MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG 2001 C208 Owner's Manual

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Express opening and closing of front door windows
Press switch k or j past resistance point and
release — window opens or closes completely.
To interrupt procedure, briefly press k or j.
If the upward movement of the window is blocked
during the closing procedure, the window will stop
during the last few inches before closure and open
slightly.
When pressing and holding the switch j to close the
window, and upward movement of the window is
blocked during the last few inches before closure, it will
stop but not
open slightly.Note:
The power windows can also be closed with the infrared
remote control while locking the vehicle doors or trunk,
see page 32.
Synchronizing power windows
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened by
the express feature.
To resynchronize the express feature, press j sid e of
power window switch until the window is completely
closed and hold for additional 2 seconds. Repeat
procedure for each window.
The automatic full opening procedure of the windows
should now be restored.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sliding/pop-up roof (optional on model CLK 430,
standard on model CLK 55 AMG)
1to slide roof open
2to slide roof closed
3to raise roof at rear
4to lower roof at rearTurn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
The switch is illuminated when the exterior lamps are
switched on (except standing lamps).
Notes:
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened or closed
manually should an electrical malfunction occur, see
page 286.
The sliding/pop-up roof can also be closed with the
infrared remote control while locking the vehicle doors
or trunk, see page 32.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.The closing procedure can be immediately reversed
by either moving the switch in direction (1) or (3)
or pressing button Πon the remote control, and
holding it.

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With the roof closed or tilted open, a screen can be slid
into the roof opening to guard against sun rays. When
sliding the roof open, the screen will also retract.
Express opening of sliding / pop-up roof
Move switch past resistance point and release — the
sliding / pop-up roof slides open automatically.
To interrupt procedure, briefly move switch in any
direction.Synchronizing sliding/pop-up roof
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), or if the sliding/pop-up roof is
blocked during closing/opening procedure, the system
has to be synchronized.
To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to
position 2, move and hold switch in direction (3) until
the sliding/pop-up roof is completely raised at rear, and
hold for additional 1 second.
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1Automatic interior lighting
Press once and the automatic interior lighting is
activated.
Interior lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade)
delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or
when opening or closing a door. However, there will
be no (soft fade) delay when the electronic key is in
steering lock position 2.
Press again and interior lamps remain switched off,
even when centrally unlocking or opening a door.2Press to switch interior and reading lamps on or off.
3Press to switch rear passenger compartment lamp
on or off.
4Press to switch reading lamp on or off.
Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors
The lamps are switched on and off by the door contact
switches.
Note:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged,
with doors open all interior lamps go out after
approximately 5 minutes.
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Rear window sunshade (optional on model CLK 430,
standard CLK 55 AMG)
The switch is located on the center console.
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
1Hold to raise
2Hold to lower
Always raise the sunshade fully for its support against
the window frame.Sun visors
Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage
visor from inner mou nting, pivot it to th e sid e, and slide
it to the desired position.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Illuminated vanity mirrors
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting, the lamp
is switched on by opening the cover.
The lamp goes out automatically after approximately
5minutes.Interior
Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder
Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident
and sudden maneuvers.

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Glove box
1Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position
and remove.
2Locking: Turn me chanical key to the right and
remove.
3Opening: Pull on handle.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 25 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic main
key (e.g. for valet parking service).Storage compartments in center console
To open compartment in armrest:
Press button (4) and lift lid.
To open compartment under armrest:
Press button (5) and lift lid.
To c l o s e :
Lower lid until it engages in lock.
To o p e n c o ve r :
Touch top of cover (6) slightly. The cover opens
automatically.
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To o pen cup h ol der :
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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Center console, front
By touching the bottom of the cover lightly, the ashtray
opens automatically.Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear
selector lever to position “N”.
To remove ashtray:
Push sliding knob (1) toward the right to eject the
insert.
To install ashtray:
Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to
engage.
Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. With the gear selector lever in position “N”,
turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of
unintended contact with the gear selector lever.