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CLK Coupé
CLK 430
Operator’s Manual
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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 inve
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Introduction Centrallockingswitch 35 Exteriorrearviewmirrors 75 Productinformation 7 Automaticcentrallocking 36 Instrumentcluster 78 Operator’smanual 8 Emergencyunlockingincaseofaccident 37 Multifunctionsteeringwheel, multifunctiondisplay Wheretofindit 13 Trunk 38 84 Tripandmainodometer, ReportingSafetyDefects 15 Trunklidreleaseswitch 40 Antitheftalarmsystem 41 vehiclespeed,FSSandengine Instrumentsandcontrols Tow-awayalarm 43 oillevelindicator 88 Instrumentsandcontrols 18 Powerseats,front 44 Cen
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OperationAudioandtelephone 123 Driving Brakes 185 Powerwindows 141 Drivingoff 186 Sliding/pop-uproof 143 Controlandoperationofradio Parking 187 Interiorlighting 145 transmitters 162 Tires 187 Rearwindowsunshade 146 COMAND,radio,telephoneand Snowchains 190 Sunvisors 146 two-wayradio 162 Winterdrivinginstructions 190 Illuminatedvanitymirrors 147 Maintenance 163 Deepwater 191 Interior 147 Catalyticconverter 164 Passengercompartment 192 Storagecompartments,armrestand Emissioncontrol 165 Travellingab
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BRAKEFLUID 217 Coolantlevel 236 Instrumentclusterdisplay PARKINGBRAKE 218 Addingcoolant 237 Malfunctionandindicatorlampsinthe ENGINEFAN 218 Windshieldwasher/headlamp instrumentcluster 208 clean.system 238 On-boarddiagnosticsystem COOLANT(coolantlevel) 219 Windshieldandheadlamp Checkenginemalfunctionindicatorlamp 208 washerfluidmixingratio 238 Brakewarninglamp 209 COOLANT (coolanttemp.) 220 Wheels 239 Supplementalrestraintsystem STEER.WHEELADJUST. 221 Tirereplacement 239 (SRS)indicatorlamp 210 LI
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Vehiclecare Technicaldata Cleaningandcareofthevehicle 272 Sparepartsservice 278 Enginecleaning 273 Warrantycoverage 278 Vehiclewashing 273 Identificationlabels 279 Plasticandrubberparts 273 Layoutofpoly-V-beltdrive 280 Tarstains 274 Technicaldata 281 Windowcleaning 274 Fuels,coolants,lubricantsetc.– capacities 284 Headlamps,taillamps,turnsignal Engineoilsadditives 285 lenses 274 Engineoil 285 Wiperblade 274 Airconditionerrefrigerant 285 Seatbelts 274 Brakefluid 285 Headlinerandshelfbelowrearwind
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Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval o
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Introduction Operator’s manual This Operator’s 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 Me
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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, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail
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Introduction 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 Client 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 or ownership
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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 u
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Introduction 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 Operator’s 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 equipmen
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Where to find it The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections: • Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. • Operation: Information on the vehicle’s 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: Instruction
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Introduction 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: Client Assistance Cen
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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 si
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Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 18 Center console ..............................20 Overhead control panel ............... 21 17 Contents – Instruments and controls Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data
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Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instruments and controls Instruments and controls 18
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9 2 1 For more detailed descriptions see Index on page 13 Center air outlets, adjustable For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate 14 Air volume control for center air outlets control, see page116. 15 Left front seat heater switch, see page 53 1 Side air outlet, adjustable 16 Headlamp washer switch, see page 112 2 Air volume control for side air outlet 17 Switch for rear seat head restraints, see page 50 3 Exterior lamp switch, see page 110 18 Hazard warning flasher switch 4 Park
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Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instruments and controls Center console 1 ESP control switch, see page 201 2 Program mode selector switch, see page 182 3 Switch for rear window sunshade, see page 146 4 Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 212 5 Left power window switch, see page 141 1 3 6 Trunk lid release switch, see page 40 2 7 Mirror adjustment switch, see page 75 8 Right power window switch, see page 141 4 6 7
