2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 CLK430 W208 Cabriolet Owners Manual

User and Operator’s Vehicle Manual for 2000 Mercedes-Benz W208. Model types specification:

CLK 320 – 215 hp/5700 rpm (160 kW/5700 rpm) 232 ft.lb/3000 rpm (315 Nm/3000 rpm)
CLK 430 – 275 hp/5750 rpm (205 kW/5750 rpm) 295 ft.lb/3200 rpm (400 Nm/3200 rpm)

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Contents

Introduction

Product information Operator’s manual
Where to find it
Reporting Safety Defects

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls Center console
Overhead control panel

Operation

Vehicle keys
Start lock-out
General notes on the central locking system Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared remote control Locking and unlocking
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control Opening the trunk
Opening and closing windows from outside Panic button
Mechanical keys
Doors

Central locking switch

7 Automatic central locking
8 Emergency unlocking in case of accident
13 Trunk
15 Trunk lid release switch
Antitheft alarm system
Tow-away alarm
18 Power seats, front
20 Front head restraints
21 Roll bar and head restraints, rear
Backrest
Multicontour seat
24 Heated seats
27 Seat belts and integrated restraint system Seat belts
28 Seat belt nonusage warning system BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system
30 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)
31 Airbags
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
32 emergency tensioning retractor and airbag
33 Infant and child restraint systems
33 Adjusting telescoping steering column
34 Inside rear view mirror
36 Antiglare night position 75 37 Exterior rear view mirrors 76 38 Instrument cluster 80 39 Multifunction steering wheel,
41 multifunction display 86 42 Trip and main odometer, vehicle 44 speed, FSS and engine oil level 45 indicator 90 50 Audio systems 91 51 Telephone 94 53 Navigation system 99 54 Trip computer 100 55 Malfunction message memory 102 57 Individual settings 104 57 Setting the audio volume 106
58 Flexible service system (FSS) 107 63 Engine oil level indicator 110
64 Engine oil consumption 111 64 Exterior lamp switch 112
65 Night security illumination 113 Headlamp cleaning system 114
71 Combination switch 115
74 Hazard warning flasher switch 117
75 Automatic climate control 118 Operation Audio and telephone 125 Power windows 143 Interior lighting 146 Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors 146 Sun visors 147 Illuminated vanity mirrors 147 Interior 148 Storage compartments, armrest and 148 cup holder
Glove box 148 Ashtray 150 Lighter 151 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) Maintenance
Catalytic converter
Emission control
Tele Aid
Steering lock
Starting and turning off the engine Automatic transmission
Parking brake
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Cargo tie down rings 152
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 152
Drinking and driving Pedals
Armrest, rear bench 152 Power assistance
Telephone, general 153
Cellular telephone 153
Garage door opener 154
Brakes
Driving off Parking
Soft top 158 Tires
Wind screen 165 Snow chains
Winter driving instructions

Driving

Control and operation of radio transmitters 170
Deep water
Passenger compartment 171 Travelling abroad 200 171 Cruise control 201 172 Brake assist system (BAS) 204 173 Antilock brake system (ABS) 206 174 Electronic stability program (ESP) 208 180 What you should know at the
182 gas station 211 183 Check regularly and before a
long trip 213
192 Instrument cluster display
192 Malfunction and indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster 216
193 On-board diagnostic system
193 Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp 216
193 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp 218
193 Fuel reserve and fuel cap
194 placement warning 218
195 Electronic stability
program(ESP) — warning lamp 219
195 BAS/ESP malfunction indicator
lamp 219
198 ABS malfunction indicator lamp 219
198 Telescoping steering column – 220 indicator lamp
199 Seat belt warning lamp 220
200
Malfunction and indicator lamps in the center console 221
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 221
Roll bar warning lamp 221
Practical hints Jump starting 263
First aid kit
Shelf below rear window
Malfunction and warning messages in the multifunction display 222 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine
control unit) 223 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several
systems) 223 BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 224 ABS-SYSTEM 225 BRAKE ASSIST 225 BRAKE LINING WEAR 226 BRAKE FLUID 226 PARKING BRAKE 227 ENGINE FAN 227 COOLANT (coolant level) 228 COOLANT TEMP. (coolant
temperature) 229 LIGHTING SYSTEM 230 LIGHT SENSOR 231 STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 231 OIL TEMP. 232 ENGINE OIL LEVEL 232 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) 234 WASHER FLUID 235 Stowing things in the vehicle 238 Towing the vehicle 265 238 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking 268 238 Bulbs 269
Luggage cover
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment
Vehicle jack
Fuses
Hood
Checking engine oil level
Automatic transmission fluid level Coolant level
Adding coolant
Windshield washer / headlamp clean.system 249 Vehicle care
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
Wheels
Tire replacement
Rotating wheels
Spare wheel
Changing wheels
Tire inflation pressure
Cleaning and care of the vehicle 292
249
250 Engine cleaning 293
250 Vehicle washing 293
251 Power washer 293
252 Plastic and rubber parts 293
254 Tar stains 294
259 Window cleaning 294
238 Adjusting headlamp aim 274
Changing batteries in the
240 electronic main key 277
241 Raising soft top manually 280
242 Antenna 287
244 Manual release for fuel filler
246 flap 287
247 Trunk lamp 288
247 Replacing wiper blade insert 288

Battery 261
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses
Wiper blade
Seat belts
Headliner
Instrument cluster
Steering wheel and gear selector lever Hard plastic trim items
Upholstery
Ornamental moldings
Paintwork, painted body components Light alloy wheels
Soft top
Wind screen
Rubber weatherstrip
Technical data
294 Spare parts service 300 Coolants 311
294 Warranty coverage 300 Consumer information 313
294 Identification labels 301 Uniform tire quality grading 313
294 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 302 Index 315
295 Technical data 303
295 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities 307
295 Engine oils 309
295 Engine oil additives 309
296 Air conditioner refrigerant 309
296 Brake fluid 309
297 Premium unleaded gasoline 310
298 Fuel requirements 310
298 Gasoline additives 311
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Technical data

301
Instruments Instrument

Model Engine

Mode of operation
No. of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Total piston displacement Compression ratio
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
Maximum engine speed Firing order
Poly-V-belt
CLK 320 (208 465)1 CLK 430 (208 470)1
112
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
6
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm3)
10:1
215 hp/5700 rpm
(160 kW/5700 rpm)
232 ft.lb/3000 rpm
(315 Nm/3000 rpm)
6000 rpm
1-4-3-6-2-5
2390 mm
113
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 8
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
260.3 cu.in. (4265 cm3)
10:1
275 hp/5750 rpm
(205 kW/5750 rpm)
295 ft.lb/3200 rpm
(400 Nm/3200 rpm)
6000 rpm
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
Technical data Rims – Tires
Model
Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset
All season tires: Radial-ply tires Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires
Spare wheel Rim (light alloy) Wheel offset: All season tire: Radial-ply tire
CLK 320 Model CLK 430
7 J x 16 H 2 Rims front axle
1.46 in (37 mm) (AMG light alloy) 71/2 J x 17 H 2 Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm)
205/55 R 16 91 H Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy) 81/2 J x 17 H 2
205/55 R 16 91 H M+S Wheel offset: 1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires:
summer tires, front axle 225/45 R 17 91 W1 summer tires, rear axle 245/40 R 17 91 W2, 3
7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy) 71/2 J x 17 H 2205/55 R 16 91 H Wheel offset: 1.46 in (37 mm) Summer tire:
Radial-ply tire 225/45 R 17 91 W1
1 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17 2 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 173
3 Must not be used with snow chains.304

Electrical system

Model
Generator (alternator) Starter motor
Battery
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torque
CLK 320
14 V/115 A
12V/1.7 kW
12V/100 Ah
Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)
CLK 430
14 V/150 A
12V/1.7 kW
12V/100 Ah
Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2 NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20– 30 Nm)
Weights (see certification tag)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Technical data

Index

ABS (Antilock brake system).206
ABS-SYSTEM – malfunction and
warning messages. 225
Adjusting headlamp aim.274 Adjusting telescoping steering column. 74
Air conditioner refrigerant.309 Airbag OFF indicator lamp.221 Airbags. 65 Antenna
Removal.287
Antilock brake system (ABS).206
Malfunction indicator lamp.219
Antitheft alarm system. 42 Aquaplaning.196 Ashtray
Center console, front. 150
Audio system
Anti-theft system.127 Button and soft key operation.128 Cassette mode. 133 CD changer. 137 CDmode.136 Operating and display elements. 126 Operating safety. 125 Operation. 129 Operation Audio and telephone. 125 Radio mode. 131 Telephone operation. 140 Audio systems. 91 Cassette player. 93 CD player. 92 Radio. 91 Automatic climate control. 118 Air distribution. 122 Air recirculation. 123 Air volume. 122 Basic setting. 120 Defogging windows. 121 Defrosting. 121 Display and controls. 120 Dust filter. 124 Economy. 121 Rear window defroster. 122 Residual engine heat utilization (REST). 123 Special settings. 121 Automatic transmission. 183 Emer gen cy op er at ion. 191 Fluid level. 247 Program mode selector switch. 190 Selector lever position. 186 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking. 268 Brake assist system (BAS).204 Malfunction indicator lamp.219 Brake fluid.309
BRAKE FLUID – malfunction and
warning messages.226
BRAKE LINING WEAR – malfunction and
warning messages.226
Brake pad wear.226
Brake warning lamp.217
B
BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system.63
Self-test.63
Backrest.53
BAS (Brake assist system).204
Battery. 261
Battery recycling.262
BATTERY CHARGE – malfunction and
warning messages.224
BRAKE ASSIST – malfunction and
warning messages.225
C
Cargo tie-down rings.152 Catalytic converter.172 Cellular telephone. 153 Center console. 20 Central locking switch. 36 Central locking system. 28
Choosing global or selective mode. 31
Electronic main key. 25
Electronic reserve key. 26
Locking and unlocking. 30
Mechanical keys. 33
Remote control.28 Changing wheels. 254 Check engine malfunction indicator lamp.216 Check regularly and before a long trip.213 Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator.110 Via oil dipstick. 246 Cleaning and care of the vehicle. 292 COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio.170 Combination switch.115 Consumer information.313 Control and operation of radio transmitters.170 COOLANT (coolant level)
malfunction and warning messages. 228 COOLANT (coolant temperature)
malfunction and warning messages.229 Coolant level
Adding. 248 Checking. 247 Coolant temperature gauge.84 Coolants 311
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantità 311
Cruise control. 201 Cup holder
Center console, front. 149
D
Deep water
Driving instructions.199 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) –
malfunction and warning messages.223 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) –
malfunction and warning messages.223 Display illumination. 83 Doors. 34 Drinking and driving.193 Drive sensibly – save fuel.192 Driving instructions.192
Brakes.193
Pedals.193 Driving off.194 ELEC. STABIL PROGR. – malfunction and
warning messages. 234 Electronic main key.25
Changing batteries. 277
Synchronizing remote control. 279 Electronic stability program (ESP)
Malfunction indicator lamp. 219
Warning lamp. 219 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR).64 Emergency unlocking in case of accident.38 Emission control. 173 Engine compartment.244 ENGINE FAN – malfunction and
warning messages. 227 Engine oil additives.309 Engine oil consumption 111 Engine oil level
Checking.110, 246 ENGINE OIL LEVEL – malfunction and
warning messages.232 Engine oil level indicator 110 ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT WHEN ENGINE ON
(measuring) – multifunction indicator 111 ENGINE OIL TEMP
- malfunction and warning messages.232 Engine oils.309 ESP (Electronic stability program).208
Control switch.209
Synchronizing.209 Exterior lamp switch 112 Exterior lamps
Adjusting headlamp aim.274
Low and high beam.271
Parking lamps.271
Replacing bulbs. 269
Side marker lamp, front. 273
Standing lamps. 271
Taillamp assemblies. 272
Turn signal lamp. 271 First aid kit.238 Flexible service system (FSS).107 Fuel filler flap
Manual release. 287 Fuel requirements.310 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – Capacities. 307 Fuses, electrical. 242
G
Garage door opener. 154
Gasoline
Additives 311
Fuel requirements. 310
Premium unleaded. 310
Glove box 148
Front. ,.50 Rear.51 Headlamp cleaning system. 114 Heated seats. 55 Hood. 244
I
Illuminated vanity mirrors.147 Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster.82 Infant and child restraint systems.71 Instrument cluster.80
Activating display.83
Indicator lamps.82
Instrument lamps.83
Instruments and controls.18
Interior
General notes.148 Interior lighting.146
H
Hazard warning flasher switch Head restraints117
J
Jump starting.263
LIGHT SENSOR – malfunction and
warning messages. 231
Lighter 151
LIGHTING SYSTEM – malfunction and
warning messages. 230
Limp home mode (Automatic transmission) 191
Locking and unlocking.30
Luggage cover. 238
M
Mai nt en an ce. 171
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster. 216
Malfunction and warning messages. 222
Malfunction message memory. 102
Manual operation of soft top. 280
Multicontour seat.54
Multifunction display.86 Engine oil level indicator.90 ESS (Flexible service system).90 Setting the audio volume. 106 Trip and main odometer. 90
Multifunction steering wheel. 86
N
Navigation system – Multifunction display. 99
0
On-board diagnostic system.216 Operator’s Manual. 8 Outside temperature indicator. 84 Overhead control panel. 21
P
Panic button. 33
Parcel net in front passenger footwell. 152
Parking. 195
Parking brake.192
PARKING BRAKE – malfunction and
warning messages. 227
Power assistance. 193
Power seats, front.45 Backrest.53 Power windows. 143 Express opening and closing. 144 Opening and closing.32 Operated with soft top switch. 145 Synchronizing. 144 Problems with your vehicle.14 Product information. 7
R
Rai n sen sor. 116 Rear view mirrors
Exterior.76 Inside.75
Replacing wiper blade insert. 288
Reserve key.26
Roll bar
Switch. 51 Warning lamp. 221
Roller blind
Horizontal.167 Vertical.168
S
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag. 70
Seat belts. 57
Fastening. 59
Seat belt nonusage warning system. 58
Unfastening. 60
Warning lamp.220
Seat belts and supplemental
restraint system (SRS). 57
Service indicator
See flexible service system (ESS).107
Setting the audio volume.106 Shelf below rear window.238
Snow chains.198
Soft top. 158 Emergency operation. 280 Lowering. 160 Raising. 162 Spare parts service. 300 Spare wheel. 240, 252 SRS indicator lamp. 218 Starting and turning off the engine. 182 STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. – malfunction and
warning messages. 231 Steering lock. 180 Storage compartment
Trunk floor.240 Storage compartments
Center console. 149 Glove box. 148 Stowing things in the vehicle.238 Sun visors. 147 Supplemental restraint system (SRS).64 Synchronizing remote control.279
T
Tachometer. 85
Technical data.303
Electrical system.305
Main dimensions.306
Rims and tires.304
Weights.305
Tele Aid.174
Initiating an emergency call.175
Telephone. 94
General notes.153
Incoming call. 98
Redialing. 96
Telephone book. 94
Telephones and two-way radios.170
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting. 74
Indicator lamp.220 Telescoping steering column
malfunction and warning messages. 231
The first 1 000 miles 171 Tire inflation pressure. 259 Tires
Driving instructions. 195 Tow-away alarm.44 Towing the vehicle. 265 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking.268
Trip computer. 100
Trip odometer.85
Trunk.39
Opening 31
Release switch 41
Trunk lamp.288
V
Vehicle jack.241 Vehicle tools. 240
W
Warranty coverage.300
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) malfunction and warning messages.235
What you should know at the gas station 211
Wheels.250
Where to find it. 13
Wind screen.165
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system Refilling.249
Wiper blade
Replacing insert.288

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