Recalling ................................................................. 44, 76
Storing .......................................................................... 43
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 75
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 75
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 74
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 50
Multifunction display ...................................................... 84
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 88
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 88
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 104
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 88
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 88
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 84
NNavigation system - Multifunction display .................. 97
Night security illumination............................................ 111OOn-board diagnostic system ......................................... 224Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 7
Outside temperature indicator ....................................... 82
Overhead control panel ................................................... 19
PPanic button ......................................................................30
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 152
Parking ........................................................................... 204
Parking brake .....................150, 190, 200, 204, 225, 263
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n a n d
warning messages ........................................................ 235
Power assistance ........................................................... 202
Power seats, front............................................................. 41
Backres ....................................................................... t 49
Power windows ............................................................... 142
Express opening and closing .................................. 143
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Operated with soft top switch ................................. 144
Synchronizing............................................................ 143
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 13
Product information........................................................... 6

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
RRadio
See Audio ................................................................... 129
Radio transmitters ......................................................... 174
Rain sensor ......................................................................114
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 75
Inside ............................................................................ 74
Rear window defroster .................................................. 120
Remote control ................................................................. 25
Battery replacement ................................................. 285
REMOVE KEY - malfunction and
warning messages ......................................................... 241
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 277
Replacing wiper blade insert ....................................... 296
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 14
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 121
Roadside assistance........................................................... 9
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Roll bar
Switch ........................................................................... 47
Warning lamp ............................................................ 229
Roller blind
Horizontal .................................................................. 170Vertical ........................................................................ 171
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning device and airbag .................................... 67
Seat belts ........................................................................... 53
Fastening ......................................................................55
Seat belt nonusage warning system......................... 54
Unfastening .................................................................. 56
Warning lamp ........................................................... 228
Seat belts and supplemental
restraint system (SRS) .................................................... 52
Seats
Backrest ........................................................................ 49
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 41
Heated ........................................................................... 51
Memory ........................................................................ 43
Multicontour ................................................................ 50
Power seat .................................................................... 41
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 27
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 105
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 104

333 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Shelf below rear window ..............................................246
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 281
Snow chains .................................................................... 207
Soft top ............................................................................ 158
Emergency operation ...............................................288
Lowering ..................................................................... 160
Raising ........................................................................ 162
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Spare parts service ........................................................ 308
Spare wheel ........................................................... 256, 260
Spare wheel bolts ..........................................................260
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............. 119
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 226
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 62
Start lock-out..................................................................... 24
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 190
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction and
warning messages ........................................................ 239
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 73
Steering lock ................................................................... 188
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................. 256
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 148
Glove box .................................................................... 147Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ....... 147
Stowing things in the vehicle...................................... 246
Sun visors ........................................................................ 146
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 60
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 287
TTachometer ........................................................................ 83
Technical data ................................................................. 311
Electrical system ....................................................... 314
Main dimensions ...................................................... 315
Rims and tires ........................................................... 312
Weights ....................................................................... 315
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 178
Emergency calls ........................................................ 179
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 181
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID - malfunction and
warning messages ........................................................ 243
Telephone .......................................................................... 92
General notes ............................................................. 153
Incoming call ............................................................... 96
Redialing....................................................................... 94

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Telephone book ........................................................... 92
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 174
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 73
Indicator lamp ...........................................................228
Telescoping steering column - malfunction and
warning messages ......................................................... 239
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 175
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 268
Tire speed rating ............................................................206
Tire traction .................................................................... 206
Tires ................................................................................. 322
Driving instructions ................................................. 204
Rims and tires ........................................................... 312
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 259
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 268
Tire replacement ....................................................... 258
Winter driving instructions...................................... 207
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 256
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 40
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 273
Transmission .................................................................. 191
Transmission selector lever, manually
unlocking ....................................................................... 276
Traveling abroad ............................................................209Trip and main odometer and sub menu ....................... 88
Trip computer ................................................................... 98
Trip odometer ................................................................... 83
Trunk .................................................................................35
Opening ........................................................................ 28
Release switch ............................................................. 37
Trunk lamp........................................................................ 36
Trunk lid
Emergency release ...................................................... 38
Release switch ............................................................. 37
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 113
Turn signals .................................................................... 113
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 146
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 257
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 256WWa r n i n g l a m p s
See Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .......80
Warning message memory ........................................... 100
Warranty coverage ........................................................ 308

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................242
Washing the vehicle ...................................................... 302
What you should know at the gas station .................. 220
Wheels ............................................................................. 258
Light alloy wheels ..................................................... 303
Rims and tires ........................................................... 312
Spare wheel ............................................................... 260
Wheels, changing .....................................................263
Where to find it ................................................................ 12
Wind screen .................................................................... 166
Windows
See Power windows .................................................. 142Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ..................................................................... 255
Winter driving ............................................................... 208
Winter driving instructions ......................................... 207
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 296
Wiper operation
See Combination switch........................................... 114

Service and Literature
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