2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS ECU

72 Restraint systems
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Wa r n i n g !Children too big for child restraint systems must
ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or
neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs.
until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt
fits properly without a booster.Install child seat according to manufacturer’s
instructions.The child seat must be firmly attached in the right
and left side anchors (2).An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose
during an accident which could result in serious
injury or death to your child.Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child
seat mounting fittings must be replaced.Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
even if the children are secured in a child restraint
system.
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111 Exterior lamp switch
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With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF
LIGHTS” in the multifunction indicator appears if the
vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not
switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position D.Daytime running lamps (Canada only)
When the engine is running and the selector lever is in
a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes
parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and
license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position B to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.
Night security illumination
When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior
lamps on, they switch on again for added illumination
for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door.
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147 Interior equipment
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Storage compartments, armrest and cup holderGlove box
1Unlocking: Turn mechanical key to vertical position
and remove.
2Locking: Turn mechanical key to the right and
remove.
3Opening: Pull on handle.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked with the
mechanical key. See page 23 for instructions on how to
remove the mechanical key from the electronic key (e.g.
for valet parking service).
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident
and sudden maneuvers.
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152 Interior equipment
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Cargo tie down rings
1Ring
Carefully secure cargo by applying even load on the two
rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold the cargo.Parcel net in front passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located in the front
passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such
as road maps, mail, etc..
Note:
With large objects stored in the parcel net do not slide
the seat fully forward, it could damage them.
Armrest, rear bench
Pull down the armrest by its top.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects
having sharp edges, in the parcel net.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside
the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
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165 Soft top
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index If the indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks slowly
while activating the switch,
•the battery voltage may be insufficient – start
engine and let it run while activating switch,
•the system may be overheated (for example after
lowering or raising the soft top approx. 5
consecutive times) – after approx. 10 minutes the
soft top switch may be activated again.
If indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks rapidly
while activating the switch,
•the trunk lid and/or the luggage cover may be open,
and need to be closed,
•the soft top is still locked during the opening
procedure and needs to be unlocked,
•the opening/closing procedure is interrupted.
In this case the soft top needs to be synchronized.
Turn electronic key in steering lock back to
position 0, and then to position 2. Activate soft top
switch again. The soft top should now be operational
again.
If the indicator lamp continues to blink, raise the soft
top manually, see page 288. Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Notes:
If the roll bar was raised automatically, the process of
raising or lowering the soft top will take somewhat
longer, as the roll bar must first be lowered.
Whenever possible, park vehicle in the shade as
continuous exposure to sun rays can prematurely
deteriorate the soft top material.
The soft top may become moldy and receive permanent
creases if it is kept in the storage compartment for an
extended period.
Therefore, we recommend raising and airing it
thoroughly with the side windows open (do not expose
it to the sun) at regular intervals during the wet and
cold seasons.
To prevent damage, the soft top must be dry and clean
before lowering it into the storage compartment. There
is the possibility of sharp-edged dirt particles damaging
the soft top or scratching the rear window.
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166 Wind screen
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Wind screen (optional)
The wind screen is most effective when all four side
windows are fully raised.Installation
1. Remove wind screen from its storage bag, located in
the trunk, secured with hook and loop fasteners,
and unfold.
2. Pull folded end sections in direction of arrow (1) and
unfold in direction of arrow (2).
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167 Wind screen
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The open end of the hooks must point toward the
vehicle’s front. 3. Insert end section in right opening (3) on quarter
panel first. Then push left end section toward
vehicle center (arrow 4) until it meets the left
opening. Insert end section in left opening (5).
Push down on wind screen (6) until it locks in place.
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Wa r n i n g !
Check for secure locking by pulling up on the
wind screen.
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169 Wind screen
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Pull end sections in direction of arrow (1) and fold in
direction of arrow (2).Place wind screen in its storage bag, and close the bag.
Place bag in trunk, and secure it with the provided hook
and loop fasteners.
When the wind screen is not in use, it should be stored
in the closed storage bag, to prevent possible damage to
the wind screen or luggage/cargo.
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