2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE door lock

151 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Windshield wipers
Information on the windshield wipers is
found in the “Getting started” section
(page 47).
A rain sensor automatically controls the
windshield wipers depending on how wet
the windshield is.

Switch ignition on.

Set the wiper switch to position I
(page 48).
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled by the
rain sensor which monitors the wetness of
the windshield.
Headlamp cleaning system*
The switch is located on the left side of the
dashboard.
1Headlamp washer switch
Switch on ignition.

Press switch1.
iIntermittent wiping is interrupted when
the vehicle is at a standstill and a front
door is opened.
!To prevent the windshield wipers from
being damaged, do not leave the wiper
switch in intermittent setting when the
vehicle is taken to an automatic car
wash or when cleaning the windshield.
The switch should not be left in inter-
mittent setting as the wipers will wipe
the windshield once every time the en-
gine is started. Dust that accumulates
on the windshield might scratch the
glass when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield.iIf intermittent wiping is on and you turn
the key in the steering lock from posi-
tion 1 to position 2 (
page 31) and
keep the key in that position longer
than 2 seconds, the wipe interval will
be set to approx. 5 seconds.

187 Controls in detail
Power windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
The side windows can be opened and
closed electrically. The switches for all the
side windows are on the driver’s door. The
switches for the respective windows are
on the front passenger door and on the
rear side trim panels.
1Left front window
2Right front window
3Left rear window
4Right rear window

Turn key in the starter switch to
position1 or2.
Opening the windows

Press switch to resistance point.
The window will move downwards until
you release the switch.
Closing the windows

Pull on switch.
The window will move upwards until
you release the switch.
Warning!
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When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
The closing of the door windows can be im-
mediately halted by releasing the switch, or,
if switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
If the window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you pulled the switch past the resistance
point and released it to close the window,
the automatic reversal function will stop the
window and open it slightly.
If the window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the window by pulling the
switch to its resistance point and holding it
there, by pressing and holding button ‹
on the SmartKey, or by pressing and holding
the lock button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*) on the door handle,
the automatic reversal function will not op-
erate.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from starter switch, take the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* (if so equipped) with
you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave chil-
dren unattended in the vehicle, or with ac-
cess to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment can cause an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury.

188 Controls in detailPower windowsIf you pull and hold the switch up when
closing the window, and upward move-
ment of the window is blocked by some ob-
struction including but not limited to arms,
hands, fingers etc., the automatic reversal
will not operate.
Fully opening windows
Press switch past resistance point and
release.
The window opens completely.
Fully closing windows

Pull switch past resistance point and
release.
The window closes completely.
If the upward movement of the window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the
window will stop and open slightly.Stopping windows

Press or pull respective switch again.Opening and closing the windows with
the SmartKey
The sliding/pop-up roof will also be
opened or closed when you operate the
power windows with the key.Warning!
G
Driver's door only:
If within five seconds you again pull the
switch past the resistance point and re-
lease, the automatic reversal will not func-
tion.iYou can also open or close the win-
dows using the:

SmartKey, see below


button
,
in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(
page 155).


button
e
in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(
page 155).
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows or slid-
ing/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of
anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the remote control button.
To reverse direction of movement press

Œ
for opening or
‹
for closing.

189 Controls in detail
Power windows

Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)

Press and hold button
Œ
after un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to open after approximately one
second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.Closing (Convenience feature)

Press and hold button
‹
after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to close after approximately one
second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the slid-
ing/pop-up roof are properly closed before
leaving the vehicle.
Closing the side windows and
sliding/pop-up roof with KEYLESS-GO

Press and hold lock button at door
(page 53) until the side windows and
the sliding/pop-up roof are closed.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be resynchro-
nized each time after the battery has been
disconnected:
Pull the power window switches until
the side windows are closed and hold
the switches for approximately one
second.Warning!
G
When closing the windows and the slid-
ing/pop-up roof, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the clos-
ing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release the lock button.


Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows and the
sliding/pop-up roof will open for as long
as the door handle is held but the door
not opened.

191 Controls in detail
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Stopping the sliding / pop-up roof
Move the switch in any direction.
If the movement of the sliding/pop-up
roof is blocked during the closing pro-
cedure, the roof will stop and reopen
slightly.
Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up
roof with the SmartKey
The power windows will also be opened or
closed when you operate the slid-
ing/pop-up roof with the key.

Aim transmitter eye at the front door
handle.
Opening

Press and hold button
Œ
after un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to open after approximately one
second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
iYou can also open or close the slid-
ing/pop-up roof using the:

SmartKey (
page 188)


button
,
in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(
page 155)


button
e
in the control panel of
the automatic climate control
(
page 155)
!To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the slid-
ing/pop-up roof.
The sliding/pop-up roof can be opened
or closed manually should an electrical
malfunction occur (
page 314).
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows or slid-
ing/pop-up roof if there is the possibility of
anyone being harmed by the opening or
closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the remote control button.
To reverse direction of movement press

Œ
for opening or
‹
for closing

192 Controls in detailSliding/pop-up roof*Closing
Press and hold button
‹
after lock-
ing the vehicle.
The windows and sliding/pop-up roof
begin to close after approximately one
second.

Release transmit button to interrupt
procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the slid-
ing/pop-up roof are properly closed before
leaving the vehicle.
Closing the side windows and
sliding/pop-up roof with KEYLESS-GO

Press and hold lock button at door
(page 53) until the side windows and
the sliding/pop-up roof are closed.
Synchronizing the sliding / pop-up roof
The power sliding/pop-up roof must be re-
synchronized each time after:

the battery has been disconnected


the sliding/pop-up roof has been
closed manually


the sliding/pop-up roof does not open
smoothly


a malfunction

Press the switch in direction3.

Wait until the sliding/pop-up roof is
raised and hold the switch down for
approx. one second.
Warning!
G
When closing the windows and the slid-
ing/pop-up roof, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the clos-
ing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release the lock button.


Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows and the
sliding/pop-up roof will open for as long
as the door handle is held but the door
not opened.

217 Controls in detail
Loading
Folding the backrest rearward
5Left locking indicator
6Right locking indicator
Fold backrest4 rearward until it engag-
es.

Fold seat cushions3 rearward until
they lock into position.
If a backrest is not locked into position, a
red indicator5 or 6 will be visible.

Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.
Loading instructions
The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-
ceed the vehicle capacity weight indicated
on the certification tag which can be found
on the left door pillar.
Warning!
G
If a red indicator is visible with the backrest
up, then the backrest is not properly locked
into position.
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied, or the ex-
tended trunk compartment is not in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo.

221 Controls in detail
Useful features
Opening cup holder
Push front of sliding compartment1.
The cup holder slides out.
Closing cup holder

Push sliding compartment1 back until
it engages.Armrest storage space
Opening compartment in armrest

Lift armrest by handle1.
Closing

Lower armrest until it locks into place.Opening telephone compartment

Lift armrest by pushing button2 or 3.
Closing telephone compartment

Lower armrest until it locks into place.
Locking compartment

Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (
page 310).

Turn the compartment lock to
position5.
Unlocking compartment

Turn the compartment lock to
position4.

Insert the mechanical key in the Smart-
Key.
!Do not store any items between the
telephone holder and the cover for the
blower. Otherwise these items could
be damaged when the holder is closed.
Use the space in the front door pocket
for stowing.