2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 Service A

313 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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

317 Index
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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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