2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 CABRIOLET Owner's Manual

294 Emergency operation of soft top
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9. Do not place soft top frame (5) onto windshield
header.
10. Place rear window section of soft top (6) in its
vertical position.
11. Close soft top compartment cover (2) by placing
hands near edges (arrows). The soft top
compartment cover must lock in the first notch of
compartment cover catch.12. Lock soft top storage compartment:
Place open-end wrench (1) on bolt between backrest
and soft top compartment cover. Turn wrench (1) in
direction of arrow to its stop and remove.
6
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4
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295 Emergency operation of soft top
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14. Open trunk lid with mechanical key and carefully
guide luggage cover (page 250) into its storage
compartment.15. Insert hex-socket wrench (7) to lock the soft top bow.
Press soft top bow down onto soft top compartment
cover.
Insert and turn wrench in direction of arrow (8) to
lock soft top bow.
6
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16 . Us in g sc rewdr iver (s up plied in vehicle tool kit), turn
screw clockwise to the stop.
17. Close trunk lid.
Important!
Do n ot place mechan ic al key in s id e trun k, si nc e trun k is
locked again when closing the lid.18. Press lock button (9) and fold down locking
handle (10).
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297 Emergency operation of soft top
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° clockwise and pull soft top
frame carefully down until it meets the windshield
header attachment points.
Turn locking handle counterclockwise to the stop to
lock the soft top.
Fold locking handle up until lock button engages.
Note:
Have the soft top operation checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
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298 Emergency operation of soft top
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Antenna
The non-retractable antenna should be removed before
entering an automatic car wash, to avoid damage to the
antenna mast or vehicle paint finish.Do not use tools (e.g. pliers) for the antenna mast
removal.
To r e m ove :
Unscrew antenna counterclockwise (1).
To i n st a l l :
Carefully position antenna mast on threaded socket and
turn clockwise (2) until hand tight.
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299 Manual release for fuel filler flap
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Manual release for fuel filler flap
The manual release knob is located behind the right
side trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while
simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap.Replacing wiper blade insert
For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering
lock before replacing the wiper blade, otherwise the
motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury.
Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward.
Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed.
An improperly installed wiper blade may cause
windshield damage.
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300 Replacing wiper blade insert
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Removal:
Fold wiper arm forward. Press safety tab down (1), push
wiper blade downward (2) and remove.
Place wiper blade on firm support. Press down both tabs
and slide (direction of arrow) the wiper blade insert out
of the retainer claws.Installation:
Slide (direction of arrow) wiper blade insert into
retainer claws until tabs are engaged.
Insert wiper blade between tabs (3) on the wiper arm,
and slide into end of wiper arm. Press safety tab upward
until it locks in place.
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2
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301 Contents – Vehicle care
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Vehicle careCleaning and care
of the vehicle .............................302
Power washer ..............................303
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................303
Engine cleaning ..........................304
Tar stains .....................................304
Vehicle washing .........................304
Ornamental moldings ................304
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................305
Window cleaning ........................305
Plastic and rubber parts ............305Wiper blade ................................ 305
Light alloy wheels ..................... 305
Instrument cluster ..................... 306
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ..................... 306
Cup holder .................................. 306
Seat belts ..................................... 306
Headliner .................................... 306
Upholstery .................................. 307
Hard plastic trim items ............. 307
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 307
Wind screen .............................. 307
Rubber weatherstrip ................ 307
Soft top ........................................ 308
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