2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 alarm

IntroductionCentral locking switch 35 Exterior rear view mirrors 75
Product information 7 Automatic central locking 36 Instrument cluster 78
Operator’s manual 8 Emergency unlocking in case of accident 37 Multifunction steering wheel,
Wheretofindit 13 Trunk 38multifunction display
84
Reporting Safety Defects 15 Trunk lid release switch 40Trip and main odometer,
Antitheft alarm system 41 vehicle speed, FSS and engine
Instruments and controlsTow-away alarm 43 oil level indicator 88
Instruments and controls 18 Power seats, front 44
Center console 20 Front head restraints 49 Audio systems 89
Overhead control panel 21 Head restraints, rear 50 Telephone 92
Backrest 51 Navigation system 97
OperationMulticontour seat 52 Trip computer 98
Vehicle keys 24 Heated seats 53 Malfunction message memory 100
Start lock-out 26 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 55 Individual settings 102
General notes on the central
locking system 26Seat belts 55 Setting the audio volume 104
Central locking system 27 Seat belt nonusage warning system 56 Flexible service system (FSS) 105
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control 27BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 62 Checking engine oil level 108
Locking and unlocking 29 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 63 Engine oil consumption 109
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control 29Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 63 Exterior lamp switch 110
Opening the trunk 30 Airbags 64 Night security illumination 111
Opening and closing windows
from outside 30Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 69Headlamp cleaning system 112
Panic button 32 Infant and child restraint systems 70 Combination switch 113
Mechanical keys 32 Adjusting telescoping steering column 73 Hazard warning flasher switch 115
Doors
33 Inside rear view mirror 74 Automatic climate control 116
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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 page
For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate
control, see page 1
2
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1Side air outlet, adjustable
2Air volume control for side air outlet
3Exterior lamp switch, see page 11
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4Parking brake release, see page 184
5Parking brake pedal, see page 184
6Hood lock release, see page 2339
7Combination switch, see page 113
8Cruise control switch, see page 193
9Multifunction steering wheel, see page 84
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
10Instrument cluster, see page 78
11Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12Steering lock with ignition/starter switch,
see page17213Center air outlets, adjustable
14Air volume control for center air outlets
15Left front seat heater switch, see page 53
16Headlamp washer switch, see page 112
17Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page 50
18Hazard warning flasher switch
19Central locking switch, see page 35
20Switch for tow-away alarm, see page43
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system,
see page41
21Right front seat heater switch, see page 53
22Automatic climate control, see page 116
Rear window defroster switch
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2), see page 148
24Audio system,
25Storage compartment
26Ashtray with lighter, see page 150
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Operation
Tow-away alarm 43 Multifunction steering wheel,
Power seats, front 44multifunction display
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Vehicle keys 24 Front head restraints 49Trip and main odometer, vehicle
speed, FSS and engine
Start lock-out 26 Head restraints, rear 50 oil level indicator 88
General notes on the central
locking system 26Backrest 51 Audio systems 89
Central locking system 27 Multicontour seat 52 Telephone 92
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control 27Heated seats 53 Navigation system 97
Locking and unlocking 29 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 55 Trip computer 98
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control 29Seat belts 55 Malfunction message memory 100
Opening the trunk 30 Seat belt nonusage warning system 56 Individual settings 102
Opening and closing windows
from outside 30BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 62 Setting the audio volume 104
Panic button 32 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 63 Flexible service system (FSS) 105
Mechanical keys 32 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 63 Checking engine oil level 108
Doors 33 Airbags 64
Central locking switch 35 Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 69
Automatic central locking 36 Infant and child restraint systems 70
Emergency unlocking in case of Adjusting telescoping steering column 73
accident 37 Inside rear view mirror 74
Trunk 38 Exterior rear view mirrors 75
Trunk lid release switch 40 Instrument cluster 78
Antitheft alarm system 41
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Panic button
To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one
second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps
will operate for approximately 3 minutes.
To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic
key in steering lock.Note:
For operation in the USA only: This device complies
with Part 15, of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
WARNING: Changes or modification not expressly
approved by party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Mechanical keys
The mechanical keys work only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.
Notes:
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or antitheft alarm system.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Doors
1Opening – pull handle
2Unlocking driver’s door
3Locking driver’s door
4Individual door from inside:
•Push lock button down to lock.
•Pull inside door handle to unlock.Important!
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or antitheft alarm system.
When you lock the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the door lock button should move down.

Each individual door must be locked with the respective
when it is closed. In addition lock the trunk. door lock button - the driver's door can only be locked
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1 2 3
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the
alarm. When opening a door while the central locking
system is in the:
•selective unlocking mode, only that individual door
is unlocked. The remaining door, the trunk and fuel
filler flap remain locked,
•global unlocking mode, both doors, the trunk and
fuel filler flap are unlocked.Notes:
When opening a door, the door window lowers slightly.
After closing the door, the window closes again.
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.
To lock, pu sh down lock button and turn mecha nica l key
in driver’s door lock to position 3. In addition lock the
trunk.
To unlock, pull inside door handle and turn mechanical
key in driver’s door lock to position 2.
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic main key.
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Central locking switch
1Locking
2Unl ock ing
The central locking switch is located in the center
console.The doors and trunk can only be locked with the central
locking switch, if both doors are closed.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the selective remote control
mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the global remote control mode,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened
from the inside.
Notes:
If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote
control, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with
the central locking switch.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door with the inside door handle will
trigger the alarm. To cancel the alarm, insert the
electronic key in the steering lock or press buttonŒ
or‹ on the electronic main key.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the central locking switch.
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Central locking system
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trunk
When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked
when centrally unlocking the vehicle.
To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk,
lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only
the electronic main key less its mechanical key with the
vehicle.
Notes:
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or antitheft alarm system.
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0Neutral position – push to open (arrow)
1Unlocking
2Separate locking of trunk – remove mechanical key
in this position.
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