technical data MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG 2002 C208 Owner's Manual

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Switching between name search and number search
Press ABC key - Name search
Press NUM key - Number search
Searching and selecting phone book entries by name
Press the ABC key. The current name is shown on the
display. The stored entries in alphabetical order can be
selected using the or button. By pressing the
or buttons, the stored entries can be selected
according to alphabetical initial letters (e.g. A-Adam,
B-Brown, M-Miller).
Searching and selecting phone book entries by
number
Press the NUM key. The current number is shown on
the display. The stored entries can be selected in
numerical order using the or button. By
pressing the or buttons, the stored entries
can be selected in increments of 5 (e.g. Entry no. 2,
Entry no. 7, etc.).Placing a call
When a number or a name
has been selected using the
method described above,
press the SND key.
Manual repeat dialing (redial)
The last number entered can be re-selected by pressing
the SND key once and the call can be placed by pressing
the SND key a second time. The last dialed telephone
number is shown on the display. Using the , ,
or button, the numbers stored in the re-dial
memory of the telephone can be selected.
The abbreviation L and the
number in the memory are
shown in the top line of the
display.
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Accepting incoming call in telephone mode
With an incoming call, the ringing tone will be heard
and the message “CALL” appears in the display. Press
the SND key to answer the call.
Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode
If the telephone is activated in the background
(telephone symbol in the display), then a switch is made
automatically to telephone when an incoming call is
received. The audio source is muted, the ringing tone is
heard and the message “CALL” appears. After the call
has been terminated, the previously selected audio
source is resumed.
Terminating call
A current call can be terminated by pressing the END
key.Component malfunctions
The radio, CD changer
1, and Mercedes-Benz integrated
cellular telephone
1 are part of a fiberoptic networked
system. Failure of one of the components can lead to
malfunctions of the other components. Please contact
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes for more information in the event
of a malfunction.
1Optional equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Power windows
Power window switches located on center consoleTurn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Press switch in to resistance point:
kto open
jto close
Release switch when window is in desired position.
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Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will
not operate if a window is being closed by pressing
the switch to its resistance point and holding it
there, or when using the remote control.The c los in g proc ed ure c an b e im m edi ately reversed
by either pressing the switch k or pressing
button Πon the remote control, and holding it.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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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 opened or closed with
the infrared remote control while unlocking or locking
the vehicle doors or trunk, see page 31.
If the express closing function of the door windows is
interrupted, press and hold the switch j to close the
window completely.
The automatic full closing procedure of the window
should now be reactivated.
Synchronizing power windows
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or low), the windows cannot be opened or
closed by the express feature.
To resynchronize the express feature, press j si de 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 and closing 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 31.
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 c los in g proc ed ure c an b e im m edi ately 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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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Interior lighting
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 mounting, pivot it to the side, 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 mechanical 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 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 ove r :
Touch top of cover (6) slightly. The cover opens
automatically.
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