2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS washer fluid

4 Contents
Malfunction and indicator lamps in
the center console .....................230
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .............................230
Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display ............... 231
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ..................232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ........................232
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ...........233
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................234
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................234
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............235
BRAKE FLUID .............................235PARKING BRAKE ....................... 236
ENGINE FAN ............................... 236
COOLANT
(coolant level) ............................. 237
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ............... 238
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................... 239
LIGHT SENSOR .......................... 240
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .......... 240
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 241
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability
program) ..................................... 242
REMOVE KEY ............................. 242
WASHER FLUID ......................... 243
TELE AID ..................................... 244
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................246
Shelf below rear window ..............246
Stowing things in the vehicle ......246
Fuses ................................................247
Hood .................................................249
Checking engine
oil level ....................................... 251
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................252
Coolant level ...................................252
Adding coolant ...........................253
Windshield washer/headlamp
cleaning system ........................254
Windshield and
headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio .......................254
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118 Combination switch
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6Control for windshield wiper/washer system:
Push briefly for single wipe without adding washer
fluid (use only when windshield is wet).
Push past detent and hold to activate wiper and
washer.
Notes:
The windshield washer reservoir, hoses and nozzles are
automatically heated.
See page 254 for refilling windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system.7Windshield wiper
0Wiper off
I Intermittent wiping
(vehicles with optional rain sensor: One initial
wipe, pauses between wipes are automatically
controlled by a rain sensor monitoring the
wetness of the windshield.)
Notes:
With switch in this position, one wipe occurs
when turning the electronic main key in steering
lock from position 0.
Vehicles with optional rain sensor:
Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle
is taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Wiper will operate in
presence of water spray at windshield, and wiper
may be damaged as a result.
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
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119 Hazard warning flasher
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Windshield wiper smears
If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even
during rain, activate the washer system as often as
necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be
mixed in the correct ratio, see page 254.
Blocked windshield wiper
If the windshield wiper becomes blocked (for example,
due to snow), switch off the wiper.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove
electronic key from steering lock. Remove blockage.
Activate combination switch again (electronic key in
steering lock position 1).Hazard warning flasher switch
The hazard warning flasher can be activated with the
switch located in the dashboard.
To activate hazard warning f lasher, press switch once.
To deactivate, press switch again.
Note:
With the hazard warning flasher activated, the
combination switch in position for either left or right
turn, and the electronic main key in steering lock
position 2, only the respective left or right side turn
signals will operate.
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223 Check regularly and before a long trip
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Check regularly and before a long trip 1Engine oil level
See “Checking engine oil level” on page 112 and
page 251.
2Coolant level
See “Coolant level” on page 252.
3Brake fluid
See “Brake fluid” on page 303.
4Windshield washer system
Headlamp cleaning system
For refilling reservoir see page 254.
Opening hood, see page 249.
Ve h i c l e l i g h t i n g : Check function and cleanliness. For
replacement of light bulbs, see “Exterior lamps” on
page 273.
Exterior lamp switch, see page 114.
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225 Contents – Instrument cluster display
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Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and
indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................226
On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................226
Brake warning lamp ..................227
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................228
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning ....................228
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............229
BAS/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp .............................229
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................229Telescoping steering column –
indicator lamp ............................ 230
Seat belt warning lamp ............. 230
Malfunction and indicator lamps in
the center console .................... 230
AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp ............................ 230
Malfunction and warning
messages in the
multifunction display .............. 231
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 232
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR .......... 233
ABS-SYSTEM .............................. 234
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 234
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............. 235
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 235PARKING BRAKE .......................236
ENGINE FAN ...............................236
COOLANT
(coolant level) .............................237
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ................238
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................239
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................240
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ...........240
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 241
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability
program) ......................................242
REMOVE KEY .............................242
WASHER FLUID .........................243
TELE AID .....................................244
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243 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index WA S H E R F L U I DWhen this message appears while the engine is
running, the level of the reservoir has dropped to
approx.
1/3 of the total volume. The reservoir should be
refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” and water or the Concentrate
and commercially available premixed windshield
washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperature, at the next opportunity. The reservoir for
the windshield and headlamp washer systems is located
in the engine compartment.
See windshield washer system on page 254 for
instructions on adding washer fluid.
Line 1 Line 2
WASHER FLUID CHECK LEVEL!
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................246
Shelf below rear window ..............246
Stowing things in the vehicle ......246
Fuses ................................................247
Hood .................................................249
Checking engine
oil level ....................................... 251
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................252
Coolant level ...................................252
Adding coolant ...........................253
Windshield washer/headlamp
cleaning system .........................254
Windshield and
headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio .......................254Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 255
Vehicle jack .................................... 256
Wheels ............................................ 257
Tire replacement ....................... 257
Rotating wheels ......................... 258
Spare wheel .................................... 259
Changing wheels ........................... 260
Tire inflation pressure ................. 265
Battery ............................................. 266
Jump starting ................................. 268
Towing the vehicle ........................ 270
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 272
Exterior lamps ............................... 273
Headlamp assembly ...................274
Taillamp assemblies ...................276Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 281
Synchronizing
remote control ............................283
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................284
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................285
Replacing wiper
blade insert ................................285
Trunk lamp .....................................287
Roof rack .........................................287
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254 Engine compartment
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Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
1Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system fluid
reservoir
Capacity approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l).
The reservoir should be refilled with MB Windshield
washer concentrate and water (or commercially
available premixed windshield washer solvent/
antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer
fluid mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water.
1part “S” to 100parts water
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon water).
For temperature below freezing:
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze.
1part “S” to 100parts solvent
(40 ml “S” to 1 gallon solvent).
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Wa r n i n g !
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do
not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine
parts, because it may burn. You can be seriously
burned.
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