2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET ESP

311
Practical advice
Tr ou bleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solutions
-
The yellow ABS indicator lamp
lights upwhile the engine isrun-
ning. ABS is deactiv
ated due to a malfunction. This
means that ESP and BAS are also deactivated
(s ee the messages in the multi-function dis-
play). The brake system is sti llavailable and
works as normal without ABS. 6
Continue driving, but with even great-
er care.
6 Visit a qualified specialist workshop
immediately whi chhas the necessary
specialist knowledge and tools to car-
ry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
us ea Mercedes-Benz Servi ceCentre
for this purpose. In particular, work
relevant to safety or on safety-related
systems must be carr ied out at a qual-
ified spe cialist workshop.
G Otherwise, there is a risk ofan
accident. ABS
has been dea ctivated due to under volt-
age. It is possib lethat the battery isnot being
charg ed. 6
Switch off any consumers that are not
require d.
ABS becomes available again once
the battery vo ltage increases. l
Thered dista nce war ning lamp
lights up while you are driving. The distance to the vehicle in front is too
sh
ort for the speed selected. 6
Increase the distance. 209en_d2.boo Seite
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324 Practical advice
Trouble
shoo ting Problem Po
ssible caus e/consequ ence Su
ggested solutions The engine does not start. You cannot
hear
the sta rter mo tor wor king. The on-board
voltage is too low (the start-
er battery is discharged or nearly dis-
char ged). 6
Jump-s tarting may beperform ed.
If the engine does not start despite jump-
starting:
6 Consult a qualified specialist workshop,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicles with a petrol engine:
the engine is not running smoothly and is
misfiring. The
engine electronics or a mechanical
component in the engine con trol system
is faulty. 6
Do not use too much throttl e.
6 Have the cause rectified immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Non-combusted fuel can otherwise get
into the catalytic co nverter and dama ge
it. Vehicles with a diesel engine:
the engine does not switch off. 6
Open the main fuse box (= page 386).
6 Pull out the two fuses markedMOTOR NOT
AUS
using the fuse extractor.
The engine stops.
If you wish to restart the engine:
6 Put the fuses bac kin. 209en_d2.boo Seite
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346 Practical advice
Openin
g/clo sing in an emergency
6 Take the Allen key from the Owner's
Manual wallet. 1
Dec orative seam
2 Allen key
3 To push the key downwards
4 To push the head rest raint downwards
6 Insert the long shaft of Allen key 2
into the recess whi chison the left-
hand side (seen in the direction of trav-
el) of the respective head restraint us-
ing decorative seam 1asa gu ide. 6
Firstly, press Allen key downw ards 3
firmly and hold itin this position.
6 Then push the head restraint down-
wards until it engages 4.
6 Remove the key again and release the
head restr aint.
6 Repeat the procedure for the other
head rest raint. G
Risk of inju ry You must only retract the roll-over bars
man-
ually when the soft top is open. Ot herwi se,
the function ofthe roll -over bars may be im-
paired and they will not be abl eto protect
you optimally.
To retract the roll-over bars when the soft
top is closed, visit a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. P 77.00-2188-31209en
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374 Practical advice
Flat tyrei
The maxim umdistance can beincreased
co nsiderably by using TIREFIT before starting
ru n-flat mode. Ifthe type of damag eis suc h that
TIREFIT cannot seal the tyre, you can still drive
the maxim um possible distance in run-flat mode. i
Ifyo u are replacing oneor more tyres, make
sure you usetyres with the "MOExtended” mark
and which are the specified size for the vehicle.
If you are replac ing one ormo re rims, make
sure you use rims approved for use with
"MOExtended” tyres and which are the specified
size for the vehicle. G
Risk of accident The handling characteristics of your vehicle
ar e adversely affected in run-flat mode, for
example:
! when cornering
! when braking
! when accelerating suddenly
You should therefor eadapt your driving
style accordingly and avoid making sudden
st eering movem ents, accelerating suddenly
and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot holes,
off-road). The applies especially ifthe vehi-
cle is heavily laden.
The distance that can be tra velled in run-flat
mode depends la rgely on the loads placed
on the vehicle. Speed, load, sudd enacceler-
ation, road-surf aceco nditions, outside tem-
peratures, etc. can considerably reduce this
distance, whereas a conservative dr iving
st yle may inc reaseit. Run-fla
tmodemust bestopped in the event
of:
! bangi ng noises
! the vehicle shaking
! smoke development accomp anied by
the smell of rubber
! ESP continuously intervening
! tears in the tyre sid ewalls
After driving in run-flat mode, you must have
the rim checked to see if it can still be use d.
For this purpose, visit a qua lified specialist
workshop which has th e necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. The flat tyre must be re-
placed inany case.
Mercedes -Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes -Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. Inparticular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-relate dsystems must be car-
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375
Practical advice
Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery.
The battery must always be sufficiently
charged so that it achieves its intended
service life.
Have the battery charge checked more
frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or ifyou do not use it for an ex-
tended period.
To prevent corrosion damage, only replace
the battery with a ba ttery that has acentral
ve ntilation cover. For safety reasons,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use batteries which have been specially
tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
you wish toleave your vehiclepark edup
for an extended period. Batt
ery G
Risk of injury Take safety precautions
and protective
measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and smok-
ing are prohibited when han-
dling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid
contact with the ski
n,eye sor
cl oth ing.
Immediately rinse acid splas h-
es off with clean water. Con-
sult a doctor if necessary. G
Risk of inju ry Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's
Manual. H
Enviro nment alno te Do
notdispo seof ba tterie swith the hou se-
hold rubbish. Dispose of a faulty battery in
an environmentally-responsible manner.
Take it to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
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383
Practical advice
Towing Securing the towing eye
6
Remove the towing eye and the wheel
wrench from the vehicle tool kit
(= page 276).
6 Screw in the towing eye clockw ise to
the stop.
6 Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten. Removing the towing eye
6
Remove the wheel wrench from the ve-
hicle to olkit.
6 Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn the wheel wrench
anti-clockwise.
6 Unscrew the to wing eye.
6 Insert the top of cover 1byits tab in
the front bumper and press the bottom
of the cover inuntil it engages.
or St
andard vehicles:
6 Insert the bottom of cover 2by its tab
in the rear bumper and press the top of
the cover in until it engages.
or
AMG veh icles:
4 To fit the cover
6 Hook the cover in the rear bumper on
the right-hand side and slide it fully
over to the right (direction of arrow) 4.
6 Apply light pressure on the left-hand
side of the cover.
6 Put the towing eye and the wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. !
Theengine must not be running ifyo ua re
towing the vehicle with the front axle raised. Ap-
pli ca tion of the brakes by ESP would otherwise
da ma ge the braking sy stem on the rear axle be-
yond repair. Vehicles with manua
l transmission
6 Switch on the ignition (key inposition 2
in the ignition lock).
6 Make sure that no gear is engaged. P 88.20-2440-31 Towing the vehicle209en_d2.boo Seite
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385
Practical advice
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle inter-
rupt the power supply to the equipment in
the event of a malfunction. This prevents
damage to the rest of the on-board
electri cs.
The following are available for changing
fuses ( =page 385):
! Fuse allocation chart
! Spare fuses
! Fuse extractor !
Only use fuses wi th thespec ifie d amperage
fo r the system inques tion, and which have been
ap proved for Mercede s-Be nz.Electrical parts or
sys tems could otherwise bedamaged.
Do not attempt to repair or bridge faul tyfuses.
Have the cause traced and recti fied at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Serv-
ic e Centre.
The electrical fuses are located in different
fus eboxes:
! Main fuse box onthe left of the dash-
boa rd (
=page 386).
! Fuse box in the engine compartment
on the left (
=page 386).
! Fuse box in the boot on the left
(
= page 387). Fuse allocation chart
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
cover of the main fuse box on the dash-
board (
=page 386) .The amperage of the
fuses is also given there. Spare fuses
Spare fuses can be found in the vehicle
tool kit (=
page 276). Fuse extractor
Coupé
The fuse extractor can be found in the cov-
er of the fuse box
inthe boot (
=page 387).
Cabriolet
The fuse extractor can be found in the ve-
hicle tool kit ( =pa ge 276). Fuses
G
Riskof fire Only use fuses with the speci
fied amperage
for the system in question, and which have
be en approved for Mercedes-Be nz.Other-
wise, a short-circuit could occur, which
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390 Technical data
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
The "Technical data" section contains all
the necessary technical data for your vehi-
cle. Some of the values given are provi-
sional and, in some cases, calculated
values. Final
values were not available
when this manual was printed.
i The technical data was determined in ac-
co rdance with EU Directives. All data applies to
the vehicle's standard equipment. The data may
therefore differ for vehicles with optional equip-
me nt. You may obtain further information from a
Me rcede s-Be nz Service Cen tre.
You will find information ab out your vehicle's
noise level in th evehicle 'sdoc umen tation.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and
con version parts and accessories whi ch
have been speci fically approved for your
veh icle in terms of their reliability, safety
and suitab ility.
Despite ongoing market research,
Mercedes-Benz is unable to guarantee oth-
er parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts
no responsi bility for the use of such parts
in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been independently or officially ap-
proved. In Germany and other countries, certain
parts are only officially approv
edfor instal-
lation or modification work ifthey comply
with legal requirements. All genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts satisfy these
regul ations.
Make sure thatreplacement parts are suit-
able for you rvehicle. In many countries,
parts that constitute a modification tothe
vehicle could invalidate the vehicle's gen-
eral operating permit. This isthe case if:
! ther e is achan gein the vehicle type ap-
proved in the general operating permit
! road users could be endangered
! exhaust emissions or noise levels are
adversely affected
The use of parts wh ich have not been offi-
cially approve dcan jeopardise the safety
of your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
and conversion parts and accessories
whi chhave been approved for your vehi-
cle. You can obtain genuine Merce
des-Benz
parts and appro ved conversion parts and
accessories from any Merced es-Benz
Service Centre. Here you will receive ad-
vi ce about technical modifications, and the
parts will be pro fessionally fitted.
Always quote the vehicle identification
number and the engine number when or-
dering genuine parts. You will find these
numbers onthe vehicle data card in the
"Service Booklet" or on your vehicle's iden-
tification plates ( =pa ge 393). Genuine Mercedes
-Benz parts H
Environmental note DaimlerChrysler also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. These parts have the
same warranty as new parts. 209en_d2.boo Seite
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