Mercedes-Benz 2002 CLK 430 User manual

CLK-Class Coupé
Operator’s Manual
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CLK 430
CLK 55 AMG
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Our company and staff congratulate you on t e purc ase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furt er, it exemplifies your desire
to own an automobile t at will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents t e efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of
owners ip, and for your safety and t at of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:
•Please read t is manual carefully before putting it aside. T en return it to your ve icle w ere it will be andy for
your reference.
•Please abide by t e recommendations contained in t is manual. T ey are designed to acquaint you wit t e
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
•Please abide by t e warnings and cautions contained in t is manual. T ey are designed to elp improve t e safety
of t e ve icle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wis es for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
DaimlerC rysler AG
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1Contents
Introduction
Product information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
W ere to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15
Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls ............... 18
Center console ..............................20
Over ead control panel ............... 21
Operation
Ve icle keys ......................................24
Start lock-out ....................................26
General notes on t e
central locking system ...............26
Central locking system ...................27
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ...............27
Opening and closing
windows and sliding/pop-up
roof from outside .......................... 31
Panic button ................................. 32
Mec anical keys .......................... 32
Doors ................................................. 33
Central locking switc .................... 35
Automatic central locking .......... 36
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident .......................... 36
Trunk ................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ....................................... 39
Trunk lid release switc ................ 40
Trunk lid emergency release .........41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42
Antit eft alarm system ................... 43
Tow-away alarm ............................... 44
Power seats, front ............................ 45
Front ead restraints ...................51
Rear ead 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 wit out
special c ild seat installed ......... 66
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................66
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................. 67
Airbags ..............................................68
Safety guidelines for t e
seat belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag ..................... 74
Infant and c ild
restraint systems .......................... 76
Adjusting telescoping
steering column .......................... 79
Inside rear view mirror .................. 80
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 81
Instrument cluster ...........................84
Indicator lamps in t e
instrument cluster ......................86
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Multifunction steering w eel,
multifunction display .................90
Trip and main odometer
and sub menu ..............................94
Audio systems ..................................95
Radio ..............................................95
CD player .......................................96
Cassette player .............................97
Telep one ..........................................98
Telep one book ............................98
Redialing ..................................... 100
Incoming call .............................. 102
Navigation system ..........................103
Trip computer .................................104
Malfunction message
memory ...................................... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting t e audio volume ...............110
Flexible service system (FSS) .......111
Engine oil level indicator ...............114
Engine oil consumption .................115
Exterior lamp switc ...................... 116
Nig t security illumination .......... 117
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 118
Combination switc ....................... 119
Hazard warning flas er
switc ..........................................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
eat utilization ........................... 127
Dust filter .................................... 128
Audio and telep one,
operation .................................... 129
Power windows .............................. 147
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 149
Interior lig ting ............................. 151
Rear window suns ade ................. 152
Sun visors ....................................... 152
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153
Interior ............................................ 153
Storage compartments,
armrest and cup older ........... 153
Glove box ..................................... 154
As trays .......................................... 157
Lig ter ............................................. 159
Enlarged cargo area – split folding
rear seat backrest ..................... 160
Loading instructions ..................... 162
Cargo tie down rings ..................... 163
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell .................... 164
Telep one, general ........................ 164
Cellular telep one ......................... 165
Garage door opener ....................... 166
Ski sack ...........................................170
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3Contents
Driving
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ..................... 176
T e first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) .................................177
Maintenance ................................... 177
Catalytic converter ........................ 178
Emission control ............................ 179
Tele Aid ........................................... 180
Steering lock ................................... 190
Starting and turning off
t e engine .................................. 192
Automatic transmission ............... 193
Parking brake .................................202
Driving instructions ......................203
Drive sensibly – save fuel .........203
Drinking and driving .................203
Pedals ...........................................203
Power assistance ........................204
Brakes ..........................................204
Driving off ................................... 205
Parking ........................................ 206
Tires ............................................. 206
Snow c ains ............................... 209
Winter driving
instructions ................................ 209
Deep water ...................................210
Passenger compartment ............211
Traveling abroad .........................211
Cruise control .................................212
Brake assist system
(BAS) ...........................................214
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ...........................................216
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ............................................218
W at you s ould know
at t e gas station ...................... 222
C eck regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 224
Instrument cluster display
Malfunction and
indicator lamps in t e
instrument cluster ....................226
On-board diagnostic system
C eck engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................226
Brake warning lamp ..................227
Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp ..................228
Fuel reserve and fuel cap
placement warning ....................228
Electronic stability program
(ESP) — warning lamp ...............229
BAS/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp .............................229
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................229
Telescoping steering column –
indicator lamp .............................230
Seat belt warning lamp .............230
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4Contents
Malfunction and
indicator lamps in t e
center console ...........................231
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....231
Malfunction and
warning messages in t e
multifunction display ...............232
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(engine control unit) ..................233
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE
(several systems) ........................233
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR ...........234
ABS-SYSTEM ...............................235
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................235
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............236
BRAKE FLUID .............................236
PARKING BRAKE .......................237
ENGINE FAN ...............................237
COOLANT
(coolant level) .............................238
COOLANT TEMP.
(coolant temperature) ................239
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................240
LIGHT SENSOR ........................... 241
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .......... 241
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 242
ELEC. STABIL. PROGRAM.
(Electronic stability
program) ..................................... 243
REMOVE KEY ............................. 243
WASHER FLUID ......................... 244
TELE AID ..................................... 245
Practical hints
First aid kit ..................................... 248
S elf below rear window .............. 248
Stowing t ings in
t e ve icle ................................. 248
Fuses ............................................... 249
Hood ................................................ 251
C ecking engine oil level ............. 253
Automatic transmission
fluid level ................................... 254
Coolant level ................................... 254
Adding coolant ........................... 255
Winds ield was er / eadlamp
cleaning system ........................ 256
Winds ield and eadlamp
was er fluid mixing ratio .........256
Spare w eel, ve icle tools,
storage compartment ................257
Ve icle jack .....................................258
W eels .............................................259
Tire replacement ........................259
Rotating w eels ..........................260
Spare w eel .................................... 261
C anging w eels ...........................262
Tire inflation pressure ..................267
Battery .............................................268
Jump starting ..................................270
Towing t e ve icle .........................272
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................... 274
Exterior lamps ................................275
Headlamp assembly ................... 276
Taillamp assemblies ..................278
Adjusting eadlamp aim ...............280
C anging batteries in
t e electronic key .....................283
Sync ronizing remote
control ..........................................285
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5Contents
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ...................286
Manual release for
fuel filler flap .............................287
Replacing wiper
blade insert ................................287
Roof rack .........................................289
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care
of t e ve icle .............................292
Power was er ..............................293
Tar stains .....................................293
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................293
Engine cleaning ..........................294
Ve icle was ing .........................294
Ornamental moldings ................294
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................294
Window cleaning ....................... 295
Wiper blade ................................ 295
Lig t alloy w eels ..................... 295
Instrument cluster ..................... 295
Steering w eel and
gear selector lever ..................... 295
Cup older .................................. 296
Seat belts ..................................... 296
Hard plastic trim items ............. 296
Headliner and s elf
below rear window .................... 296
Up olstery .................................. 296
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 296
echnical data
Spare parts service ....................... 298
Warranty coverage ........................ 298
Identification labels ...................... 299
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ........... 300
Tec nical data ................................ 301
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities ...................................305
Engine oils ......................................307
Engine oil additives .......................307
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........307
Brake fluid ......................................307
Premium unleaded gasoline ........308
Fuel requirements .........................308
Gasoline additives .........................309
Coolants ...........................................309
Consumer information ...................311
Index
Index ................................................ 313
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7Introduction
Product information
Kindly observe t e following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by us for your ve icle model.
We ave tested t ese parts to determine t eir reliability, safety and t eir special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz ve icles.
We are unable to make an assessment for ot er products and t erefore cannot be eld responsible
for t em, even if in individual cases an official approval or aut orization by governmental or ot er
agencies s ould exist. Use of suc parts and accessories could adversely affect t e safety, performance
or reliability of your ve icle. Please do not use t em.
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available
at your aut orized Mercedes-Benz Center w ere you will receive compre ensive information, also on
permissible tec nical modifications, and w ere proper installation will be performed.
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