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  • J_A208.book Seite 1 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09CLOK-Class Cabrioleperators Manuatl

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  • Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

    Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

    Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time:

    Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

    Please abide by th you with the operation of your

    Please abide by th improve the safety of the vehicle ope

    We extend our best w

    DaimlerChrysler AG

    J_A208.book Seite 3 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09e recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaintMercedes-Benz.

    e warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help rator and occupants.

    ishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

  • Contents

    Introduction

    Product information .......................... 7Operators manual ............................. 8Where to find it ................................ 13Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15

    Instruments and controls

    Instruments and controls ............... 18Center console ..............................20Overhead control panel ............... 21

    Operation

    Vehicle keys ...Start lock-out .General notes o

    central lockiCentral locking

    Radio frequeremote contrOpening andwindows from

    Panic button ................................. 32Mechanical keys .......................... 32

    Doors ................................................. 33Central locking switch .................... 35

    Automatic central locking .......... 36Emergency unlocking in

    case of accident .......................... 36Trunk ................................................. 37Trunk lamp ....................................... 39Trunk lid release switch ................ 40Trunk lid emergency release .........41

    Seat belts ...........................................58Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................59

    BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system ....................64

    Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed .........65

    Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ................................65

    Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .............................66

    .........................................67delines for the emergency tensioning nd airbag .....................73 child ystems ..........................75lescoping olumn ..........................77

    view mirror ..................78night position ..............78r view mirrors .............79cluster ...........................82

    ps in the nt cluster ......................84

    J_A208.book Seite 1 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 091

    ...................................24

    ...................................26n the ng system ...............26 system ...................27ncy and infrared ol ..............................27 closing

    outside ................. 31

    Trunk lid emergency release ........ 42Antitheft alarm system ................... 43Tow-away alarm ............................... 44Power seats, front ............................ 45

    Front head restraints ...................51Roll bar and head

    restraints, rear ............................ 52Backrest ............................................ 54Multicontour seat ............................ 55Heated seats ..................................... 56Seat belts and integrated

    restraint system .......................... 58

    Airbags .....Safety guiseat belt, retractor aInfant andrestraint s

    Adjusting testeering c

    Inside rear Antiglare

    Exterior reaInstrument Indicator lam

    instrume

  • 2Contents

    Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display .................88

    Trip and main odometer and sub menu ..............................92

    Audio systems ..................................93Radio ..............................................93CD player .......................................94Cassette player .............................95

    Telephone ..........................................96Telephone book .....Redialing ................Incoming call .........

    Navigation system .....Trip computer ............Malfunction/warning

    message memory .Individual settings ....Setting the audio voluFlexible service syste

    (FSS) .......................Engine oil level indicaEngine oil consumptioExterior lamp switch Night security illumin

    Headlamp cleaning system ........... 116Combination switch ....................... 117Hazard warning flasher

    switch .......................................... 119Automatic climate control ............ 120

    Display and controls ................. 122Basic setting ............................... 122Economy ...................................... 123Special settings .......................... 123

    Ashtray ............................................ 154Lighter ............................................. 155Cargo tie down rings ..................... 156Parcel net in front

    passenger footwell .................... 156Armrest, rear bench ...................... 156Telephone, general ........................ 157Cellular telephone ......................... 157Garage door opener ....................... 158

    ........................... 162

    ...........................170

    ion of rs ..................... 178es ........................... 179........................... 179 ........................ 180........................... 181........................... 182........................... 192g off

    ........................... 194

    J_A208.book Seite 2 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09.......................96

    .......................98

    ..................... 100

    ..................... 101

    .....................102 .....................104..................... 106me ..............108m ..................... 109tor .............. 112n .................113

    ......................114ation ..........115

    Rear window defroster .............. 124Air recirculation ........................ 125Residual engine heat utilization .................................... 125Dust filter .................................... 126

    Audio and telephone, operation .................................... 127

    Power windows .............................. 146Interior lighting ............................. 149Sun visors ........................................150Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........150Interior .............................................151Storage compartments, armrest

    and cup holder ...........................151Glove box ......................................151

    Soft top .................Wind screen .........

    Driving

    Control and operatradio transmitte

    The first 1 000 mil(1 500 km) ......

    Maintenance ........Catalytic converterEmission control .Tele Aid ................Steering lock ........Starting and turnin

    the engine .......

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    Automatic transmission ............... 195Parking brake .................................204Driving instructions ......................205

    Drive sensibly save fuel .......................................205Drinking and driving .................205Pedals ...........................................205Power assistance ........................206Brakes ..........................................206Driving off ...................................207Parking ........................................208Tires ............Snow chains Winter drivininstructions Deep water .Passenger coTraveling abr

    Cruise control Brake assist sy

    (BAS) ..........Antilock brake

    (ABS) ..........

    Electronic stability program (ESP) ........................................... 220

    What you should know at the gas station ...................... 224

    Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 226

    Instrument cluster display

    Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster .................... 228

    ABS malfunction indicator lamp .............................231Telescoping steering column indicator lamp .............................232Seat belt warning lamp .............232

    Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center console ...........................232

    AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....232Roll bar warning lamp ...............233

    Malfunction and messages in the tion display ...............234

    DEFECTIVE ntrol unit) ..................235

    DEFECTIVE ystems) ........................235/ALTERNATOR ...........236EM ...............................237SSIST ...........................237NING WEAR ..............238UID .............................238

    BRAKE .......................239

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    .................................208................................ 211g

    ................................. 211

    ................................. 213mpartment ........... 213oad ........................ 213................................. 214stem ................................. 216 system ................................. 218

    On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ............................ 228Brake warning lamp .................. 229Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp .... 230Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning ................... 230Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp ............... 231BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp ............................ 231

    warning multifunc

    DISPLAY (engine coDISPLAY (several sBATTERYABS-SYSTBRAKE ABRAKE LIBRAKE FLPARKING

  • 4Contents

    ENGINE FAN ...............................239COOLANT (coolant level) ..........240COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) ................241LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................242LIGHT SENSOR ...........................243STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ...........243ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................244ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stabilityprogram) .................REMOVE KEY ........WASHER FLUID .....TELE AID ................

    Practical hints

    First aid kit ................Shelf below rear windStowing things in

    the vehicle .............Luggage cover ............Fuses ...........................Hood ............................Checking engine oil le

    Automatic transmission fluid level ................................... 257

    Coolant level ................................... 257Adding coolant ........................... 258

    Windshield washer / headlamp cleaning system ........................ 259

    Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio ........ 259

    Spare wheel, vehicle tools,

    Changing batteries in the electronic key .....................288

    Synchronizing remote control .........................................290

    Raising soft top manually .............291Antenna ...........................................298Manual release for

    fuel filler flap .............................299Replacing wiper blade insert .......299

    ...........................302...........................303ed body ...........................303 ..........................304...........................304 .........................304dings ................304amps, s ......................305

    g .......................305er parts ............305

    J_A208.book Seite 4 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09 .....................245.....................245.....................246.....................247

    .....................250ow ..............250

    .....................250

    .....................250

    .....................252

    .....................254vel .............256

    storage compartment ............... 260Vehicle jack .................................... 261Wheels ............................................ 262

    Tire replacement ....................... 262Rotating wheels ......................... 263

    Spare wheel .................................... 264Changing wheels ........................... 266Tire inflation pressure ..................271Battery ............................................. 272Jump starting ..................................274Towing the vehicle .........................276Exterior lamps ............................... 280

    Headlamp assembly .................. 281Taillamp assemblies .................. 283

    Adjusting headlamp aim .............. 285

    Vehicle care

    Cleaning and careof the vehicle ..

    Power washer ...Paintwork, paintcomponents ......Engine cleaningTar stains ..........Vehicle washingOrnamental molHeadlamps, taillturn signal lenseWindow cleaninPlastic and rubb

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    Wiper blade .................................305Light alloy wheels ......................305Instrument cluster .....................306Steering wheel and gear selector lever ......................306Cup holder ...................................306Seat belts .....................................306Headliner .....................................306Upholstery ...................................307Hard plastic trim items .............307Plastic and rubber parts ............307Wind screen Rubber weatSoft top ........

    Technical data

    Spare parts service ........................310Warranty coverage .........................310Identification labels .......................311Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............312Technical data .................................313Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

    capacities ....................................318Engine oils ...................................... 320Engine oil additives ...................... 320

    Premium unleaded gasoline ......................................321

    Fuel requirements .........................321Gasoline additives .........................322Coolants ...........................................322Consumer information ..................324

    Index

    Index ................................................326

    J_A208.book Seite 5 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 095

    ...............................307herstrip .................307.................................308

    Air conditioner refrigerant ................................. 320

    Brake fluid ...................................... 320

  • J_A208.book Seite 6 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09

  • Introduction

    Product information

    Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:

    We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

    We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their specialsuitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

    We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performanceor reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

    Mercedes-Benz available at your authori , also on permissible tec

    J_A208.book Seite 7 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 097

    original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us arezed Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informationhnical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

  • 8Introduction

    Operators manual

    This Operators Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving.

    For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

    Your vehicle may have some 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 Merc

    Service and warrant

    The Service and Warr covering your Mercedes-Benz, inclu

    New Car Limited W

    Emission System

    Emission Perform

    California, Massac(California, Massa

    State Warranty En

    J_A208.book Seite 8 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09edes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

    y information

    anty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties ding:

    arranty,

    Warranty,

    ance Warranty,

    husetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty chusetts, and Vermont only),

    forcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

  • Introduction

    Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

    Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject 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 the opportunity to repair ourselves, or (3) the vehicle is out of service by re a cumulative total of more than 30 c des-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assis

    Maintenance

    The Service Bo ed at regular intervals.

    Always have th cedes-Benz Center for service. The se

    J_A208.book Seite 9 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 099

    ason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions foralender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercetance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

    oklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be perform

    e Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Merrvice advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

  • 10Introduction

    Roadside assistance

    The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

    1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

    will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

    Change of address o

    If you change your ad and Warranty Information Booklet, o 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Cu e can contact you should the need arise

    If you sell your Merce t operator.

    If you bought this veh e Service and Warranty Information at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes

    J_A208.book Seite 10 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09r ownership

    dress, be sure to send in the Change of Address Notice found in the Servicer simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) atstomer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that w

    .

    des, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the nex

    icle used, be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in th Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA), or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

  • Introduction

    Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

    If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

    Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

    unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

    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-BenzEuropean DelivOne Mercedes Montvale, NJ 0

    J_A208.book Seite 11 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 0911

    USA, LLCery DepartmentDrive7645-0350

    Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.European Delivery Department849 Eglinton Avenue EastToronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

  • 12Introduction

    We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operators Manual might differ from your vehicle.

    Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating 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 Operators Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

    The Operators Manua ehicle.

    J_A208.book Seite 12 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09l and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the v

  • Introduction

    Where to find it

    The Operators Manual is divided into eight sections:

    Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the drivers seat.

    Operation: Information on the vehicles equipment and its operation.

    Driving: Important information on driving.

    Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.

    Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.

    Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.

    Technical formation such as fuels, coolants, lu

    Index: Key

    Other documen

    Explanation of

    Warning noticothers appear

    J_A208.book Seite 13 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 0913

    data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer inbricants etc. is contained here.

    terms to help you find a topic quickly.

    ts may also be supplied, depending on your vehicles equipment.

    color used:

    es for the protection of yourself and on red background.

  • 14Introduction

    Problems with your vehicle

    If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and 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 MeOnMo

    In Canada: CuMe849Tor

    J_A208.book Seite 14 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09rcedes-Benz USA, LLCe Mercedes Driventvale, NJ 07645-0350

    stomer Relations Department rcedes-Benz Canada, Inc. Eglinton Avenue East

    onto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

  • Introduction

    For the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.

    Reporting Safety Defects

    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 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 becom Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

    To contact N 8-327-4236 or write to: NHTSA, U can also obtain other information

    J_A208.book Seite 15 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 0915

    e involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or

    HTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-88.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You

    about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

  • J_A208.book Seite 16 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09

  • 17Contents Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Instruments and controls

    Instruments and controls ............... 18Center console ..............................20Overhead control panel ............... 21

    J_A208.book Seite 17 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09

  • 18Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Instruments and controls

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  • Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operati Index

    For more detailed descriptions see Index on page 326.

    For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate control, see page 120.

    1 Side air outlet, adjustable

    2 Air volume control for side air outlet

    3 Exterior lamp switch, see page 114

    4 Parking brake release, see page 204

    5 Parking brake pedal, see page 204

    6 Hood lock r

    7 Combinatio

    8 Cruise cont

    9 MultifunctiHorn (withposition 1 o

    10 Instrument

    11 Voice recogoperating in

    12 Steering locswitch, see

    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 116

    17 Roll bar switch, see page 53 Roll bar warning lamp, see page 233

    18 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 119

    19 Central locking switch, see page 35

    20 Switch for tow-away alarm, see page 44t alarm system, see

    tch, see page 56

    see page 120 tch, see page 124

    h electronic key in 2), see page 151

    age 154

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    on Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care

    elease, see page 254

    n switch, see page 117

    rol switch, see page 214

    on steering wheel, see page 88 electronic key in steering lock r 2)

    cluster, see page 82

    nition system switch, see separate structions

    k with ignition/starter page 192

    Indicator lamp for antithefpage 43

    21 Right front seat heater swi

    22 Automatic climate control,Rear window defroster swi

    23 Glove box (illuminated witsteering lock position 1 or

    24 Audio system, see page 127

    25 Storage compartment

    26 Ashtray with lighter, see p

  • 20Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Center console 1 Soft top switch, see page 162

    2 ESP control switch, see page 222

    3 Program mode selector switch, see page 202

    4 Left power window switch (front), see page 146

    5 Right power window switch (front), see page 146

    6 Left power window switch (rear), see page 146

    7 Trunk lid release switch, see page 40

    ge 79

    ), see page 146

    page 232

    ESPESP

    1

    23

    6

    4

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    9 Right power window switch (rear

    10 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see

    P68.10-2555-27

    107 8 9

    5

  • Instruments and controls

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operati Index

    Overhead control panel 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 182

    2 Interior lighting, see page 149

    3 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and voice recognition system.

    4 Rear view mirror, see page 78

    5 Garage door opener, see page 158

    3

    2

    1

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    on Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care

    4

    5

  • 22Contents Operation

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Operation

    Vehicle keys ......................................24Start lock-out ....................................26General notes on the

    central locking system ...............26Central locking system ...................27

    Radio frequency and infrared remote control ..............................27Opening and closinwindows from outsiPanic button ...........Mechanical keys ....

    Doors ...........................Central locking switch

    Automatic central loEmergency unlocking

    case of accident ....Trunk ..........................Trunk lamp ................Trunk lid release switTrunk lid emergency Trunk lid emergency

    Antitheft alarm system ................... 43Tow-away alarm ............................... 44Power seats, front ............................ 45

    Front head restraints ...................51Roll bar and head

    restraints, rear ............................ 52Backrest ............................................ 54Multicontour seat ............................ 55Heated seats ..................................... 56

    Airbags ..............................................67Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag .....................73Infant and child restraint systems ..........................75

    Adjusting telescoping steering column ..........................77

    Inside rear view mirror ..................78osition ..............78mirrors .............79 ...........................82 the ter ......................84ring wheel, isplay .................88meter .............................92.............................93.............................93.............................94.............................95

    J_A208.book Seite 22 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09g de ................. 31.......................32.......................32.......................33 ....................35cking ..........36 in .......................36.......................37.......................39ch .................40release ......... 41release .........42

    Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 58

    Seat belts .......................................... 58Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................ 59

    BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system ................... 64

    Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed ......... 65

    Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ............................... 65

    Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................ 66

    Antiglare night pExterior rear view Instrument clusterIndicator lamps in

    instrument clusMultifunction stee

    multifunction dTrip and main odo

    and sub menu .Audio systems .....

    Radio .................CD player ..........Cassette player

  • Contents Operation

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operati Index

    Telephone ..........................................96Telephone book ............................96Redialing .......................................98Incoming call .............................. 100

    Navigation system .......................... 101Trip computer .................................102Malfunction/warning

    message memory ......................104Individual settings ......................... 106Setting the audio volume ..............108Flexible service system

    (FSS) ...........Engine oil leveEngine oil consExterior lamp sNight security Headlamp cleaCombination swHazard warnin

    switch .........

    Automatic climate control ............ 120Display and controls ................. 122Basic setting ............................... 122Economy ...................................... 123Special settings .......................... 123Rear window defroster .............. 124Air recirculation ........................ 125Residual engine heat utilization .................................... 125Dust filter .................................... 126

    Audio and telephone,

    Ashtray ............................................ 154Lighter ............................................. 155Cargo tie down rings ..................... 156Parcel net in front

    passenger footwell .................... 156Armrest, rear bench ...................... 156Telephone, general ........................ 157Cellular telephone ......................... 157Garage door opener ....................... 158Soft top ............................................ 162Wind screen ....................................170

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    on Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care

    ................................. 109l indicator .............. 112umption .................113witch ......................114illumination ..........115ning system ...........116

    itch .......................117g flasher ..................................119

    operation .................................... 127Power windows .............................. 146Interior lighting ............................. 149Sun visors ........................................150Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........150Interior .............................................151Storage compartments, armrest

    and cup holder ...........................151Glove box ......................................151

  • 24Central locking system

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Vehicle keys

    Included with your vehicle are 2 electronic keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus 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 personal injury.

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    Operati Index

    Electronic key

    The electronic and infrared rekey.

    The remote con

    The mechanicatrunk, and glov

    When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations, it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and 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

    lock them separately

    g of trunk and page 151

    a theft deterrent locking manufacturing process. ent keys can only be Mercedes-Benz Center.

    1

    3

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    key has an integrated radio frequency mote control, plus removable mechanical

    trol (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.

    l key (2) works only in the drivers door, e box lock.

    trunk or storage compartmentsand retain the mechanical key.

    See page 37 for separate lockinfor locking of glove box.

    Obtaining replacement keys

    Your vehicle is equipped with system requiring a special keyFor security reasons, replacemobtained from your authorized

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Start lock-out

    Important!

    Removing the electronic key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started.

    Inserting the electronic key in the steering lock deactivates the start lock-out.

    Note:

    In case the engine canin order), the system authorized Mercedes-MERCedes (in the US

    General notes on the central locking system

    If 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 288, or synchronize the remote control, see

    the drivers door. ctronic key in the ght delay until the e steering lock.

    h the mechanical the alarm will

    nic key in the on the

    J_A208.book Seite 26 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09not be started (vehicles battery is is not operational. Contact an Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-A) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

    page 290.

    Use the mechanical key to unlockTo start the engine, insert the elesteering lock. There could be a slielectronic key can be turned in th

    Important!

    When unlocking the drivers door witkey, the exterior lamps will flash andsound.

    To cancel the alarm, insert the electrosteering lock or press button orelectronic key.

  • Central locking system

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    Central locking system

    Radio frequency and infrared remote control

    The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency and infrared remote control.

    Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button. If one of the transmit buttons is pressed, the battery check lamp lights up briefly indicating that the batteries are in order. See page 288 for checking batteries.

    The vehicle doocentrally locked

    Opening and cldone with the iAim transmittehold transmit b

    If the electronivehicle cannot control.

    separately locked)

    e page 288 for changing up briefly)

    key

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    3

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    rs, trunk and fuel filler flap can be and unlocked via remote control.

    osing the windows remotely can only be nfrared portion of the remote control. r eye at a receiver (6 or 7), press and utton or .

    c key is inserted in steering lock, the be locked or unlocked with the remote

    1 Transmit button

    Locking

    Unlocking

    Opening trunk (if not

    2 Lamp for battery check (sebatteries if it does not light

    3 PANIC button

    4 Transmitter eye

    5 Locking tab for mechanical

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    6 Infrared receiver or handle

    6

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    Locking and unlocking with remote control

    Unlocking:

    Press transmit button . All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.

    The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below):

    Selective unlocking mode Press transmit button once to unlock drivers door and fuel filler flap.Press transmit button twice to unlock both doors, fuel filler flap,

    Global unlockinPress transmitfuel filler flap,

    Notes:

    If the trunk waremain locked,

    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 nor 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:

    Press transmit button once. All turn signal lamps at the vehicle is locked.

    , a door or trunk is not

    or unlocked by pressing y be necessary to change ey (if ok, battery check t briefly when pressing ize the remote control,

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    and trunk.

    g mode button once to unlock both doors, and trunk.

    s previously locked separately, it will see page 37.

    blink three times to indicate th

    If they do not blink three timesproperly closed.

    Note:

    If the vehicle cannot be lockedthe transmit button, then it mathe batteries in the electronic klamp in electronic key will lightransmit button) or to synchronsee pages 288 and 290.

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    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Choosing global or selective mode on remote control

    Press and hold transmit buttons and simultaneously for approx. 6 seconds to reprogram the remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.

    Opening the trunk

    Press transmit button until trunk lid is released.

    A minimum height clrequired to open the t

    Important!

    Do not place remote control in trunk since trunk is locked when the lid is closed if the vehicle is centrally locked.

    Note:

    If the trunk was previously locked separately, it will remain locked, see page 37.

    J_A208.book Seite 30 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09earance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is runk lid.

  • Central locking system

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    Operati Index

    Opening and closing windows from outside

    Aim transmitter eye of remote control at a door receiver.

    To open:

    Continue to press transmit button after unlocking the vehicle.

    The windows begin to open after approx. 1 second.

    To interrupt opening procedure, release transmit button.

    To close:

    Continue to prethe vehicle.

    The windows b

    To interrupt clo

    Note:

    If the windows 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 288 and 290.

    Warning!

    Never operate the windows if there is the armed by the opening

    s potential danger, the ly halted by releasing o reverse direction of ening or for

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    ss transmit button after locking

    egin to close after approx. 1 second.

    sing procedure, release transmit button.

    possibility of anyone being hor closing procedure.

    In case the procedure causeprocedure can be immediatethe remote control button. Tmovement press for opclosing.

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    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Panic button

    To activate press and second. An audible alwill operate for appro

    To deactivate press bukey in steering lock.

    Note:

    For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

    s device could void equipment.

    drivers door, s.

    the central locking

    r unlocked with

    1

    J_A208.book Seite 32 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09hold button (1) for at least one arm and blinking exterior lamps ximately 3 minutes.

    tton (1) again, or insert electronic

    Any unauthorized modification to thito the users authority to operate the

    Mechanical keys

    The mechanical keys work only in thetrunk, and storage compartment lock

    Notes:

    The mechanical key does not operate system or antitheft alarm system.

    The fuel filler flap cannot be locked othe mechanical key.

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    Operati Index

    Doors

    1 Opening

    2 Unlocking d

    3 Locking dri

    4 Individual

    Push lo

    Pull ins

    erate the central locking m.

    r with the mechanical d move down.

    cked with the door lock only be locked when it is

    1 123

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    pull handle

    rivers door

    vers door

    door from inside:

    ck button down to lock.

    ide door handle to unlock.

    Important!

    The mechanical key does not opsystem or antitheft alarm syste

    When you lock the drivers dookey, the door lock button shoul

    The passenger door must be lobutton the drivers door can closed.

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. When opening a door while the central locking system is in the:

    selective unlocking mode, only that individual door is unlocked. The remaining door, the trunk and fuel filler flap remain locked,

    global unlocking mode, both doors, the trunk and fuel filler flap are unlocked.

    Notes:

    When opening a doorAfter closing the door

    In case of a malfunctithe doors can be locke

    To lock, push down lock button and turn mechanical key in drivers door lock to position 3. In addition lock the trunk.

    To unlock, pull inside door handle and turn mechanical key in drivers door lock to position 2.

    When unlocking the drivers door with the mechanical key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound.

    nic key in the on the

    J_A208.book Seite 34 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09, the door window lowers slightly. , the window closes again.

    on in the central locking system d and unlocked individually.

    To cancel the alarm, insert the electrosteering lock or press button orelectronic key.

  • Central locking system

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operati Index

    Central locking switch

    1 Locking

    2 Unlocking

    The central locconsole.

    The doors and tlocking switch,

    If the vehicle wlocking switch,mode, only the

    If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch, while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle 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

    alarm, insert the ock or press button

    cked or unlocked with

    ays remove the ing lock, and lock your n unattended in the unlocked vehicle. equipment may cause

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    king switch is located in the center

    runk can only be locked with the central if both doors are closed.

    as previously locked with the central while in the selective remote control door opened from the inside is unlocked.

    trigger the alarm. To cancel theelectronic key in the steering lor on the electronic key.

    The fuel filler flap cannot be lothe central locking switch.

    Warning!

    When leaving the vehicle alwelectronic key from the steervehicle. Do not leave childrevehicle, or with access to anUnsupervised use of vehicleserious personal injury.

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

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    Automatic central locking

    The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking.

    With the automatic central locking system activated, the doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

    To activate:

    With electronic key inupper portion of switc

    To deactivate:

    With electronic key inlower portion of switc

    Notes:

    If doors are unlocked after activating the auneither door is openeeven at vehicle speedmore.

    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 n 2, the vehicle s well as the right pprox. 9 mph

    locking, ng.

    cident

    rt time after a as in a collision it).

    vehicle to unlock. d again with the

    J_A208.book Seite 36 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09 steering lock position 2 hold h (1) for a minimum of 5 seconds.

    steering lock position 2 hold h (2) for a minimum of 5 seconds.

    with the central locking switch tomatic central locking, and

    d, then the doors remain unlocked s of approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or

    electronic key in steering lock positiodoors will lock if the left front wheel arear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of a(15 km/h) or more.

    To prevent the vehicle door locks fromdeactivate the automatic central locki

    Emergency unlocking in case of ac

    The doors unlock automatically a shostrong deceleration is detected, such (this is intended to aid rescue and ex

    Driving on rough roads may cause theIf necessary, the vehicle can be lockecentral locking switch, see page 35.

  • Central locking system

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operati Index

    Trunk

    When the trunk is separately locked, it remains locked when centrally unlocking the vehicle.

    To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the electronic key less its mechanical key with the vehicle.

    Notes:

    The mechanical key does not operate the central locking system or antitheft alarm system.

    When unlockinexterior lamps

    To cancel the asteering lock orelectronic key.

    open (arrow)

    remove mechanical key les built prior 09/01). e (e.g. 09/01) can be abel, which is located on page 311.

    by the trunk lid release en previously locked

    l key.

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    g the trunk with the mechanical key, the will flash and the alarm will sound.

    larm, insert the electronic key in the press button or on the

    0 Neutral position push to

    1 Unlocking

    2 Separate locking of trunk in this position (only vehicThe vehicle production datfound on the certification lthe drivers door pillar, see

    The trunk lid cannot be openedswitch or the electronic key whseparately with the mechanica

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Notes:

    In case of a malfunction in the central locking system the trunk can be unlocked individually.

    To unlock and open the trunk lid, turn mechanical key to position 1, hold and push to open.

    If the fuel filler flap cannot be opened, see page 299.

    Important!

    Do not place mechanilocked when the lid ispreviously centrally lo

    To prevent damage tocompartment cover, dsoft top is being raise

    close it with hands ber to keep your

    id and the vehicle.

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    J_A208.book Seite 38 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09cal key inside trunk, since trunk is closed if the vehicle has been cked.

    the trunk lid and the soft top o not open the trunk lid while the d or lowered.

    Lower trunk lid using handle (1) and placed flat on trunk lid. Please rememfingers out of the space between the l

  • Trunk lamp

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operati Index

    Trunk lamp If the trunk 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.

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Trunk lid release switch

    The switch is located

    A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft. (1.8 m) is required to open the trunk lid.

    To open the trunk, the vehicle must be at standstill. Pull up on switch until trunk lid is open.

    The indicator lamp in the switch remains on with trunk lid open.

    Notes:

    g the electronic

    e switch or the d separately with 37.

    the trunk lid previously locked lock vehicle with 5.

    J_A208.book Seite 40 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09on the center console.

    The trunk can also be opened by usinkey. Press button.

    The trunk lid cannot be opened by thremote control when previously lockethe mechanical key. To open, see page

    The trunk lid cannot be opened with release switch when the vehicle was with the central locking switch. To unthe central locking switch, see page 3

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    Operati Index

    Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built prior to September 2001)

    The emergencylid.

    Briefly press emAll doors, the fthe trunk lid op

    The vehicle proon the certificadrivers door pi

    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.

    Illumination of the emergency release button (1):

    nutes after opening the

    nutes after closing the

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    release button (1) is located in the trunk

    ergency release button (1).uel filler flap, and the trunk unlock; and ens.

    duction date (e.g. 09/01) can be found tion label, which is located on the llar, see page 311.

    The button will blink for 30 mitrunk.

    The button will blink for 60 mitrunk.

    1

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Trunk lid emergency release (vehicles built September 2001 and later)

    The emergency releaslid.

    Briefly press emergenThe trunk unlocks an

    The vehicle productioon the certification ladrivers door pillar, se

    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 trunk.

    after closing the

    1

    J_A208.book Seite 42 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09e button (1) is located in the trunk

    cy release button (1).d the trunk lid opens.

    n date (e.g. 09/01) can be found bel, which is located on the e page 311.

    The button will blink for 60 minutes trunk.

  • Antitheft alarm system

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operati Index

    Antitheft alarm system

    1 Indicator la

    The antitheft awith the remotvehicle.

    The antitheft aafter locking th

    A blinking lam

    Operation:

    Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lamps will flash and an alarm will sound when someone:

    opens a door,

    opens the trunk,

    opens the hood,

    attempts to raise the vehicle.

    The alarm will last approximately 3 minutes in form of same time an alarm will m will stay on even if the example) is immediately tem is switched off nlocked with the s on for more than is initiated automatically.

    oor with the mechanical sh and the alarm will insert the electronic key tton or on the

    1

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    mp in switch located in center console

    larm is automatically armed or disarmed e control by locking or unlocking the

    larm is armed within approx. 10 seconds e vehicle.

    p (1) indicates that the alarm is armed.

    flashing exterior lamps. At thesound for 30 seconds. The alaractivating element (a door, for closed. The antitheft alarm sysautomatically if the vehicle is uelectronic key. If the alarm stay20 seconds, an emergency call See Tele Aid on page 182.

    Note:

    When you unlock the drivers dkey, the exterior lamps will flasound. To interrupt the alarm, in the steering lock or press buelectronic key.

  • 44Tow-away alarm

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Tow-away alarm

    The switch is located

    1 Press to switch of

    2 Indicator lamp

    Once the alarm systemvehicle lamps will flasomeone attempts to r

    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 vehicle is immediately lowered. The tow-away alarm system is switched off 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 182.

    rm feature, switch the vehicle, or movement, such

    ng lock to key from steering . The indicator

    e remote control.

    d off until the e control, at which

    J_A208.book Seite 44 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09in the center console.

    f

    has been armed, the exterior sh and an alarm will sound when aise the vehicle.

    To prevent triggering the tow-away alaoff the tow-away alarm before towing when parking on a surface subject toas a ferry or auto train.

    To do so, turn electronic key in steeriposition 1 or 0, or remove electronic lock. Press tow-away alarm switch (1)lamp (2) illuminates briefly.

    Exit vehicle, and lock vehicle with th

    The tow-away alarm remains switchevehicle is locked again with the remottime it is automatically reactivated.

  • Seats

    Technicaldata

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    Operati Index

    Power seats, front

    t adjustment switches, lock to position 1 or 2 s door open, the power the electronic key

    sition 0).

    Warning!

    Do not adjust the drivers seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

    Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined 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 when the weabelt is proper

    Never place hparts while a

    Warning!

    When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle.

    The power seats can also be operated with the drivers or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

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    To operate the front power seaturn electronic key in steering (with the drivers or passengerseats can also be operated withremoved or in steering lock po

    seat belt provide the best restraint rer is in an upright position and the ly positioned on the body.

    ands under seat or near any moving seat is being adjusted.

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    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    The slide switches are

    We recommend to adjorder:

    1 Seat, up/down Press the switch (comfortable seatinheadroom is reach

    2 Seat, fore/aft Press the switch (comfortable seatinallows you to reac

    safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

    Note:

    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.

    of the arrow until

    of the arrow until n holding the

    restraint is eat (fore/aft) e head check the position t it supports the

    t ear level. The djusted manually.

    8

    7

    4

    5

    2 2

    1 3

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    ust the power seat in the following

    up/down direction) until g position with still sufficient ed.

    fore/aft direction) until a g position is reached that still

    h the accelerator/brake pedal

    3 Seat cushion tilt Press the switch in the direction your legs are lightly supported.

    4 Backrest tilt Press the switch in the direction your arms are slightly angled whesteering wheel.

    5 Head restraint During seat adjustment, the headautomatically adjusted based on sposition to support the back of thapproximately at ear level. Pleaseof the head restraint to assure thaback of the head approximately ahead restraint angle can also be a

  • Seats

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    Operati Index

    Notes:

    Your vehicle is equipped with power head restraints, do not try to raise or lower them manually.

    Only minor personal adjustments, as described below, should then be required.For steering wheel adjustment, see page 77;inside rear view mirror, see page 78;exterior rear view mirrors, see page 79.

    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.

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    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operation Driving Instrument cluster display

    Practical hints Car care Index

    Memory storing and recalling

    6 Memory button

    7 Position buttons

    Storing

    Three sets of seat/head restraint positions may be programmed into memory.

    Together with the drivers seat position 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.

    r the same seat/ mirrors can be first memory

    3.

    tment of mirrors.

    J_A208.book Seite 48 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09A second and third set of positions fohead restraint and exterior rear viewprogrammed into memory by pushingbutton (6) and then 2, respectively

    Note:

    See page 79 for instructions on adjus

  • Seats

    Technicaldata

    Instruments and controls

    Operati Index

    Recalling

    To recall a seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror position, push and hold position button 1, 2 or 3 until seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror movement has stopped. The seat/head restraint and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the position button is released.

    Caution!

    Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doingseats.

    First move the

    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 resynchronize the adjustment feature, turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move the seat completely forward and the head restraint fully down, and hold respective buttons for approx. 2 seconds.

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    so could cause damage to front or rear

    backrest to an upright position.

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    Instruments and controls

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    Important!

    Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft placement and backrest angle to insure adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also airbag section on page 67 for proper seat positioning.

    In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reac

    Both the inside and ouadjusted for adequate

    Fasten seat belts. Infaseated in a properly scomplies with U.S. FeStandard 213 and CanStandard 213.

    All seat, head restrainmirror adjustments asshould be done before

    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 struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury can result.

    ildren are safer ar seating positions. de in back seats fant or child secured with rdance with the

    ions.

    juries is restraints are and the child is estraint.

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    tside rear view mirrors should be rearward vision.

    nts and small children should be ecured restraint system that deral Motor Vehicle Safety adian Motor Vehicle Safety

    t, steering wheel, and rear view well as fastening of seat belts the vehicle is put into motion.

    According to accident statistics, chwhen properly restrained in the repositions than in the front seatingInfants and small children must riand be seated in an appropriate inrestraint system, which is properlythe vehicles seat belt, fully in accochild seat manufacturers instruct

    A childs risk of serious or fatal insignificantly increased if the childnot properly secured in the vehiclenot properly secured in the child r

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    Front head restraints

    Removal:

    Tilt the backreshead restraints

    Push button (1restraint to its

    Pull out head r

    djustable head restraint s.

    ush it down to the stop.

    sired position.

    ts see also power seats, traints, rear on page 53.

    Warning!

    For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

    Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level.

    Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

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    t rearward for easier removal of the front .

    ) up to bring the power adjustable head highest position.

    estraint completely with both hands.

    Installation:

    Push button (1) of the power aup for approximately 5 second

    Insert the head restraint and p

    Adjust head restraint to the de

    For positioning of head restrainfront on page 45, and head res

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    Roll bar and head restraints, rear

    The rear head restraints are integrated in the roll bar.

    The roll bar will be automatically raised in an accident or in a potentially dangerous driving situation. A ratchet noise can be heard when the roll bar is automatically raised.

    The roll bar can be lowered again after an automatic deployment by pressing the upper half of the roll bar switch (for at least 8 smechanism audibly eof the switch to lower

    If the roll bar was raisautomatically loweredswitch.

    Warning!

    Raising or lowering of the roll bar could injure rear seated occupants.

    Before operating the roll bar switch make sure that the roll bars path is clear and no persons due to inattention are injured by the moving roll bar.

    For your own safety we recommend to drive with the roll bar raised, if

    ow +5F (-15C).

    passengers.

    when changing ed with the uld be removed ossible injury.

    the switch to g procedure.

    J_A208.book Seite 52 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09econds) until the roll bar drive ngages. Then press the lower half the roll bar.

    ed using the switch, it will be when activating the soft top

    the outside temperature is bel

    the rear seats are occupied by

    Before working on the vehicle, e.g.wheels, the roll bar should be raisswitch, and the electronic key shofrom the steering lock, to prevent p

    In case of potential danger releaseimmediately interrupt the operatin

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    Switch for roll bar and head restraints, rear

    The switch is lo

    Turn electronic

    Press switch:

    1 Raise roll b

    2 Lower roll b

    The lowering ointerrupted by

    With the engine running and the roll bar lowered, the warning lamp in the roll bar switch will blink for approx. 15 seconds. The blinking is reminding you to raise the roll bar if the rear passenger seats are occupied. See also page 233 for roll bar warning lamp.

    Important!

    The roll bar is intended to be a safety enhancement to the other features designed into the vehicle. No system in any vehicle can eliminate the possibility of serious injury or fatality in an accident. Properly fastened seat belts and child restraints must be used!

    tch comes on, then a . In this case, drive only e problem has been pressing the upper half

    ur authorized as possible.

    rear passenger in such a manner as not oll bar when being

    1

    2

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    cated in the center console.

    key in steering lock to position 2.

    ar

    ar

    r raising procedure is immediately releasing the roll bar switch.

    Notes:

    If the warning lamp in the swimalfunction has been detectedwith the roll bar raised until thcorrected. Raise the roll bar byof the roll bar switch.

    Have the system checked at yoMercedes-Benz Center as soon

    Items being transported in thecompartment should be placedto affect the movement of the rraised.

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    Backrest

    1 Release lever

    Folding forward: Lift release lever (1) awill automatically slidwill move down.

    Folding back: Lift release lever (1) aand head restraint ret

    To interrupt the proceswitch.

    Notes:

    The automatic seat slide is provided with a safety feature. The automatic process is interrupted, if the backrest of the sliding 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

    ves as a rest for easy reach.

    emove the k, and lock your

    ed with the o not leave or with access ed use of vehicle onal injury.

    ear any moving cedure.

    J_A208.book Seite 54 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09nd fold backrest forward. The seat e forward and the head restraint

    nd fold backrest back. The seat urn to their previous positions.

    dure, activate the power seat

    seat into desired position.

    The backrest release lever (1) also serthe front seat belt, bringing it within

    Warning!

    When leaving the vehicle always relectronic key from the steering locvehicle.

    The power seats can also be operatdrivers or passenger door open. Dchildren unattended in the vehicleto an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervisequipment may cause serious pers

    Never place hands under seat or nparts during a seat adjustment pro

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    Multicontour seat (optional; standard on model CLK 55 AMG)

    Some models mThese seats havair cushions bulumbar and sid

    We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the following order:

    1 Seat cushion depth Slide the switch fore or aft until your legs are supported comfortably.

    2 Backrest bottom

    3 Backrest center

    4 Side bolster adjustment Adjust the side bolster to provide good lateral support.

    d amount of backrest an be continuously 3) after turning the

    to position 2.

    st can be adjusted with

    e side support,

    side support.

    last cushion setting is atically adjusts the e engine is restarted.

    1 23

    4

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    ay be equipped with multicontour seats. e movable seat cushions, and inflatable ilt into the backrest to provide additional e support.

    The seat cushion movement ancushion height and curvature cvaried with regulators (1, 2 andelectronic key in steering lock

    The side bolsters of the backrerocker switch (4):

    press to the right increas

    press to the left decrease

    If the engine is turned off, the retained in memory, and automcushion to this setting when th

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    Heated seats, front (optional, standard on model CLK 55 AMG)

    The front seat heater console.

    The front seat heaterselectronic key in steer

    Press switch to turn on seat heater:

    1 Normal seat heating 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

    er half of switch.

    lower half of

    ly turns off after n.

    1

    J_A208.book Seite 56 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09switches are located in the center

    can be switched on with the ing lock positions 1 or 2.

    lamp will stay on.

    Turning off seat heater:

    If one indicator lamp is on, press upp

    If both indicator lamps are on, press switch.

    If left on, the seat heater automaticalapproximately 30 minutes of operatio

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    Notes:

    When in operation, the seat heater consumes a large amount of electrical power. It is not advisable to use the seat heater longer than necessary.

    The seat heaters 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 you, the seat he

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    of the indicator lamps is distracting to aters can be switched off.

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    Seat belts and integrated restraint system

    Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats, emergency tensioning retractors for the front seat belts, dual front airbags, door mounted side impact airbags and knee bolsters for driver and front passenger. Their protective functions are designed to complement one another.

    Seat belts

    Important!

    Laws in most states anseat belt use.

    All states and provincthat comply with U.S.Standard 213 and CanStandard 213.

    All child restraint systvehicle seats by lap bshoulder belt.

    For your safety and threcommend 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 side front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

    ildren are safer ar seating positions. de in back seats fant or child secured with rdance with the

    ions.

    juries is restraints are and the child is estraint.

    J_A208.book Seite 58 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09d all Canadian provinces require

    es require use of child restraints Federal Motor Vehicle Safety adian Motor Vehicle Safety

    ems are designed to be secured in elts or the lap belt portion of a lap-

    at of your passengers we strongly .

    According to accident statistics, chwhen properly restrained in the repositions than in the front seatingInfants and small children must riand be seated in an appropriate inrestraint system, which is properlythe vehicles seat belt, fully in accochild seat manufacturers instruct

    A childs risk of serious or fatal insignificantly increased if the childnot properly secured in the vehiclenot properly secured in the child r

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    Note:

    For cleaning an

    Seat belt nonu

    With the electrwarning soundis not fastened.page 232.

    Warning!

    Never ride in a moving vehicle with the backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined 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.

    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 severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

    bility for injury or earing your seat belt.

    the vehicle than there ure everyone riding in ained with a separate

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    d care of the seat belts, see page 306.

    sage warning system

    onic key in steering lock position 2, a s for a short time if the drivers seat belt See also seat belt warning lamp on

    In the same crash, the possideath is lessened if you are w

    Warning!

    Never let more people ride inare seat belts available. Be sthe vehicle is correctly restrseat belt.

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    Fastening of seat belts

    1 Latch plate

    2 Buckle

    3 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.

    1

    2

    Warning!

    Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly

    he rear.

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    Tighten the lapportion up.

    The shoulder psnug and checkengaging it.

    Adjust seat belclose as possibshould not touc

    Unfastening of seat belts

    the belt buckle (2). Allow ind the seat belt by

    rom unwinding during uickly pulling on the

    e reel may be checked by

    1

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    portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder

    ortion of the seat belt must be pulled ed for snugness immediately after

    t so that shoulder portion is located as le to the middle of your shoulder (it h the neck).

    Push the release button (3) in the retractor to completely rewguiding the latch plate (1).

    Operation

    The inertia reel stops the belt fsudden vehicle stops or when qbelt. The locking function of thquickly pulling out the belt.

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    Caution!

    For safety reasons, avoid adjusting the seat or backrest into positions which could affect the correct seat belt position.

    Warning!

    USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY.

    Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seatdescribed in thiin serious injur

    Each occupant stimes, because likelihood of anin accidents, inintegrated restr(driver airbag, fmounted side imemergency tensseat knee bolsteenhance the probelted occupantairbags) and sidwhich exceed p

    Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might cause injuries.

    Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too

    men, which organs such as

    possible on your en. If the belt is n, it could cause

    used for more not fasten a seat her person or

    ed. In a crash, th of the belt to sted belt against s.

    J_A208.book Seite 62 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 9:35 09 belts in any other way than as s section, as that could result ies in case of an accident.

    hould wear their seat belt at all seat belts help reduce the d potential severity of injuries cluding rollovers. The aint system includes SRS ront passenger airbag, door pact airbags), ETR (seat belt

    ioning retractors), and front rs. The system is designed to tection offered to properly s in certain frontal (front e (side impact airbags) impacts

    reset deployment thresholds.

    much force to the ribs or abdocould severely injure internal your liver or spleen.

    Position the lap belt as low as hips and not across the abdompositioned across your abdomeserious injuries in a crash.

    Each seat belt should never bethan one person at a time. Do belt around a person and anotother objects.

    Belts should not be worn twistyou wouldnt have the full widmanage impact forces. The twiyour body could cause injurie

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    Pregnant women should also use a lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.

    Never place your feet on the instrument panel or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat.

    Warning!

    USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY.

    Children 12 ythe front seatauthorized Bawhich operateinstalled in thfront airbag wOtherwise t