2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS Owners Manual

102 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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Trip computer 1“AFTER START” – trip odometer records distance
from first start after more than five hours of
electronic key not in steering lock position 2
2“AFTER RESET” – trip odometer records distance
from first engine start until it is reset
3Estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank
contents
4Distance covered “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
5Elapsed time “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
6Average speed “AFTER START” respectively
“AFTER RESET”
7Average fuel consumption “AFTER START”
respectively “AFTER RESET”
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103 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the
display (1, 2 or 3) appears.
Press the j or k button until the “AFTER START”
short distance memory (1), the “AFTER RESET” long
distance memory (2) or estimated range remaining and
fuel tank contents indicator (3) appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Important!
The reading in the display “TANK CONTENT” might be
off by approximately +/– 2.2 US qt (2 l). Please refuel in
time.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Note:
The “AFTER START” display (1) always appears when
the trip computer is called up.To reset the “AFTER START” (1) or “AFTER RESET” (2)
odometer memory at any time:
Call up the relevant display (1 or 2) using the j or
k button and press the J button in the instrument
cluster until the values are reset to “0”.
The “AFTER START” trip odometer reading is
automatically reset after four hours of electronic key not
being in steering lock position 2.
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Malfunction message memory 1There are no messages stored in the system
2Number of messages stored in the system
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
malfunction message memory (1 or 2) is displayed.
Press the j or k button if display (2) appears.
The stored malfunction messages will now be displayed
in order. See page 231 for malfunction and warning
messages. Display (2) will reappear after you have
scanned all the malfunction messages.
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105 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Should any malfunction or warning messages be stored
while driving, they will reappear in the display (2) when
the electronic key is in steering lock position 0 or
removed from the steering lock.
Specific malfunctions can be recalled by pressing
button J. Each malfunction or warning message must
be acknowledged by pressing button J. Once all
messages are cancelled, the odometer display should
reappear.
Pressing the J button in the instrument cluster,
immediately switches to the next malfunction message.
The malfunction or warning message memory will be
cleared when the electronic key is turned in the steering
lock to position 1 or 2. Should any subsequent
malfunctions occur, they will be displayed in the
malfunction message memory.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.Important!
Malfunctions and warning messages are only indicated
for certain systems and displayed to a low level of detail.
The malfunction and warning messages are simply a
reminder with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the driver’s responsibility to
maintain the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle and by bringing the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages. See page 231.
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Individual settings
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107 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SET TIME HOURS”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
3“SET TIME MINUTES”
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
4“12/24 HOURS” – the unit set is displayed in the
instrument cluster
(Only vehicles without COMAND)
5“TEMP. INDICATOR” – the unit set is displayed in
the outside temperature display in the instrument
cluster and in the automatic air conditioner display
6“DISPLAY VALUES IN” – the unit set is displayed in
the trip and main odometer
7“TEXT” – sets the language used in the
multifunction display8“STATION SEARCH USING” – radio adjustment
“FREQUENCY” – use the j or k button to
select a frequency
“MEMORY” – use the j or k button to select
a stored station (preset memory)
9See page 108 for instructions on returning the
setting menus to the factory settings
10Selection marker – indicates the setting selected
Note:
These settings may only be performed with the vehicle
at standstill and with the electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2.
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Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appear.
Press the j or k button until the required setting
menu (2 to 8) is displayed.
Pressing the æ or ç button sets the time in
setting menus (2, 3) and controls the selection marker
in setting menus (4 to 8).
The settings made are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear again after you have run through all the setting
menus.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Notes:
Settings can only be selected with the vehicle stationary
or moving slowly.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear if you speed up.
The setting menu previously called up will reappear
when the vehicle stops or slows down, providing no
other system has been called up in the meantime.To return setting menus (4 to 8) to their factory settings:
•Call up the individual setting preliminary
display (1).
•Press the J button in the instrument cluster for
approximately 3 seconds. Display (9) will appear.
•Press the J button once more, the message
“RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS” appears in the
display.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear if you do not press the J button within
about 5 seconds. The setting menus will not be
reset.
Setting the audio volume
You can only adjust the volume of the system currently
in use. The volume setting for each system (audio,
telephone and navigation and voice recognition system)
is stored separately.
Setting button:
æ increases the volume.
ç reduces the volume.
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109 Flexible service system
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Flexible service system (FSS)
(service indicator)
The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is
directly related to the operating conditions of the
vehicle.
The symbol 9 or ½ appears together with a
message in the multifunction indicator prior to the next
suggested service. Depending on operating conditions
throughout the year, the next service is calculated and
displayed in days or distance remaining.The message is displayed for approx. 10 seconds when
turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2,
or while driving when reaching the service warning
threshold.
The symbols and messages indicate the type of service
to be performed:
9Service A
½Service B
One of the following messages will appear in the display
(e.g. Service A):
“SERVICE A – IN xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – IN xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS”
“SERVICE A – EXCEEDED BY xx MILES” (Canada: KM)
“SERVICE A – DUE NOW”
The next service due date is displayed either in days or
in miles, depending on your driving style.
Once the suggested service term has passed, the symbol
and message appear for approx. 30 seconds and a signal
sounds every time when turning the electronic key in
steering lock to position 2.
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