2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET manual transmission

188 Tele Aid
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call
(e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not
available). The message “INFO – CALL FAILED” appears
in the multifunction display.
Information calls can be terminated using the
ìbutton on the multifunction steering wheel.
Important!
If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after
pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated (in
red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault
or the service is not currently active, and may not
initiate a call. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and
h ave t he system checked or contac t t he Response Center
at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada) as soon as possible.Upgrade Signals
Tele Aid system processes calls using the following
priority.
•Automatic emergency – First priority
•Manual emergency – Second priority
•Roadside assistance – Third priority
•Information – Fourth priority
Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are
connected, an upgrade (alternating) tone will be heard,
and the appropriate indicator lamp will flash. If certain
information such as vehicle identification number or
client information is not available, the operator may
need to retransmit. During this time you will hear a
chirp and voice contact will be interrupted. Voice
contact will resume once the retransmission is
completed. Once a call is concluded, a chirp will be
heard and the appropriate indicator lamp will stop
flashing. The COMAND system operation will resume
(only vehicles with COMAND).

198 Automatic transmission
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Selector lever position
The current selector lever position is indicated in the
gear range indicator display. The automatic gear
shifting process can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.Park position
The park position is to be used when parking the
vehicle. Engage only with the vehicle stopped.
The park position is not intended to serve as a
brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the
driver should always use the parking brake in
addition to placing the selector lever in park to
secure the vehicle.
Note:
The electronic key can only be removed from the
steering lock with the selector lever in
position “P”. With the electronic key removed, the
selector lever is locked in position “P”.
With a malfunction in the vehicle’s electrical
system the selector lever could remain locked in
position “P”. To unlock the selector lever
manually, see page 279.
Reverse gear
Shift to reverse gear only with the vehicle
sto p ped .
10

249 Contents – Practical hints
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................250
Shelf below rear window ..............250
Stowing things in
the vehicle ..................................250
Luggage cover .................................250
Fuses ................................................252
Hood .................................................254
Checking engine oil level .............256
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................257
Coolant level ...................................257
Adding coolant ...........................258
Windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system .........................259Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 259
Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 260
Vehicle jack .................................... 261
Wheels ............................................ 262
Tire replacement ....................... 262
Rotating wheels ......................... 263
Spare wheel .................................... 264
Changing wheels ........................... 266
Tire inflation pressure ..................271
Battery ............................................. 272
Jump starting ..................................274
Towing the vehicle .........................276
Exterior lamps ............................... 280
Headlamp assembly .................. 281
Taillamp assemblies .................. 283Adjusting headlamp aim ...............285
Changing batteries in
the electronic main key ...........288
Synchronizing
remote control ...........................290
Raising soft top manually ............. 291
Antenna ...........................................298
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................298
Trunk lamp .....................................299
Replacing wiper
blade insert ................................299

279 Towing
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking
In the case of power failure the transmission selector
lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.To do so, insert a pin (1), e.g. ball point pen, into the
covered opening below the position “D” of the shift
pattern. While pushing the pin down, move selector
lever from position “P”.
Af ter remova l of t he pin f rom th e opening , t he cover will
not close fully. Only after moving the selector lever to
positions “D+” and “D–” does the cover return to its
closed position.

326 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Defrosting ................................................................... 123
Display and controls ................................................. 122
Dust filter ................................................................... 126
Economy ..................................................................... 123
Rear window defroster ............................................. 124
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ............... 125
Special settings ......................................................... 123
Automatic transmission ............................................... 195
Emergency operation ...............................................203
Fluid level ...................................................................257
Program mode selector switch ...............................202
Selector lever position .............................................. 198
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 279
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 64
Self-test ......................................................................... 64
Backrest, front seat .......................................................... 54
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 216
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Battery .............................................................................272
Battery recycling .......................................................273
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................236Block heater .................................................................... 212
BRAKE ASSIST - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 237
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 216
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................231
Brake fluid ..................................................... 229, 317, 319
Capacity ...................................................................... 317
BRAKE FLUID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
BRAKE LINING WEAR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
Brake pad wear .............................................................. 238
Brake warning lamp ..................................................... 229
Brake fluid low ......................................................... 229
Brakes ................................................... 204, 206, 216, 220
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 317
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 156
Catalytic converter ......................................................... 180
Cellular telephone .......................................................... 157
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 36

334 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TTachometer ....................................................................... 87
Technical data ................................................................ 313
Electrical system ....................................................... 315
Main dimensions ...................................................... 316
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Weights ....................................................................... 315
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 182
Emergency calls ........................................................ 183
Information ................................................................ 187
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 185
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 186
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................247
Telephone .......................................................................... 96
General notes ............................................................. 157
Incoming call ............................................................. 100
Redialing ...................................................................... 98
Telephone book ........................................................... 96
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 178
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 76
Indicator lamp ...........................................................232
Telescoping steering column - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................243The first 1 000 miles .....................................................179
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 271
Tire speed rating ............................................................ 210
Tire traction ................................................................... 209
Tires ................................................................................ 323
Driving instructions ................................................ 208
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 263
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 271
Tire replacement ...................................................... 262
Winter driving instructions ..................................... 211
Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 276
Transmission .................................................................. 195
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 279
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 213
Trip computer .................................................................102
Trip odometer ...................................................................87
Trunk .................................................................................38
Opening ........................................................................ 31
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Separately locked ........................................................ 38
Trunk lamp .................................................................... 299