2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET trunk release

Soft top
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Notes:
If indicator lamp blinks slowly, a malfunction has
occurred in the system.
If indicator lamp blinks rapidly, the trunk lid and/or
the luggage cover may be open, and need to be
closed.6. Lift symbol side of the soft top switch and hold:
•The roll bar lowers (when in the upper position).
•The soft top compartment cover and rear
window section of the soft top unlocks.
•The rear window section of the soft top raises.
•The soft top compartment cover opens.
•The soft top lowers into its storage compartment.
•The soft top compartment cover closes and
locks.
•The indicator lamp in the soft top switch goes
out – the lowering procedure is completed – a
signal sounds.
If the soft top switch is held or is released and lifted
again within approximately 2 seconds, the side
windows will close. If the roll bar was previously in the
upper position, it will return to that position.
The side windows can also be opened/closed later on.
Lift/press soft top switch twice and hold, see page145.
However, the side windows and the roll bar can also be
activated using their respective switches, see page143
and page51.
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Practical hints
Changing wheels 254
First aid kit 238 Tire inflation pressure 259
Shelf below rear window 238 Battery 261
Stowing things in the vehicle 238 Jump starting 263
Luggage cover 238 Towing the vehicle 265
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment 240 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 268
Vehicle jack 241 Bulbs 269
Fuses 242 Adjusting headlamp aim 274
Hood 244 Changing batteries in the electronic main key 277
Checking engine oil level 246 Raising soft top manually 280
Automatic transmission fluid level 247 Antenna 287
Coolant level 247 Manual release for fuel filler flap 287
Adding coolant 248 Trunk lamp 288
Windshield washer / headlamp clean.system
249 Replacing wiper blade insert 288
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio 249
Wheels 250
Tire replacement 250
Rotating wheels 251
Spare wheel 252
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Manual release for fuel filler flap
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Antenna
The non-retractable antenna should be removed before
entering an automatic car wash, to avoid damage to the
antenna mast or vehicle paint finish.
Do not use tools (e.g. pliers) for the antenna mast
removal.
To remove:
Unscrew antenna counterclockwise (1).
To i n stall :
Carefully position antenna mast on threaded socket and
turn clockwise (2) until hand tight.Manual release for fuel filler flap
The manual release knob is located behind the right
side trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while
simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap.
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The first 1 000 miles 171Tire inflation pressure ........................................... 259Tires
Driving instructions ........................................... 195
Tow-away alarm .......................................................44Towing the vehicle ................................................. 265Trans mission selector lever,
manually unlocking .......................................... 268
Trip computer ....................................................... 100Trip odometer ..........................................................85Trunk ....................................................................... 39
Opening 31Release switch 41
Trunk lamp ............................................................ 288
W Warranty coverage ..................................................300WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -
malfunction and warning messages ................... 235
What you should know at the gas station 211Wheels....................................................................250Where to find it ....................................................... 13Wind screen ...........................................................165Windshield washer /headlamp cleaning system
Refilling .............................................................249
Wiper blade
Replacing insert .................................................288
Vehicle jack ........................................................... 241Vehicle tools ................................................................... 240
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