2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET fuel

251
Operation
Tyres and wheels
Only correct the tyre pressures when the
tyres are cold.
The pressures of warm tyres should only
be corrected if the yare too low for the cur-
rent operat ing condi tions. Warm tyres al-
ways have higher tyre pressures than cold
tyres.
You will find a table oftyre pressures for
va rious operating conditions on the inside
of the veh icle's fuel filler flap. i
Tyre pressure values given for low loads are
mi nimum value swhich offer you good ride com-
fort charact eristics.
You can, however, also usethe value sfor higher
lo ads. These are permissible and do not adverse-
ly aff ect the running of thevehicle. However, ride
co mfort will be impaired to som edegree.
Als ocheck thet yre pressure of thespare
wheel*.
Ty re pressure changes by approximately
0. 1b ar for every 10 °C change in ambient
temperature. If you measure the tyre pres-
sures indoors where the temperature dif-
fers from the outside temperature, you will
have to correct the measured values ac-
cor dingly.
When the vehicle isdriven, the tyre tem-
perature, and wi thit the tyre pressure, in-
crease as a function of the road speed and
the load on the tyres. During the journey, the tyre pressure loss
warning system monitors the set tyre pres-
sure by comparing the speed of rotation of
the
wheels. This enables the system to de-
tect whether there has been a significant
drop in tyre pressure in one of the tyres. If
the rotation speed of a wheel changes be-
cause of a drop in tyre pressure, a corre-
sponding warning message appears in the
multi -function display. Tyre pr
essure G
Risk of accident If the press
urein a tyre drops repeatedly:
! inspect the tyre for foreign objects
! check whether the wheel or valve is
leaking H
Environmental note Ch
eck the tyre pressures regularly, at least
every 14days. Tyre pressure loss war
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252 Operation
Tyres and wheels
The tyre pressure loss warning system is
restricted in its function ordelayed if:
! snow chains are fitted to your vehicle
! road and traffic con ditions are affected
by wintry conditions
! you are driving ove ra loose surface
(e.g. sand or gravel)
! you adopt a sporty driving style (with
high cornering speed or rapid accelera-
tion)
! you are driving with a very heavy or
large trailer
! you are driving with roof loads or very
heavy loads Reactivating the
tyre pressure loss warning feature
You must reactivate the tyre pressure
loss
warning featur ein the following cases, if
you:
! have changed the tyre pressure
! have changed the wheels or tyres
! have fitted new wheels or tyres
6 Before reactivating, make sure that the
tyre pressure of all four tyres is set cor-
rectly for local driving conditions using
the table on the inside of the fuel filler
flap.
6 Make sure that the ignition is switched
on. G
Riskofaccident The tyre pressure loss warning system does
not warn
youof an inco rrectly set tyre pres-
sure. The table on the inside of the fuel filler
flap will help you to decide whether the tyre
pressur eshould be corrected.
The tyre pressure loss warning system isnot
a substitute for check ing the tyre pressures
on a regular basis sin ceequal pre ssureloss
in all fo urtyres cannot be detected by the
tyre pressure loss warning system.
Th etyre pressure loss warning system isnot
able to warn you of a sudden loss of pres-
sure, e.g. following penet ration by aforeign
obje ct. In such cases ,stop th evehicle by
braking carefully. Do notma keany sudden
steering movements. G
Risk of accident Th
ety re pre ssureloss warning system can
only work reliably if you have set the tyre
pressure correctly.
If an incorr ect tyre pressure is set, this in-
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259
Operation
Driving abroad
An extensive network of Mercedes-Benz
Service Centres is also at your disposal
when you are travelling abroad. The appro-
priate workshop directories are available
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Only low-octane fuel is available in certain
countries.
You will fin dfurther information about fuel
grades in the "Operation" section
( = page 241). If your journey takes you to countries in
wh
ich traffic drives on the opposite side
of the road to the country where the vehi-
cle is reg istered, your headl amps should
be masked or parti ally masked to ensure
that the headlamps are at symmetrical
dipped beam*. Oncoming traffic will then
be dazzled less.
6 Mask the headlamps with special adhe-
sive sheets.
These sp ecial masking sheets can be
obtained at a qual ified specialist work-
shop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Or depending on your vehicle's equipment:
6 Have the bi-xenon headlamps*
switched to symmetri cal dipped beam
at a qualified specialist workshop, e.g.
at a Merce des-Benz Service Centre.
You may obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. !
Mercede s-Be nz recommends that you only
use genuine Merced es-Benz adh esivesheets,
otherwise your headlamps could be damaged.
Remember to switch the headlamps to asym-
metrical dipped-beam headlamps again once
you are driving on the side of th eroad for the
co untry in which your vehicle is registered. Drivi
ngabroad Symmetrical dipped-beam
he
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262 Operation
Trailer towing
iThe maxim umpermissible weights are given
in the vehicle documents and onthe type plates
of the trail erand the trailer tow hitch .The lowest
value given is decisive.
Th emax imum trailer drawb arno sewe ight forthe
trailer towbar on th eball neck is 75 kg. The draw-
bar no seweight must not, however, exceed that
specified on the type plates for th etrailer tow
hit ch and the trailer. If you couple a trailer, the driving charac-
terist
ics of your vehicle change.
The vehicl e/trailer combination:
! is heavier
! is restricted in its acceleration and
gradie nt-climbing capability
! has a longer stopping distance
! is more susceptible to gusting cross-
winds
! demands more sensitive steeri ng
Fuel consumption is higher when towing a
trailer.
Tips for driving when to wing a trailer:
! We recom mend utilising the maximum
per missible drawb arnoseweigh t,and
always at least 50 kg.
! The vehicle's payload must be reduced
to compensate for the drawbar nose-
weight so that thema ximum per missi-
ble rear axle load is not exceeded. Have the entire trailer tow hitch ch
ecked at
a qualifie dspecialist workshop which has
the necessary specia list knowledge and
tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recomme nds that youuse a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-re lated systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Dr
iving tips G
Risk of accident Maximum care and atte
ntion iscalledfor
when coupling and decoupling a trailer.
Ma kesure that no-one is pre sent between
the trailer and the vehicle when the vehicle
is being reversed up to the trailer.
Do not uncouple a tr ailer with an overrun
brake when the brake is engaged. If you have coupled the trailer to the vehicle
incorr
ectly, there isa risk that the trailer
may break away.
Make sure that the following values have
been observed:
! Maximum permissi ble gross vehicle
weight
! Maximum permissible trailer drawbar
noseweight
! Maximum permissible trailer load
! Maximum permissible rearload on the
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Operation
Care
Regular and proper care will help to main-
tain the value of your vehicle .The best way
to protect your veh icle from harmful envi-
ronmental influences is to wash itand use
protective treatments regularly.
i Itis be stto use Merced es-Benz care pro d-
uc ts. The sehave been sp ecially adapt edto
Mercedes-Benz vehicle sand are state of the art.
Mer cedes-Benz care products are available from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Scratches, corrosive deposits, etching and
damage caused by neglect or inadequate
care cannot always be completely reme-
died. If this is the case, please consult a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Repair damage caused by loose chippings
and remove the following substan
ces as
soon as possible:
! Insect re mains
! Bird droppings
! Tree resin
! Oils and grease
! Fuel
! Tar stains !
Under no circumstanc esshould you affix un-
suitable stickers, films, magnets or similar to
painted surfaces. Doing so could damage the
paintwork.
Additional care notes for AMG vehicles
with nubuck leather upholstery:
The nubuck leather isalready treated with
a protective coating. You sho uld not there-
fore use:
! MB leather care agents
! MB stain remover
! other solvent-based cleaning agents
Avoid rubbing the leather upholster yvigor-
ously. Remo vedirt using a damp microfi-
bre cloth. Care
G
Riskofpoisoning Always follow the instructions for using
the
care pro ducts.
Always keep care products tightly clos ed
and out of the reach of children. H
Environmental note Dis
pose of emp tyconta iners, cleaning
cloths and polishing wads in an environmen-
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Practical advice
Display messag esDisplay messages Possible cause
/consequ ence Possible sol
ution OBonnet
open! You are driving
with the bonnet
open. 6
Close the bonnet ( =page 244). :
Engine
oillevel
Stop, engine off! There
isno oil in the engine. There
is a danger of engine damage. 6
Switch off the engine.
6 Check the engine oil level and top up the oil
if necessary ( =page 245).
Engine oillevel
Visit workshop! The measuring system is malfunc-
tioning. 6
Have the measuring system checked at a
qual ified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Serv ice Ce ntre.
Engine oillevel
Reduce oillevel! You have added too much engine
oil
.There is a risk of damaging the
engine or catalytic converter. 6
Siphon off the oil. Observe the legal re-
quirements.
Engine oil
Visit workshop! The engine oil level has dro
pped to
a critical le vel. 6
Check the engine oil le vel (= page 245)
and top up the engine oil if necessary.
6 Have the engine checked for leaks if the
engine oil needs toppi ngup more often
than usu al. The oil contains water. 6
Have the oil checked. :
Engine
oillevel
Add 1 litre engineoil
when nextrefuelling The engine oil level is too low. 6
Check the engine oil level and top up the oil
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306 Practical advice
Display
messages Display messages Pos
sible cause /consequence Possible solution
FKey
still in
vehicle! The key has been detected in the
vehicle during locking. 6
Remove the key from the vehicle.
Key
Visit work shop! There is a fault with the KEYLESS
GO system*. 6
Visit a qualif ied specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Replace key The key
isno longer working. 6
Visit a qualif ied specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. A
Reserve fu
el The fuel level has fallen
into the re-
serve range. 6
Refuel at the nearest filling station
( = page 241). J
Doors open! Yo
u are trying to pull away but at
least one of the doors is open. 6
Close the doors. #
Undervolta
ge
Charge battery The vehicle battery has insufficient
voltage. 6
Start the engine. #
Undervolta
ge
Switch off
consumers The vehicle battery has insufficient
voltage. 6
Switch off any consumers that are not re-
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Practical advice
Tr ou bleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions
±
The yellow engine diagnostic in-
dicator lamp lights up while you
are driving. There is a malfunction:
!
in the engine management system
! in the fuel injection system
! in the ignition system, or
! in the exhaust system
The emission limit values may be exceeded
and the engine may be runn ing in emergency
mode. 6
Have the vehicle checked as soon as
possible at a qualified specia list wo rk-
shop, e.g. a Mercede s-Benz Service
Centre. The fuel tank has run dry. 6
Start the engine three to four times
after refuelling.
6 Emergency mode is cancelled. You
do not need to have your vehicle
check ed. \
The yellow roll-over bar warning
lamplights up or flickers when
the engine is sw itched on. The roll-o
ver bar release system is faulty. 6
Release the roll-over bars manually
and have them checked immediately
at a qual ified specialist workshop, e.g.
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
G Otherwise, there is a risk ofan
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