2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS key battery

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Spare wheel 241
Changing wheels 242
First aid kit 228 Tire inflation pressure 247
Shelf below rear window 228 Battery 249
Stowing things in the vehicle 228 Jump starting 251
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage Towing the vehicle 253
compartment 229 Transmission selector lever,
Vehicle jack 230 manually unlocking 255
Fuses 231 Bulbs 256
Hood 233 Adjusting headlamp aim 261
Checking engine oil level 234 Changing batteries in the
Automatic transmission fluid level 236 electronic main key 264
Coolant level 236 Synchronizing remote control 266
Adding coolant 237 Emergency operation of
Windshield washer / headlamp
clean.system 238sliding/pop-up roof 267
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio 238Manual release for fuel filler flap
268
Wheels 239 Replacing wiper blade insert 268
Tire replacement 239 Trunk lamp 270
Rotating wheels 240 Roof rack 270
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Battery
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Battery
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located in the trunk
under the trunk floor.
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..Therefore, we strongly recommend that you have the
battery charge checked frequently, and corrected if
necessary, especially if you use the vehicle less than
approximately 200 miles (300 km) per month,
mostly for short distance trips, or if it is not used for
long periods of time.
Only charge a battery with a battery charger after the
battery has been disconnected from the vehicle’s
electrical circuit.
Always disconnect the battery negative lead first and
connect last.
When removing and connecting the battery, always
make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the
electronic key is in steering lock position 0. The battery
and its filler caps must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation. During removal and
installation always protect the disconnected battery
positive (+) terminal with the cover attached to the
battery.
While the engine is running the battery terminal clamps
must not be loosened or detached, otherwise the
generator and other electronic components would be
damaged.
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Electronic main key
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Changing batteries in the electronic main key
1Transmit buttons
2Lamp for battery check and function control
Checking batteries
If one of the transmit buttons (1) is pressed, the battery
check lamp (2) lights up briefly – indicating that the
batteries are in order.
Change batteries if the battery check lamp (2) does not
light up briefly.Changing batteries
Move locking tab (3) in direction of right arrow and
remove mechanical key (4, left arrow).
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Electronic main key
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latch. Press briefly (do not use mechanical key as lever)
to release battery compartment.
Rem ove mechanical key from side opening.
Lift battery compartment in direction of
arrow (7) and remove in direction of arrow (8).Change batteries (9), inserting new ones under contact
spring (10) with plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into housing until locked
in place
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Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in steering lock.
The remote control should once again be operational.
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Automatic transmission ........................................... 175
Emergency Operation .......................................... 183Fluid level ............................................................. 236Program mode selector switch ............................. 182Selector lever position ......................................... 178Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ........................................ 255
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction and
warning messages ............................................... 217
Brake pad wear ........................................................ 217Brake warning lamp .................................................. 209C
BBabySmart airbag deactivation system ......................62
Self-test ...................................................................62
Backrest .......................................................................51BAS (Brake assist system)......................................... 196Battery....................................................................... 249
Battery recycling ................................................. 250
BATTERY CHARGE - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................215
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................216
Brake assist system (BAS) ..........................................196
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................211
Brake fluid ................................................................285
Capacity................................................................284
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction and
warning messages .................................................217
Cargo area ................................................................. 152
Loading instructions ........................................... 153
Cargo tie-down rings................................................. 155Catalytic converter ................................................... 164Cellular telephone ................................................... 156Center console ............................................................ 20Central locking switch ................................................ 35Central locking system .............................................. 27
Choosing global or selective mode ........................ 29Electronic main key........................ ....................... 24Electronic reserve key ............................................ 25Locking and unlocking .......................................... 29Mechanical keys ..................................................... 32Remote control ....................................................... 27
Changing wheels ..................................................... 242Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............. 208Check regularly and before a long trip .................... 205
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