2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET wheel

IntroductionCentral locking switch 36 Antiglare night position 75
Product information 7 Automatic central locking 37 Exterior rear view mirrors 76
Operator’s manual 8 Emergency unlocking in case of accident 38 Instrument cluster 80
Where to find it 13 Trunk 39 Multifunction steering wheel,
Reporting Safety Defects 15 Trunk lid release switch 41multifunction display
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Antitheft alarm system 42 Trip and main odometer, vehicle
Instruments and controlsTow-away alarm 44 speed, FSS and engine oil level
Instruments and controls 18 Power seats, front 45 indicator 90
Center console 20 Front head restraints 50 Audio systems 91
Overhead control panel 21 Roll bar and head restraints, rear 51 Telephone 94
Backrest 53 Navigation system 99
OperationMulticontour seat 54 Trip computer 100
Vehicle keys 24 Heated seats 55 Malfunction message memory 102
Start lock-out 27 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 57 Individual settings 104
General notes on the central
locking system 27Seat belts 57 Setting the audio volume 106
Central locking system 28 Seat belt nonusage warning system 58 Flexible service system (FSS) 107
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control 28BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 63 Engine oil level indicator 110
Locking and unlocking 30 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 64 Engine oil consumption 111
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control 31Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 64 Exterior lamp switch 112
Opening the trunk 31 Airbags 65 Night security illumination 113
Opening and closing windows
from outside 32Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 70Headlamp cleaning system 114
Panic button 33 Infant and child restraint systems 71 Combination switch 115
Mechanical keys 33 Adjusting telescoping steering column 74 Hazard warning flasher switch 117
Doors 34 Inside rear view mirror 75 Automatic climate control 118
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Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
center console 221Practical hintsJump starting 263
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 221 First aid kit 238 Towing the vehicle 265
Roll bar warning lamp 221 Shelf below rear window 238 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking 268
Malfunction and warning messages in
the multifunction display 222Stowing things in the vehicle 238 Bulbs 269
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine
control unit) 223Luggage cover 238 Adjusting headlamp aim 274
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several
systems) 223Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment 240Changing batteries in the
electronic main key 277
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 224 Vehicle jack 241 Raising soft top manually 280
ABS-SYSTEM 225 Fuses 242 Antenna 287
BRAKE ASSIST 225 Hood 244 Manual release for fuel filler
BRAKE LINING WEAR 226 Checking engine oil level 246 flap 287
BRAKE FLUID 226 Automatic transmission fluid level 247 Trunk lamp 288
PARKING BRAKE 227 Coolant level 247 Replacing wiper blade insert 288
ENGINE FAN 227 Adding coolant 248
COOLANT (coolant level) 228
Windshield washer / headlamp clean.system
249
Vehicle care
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant
temperature) 229Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio 249Cleaning and care of the vehicle 292
LIGHTING SYSTEM 230 Wheels 250 Engine cleaning 293
LIGHT SENSOR 231 Tire replacement 250 Vehicle washing 293
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 231 Rotating wheels 251 Power washer 293
OIL TEMP. 232 Spare wheel 252 Plastic and rubber parts 293
ENGINE OIL LEVEL 232 Changing wheels 254 Tar stains 294
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic
stability program) 234Tire inflation pressure 259 Window cleaning 294
WASHER FLUID 235 Battery 261
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Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal
lenses 294Technical data
Wiper blade 294 Spare parts service 300 Coolants 311
Seat belts 294 Warranty coverage 300 Consumer information 313
Headliner 294 Identification labels301 Uniform tire quality grading 313
Instrument cluster 294 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 302 Index 315
Steering wheel and gear selector lever 295 Technical data 303
Hard plastic trim items 295 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities 307
Upholstery 295 Engine oils 309
Ornamental moldings 295 Engine oil additives 309
Paintwork, painted body components 296 Air conditioner refrigerant 309
Light alloy wheels 296 Brake fluid 309
Soft top 297 Premium unleaded gasoline 310
Wind screen 298 Fuel requirements 310
Rubber weatherstrip 298 Gasoline additives 311
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Instruments and controls
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index For more detailed descriptions see Index on page315.
For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate
control, see page118.
1Side air outlet, adjustable
2Air volume control for side air outlet
3Exterior lamp switch, see page112
4Parking brake release, see page192
5Parking brake pedal, see page192
6Hood lock release, see page244
7Combination switch, see page115
8Cruise control switch, see page201
9Multifunction steering wheel, see page86
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
10Instrument cluster, see page80
11Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12Steering lock with ignition/starter
switch, see page18013Center air outlets, adjustable
14Air volume control for center air outlets
15Left front seat heater switch, see page55
16Headlamp washer switch, see page114
17Roll bar switch, see page52
Roll bar warning lamp
18Hazard warning flasher switch, see page117
19Central locking switch, see page 36
20Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 44
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see
page 42
21Right front seat heater switch, see page55
22Automatic climate control, see page118
Rear window defroster switch
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2), see page148
24Audio system,
25Storage compartment
26Ashtray with lighter, see page150
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display 86
Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and
engine oil level indicator
90Power windows 143
Audio systems 91 Interior lighting 146
Telephone 94 Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors 146
Navigation system 99 Sun visors 147
Trip computer 100 Illuminated vanity mirrors 147
Malfunction message memory 102 Interior 148
Individual settings 104 Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder 148
Setting the audio volume 106 Glove box 148
Flexible service system (FSS) 107 Ashtray 150
Engine oil level indicator 110 Lighter 151
Engine oil consumption 111 Cargo tie down rings 152
Exterior lamp switch 112 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 152
Night security illumination 113 Armrest, rear bench 152
Headlamp cleaning system 114 Telephone, general 153
Combination switch 115 Cellular telephone 153
Hazard warning flasher switch 117 Garage door opener 154
Automatic climate control 118 Soft top 158
Operation Audio and telephone 125 Wind screen 165
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Important!
When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a
dynamometer test stand, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle
doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right
rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph
(15 km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.Emergency unlocking in case of accident
The doors unlock automatically a short time after a
strong deceleration is detected, such as in a collision
(this is intended to aid rescue and exit).However, the
electronic key must still be in the steering lock.
Driving on rough roads may cause the vehicle to unlock.
If necessary, the vehicle can be locked again with the
central locking switch, see page 36.
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Seats
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
The slide switches are located in each door.
We recommend to adjust the power seat in the following
order:
1Seat, up/down
Press the switch (up/down direction) until
comfortable seating position with still sufficient
headroom is reached.
2Seat, fore/aft
Press the switch (fore/aft direction) until a
comfortable seating position is reached that still
allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as
possible, consistent with ability to properly operate
controls.
Note:
Do not move the front passenger seat completely
forward if objects are stored in the parcel net in the
front passenger side footwell. Items in the net may
be damaged.
3Seat cushion tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your legs are lightly supported.
4Backrest tilt
Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until
your arms are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
5Head restraint
During seat adjustment, the head restraint is
automatically adjusted based on seat (fore/aft)
position to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level. Please check the position
of the head restraint to assure that it supports the
back of the head approximately at ear level. The
head restraint angle can also be adjusted manually.
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Notes:
Your vehicle is equipped with power head restraints, do
not try to raise or lower them manually.
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Seats
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Important!
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust
the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft
placement and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head
restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See
also airbag section on page 66 for proper seat
positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort.
Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be
adjusted for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
side front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.
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