2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (CLK430 Cabriolet) Owners Manual

CLK Cabriolet Operator’s Manual

CLK 320 CLK 430

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: • Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. • Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. • Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. DaimlerChrysler AG

1 Contents Introduction Product information .......................... 7 Operator’s manual ............................. 8 Where to find it ................................ 13 Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 18 Center console .............................. 20 Overhead control panel ............... 21 Operation Vehicle keys ...................................... 24 Start lock-out .................................... 27 General notes on the central locking system ............... 27 Central locking system ................... 28 Radio frequency and infrared remote control .............................. 28 Opening and closing windows from outside ................. 32 Panic button ................................. 33 Mechanical keys .......................... 33 Doors ................................................. 34 Central locking switch .................... 36 Automatic central locking .......... 37 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................... 37 Trunk ................................................. 38 Trunk lid release switch ................ 40 Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41 Antitheft alarm system ................... 42 Tow-away alarm ............................... 44 Power seats, front ............................ 45 Front head restraints ................... 51 Roll bar and head restraints, rear .................. 52 Backrest ............................................ 54 Multicontour seat ............................ 55 Heated seats ..................................... 56 Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 58 Seat belts .......................................... 58 Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................ 59 BabySmart TM airbag deactivation system .................... 64 Self-test BabySmart TM without special child seat installed ......... 64 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ................................ 65 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................. 65 Airbags .............................................. 66 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ..................................... 72 Infant and child restraint systems .......................... 74 Adjusting telescoping steering column .......................... 76 Inside rear view mirror .................. 77 Antiglare night position .............. 77 Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 78 Instrument cluster ........................... 82 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................... 84 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ................. 88

2 Contents Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and engine oil level indicator ........... 92 Audio systems .................................. 93 Radio .............................................. 93 CD player ....................................... 94 Cassette player ............................. 95 Telephone .......................................... 96 Telephone book ............................ 96 Redialing ....................................... 98 Incoming call .............................. 100 Navigation system .......................... 101 Trip computer ................................. 102 Malfunction message memory ...................................... 104 Individual settings ......................... 106 Setting the audio volume .............. 108 Flexible service system (FSS) ............................................ 109 Engine oil level indicator .............. 112 Engine oil consumption ................ 113 Exterior lamp switch ...................... 114 Night security illumination .......... 115 Headlamp cleaning system ........... 116 Combination switch ....................... 117 Hazard warning flasher switch .......................................... 119 Automatic climate control ............ 120 Display and controls ................. 122 Basic setting ............................... 122 Economy ...................................... 123 Special settings .......................... 123 Rear window defroster .............. 124 Air recirculation ........................ 125 Residual engine heat utilization ........................... 125 Dust filter .................................... 126 Audio and telephone, operation .................................... 127 Power windows .............................. 146 Interior lighting ............................. 149 Sun visors ....................................... 150 Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 150 Interior ............................................ 151 Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ........... 151 Glove box ..................................... 151 Ashtray ............................................ 154 Lighter ............................................. 155 Cargo tie down rings ..................... 156 Parcel net in front passenger footwell .................... 156 Armrest, rear bench ...................... 156 Telephone, general ........................ 157 Cellular telephone ......................... 157 Garage door opener ....................... 158 Soft top ............................................ 162 Wind screen .................................... 170

3 Contents Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 178 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 179 Maintenance ................................... 179 Catalytic converter ........................ 180 Emission control ............................ 181 Tele Aid ........................................... 182 Steering lock ................................... 192 Starting and turning off the engine .................................. 194 Automatic transmission ............... 195 Parking brake ................................. 204 Driving instructions ......................205 Drive sensibly – save fuel .........205 Drinking and driving ................. 205 Pedals ........................................... 205 Power assistance ........................ 206 Brakes .......................................... 206 Driving off ................................... 207 Parking ........................................ 207 Tires ............................................. 208 Snow chains ................................ 210 Winter driving instructions ...... 211 Deep water ...................................212 Passenger compartment ............ 213 Traveling abroad ......................... 213 Cruise control ................................. 214 Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 216 Antilock brake system (ABS) ........................................... 218 Electronic stability program (ESP) ........................................... 220 What you should know at the gas station ...................... 224 Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 226 Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .................... 228 On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 228 Brake warning lamp ..................229 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ............................. 230 Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning .................... 230 Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp ............... 231 BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 231 ABS malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 231 Telescoping steering column – indicator lamp ............................. 232 Seat belt warning lamp ............. 232

4 Contents Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center console ...........................233 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ............................. 233 Roll bar warning lamp ...............233 Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display ...............234 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) ..................235 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ........................ 235 BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ...........236 ABS-SYSTEM ............................... 237 BRAKE ASSIST ...........................237 BRAKE LINING WEAR .............. 238 BRAKE FLUID ............................. 238 PARKING BRAKE ....................... 239 ENGINE FAN ............................... 239 COOLANT (coolant level) ............................. 240 COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ............... 241 LIGHTING SYSTEM ................... 242 LIGHT SENSOR .......................... 243 STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .......... 243 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 244 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) ..................................... 245 REMOVE KEY ............................. 245 WASHER FLUID ......................... 246 TELE AID ..................................... 247 Practical hints First aid kit .....................................250 Shelf below rear window ..............250 Stowing things in the vehicle .................................. 250 Luggage cover .................................250 Fuses ................................................ 252 Hood .................................................254 Checking engine oil level ............. 256 Automatic transmission fluid level ...................................257 Coolant level ...................................257 Adding coolant ........................... 258 Windshield washer / headlamp cleaning system ........................259 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio .........259

5 Contents Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment ................260 Vehicle jack ..................................... 261 Wheels ............................................. 262 Tire replacement ........................ 262 Rotating wheels .......................... 263 Spare wheel .................................... 264 Changing wheels ...........................266 Tire inflation pressure .................. 271 Battery ............................................. 272 Jump starting .................................. 274 Towing the vehicle ......................... 276 Exterior lamps ................................280 Headlamp assembly ................... 281 Taillamp assemblies ..................283 Adjusting headlamp aim ...............285 Changing batteries in the electronic main key ...........288 Synchronizing remote control ...........................290 Raising soft top manually ............ 291 Antenna .......................................... 298 Manual release for fuel filler flap ............................ 298 Trunk lamp ..................................... 299 Replacing wiper blade insert ............................... 299 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ............................. 302 Power washer ............................. 303 Paintwork, painted body components ................................ 303 Engine cleaning ......................... 304 Tar stains .................................... 304 Vehicle washing ......................... 304 Ornamental moldings ............... 304 Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ...................... 305 Window cleaning .......................305 Plastic and rubber parts ............305 Wiper blade .................................305 Light alloy wheels ...................... 305 Instrument cluster .....................306 Steering wheel and gear selector lever ...................... 306 Cup holder ...................................306 Seat belts .....................................306 Headliner .....................................306 Upholstery ...................................307 Hard plastic trim items ............. 307 Plastic and rubber parts ............307 Wind screen ...............................307 Rubber weatherstrip ................. 307 Soft top ......................................... 308

6 Contents Technical data Spare parts service ........................ 310 Warranty coverage ......................... 310 Identification labels ....................... 311 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............ 312 Technical data ................................ 313 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities ................................... 317 Engine oils ...................................... 319 Engine oil additives ....................... 319 Air conditioner refrigerant .................................. 319 Brake fluid ....................................... 319 Premium unleaded gasoline ...................................... 320 Fuel requirements ........................ 320 Gasoline additives ......................... 321 Coolants .......................................... 321 Consumer information ................. 323 Index Index ................................................ 325

7 Introduction Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (CLK430 Cabriolet) Owners Manual

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