2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 CLK55 AMG Coupe Owners Manual

CLK-Class Coupé Operator’s Manual

CLK 430 CLK 55 AMG

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 .................................... 26 General notes on the central locking system ............... 26 Central locking system ................... 27 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ............... 27 Opening and closing windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside .......................... 31 Panic button ................................. 32 Mechanical keys .......................... 32 Doors ................................................. 33 Central locking switch .................... 35 Automatic central locking .......... 36 Emergency unlocking in case of accident .......................... 36 Trunk ................................................. 37 Trunk lamp ....................................... 39 Trunk lid release switch ................ 40 Trunk lid emergency release ......... 41 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42 Antitheft alarm system ................... 43 Tow-away alarm ............................... 44 Power seats, front ............................ 45 Front head restraints ................... 51 Rear head restraints .................... 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 .................... 65 Self-test BabySmart TM without special child seat installed ......... 66 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ................................ 66 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................. 67 Airbags .............................................. 68 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ..................... 74 Infant and child restraint systems .......................... 76 Adjusting telescoping steering column .......................... 79 Inside rear view mirror .................. 80 Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 81 Instrument cluster ........................... 84 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ...................... 86

2 Contents Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ................. 90 Trip and main odometer and sub menu .............................. 94 Audio systems .................................. 95 Radio .............................................. 95 CD player ....................................... 96 Cassette player ............................. 97 Telephone .......................................... 98 Telephone book ............................ 98 Redialing ..................................... 100 Incoming call .............................. 102 Navigation system .......................... 103 Trip computer ................................. 104 Malfunction message memory ...................................... 106 Individual settings ......................... 108 Setting the audio volume ...............110 Flexible service system (FSS) ....... 111 Engine oil level indicator ...............114 Engine oil consumption .................115 Exterior lamp switch ...................... 116 Night security illumination .......... 117 Headlamp cleaning system ........... 118 Combination switch ....................... 119 Hazard warning flasher switch ..........................................121 Automatic climate control ............ 122 Display and controls ................. 124 Basic setting - automatic mode ......................... 124 Economy ...................................... 125 Special settings .......................... 125 Rear window defroster .............. 126 Air recirculation ........................ 127 Residual engine heat utilization ........................... 127 Dust filter .................................... 128 Audio and telephone, operation .................................... 129 Power windows .............................. 147 Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 149 Interior lighting ............................. 151 Rear window sunshade ................. 152 Sun visors ....................................... 152 Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153 Interior ............................................ 153 Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder ........... 153 Glove box ..................................... 154 Ashtrays .......................................... 157 Lighter ............................................. 159 Enlarged cargo area – split folding rear seat backrest ..................... 160 Loading instructions ..................... 162 Cargo tie down rings ..................... 163 Parcel net in front passenger footwell .................... 164 Telephone, general ........................ 164 Cellular telephone ......................... 165 Garage door opener ....................... 166 Ski sack ........................................... 170

3 Contents Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 176 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 177 Maintenance ................................... 177 Catalytic converter ........................ 178 Emission control ............................ 179 Tele Aid ........................................... 180 Steering lock ................................... 190 Starting and turning off the engine .................................. 192 Automatic transmission ............... 193 Parking brake .................................202 Driving instructions ...................... 203 Drive sensibly – save fuel .........203 Drinking and driving ................. 203 Pedals ........................................... 203 Power assistance ........................ 204 Brakes .......................................... 204 Driving off ................................... 205 Parking ........................................ 206 Tires ............................................. 206 Snow chains ............................... 209 Winter driving instructions ................................ 209 Deep water ................................... 210 Passenger compartment ............ 211 Traveling abroad ......................... 211 Cruise control ................................. 212 Brake assist system (BAS) ........................................... 214 Antilock brake system (ABS) ........................................... 216 Electronic stability program (ESP) ............................................ 218 What you should know at the gas station ...................... 222 Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 224 Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .................... 226 On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp .............................226 Brake warning lamp .................. 227 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ..................228 Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning .................... 228 Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp ............... 229 BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp .............................229 ABS malfunction indicator lamp .............................229 Telescoping steering column – indicator lamp .............................230 Seat belt warning lamp ............. 230

4 Contents Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center console ........................... 231 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ..... 231 Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display ...............232 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) .................. 233 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) ........................ 233 BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ........... 234 ABS-SYSTEM ............................... 235 BRAKE ASSIST ...........................235 BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............236 BRAKE FLUID ............................. 236 PARKING BRAKE ....................... 237 ENGINE FAN ............................... 237 COOLANT (coolant level) ............................. 238 COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ................239 LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................240 LIGHT SENSOR ........................... 241 STEER. WHEEL ADJUST . .......... 241 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 242 ELEC. STABIL. PROGRAM. (Electronic stability program) ..................................... 243 REMOVE KEY ............................. 243 WASHER FLUID ......................... 244 TELE AID ..................................... 245 Practical hints First aid kit ..................................... 248 Shelf below rear window .............. 248 Stowing things in the vehicle ................................. 248 Fuses ............................................... 249 Hood ................................................ 251 Checking engine oil level ............. 253 Automatic transmission fluid level ................................... 254 Coolant level ................................... 254 Adding coolant ........................... 255 Windshield washer / headlamp cleaning system ........................ 256 Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ......... 256 Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment ................257 Vehicle jack .....................................258 Wheels ............................................. 259 Tire replacement ........................259 Rotating wheels .......................... 260 Spare wheel .................................... 261 Changing wheels ........................... 262 Tire inflation pressure ..................267 Battery ............................................. 268 Jump starting .................................. 270 Towing the vehicle .........................272 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ................... 274 Exterior lamps ................................ 275 Headlamp assembly ................... 276 Taillamp assemblies ..................278 Adjusting headlamp aim ............... 280 Changing batteries in the electronic key ..................... 283 Synchronizing remote control ..........................................285

5 Contents Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ................... 286 Manual release for fuel filler flap ............................. 287 Replacing wiper blade insert ................................ 287 Roof rack .........................................289 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ............................. 292 Power washer .............................. 293 Tar stains ..................................... 293 Paintwork, painted body components .................................293 Engine cleaning ..........................294 Vehicle washing ......................... 294 Ornamental moldings ................294 Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ......................294 Window cleaning ....................... 295 Wiper blade ................................ 295 Light alloy wheels ..................... 295 Instrument cluster ..................... 295 Steering wheel and gear selector lever ..................... 295 Cup holder .................................. 296 Seat belts ..................................... 296 Hard plastic trim items ............. 296 Headliner and shelf below rear window .................... 296 Upholstery .................................. 296 Plastic and rubber parts ........... 296 Technical data Spare parts service ....................... 298 Warranty coverage ........................ 298 Identification labels ...................... 299 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 300 Technical data ................................ 301 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities ................................... 305 Engine oils ...................................... 307 Engine oil additives .......................307 Air conditioner refrigerant ...........307 Brake fluid ...................................... 307 Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 308 Fuel requirements .........................308 Gasoline additives .........................309 Coolants ...........................................309 Consumer information ...................311 Index Index ................................................ 313

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.

2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK430 CLK55 AMG Coupe Owners Manual

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