2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG sensor

242 Malfunction and warning messages
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LIGHT SENSOR
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF
LIGHTS!” appears in the multifunction indicator if the
vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not
switched off.STEER. WHEEL ADJUST.
For locking the adjustable telescoping steering column,
see page 78.
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STEER. WHEEL ADJUST.

243 Malfunction and warning messages
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1 The engine oil level must be checked immediately. See engine oil
level indicator on page 114
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
i n d i c a t o r o n p a g e 114 .
4 The engine oil level has dropped to a critical level.
Check the engine oil level immediately. See engine oil level
indic ato r o n p age 114 an d check t he e ngi ne fo r visi ble lea ka ge (lo ss
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.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK LEVEL!
1
ENGINE OIL LEVEL STOP, ENGINE OFF!
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL REDUCE OIL LEVEL!
3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL VISIT WORKSHOP!
4
ENGINE OIL SENSOR VISIT WORKSHOP!
5
ENGINE OIL VISIT WORKSHOP!
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318 Index
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Headlamp cleaning system ...........................................118
Headlights ........................................................................116
Heated seats ..................................................................... 56
Hood ................................................................................. 251
IIdentification labels .......................................................299
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 153
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................... 86
Individual settings ......................................................... 108
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 75
Installation ................................................................... 77
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 84
Activating ..................................................................... 87
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 86
Instrument lamps ............................................................ 87
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 153
Interior lighting ............................................................. 151
JJump starting ................................................................. 270KKeys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior .............................................................. 275
Fog lamps ................................................................... 116
Headlamp, adjusting ................................................ 280
Headlamps ....................... 116, 241, 242, 276, 280, 294
Low and high beam ...........................................119, 277
Parking lamp .....................................................116, 277
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 275
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 279
Standing lamp ....................................................116, 277
Taillamp assemblies .........................................116, 278
Turn signal lamp ...............................................119, 277
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........................................... 300
LIGHT SENSOR - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242

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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Lighter ............................................................................. 159
LIGHTING SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) ............. 201
Loading instructions ..................................................... 162
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 30
Low engine coolant level warning ..............................239
MMaintenance ................................................................... 177
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .........................................228
Malfunction and warning messages ...........................233
ABS-SYSTEM .............................................................236
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ..........................................235
BRAKE ASSIST ..........................................................236
BRAKE FLUID ............................................................237
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............................................237
COOLANT (coolant level) .........................................239
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ...............240
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ...........................................234
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ..................................................234
ELEC. STABIL. PROGR. ............................................244ENGINE FAN ............................................................. 238
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................................................. 243
LIGHT SENSOR ......................................................... 242
LIGHTING SYSTEM ...................................................241
PARKING BRAKE ..................................................... 238
REMOVE KEY ........................................................... 244
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ......................................... 242
TELE AID ................................................................... 246
WASHER FLUID ........................................................ 245
Malfunction message memory ....................................106
Manual operation of sliding/pop-up roof .................. 286
Mechanical keys ............................................................... 33
Memory .............................................................................48
Recalling ....................................................................... 49
Storing .................................................................... 48, 81
Mirror, exterior, adjusting ..............................................80
Mirror, exterior, rear view ..............................................80
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 79
Multicontour seat ............................................................. 55
Multifunction display ...................................................... 90
Engine oil level indicator ...........................................94
FSS (Flexible service system) ................................... 94
Setting the audio volume ......................................... 110
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 94
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 94
Multifunction steering wheel .........................................90

320 Index
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NNavigation system - Multifunction display ................ 103
Night security illumination ..........................................117OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................228
Operator’s Manual ............................................................. 8
Outside temperature indicator ...................................... 88
Overhead control panel ................................................... 21PPanic button ...................................................................... 33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 164
Parking ............................................................................205
Parking brake ..................... 157, 192, 202, 205, 229, 262
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 ............................................238
Power assistance ............................................................204
Power seats, front ............................................................ 45
Backrest ........................................................................ 54Power windows ...............................................................147
Express opening ........................................................148
Opening and closing ...................................................32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 148
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio transmitters ......................................................... 176
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 120
Rear seats
Split folding backrest ............................................... 160
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 80
Inside ............................................................................79
Rear window defroster .................................................. 126
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 152
Remote control .................................................................28
Battery replacement ................................................ 283
REMOVE KEY - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Replacing bulbs ............................................................. 275
Replacing wiper blade insert ...................................... 287