2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS ESP

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
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A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon
build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of only quality gasoline containing
additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels without such
additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the
intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to
engine performance problems such as:
•warm-up hesitation,
•unstable idle,
•knocking/pinging,
•misfire,
•power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel.
They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel
quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
•corrosion protection,
•freeze protection,
•boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a
coolant providing freeze protection to approximately
-22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the
boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling
system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide
the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the
boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every
3years.
To provide the important corrosion protection, the
solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze
(equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22°F [-30°C]). If
you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/
antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49°F [-45°C]),
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Temp era tur e
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger vehicle tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades “B” and “A” represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning!
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat build up
and possible tire failure.
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Electronic stability program (ESP)
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 211Warning lamp ......................................................... 211
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................63Emergency unlocking in case of accident .....................37Emission control ........................................................ .165Engine compartment .................................................. 233ENGINE FAN - malfunction and
warning messages ..................................................218
Engine oil additives .....................................................285Engine oil consumption .............................................. .109Engine oil level
Checking .........................................................108, 234
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ........................224
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ....................109
ENGINE OIL TEMP -
malfunction and warning messages ........................224
Engine oils ..................................................................285
Capacities..............................................................284
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................152
ESP (Electronic stability program).............................. 200
Control switch ....................................................... 201Synchronizing ....................................................... 201
Exterior lamp switch ................................................... 110Exterior lamps
Adjusting headlamp aim ........................................ 261Low and high beam ............................................... 258Parking lamps ....................................................... 258Replacing bulbs ..................................................... 256Side marker lamp, front ......................................... 260Standing lamps ..................................................... 258Taillamp assemblies............................................... 259Turn signal lamp.................................................... 258
FFirst aid kit ............................................................... 228Flexible service system (FSS) ..................................... 105Fuel filler flap
Manual release ...................................................... 268
Fuel requirements ...................................................... 286Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - Capacities ................ 284Fuses, electrical ......................................................... 231
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