Mercedes SLK 320 2003, SLK 32 AMG 2003 User Manual

SLK 230 Kompressor SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG
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 driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen­gers, we ask you to make a small invest­ment of time:
Please read this manual carefully be-
fore putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.
Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are de­signed to acquaint you with the opera­tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc­cupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company
Introduction.......................................... 7
Product information ................................ 7
Operator’s Manual .................................. 8
Service and warranty information ..... 8
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ............. 9
Maintenance .................................. 10
Roadside Assistance ...................... 10
Change of address or ownership.... 10
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 11
Where to find it .................................... 12
Symbols............................................... 13
Operating safety .................................. 14
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 14
Problems with your vehicle .................. 15
Reporting safety defects...................... 16
Reporting safety defects ................ 16
At a glance ......................................... 17
Cockpit ................................................ 18
Instrument cluster ............................... 20
Center console .................................... 23
Upper part ...................................... 23
Lower Part ...................................... 24
Overhead control panel ........................ 25
Getting started................................... 27
Unlocking ............................................. 28
Unlocking with the remote control.. 28
Adjusting .............................................. 30
Seats............................................... 30
Telescoping steering column* ........ 34
Mirrors ............................................ 35
Driving .................................................. 37
Fastening the seat belts.................. 37
Starting the engine ......................... 40
Switching on headlamps ................. 43
Turn signals and high beam ............ 43
Windshield wipers ........................... 44
Problems while driving.................... 45
Parking and locking .............................. 47
Parking brake.................................. 47
Switching off headlamps................. 48
Turning off engine ........................... 48

Contents

Safety and Security ........................... 51
Occupant safety ................................... 52
Airbags ........................................... 53
Seat belts ....................................... 57
Children in the vehicle .................... 60
Panic alarm .......................................... 65
Activating........................................ 65
Deactivating.................................... 65
Driving safety systems ......................... 66
ABS................................................. 66
BAS................................................. 68
ESP ................................................. 68
Anti-theft systems ................................ 71
Immobilizer ..................................... 71
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 71
Tow-away alarm .............................. 72
Controls in detail................................ 73
Locking and unlocking.......................... 74
Keys................................................ 74
Opening the trunk........................... 77
Closing the trunk ............................ 77
Opening the doors from the inside . 78
Trunk lid emergency release ........... 78
Contents
Automatic central locking .............. 78
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................... 80
Seats.................................................... 81
Heated seats* ................................ 81
Head restraints............................... 82
Lighting ................................................ 83
Exterior lamp switch ....................... 83
Combination switch........................ 84
Hazard warning flasher................... 85
Interior lighting ............................... 86
Instrument cluster ............................... 88
Instrument cluster illumination....... 88
Coolant temperature gauge............ 88
Trip odometer................................. 89
Tachometer .................................... 89
Outside temperature indicator ....... 90
Setting clock .................................. 90
Manual transmission............................ 91
Shifting into reverse ....................... 92
Automatic transmission* ..................... 93
One-touch gearshifting ................... 94
Gear ranges.................................... 95
Gear selector lever position ........... 96
Program mode selector switch....... 97
Accelerator position ....................... 98
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ........................ 98
Good visibility ...................................... 99
Rear view mirror............................. 99
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 100
Sun visors .................................... 101
Climate control .................................. 102
Setting the temperature ............... 104
Adjusting air volume .................... 104
Adjusting air distribution.............. 104
Air recirculation mode .................. 105
Rear window defroster ................. 105
Air conditioning ............................ 106
Residual heat ............................... 107
Basic settings............................... 108
Special settings............................ 108
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 110
Audio system ..................................... 111
Audio and telephone, operation ... 111
Operating safety........................... 111
Operating and display elements... 112
Anti-theft system.......................... 114
Button and soft key operation ...... 115
Operation ..................................... 115
Radio mode .................................. 116
Cassette mode............................. 118
CD mode...................................... 120
Telephone* operation .................. 123
Power windows.................................. 127
Opening and closing
the side windows ......................... 127
Retractable hardtop........................... 129
Opening and closing
the retractable hardtop ................ 129
Wind screen ................................. 134
Driving systems ................................. 136
Cruise control .............................. 136
Useful features .................................. 139
Interior storage spaces ................ 139
Ashtray ........................................ 142
Cigarette lighter ........................... 143
Telephone* .................................. 143
Tele Aid ........................................ 144
Garage door opener ..................... 152
Operation ......................................... 157
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 158
Driving instructions ........................... 159
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 159
Drinking and driving ..................... 159
Contents
Pedals .......................................... 159
Power assistance ......................... 160
Brakes.......................................... 160
Driving off .................................... 161
Parking......................................... 161
Tires ............................................. 162
Hydroplaning................................ 163
Tire traction ................................. 163
Tire speed rating .......................... 163
Winter driving instructions ........... 164
Standing water............................. 165
Passenger compartment .............. 165
Driving abroad.............................. 165
Control and operation
of radio transmitter ...................... 166
Catalytic converter....................... 166
Emission control .......................... 167
Coolant temperature .................... 167
At the gas station .............................. 169
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 170
Engine compartment ......................... 171
Hood ............................................ 171
Engine oil ..................................... 172
Transmission fluid level................ 176
Coolant ........................................ 176
Battery .......................................... 178
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*.......... 179
Tires and wheels................................. 180
Important guidelines ..................... 180
Life of tire ..................................... 181
Direction of rotation...................... 181
Checking tire inflation pressure .... 181
Rotating wheels ............................ 182
Winter driving ..................................... 183
Winter tires ................................... 183
Block heater (Canada only) ........... 184
Snow chains.................................. 184
Maintenance....................................... 185
Clearing the service indicator ....... 185
Service term exceeded ................. 186
Calling up the service indicator..... 186
Resetting the service indicator ..... 186
Vehicle care........................................ 187
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 187
Practical hints .................................. 193
What to do if ...................................... 194
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 194
Additional indicators in the
speedometer display .................... 204
Lamp in center console ................ 205
Where will I find ...? ............................ 206
First aid kit.................................... 206
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 206
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 210
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 210
Locking the vehicle ....................... 211
Changing batteries
in remote control .......................... 212
Synchronizing remote control ....... 213
Fuel filler flap ................................ 213
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever........... 214
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 215
Raising retractable hardtop
manually ....................................... 215
Replacing bulbs .................................. 221
Bulbs............................................. 221
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 223
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 225
Adjusting headlamp aim
(Halogen headlamps only) ............ 226
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 228
Removing...................................... 228
Contents
Installing....................................... 228
Flat tire .............................................. 229
Preparing the vehicle.................... 229
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1 ..... 229
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 2 ..... 234
Mounting the spare wheel............ 238
Battery ............................................... 245
Disconnecting the battery ............ 246
Removing the battery ................... 246
Charging and reinstalling battery . 246
Reconnecting the battery ............. 246
Jump starting ..................................... 247
Towing the vehicle ............................. 249
Towing eye ................................... 251
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 252
Fuses ................................................. 253
Main fuse box............................... 253
Auxiliary fuse box ......................... 254
Technical data.................................. 255
Spare parts service ............................ 256
Warranty coverage ............................. 257
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 257
Identification labels............................ 258
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 259
SLK 230 Kompressor ................... 259
SLK 320 ....................................... 259
SLK 32 AMG................................. 259
Engine................................................ 260
Rims and Tires ................................... 261
Same size tires............................. 262
Mixed size tires ............................ 263
Spare wheel with collapsible tire.. 265
Electrical system ............................... 266
Main Dimensions ............................... 267
Weights.............................................. 268
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 269
Capacities .................................... 269
Engine oils.................................... 271
Engine oil additives ...................... 271
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 271
Brake fluid .................................... 271
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 272
Fuel requirements ........................ 272
Gasoline additives ........................ 272
Coolants....................................... 273
Windshield and headlamp*
washer system ............................. 275
Consumer information ....................... 276
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 276
Technical terms............................... 279
Index................................................. 285

Product information

Please 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 or authori­zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces­sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Introduction

Product information
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap­proved by us are available at your autho­rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per­formed.
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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

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 Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au­thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce­dures.
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 vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Ce nter w ill be glad to in form you o f corr ect care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Book­let are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including:
New Car Limited Warranty,
Emission System Warranty,
Emission Performance Warranty,
California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),
State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws).
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
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 or 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 from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at­tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de­fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct­ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different sub­stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

The Service Booklet describes all the nec­essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho­rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each ser­vice in the booklet for you.

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 change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa­tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser­vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail­able to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In­formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen­ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Introduction
Operator’s Manual
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 cat-
alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,
gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail­able for delivery in Europe under our Euro­pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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Introduction
Where to find it
Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro­vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color:
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent­ing or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Her e yo u w il l f ind de sc rip ti on s of th e s afe ty features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi­cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni­cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi­cle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehi­cle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are de­signed to help you find information quickly and easily.
The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation:
this Operator’s Manual
the Service Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi­cle.
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Symbols

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:
Warning! G
Introduction
Symbols
This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi­cle.
Warning notices draw your attention to haz­ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.
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Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.
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Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.
A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.
Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page.
-> In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to cross-reference term defini­tions.
Display
Words appearing in the multi­function display are printed in the type shown here.
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Introduction
Operating safety
Operating safety
Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in­terconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other sys­tems.
Electronic system malfunctions could seri­ously impair the operating safety of your ve­hicle.
Ensure that any repairs or modifications to electronic components are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev­er turn off the engine while driving.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules:
the safety precautions in this manual
the “Technical data” section in this
manual
traffic rules and regulations
motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
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Introduction
Problems with your vehicle
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 one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
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Introduction

Reporting safety defects

Reporting safety defects
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 similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve­hicle safety from the Hotline.
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At a glance

Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Center console
Overhead control panel
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At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
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Item Page
1 Combination switch
Turn signals 43
Windshield wipers 44
High beam 43
2 Cruise control lever 136
3 Instrument cluster 20, 88
4 Voice control system* le-
ver (see separate operat­ing instructions)
5 Steering lock with ignition 29
6 Overhead control panel 25
7 Glove box 139
8 Center console 23, 24
9 Horn
10 Steering wheel adjustment
34
handle*
11 Hood lock release 171
12 Exterior lamp switch 43
At a glance
Cockpit
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At a glance

Instrument cluster

Instrument cluster
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Left indicator lamps
with:
W Low windshield
washer and head­lamp washer* sys­tem fluid level warning lamp
/ Low engine coolant
level warning lamp
N Low engine oil level
warning lamp
1 Supplemental re-
straint system indi­cator lamp
2 Brake pad wear in-
dicator lamp
? Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
_ Telescoping steer-
ing column warning lamp*
200
201
200
52,
197
202
199
200
Item Page
2 Warning display with:
D Coolant tempera-
ture gauge
A Fuel gauge with fuel
reserve warning lamp
Outside temperature indicator
3 Knob for:
Instrument cluster illu-
mination
Resetting trip odome-
ter
Activating Flexible Ser-
vice System (FSS) indi­cator
4 Speedometer with:
L Turn signal
K indicator lamps
88
201
90
88
89
185
Item Page
v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) warning lamp
Trip odometer 89
Main odometer
5 Knob for:
Setting clock 90
6 Tachometer with:
Selector lever position 41, 93
Digital clock 90
7 Right indicator lamps
with:
$ Exterior lamp failure
indicator lamp
A High beam head-
lamp indicator
# Charge indicator
lamp
68,
194
203
43, 84
202
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
; Brake warning
lamp, except Canada
3 Brake warning
lamp, Canada only
¿ Brake Assist Sys-
tem (BAS)/Elec­tronic Stability Program (ESP) mal­function indicator lamp
- Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) malfunc­tion indicator lamp
< Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp
47,
198
68,
194
66,
196
57,
199
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Center console

Upper part
Item Page
1 Cup holder 140
2 Center air outlet adjust-
ment
Side air outlet adjustment 102
3 Climate control 102
Rear window defroster 105
4 Audio system 111
5 Seat heater* passenger
side
6 Anti-theft alarm system in-
dicator lamp
Tow-away alarm switch 72
7 Central locking switch 78
8 Hazard warning flasher
switch – switching on/off
9 ESP control switch 70
10 Headlamp washer* switch 100
11 Seat heater* driver’s side 81
102
81
71
85
At a glance
Center console
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At a glance
Center console
Lower Part
Item Page
1 Selector lever for
automatic transmission*
Gearshift lever for manual transmission
2 Storage compartment
3 Indicator lamp 7 62
4 Switch for opening/closing
windows on passenger side
5 Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
6 Switch for opening/closing
the hardtop
7 Storage compartment 140
Cigarette lighter 143
96
91
127
35
129
Item Page
8 Parking brake lever 42
9 Switch for opening/closing
windows on the driver’s side
10 Program mode selector for
automatic transmission*
11 Ashtray 142
Coin holder 142
127
97
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Overhead control panel

Item Page
1 Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone* and voice control system* (see separate operating instruc­tions)
2 Interior lighting control 86
3 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
4 Garage door opener 152
5 Rear view mirror 35, 99
144
At a glance
Overhead control panel
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Getting started

Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
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Getting started

Unlocking

The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func­tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor­mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will help you with further in­formation. The corresponding page refer­ences are at the end of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the remote control
Remote control with folding key
1 Release button for key 2
Lock button
3
Œ Unlock button
4
 Panic button (page 65)
Press unlock button Œ on the re-
mote control.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.
Press release button 1 on the remote
control.
The key folds out.
Get in the vehicle and insert the key in
the steering lock (
page 29).
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Getting started
Unlocking
Steering lock positions
Steering lock
0 For removing key
The steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock. If nec­essary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to en­gage.
1 Power supply to some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock the vehi­cle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi­cle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious per­sonal injury.
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The key can only be withdrawn in position 0.
If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the key to be turned clockwise to position 1.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The key can only be removed from the steering lock with the gear selector lever in position P.
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To prevent accelerated battery dis­charge and a possible dead battery, always remove the key from the steering lock.
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Getting started

Adjusting

Adjusting
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All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas­tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Seats
The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.
Warning! G
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined. Sitting in an excessively re­clined position can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause se­rious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (
Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad­justed.
page 37).
Warning! G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the steering lock and lock your ve­hicle.
The power seats* can also be operated with the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu­pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
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