2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS check engine light

Operation Audio and telephone 123
DrivingBrakes 185
Power windows 141 Driving off 186
Sliding/pop-up roof 143 Control and operation of radio Parking 187
Interior lighting 145 transmitters 162 Tires 187
Rear window sunshade 146 COMAND, radio, telephone and Snow chains 190
Sun visors 146 two-way radio 162 Winter driving instructions 190
Illuminated vanity mirrors 147 Maintenance 163 Deep water 191
Interior 147 Catalytic converter 164 Passenger compartment 192
Storage compartments, armrest and
cup holder 147Emission control 165 Travelling abroad 192
Glove box 148 Tele Aid 166 Cruise control 193
Ashtrays 150 Steering lock 172 Brake assist system (BAS) 196
Lighter 151 Starting and turning off the engine 174 Antilock brake system (ABS) 198
Enlarged cargo area – split folding rear
seat backrest 152Automatic transmission 175
Electronic stability program (ESP)
200
Loading instructions 153 Parking brake 184 What you should know at the
Cargo tie down rings 155 Driving instructions 184 gas station 203
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 155 Drive sensibly – save fuel 184 Check regularly and before a
long trip 205
Telephone, general 156 Drinking and driving 185
Cellular telephone 156 Pedals 185
Garage door opener 157 Power assistance 185
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Instrument cluster displayBRAKE FLUID 217 Coolant level 236
PARKING BRAKE 218 Adding coolant 237
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster 208ENGINE FAN 218 Windshield washer / headlamp
clean.system 238
On-board diagnostic systemCheck engine malfunction indicator lamp
208COOLANT (coolant level) 219 Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio 238
Brake warning lamp 209 COOLANT (coolant temp.) 220 Wheels 239
Supplemental restraint system STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 221 Tire replacement 239
(SRS) indicator lamp 210 LIGHT SENSOR 221 Rotating wheels 240
Fuel reserve and fuel cap LIGHTING SYSTEM 222 Spare wheel 241
placement warning 210 WASHER FLUID 223 Changing wheels 242
Electronic stability program(ESP) OIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) 224 Tire inflation pressure 247
warning lamp 211 ENGINE OIL LEVEL 224 Battery 249
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp 211 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic Jump starting 251
ABS malfunction indicator lamp 211 stability program) 226 Towing the vehicle 253
Telescoping steering column – Transmission selector lever,
indicator lamp 212
Practical hintsmanually unlocking 255
Seat belt warning lamp 212 Bulbs 256
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the First aid kit 228 Adjusting headlamp aim 261
center console 212 Shelf below rear window 228 Changing batteries in the
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 212 Stowing things in the vehicle 228 electronic main key 264
Roll bar warning lamp 221 Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage Synchronizing remote control 266
Malfunction and warning messages in compartment 229 Emergency operation of
the multifunction display 213 Vehicle jack 230 sliding/pop-up roof 267
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 214 Fuses 231
Manual release for fuel filler flap
268
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 215 Hood 233 Replacing wiper blade insert 268
ABS-SYSTEM 216 Checking engine oil level 234 Trunk lamp 270
BRAKE ASSIST 216 Automatic transmission fluid level 236 Roof rack 270
BRAKE LINING WEAR 217
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Central locking system
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Note:
We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve
key plus mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe
place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never
leave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle.
Obtaining replacement keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking
system requiring a special key manufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Start lock-out
Important!
Removing the electronic key from the steering lock
activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be
started.
Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock
deactivates the start lock-out.Note:
In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is
in order), the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-
MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
General notes on the central locking system
If the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:
•Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door
handle. Check the batteries of the electronic main
key, see page264, or synchronize the remote
control, see page266.
•Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door.
To start the engine, insert the electronic main key in
the steering lock. There could be a slight delay until
the electronic main key can be turned in the
steering lock.
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Check regularly and before a long trip
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Check regularly and before a long trip 1Engine oil level
See “Engine oil level, checking” on page108and
page234.
2Coolant level
See “Coolant level” on page237.
3Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page 285.
4Windshield washer system
Headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page238.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page256.
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Instrument cluster display
BRAKE FLUID 217
PARKING BRAKE 218
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster 208ENGINE FAN 218
On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp
208COOLANT (coolant level) 219
Brake warning lamp 209 COOLANT (coolant temp.) 220
Supplemental restraint system STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 221
(SRS) indicator lamp 210 LIGHT SENSOR 221
Fuel reserve and fuel cap LIGHTING SYSTEM 222
placement warning 210 WASHER FLUID 223
Electronic stability program(ESP) OIL TEMP. (engine oil temperature) 224
warning lamp 211 ENGINE OIL LEVEL 224
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp 211 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic
ABS malfunction indicator lamp 211 stability program) 226
Telescoping steering column –
indicator lamp 212
Seat belt warning lamp 212
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
center console 212
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 212
Roll bar warning lamp 221
Malfunction and warning messages in
the multifunction display 213
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE 214
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 215
ABS-SYSTEM 216
BRAKE ASSIST 216
BRAKE LINING WEAR 217
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Malfunction and indicator lamps
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The yellow ESP warning lamp in the
speedometer dial comes on with the
electronic key in steering lock position 2.
It should go out with engine running.
See page200if the warning lamp lights up or flashes
when the vehicle is moving.
BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp
The malfunction indicator lamp for the ESP
is combined with that of the BAS.
The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the
electronic key in steering lock position 2. It should go
out with the engine running.
If the BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp remains
illuminated with the engine running, see page201
.ABS malfunction indicator lamp
The ABS malfunction indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on with the
electronic key in steering lock position 2 and
should go out with the engine running.
When the ABS malfunction indicator lamp symbol and
warning in the instrument cluster remains illuminated
while the engine is running, it indicates that the ABS
has detected a malfunction and has switched off. In this
case, the brake system functions in the usual manner,
but without antilock assistance.
With the ABS malfunctioning, the BAS and ESP are also
switched off. Both malfunction indicator lamps come on
with the engine running.
If the charging voltage falls below 10 volts, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on and the ABS is
switched off. When the voltage is above this value again,
the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the
ABS is operational.
Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
See page198 for notes on the antilock brake system
(ABS).
BAS
ESP
ABS
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Malfunction and warning messages
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if it comes on while driving, this indicates a failure in
the parking lamp, taillamp, stop lamp, or low beam
headlamp. See page256 for instructions on replacing
bulbs.
If an exterior lamp fails, the message will appear only
when that lamp is switched on.
If a brake lamp fails, the message will appear when
applying the brake and stays on until the engine is
turned off.
Note:
If additional lighting is installed (e.g. auxiliary
headlamps etc.) be certain to connect into the fuse
before the failure indicator monitoring unit order to
avoid damaging the system.
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LAMP DEFECTIVE CHECK LAMPS!
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!
2 C*
* C = Category, see page 2132
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