Mercedes-Benz 2001 CLK 55 AMG User Manual
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- Contents
- Contents
- Product information 7
- Operator’s manual 8
- Where to find it 13
- Reporting Safety Defects 15
- Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls 18
- Center console 20
- Operation
- Vehicle keys 24
- Start lock-out 27
- General notes on the central locking system 27
- Central locking system 28
- Radio frequency and infrared remote control 28
- Doors 34
- Central locking switch 36
- Automatic central locking 37
- Emergency unlocking in case of accident 37
- Trunk 38
- Trunk lid release switch 40
- Trunk lid emergency release 41
- Antitheft alarm system 42
- Tow-away alarm 44
- Power seats, front 45
- Front head restraints 51
- Backrest 54
- Multicontour seat 55
- Heated seats 56
- Seat belts and integrated restraint system 58
- Seat belts 58
- Seat belt nonusage warning system 59
- BabySmart
- Self-test BabySmart
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 66
- Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 66
- Airbags 67
- Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 73
- Adjusting telescoping steering column 78
- Inside rear view mirror 79
- Exterior rear view mirrors 80
- Instrument cluster 84
- Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 86
- Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display 90
- Trip and main odometer, vehicle speed, FSS and engine oil level indicator 94
- Audio systems 95
- Radio 95
- Telephone 98
- Telephone book 98
- Navigation system 103
- Trip computer 104
- Malfunction message memory 106
- Individual settings 108
- Setting the audio volume 110
- Flexible service system (FSS) 111
- Engine oil level indicator 114
- Engine oil consumption 115
- Exterior lamp switch 116
- Night security illumination 117
- Headlamp cleaning system 118
- Combination switch 119
- Hazard warning flasher switch 121
- Automatic climate control 122
- Display and controls 124
- Audio and telephone, operation 129
- Power windows 147
- Sliding/pop-up roof 149
- Interior lighting 151
- Rear window sunshade 152
- Sun visors 152
- Illuminated vanity mirrors 153
- Interior 153
- Storage compartments, armrest and cup holder 153
- Glove box 154
- Ashtrays 157
- Lighter 159
- Enlarged cargo area – split folding rear seat backrest 160
- Loading instructions 162
- Cargo tie down rings 163
- Parcel net in front passenger footwell 164
- Telephone, general 164
- Cellular telephone 165
- Garage door opener 166
- Ski sack 170
- Driving
- Control and operation of radio transmitters 176
- The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) 177
- Maintenance 177
- Catalytic converter 178
- Emission control 179
- Tele Aid 180
- Steering lock 190
- Starting and turning off the engine 192
- Automatic transmission 193
- Parking brake 202
- Driving instructions 203
- Drive sensibly – save fuel 203
- Cruise control 212
- Brake assist system (BAS) 215
- Antilock brake system (ABS) 217
- Electronic stability program (ESP) 219
- What you should know at the gas station 223
- Check regularly and before a long trip 225
- Instrument cluster display
- Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster 228
- On-board diagnostic system Check engine malfunction indicator lamp 228
- Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center console 232
- AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 232
- Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display 233
- DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) 234
- Practical hints
- First aid kit 248
- Shelf below rear window 248
- Stowing things in the vehicle 248
- Fuses 249
- Hood 251
- Checking engine oil level 253
- Automatic transmission fluid level 254
- Coolant level 254
- Adding coolant 255
- Windshield washer / headlamp cleaning system 256
- Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio 256
- Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment 257
- Vehicle jack 258
- Wheels 259
- Tire replacement 259
- Spare wheel 261
- Changing wheels 262
- Tire inflation pressure 267
- Battery 268
- Jump starting 270
- Towing the vehicle 272
- Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 274
- Exterior lamps 275
- Headlamp assembly 276
- Adjusting headlamp aim 280
- Changing batteries in the electronic main key 283
- Synchronizing remote control 285
- Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof 286
- Manual release for fuel filler flap 287
- Replacing wiper blade insert 287
- Trunk lamp 289
- Roof rack 289
- Vehicle care
- Cleaning and care of the vehicle 292
- Power washer 293
- Technical data
- Spare parts service 298
- Warranty coverage 298
- Identification labels 299
- Layout of poly-V-belt drive 300
- Technical data 301
- Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities 305
- Engine oils 307
- Engine oil additives 307
- Air conditioner refrigerant 307
- Brake fluid 307
- Premium unleaded gasoline 308
- Fuel requirements 308
- Gasoline additives 309
- Coolants 309
- Consumer information 311
- Index
- Index 313
- Introduction
- Introduction
- Operator’s manual
- Operator’s manual
- This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefu...
- For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instruction...
- Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may f...
- Service and warranty information
- The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties c...
- • New Car Limited Warranty,
- 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 purc...
- Maintenance
- The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at reg...
- Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Be...
- Roadside assistance
- The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the even...
- 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
- will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Representatives 24hours a day, 365days a year.
- For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in you...
- Change of address or ownership
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- If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to t...
- If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the
- 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,
- Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Pro...
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- Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever ne...
- If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, you...
- The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the veh...
- Introduction
- Introduction
- The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:
- • Instruments and controls:
- Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
- Explanation of color used:
- Problems with your vehicle
- Reporting Safety Defects
- Contents – Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls
- Instruments and controls
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- For more detailed descriptions see index on page
- For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate control, see page
- 1 Side air outlet, adjustable
- 1 Side air outlet, adjustable
- 2 Air volume control for side air outlet
- 3 Exterior lamp switch, see page
- 4 Parking brake release, see page
- 5 Parking brake pedal, see page
- 6 Hood lock release, see page
- 7 Combination switch, see page
- 8 Cruise control switch, see page
- 9 Multifunction steering wheel, see page
- 10 Instrument cluster, see page
- 11 Voice recognition system switch, see separate operating instructions
- 12 Steering lock with ignition/starter switch, see page
- 13 Center air outlets, adjustable
- 14 Air volume control for center air outlets
- 15 Left front seat heater switch, see page
- 16 Headlamp washer switch, see page
- 17 Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page
- 18 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page
- 19 Central locking switch
- 20 Switch for tow-away alarm, see page
- 21 Right front seat heater switch, see page
- 22 Automatic climate control, see page
- 23 Glove box (illuminated with electronic key in steering lock position1 or2), see page
- 24 Audio system, see page
- 25 Storage compartment
- 26 Ashtray with lighter, see page
- Center console
- Overhead control panel
- Contents – Operation
- Operation