2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET clock

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At a glance
Instrument cluster
1O n vehicles without Distronic*, thesy mbol
go es out when the engine is running, but has no
funct ion. Function Page
1 Turn signal indicator
lamp 40
2 ESP
warning lamp 310
3 Segments 106
4 Distance warning lamp
1 19
7,
312 5 Turn signal indicator
lamp 40
6 Restraint systems warn-
ing lamp 312
7 ABS indicator lamp 68,
311 8 Seat belt warning lamp 316
9 Coolant temperature
gauge 107 Fun
ction Page
a Coolant temperature
warning lamp 314
b Main-beam indicator
lamp 102
c Rev
counter 107
d Multi-function display 108
e Trip
meter 106
f Status indicator 113
g Standard display 112
h Automatic transmis-
sion*:
dr
ive program display
CLK 55 AMG:
drive program display,
upsh ift displ ay 138
146
j Total dista
nce rec orde r k Automatic transmis-
sion*:
selector lever position
display 138 Fu
nction Page
l Speedometer 106
m Brake system
indicator
lamp 312
n Engine diagnostic indica-
tor la
mp 315
o Ro
ll-over bar war ning
lamp 315
p Clock 121
q Vehicles with a diesel
eng
ine:
preglow indicator lamp 37
r Reserve fuel warning
lamp 316
s Fuel gauge
t Re
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
1O n vehicles without Distronic*, thesy mbol
go es out when the engine is running, but has no
funct ion. Function Page
1 Turn signal indicator
lamp 40
2 ESP
warning lamp 310
3 Segments 106
4 Distance warning lamp
1 19
7,
312 5 Turn signal indicator
lamp 40
6 Restraint systems warn-
ing lamp 312
7 ABS indicator lamp 68,
311 8 Seat belt warning lamp 316
9 Coolant temperature
gauge 107 Fun
ction Page
a Coolant temperature
warning lamp 314
b Main-beam indicator
lamp 102
c Rev
counter 107
d Multi-function display 108
e Trip
meter 106
f Status indicator 113
g Standard display 112
h Automatic transmis-
sion*:
dr
ive program display
CLK 55 AMG:
drive program display,
upsh ift displ ay 138
146
j Total dista
nce rec orde r k Automatic transmis-
sion*:
selector lever position
display 138 Fu
nction Page
l Speedometer 106
m Brake system
indicator
lamp 312
n Engine diagnostic indica-
tor la
mp 315
o Ro
ll-over bar war ning
lamp 315
p Clock 121
q Vehicles with a diesel
eng
ine:
preglow indicator lamp 37
r Reserve fuel warning
lamp 316
s Fuel gauge
t Re
set button 106209en_d2.boo Seite
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106 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
You will find a full ov
erview of the instru-
ment cluster in the "At a glance" sect ion
( = page 12).
1 Reset button
The displ ays in the instrument cluster are
ac tivated when you:
! open a door
! switch on the ignition
! press the reset button
! switch on the lights
You can modify the instrument cluster dis-
play settings, e.g. the language selection,
using the operating system ( =pa ge 108). 6
Make sure that the standard displ ayis
shown in the mu lti-function display
(= page 112).
6 Press and hold the reset button 1
until the trip me ter is reset. You can adjust the brightness of th
einstru-
ment lighting using reset button 1.
i The instrument lighti ngautomatically
adjusts itself to the brightness of the ambient
light. Brighter
6
Turn reset button 1clockwise.
The instrument lighting becomes
brighter. Dimmer
6
Turn the reset but tonan ti-clockwise.
The instrument lighting becomes dim-
mer. Instrument cluster
G
Riskofaccident No
messages are displayed if the instrument
clu ster or multi-functio n display fail. You
could fail to rec ognise dangers and thereby
endanger yours elf or others.
Contact a qualified speci alist workshop
im me diately, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre, and have the instrument cluster or
multi-function display checked. Resetting
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Controls in detail
Operating system
6 Select the requi red dis play for the
standard display by pressing the æ
or ç button (=
page 112). Ti
me subm enu
You can access theTimesubmenu via the
Settin gs...menu. You can set the clock,
for example, in the
Timesubmenu.
You will only see this function if you have a
built-in Audi o20 system.
i If the vehicle isequipped with COMAND* or
Audio 50 APS*, you can set the tim evia the
aud iosystem – see the audio system Operating
In structions.
You can make the following settings: Setting the hours
6 Movethe bar to the
Timesubmenu
using theæ orç button.
6 Press the jork button repeat-
edly until you see the
Clock, ho ursSet
by pressing R
message in the display.
The edi tmark appears on the hour fig-
ure.
6 Set the hour by pressing the æor
ç button.
6 Press the reset button (R button) on the
left-hand side of the instrument cluster
( = page 12).
The hour isset and stored. Setting the minutes
6 Move the bar to the
Timesubmenu
using the æorç button.
6 Pres s the j ork button repeat-
edly until you see the
Clock, minutes
Set by pressing R
message inthe dis-
play.
The edit mark appear son the minutes
figur e.
6 Set the minutes by pressing the æ
or ç button.
6 Press the reset but ton on the left in the
instrument cluster (
=pag e12).
The minutes are set and stored. Fu
nction Page
Set the hours (clock) 121
Set the
minutes (cloc k) 121
Selec
tthe time display 122 P54.30-5214-31
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158 Controls in detail
Thermatic (automatic air conditioning)
Set the temperature separately for each
side of the vehicle using controls 2and
3.
Only change the temperature in small
increments, idea lly starting at 22 °C. Increasing the tempe
rature
6 Turn temperature controllers 2and
3 clockwise.
Thermatic adjusts to the set tempera-
tur e. Re
ducing the temperatu re
6 Turn temperature controllers 2and
3 anti- cloc kw ise.
Thermatic adjusts to the set tempera-
tur e. Air distribution can be adjusted automati-
cally using control
4or manually for the
entire vehicl e.
The symbols on the control panel have the
following meaning: Controlling
airdi stribution manually
6 Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out. Automatic air distribution is
switched off. Air distribution iscontrol-
led according to the position of the
control.
6 Turn air-d istribution control 4to the
de sired symbol.
Co ntr olling air distribution for the cock-
pit air vent
6 Open the air vent at the top of the cock-
pit.
The air is distributed evenly in cooling
mode. Setting
thetemperature Co
ntrolling air distribution manually Symbol Meaning
Z Directs air to the windscreen
and
through the dem iste r
vents to the side windows b Dire
cts air to the wind-
screen, through the centre,
side and coc kpit air vents,
through the demister vents
to the side windows, and
into the front and rear foot
wells Y Directs
airthrough the front
and rear footwell air vents a Directs air through the
cen-
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Operation
Refuell ing
The fuel filler flap is located to the rear on
the right-hand side. The fuel filler flap is
locked and unlocked automatically with
the remote control when you lock or un-
lock the vehicle. 1
To open the fuel fil ler flap
2 To insert the fuel filler cap in holder
6 Remove the key from the ignition lock.
6 Open the fuel filler flap. To do this,
press on fuel filler flap 1in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
The fuel filler flap folds out.
6 Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise
and remove it. 6
Place the fuel filler cap in the holder on
the ins ide of fuel filler flap 2.
6 Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
6 Replace the fuel filler cap. Close it by
turning it clockwise.
The fuel filler cap engages audibly.
6 Close the fuel filler flap. The catch en-
gages.
i You will generally find inform ation about the
petrol grade onthe filling pump. If not, ask the
fill ing station attendant.
CLK 200 Kompressor, CLK 240, CLK 320,
CLK 500:
Premium unleaded petrol with a minimum
octane rating of 95 RO N/85 MON.
i As a very temporary meas ure, you may
also use regular un leaded petrol, 91 RON /
82.5 MON. This may reduce power and increase
petrol consumption. Avoid the use of full throttle. Refuelling
G
Risk ofinjury Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are prohibited when fuel is be-
ing handled.
Switch off the auxiliary
heating when refuel-
ling.
Do not allow fuel tocome into contact with
sk in or clothing. Your health maybe dam-
aged if:
! you spill fuel onto your skin
! you inhale fuel vapours P88.60-2065-31 neu
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260 Operation
Trailer towing
The detachable ball coupling is located in
the stowage
wellunder the boot floor.
You wil lfind details of installation dimen-
sions and loads in the "Technical data"
section.
Make a note of the key number in this
Owner's Manual, for example. This will
help you to obtain a replacement key from
a Mercedes-Benz Serv ice Ce ntre quickly,
shou ldyou lose it.
Key nu mber.: ________________ Removing the cover
1 Cover
6 Pull cover 1downwards vertically.
6 Store cover 1in the ball coupling
stowage well next to the spare whee l.2
Key
6 Insert key 2into the ball coupling
lock.
6 Turn key 2anti-cloc kwise.
6 Lift the handwheel off the ball coupling
and turn th ehandw heel clockwise until
it engages.
The whi temarking on the ball coupling
must be aligned with the red marking
on the handwheel. Trailer towing
Trailer tow hitch*
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Risk of accident Fit the ball coupling with great care as it is
essential for the safety of th
eentire
vehicle /trailer combination. P 31.10-2451-31 Fitting the
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Operation
Trailer towing
! You should not exceed a maximum
speed of 80 km /h, even incountries
where higher speeds are permitted.
! Avoid sudden braking. Instead, apply
the brake lightly at first, to allow the
trailer to overrun. Then increase the
braking for cerapidly.
! If the trailer starts to swing, reduce
your speed, do not attempt corrective
steering, and brake if necessary. On no
account should you attem pttodraw
the vehicle /trailer combination out by
increasing your speed.
! The gradient-climbing capabi lities from
a standstill are correct for sea level.
When driving in mountainous areas,
note that the power output of the en-
gine, and with itits gradient-climbing
capability from a standstill, decreases
with increasing altitude.
! Do not uncouple a trai ler with anoverrun
brake when the brake is engaged. The spring
action of the overrunning brake mechani sm
could damage the bumper. 6
Fold out the socket under the vehicle.
6 Remove the locked prot ective cap on
the handwheel.
6 Unlock the lock on the handwheel
usin g the key.
6 Hold the ball coupli ngfirmly. Lift the
handwheel off the ball coupling and
turn the handwheel clockwise until it
engages.
The red marking on the handwheel is
aligned with the white marking.
6 Remove the ball coupling by pulling
downwards.
6 Press the ball coupling cover into the
ball coupling recess.
Make sure that the cover is fitted se-
curely. Stowing the ball coupling
6
Stow the ball coupling in the ball
coupling well by the spare wheel. Removing the ball coupling
G
Risk of accident Do not carry the ball coupling unsecured in
the vehicle interior.
Vehicle occupan tscould be injured by the
ball coupling being thrown around in the
vehicle in the event of:
! sharp braking
! a change of direction or
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