2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET Owner's Manual

Emergency operation of soft top
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5. Unlock soft top storage compartment:
Open trunk lid with mechanical key and lift
protection cover.
Using screwdriver (supplied in vehicle tool kit), turn
screw two turns counterclockwise to the stop.
Close trunk lid.
Important!
Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is
locked again when closing the lid.6. Place open-end wrench (1) (supplied in vehicle tool
kit) on bolt between backrest and soft top
compartment cover. Turn wrench (1) in direction of
arrow to its stop and remove.
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Emergency operation of soft top
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upright position.
Place hands from below on upper section of soft
top (3) and pull hard to move soft top (4) out of its
storage compartment. 8. Move soft top toward windshield header (arrow).
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Do not place your hands in areas marked X.
Serious personal injury may occur.
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Emergency operation of soft top
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9. Do not place soft top frame (5) onto windshield
header.
10. Place rear window section of soft top (6) in its
vertical position.
11. Close soft top compartment cover (2) by placing
hands near edges (arrows). The soft top
compartment cover must lock in the first notch of
compartment cover catch.12. Lock soft top storage compartment:
Place open-end wrench (1) on bolt between backrest
and soft top compartment cover. Turn wrench (1) in
direction of arrow to its stop and remove.
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Emergency operation of soft top
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14. Open trunk lid with mechanical key and carefully
guide luggage cover into its storage compartment.15. Insert hex-socket wrench (7) to lock the soft top bow.
Press soft top bow down onto soft top compartment
cover.
Insert and turn wrench in direction of arrow (8) to
lock soft top bow.
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16. Using screwdriver (supplied in vehicle tool kit), turn
screw clockwise to the stop.
17. Close trunk lid.
Important!
Do not place mechanical key inside trunk, since trunk is
locked again when closing the lid.18. Press lock button (9) and fold down locking
handle (10).
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frame carefully down until it meets the windshield
header attachment points.
Turn locking handle counterclockwise to the stop to
lock the soft top.
Fold locking handle up until lock button engages.
Note:
Have the soft top operation checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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Manual release for fuel filler flap
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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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Trunk lamp
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If the trunk is to remain open for a long period of time,
the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the
plunger in the switch (arrow). This prevents the vehicle
battery from being discharged.
When the trunk lid is closed, the switch will reset and
turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened.Replacing wiper blade insert
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering
lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise the
motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed.
An improperly installed wiper blade may cause
windshield damage.
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