2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG CABRIOLET Owner's Manual

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2. (Low beams on):
Using a carpenter’s level, align and mark a vertical
centerline (8) on the test screen using the vertex of
the angle formed in each beam image. As a check,
the distance between centerlines should be
49
1/4 inches (1250 mm). If the distance does not
check, have the system verified at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.3. (Low beams off):
Measure the vertical height from the floor to
reference point (10) on high beam lens. Subtract
approx. 2 inches (53 mm) from measurement, and
mark a horizontal centerline (9) on the test screen at
the resulting height from the floor. It must be at a
90
°angle to the vertical centerline.
4. Open hood.
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Turn adjusting screw (1) (counterclockwise to adjust
headlamp downward, clockwise upward) until the
headlamps illuminate the test screen as shown. The
vertex of the angle formed in each beam image
should align with the vertical and horizontal
centerlines (8 and 9).
The left and right headlamps must be adjusted
individually.
Note:
If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp
adjustment, have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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288 Electronic key
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Changing batteries in the electronic key
1Transmit buttons
2Lamp for battery check and function control
Checking batteries
If one of the transmit buttons (1) is pressed, the battery
check lamp (2) lights up briefly – indicating that the
batteries are in order.
Change batteries if the battery check lamp (2) does not
light up briefly.Changing batteries
Move locking tab (3) in direction of right arrow and
remove mechanical key (4, left arrow).
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289 Electronic key
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Insert mechanical key (4) in side opening (5) to open
latch. Press briefly (do not use mechanical key as lever)
to release battery compartment.
Remove mechanical key from side opening.
Carefully remove battery compartment in direction of
arrow (6).Change batteries (7), inserting new ones under contact
spring (8) with plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into housing until locked
in place and slide mechanical key back into electronic
key.
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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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291 Emergency operation of soft top
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In case of malfunction, the power soft top can also be
raised manually. This procedure should be performed
with great care by two persons.
We r ecom men d to take off your watch or ot her j ewelry to
prevent personal injury.
A combination open-end / hex-socket wrench in the
vehicle tool kit is required for this job.
1. Engage parking brake.
2. Lower windows and open doors.
3. Lower roll bar with roll bar switch.
Note:
If the roll bar cannot be lowered, carefully guide the
soft top across the roll bar. Lift the rear window over
the roll bar.
4. For safety reasons, remove electronic key from
steering lock. Important!
Ensure that the trunk lid is closed while raising the soft
top manually. Otherwise there is the possibility of
contact between the trunk lid and the soft top
compartment cover.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not place your hands near the roll bar, soft top
frame, upper windshield area or soft top storage
compartment or between the soft top rods while the
soft top is being raised and locked. Serious personal injury may occur.
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5. Unlock soft top storage compartment:
Open trunk lid with mechanical key and lift
protection cover.
Using screwdriver (supplied in vehicle tool kit), turn
screw two turns counterclockwise.
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.6. Place open-end wrench (1) (supplied in vehicle tool
kit) on bolt between backrest and soft top
compartment cover. Turn wrench (1) in direction of
arrow to its stop and remove.
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upright position.
Place hands from below on upper section of soft
top (3) and pull hard to move soft top (4) out of its
storage compartment. 8. Move soft top toward windshield header (arrow).
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Wa r n i n g !
Do not place your hands in areas marked X.
Serious personal injury may occur.
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