2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG parking brake

229 Malfunction and indicator lamps
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Brake warning lamp
Except Canada
Canada only
When the brake warning lamp and message appear
while the engine is running, this means:
•there is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir
(engine running and parking brake released), or
•the parking brake is set (engine running).Note:
If you find that the minimum mark on the brake fluid
reservoir is reached, have the brake system checked for
brake pad thickness and leaks.
BRAKE
Wa r n i n g !
Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated
can result in an accident. Have your brake system
checked immediately if the brake warning lamp
stays on. Don’t add brake fluid before checking the
brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir
can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine
parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be
seriously burned.

238 Malfunction and warning messages
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PA R K I N G B R A K E
Parking brake, see page 202.ENGINE FAN
1 The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty. Observe coolant
temperature gauge while driving, see page 88. Line 1 Line 2
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE BRAKE!Line 1 Line 2
ENGINE FAN VISIT WORKSHOP!
1

241 Malfunction and warning messages
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index LIGHTING SYSTEMWhen the message appears after starting the engine, or
if it comes on while driving, this indicates a failure in
the parking lamp, taillamp, stop lamp, or low beam
headlamp. See page 275 for instructions on replacing
bulbs.
If an exterior lamp fails, the message will appear only
when that lamp is switched on.
If a brake lamp fails, the message will appear when
applying the brake and stays on until the engine is
turned off.
Note:
If additional lighting is installed (e.g. auxiliary
headlamps etc.) be certain to connect into the fuse
before the failure indicator monitoring unit order to
avoid damaging the system.
Line 1 Line 2
LAMP DEFECTIVE CHECK LAMPS!
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP!

258 Spare wheel, vehicle jack
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Ve h i c l e j a c k
1Jack arm
2Jack base
See illustration for proper storage of jack.Before storing the jack on the felt in the spare wheel
well, the jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of
the jack.
1
2
P40.10-2027-26
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
veh icle at th e jack tu bes bu ilt into eit her side of th e
vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack
only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by t he jack. Keep hands and feet away from th e area
under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking
brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with
jack.Do not disengage parki ng brake wh ile th e vehi cle i s
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
is fully inserted in the jack tube. Always lower the
vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before
working under the vehicle.

262 Tires, Wheels
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Changing wheelsMove vehicle to a level area which is a safe distance
from the roadway.
1. Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning
flasher.
2. Move selector lever to position “P” and turn off
engine.
3. Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking
wheels with wheel chocks (not supplied with
vehicle) or sizable wood block or stone. When
changing a wheel on a hill, place chocks on the
downhill side blocking both wheels of the other
axl e. On a l evel road, pl ace one ch ock in front of a nd
one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
veh icle at the jack tu bes bui lt into eith er si de of th e
vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack
only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change.
Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by th e jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area
under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking
brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with
jack.Do not disengage parking brake whi le th e vehic le is
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
is fully inserted in the jack tube. Always lower the
vehicle onto sufficient capacity jackstands before
working under the vehicle.

271 Jump starting
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Proceed as follows:
1. Position the vehicle with the charged battery so that
the jumper cables will reach, but never let the
vehicles touch. Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
2. On both vehicles:
•Turn off engine and all lights and accessories,
except hazard warning f lashers or work lights.
•Apply parking brake and shift selector lever to
position “P”.
Important!
3. Clamp one end of the first jumper cable to the
positive (+) under hood terminal of the discharged
battery and the other end to the positive (+) terminal
of the charged battery. Make sure the cable clamps
do not touch any other metal parts.
4. Clamp one end of the second jumper cable to the
grounded negative (–) terminal of the charged
battery and the final connection to the negative (–)
terminal (2) of the discharged battery.Important!
5. Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery
and run at high idle. Make sure the cables are not
on or near pulleys, fans, or other parts that move
when the engine is started. Allow the discharged
battery to charge for a few minutes. Start engine of
the disabled vehicle in the usual manner.
6. After the engine has started, remove jumper cables
by exactly reversing the above installation
sequence, starting with the last connection made
first. When removing each clamp, make sure that it
does not touch any other metal while the other end
is still attached.
Notes:
If engine does not run after several unsuccessful
starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel may damage the catalytic
converter.

319 Index
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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