emergency towing MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 CABRIOLET 2003 C208 Owner's Manual

34 Central locking system
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Automatic central locking
The central locking switch also operates the automatic
central locking.
With the automatic central locking system activated, the
doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approx.
9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler flap remains
unlocked.
To a c ti va te :
With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold
upper portion of switch (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
To d ea ct iva te:
With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold
lower portion of switch (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
Notes:
If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch
after activating the automatic central locking, and
neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked
even at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more.If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approx.
9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central
locking activated, the door will again be automatically
locked at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Important!
When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a
dynamometer test stand, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle
doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right
rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph
(15 km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.
Emergency unlocking in case of accident
The doors unlock automatically a short time after a
strong deceleration is detected, such as in a collision
(this is intended to aid rescue and exit).
Driving on rough roads may cause the vehicle to unlock.
If necessary, the vehicle can be locked again with the
central locking switch, see page 33.

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
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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