2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS mirror

1 Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Center console .............................. 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 27
Opening and closing
windows and sliding/pop-up
roof from outside .......................... 31Panic button ................................. 32
Mechanical keys .......................... 32
Doors ................................................. 33
Central locking switch .................... 35
Automatic central locking .......... 36
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident .......................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release switch ................ 40
Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Rear head restraints .................... 52
Backrest ............................................ 54
Multicontour seat ............................ 55
Heated seats ..................................... 56
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 58Seat belts ........................................... 58
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 59
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 65
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 66
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................ 66
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 67
Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag ..................... 74
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 76
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 79
Inside rear view mirror .................. 80
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 81
Instrument cluster ........................... 84
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...................... 86
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Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 90
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu .............................. 94
Audio systems .................................. 95
Radio .............................................. 95
CD player ....................................... 96
Cassette player ............................. 97
Telephone .......................................... 98
Telephone book ............................ 98
Redialing ..................................... 100
Incoming call .............................. 102
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer ................................. 104
Malfunction message
memory ...................................... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume ...............110
Flexible service system (FSS) ....... 111
Engine oil level indicator ...............114
Engine oil consumption .................115Exterior lamp switch ...................... 116
Night security illumination .......... 117
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 118
Combination switch ....................... 119
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..........................................121
Automatic climate control ............ 122
Display and controls ................. 124
Basic setting -
automatic mode ......................... 124
Economy ...................................... 125
Special settings .......................... 125
Rear window defroster .............. 126
Air recirculation ........................ 127
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 127
Dust filter .................................... 128
Audio and telephone,
operation .................................... 129
Power windows .............................. 147
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 149Interior lighting ............................. 151
Rear window sunshade ................. 152
Sun visors ....................................... 152
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153
Interior ............................................ 153
Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 153
Glove box ..................................... 154
Ashtrays .......................................... 157
Lighter ............................................. 159
Enlarged cargo area – split folding
rear seat backrest ..................... 160
Loading instructions ..................... 162
Cargo tie down rings ..................... 163
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 164
Telephone, general ........................ 164
Cellular telephone ......................... 165
Garage door opener ....................... 166
Ski sack ........................................... 170
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20 Instruments and controls
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Center console1ESP control switch, see page 220
2Program mode selector switch, see page 200
3Switch for rear window sunshade, see page 152
4AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 231
5Left power window switch, see page 147
6Trunk lid release switch, see page 40
7Mirror adjustment switch, see page 81
8Right power window switch, see page 147
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21 Instruments and controls
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Overhead control panel1Interior lighting, see page 151
2Sliding/pop-up roof, see page 149
3Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 180
4Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and
voice recognition system.
5Rear view mirror, see page 80
6Garage door opener, see page 166
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22 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 24
Start lock-out .................................... 26
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 26
Central locking system ................... 27
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 27
Opening and closing
windows and sliding/pop-up
roof from outside .......................... 31
Panic button .................................. 32
Mechanical keys ........................... 32
Doors .................................................. 33
Central locking switch .................... 35
Automatic central locking .......... 36
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident ........................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release switch ................. 40Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antitheft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front head restraints ...................51
Rear head restraints .................... 52
Backrest ............................................ 54
Multicontour seat ............................ 55
Heated seats ..................................... 56
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 58
Seat belts .......................................... 58
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 59
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 65
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ......... 66
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ............................... 66
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 67Airbags .............................................. 68
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag ..................... 74
Infant and child
restraint systems .......................... 76
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 79
Inside rear view mirror .................. 80
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 81
Instrument cluster ........................... 84
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ...................... 86
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 90
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu .............................. 94
Audio systems .................................. 95
Radio .............................................. 95
CD player ....................................... 96
Cassette player ............................. 97
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23 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Telephone .......................................... 98
Telephone book ............................ 98
Redialing ..................................... 100
Incoming call .............................. 102
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer ................................. 104
Malfunction message memory .... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume ...............110
Flexible service system (FSS) ....... 111
Engine oil level indicator ...............114
Engine oil consumption .................115
Exterior lamp switch ......................116
Night security illumination ..........117
Headlamp cleaning system ...........118
Combination switch .......................119
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 121Automatic climate control ............ 122
Display and controls ................. 124
Basic setting -
automatic mode ......................... 124
Economy ...................................... 125
Special settings .......................... 125
Rear window defroster .............. 126
Air recirculation ........................ 127
Residual engine
heat utilization ........................... 127
Dust filter .................................... 128
Audio and telephone,
operation .................................... 129
Power windows .............................. 147
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 149
Interior lighting .............................. 151
Rear window sunshade .................152
Sun visors ........................................152Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153
Interior ............................................ 153
Storage compartments,
armrest and cup holder ........... 153
Glove box ..................................... 154
Ashtrays .......................................... 157
Lighter ............................................. 159
Enlarged cargo area – split folding
rear seat backrest ..................... 160
Loading instructions ..................... 162
Cargo tie down rings ..................... 163
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 164
Telephone, general ........................ 164
Cellular telephone ......................... 165
Garage door opener ....................... 166
Ski sack ........................................... 170
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47 Seats
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Notes:
Your vehicle is equipped with power head restraints, do
not try to raise or lower them manually.
Only minor personal adjustments, as described below,
should then be required.
For steering wheel adjustment, see page 79;
inside rear view mirror, see page 80;
exterior rear view mirrors, see page 81.Caution!
Do not remove head restraints except when mounting
seat covers. For removal see page 51. Whenever
restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them
before driving.
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Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Memory storing and recalling
6Memory button
7Position buttonsStoring
Three sets of seat/head restraint positions may be
programmed into memory.
Together with the driver’s seat position you can store
the exterior rear view mirror positions.
After the seat/head restraint and exterior rear view
mirrors are positioned, push memory button (6),
release, and within 3 seconds push position button “1”.
A second and third set of positions for the same seat/
head restraint and exterior rear view mirrors can be
programmed into memory by pushing first memory
button (6) and then “2”, respectively “3”.
Note:
See page 81 for instructions on adjustment of mirrors.
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