2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS technical data

321 Index
Technical
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Power windows ............................................................... 147
Express opening ....................................................... 148
Opening and closing .................................................. 31
Synchronizing ........................................................... 148
Problems with your vehicle ........................................... 14
Product information .......................................................... 7
RRadio
See Audio ................................................................... 135
Radio transmitters ..........................................................176
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 120
Rear seats
Split folding backrest ............................................... 160
Rear view mirrors
Exterior ......................................................................... 81
Inside ............................................................................ 80
Rear window defroster .................................................. 126
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 152
Remote control ................................................................. 27
Battery replacement ................................................. 283
REMOVE KEY - malfunction and warning messages 243
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 275
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................287Reporting Safety Defects ................................................. 15
Residual engine heat utilization (REST) .................... 127
Roadside assistance ......................................................... 10
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 184
Roof rack ......................................................................... 289
SSafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag ................................ 74
Seat belts ...........................................................................58
Fastening ......................................................................60
Seat belt nonusage warning system .........................59
Unfastening .................................................................. 62
Warning lamp ........................................................... 230
Seat belts and integrated restraint system (SRS) .......58
Seats
Backrest ........................................................................ 54
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 45
Heated ...........................................................................56
Memory ........................................................................ 48
Multicontour ................................................................55
Power seat ....................................................................45
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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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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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WWa r n i n g l a mp s
See Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...... 86
Warning message memory ........................................... 106
Warranty coverage ......................................................... 298
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................244
Washing the vehicle ......................................................294
What you should know at the gas station .................. 222
Wheels .............................................................................259
Light alloy wheels .....................................................295
Rims and tires ...........................................................302
Wheels, changing .....................................................262
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windows
See Power windows .................................................. 147
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ...................................................................... 256
Winter driving ................................................................ 210
Winter driving instructions .........................................209
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ........................................................ 287
Wiper operation
See Combination switch .......................................... 120
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this
Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.00-2730-26
Press time 05/18/01
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper
or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its
equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
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