2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS door lock

420 Technical termsCAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.COMAND
(C
ockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other op-
tional equipment (CD changer, tele-
phone, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.Distronic*
A driving convenience cruise control
system which helps the driver maintain
a pre-selected speed:


If there is no vehicle directly ahead,
the system operates in the same
way as conventional ->cruise con-
trol.


If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,
Distronic will reduce your vehicle
speed to the extent permitted by re-
duced throttle and up to 20% brak-
ing power to maintain the preset
minimum following distance.
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422 Technical termsLine of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey or, if so equipped,
KEYLESS-GO* feature.
Menu
The control system displays are ar-
ranged in menus. Each menu contains
a number of commands for particular
systems. In the Audio menu, for exam-
ple, you will find the commands
Select
radio station
or Operate CD player
.
Using commands, you can directly
change the settings for your vehicle.MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
Display field in the speedometer used
to present information provided by the
control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
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Setting last stored speed
("Resume" function) 235
Setting the current speed 234
Warning and indicator lamps 231
Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 125
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 264
Doors
Message in display 331
Opening from inside vehicle 97
Opening from outside 89, 94
Downhill driving
Cruise control 227
Downshifting
Manual shift program mode
(CLK 55 AMG) 165
One-touch gearshifting 158
Steering wheel gearshift
control (CLK 55 AMG) 162
Drinking and driving 273Driving
General instructions 40, 273
Hydroplaning 277
In winter 279
Problems 51
Safety systems 76
Through standing water 280
Traveling abroad 280
With Distronic* 238
Driving instructions 273
Driving off 275
Driving safety systems
ABS 77
BAS 78
ESP 79
Driving system
Parktronic* 241
Driving systems 226
Cruise control 226
Distronic* 229
Driving safety systems 76E
Easy-entry/exit feature 109
Activating 150
Interrupting movement 150
Electrical fuses 394
Electrical system
Technical data 407
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 257
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 260
Telephone* 208
With Tele Aid* 258
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 166
Emergency operations
Closing soft top 355
Closing soft top with
add. locking mechanism 364
Closing soft top without
add. locking mechanism 357
Locking the vehicle 349
Remote door unlock 264
Unlocking the vehicle 348
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
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Front airbags 63
Front lamps
Messages in display 335–336
Replacing bulbs 373, 374
Switching on 119
Front seat head restraints
Installing 110
Power seat 110
Removing 110
Front seats
Seat heating* 114
Ventilation* 113
FSS (Flexible Service System) 302, 421
Fuel 285
Additives 413
Fuel reserve warning lamp 317
Gasoline additives 413
Premium unleaded
gasoline 285, 411, 413
Requirements 413
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 410
Fuel additives 413
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 152
Since last reset 153Fuel filler flap 284
Locking 284
Opening 352
Unlocking 284
Fuel requirements 413
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 334
Fuel tank
Capacity 411
Filler flap 284
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 410
Functions (control system) 130, 133
Resetting 140
Fuse box 394, 395
Fuse chart 394
Fuse extractor 396
Fuses 394
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 396
Fuse box in
engine compartment 395
Fuse box in
passenger compartment 394
Fuse chart 394
Fuse extractor 396
Spare fuses 396G
Garage door opener 27, 265
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 413
Gear range 421
Shifting into optimal 158
Gear range limit
Canceling 158
Gear ranges 159
Displaying in Speedometer 159
Limiting 159
Gear selector lever 23, 352
Cleaning 309
Position 23, 157, 160
Unlocking manually 352
Global
Locking 89
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Unlocking 89
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Global Positioning System (GPS) 421
Glove box 21, 250
Closing 250
Opening 250
Good visibility 167
GPS 421
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Service indicator 302
SRS 59, 318
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 143
Setting 143
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Folding back 73
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 401
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 310
Lever
For cruise control 226, 233
License plate lamps
Messages in display 336
Replacing bulbs 373, 378
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 309
Technical data 404
Light sensor 336
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 119
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Combination switch 123
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Door entry lamps 125
Exterior lamp switch 119
Front fog lamps 122
High beam flasher 123
High beams 123
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior 124
Locator lighting 121
Low beam 119
Manual headlamp mode 120
Night security illumination 121
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Settings (control system) 145
Limiting the gear range 159
Limp Home Mode 166
Line of fall 422Loading 245
Instructions 249
Ski sack* 245
Locator lighting 121
Setting 146
Lock button 422
Lock buttons 422
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 56
Locking 52, 88
Fuel filler flap 284
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Global, SmartKey 89
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Trunk lid, separately 106
Vehicle in an emergency 349
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 399
Loss of SmartKey 91
Loss of SmartKeys
with KEYLESS-GO* 97
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Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 336
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 373
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 373, 375
Lowering
Roll bar manually 354
Vehicle 384
Lubricants
Technical data 410
Luggage cover 216
Folding back 216, 245
Latch 216M
Main dimensions 408
Maintenance 12, 302
Malfunction
Displaying 138
Malfunction memory 138
Calling up 138
Manual gear shifting
Transmission program
mode M (Manual) 164
Manual headlamp mode 120
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 352
Interior lighting control 125
Locking the vehicle 349
Roll bar 353
Soft top 355
Soft top with
add. locking mechanism 364
Soft top without
add. locking mechanism 357
Unlocking gear selector lever 352
Unlocking the driver’s door 348Manual shift program mode (CLK 55 AMG)
Downshifting 165
Upshifting 165
Manual shift programm CLK 55 AMG
Activating 164
Deactivating 165
Manual shift programm mode
CLK 55 AMG 164
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 177
Mechanical key 348
Memory function 116, 422
Recalling positions
from memory 117
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 118
Storing key-dependent settings 117
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446 IndexRear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 182
Rear seat head restraints
Lowering with lower switch 111
Raising 111
Rear seats
Rear seat head restraints 111
Rear side-impact airbags 64
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 168
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 74
Rear window defroster 171
Activating 171
Deactivating 171
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 387
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 412
Refueling 284
Regular checks 286Reinstalling
Ashtray (Center console) 254
Ashtray (Rear seat) 254
Reinstalling vehicle battery 386
Remote controls
SmartKey 88, 92
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 264
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 424
Removing
Ashtray (Center console) 253
Ashtray (Rear seat) 254
Floormates* 255
Minispare wheel 346
Ski sack* 248
Vehicle battery 386
Vehicle tool kit 344
Wheel 382
Wind screen 225
Wiper blades 379Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 378
Brake lamp bulbs 378
Bulbs 372
Front lamp bulbs 374
Front turn signal bulbs (Halogen) 375
Fuses 396
High beam bulbs (Halogen) 375
High beam bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 376
License plate lamp bulbs 378
Low beam bulbs (Halogen) 375
Parking lamp bulbs 375, 377
Rear fog lamp bulb 378
Rear lamp bulbs 373, 378
Rear turn signal bulbs 378
Side marker lamp bulbs 377
Standing lamp bulbs 375, 377
Wiper blades 379
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Tele Aid
Information 262
Initiating an
emergency call manually 260
Messages in display 341
Remote door unlock 264
Roadside assistance 260
Stolen vehicle tracking services 265
Tele Aid System 257
Tele Aid System 425
Tele Aid* 257
Emergency calls 258
System self-check 258
Upgrade signals 263
Telematics* 425Telephone* 24, 256
Answering a call 155
Dialing a number from
the phone book 155
Emergency call 208
Ending a call 155
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 155
Messages in display 342
Operating 154
Operation 203
Redialing 156
Temperature
Display mode 142
Grades of tires 418
Setting units in display 142
Tires 298
Tightening torque 425
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 384
Time
Setting hours 144
Setting minutes 145Tire inflation pressure
Checking 286, 298
Tire speed rating 278, 425
Tire traction 277
Tires 403
Consumer information 417
Direction of rotation 297
Driving instructions 276
Retreads 296
Rims and tires 403
Service life 297
Temperature 298
Temperature grades 418
Tires and wheels 296
Tread depth 300
Wear pattern 299
Winter 300
Tools 343
Tow-away alarm 25, 84
Arming 85
Disarming 85
Disarming for transport 84
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