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Restraint systems

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and controls

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cluster display

Practical hints

Car care

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Fastening of seat belts

Latch plate

Buckle

Release button

Push latch plate (1) into buckle (2) until it clicks. Do not
twist the belt. A twisted seat belt may cause injury.

To help avoid severe or fatal injuries, the lap belt must
be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not
across the abdomen.

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure your passengers are properly
restrained – even those sitting in the rear.

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Страница 1: ...CLK Class Coupé Operator s Manual J_C208_II book Seite 1 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 2: ...CLK 430 CLK 55 AMG J_C208_II book Seite 2 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 3: ...d 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 t...

Страница 4: ...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 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 65 Self test BabySmartTM without special chil...

Страница 5: ...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 Inter...

Страница 6: ...ad 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 Supplemen...

Страница 7: ... 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 repl...

Страница 8: ...er 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 ...

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Страница 10: ...e 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 autho...

Страница 11: ...ome or all of the equipment described in this manual Therefore you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information ...

Страница 12: ...ject to repair two or more times and you have directly notified Mercedes Benz USA LLC in writing of the need for its repair and have given us a direct opportunity to perform a repair ourselves 2 the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than category 1 has been subject to repair four or more times and you have directly notified us of the need for its repair and given us t...

Страница 13: ...n the Change of Address Notice found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet or simply call the Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the USA at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise If you sell your Mercedes please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the ne...

Страница 14: ...s gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program For details consult your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or write to In the USA In Canada Mercedes Benz USA LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 Mercedes Benz Cana...

Страница 15: ...perating instructions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator s Manual your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures The Operator s Manual an...

Страница 16: ... brief instructions Practical hints Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency Car care Instructions on caring for your vehicle Technical data All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels coolants lubricants etc is contained here Index Key terms to help you find a topic quickly Other documents may also be supplied depending on your v...

Страница 17: ... corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary contact us at the following addresses In the USA Customer Assistance Center Mercedes Benz USA LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645 0350 In Canada Customer Relations Department Mercedes Benz Canada Inc 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto Ontar...

Страница 18: ...TSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz USA LLC To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll...

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Страница 20: ...Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instruments and controls Instruments and controls 18 Center console 20 Overhead control panel 21 J_C208_II book Seite 17 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 21: ...nts and controls Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instruments and controls J_C208_II book Seite 18 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 22: ...84 11 Voice recognition system switch see separate operating instructions 12 Steering lock with ignition starter switch see page 190 13 Center air outlets adjustable 14 Air volume control for center air outlets 15 Left front seat heater switch see page 56 16 Headlamp washer switch see page 118 17 Switch for rear seat head restraints see page 52 18 Hazard warning flasher switch see page 121 19 Cent...

Страница 23: ...page 220 2 Program mode selector switch see page 200 3 Switch for rear window sunshade see page 152 4 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp see page 231 5 Left power window switch see page 147 6 Trunk lid release switch see page 40 7 Mirror adjustment switch see page 81 8 Right power window switch see page 147 P68 10 2192 27 2 5 1 6 7 8 4 3 J_C208_II book Seite 20 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 24: ... control panel 1 Interior lighting see page 151 2 Sliding pop up roof see page 149 3 Tele Aid emergency call system see page 180 4 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid telephone and voice recognition system 5 Rear view mirror see page 80 6 Garage door opener see page 166 1 1 6 P82 00 2049 27 5 2 3 4 J_C208_II book Seite 21 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 25: ...ront 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 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 65 Self test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed 66 Supplemental restraint system SRS 66 Emergency tensioning retractor ETR 67 Airbags 68 Safety ...

Страница 26: ... 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 Stora...

Страница 27: ... removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two electronic keys are a different color to help distinguish it Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock and lock your vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious p...

Страница 28: ... slide the mechanical key 2 in direction of arrow 4 The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic key The infrared receivers are located in the door handles Notes Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key when using valet parking service To prevent access to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately and retain the mechanical key See page 37 for separate locking of tr...

Страница 29: ...the electronic key is inserted in the steering lock the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door handle Check the batteries of the electronic key see page 283 or to synchronize the remote control see page 285 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver s door To start the engine insert ...

Страница 30: ...d fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked via remote control Opening and closing the windows and sliding pop up roof remotely can only be done with the infrared portion of the remote control Aim transmitter eye at a receiver 6 or 7 press and hold transmit button Œ or With vehicle centrally locked the trunk can also be opened by using the remote control If the electronic key is insert...

Страница 31: ...nstruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 6 Infrared receiver in driver s door handle 7 Infrared receiver in passenger door handle J_C208_II book Seite 28 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 32: ... 37 The presently active unlocking mode selective or global can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the remote control see below for changing mode If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control neither door or trunk is opened the electronic key is not inserted in the steering lock or the central locking switch is not activated the vehicle will automatically lock Locking Pre...

Страница 33: ...cating the completed mode change Opening the trunk The trunk lid will swing open automatically You should always make sure there is sufficient clearance A minimum height clearance of 5 9 ft 1 8 m is required to open the trunk lid Press transmit button Š until trunk lid is open Important Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally lo...

Страница 34: ...ond To interrupt closing procedure release transmit button Note If the windows and sliding pop up roof cannot be operated automatically by pressing the transmit button of the remote control then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the electronic key if ok battery check lamp in electronic key will light briefly when pressing transmit button or to synchronize the remote control see page 2...

Страница 35: ...Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void to the user s authority to operate the equipment Mechanical keys The mechanical keys work only in the driver s door trunk and st...

Страница 36: ... inside Push lock button down to lock Pull inside door handle to unlock Important The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system When you lock the driver s door with the mechanical key the door lock button should move down The passenger door must be locked with the door lock button the driver s door can only be locked when it is closed 1 1 2 3 J_C208_II bo...

Страница 37: ...are unlocked Notes When opening a door the door window lowers slightly After closing the door the window closes again In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the doors can be locked and unlocked individually To lock push down lock button and turn mechanical key in driver s door lock to position 3 In addition lock the trunk To unlock pull inside door handle and turn mechanical key in...

Страница 38: ...le is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside Notes If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote control the doors and trunk cannot be unlocked with the central locking switch If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside opening a door with the inside door handle will trigger the alarm To cancel the alarm insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ...

Страница 39: ...9 mph 15 km h or more If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or less with the automatic central locking activated the door will again be automatically locked at speeds of approx 9 mph 15 km h or more Important When towing the vehicle or with the vehicle on a dynamometer test stand please note the following With the automatic central locking activated and the electron...

Страница 40: ...m When unlocking the trunk with the mechanical key the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound To cancel the alarm insert the electronic key in the steering lock or press button Œ or on the electronic key 0 Neutral position push to open arrow 1 Unlocking 2 Separate locking of trunk remove mechanical key in this position only vehicles built prior 09 01 The vehicle production date e g 09 ...

Страница 41: ...nical key to position 1 hold and push to open If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened see page 287 Important Do not place mechanical key inside trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle has been previously centrally locked Lower trunk lid using handle 1 and close it with hands placed flat on trunk lid Please remember to keep your fingers out of the space between the lid an...

Страница 42: ...k is to remain open for a long period of time the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger in the switch arrow This prevents the vehicle battery from being discharged When the trunk lid is closed the switch will reset and turn on the lamp next time the lid is opened P82 20 2029 26 J_C208_II book Seite 39 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 43: ...witch until trunk lid is open The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk lid open Notes The trunk can also be opened by using the remote control Press Š button The trunk lid cannot be opened by the switch or the remote control when previously locked separately with the mechanical key To open see page 37 The trunk lid cannot be opened with the trunk lid release switch when the vehicle w...

Страница 44: ... 01 can be found on the certification label which is located on the driver s door pillar see page 299 Note The emergency release button 1 only unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is not in motion Important The emergency trunk lid release button 1 does not open the trunk lid if the trunk has been locked using the mechanical key or if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected Illum...

Страница 45: ...locks and the trunk lid opens The vehicle production date e g 09 01 can be found on the certification label which is located on the driver s door pillar see page 299 Important The emergency trunk lid release button 1 does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected Illumination of the emergency release button 1 The button will blink for 30 minutes after opening the ...

Страница 46: ...opens the trunk opens the hood attempts to raise the vehicle The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of flashing exterior lamps At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds The alarm will stay on even if the activating element a door for example is immediately closed The antitheft alarm system is switched off automatically if the vehicle is unlocked with the electronic key If th...

Страница 47: ... automatically if the vehicle is unlocked with the electronic key If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds an emergency call is initiated automatically See Tele Aid on page 180 To prevent triggering the tow away alarm feature switch off the tow away alarm before towing the vehicle or when parking on a surface subject to movement such as a ferry or auto train To do so turn electronic key in s...

Страница 48: ... position can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts whil...

Страница 49: ...ote Do not move the front passenger seat completely forward if objects are stored in the parcel net in the front passenger side footwell Items in the net may be damaged 3 Seat cushion tilt Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until your legs are lightly supported 4 Backrest tilt Press the switch in the direction of the arrow until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering w...

Страница 50: ...ly Only minor personal adjustments as described below should then be required For steering wheel adjustment see page 79 inside rear view mirror see page 80 exterior rear view mirrors see page 81 Caution Do not remove head restraints except when mounting seat covers For removal see page 51 Whenever restraints have been removed be sure to reinstall them before driving J_C208_II book Seite 47 Donners...

Страница 51: ...ion you can store the exterior rear view mirror positions After the seat head restraint and exterior rear view mirrors are positioned push memory button 6 release and within 3 seconds push position button 1 A second and third set of positions for the same seat head restraint and exterior rear view mirrors can be programmed into memory by pushing first memory button 6 and then 2 respectively 3 Note...

Страница 52: ...ate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats First move the backrest to an upright position Synchronizing power seats and head restraints If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or empty the power seats and head restraints are no longer adjusted automatically To resynchron...

Страница 53: ...s well as fastening of seat belts should be done before the vehicle is put into motion Warning Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be s...

Страница 54: ...justable head restraint up for approximately 5 seconds Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop Adjust head restraint to the desired position For positioning of head restraints see also power seats front on page 45 and head restraints rear on page 52 Warning For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head a...

Страница 55: ...h engine running Press symbol side of rocker switch to release the head restraints The head restraints will then fold backward for increased visibility Placing head restraints upright Pull head restraint forward until it locks in position Angle of head restraints The head restraint angle can be adjusted manually P54 25 2035 26 J_C208_II book Seite 52 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 56: ... Important For safety reasons always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied Keep area around head restraints clear of articles e g clothing to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints P91 10 2055 20 J_C208_II book Seite 53 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 57: ...ding seat is pushed against an occupant or object The seat will slide forward stop and make 3 attempts sliding backward To halt the automatic process activate the power seat switch Investigate and correct the cause of interruption Now use memory button or power seat switch to bring seat into desired position Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock a...

Страница 58: ...ed comfortably 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment Adjust the side bolster to provide good lateral support The seat cushion movement and amount of backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with regulators 1 2 and 3 after turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 2 The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with rocker switch 4 p...

Страница 59: ...ting mode One indicator lamp in the switch lights up 2 Rapid seat heating mode Both indicator lamps in the switch light up After approximately 5 minutes in the rapid seat heating mode the seat heater automatically switches to normal operation and only one indicator lamp will stay on Turning off seat heater If one indicator lamp is on press upper half of switch If both indicator lamps are on press ...

Страница 60: ...s may automatically switch off if too many power consumers are switched on at the same time or if the battery charge is low When this occurs the indicator lamp in the switch will blink both indicator lamps blink during rapid seat heating mode The seat heaters will switch on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available If the blinking of the indicator lamps is distracting to you t...

Страница 61: ...assengers we strongly recommend their use Warning Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash If...

Страница 62: ...t provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body Warning Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident You and your passengers should always wear seat belts If you are ever in an accident your injuries can be considerably more seve...

Страница 63: ...nto buckle 2 until it clicks Do not twist the belt A twisted seat belt may cause injury To help avoid severe or fatal injuries the lap belt must be positioned as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen 1 2 3 Warning Always fasten your seat belt before driving off Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained even those sitting in the rear J_C208_II book Seite 60 Donnerst...

Страница 64: ...elt so that shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder it should not touch the neck For this purpose you can adjust the belt height Five positions are available 4 Button for belt height adjustment To raise slide belt height adjustment upward To lower press button 4 and slide belt height adjustment downward Caution For safety reasons avoid adjusting the seat or ...

Страница 65: ...ed in this section as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all times because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents including rollovers The integrated restraint system includes SRS driver airbag front passenger airbag door mounted side impact airbags ETR seat belt emergency tensio...

Страница 66: ... the belt is positioned across your abdomen it could cause serious injuries in a crash Each seat belt should never be used for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects Belts should not be worn twisted In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces The twisted belt against your body could cause inju...

Страница 67: ...are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly...

Страница 68: ...ith a special child seat designed to operate with it It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat e g pillow since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the ...

Страница 69: ...irbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were designed to operate and do not afford any protection whatsoever in crashes for which the airbags are not designed to deploy The SRS uses two crash severity levels thresholds to activate either the emergency tensioning retractor ETR or front airbag ...

Страница 70: ... frontal impacts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS and in rear impacts exceeding a preset severity level They remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its forward movement as much as possible In cases of other frontal impacts angled impacts roll overs certain side impacts or other accidents without sufficient frontal or rear ...

Страница 71: ...ay Practical hints Car care Index Airbags 1 Driver airbag The driver airbag is located in the steering wheel hub 2 Front passenger airbag The passenger front airbag is located in the dash board ahead of the front passenger 1 SRS AIRBAG SRS AIRBAG 2 J_C208_II book Seite 68 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 72: ...impacted side of the vehicle in side impacts exceeding its preset threshold Important The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS in the instrument cluster when turning the electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 If no fault is detected the lamp will go out after approximately 4 seconds after the lamp goes out the system continues to monitor the ...

Страница 73: ...passenger front airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts exceeding a preset threshold The front passenger airbag deploys only if the front passenger seat is occupied and the indicator lamp on the center console is not illuminated Note Heavy objects on the front passenger seat can appear to the SRS to indicate the presence of an occupant in that seat which causes the passeng...

Страница 74: ...signed to activate only in certain frontal front airbags impacts or side side impact airbags impacts which exceed preset thresholds Only during these types of impacts if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds will they provide their supplemental protection The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their in...

Страница 75: ...a fire in the vehicle The dust might cause some temporary breathing difficulty for people with asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this you may wish to get out of the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so If you have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the vehicle after the airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or door Warning To reduce the risk of injury when t...

Страница 76: ... and potential severity of hand arm injury when the driver front airbag inflates Adjust the front passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied Occupants especially children should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the airbag be triggered Always sit upright pr...

Страница 77: ...er to do its job To help avoid the possibility of injury please follow these guidelines 1 occupants especially children should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the side airbag inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the side airbag be activated 2 always sit upright properly use the seat belts and use an appropriately sized infant or ...

Страница 78: ...nd occupants free of objects e g packages purses umbrellas etc An airbag system component within the steering wheel gets hot after the airbag has inflated Do not touch Improper work on the system including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an unintended activation of the SRS In addition through improper work there is the risk of rendering the SRS inoperative Wo...

Страница 79: ...nstallation of infant and child restraint systems Important The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states and all Canadian provinces Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap shoulder belt and that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety S...

Страница 80: ...ith the vehicle s seat belt fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer s instructions Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder not f...

Страница 81: ...seating positions Prior to installing a tether strap remove cover 1 from anchorage ring 2 and store in a convenient place e g glove box To secure a tether strap to the anchorage securely fasten the hook 3 which is part of the tether strap to the anchorage ring 2 For safety please make sure that the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch as illustrated After removing the tether strap...

Страница 82: ...t Important With the electronic key in steering lock position 2 the indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on It should go out when the engine is running If the indicator lamp does not go out after starting the engine the adjustable steering column is not locked properly Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column Warning Do not adjust the steering wheel whi...

Страница 83: ...witched on the mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity Note The automatic antiglare function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the inside rear view mirror The automatic antiglare function will not react for example if the rear window sun shade is in the raised position Warning In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the...

Страница 84: ...ver in position R or with the interior lamp switched on the driver s side mirror brightness does not respond to changes in light sensitivity Notes The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass The heater switches on automatically depending on outside temperature If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its normal position it must be repositioned by applying firm pressure until ...

Страница 85: ... The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in memory with the seat head restraint position and can be recalled when necessary see page 48 Warning In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In cases it ...

Страница 86: ...ed At speeds above approx 6 mph 10 km h upon shifting gear selector lever from R Reverse or upon pressing the driver s side mirror button the passenger side mirror will return to its previous position Readjust the mirror as desired One passenger side mirror position can be stored in memory To do so 1 Turn electronic key to steering lock position 2 The vehicle must be stationary 2 Select passenger ...

Страница 87: ...strument cluster Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Instrument cluster J_C208_II book Seite 84 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 88: ...ap placement warning lamp see page 228 5 Outside temperature indicator see page 88 6 Left turn signal indicator lamp see combination switch on page 119 7 ESP warning lamp see page 229 8 Speedometer 9 Trip odometer see page 89 10 Main odometer 11 Multifunction indicator see page 232 or FSS indicator see page 111 or engine oil level indicator see page 114 12 Right turn signal indicator lamp see comb...

Страница 89: ...eat belts see page 230 Telescoping steering column not locked see page 230 SRS malfunction see page 228 Engine malfunction indicator lamp If the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running it indicates a malfunction of the fuel management system emission control system systems which impact emissions or the fuel cap is not closed tight In all cases we recommend that ...

Страница 90: ...erior lamps Display illumination The display for temperature odometer multifunction indicator FSS indicator and clock is illuminated briefly when opening the driver s door The display illumination brightness responds automatically according to changes in the surrounding light sensitivity To briefly illuminate the display with electronic key removed or in steering lock position 0 press button J Ins...

Страница 91: ...o the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc Adaptation to ambient temperature takes place in steps and depends on the prevailing driving conditions stop and go or moderate constant driving and amount of temperature change Warning Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be...

Страница 92: ...unction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears if it is not displayed See page 94 Press button J on the instrument cluster to reset trip odometer Tachometer 13 The red marking on tachometer denotes excessive engine speed Avoid this engine speed as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty To help protect the engine the fuel ...

Страница 93: ...function display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Multifunction steering wheel multifunction display J_C208_II book Seite 90 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 94: ...Individual settings see page 108 6 Trip computer see page 104 After start After reset Fuel tank content 7 Telephone if so equipped see page 98 Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed Pressing the è button advances the display to the next system Pressing the ÿ button returns the display to the previous system You may call up additional displays within some of these...

Страница 95: ...utton 3 è for next system 4 ÿ for previous system 5 j for next display in system 6 k for previous display in system 7 æ to increase the volume 8 ç to decrease the volume 9 í to dial a telephone number see page 100 See page 102 for instructions on answering an incoming call 10 ì to end a call 10 0 40 60 80 60 40 mph 20km h 20 100 120 140 160 80 100 VDO 180 200 220 240 160 120 140 9 9 TEL OFF RESUME...

Страница 96: ...the ÿ returns the display to the previous system You may call up additional displays in some systems by pressing the j or k button Note The displays in the multifunction display can be set to German English French Italian or Spanish language See the TEXT individual setting on page 108 for instructions on changing the language setting The displays for the audio systems radio CD player cassette play...

Страница 97: ...page 89 for instructions on resetting the trip odometer 2 Vehicle speed 3 FSS Flexible service system see page 111 4 Engine oil level indicator see page 114 Press è or ÿ button repeatedly until the trip and main odometer display 1 appears Press the j or k button repeatedly until the required display 2 3 4 1 appears Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system J_C208_II book Seit...

Страница 98: ...ORY rather than FREQUENCY has been selected in the individual setting menu STATION SEARCH USING See page 108 The radio must be switched on Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display 2 appears Press button j or k repeatedly until the required station or frequency is displayed Use the j of k button to select a stored station or station frequency This depends on the selection made in the STATIO...

Страница 99: ...g a CD changer 4 Track number The radio must be switched on The CD player must be switched on Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until display 2 appears Press the j or k button repeatedly until the required track number 4 is displayed Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system Note To select a CD from the magazine only vehicles equipped with CD changer press a number on the au...

Страница 100: ...edly until display 2 appears Pressing the j button fast forwards on to the next track Pressing the k button rewinds the cassette to the beginning of the current track Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system Notes To select the reverse side of the tape press button below track number on the audio system display or enter request on the optional COMAND system located in the ce...

Страница 101: ... switched off 2 The vehicle is currently outside the transmitter or receiver range 3 The telephone is ready for use 4 Name selected from the telephone book 5 Number for the name selected Dialing commences 6 Dialing is completed The name is displayed The display remains for the duration of the call 7 Duration of call 8 Memory location number 8 P54 30 3578 27 J_C208_II book Seite 98 Donnerstag 31 Ma...

Страница 102: ...r s manual for details concerning downloading Pressing button j or k for longer than a second browses rapidly through the telephone book The name selected appears in the display Note Press the ì button if you do not wish to make a call The procedure is cancelled and display 3 appears Press the í button when the name you require appears in the display 4 The telephone number 5 is dialed The name wil...

Страница 103: ...n the redial memory redialing has commenced 4 Dialing is completed and the name stored in the telephone book is displayed or the number dialed will remain displayed if no name has been stored The display remains for the duration of the call 5 Duration of call 6 Memory location numbers the 10 most recently dialed numbers are stored L0 most recently dialed number L1 to L9 previously dialed numbers P...

Страница 104: ...memory The number or name selected appears in the display Note Press the ì button if you do not wish to make a call The procedure is cancelled and display 1 appears Press the í button when the required number or name appears in the display 2 The telephone number 3 is dialed Once dialing is completed the name 4 is displayed if the name is stored in the telephone book failing that the number dialed ...

Страница 105: ...ng Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Incoming call The telephone must be switched on 1 CALL you are being called Press the í button to answer the call Press the ì button to hang up or if you do not wish to answer the incoming call J_C208_II book Seite 102 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 106: ... system is switched on but no destination has been specified 3 The navigation system is switched on and destination guidance is active Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the required system is displayed See the separate COMAND Cockpit Management and Data System operator s manual for notes on the navigation system Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system P54 30 2985 27 ...

Страница 107: ...of electronic key not being in steering lock position 2 2 AFTER RESET trip odometer records distance from first engine start until it is reset 3 Estimated driving range remaining and fuel tank contents 4 Distance covered AFTER START respectively AFTER RESET 5 Elapsed time AFTER START respectively AFTER RESET 6 Average speed AFTER START respectively AFTER RESET 7 Average fuel consumption AFTER STAR...

Страница 108: ... in the display TANK CONTENT might be off by approximately 2 2 US qt 2 l Please refuel in time Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system Note The AFTER START display 1 always appears when the trip computer is called up To reset the AFTER START 1 or AFTER RESET 2 odometer memory at any time Call up the relevant display 1 or 2 using the j or k button and press the J button in t...

Страница 109: ...in the system 2 Number of messages stored in the system Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the malfunction message memory 1 or 2 is displayed Press the j or k button if display 2 appears The stored malfunction messages will now be displayed in order See page 232 for malfunction and warning messages Display 2 will reappear after you have scanned all the malfunction messages J_C208_II book Sei...

Страница 110: ... message The malfunction message memory will be cleared when the electronic key is turned in the steering lock to position 1 or 2 Should any subsequent malfunctions occur they will be displayed in the malfunction message memory Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system Important Malfunctions and warning messages are only indicated for certain systems and displayed to a low le...

Страница 111: ...g wheel multifunction display Technical data Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Individual settings R 8 J_C208_II book Seite 108 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 112: ...in the instrument cluster and in the automatic climate control display 6 DISPLAY VALUES IN the unit set is displayed in the trip and main odometer 7 TEXT sets the language used in the multifunction display 8 STATION SEARCH USING radio adjustment FREQUENCY use the j or k button to select a frequency MEMORY use the j or k button to select a stored station preset memory 9 See page 110 for instruction...

Страница 113: ...ndividual setting preliminary display 1 will appear if you speed up The setting menu previously called up will reappear when the vehicle stops or slows down providing no other system has been called up in the meantime To return setting menus 4 to 8 to their factory settings Call up the individual setting preliminary display 1 Press the J button in the instrument cluster for approximately 3 seconds...

Страница 114: ...in steering lock to position 2 or while driving when reaching the service warning threshold The symbols and messages indicate the type of service to be performed 9 Service A Service B One of the following messages will appear in the display e g Service A SERVICE A IN xx DAYS SERVICE A IN xx MILES Canada KM SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY xx MILES Canada KM SERVICE A DUE NOW The...

Страница 115: ... FSS indicator appears Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or previous system Important The FSS indicator does not include an engine oil level indicator See page 114 for engine oil level indicator Notes When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or more days at a time such days will not be counted Any such days not counted by the FSS can be added by your Mercedes Benz Center The interval ...

Страница 116: ...ppears Press button J on the instrument cluster for approximately 4 seconds The multifunction display will show the question DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTERVAL CONFIRM BY PRESSING R Press button J on the instrument cluster again for approximately 4 seconds and hold until a signal sounds The message SERVICE INTERVAL HAS BEEN RESET appears in the multifunction display The new service indicator is...

Страница 117: ...nction steering wheel until the display appears See page 94 Press button j or k on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the MEASUREMENT CORRECT ONLY IF VEH LEVEL engine oil level indicator appears This indicator is only a reminder Measurement can be cancelled by pressing button j or k if the vehicle is not parked on level ground An incorrect reading will be displayed if you do not can...

Страница 118: ...ed if a proper oil level check cannot be performed The engine oil level check can be repeated after a short time Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick if it cannot be completed via the multifunction display See page 253 In this case we recommend that you have the system checked at a Mercedes Benz Center Note See malfunction and warning messages on page 232 and page 242 if an engine ...

Страница 119: ...ding lamps right turn left one stop Standing lamps left turn left two stops Front fog lamps pull out one stop with parking lamps and or low beam headlamps on Green indicator lamp in lamp switch comes on Rear fog lamp pull out to 2nd detent in addition to fog lamps Yellow indicator lamp in lamp switch comes on Standing lamps When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing lamps right or left ...

Страница 120: ...ched off when the exterior lamp switch is turned to position D Daytime running lamps Canada only When the engine is running and the selector lever is in a driving position the low beam headlamps includes parking lamps side marker lamps taillamps and license plate lamps are automatically switched on When shifting from a driving position to position N or P the low beam switches off 2 seconds delay F...

Страница 121: ...r care Index Headlamp cleaning system optional on model CLK 430 standard on model CLK 55 AMG The switch is located in the center console The headlamp washer can be activated with the electronic key in steering lock position 2 Briefly press symbol side of switch P82 15 2007 26 J_C208_II book Seite 118 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 122: ... To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there To operate the turn signals continuously move the combination switch past the point of resistance up or down The switch is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree Turn signal failure If one of the turn signals f...

Страница 123: ... One initial wipe pauses between wipes are automatically controlled by a rain sensor monitoring the wetness of the windshield Notes With switch in this position one wipe occurs when turning the electronic key in steering lock from position 0 However this might cause scratches on a dry windshield Turn combination switch to Off position before turning the electronic key in steering lock from positio...

Страница 124: ...per becomes blocked for example due to snow switch off the wiper For safety reasons before removing ice or snow remove electronic key from steering lock Remove blockage Activate combination switch again electronic key in steering lock position 1 Hazard warning flasher switch The hazard warning flasher can be activated with the switch located in the dashboard To activate hazard warning flasher pres...

Страница 125: ...ata Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Automatic climate control P83 40 2156 29 1 3 3 6 2 4 Mercedes Benz DOLBY STEREO 5 J_C208_II book Seite 122 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 126: ...d be left at the desired temperature setting The temperature selected is reached as quickly as possible The system will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a higher or lower temperature The automatic climate control removes considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody The desired interior tem...

Страница 127: ...Lower temperature P Defrost O Air recirculation F Rear window defroster b Air distribution manual S Economy mode ï Air volume manual T Residual engine heat utilization Basic setting automatic mode Press left and right U button for automatic mode Simultaneously press both f and g buttons for temperature setting of 72 F Q Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically This setting can be u...

Страница 128: ...tting Special settings use only for short duration Defogging windows Switch off O button Press left and right U buttons Press button b repeatedly until air is directed upward U Turn wheels 2 to position i to open left and right side air outlets 4 Adjust side air outlets upward Defrosting Turn wheels 2 to position i to open left and right side air outlets 4 Adjust side air outlets upward Press P bu...

Страница 129: ...ially charged it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off When this happens the indicator lamp inside the switch starts blinking As soon as the battery has sufficient voltage the defroster automatically turns itself back on Air distribution T Press b button for each side repeatedly until the requested symbol is displayed Press U button to return to automatic mode Air volum...

Страница 130: ...uld fog up from the inside switch from recirculated air back to fresh air At high outside temperatures the system automatically engages the recirculated air mode thereby increasing the cooling capacity performance switching to partially fresh air within 30 minutes Residual engine heat utilization With the engine switched off it is possible to continue heating the interior for a short while Air vol...

Страница 131: ...otes Do not obstruct the air flow by placing objects on the air flow through exhaust slots below the rear window Also keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of snow and debris Important This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system that uses R 134a HFC hydrofluorocarbon as a refrigerant Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician and refrigerant should be...

Страница 132: ...d be entered with the vehicle at standstill and systems should be operated by the driver only when traffic conditions permit Always pay full attention to traffic conditions first before operating system controls while driving Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet approximately 14 m every second Warning Any alt...

Страница 133: ...selector see page 135 5 Tune see page 135 and 136 Fast forward reverse see page 139 and 142 6 CD mode selector see page 141 7 Display panel The cassette slot is located behind the display panel For notes on playing cassettes see page 137 8 Alpha numeric keypad for station storage and frequency entry see page 136 CD Track access see page 138 and 143 optional telephone see page 144 9 Function button...

Страница 134: ...repeat see page 143 11 Tape mode selector see page 137 Anti theft system If the power supply to the radio has been interrupted CODE will appear on the display when it is next switched on The radio will only work after the five digit code has been entered using the buttons on the right hand control panel The code number is shown on the Radio code card supplied with the radio Important Never leave t...

Страница 135: ... correct code must be entered once again If an incorrect code is entered three times WAIT will appear on the display and the radio will be locked out for about 10 minutes Note The lock out time will only count down if the radio is left switched on Button and soft key operation In these instructions the alpha numeric keypad right side of radio face and the function buttons left side of the radio fa...

Страница 136: ...ehicle battery power Adjusting the volume Turn the control knob turning the knob clockwise will increase the volume counterclockwise will decrease the volume Audio functions The AUD key is used to select the BASS TREBLE FADER and BALANCE functions Settings for bass and treble are stored separately for the cassette and CD modes Tone level settings are identified by the vertical bars The center flat...

Страница 137: ...ound to the front speakers Balance Press the AUD key repeatedly until BALANCE appears in the display Press the L key to move the sound to the left speaker or the R key to move the sound to the right speaker 1 not available on all models Centering all audio functions Push and hold down the AUD key All audio functions bass treble balance and fader are set to center or flat positions and the volume i...

Страница 138: ... by step tuning in ascending or descending order of frequency will take place The first three tuning steps will take place without muting The radio will then be muted and high speed tuning will take place until the button is released The following tuning intervals will be shown on the display Seek tuning Press either the or button The radio will tune to the next receivable station Frequency ranges...

Страница 139: ...s to location 10 Weatherband WB channels 1 to 7 can be retrieved via the alpha numeric keypad and are preset at the factory Storing stations Hold the number button down for approximately 2 seconds The currently displayed frequency is stored on the selected station button The storage procedure is confirmed by a short signal tone Retrieving a station from memory Press the desired station button Dire...

Страница 140: ...e Return the display panel to its normal position by folding it back up and pressing gently on the display frame to lock in place When playing mono recorded tapes e g books through a stereo system the sound from one track might bleed to the other track despite setting the balance to the full left or full right speakers Important If the display is in the down position for more than 20 seconds 2 suc...

Страница 141: ...splay is in the down position for more than 20 seconds 2 successive beeps will be heard This will continue at 5 second intervals until the display is returned to its normal position Track selection Press the track selection TRK key The current track will be displayed as SIDE 1 or SIDE 2 The track will be changed automatically at the end of the tape Track search forwards backwards Press the button ...

Страница 142: ...lay will begin Scanning Press the SC key Each track on the cassette will be played for 8 seconds in ascending order Note The beginning of a track can only be located if there is a break of at least 4 seconds between tracks Scan will be interrupted if the buttons or the SC key is pressed Dolby NR1 noise reduction system To enable optimum reproduction of cassettes recorded using the Dolby B system p...

Страница 143: ...CDs or apply any label to the CDs Clean CDs from time to time with a commercially available cleaning cloth No solvents anti static sprays etc should be used Replace the CD in its container after use Protect CDs from heat and direct sunlight Only use CDs which bear the label shown and that conform to the compact disc digital audio standard IEC 60908 Use of CDs which do not meet this standard may ca...

Страница 144: ... magazine Pull out the CD tray until its stop is reached and place the CDs in the recess of the tray label side up Push the tray into the magazine in the direction shown by the arrow Insert the loaded magazine into the changer Important Close the door after the magazine has been inserted Playing CDs Press the CD button The CD most recently played will start at the point where it was last switched ...

Страница 145: ...n seconds it will revert to the preceding track To skip several tracks the respective button must be pressed until the desired track is reached If the beginning or end of the CD is reached during the search the first or last track will be played Fast forward reverse Press the button and hold it down for audible fast forward Press the button and hold it down for audible reverse The search will stop...

Страница 146: ...switch on and press RDM again to switch off When the repeat function RPT has been selected a particular track can be played for as many times as desired Press the RPT key to switch on and press RPT again to switch off Note Both functions cannot be used simultaneously Direct track selection Tracks can be selected directly using the buttons on the alpha numeric keypad Press the function button follo...

Страница 147: ... equipment Entering telephone number and starting dialing process Enter the desired telephone number using the alpha numeric keypad The number can have up to 32 digits but only 13 of these can be displayed The dialing process is started by pressing the SND button The entered number can be corrected using the CLR key Press the CLR key briefly and the last digit will be deleted Press the CLR key lon...

Страница 148: ...s the NUM key The current number is shown on the display The stored entries can be selected in numerical order using the or button By pressing the or buttons the stored entries can be selected in increments of 5 e g Entry no 2 Entry no 7 etc Placing a call When a number or a name has been selected using the method described above press the SND key Manual repeat dialing redial The last number enter...

Страница 149: ... an incoming call is received The audio source is muted the ringing tone is heard and the message CALL appears After the call has been terminated the previously selected audio source is resumed Terminating call A current call can be terminated by pressing the END key Component malfunctions The radio CD changer1 and Mercedes Benz integrated cellular telephone1 are part of a fiberoptic networked sys...

Страница 150: ... the closing procedure In case of obstruction the automatic reversal will not operate if a window is being closed by pressing the switch to its resistance point and holding it there or when using the remote control The closing procedure can be immediately reversed by either pressing the switch k or pressing button Œ on the remote control and holding it When leaving the vehicle always remove the el...

Страница 151: ...hicle doors or trunk see page 31 If the express closing function of the door windows is interrupted press and hold the switch j to close the window completely The automatic full closing procedure of the window should now be reactivated Synchronizing power windows If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or low the windows cannot be opened or closed by the express feature To resynch...

Страница 152: ... switched on except standing lamps Notes The sliding pop up roof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur see page 286 The sliding pop up roof can also be closed with the infrared remote control while locking the vehicle doors or trunk see page 31 Warning When closing the sliding pop up roof be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing proced...

Страница 153: ...lease the sliding pop up roof slides open automatically To interrupt procedure briefly move switch in any direction Synchronizing sliding pop up roof If the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or low or if the sliding pop up roof is blocked during closing opening procedure the system has to be synchronized To do so turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 move and hold swit...

Страница 154: ...e delay when the electronic key is in steering lock position 2 Press again and interior lamps remain switched off even when centrally unlocking or opening a door 2 Press to switch interior and reading lamps on or off 3 Press to switch rear passenger compartment lamp on or off 4 Press to switch reading lamp on or off Entrance lamps exit lamps in doors The lamps are switched on and off by the door c...

Страница 155: ... console Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 1 Hold to raise 2 Hold to lower Always raise the sunshade fully for its support against the window frame Sun visors Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare If sunlight enters through a side window disengage visor from inner mounting pivot it to the side and slide it to the desired position P54 25 2032 26 1 2 J_C208_II book...

Страница 156: ...t use the vanity mirror while driving Warning To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects Warning Keep compartment lids closed This wi...

Страница 157: ...cked and unlocked with the mechanical key See page 25 for instructions on how to remove the mechanical key from the electronic key e g for valet parking service Storage compartments in center console To open compartment in armrest Press button 4 and lift lid To open compartment under armrest Press button 5 and lift lid To close Lower lid until it engages in lock To open cover Touch top of cover 6 ...

Страница 158: ... claw is adjustable to accommodate most container sizes An additional second smaller size container can be placed in the cup holder Spilling liquids e g soda or coffee could restrict the movement of the claw Refer to page 296 for cleaning the cup holder Caution Keep cup holder closed while traveling Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Do not fill containers to a he...

Страница 159: ...ar bench armrest Briefly press drawer 1 and pull out to its detent Caution Keep cup holders closed while traveling Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Do not fill containers to a height where the contents could spill during vehicle maneuvers especially hot liquids 1 J_C208_II book Seite 156 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 160: ...e gear selector lever to position N To remove ashtray Push sliding knob 1 toward the right to eject the insert To install ashtray Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage Warning Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still With the gear selector lever in position N turn off the engine and set the parking brake Otherwise the vehicle might move as a result of unintended co...

Страница 161: ...ontrols Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Rear seats To remove ashtray Push cover 2 down and pull out insert 3 To install ashtray Push ashtray down to engage J_C208_II book Seite 158 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 162: ...ocket can be used to accommodate electrical accessories up to maximum 85 W Warning Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot hold at knob only When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serio...

Страница 163: ...it folding rear seat backrest 1 Locking handle left backrest 2 Locking handle right backrest 3 Pass through The two sections can be folded down separately to enlarge the cargo area 4 Indicator right backrest lock visible in unlocked position 5 Indicator left backrest lock visible in unlocked position 1 2 3 J_C208_II book Seite 160 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 164: ...cks in its upright position Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest Note To prevent unauthorized persons from access to the trunk always lock backrest in its upright position Warning Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by passengers cargo is being carried in the trunk or the extended cargo area is not in use J_C208_II book Seite 161...

Страница 165: ...d distribution It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustrations shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Always place items being carried against front or rear seat backrests and fasten them as securely as possible The heaviest portion of the cargo should always be kept as low as possible since it influences the handling characterist...

Страница 166: ... vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs Do not place anything on the shelf below the rear window Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while pass through is not ...

Страница 167: ...ry focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telephone when road and traffic conditions permit Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a...

Страница 168: ...ormation and installation contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle Whether or not prohibited by law for safety reasons the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion Stop the vehicle in an safe location before answering or placing a call J_C208_II book Seite 1...

Страница 169: ...oor openers are incompatible with the integrated opener If you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Mercedes Benz Customer Assistance Center in the USA only at 1 800 FOR MERCedes or Customer Service in Canada at 1 800 387 0100 1 2 3 Warning When programming a garage door opener the door moves up or down When programmin...

Страница 170: ...in approximately 2 to 5 inches 5 cm to 12 cm away from the surface of the integrated remote control located on the inside rear view mirror keeping the indicator lamp in view 3 Using both hands simultaneously push the hand held transmitter button and the desired integrated remote control button Do not release the buttons until completing step 4 4 The indicator lamp on the integrated remote control ...

Страница 171: ...g light Note Following step 2 there are 30 seconds to initiate step 3 3 Firmly press and release the programmed integrated remote control transmit button Press and release same button a second time to complete the training process Some garage door openers may require you to do this procedure a third time to complete the training 4 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed button...

Страница 172: ...ate the remote controlled device The integrated remote control transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed up to 20 seconds Erasing the remote control memory 1 Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 2 Simultaneously holding down the left and right side buttons for approximately 20 seconds or until the control lamp blinks rapidly will erase the codes o...

Страница 173: ... into passenger compartment and unfold 4 Swing flap 3 in trunk up a magnet will hold flap in its top position 5 Slide skis into ski sack 2 1 P91 10 2056 26 Warning The ski sack is designed for up to two pairs of skis Do not load the ski sack with other objects Always fasten the ski sack securely In an accident an unfastened ski sack can cause injury to vehicle occupants P91 10 2061 26 3 J_C208_II ...

Страница 174: ...s Car care Index 6 Wrap strap around ski sack and armrest 4 7 Close clasp arrow up and pull strap 5 tight arrow down to immobilize skis 8 Connect snap hook 6 of front strap to eye 7 located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench P91 10 2063 26 4 5 6 7 J_C208_II book Seite 171 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 175: ...rrows together and unload skis 2 Close flap in trunk 3 Disconnect snap hook from eye located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench 4 Fold and flatten ski sack lengthwise 5 Wrap strap with snap hook around ski sack 6 Fold back the reinforced ski sack tip 8 then continue to roll up the ski sack tightly P91 10 2048 26 8 P91 10 2058 26 J_C208_II book Seite 172 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 176: ...s Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Index 7 Place rear strap in fold of ski sack 8 Place folded ski sack inside recess of backrest P91 10 2060 26 P91 10 2057 26 J_C208_II book Seite 173 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 177: ... recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Note To prevent unauthorized persons from obtaining access to the trunk always close the pass through P91 10 2059 26 Warning Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open while the ski sack is removed Deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death J_C208_II book Seite 174 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2...

Страница 178: ...atic 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 st...

Страница 179: ...se of an external antenna Warning Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Management and Data System radio or telephone1 if road and traffic conditions permit Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of approximately 50 feet approximately 14 m every second Warning Neve...

Страница 180: ...ecommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend that you select positions 3 2 or 1 only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1 000 miles 1 500 km speeds may be gradually increased to the permissible maximum Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes Benz Center in accordance with the Service Booklet at th...

Страница 181: ...nce instructions as outlined in your Service Booklet Caution To prevent damage to the catalytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly Otherwise excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter causing it to overheat which could start a fire Warning As with any vehicle do not idle park or ...

Страница 182: ...e adjustments should not be altered in any way Moreover the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes Benz servicing requirements For details refer to the Service Booklet Warning Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined...

Страница 183: ...is operational providing that the vehicle s battery is charged properly connected not damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is available The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel for raising press button æ and for lowering press button ç To activate press the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button or the Information b...

Страница 184: ...d SOS then briefly pressing the button located under the cover See below for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually Once the emergency call is in progress the indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin to flash The message EMERGENCY CALL CONNECTING CALL appears in the multifunction display When the connection is established the message EMERGENCY CALL CALL CONNECTED appears in the m...

Страница 185: ...icle on a map is possible if the vehicle is able to receive signals from the GPS satellite network and pass the information on to the response center Warning If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is illuminated continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call e g the relevant cellular phone network is ...

Страница 186: ...ver 1 after the emergency call is concluded P82 95 0209 20 Warning If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle e g smoke or fire in the vehicle vehicle in a dangerous road location please do not wait for voice contact after you have pressed the emergency button Carefully leave the vehicle and move to a safe location The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency official...

Страница 187: ...ANCE CALL ACTIVE appears in the multifunction display The nature of the need for assistance can then be described The Mercedes Benz Roadside assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may apply Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more info...

Страница 188: ...ing the vehicle identification number model color and location subject to availability of cellular and GPS signals A voice connection between the Customer Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be established When a voice connection is established the audio system mutes and the message TELE AID INFO CALL ACTIVE appears in the multifunction display Information regard...

Страница 189: ...00 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada as soon as possible Upgrade Signals Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority Automatic emergency First priority Manual emergency Second priority Roadside assistance Third priority Information Fourth priority Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are connected an upgrade alternating tone will be heard and the appr...

Страница 190: ...e except Roadside Assistance and Information calls which can also be terminated by pressing ì button on the multifunction steering wheel When a Tele Aid call has been initiated the audio system or the COMAND system audio only vehicles with COMAND is muted and the selected mode radio tape or CD pauses The optional cellular phone if installed switches off If you must use this phone the vehicle must ...

Страница 191: ... alternative you may unlock the vehicle via Internet using the ID and password sent to you shortly after the completion of your Acquaintance Call The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature Notes The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network is available The SOS button will flash and the message EMERGENCY CALL CALL C...

Страница 192: ...t SEND NEW REQUEST FOR INFO SERVICE NEW INFO SERVICE REQUEST TRANSMITTED will appear in the COMAND display and call status messages will appear in the multifunction display Once information is available the message NEW INFO RECEIVED READ LATER WHEN STOPPED will appear Select Yes With the vehicle stopped in a safe location press SVC then select View Info Service of mm dd yyyy hh mm Messages will be...

Страница 193: ...tion P 1 Steering is unlocked If necessary move steering wheel slightly to allow the electronic key to be turned clockwise to position 1 Most electrical consumers can be operated For detailed information see respective subjects 2 Driving position Gear selector lever is unlocked To move the selector lever out of position P firmly depress the service brake pedal 3 Starting position See page 192 for ...

Страница 194: ...osition 1 or 0 If the electronic key cannot be turned in the steering lock the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged See battery on page 268 or jump starting on page 270 With the engine at idle speed the charging rate of the alternator output is limited It is therefore recommended that you turn off unnecessary electrical consumers while driving in stop and go traffic This precaution help...

Страница 195: ...etely to the left and repeat starting the engine After several unsuccessful attempts have the system checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center Important Due to the installed starter non repeat feature the electronic key must be turned completely to the left before attempting to start the engine again In areas where temperatures frequently drop below 4 F 20 C we recommend that an engin...

Страница 196: ... upon Selector lever position Program mode selector Accelerator position Vehicle speed The gear shifting process is continuously adapted dependent on the driving style the driving situation and the road characteristics Important When parking the vehicle or before working on the vehicle with the engine running firmly depress the parking brake pedal and shift the selector lever into P J_C208_II book...

Страница 197: ...oment to allow the gear to fully engage before accelerating especially when the engine is cold Accelerator position Partial throttle early upshifting normal acceleration Full throttle later upshifting rapid acceleration Kickdown depressing the accelerator beyond full throttle downshifting to a lower gear maximum acceleration Once the desired speed is attained ease up on the accelerator the transmi...

Страница 198: ...to reverse while applying slight partial throttle Rocking a vehicle free in this manner may cause the ABS or traction system malfunction indicator lamp to come on Turn off and restart the engine to clear the malfunction indication Warning Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may not prevent ...

Страница 199: ...The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always use the parking brake in addition to placing the selector lever in park to secure the vehicle Notes The electronic key can only be removed from the steering lock with the selector lever in position P With the electronic key removed the selector lever is locked in position P With a malfu...

Страница 200: ... D provides optimum driving characteristics under all normal operating conditions Gear selection for special circumstances The transmission gear ranges for special circumstances can be selected by pressing the selector lever to the right or the left with the selector lever in position D The gear range currently selected is indicated in the instrument cluster display Briefly press selector lever in...

Страница 201: ...tive with vehicle speeds below 31 mph 50 km h at partial throttle and engine temperatures below 95 F 35 C To avoid overrevving the engine when the selector lever is moved to a lower gear range the transmission will not shift to a lower gear if the engine s revolutions per minute limit would be exceeded In this case there will be no downshift even when the vehicle speed reaches the engine s RPM lim...

Страница 202: ...shift higher than 3rd gear this gear selection will allow use of the engine s braking power downhill Upshift through 2nd gear only For driving in mountainous regions or under extreme operating conditions This gear selection will allow use of the engine s braking power when descending steep grades Use this position which makes maximum use of the engine s braking effect while descending very steep o...

Страница 203: ...epressing the accelerator pedal in the usual manner will cause the automatic transmission to shift down into a lower gear This gear shifting process is dependent on the current vehicle speed Fast off there will be no upshift when releasing the accelerator pedal quickly e g using the engine s braking power during performance driving W Winter Wet snow and ice mode Press switch on symbol W The vehicl...

Страница 204: ...smission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in Limp home mode which engages when there is a malfunction of the transmission This condition may be accompanied by the CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster coming on In this mode only the 2nd gear or reverse gear can be activated To engage 2nd gear or reverse 1 Stop the vehicle 2 Move selector lever ...

Страница 205: ...handle on instrument panel The brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should go out A warning sounds if you start to drive without having released the parking brake Also see brake warning lamp on page 227 Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked v...

Страница 206: ...intervals by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly country Drinking and driving Pedals Warning Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a very dangerous combination Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes perceptions and judgement The possibility of a serious or...

Страница 207: ...luster stays on the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the reason for low brake fluid in the reservoir Have the brake system inspected at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Warning When the engine is not running the brake and steering systems are without power assistance Under these circumstances a much greater effort is necessar...

Страница 208: ...tream will cool down the brakes faster Driving off Apply the service brakes to test them briefly after driving off Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic Warm up the engine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow one drive wheel to spin for an extended period wit...

Страница 209: ... of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always 1 Keep right foot on the service brake pedal 2 Firmly depress parking brake pedal 3 Move the selector lever to position P 4 Slowly release the service brake pedal 5 Turn front wheels towards the road curb 6 Turn the electronic key to steering lock position 0 and remove 7 Take the electronic key and lock vehicle when ...

Страница 210: ...e speed avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain Warning Do not allow your tires to wear down too far As tread depth approaches 1 16 in 1 5 mm the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface conditions the tire traction varies widely Warning Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer...

Страница 211: ...ch have a speed rating of 168 mph 270 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph 210 km h CLK 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with Y rated tires which are permissible for speeds over 188 mph 300 km h An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 156 mph 250 km h Despite the tire rating local speed limits should be ...

Страница 212: ...ehicle is in danger of skidding move selector lever to position N Try to keep the vehicle under control by corrective steering action Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect We therefore recommend depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt strewn roads This can bring...

Страница 213: ...the engine can be started even at low ambient temperatures Tires We recommend M S rated radial ply tires on all four wheels for the winter season Observe permissible maximum speed for M S rated radial ply tires and the legal speed limit In winter operation the maximum effectiveness of the antilock brake system ABS or of the electronic stability program ESP can only be achieved with M S rated radia...

Страница 214: ...twork at your disposal If you plan to travel into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes Benz Center directory you should request pertinent information from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause inju...

Страница 215: ... briefly to set speed Hold lever down to decelerate Normally the vehicle is accelerated to the desired speed with the accelerator Speed is set by briefly pushing the lever to position 1 or 2 The accelerator can then be released The speed can be increased e g for passing by using the accelerator After the accelerator is released the previously set speed will be resumed automatically If a set speed ...

Страница 216: ...s the speed which was set prior to the cancellation of the cruise control The last memorized speed is canceled when the electronic key in the steering lock is turned to position 1 or 0 Important Moving gear selector lever to position N switches the cruise control off Warning Only use the cruise control if the traffic and weather conditions make it advisable to travel at a steady speed The use of c...

Страница 217: ...ability during emergency braking maneuvers by having maximum power boost applied to the brakes more quickly in emergency braking conditions than might otherwise be afforded solely by the driver s braking style This can help reduce braking distances over what ordinary driving and braking style might do The BAS complements the antilock brake system ABS Warning BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of ...

Страница 218: ... out with the engine running If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on permanently while the engine is running a malfunction has been detected in either system As a result it is possible that now only partial engine output will be available If the BAS malfunctions the brake system functions in the usual manner but without BAS If the charging voltage falls below 10 volts the malfunction in...

Страница 219: ... the pulsation Continuous steady brake pedal pressure results in applying the advantages of the ABS namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle In the case of an emergency brake maneuver keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal In this manner only can the ABS be most effective On slippery road surfaces the ABS will respond even with light brake pedal pressure because of the incre...

Страница 220: ...S is switched off When the voltage is above this value again the malfunction indicator lamp should go out and the ABS is operational If the ABS malfunction indicator lamp stays illuminated have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Note To alert following vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover operate your hazard warning flashers as appropriate W...

Страница 221: ...he accelerator Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions Do not switch off the ESP Caution If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised see towing the vehicle on page 272 the engine must be shut off electronic key in steering lock position 0 or 1 Otherwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes Warning ESP cannot prevent the natural laws...

Страница 222: ...s possible For ESP warning message see page 243 With the ABS malfunctioning the ESP is also switched off Driving the vehicle with varied size tires will cause the wheels to rotate at different speeds therefore the ESP may activate yellow ESP warning lamp in speedometer dial comes on For this reason all wheels including the spare wheel must have the same tire outside diameter When testing the parki...

Страница 223: ...ted in the speedometer dial is continuously illuminated With the ESP system switched off the engine torque reduction feature is cancelled Therefore the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions A portion of the ESP system remains active even with the switch in the OFF position If one drive wheel loses traction and begins...

Страница 224: ... as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP press lower half of the switch the ESP warning lamp in the speedometer dial goes out Important If the ESP warning lamp flashes during take off apply as little throttle as possible while driving ease up on the accelerator Warning ESP should not be switched off during normal driving ot...

Страница 225: ...t top up or overfill Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the CHECK ENGINE lamp to illuminate Fuel tank capacity approx 16 4 US gal 62 0 l This includes approx 2 1 US gal 8 0 l reserve Use premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane Index 91 Average of 96 RON 86 MON Warning Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious injury Whenever you are...

Страница 226: ...plugs Approved spark plugs see page 303 Tire pressure For tire pressure refer to tire pressure label inside the fuel filler flap See page 267 for further details Air conditioner R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant see page 305 Bulbs High and low beams H7 55 W low beam Xenon optional fog lamps H1 55 W turn signal lamps front 1156 NA 26 9 5 W 32 4 cp parking and standing lamps front H 6W 6 ...

Страница 227: ... and page 253 2 Coolant level See Coolant level on page 254 3 Brake fluid See Brake fluid on page 307 4 Windshield washer system Headlamp cleaning system For refilling reservoir see page 256 Opening hood see page 251 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light bulbs see Exterior lamps on page 275 Exterior lamps switch see page 116 Merc edes Benz M erc ed es Be nz 4 2 1...

Страница 228: ...dicator lamp 229 Telescoping steering column indicator lamp 230 Seat belt warning lamp 230 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 23...

Страница 229: ...icle is not driving normally e g malfunction of the fuel management system or running out of fuel serious damage can occur to the emission system Please contact your authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately The Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection SFI control module monitors emission control components that either provide input signals to or receive output signals from the control module Malfunc...

Страница 230: ... is set engine running Note If you find that the minimum mark on the brake fluid reservoir is reached have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks BRAKE Warning Driving with the brake warning lamp illuminated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately if the brake warning lamp stays on Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling t...

Страница 231: ...ving it indicates that the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity of approximately 2 1 gal 8 liters The warning lamp blinks when the fuel cap is not closed or a fuel system leak has been detected Retighten cap and see if lamp goes out after restart and next OBD selfcheck If the warning lamp continues to blink after closing the fuel cap correctly have the fuel system checked at your authorized ...

Страница 232: ...ction indicator lamp The ABS malfunction indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the electronic key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine running When the ABS malfunction indicator lamp and the malfunction message in the instrument cluster remains illuminated while the engine is running it indicates that the ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off...

Страница 233: ... position 2 and should go out with the engine running If the indicator lamp does not go out after starting the engine the adjustable steering column is not properly locked For locking the adjustable telescoping steering column see page 79 Seat belt warning lamp With the electronic key in steering lock position 2 the seat belt warning lamp comes on and a warning sounds for approx 6 seconds if the d...

Страница 234: ...e BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat e g pillow since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation system Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation of special child seats The passen...

Страница 235: ...e then stored in the malfunction message memory See page 106 Notes Certain malfunction and warning messages are accompanied by an audible signal Malfunction and warning messages in red are always accompanied by an audible signal Temporary messages such as SWITCH OFF LIGHTS will not be stored in the malfunction message memory Warning All messages contain important information which should be taken ...

Страница 236: ...t the information being relayed by the engine control unit is no longer complete The coolant temperature gauge tachometer or the cruise control may have failed DISPLAY DEFECTIVE several systems The displays for several systems have failed Some systems themselves may also have failed Line 1 Line 2 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP Line 1 Line 2 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP J_C208_II book Seite 2...

Страница 237: ...ur the poly V belt must be replaced before continuing to operate the vehicle Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Line 1 Line 2 BATTERY ALTERNATOR VISIT WORKS...

Страница 238: ...lock assistance With the ABS malfunctioning the BAS and ESP are also switched off Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible BRAKE ASSIST A malfunction has been detected in the system The brake system functions in the usual manner but without BAS Line 1 Line 2 ABS SYSTEM VISIT WORKSHOP P54 30 2938 21 Line 1 Line 2 BRAKE ASSIST VISIT WORKSHOP DISPLAY DEFECTI...

Страница 239: ...des Benz Center as soon as possible BRAKE FLUID Line 1 Line 2 BRAKE LINING WEAR VISIT WORKSHOP Line 1 Line 2 BRAKE FLUID VISIT WORKSHOP Warning Driving with this message displayed can result in an accident Have your brake system checked immediately Don t add brake fluid before checking the brake system Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and...

Страница 240: ...actical hints Car care Index PARKING BRAKE Parking brake see page 202 ENGINE FAN 1 The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty Observe coolant temperature gauge while driving see page 88 Line 1 Line 2 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE BRAKE Line 1 Line 2 ENGINE FAN VISIT WORKSHOP 1 J_C208_II book Seite 237 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 241: ...e symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty In cases of major or frequent minor coolant loss have the cooling system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Notes Do not drive without coolant in the cooling system The engine will overheat causing major engine damage Monitor the coolant temperature gauge while driv...

Страница 242: ... Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to the red marking The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature in the red zone Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Line 1 Line 2 COOLANT TEMP VISIT WORKSHOP 1 Warning Driving when yo...

Страница 243: ... for instructions on replacing bulbs If an exterior lamp fails the message will appear only when that lamp is switched on If a brake lamp fails the message will appear when applying the brake and stays on until the engine is turned off Note If additional lighting is installed e g auxiliary headlamps etc be certain to connect into the fuse before the failure indicator monitoring unit order to avoid...

Страница 244: ...nic key removed and the driver s door open a warning sounds and the message SWITCH OFF LIGHTS appears in the multifunction indicator if the vehicle s exterior lamps except standing lamps are not switched off STEER WHEEL ADJUST For locking the adjustable telescoping steering column see page 79 Line 1 Line 2 STEER WHEEL ADJUST J_C208_II book Seite 241 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 245: ... oil Have the engine oil checked When the ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK LEVEL message appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum mark on the dipstick When this occurs the warning will first come on intermittently and then stay on if the oil level drops further If no oil leaks are noted continue to drive to the nearest ser...

Страница 246: ...ort Only partial engine output will be available 2 This message may be displayed if the power supply was interrupted battery disconnected or empty 3 Synchronize ESP See page 219 REMOVE KEY This message plus an audible alarm indicate that the electronic key is in steering lock position 0 or 1 and the driver s door is open Line 1 Line 2 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE VISIT WORKSHOP ELEC STABIL PROG VISIT WORKSHO...

Страница 247: ...d be refilled with the prescribed mixture of MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water or the Concentrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperature at the next opportunity The reservoir for the windshield and headlamp washer systems is located in the engine compartment See windshield washer system on page 256 for instructions on ad...

Страница 248: ...has been detected in the Tele Aid system In some cases it may not be possible to initiate an Emergency Roadside Assistance or Information call See page 180 for notes on the Tele Aid If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Line 1 Line 2 TELE AID VISIT WORKSHOP 1 J_C208_II book Seite 245 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10...

Страница 249: ...J_C208_II book Seite 246 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 250: ... 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 b...

Страница 251: ...ar window should not be used to carry objects This will avoid such objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects Warning To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing things Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible Do not pile luggage or car...

Страница 252: ...e puller is supplied with the vehicle tools Always use a new fuse for replacement Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse A fuse chart can be found inside the corresponding fuse box cover Fuse box in engine compartment 1 Main fuse box in engine compartment To gain access to the main fuse box 1 press clamp arrow lift the fuse box cover up and remove it To close the main fuse box engage back ...

Страница 253: ...ndex Auxiliary fuse box below the trunk floor 2 Auxiliary fuse box below the trunk floor To gain access lift trunk floor Auxiliary fuse box in the dashboard 3 Auxiliary fuse box to left of exterior lamp switch To gain access open door pry off cover 3 and remove 2 P J_C208_II book Seite 250 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 254: ...been turned off Stay clear from fan blades The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components ignition coils spark plug sockets diagnostic socket of the ignition system with the engine running while starting the engine if ignition is on and the engine is turned manually If you see flames steam or smoke coming from the en...

Страница 255: ...ion To avoid damage to the windshield wiper or hood open the hood only with wiper in the parked position Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radiator grill and open hood do not pull up on handle To close Lower hood and let it drop into lock from a height of approx 1 ft 30 cm assisting with hands placed flat on edges of hood 3 To avoid hood damage please make sure that hood is fully closed If not repe...

Страница 256: ...stick in tube and remove after three seconds to obtain accurate reading Oil level must be between the lower min and upper max mark of the dipstick Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking level is approximately 2 0 US qt 2 0 l Do not overfill the engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned It could cause damage to engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes Benz L...

Страница 257: ... and changes are not required For this reason the dipstick is omitted If you notice fluid leaks or gear shifting malfunctions have your authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the transmission fluid level Coolant level To check the coolant level the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine stopped Check coolant level only when coolant is cold The coolant level should reach the black top...

Страница 258: ...e hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if engine temperature is above 194 F 90 C Allow engine to cool down before removing cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure Using a rag slowly open cap approximately ...

Страница 259: ...g on ambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S to 100 parts water 40 ml S to 1 gallon water For temperature below freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze 1 part S to 100 parts solvent 40 ml S to 1 gallon solv...

Страница 260: ... Luggage bowl 4 Vehicle tools Lift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of the trunk To remove spare tire Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise and remove To store spare tire Place spare tire in wheel well and secure it with luggage bowl Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop Note Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid P68 00 2253 26 2 1 3 4 J_C208_II book Seite 257 Donnerstag 31 M...

Страница 261: ...To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised Be certain that the jack is always vertic...

Страница 262: ...be replaced in sets Rims and tires must be of the correct size and type For dimensions see Technical Data We recommend that you break in new tires for approx 60 miles 100 km at moderate speed It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be fastened to a tightening torque of 80 ft lb 110 Nm whenever wheels are mounted For rim and tire specifications refer to Technical Data Warning Worn old tires ...

Страница 263: ...Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward movement Notes Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels any time you rotate the wheels or wash the vehicle underside The use of retread tires is not recommended Retread tires may adversely affect the handling characteristics and safety of the vehicle Dented or bent rims can cause t...

Страница 264: ... operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted If the arrow on tire side wall does not point in direction of vehicle forward movement when using the spare wheel observe the following restriction Unidirectional tires must always be mounted with arrow on tire sidewall pointing in direction of vehicle forward movement For rim and tire specifications refer to Technical Data Warning The spare ...

Страница 265: ...ly opposite to the wheel being changed Warning The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set p...

Страница 266: ...n but do not yet remove the wheel bolts 5 Remove the protective cover from the jack support tube opening by inserting the screwdriver supplied in the tool kit in the opening and prying it out The tube openings are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings J_C208_II book Seite 263 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 267: ...e as seen from the side see arrow even if the vehicle is parked on an incline 7 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is clear of the ground Never start engine while vehicle is raised 8 Unscrew upper most wheel bolt and install alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit Remove the remaining bolts Keep bolt threads protected from dirt and sand 9 Remove wheel Grip wheel from the sides Keep hands from b...

Страница 268: ...while installing first wheel bolt Unscrew the alignment bolt 1 to install the last wheel bolt 11 Lower vehicle Remove jack and insert jack tube cover 12 Using the wrench tighten the five bolts evenly following the sequence illustrated until all bolts are tight Observe a tightening torque of 80 ft lb 110 Nm Before storing the jack the jack arm must be lowered almost to the base of the jack For prop...

Страница 269: ...dent Be sure to use the correct mounting bolts Warning The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only Use for over a total of 12 000 miles 20 000 km aggregate of all uses may cause wheel rim failure leading to an accident and possible injuries The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of the road wheels of the rear axle As a result the vehicle handling characteristics change when d...

Страница 270: ...sted for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly permissible The ride of the vehicle however will become somewhat harder Tire temperature and pressure increase with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should therefore only be checked and corrected on cold t...

Страница 271: ...an result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Follow recommended inflation pressures Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight as indicated by the label on the driver s door latch post Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Warning Failure to follow these i...

Страница 272: ...ways be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation During removal and installation always protect the disconnected battery positive terminal with the cover attached to the battery While the engine is running the battery terminal clamps must not be loosened or detached otherwise the generator and other electronic components would be damaged Note After reconnecting the battery also set the ...

Страница 273: ...battery could damage the vehicle s electrical systems which will not be covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty The battery is located in the trunk under the trunk floor Warning Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting you might g...

Страница 274: ... second jumper cable to the grounded negative terminal of the charged battery and the final connection to the negative terminal 2 of the discharged battery Important 5 Start engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at high idle Make sure the cables are not on or near pulleys fans or other parts that move when the engine is started Allow the discharged battery to charge for a few minu...

Страница 275: ...low the bumper The front towing eye is located on the passenger side behind the grille in the bumper panel Grille removal Hold left and right end of grille and pull out Grille installation Engage left and right end of grille and press in securely Warning Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make certain that the electronic key is in steering lock position 2 The maximum towing ...

Страница 276: ...wheel lift dolly or flat bed equipment with electronic key in steering lock turned to position 0 Note To signal turns while being towed with hazard warning flasher in use turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2 and activate combination switch for left or right turn signal in usual manner only the selected turn signal will operate Upon canceling the turn signal the hazard warning flasher...

Страница 277: ...anually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle To do so insert a pin 1 e g ball point pen into the covered opening below the position D of the shift pattern While pushing the pin down move selector lever from position P After removal of the pin from the opening the cover will not close fully Only after moving the selector lever to positions D and D does the cover return to its closed position J_C208_II b...

Страница 278: ...ulbs install only 12 volt bulbs with the specified watt rating When replacing halogen bulbs do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands Use plain paper or a clean cloth Warning Bulbs and bulb holder can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you touch or move it when hot drop the bulb scratch the bulb Wear e...

Страница 279: ... low beam headlamp 3 Cover for high beam headlamp parking and standing lamp Headlamp assembly Xenon optional CLK 430 4 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 5 Electrical connector for low beam headlamp bulb 6 Electrical connector for high beam headlamp bulb 7 Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp P82 10 2394 26 4 1 5 6 7 2 3 4 6 7 2 3 P82 10 2395 26 5 1 J_C208_II book Seite 276 Donnerstag 31 Mai 20...

Страница 280: ...kwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise Reinstall bulb socket Reinstall lamp assembly until properly seated Parking and standing lamp H 6W 6 W bulb Open hood Rotate cover 3 counterclockwise and remove Twist bulb socket 7 counterclockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and remove Insert...

Страница 281: ...king and side marker lamp 21 4 W bulb 3 Tail and parking lamp 5 W 4 cp bulb 4 Driver s side Rear fog lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 5 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out Push bulb into socket turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise Reinstall bulb socket Close cover bulbs 1 2 and 3 1 2 3 P82 10 2080 26 P82 10 2083 26 4 5 J...

Страница 282: ...amp towards front arrow and remove back and first Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out Push bulb socket turn counterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb in socket push in and twist clockwise Reinstall bulb socket push in and twist clockwise To reinstall lamp set front end of lamp in bumper and let back end snap into place J_C208_II book Seite 279 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 283: ...stem checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center if a fault or defect occurs Adjusting headlamp aim Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important To check and readjust a headlamp follow steps 1 through 5 Please note Low beam adjustments simultaneously aim the high beam Vehicle should have a normal trunk load 1 Park vehicle on level surface approximately 25 ft 7 6 m from a vertical test scre...

Страница 284: ...een centerlines should be 49 1 4 inches 1250 mm If the distance does not check have the system verified at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 3 Low beams off Measure the vertical height from the floor to reference point 10 on high beam lens Subtract approx 2 inches 53 mm from measurement and mark a horizontal centerline 9 on the test screen at the resulting height from the floor It must be at a 90...

Страница 285: ...ard clockwise upward until the headlamps illuminate the test screen as shown The vertex of the angle formed in each beam image should align with the vertical and horizontal centerlines 8 and 9 The left and right headlamps must be adjusted individually Note If it is not possible to obtain a proper headlamp adjustment have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz Center J_C208_II book Sei...

Страница 286: ...ion control Checking batteries If one of the transmit buttons 1 is pressed the battery check lamp 2 lights up briefly indicating that the batteries are in order Change batteries if the battery check lamp 2 does not light up briefly Changing batteries Move locking tab 3 in direction of right arrow and remove mechanical key 4 left arrow P80 20 2201 26 1 2 P80 35 2029 26 4 3 J_C208_II book Seite 283 ...

Страница 287: ...s lever to release battery compartment Remove mechanical key from side opening Carefully remove battery compartment in direction of arrow 6 Change batteries 7 inserting new ones under contact spring 8 with plus side facing up Return battery compartment into housing until locked in place and slide mechanical key back into electronic key P80 35 2025 26 5 4 6 P80 35 2027 26 7 8 J_C208_II book Seite 2...

Страница 288: ... is the preferred method of disposal For disposal please follow manufacturer s recommendation on battery package Replacement Battery Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Synchronizing remote control The remote control may have to be resynchronized if the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked To synchronize insert electronic key in steering lock The remote control should once again be operational J_C2...

Страница 289: ...ng pop up roof drive is located behind the lens of the left interior lamp between the sun visors 1 Pry off lens 1 by using a screw driver 2 Remove cover 2 3 Obtain crank 3 supplied with vehicle and insert it through hole To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear turn crank clockwise To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear turn crank counterclockwise Note Push crank ...

Страница 290: ...eously opening the fuel filler flap Replacing wiper blade insert For safety reasons remove electronic key from steering lock before replacing the wiper blade otherwise the motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury Notes Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward Do not allow the wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted The glass may be scratched or brok...

Страница 291: ...e Place wiper blade on firm support Press down both tabs and slide direction of arrow the wiper blade insert out of the retainer claws Installation Slide direction of arrow wiper blade insert into retainer claws until tabs are engaged Insert wiper blade between tabs 3 on the wiper arm and slide into end of wiper arm Press safety tab upward until it locks in place 3 2 1 P82 30 0333 26 J_C208_II boo...

Страница 292: ...ge to the vehicle Follow manufacturer s installation instructions Mount supports only between markings which are visible on the rubber molding Note Please observe that roof rack does not interfere with the operation of the sliding pop up sunroof and that there is sufficient clearance between the roof rack and the trunk lid in the full open position J_C208_II book Seite 289 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 1...

Страница 293: ...J_C208_II book Seite 290 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 294: ... 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 J_C208_I...

Страница 295: ...be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underside of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody followed by a thorough inspection Damaged areas need to be reundercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehi...

Страница 296: ... power wash tires The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire Always replace a damaged tire Always keep the jet of water moving across the surface Do not aim directly at electrical parts electrical connectors seals or other rubber parts Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove A tar remover is recommended Paintwork painted body componen...

Страница 297: ... Shampoo Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a diffused jet of water Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake Use plenty of water and rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clear water and thoroughly wipe dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the und...

Страница 298: ...he wiper blade otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on and cause injury Light alloy wheels Mercedes Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels If possible clean wheels once a week with Mercedes Benz approved Wheel Care using a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water Follow instructions on container Note Use only acid free cleaning materials...

Страница 299: ...se a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover contact discoloration will be prevented Leather Upholstery Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroug...

Страница 300: ...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 J_C208_II book Seite 297 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 301: ...ized by Mercedes Benz could damage the vehicle or compromise its durability or safety Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet and your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties 1 Ne...

Страница 302: ... cluster display Practical hints Car care Index Identification labels 1 Certification label 2 Vehicle Identification Number VIN When ordering spare parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers 1 X X X X X X X X X 2 J_C208_II book Seite 299 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 303: ...er 5 Body number and paintwork number 6 Emission control label 7 Information label California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system Layout of poly V belt drive 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioner compressor 4 Coolant pump 5 Generator alternator 6 Idler pulley 7 Power steering pump 6 5 7 3 4 J_C208_II book Seite 300 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 304: ...n displacement 260 3 cu in 4265 cm3 322 0 cu in 5439 cm3 Compression ratio 10 1 10 5 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 275 hp 5750 rpm 205 kW 5750 rpm 342 hp 5500 rpm 255 kW 5500 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 295 ft lb 3200 rpm 400 Nm 3200 rpm 376 ft lb 3000 rpm 510 Nm 3000 rpm Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm Firing order 1 5 4 2 6 3 7 8 1 5 4 2 6 3 7 8 Poly V belt 2390 mm 2390 mm 1 The quo...

Страница 305: ...xle AMG light alloy Wheel offset 71 2 J x 17 H 2 1 46 in 37 mm 71 2 J x 17 H 2 1 4 in 35 mm Rims rear axle AMG light alloy Wheel offset 81 2 J x 17 H 2 1 18 in 30 mm 81 2 J x 17 H 2 1 18 in 30 mm Radial ply tires Summer tires front axle Summer tires rear axle 225 45 R 17 91 W1 245 40 R 17 91 W2 3 225 45 R 17 91 Y1 4 245 40 R 17 91 Y2 3 5 Spare wheel Rim light alloy Wheel offset 71 2 J x 17 H 2 1 4...

Страница 306: ... J x 17 H 2 1 46 in 37 mm Winter tires Radial ply tires 205 55 R 16 91 H M S 225 45 R 17 91 W M S Model CLK 430 CLK 55 AMG Generator alternator 14 V 150 A 14 V 150 A Starter motor 12V 1 7 kW 12V 1 7 kW Battery 12V 100 Ah 12V 100 Ah Spark plugs Electrode gap Tightening torque Bosch F 8 DPER Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 0 039 in 1 0 mm 15 22 ft lb 20 30 Nm NGK PFR 5 11 0 039 in 1 0 mm 15 22 ft lb 20 30 Nm...

Страница 307: ...G Overall vehicle length 179 8 in 4567 mm 179 8 in 4567 mm Overall vehicle width 67 8 in 1722 mm 67 8 in 1722 mm Overall height 54 6 in 1386 mm 54 6 in 1386 mm Wheel base 105 9 in 2690 mm 105 9 in 2690 mm Track front 59 3 in 1505 mm 59 3 in 1505 mm Track rear 58 6 in 1488 mm 58 6 in 1488 mm Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg J_C208_II book Seite 304 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 ...

Страница 308: ...tomatic transmission fluid Rear axle 1 4 US qt 1 3 l Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Power steering approx 1 1 US qt 1 0 l MB Power steering fluid Front wheel hubs approx 2 1 oz 60 g each High temperature roller bearing grease Brake system approx 0 5 US qt 0 5 l MB Brake fluid DOT 4 Windshield headlamp washer system approx 7 4 US qt 7 0 l MB Windshield washer concentrate S 1 Cooling system approx 1...

Страница 309: ...ts Car care Index Fuel tank including a reserve of approx 16 4 US gal 62 0 l approx 2 1 US gal 8 0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioner system R 134a refrigerant and special PAC lubricant Never R 12 Model Capacity Fuels coolants lubricants etc J_C208_II book Seite 306 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 310: ...from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Air conditioner refrigerant R 134a HFC refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil is used in the air conditioner system Never use R 12 CFC or mineral based lubricating oil otherwise damage to the system will occur Brake fluid During vehicle operation the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced throu...

Страница 311: ...l position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain Fuel requirements Use only Premium unleaded meeting ASTM standard D 439 The octane number posted at the pump must be 91 min It is an average of both the Research R octane number and the Motor M octane number R M 2 This is also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as Ethanol IPA IBA and T...

Страница 312: ...specific fuel additives are not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which provides corrosion protection freeze protection boiling protection by increasing the boiling point The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately 22 F 30 C and corrosion protectio...

Страница 313: ...icle contains a number of aluminum parts The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts Failure to use such anticorrosion antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in ...

Страница 314: ...passenger vehicle tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative ...

Страница 315: ...an cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger vehicle tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning ...

Страница 316: ...reeze 210 255 305 309 Antiglare night position 80 Antilock brake system ABS 216 Malfunction indicator lamp 229 Antitheft alarm system 43 Aquaplaning 207 Ashtray Center console front 157 Rear seats 158 Audio system Anti theft system 131 Button and soft key operation 132 Cassette mode 137 CD changer 141 CD mode 140 Operating and display elements 130 Operating safety 129 Operation 133 Operation audio...

Страница 317: ...lly unlocking 274 B BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 65 Self test 66 Backrest front seat 54 BAS Brake assist system 214 Malfunction indicator lamp 229 Battery 268 Battery recycling 269 BATTERY ALTERNATOR malfunction and warning messages 234 Block heater 211 BRAKE ASSIST malfunction and warning messages 235 Brake assist system BAS 214 Malfunction indicator lamp 229 Brake fluid 204 227 307 Cap...

Страница 318: ... indicator lamp 226 Check regularly and before a long trip 224 Checking engine oil level Via engine oil level indicator 114 Via oil dipstick 253 Child restraint 50 58 64 76 Child seat See Infant and child restraint systems 76 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 292 COMAND radio and telephone 176 Combination switch 119 Consumer information 311 Control and operation of radio transmitters 176 COOLANT co...

Страница 319: ...3 Electronic main key Synchronizing remote control 285 Electronic stability program ESP 209 273 Control switch 220 Malfunction and warning message 243 Malfunction indicator lamp 229 Synchronizing 219 Warning lamp 229 Emergency call See Tele Aid 181 Emergency tensioning retractor ETR 67 Emergency trunk lid release button 41 42 Emergency unlocking in case of accident 36 Emission control 179 Emission...

Страница 320: ...amp malfunction and warning message 240 Exterior lamp switch 116 Exterior lamps 275 Adjusting headlamp aim 280 Fog lamps 116 Headlamps 116 240 241 276 280 294 Low and high beam 119 277 Parking lamps 116 277 Replacing bulbs 275 Side marker lamp front 279 Standing lamps 116 277 Taillamp assemblies 278 Turn signal lamp 119 277 F First aid kit 248 Flat tire See Changing wheels 262 Flexible service sys...

Страница 321: ...ront 51 Rear 52 Removal 51 Headlamp cleaning system 118 Headlights 116 Heated seats 56 High beams See Combination switch 119 Hood 251 I Identification labels 299 Illuminated vanity mirrors 153 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 86 Individual settings 108 Infant and child restraint systems 76 Installation 78 Information call See Tele Aid 185 Instrument cluster 84 Activating 87 Indicator lamp...

Страница 322: ...ges 241 Lighter 159 LIGHTING SYSTEM malfunction and warning messages 240 Limp home mode Automatic transmission 201 Loading instructions 162 Locking and unlocking 29 Low engine coolant level warning 238 M Maintenance 177 Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 226 Malfunction and warning messages 232 ABS SYSTEM 235 BATTERY ALTERNATOR 234 BRAKE ASSIST 235 BRAKE FLUID 236 BRAKE LINI...

Страница 323: ... Multifunction display 90 Engine oil level indicator 94 FSS Flexible service system 94 Setting the audio volume 110 Trip and main odometer 94 Vehicle speed 94 Multifunction steering wheel 90 N Navigation system Multifunction display 103 Night security illumination 117 O On board diagnostic system 226 Operator s Manual 8 Outside temperature indicator 88 Overhead control panel 21 P Panic button 32 P...

Страница 324: ...rol 27 Battery replacement 283 REMOVE KEY malfunction and warning messages 243 Replacing bulbs 275 Replacing wiper blade insert 287 Reporting Safety Defects 15 Residual engine heat utilization REST 127 Roadside assistance 10 Roadside assistance call See Tele Aid 184 Roof rack 289 S Safety guidelines for the seat belt emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 74 Seat belts 58 Fastening 60 Seat belt...

Страница 325: ...ontrol 125 SRS indicator lamp 228 SRS malfunction 69 Start lock out 26 Starting and turning off the engine 192 STEER WHEEL ADJUST malfunction and warning messages 241 Steering column adjustable 79 Steering lock 190 Storage compartment Trunk floor 257 Storage compartments Center console 154 Glove box 154 Storage compartments armrest and cup holder 153 Stowing things in the vehicle 248 Sun visors 15...

Страница 326: ...flation pressure 267 Tire traction 208 Tires 311 Driving instructions 206 Rims and tires 302 Rotating wheels 260 Tire inflation pressure 267 Tire replacement 259 Winter driving instructions 209 Tool kit See Vehicle tools 257 Tow away alarm 44 Towing the vehicle 272 Transmission 193 Transmission selector lever manually unlocking 274 Traveling abroad 211 Trip computer 104 Trip odometer 89 Trunk 37 O...

Страница 327: ...ystem malfunction and warning messages 244 Washing the vehicle 294 What you should know at the gas station 222 Wheels 259 Light alloy wheels 295 Rims and tires 302 Wheels changing 262 Where to find it 13 Windows See Power windows 147 Windshield washer headlamp cleaning system Refilling 256 Winter driving 210 Winter driving instructions 209 Wiper blade Replacing insert 287 Wiper operation See Combi...

Страница 328: ...dify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator s Manual Reprinting translation and copying even of excerpts is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing Title illustration no P00 00 2730 26 Press time 05 18 01 GSP SIP Printed in Germany Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any service work or re...

Страница 329: ...Order No 6515 1243 13 Part No 208 584 28 83 USA Edition A 2002 J_C208_II book Seite 326 Donnerstag 31 Mai 2001 10 13 10 ...

Страница 330: ...Please observe the following BOOKSPINE for Operator s Manual 5 8 in 1 6 cm 3 5 in 8 9 cm 208 II Operator s Manual CLK Class Coupé Please ensure the correct position of model code and model name ...

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