2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET low beam

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Additional turn signals on the exterior mirror
The high mounted stop lamp (3rd brake lamp), and the
additional turn signals on the exterior mirrors are
equipped with LEDs.
Have the system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center if a fault or defect occurs.Adjusting headlamp aim
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow steps 1
through 5.
Please note:
•Low beam adjustments simultaneously aim the high
beam.
•Vehicle should have a normal trunk load.
1. Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft.
(7.6 m) from a vertical test screen or wall. The
centerline of the vehicle must be at a 90° angle to
the test screen.

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2. (Low beams on):
Using a carpenter’s level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (8) on the test screen using the vertex of
the angle formed in each beam image. As a check,
the distance between centerlines should be
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1/4 inches (1250 mm). If the distance does not
check, have the system verified at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.3. (Low beams off):
Measure the vertical height from the floor to
reference point (10) on high beam lens. Subtract
approx. 2 inches (53 mm) from measurement, and
mark a horizontal centerline (9) on the test screen at
the resulting height from the floor. It must be at a
90°angle to the vertical centerline.
4. Open hood.
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Turn adjusting screw (1) (counterclockwise to adjust
headlamp downward, clockwise upward) until the
headlamps illuminate the test screen as shown. The
vertex of the angle formed in each beam image
should align with the vertical and horizontal
centerlines (8 and 9).
The left and right headlamps must be adjusted
individually.
Note:
If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp
adj ustment, h ave the system ch ecked a t your a ut horized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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EELEC. STABIL. PROG. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................245
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ...................................................288
Synchronizing remote control ................................290
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Control switch ...........................................................222
Malfunction and warning messages ......................245
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Synchronizing ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp ............................................................ 231
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 65
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 41
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 181
Emission control label .................................................. 312
Engine compartment .....................................................254
ENGINE FAN - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................239
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp .......228
Engine oil additives ....................................................... 319Engine oil consumption ................................................ 113
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 112, 256
Warning ..................................................................... 244
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 112
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ................... 113
Engine oils ...................................................................... 319
Capacities ................................................................... 317
ESP (Electronic stability program) ....210, 212, 220, 278
Control switch .......................................................... 222
Malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Synchronizing ...........................................................221
Warning lamp ............................................................231
Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message .............................................. 242
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 114
Exterior lamps ............................................................... 280
Adjusting headlamp aim ......................................... 285
Fog lamps ................................................................... 114
Headlamps ...................... 114, 242, 243, 281, 285, 305
Low and high beam ........................................... 117, 282
Parking lamps ................................................... 114, 282

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IIdentification labels ........................................................311
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 150
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 84
Individual settings ......................................................... 106
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 74
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 182
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 82
Activating display ....................................................... 85
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 84
Instrument lamps ............................................................ 85
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 151
Interior lighting ............................................................. 149JJump starting .................................................................. 274KKeys, vehicle ..................................................................... 24
LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ................................................................... 114
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................ 285
Headlamps ...................... 114, 242, 243, 281, 285, 305
Low and high beam ........................................... 117, 282
Parking lamps ................................................... 114, 282
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 280
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 284
Standing lamps ................................................. 114, 282
Taillamp assemblies ........................................ 114, 283
Turn signal lamps ............................................. 117, 282
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 312
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Lighter ............................................................................. 155
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............ 203
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 30
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 240
Luggage cover ................................................................ 250