2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET Owners Manual

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Adj
usting Adjus
ting the steeri ngwheel manual ly
The handle is located under the steering
column.
1 Release handle
�6 Pullhandle 1to release the steering
column.
�6 Adjust the pos

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Getting started
Adjusting
Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you can get a good overview of
road and traffic conditions. Rear-vie
wmi rror

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Driving Dr
iving G
Risk of accident Do not kee
panyobjects in the driver' sfoo t-
well. Make sure that floormats or car pets in
the driver's footwell:
�! donot obstruct the

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Getting started
Driving
The < seat belt warni ng lamp in the
instrument cluster reminds you to ensure
that all occupants are wearing their seat
belts.
If the driver has not fastened his seat belt,

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Driving
The seat belt extender for the driver and
front passenger makes iteasier for you to
put on the seat belt.
1 Seat belt extender
The seat belt extender extends when you
close

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Getting started
Driving
�6 Click bel ttongue 1into buckle 3.
�6 Pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten
the belt across your lap if necessary.
!Do no tdepress the accelerator pedal when
st arting t

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DrivingManual transmission
Gearshift
pattern
�6 Before starting the engine, make sure
that:
�! the parking brake is engaged
(
�= pag e43) to prevent the vehicle
rolling away
�! the

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Getting started
Driving
Diesel engine
�6 Turn the key to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
The q preglow indica torla mp in the
ins trument clus terlights up.
�6 As soon as the qpreglow indicator
l