Owner's Manual
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...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...28 Upper part ...28 Lower part ...29 Overhead control panel ...30 Door control panel...31 Getting started ...33 Unlocking ...34 Unlocking with the SmartKey ...34 Starter switch positions...35 Adjusting ...37 Seats ...37 Steering wheel...40 Mirrors...42 Driving...44 Fastening the seat belts ...44 Starting the engine ...47 Switching on headlamps...52 Turn signals ...52 Windshield wipers...53 Problems while driving...55 Parking and locking...56 Parking brake ...56 Switching off headlamps...57 Turning off engine...58
...22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...28 Upper part ...28 Lower part ...29 Overhead control panel ...30 Door control panel...31 Getting started ...33 Unlocking ...34 Unlocking with the SmartKey ...34 Starter switch positions...35 Adjusting ...37 Seats ...37 Steering wheel...40 Mirrors...42 Driving...44 Fastening the seat belts ...44 Starting the engine ...47 Switching on headlamps...52 Turn signals ...52 Windshield wipers...53 Problems while driving...55 Parking and locking...56 Parking brake ...56 Switching off headlamps...57 Turning off engine...58
Owner's Manual
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... Lighting...106 Exterior lamp switch...106 Combination switch ...110 Cornering fog lamps* (SLK 350 with Bi-Xenon* headlamps and without Sport Package*)...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator...Trip odometer ...Clock...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV* menu...Vehicle status message memory menu...Settings menu...Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Manual transmission ...Shifting...
... Lighting...106 Exterior lamp switch...106 Combination switch ...110 Cornering fog lamps* (SLK 350 with Bi-Xenon* headlamps and without Sport Package*)...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator...Trip odometer ...Clock...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV* menu...Vehicle status message memory menu...Settings menu...Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Manual transmission ...Shifting...
Owner's Manual
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... control ...244 Loading ...249 Roof rack ...249 Useful features...250 Storage compartments ...250 Shelf behind roll bars...252 Cup holder ...252 Ashtray ...253 Cigarette lighter...254 Electrical outlet...254 Floormat (driver's side only) ...255 Telephone* ...256 Tele Aid*...257 Garage door opener*...264 Heated steering wheel* (SLK 350, Canada only) ...270 Contents Automatic transmission*...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control...
... control ...244 Loading ...249 Roof rack ...249 Useful features...250 Storage compartments ...250 Shelf behind roll bars...252 Cup holder ...252 Ashtray ...253 Cigarette lighter...254 Electrical outlet...254 Floormat (driver's side only) ...255 Telephone* ...256 Tele Aid*...257 Garage door opener*...264 Heated steering wheel* (SLK 350, Canada only) ...270 Contents Automatic transmission*...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Power assistance ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitter ...Catalytic converter ...Emission control...Coolant temperature ... 271 272 273 273 273 273 273 274 276 276 277 277 278 278 279 280 281 281 281 282 282 283 At the gas station ...Refueling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level* ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield...
... ...Power assistance ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitter ...Catalytic converter ...Emission control...Coolant temperature ... 271 272 273 273 273 273 273 274 276 276 277 277 278 278 279 280 281 281 281 282 282 283 At the gas station ...Refueling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level* ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument cluster ...Lamp in center console...Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display...Where will I find...? ...First aid kit ...Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack...Spare wheel with collapsible tire .. 418 Electrical system ...419 Main Dimensions...420 Weights ...421 Spare wheel bolts ...Unlocking/locking in engine compartment.. 406 Technical data ...407 Parts service ...408 Warranty coverage ...409 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...409 Identification labels ...410 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...411 SLK 350...411 SLK...
... instrument cluster ...Lamp in center console...Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display...Where will I find...? ...First aid kit ...Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack...Spare wheel with collapsible tire .. 418 Electrical system ...419 Main Dimensions...420 Weights ...421 Spare wheel bolts ...Unlocking/locking in engine compartment.. 406 Technical data ...407 Parts service ...408 Warranty coverage ...409 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...409 Identification labels ...410 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...411 SLK 350...411 SLK...
Owner's Manual
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...1 Automatic transmission*: Steering wheel gearshift control* SLK 55 AMG: Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) 2 Multifunction steering wheel 3 Horn 4 Instrument cluster 5 Overhead control panel 6 Glove box 7 Center console 8 Starter switch 9 Steering wheel adjustment handle, manual a Steering wheel adjustment lever, electrical* 24, 115 30, 113 250 28, 29 35 41 41 Page 161 Item Heated steering wheel* (SLK 350, Canada only) b Headlamp cleaning* switch c Hood lock release 26, 118 d Exterior lamp switch e Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam headlamps f Power window...
...1 Automatic transmission*: Steering wheel gearshift control* SLK 55 AMG: Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) 2 Multifunction steering wheel 3 Horn 4 Instrument cluster 5 Overhead control panel 6 Glove box 7 Center console 8 Starter switch 9 Steering wheel adjustment handle, manual a Steering wheel adjustment lever, electrical* 24, 115 30, 113 250 28, 29 35 41 41 Page 161 Item Heated steering wheel* (SLK 350, Canada only) b Headlamp cleaning* switch c Hood lock release 26, 118 d Exterior lamp switch e Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam headlamps f Power window...
Owner's Manual
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... discharged vehicle battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch with automatic transmission*: The SmartKey can only be sufficiently charged. For information on . i Vehicles with the gear selector lever in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be removed from the starter switch when the engine is not in the instrument cluster come on starting the engine, see ( page 47). This indicates that the respective system is running. !
... discharged vehicle battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch with automatic transmission*: The SmartKey can only be sufficiently charged. For information on . i Vehicles with the gear selector lever in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be removed from the starter switch when the engine is not in the instrument cluster come on starting the engine, see ( page 47). This indicates that the respective system is running. !
Owner's Manual
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Manual seat adjustment Seat fore and aft adjustment Pull handle 1. Allow handle 1 to the desired position. If this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which is properly installed. Slide the seat to reengage with the vehicle's seat belt, fully in a crash. The position should be struck by the air bag when it is properly secured with an audible click. Children 12...
Manual seat adjustment Seat fore and aft adjustment Pull handle 1. Allow handle 1 to the desired position. If this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which is properly installed. Slide the seat to reengage with the vehicle's seat belt, fully in a crash. The position should be struck by the air bag when it is properly secured with an audible click. Children 12...
Owner's Manual
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... (vehicles with manual transmission) the gear selector lever is started Driving ! Intermittent wiping Set combination switch to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wiping with automatic transmission*) 54 Single wipe Press combination switch briefly in direction of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be left in direction of arrow 2 past the resistance point. Vehicles with washer fluid. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is...
... (vehicles with manual transmission) the gear selector lever is started Driving ! Intermittent wiping Set combination switch to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wiping with automatic transmission*) 54 Single wipe Press combination switch briefly in direction of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be left in direction of arrow 2 past the resistance point. Vehicles with washer fluid. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is...
Owner's Manual
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.... Your vehicle was activated must be protected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. over the steering wheel hub, passenger air bag cover, door trim panels, or door frame trims, 66 Only use belts installed or supplied by the fastened seat belts. This includes changing or removing any kind may be activated. The driver and the passenger will they provide their anchoring points must be replaced and their supplemental protection. Safety and...
.... Your vehicle was activated must be protected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. over the steering wheel hub, passenger air bag cover, door trim panels, or door frame trims, 66 Only use belts installed or supplied by the fastened seat belts. This includes changing or removing any kind may be activated. The driver and the passenger will they provide their anchoring points must be replaced and their supplemental protection. Safety and...
Owner's Manual
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... alarm is lifted on the SmartKey. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. After approximately 15 seconds the indicator lamp in the starter switch. i The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system ( page 257), provided Tele Aid service...
... alarm is lifted on the SmartKey. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. After approximately 15 seconds the indicator lamp in the starter switch. i The tow-away protection alarm is triggered, for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system ( page 257), provided Tele Aid service...
Owner's Manual
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... automatically be cleaned when you switch off ignition, the counter resets. Rear view mirrors For more information on the ignition ( page 35). Briefly press headlamp cleaning switch 1. The interior rear view mirror is located on the headlamps and operated the windshield wipers with a high-pressure water jet. The headlamps are cleaned with windshield washer fluid 15 times When you have switched on the left side of the dashboard. Interior rear view mirror...
... automatically be cleaned when you switch off ignition, the counter resets. Rear view mirrors For more information on the ignition ( page 35). Briefly press headlamp cleaning switch 1. The interior rear view mirror is located on the headlamps and operated the windshield wipers with a high-pressure water jet. The headlamps are cleaned with windshield washer fluid 15 times When you have switched on the left side of the dashboard. Interior rear view mirror...
Owner's Manual
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... unlocked vehicle. A switch for operating the driver and passenger door windows are opened and closed eletrically. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows, make sure there is located on the passenger door. The rear side windows can also be operated using the retractable hardtop switch ( page 234). Controls in a circumstance where you , and lock the vehicle. The door windows...
... unlocked vehicle. A switch for operating the driver and passenger door windows are opened and closed eletrically. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows, make sure there is located on the passenger door. The rear side windows can also be operated using the retractable hardtop switch ( page 234). Controls in a circumstance where you , and lock the vehicle. The door windows...
Owner's Manual
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Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for air pressure. DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that hold the tire onto the rim. The GWV must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver's door B-pillar. 323 there are 14...
Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for air pressure. DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that hold the tire onto the rim. The GWV must never exceed the GAWR for the front and rear axle indicated on the certification label located on the driver's door B-pillar. 323 there are 14...
Owner's Manual
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... starter switch position 1. Switch off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1). Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with sling-type equipment. Do not tow with all wheels on the ground, the gear selector lever* must be in position N (manual transmission: gear shift lever in neutral position) and the SmartKey must be shut off the tow-away alarm ( page 86) and the automatic central locking...
... starter switch position 1. Switch off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1). Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with sling-type equipment. Do not tow with all wheels on the ground, the gear selector lever* must be in position N (manual transmission: gear shift lever in neutral position) and the SmartKey must be shut off the tow-away alarm ( page 86) and the automatic central locking...
Owner's Manual
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... signal turns while being towed with a tow bar if: the engine will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle. To prevent the vehicle door locks from starter switch and reinsert. Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the SmartKey in the switch. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that will not run...
... signal turns while being towed with a tow bar if: the engine will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle. To prevent the vehicle door locks from starter switch and reinsert. Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the SmartKey in the switch. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that will not run...
Owner's Manual
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... 432 Capacities (Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.) 422 Catalytic converter 282 CD Changer 250 Player/changer, operation 125 CD changer (Audio system) 207, 209 CD operation (Audio system) 207 Center console Lamp 347 Overview 28 Central locking Automatic (Control system) 141 Automatic (When driving) 97 From outside (SmartKey) 59 Locking/unlocking from inside 97 Central locking/unlocking switches 98 Certification label 410 CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp 344 Child safety Air bags 64...
... 432 Capacities (Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.) 422 Catalytic converter 282 CD Changer 250 Player/changer, operation 125 CD changer (Audio system) 207, 209 CD operation (Audio system) 207 Center console Lamp 347 Overview 28 Central locking Automatic (Control system) 141 Automatic (When driving) 97 From outside (SmartKey) 59 Locking/unlocking from inside 97 Central locking/unlocking switches 98 Certification label 410 CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp 344 Child safety Air bags 64...
Owner's Manual
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... replacement 272 Difficulties with starting 49 Direction of rotation (Tires) 300 Display elements (Audio system) 192 Display text see Messages in display Door Control panel, overview 31 Entry lamps 114 Doors Locking from outside 92 Opening from inside 94 Unlocking from outside 92 Unlocking with Tele Aid 263 DOT 323 Downshifting Automatic transmission 154 Drink holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 273 Driver's air...
... replacement 272 Difficulties with starting 49 Direction of rotation (Tires) 300 Display elements (Audio system) 192 Display text see Messages in display Door Control panel, overview 31 Entry lamps 114 Doors Locking from outside 92 Opening from inside 94 Unlocking from outside 92 Unlocking with Tele Aid 263 DOT 323 Downshifting Automatic transmission 154 Drink holder see Cup holder Drinking and driving 273 Driver's air...
Owner's Manual
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... Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) Description 434 Manual seat see Seats Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG 164 Manual transmission 150 Downshifting 151 Driving 50 Gearshift pattern 48 Shifting into reverse 151 Starting with SmartKey 48 Maximum inflation pressure 324 Maximum load rating 324 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324 Mechanical Key see SmartKey Memory Radio station 206 Memory function 103 Description 434 Memory button 104 Memory position switch 104 Recalling positions 104 Storing exterior rear...
... Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) Description 434 Manual seat see Seats Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG 164 Manual transmission 150 Downshifting 151 Driving 50 Gearshift pattern 48 Shifting into reverse 151 Starting with SmartKey 48 Maximum inflation pressure 324 Maximum load rating 324 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324 Mechanical Key see SmartKey Memory Radio station 206 Memory function 103 Description 434 Memory button 104 Memory position switch 104 Recalling positions 104 Storing exterior rear...
Owner's Manual
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... only) 255 Garage door opener 264 Heated steering wheel 270 Parcel net 251 Storage compartments, interior 250 Tele Aid 257 Telephone 256 V Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 369 Vehicle Battery 294, 396 Battery, charging 397 Bulbs 380 Fuses 404 Individual settings (Control system) 127 Jump starting 399 Lifting with jack 389 Lowering with jack 395 Proper use of 16 Towing 401 Unlocking in an emergency 374 Vehicle capacity weight 325 Vehicle care 334 Cup...
... only) 255 Garage door opener 264 Heated steering wheel 270 Parcel net 251 Storage compartments, interior 250 Tele Aid 257 Telephone 256 V Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 369 Vehicle Battery 294, 396 Battery, charging 397 Bulbs 380 Fuses 404 Individual settings (Control system) 127 Jump starting 399 Lifting with jack 389 Lowering with jack 395 Proper use of 16 Towing 401 Unlocking in an emergency 374 Vehicle capacity weight 325 Vehicle care 334 Cup...