2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 emergency towing

36 Central locking system
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Automatic central locking
The central locking switch also operates the automatic
central locking.
With the automatic central locking system activated, the
doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approx.
9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler flap remains
unlocked.
To a c ti va te :
With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold
upper portion of switch(1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
To deactivate:
With electronic key in steering lock position 2 hold
lower portion of switch(2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.
Notes:
If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch
after activating the automatic central locking, and
neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked
even at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more.If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approx.
9 mph (15 km/h) or less with the automatic central
locking activated, the door will again be automatically
locked at speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Important!
When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a
dynamometer test stand, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle
doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right
rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph
(15 km/h) or more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking.
Emergency unlocking in case of accident
The doors unlock automatically a short time after a
strong deceleration is detected, such as in a collision
(this is intended to aid rescue and exit).
Driving on rough roads may cause the vehicle to unlock.
If necessary, the vehicle can be locked again with the
central locking switch, see page 35.
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44 Tow-away alarm
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Tow-away alarm
The switch is located in the center console.
1Press to switch off
2Indicator lamp
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle.The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of
flashing exterior lamps. At the same time an alarm will
sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the
vehicle is immediately lowered. The tow-away alarm
system is switched off automatically if the vehicle is
unlocked with the electronic key.
If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an
emergency call is initiated automatically. See Tele Aid
on page 180.
To pr even t tr igger in g t he tow-away alarm feature, switch
off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or
when parking on a surface subject to movement, such
as a ferry or auto train.
To do so, turn electronic key in steering lock to
position 1 or 0, or remove electronic key from steering
lock. Press tow-away alarm switch(1). The indicator
lamp (2) illuminates briefly.
Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with the remote control.
The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the
vehicle is locked again with mechanical key or remote
control, at which time it is automatically reactivated.
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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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322 Index
Technical
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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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323 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex TELE AID - malfunction and warning messages ...... 245
Telephone .......................................................................... 98
General notes ............................................................. 164
Incoming call ............................................................. 102
Redialing .................................................................... 100
Telephone book ........................................................... 98
Telephones and two-way radios ....................................176
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 79
Indicator lamp ...........................................................230
Telescoping steering column - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 241
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 177
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 267
Tire traction .................................................................... 208
Tires ..................................................................................311
Driving instructions ................................................. 206
Rims and tires ...........................................................302
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 260
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 267
Tire replacement ....................................................... 259
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 257Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 272
Transmission .................................................................. 193
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 274
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer ................................................................. 104
Trip odometer ................................................................... 89
Trunk .................................................................................37
Opening ........................................................................ 30
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 39
Trunk lid
Emergency release ................................................ 41, 42
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 119
Turn signals .................................................................... 119
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 153
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 258
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 257
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