2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG CABRIOLET center console

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Power windows
Power window switches are located on center console.
1left, front
2left, rear
3right, front
4right, rearTurn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Press switch in to resistance point:
kto open
jto close
Release switch when window is in desired position.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will
not operate if a window is being closed by pressing
the switch to its resistance point and holding it
there, or when using the remote control.The c los in g proc ed ure c an b e im m edi ately reversed
by either pressing the switch k or pressing
button Πon the remote control, and holding it.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.
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Power windows – operated with soft top switch
Soft top switch is located on center console.
In addition to the power window switches, the windows
can also be opened or closed with the soft top switch. The soft top handle must be in the locked position to
operate the power windows.
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
To o p e n :
Lift soft top switch quickly twice and hold.
To c l o s e :
Press soft top switch quickly twice and hold.
Release switch when windows are in desired position.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause
serious personal injury.
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Storage compartments in center consoleTo open compartment in armrest:
Press button (4) and lift lid.
To open compartment under armrest:
Press button (5) and lift lid.
To c l o s e :
Lower lid until it engages in lock.
To o p e n c ove r :
Touch top of cover (6) slightly. The cover opens
automatically.
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To open cup holder:
Briefly press button (7). The cup holder opens
automatically.
To store cup holder:
Push button (7) down until cup holder engages. Close
cover (6).Notes:
The right claw is adjustable to accommodate most
container sizes.
An additional second (smaller size) container can be
placed in the cup holder.
Spilling liquids (e.g. soda or coffee) could restrict the
movement of the claw. Refer to page 306 for cleaning
the cup holder.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
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Ashtray
Center console, front
By touching the bottom of the cover lightly, the ashtray
opens automatically.Prior to removing the ashtray insert, move the gear
selector lever to position “N”.
To r e m ove a s h t r ay :
Push sliding knob (1) toward the right to eject the
insert.
To install ashtray:
Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to
engage.
Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. With the gear selector lever in position “N”,
turn off the engine and set the parking brake.
Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of
unintended contact with the gear selector lever.
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165 Soft top
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index The switch is located on the center console.
Notes:
If indicator lamp blinks slowly, a malfunction has
occurred in the system.
If indicator lamp blinks rapidly, the trunk lid and/or the
luggage cover may be open, and need to be closed.6. Lift symbol side of the soft top switch and hold:
•The roll bar lowers (when in the upper position).
•The soft top compartment cover and rear
window section of the soft top unlocks.
•The rear window section of the soft top raises.
•The soft top compartment cover opens.
•The soft top lowers into its storage compartment.
•The soft top compartment cover closes and
locks.
•The indicator lamp in the soft top switch goes
out – the lowering procedure is completed – a
signal sounds.
If the soft top switch is held or is released and lifted
again within approximately 2 seconds, the side
windows will close. If the roll bar was previously in the
upper position, it will return to that position.
The side windows can also be opened/closed later on.
Lift/press soft top switch twice and hold, see page 148.
However, the side windows and the roll bar can also be
activated using their respective switches, see page 146
and page 53.
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ESP control switch
ESP control switch located on center console.
To switch ESP off, press upper half of the switch.
ESP warning lampv, located in speedometer dial,
comes on.
To switch ESP on again, press lower half of the switch.
ESP warning lampv, located in speedometer dial,
goes out.To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
sn ow chain s, or startin g off in d eep sn ow, san d o r grave l,
switch off ESP by pressing the upper half of the ESP
switch. The ESP warning lampv, located in the
speedometer dial, is continuously illuminated.
With the ESP system switched off, the engine torque
reduction feature is cancelled. Therefore, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road
conditions.
A portion of the ESP system remains active, even with
the switch in the OFF position.
If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin, the
brake is applied until the wheel regains sufficient
traction. The traction control engages at vehicle speeds
up to approximately 24 mph (40 km/h), and switches off
at 50 mph (80 km/h).
P54.25-2037-26
Wa r n i n g !
When the ESP warning lamp is illuminated
continuously, the ESP is switched off. Ad apt your s peed an d d ri vi n g to the prevai li ng road
conditions.
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227 Contents – Instrument cluster display
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Instrument cluster displayMalfunction and
indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ....................228
On-board diagnostic system
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................228
Brake warning lamp ..................229
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) indicator lamp ....230
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning ....................230
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ............... 231
BAS/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp ............................. 231
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp ............................. 231
Telescoping steering column –
indicator lamp .............................232
Seat belt warning lamp .............232Malfunction and
indicator lamps in the
center console ........................... 232
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .... 232
Roll bar warning lamp .............. 233
Malfunction and
warning messages in the
multifunction display .............. 234
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ................. 235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ....................... 235
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR .......... 236
ABS-SYSTEM .............................. 237
BRAKE ASSIST ........................... 237
BRAKE LINING WEAR .............. 238
BRAKE FLUID ............................ 238
PARKING BRAKE ....................... 239
ENGINE FAN ............................... 239
COOLANT (coolant level) ......... 240
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ............... 241LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................242
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................243
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ...........243
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................244
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability
program) ......................................245
REMOVE KEY .............................245
WASHER FLUID .........................246
TELE AID .....................................247
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