2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 remote control

247 Contents – Practical hints
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................248
Shelf below rear window ..............248
Stowing things in
the vehicle ..................................248
Fuses ................................................249
Hood ................................................. 251
Checking engine oil level .............253
Automatic transmission
fluid level ...................................254
Coolant level ...................................254
Adding coolant ...........................255
Windshield washer / headlamp
cleaning system .........................256
Windshield and headlamp
washer fluid mixing ratio .........256Spare wheel, vehicle tools,
storage compartment ............... 257
Vehicle jack .................................... 258
Wheels ............................................ 259
Tire replacement ....................... 259
Rotating wheels ......................... 260
Spare wheel .................................... 261
Changing wheels ........................... 262
Tire inflation pressure ................. 267
Battery ............................................. 268
Jump starting ................................. 270
Towing the vehicle ........................ 272
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ...................274
Exterior lamps ............................... 275
Headlamp assembly ...................276
Taillamp assemblies .................. 278Adjusting headlamp aim ...............280
Changing batteries in
the electronic key .....................283
Synchronizing remote
control ..........................................285
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................286
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................287
Replacing wiper
blade insert ................................287
Roof rack .........................................289
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285 Electronic key
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in steering lock.
The remote control should once again be operational.
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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 305
Cargo area ....................................................................... 160
Loading instructions ................................................ 162
Cargo tie-down rings ..................................................... 163
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 178
CD changer
See Audio system ...................................................... 141
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 165
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 35
Central locking system ................................................... 27
Automatic central locking ......................................... 36
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 30
Electronic key .............................................................. 25
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 29
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 32
Remote control ............................................................ 27
Changing wheels ...........................................................262
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 226
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................224
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................114
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................253Child restraint .............................................. 50, 58, 64, 76
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 76
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 292
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 176
Combination switch ....................................................... 119
Consumer information .................................................. 311
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 176
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 238
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 255
Checking .................................................................... 254
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 239
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................88
Coolants .......................................................................... 309
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 309
Cruise control ................................................................. 212
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 155
Rear bench armrest ................................................... 156
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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
DDaytime running lamps .................................................117
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 210
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................233
Display illumination ........................................................ 87
Doors .................................................................................. 33
Drinking and driving ....................................................203
Drive sensibly - save fuel ..............................................203
Driving instructions ......................................................203
Driving off .......................................................................205EELEC. STABIL. PROGR. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 243
Electronic key ................................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 283
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 285Electronic stability program (ESP) .....................209, 273
Control switch .......................................................... 220
Malfunction and warning message ....................... 243
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 229
Synchronizing ........................................................... 219
Warning lamp ........................................................... 229
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 181
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................67
Emergency trunk lid release button ....................... 41, 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................36
Emission control ............................................................ 179
Emission control label .................................................. 300
Engine compartment ..................................................... 251
ENGINE FAN - malfunction and
warning messages ................................................... 237
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ...... 226
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 307
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 115
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................ 114, 253
Warning ..................................................................... 242
ENGINE OIL LEVEL - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 242
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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Power windows ............................................................... 147
Express opening ....................................................... 148
Opening and closing .................................................. 31
Synchronizing ........................................................... 148
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio
See Audio ................................................................... 135
Radio transmitters ..........................................................176
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 120
Rear seats
Split folding backrest ............................................... 160
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 81
Inside ............................................................................ 80
Rear window defroster .................................................. 126
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 152
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 283
REMOVE KEY - malfunction and warning messages 243
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 275
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................287Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 127
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 184
Roof rack ......................................................................... 289
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 74
Seat belts ...........................................................................58
Fastening ......................................................................60
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................59
Unfastening .................................................................. 62
Warning lamp ........................................................... 230
Seat belts and integrated restraint system (SRS) .......58
Seats
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 45
Heated ...........................................................................56
Memory ........................................................................ 48
Multicontour ................................................................55
Power seat ....................................................................45
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 29
Service indicator
See flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 111
Setting the audio volume ...............................................110
Shelf below rear window ..............................................248
Side marker lamp ..........................................................279
Ski sack ........................................................................... 170
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 149
Emergency operation ...............................................286
Express opening ....................................................... 150
Opening and closing .................................................. 31
Synchronizing ........................................................... 150
Snow chains .................................................................... 209
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 180
Spare parts service ........................................................ 298
Spare wheel ............................................................257, 261
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 125
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................ 228
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 69
Start lock-out .................................................................... 26
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 192
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 79Steering lock ................................................................... 190
Storage compartment
Trunk floor ................................................................ 257
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 154
Glove box .................................................................... 154
Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ....... 153
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 248
Sun visors ........................................................................ 152
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 66
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 285
TTachometer ........................................................................ 89
Technical data .................................................................301
Electrical system ...................................................... 303
Main dimensions ..................................................... 304
Rims and tires .......................................................... 302
Weights ...................................................................... 304
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 180
Emergency calls ........................................................ 181
Information ................................................................ 185
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 183
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 184
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