fuses MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 CABRIOLET 2003 C208 Owner's Manual

4 ContentsTELE AID .....................................243
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................246
Shelf below rear window ..............246
Stowing things in the vehicle ......246
Luggage cover .................................246
Fuses ................................................248
Hood .................................................250
Checking engine oil level .............252
Automatic transmission fluid
level .............................................253
Coolant level ...................................253
Adding coolant ...........................254
Windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system .........................255
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio .......................255
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment .............................256
Vehicle jack .....................................257
Wheels .............................................258
Tire replacement ........................258
Rotating wheels ..........................259Spare wheel .................................... 260
Spare wheel bolts .......................... 260
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 260
Spare wheel .................................... 260
Changing wheels ........................... 263
Tire inflation pressure ................. 268
Battery ............................................. 270
Jump starting ..................................271
Towing the vehicle ........................ 273
Exterior lamps ............................... 277
Headlamp assembly .................. 278
Taillamp assemblies .................. 280
Adjusting headlamp aim .............. 282
Changing batteries in the electronic
key .............................................. 285
Synchronizing remote
control ........................................ 287
Raising soft top manually ............ 288
Antenna .......................................... 295
Manual release for fuel filler
flap .............................................. 296
Replacing wiper blade insert ...... 296
Vehicle careCleaning and care of the
vehicle ........................................300
Power washer .............................. 301
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 301
Engine cleaning ..........................302
Tar stains .....................................302
Vehicle washing .........................302
Ornamental moldings ................302
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal
lenses ...........................................303
Window cleaning .......................303
Plastic and rubber parts ............303
Wiper blade .................................303
Light alloy wheels ......................303
Instrument cluster .....................304
Steering wheel and gear selector
lever ..............................................304
Cup holder ...................................304
Seat belts .....................................304
Headliner .....................................304
Upholstery ...................................305

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................246
Shelf below rear window ..............246
Stowing things in the vehicle ......246
Luggage cover .................................246
Fuses ................................................248
Hood .................................................250
Checking engine oil level .............252
Automatic transmission fluid
level .............................................253
Coolant level ...................................253
Adding coolant ...........................254
Windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system .........................255
Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio .......................255Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment ............................. 256
Vehicle jack .................................... 257
Wheels ............................................ 258
Tire replacement ....................... 258
Rotating wheels ......................... 259
Spare wheel .................................... 260
Spare wheel bolts .......................... 260
Spare wheel bolts ...................... 260
Spare wheel .................................... 260
Changing wheels ........................... 263
Tire inflation pressure ................. 268
Battery ............................................. 270
Jump starting ..................................271
Towing the vehicle ........................ 273
Exterior lamps ............................... 277
Headlamp assembly .................. 278
Taillamp assemblies .................. 280Adjusting headlamp aim ...............282
Changing batteries in the electronic
key ...............................................285
Synchronizing remote
control .........................................287
Raising soft top manually .............288
Antenna ...........................................295
Manual release for fuel filler
flap ..............................................296
Replacing wiper blade insert .......296

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Fuses
Before replacing a blown fuse, determine the cause of
the short circuit.
Spare fuses are supplied inside the main fuse box (1).
Observe amperage and color of fuse.
A special fuse puller is supplied with the vehicle tools.
Always use a new fuse for replacement. Never attempt to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse
box cover.Fuse box in engine compartment
1Main fuse box in engine compartment
To gain access to the main fuse box (1), press clamp
(arrow), lift the fuse box cover up and remove it.
To close the main fuse box, engage back end of cover
and let front end snap into place.
1

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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Auxiliary fuse box below the trunk floor
2Auxiliary fuse box below the trunk floor.
To gain access, lift trunk floor.Auxiliary fuse box in the dashboard
3Auxiliary fuse box to left of exterior lamp switch.
To gain access, open door, pry off cover (3) and
remove.
2
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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