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CLK-Class Cabriolet
Operator’s Manual
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CLK 320 CLK 430
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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 help assure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small
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TM Mechanical keys .......................... 30 BabySmart airbag deactivation Introduction system ...........................................59 Doors ..................................................31 TM Product information .......................... 6 Self-test BabySmart without Central locking switch .................... 33 Operator’s manual ............................. 7 special child seat installed .........59 Automatic central locking .......... 34 Where to find it ...................
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Multifunction steering wheel, Combination switch ....................... 113 Parcel net in front passenger multifunction display .................84 footwell .......................................152 Hazard warning flasher switch .... 115 Trip and main odometer and sub Armrest, rear bench ...................... 152 Automatic climate control ............. 116 menu .............................................88 Telephone, general ........................153 Display and controls ................
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Parking brake .................................200 Malfunction and warning messages Instrument cluster display in the multifunction display ...230 Driving instructions ......................201 Malfunction and indicator lamps in DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine Drive sensibly – save fuel .........201 the instrument cluster ............. 224 control unit) ................................231 Drinking and driving .................201 On-board diagnostic system Check DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several Pedals
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TELE AID .....................................243 Spare wheel .................................... 260 Vehicle care Spare wheel bolts .......................... 260 Cleaning and care of the Practical hints Spare wheel bolts ...................... 260 vehicle ........................................300 Spare wheel .................................... 260 First aid kit .....................................246 Power washer ..............................301 Changing wheels .........................
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Hard plastic trim items .............305 Technical data Index Plastic and rubber parts ............305 Spare parts service ....................... 308 Index ................................................324 Wind screen ...............................305 Warranty coverage ........................ 308 Rubber weatherstrip .................305 Identification labels ...................... 309 Soft top .........................................306 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............310 Technic
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Introduction 6 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 offi
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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 Mercedes-Benz L
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Introduction 8 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees 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
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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 or ownership If you cha
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Introduction 10 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 deli
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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 equipment of your ve
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Introduction 12 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 car
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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 Merced
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Introduction 14 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
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Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 16 Center console .............................. 18 Overhead control panel ............... 19 Contents – Instruments and controls 15 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 16 Instruments and controls
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For more detailed descriptions see Index on page 324. 13 Center air outlets, adjustable For adjustment of air outlets, refer to automatic climate 14 Air volume control for center air outlets control, see page 116. 15 Left front seat heater switch, see page 51 1 Side air outlet, adjustable 16 Headlamp washer switch, see page 112 2 Air volume control for side air outlet 17 Roll bar switch, see page 48 Roll bar warning lamp, see page 229 3 Exterior lamp switch, see page 110 18 Hazard warning flash
