2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 CABRIOLET alarm

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Center console .............................. 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control .............................. 27
Opening and closing
windows from outside ................. 31Panic button ................................. 32
Mechanical keys .......................... 32
Doors ................................................. 33
Central locking switch .................... 35
Automatic central locking .......... 36
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident .......................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release switch ................ 40
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Roll bar and head
restraints, rear ............................ 52
Backrest ............................................ 54
Multicontour seat ............................ 55
Heated seats ..................................... 56
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 58Seat belts ........................................... 58
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 59
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 64
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 65
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 66
Airbags .............................................. 67
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag ..................... 73
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 75
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 77
Inside rear view mirror .................. 78
Antiglare night position .............. 78
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 79
Instrument cluster ........................... 82
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...................... 84
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19 Instruments and controls
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index For more detailed descriptions see Index on page 326.
For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate
control, see page 120.
1Side air outlet, adjustable
2Air volume control for side air outlet
3Exterior lamp switch, see page 114
4Parking brake release, see page 204
5Parking brake pedal, see page 204
6Hood lock release, see page 254
7Combination switch, see page 117
8Cruise control switch, see page 214
9Multifunction steering wheel, see page 88
Horn (with electronic key in steering lock
position 1 or 2)
10Instrument cluster, see page 82
11Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
12Steering lock with ignition/starter
switch, see page 19213Center air outlets, adjustable
14Air volume control for center air outlets
15Left front seat heater switch, see page 56
16Headlamp washer switch, see page 116
17Roll bar switch, see page 53
Roll bar warning lamp, see page 233
18Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 119
19Central locking switch, see page 35
20Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 44
Indicator lamp for antitheft alarm system, see
page 43
21Right front seat heater switch, see page 56
22Automatic climate control, see page 120
Rear window defroster switch, see page 124
23Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2), see page 151
24Audio system, see page 127
25Storage compartment
26Ashtray with lighter, see page 154
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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control .............................. 27
Opening and closing
windows from outside ................. 31
Panic button .................................. 32
Mechanical keys ........................... 32
Doors .................................................. 33
Central locking switch .................... 35
Automatic central locking .......... 36
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ........................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release switch ................. 40
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 42Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Roll bar and head
restraints, rear ............................ 52
Backrest ............................................ 54
Multicontour seat ............................ 55
Heated seats ..................................... 56
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 58
Seat belts .......................................... 58
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 59
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 64
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 65
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ............................... 65
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 66Airbags .............................................. 67
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag ..................... 73
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 75
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 77
Inside rear view mirror .................. 78
Antiglare night position .............. 78
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 79
Instrument cluster ........................... 82
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...................... 84
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 88
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu .............................. 92
Audio systems .................................. 93
Radio .............................................. 93
CD player ....................................... 94
Cassette player ............................. 95
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Start lock-out
Important!
Removing the electronic key from the steering lock
activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be
started.
Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock
deactivates the start lock-out.
Note:
In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is
in order), the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-
MERCedes (in the USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).General notes on the central locking system
If the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:
•Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door
han d le. Check t he b atter ies of t he elec tr oni c key, se e
page 288, or synchronize the remote control, see
page 290.
•Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door.
To start the engine, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock. There could be a slight delay until the
electronic key can be turned in the steering lock.
Important!
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic key.
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Panic button
To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one
second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps
will operate for approximately 3 minutes.
To deactivate press button (1) again, or insert electronic
key in steering lock.Note:
For operation in the USA only: This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device could void
to the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Mechanical keys
The mechanical keys work only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and storage compartment locks.
Notes:
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or antitheft alarm system.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the mechanical key.
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1Opening – pull handle
2Unlocking driver’s door
3Locking driver’s door
4Individual door from inside:
•Push lock button down to lock.
•Pull inside door handle to unlock.Important!
The mechanical key does not operate the central locking
system or antitheft alarm system.
When you lock the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the door lock button should move down.
The passenger door must be locked with the door lock
button – the driver’s door can only be locked when it is
closed.
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If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the
alarm. When opening a door while the central locking
system is in the:
•selective unlocking mode, only that individual door
is unlocked. The remaining door, the trunk and fuel
filler flap remain locked,
•global unlocking mode, both doors, the trunk and
fuel filler flap are unlocked.
Notes:
When opening a door, the door window lowers slightly.
After closing the door, the window closes again.
In case of a malfunction in the central locking system
the doors can be locked and unlocked individually.To lock, push down lock button and turn mechanical key
in driver’s door lock to position 3. In addition lock the
trunk.
To unlock, pull inside door handle and turn mechanical
key in driver’s door lock to position 2.
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
steering lock or press buttonŒ or‹ on the
electronic key.
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data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Central locking switch
1Locking
2Unlocking
The central locking switch is located in the center
console.
The doors and trunk can only be locked with the central
locking switch, if both doors are closed.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the selective remote control
mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked.If the vehicle was previously locked with the central
locking switch, while in the global remote control mode,
the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened
from the inside.
Notes:
If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote
control, the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with
the central locking switch.
If the vehicle has previously been locked from the
outside, opening a door with the inside door handle will
trigger the alarm. To cancel the alarm, insert the
electronic key in the steering lock or press buttonŒ
or‹ on the electronic key.
The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or unlocked with
the central locking switch.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.
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