2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS maintenance

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If a tire constantly loses air, it should be inspected for
damage.
The spare tire should be checked periodically for
condition and inflation. Spare tire will age and become
worn over time even if never used, and thus should be
inspected and replaced when necessary.Battery
Important!
Battery replacement information:
The maintenance-free battery is located in the trunk
under the trunk floor.
The service life of the battery is dependent on its
condition of charge. The battery should always be kept
sufficiently charged, in order to last an optimum length
of time.
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Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can
result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they
are more likely to become punctured or damaged
by road debris, potholes etc.. Follow recommended
inflation pressures.Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified
vehicle capacity weight (as indicated by the label
on the driver’s door latch post). Overloading the
tires can overheat them, possibly causing a
blowout.
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in
severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting, you
might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water and seek medical help if necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks
away from battery, avoid improper connection of
jumper cables, smoking etc..
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Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock
of original spare parts required for maintenance and
repair work. In addition, strategically located parts
distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts
service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts, for
Mercedes-Benz models, are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and
adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should
be installed.
Important!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not
authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle
which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or compromise its durability or
safety.Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
“warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet and your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any
defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
1. New vehicle limited warranty
2. Emission system warranty
3. Emission performance warranty
4. California, Massachusetts, and Vermont emission
control systems warranty
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties,
copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information
booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
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KKeys, vehicle ..................................................................... 24LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ....................................................................114
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................278
Headlamps ..................... 114, 239, 240, 274, 278, 292
Low and high beam .......................................... 117, 275
Parking lamp ..............................................................114
Parking lamps ...........................................................275
Replacing bulbs .........................................................273
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................277
Standing lamp ............................................................114
Standing lamps ..........................................................275
Taillamp assemblies ......................................... 114, 276
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 275
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................298
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................240
Lighter ............................................................................. 158
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................239Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 199
Loading instructions ...................................................... 160
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 30
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 237
MMaintenance ...................................................................175
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ........................................ 226
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................231
ABS-SYSTEM ............................................................. 234
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ......................................... 233
BRAKE ASSIST ......................................................... 234
BRAKE FLUID ........................................................... 235
BRAKE LINING WEAR ............................................ 235
COOLANT (coolant level) ........................................ 237
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) .............. 238
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) ........ 232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ............... 232
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................ 242
ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 236
ENGINE OIL LEVEL .................................................. 241
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 240
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................................................. 239
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