2002 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG CABRIOLET door lock

276 Towing
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Towing the vehicleImportant!
When towing the vehicle, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in steering lock position 2, the vehicle
doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning 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, see page 36.
Wa r n i n g !
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, make certain that the electronic key is in
steering lock position 2. The maximum towing
speed and distance with the vehicle on the ground
is 30 mph (50 km/h) and 30 miles (50 km).If the electronic key is left in the steering lock
position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no
longer be turned in the lock. In this case, the
steering is locked. To unlock, remove electronic key
from steering lock and reinsert.
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291 Emergency operation of soft top
Technical
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Raising soft top manually
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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328 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
CD changer
See Audio system ...................................................... 140
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 157
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 ...........................................................266
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 228
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................226
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................112
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................256
Child restraint .............................................. 58, 63, 64, 75
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 75
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................302
Clock, setting .................................................................. 106
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 178
Combination switch .......................................................117
Consumer information .................................................. 324Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 178
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 240
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 258
Checking .................................................................... 257
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 241
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................86
Coolants .......................................................................... 322
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 322
Cruise control ................................................................. 214
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 153
DDaytime running lamps ................................................ 115
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 213
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 235
Display illumination ........................................................85
Doors ..................................................................................33
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330 Index
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Exterior lamp malfunction
and warning message ..............................................242
Exterior lamp switch ......................................................114
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 280
Adjusting headlamp aim .......................................... 285
Fog lamps ....................................................................114
Headlamps ......................114, 242, 243, 281, 285, 305
Low and high beam .......................................... 117, 282
Parking lamps ...................................................114, 282
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 280
Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 284
Standing lamps ..................................................114, 282
Taillamp assemblies ................................................. 283
Turn signal lamp ............................................... 117, 282
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 250
Flat tire
See changing wheels ................................................266
Flexible service system (FSS) ...................................... 109
Fuel
Gasoline additives ....................................................322
Premium unleaded gasoline .................. 180, 319, 321Fuel cap placement warning ....................................... 230
Fuel filler flap
Manual release ......................................................... 299
Fuel requirements .........................................................321
Fuel reserve warning .................................................... 230
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ............... 318
Fuse box ......................................................................... 252
Fuses, electrical ............................................................. 252
GGarage door opener ....................................................... 158
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 322
Fuel requirements ....................................................321
Premium unleaded ...................................................321
General notes on the central locking system .............. 26
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 29
Glove box ......................................................................... 151
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