2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS service indicator

187 Tele Aid
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Stolen vehicle tracking services
In the event your vehicle was stolen, report the incident
to the police who will issue a numbered incident report.
Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response
Center.
The Response Center will then attempt to covertly
contact the vehicle’s Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle
is located, the Response Center will contact the local
Law Enforcement and you. The vehicle’s location will
only be provided to Law Enforcement.
Info Services (optional, except Canada)
(only vehicles with COMAND)
Info Services categories include news, sports, stocks,
weather and calendar reminders. Choices can be
selected via www.mbusa.com or by calling 1-800-FOR-
MERcedes.
To request Info Services press the SVC button on the
COMAND system, then select “SEND NEW REQUEST
FOR INFO SERVICE”. “NEW INFO SERVICE REQUEST
TRANSMITTED” will appear in the COMAND display
and call status messages will appear in the
multifunction display.Once information is available, the message “NEW INFO
RECEIVED - READ LATER WHEN STOPPED?” will
appear. Select “Yes”. With the vehicle stopped in a safe
location press SVC, then select “View Info Service of
mm.dd.yyyy hh.mm”. Messages will be retained for
30 minutes once the ignition is switched off.
Important!
Tele Aid utilizes the cellular network for
communication and the GPS (Global Positioning
System) satellites for vehicle location. If either of these
signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not
function and if this occurs, assistance must be
summoned by other means.
Wa r n i n g !
If the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button does not
illuminate during or remains illuminated after the
system self-check or if the message “TELE AID –
VISIT WORKSHOP” appears in the multifunction
display, have the system checked at the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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193 Automatic transmission
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Stopping
For brief stops, e.g. at traffic lights, leave the
transmission in gear and hold vehicle with the service
brake.
For longer stops with the engine idling, shift into “N”
or “P” and hold the vehicle with the service brake.
When stopping the vehicle on an uphill gradient, do not
hold it with the accelerator, use the brake. This avoids
unnecessary transmission heat build up.
Maneuvering
To maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when pulling into a
parking space, control the vehicle speed by gradually
releasing the brakes. Accelerate gently and never
abruptly step on the accelerator.
To rock a vehicle out of soft ground (mud or snow),
alternately shift from forward to reverse, while applying
slight partial throttle.Rocking a vehicle free in this manner may cause the
ABS or traction system malfunction indicator lamp to
come on. Turn off and restart the engine to clear the
malfunction indication.
Wa r n i n g !
Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever
not fully engaged in position “P” is dangerous.
Also, when parked on an incline, position “P” alone
may not prevent your vehicle from moving,
possibly hitting people or objects.Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting
to position “P”, see page 200 for parking brake. When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel
against curb.Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could move the gear selector lever from
position “P”, which could result in an accident or
serious personal injury.
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241 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1 The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See engine oil
level indicator on page 112.
2 There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage.3 There is a risk of damaging the engine or catalytic converter. The
engine oil level must be checked immediately. See engine oil level
indicator on page 112.
4 The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
Check the engine oil level immediately. See engine oil level
indicator on page 112 and check the engine for visible leakage (loss
of oil).
5 The measuring system is malfunctioning.
6 It may be that there is water in the engine oil. Have the engine oil
che cked.
When the “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – CHECK LEVEL”
message appears while the engine is running and at
operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped
to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick.
When this occurs, the warning will first come on
intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops
further.
If no oil leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest
service station where the engine oil should be topped to
the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.
The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored.
Extended driving with the symbol displayed could
result in serious engine damage that is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Line 1 Line 2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK LEVEL!
1
ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP, ENGINE OFF!
2
ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL!
3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP!
4
ENGINE OIL SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP!
5
ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP!
6
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313 Index
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Engine oil level indicator ...............................................112
ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) - multifunction indicator ....................113
Engine oils ......................................................................303
Capacities ...................................................................302
Enlarged cargo area ....................................................... 159
ESP (Electronic stability program) .... 206, 208, 217, 271
Control switch ........................................................... 219
Malfunction and warning messages ......................242
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 218
Warning lamp ............................................................229
Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message ..............................................239
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................114
Exterior lamps ................................................................273
Adjusting headlamp aim ..........................................278
Fog lamps ....................................................................114
Headlamps ..................... 114, 239, 240, 274, 278, 292
Low and high beam .......................................... 117, 275Parking lamps ................................................... 114, 275
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 273
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 277
Standing lamps ................................................. 114, 275
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 276
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 275
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 246
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 109
Fuel
Gasoline additives .................................................... 305
Premium unleaded gasoline ...................217, 302, 304
Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 228
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 285
Fuel requirements ........................................................ 304
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 228
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities .............. 302
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 247
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316 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
PARKING BRAKE ......................................................236
REMOVE KEY ............................................................242
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .........................................240
TELE AID ....................................................................244
WASHER FLUID ........................................................243
Malfunction message memory .................................... 104
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof ...................284
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory
Recalling ................................................................ 49, 80
Storing .......................................................................... 48
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 79
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 79
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 78
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 54
Multifunction display ...................................................... 88
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 92
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 92
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 108
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 92
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 92
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 88
NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 101
Night security illumination .......................................... 115OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 226
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator .......................................86
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ......................................................................33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ........................ 162
Parking ........................................................................... 203
Parking brake ..................... 156, 190, 200, 203, 227, 260
PA R K I N G B R A K E - m a l f u n c t i o n
and warning messages ............................................ 236
Power assistance ........................................................... 202
Power seats, front ............................................................. 45
Backrest ........................................................................53
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317 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Power windows ............................................................... 146
Express opening and closing .................................. 147
Opening and closing .................................................. 32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 147
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 174
Rain sensor ......................................................................118
Rear seats
Split folding backrest ............................................... 159
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 79
Inside ............................................................................ 78
Rear window defroster .................................................. 124
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 151
Remote control ................................................................. 28
Battery replacement ................................................. 281
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................242
Replacing bulbs ..............................................................273
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................285Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Reserve key ....................................................................... 26
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) ....................125
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ...............................................................178
Roof rack ......................................................................... 287
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................72
Seat belts ........................................................................... 57
Fastening ......................................................................59
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................58
Unfastening .................................................................. 61
Warning lamp ........................................................... 230
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 57
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) .......................... 109
Setting the audio volume ..............................................108
Shelf below rear window ............................................. 246
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 277
Ski sack ........................................................................... 168
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318 Index
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 148
Emergency operation ...............................................284
Express opening ....................................................... 149
Opening and closing .................................................. 32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 149
Snow chains ....................................................................206
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Spare parts service ........................................................296
Spare wheel ........................................................... 255, 259
Special settings
(Automatic climate control) .................................... 123
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................228
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 68
Start lock-out .................................................................... 27
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 190
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................240
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 77
Steering lock ................................................................... 188
Storage compartment
Trunk floor .................................................................255
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 153
Glove box .................................................................... 153Storage compartments, armrest
and cup holder ........................................................... 152
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 246
Sun visors ........................................................................ 151
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................65
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 283
TTachometer ........................................................................87
Technical data ................................................................ 299
Electrical system ...................................................... 300
Main dimensions ......................................................301
Rims and tires .......................................................... 300
Weights .......................................................................301
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 178
Emergency calls ........................................................179
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 181
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Telephone ..........................................................................96
General notes ............................................................. 163
Incoming call ............................................................. 100
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