Mercedes-benz SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR, SKL 320, CLASS SLK owners Manual

SLK

Operator’s Manual

SLK 230 Kompressor

SLK 320

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 investment of your time:

Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

Please abide by 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.

DaimlerChrysler AG

Introduction

 

Product information ..........................

5

Operator’s manual .............................

6

Where to find it ................................

11

Reporting Safety Defects ................

13

Instruments and controls

 

Instruments and controls ...............

16

Center console ..............................

18

Overhead control panel ...............

19

Operation

 

Vehicle keys ......................................

22

Remote control with

 

folding master key ......................

22

Start lock-out ....................................

24

General notes on the

 

central locking system ...............

24

Central locking system ...................

25

Remote control .............................

25

Panic button ..................................

27

Doors ..................................................

28

Central locking switch ....................

30

Automatic central locking ...............

31

Emergency unlocking in

 

case of accident ..........................

32

Trunk .................................................

33

Emergency release

 

for trunk lid .................................

35

Antitheft alarm system ...................

35

Tow-away alarm ...............................

37

Seats ..................................................

38

Seat heater ........................................

42

Seat belts and integrated

 

restraint system ..........................

44

Seat belts ..........................................

44

Seat belt nonusage

 

warning system ............................

45

BabySmartTM airbag

 

deactivation system ...................

50

Self-test BabySmartTM without

 

special child

 

seat installed .................................

51

Supplemental restraint

 

system (SRS) ................................

51

Emergency tensioning

 

retractor (ETR) ............................

52

Airbags ..............................................

52

Safety guidelines for the

 

seat belt, emergency

 

tensioning retractor

 

and airbag ....................................

59

Infant and child

 

restraint systems .........................

61

Adjusting telescoping

 

steering column ..........................

63

Rear view mirrors ............................

64

Instrument cluster ...........................

68

Flexible service

 

system (FSS) ................................

75

Checking engine oil level ...............

77

Engine oil consumption ..................

78

Exterior lamp switch .......................

79

Headlamp cleaning system ............

80

Combination switch ........................

81

Hazard warning flasher

 

switch ............................................

83

Climate control .................................

84

Rear window defroster ....................

88

Audio and telephone,

 

operation ......................................

91

Contents

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Contents

Power windows ...............................

109

Interior lighting ..............................

110

Night security illumination ..........

110

Sun visors with Vanity Mirror ......

111

Interior .............................................

111

Cup holder and glove box .............

112

Storage compartments ...................

113

Ashtrays ...........................................

114

Coin Holder ......................................

114

Lighter ..............................................

115

Parcel net in

 

passenger footwell .....................

116

Shelf behind roll bars .....................

116

Cellular telephone ..........................

116

Garage door opener ........................

117

Retractable hardtop .......................

120

Wind screen ....................................

125

Luggage cover .................................

126

2

Driving

 

Control and operation

 

of radio transmitters ................

128

The first 1 000 miles

 

(1 500 km) .................................

129

Maintenance ..................................

129

Tele Aid ............................................

130

Catalytic converter .........................

138

Emission control .............................

139

Steering lock ..................................

140

Starting and turning off

 

the engine ..................................

142

Manual transmission ....................

143

Automatic transmission ...............

144

Parking brake .................................

153

Driving instructions .......................

154

Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ........

154

Drinking and driving .................

154

Pedals ...........................................

154

Power assistance ........................

155

Brakes ..........................................

155

Driving off ...................................

156

Parking ........................................

156

Tires .............................................

157

Snow chains ................................

160

Winter driving instructions ......

160

Block heater ................................

162

Deep water ..................................

162

Passenger compartment ...........

162

Traveling abroad ........................

162

Cruise control .................................

163

Brake assist system (BAS) ............

166

Antilock brake system (ABS) .......

168

Electronic stability

 

program (ESP) ...........................

170

What you should know

 

at the gas station .......................

174

Check regularly and

 

before a long trip ......................

176

Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator

 

lamps in the instrument

 

cluster .........................................

178

On-board diagnostic system .....

178

Check engine malfunction

 

indicator lamp .............................

178

Brake warning lamp ..................

179

Brake pad wear

 

indicator lamp .............................

180

Seat belt nonusage

 

warning lamp ..............................

180

Supplemental restraint

 

system (SRS)

 

indicator lamp .............................

180

Fuel reserve and fuel cap

 

placement warning ....................

181

Electronic stability

 

program (ESP) —

 

warning lamp ..............................

181

BAS / ESP malfunction

 

indicator lamp .............................

181

ABS malfunction

 

indicator lamp .............................

182

Telescoping steering

 

column warning lamp ................

182

Low engine coolant level

 

warning lamp ..............................

183

Low windshield and

 

headlamp washer system

 

fluid level warning lamp ...........

183

Low engine oil level

 

warning lamp ..............................

184

Charge indicator lamp ...............

184

Exterior lamp failure

 

indicator lamp .............................

185

Additional function

 

indicator lamps

 

(in the odometer display) ..........

185

Malfunction and indicator

 

lamp in the center console .......

185

AIRBAG OFF

 

indicator lamp .............................

185

Practical hints

 

First aid kit ......................................

188

Stowing things

 

in the vehicle .............................

188

Fuses ................................................

188

Hood .................................................

190

Automatic transmission

 

fluid level ...................................

192

Checking engine oil level .............

193

Coolant level ...................................

194

Adding coolant ...........................

194

Windshield and

 

headlamp washer system ........

195

Air pump, spare wheel,

 

vehicle tools,

 

storage compartment ................

196

Vehicle jack .....................................

197

Wheels .............................................

198

Tire replacement ........................

198

Rotating wheels ..........................

199

Spare wheel ....................................

200

Spare wheel bolts .......................

201

Changing wheels ...........................

202

Inflating the collapsible

 

spare tire .....................................

207

Storing spare wheel in

 

wheel well ...................................

208

Tire inflation pressure ..................

209

Contents

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Contents

Battery .............................................

210

Jump starting ..................................

212

Towing the vehicle .........................

214

Transmission selector lever,

 

manually unlocking ..................

217

Exterior lamps ................................

218

Headlamp assembly ...................

219

Taillamp assemblies ..................

222

Changing batteries in the

 

remote control ...........................

224

Synchronizing

 

remote control ............................

225

Emergency engine shut-down .....

226

Raising hardtop manually ............

226

Replacing wiper blade insert .......

231

Antenna ...........................................

232

Manual release of

 

fuel filler flap .............................

232

Vehicle care

 

Cleaning and care

 

of the vehicle .............................

234

Power washer ..............................

235

4

Paintwork, painted body

 

components ................................

235

Tar stains ....................................

235

Engine cleaning .........................

236

Vehicle washing .........................

236

Headlamps, taillamps,

 

turn signal lenses ......................

237

Window cleaning .......................

237

Rear window cleaning ..............

237

Wiper blades ..............................

238

Light alloy wheels .....................

238

Instrument cluster .....................

238

Steering wheel and

 

gear selector lever .....................

239

Cup holder ..................................

239

Hard plastic trim items .............

239

Plastic and rubber parts ...........

239

Headliner and shelf

 

behind roll bars ..........................

239

Upholstery ..................................

239

Seat belts .....................................

240

Technical data

 

Spare parts service ........................

242

Warranty coverage .........................

242

Identification labels ......................

243

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............

245

Technical data ................................

248

Fuels, coolants, lubricants

 

etc. – capacities .........................

252

Engine oils ......................................

254

Engine oil additives .......................

254

Air conditioner refrigerant ...........

254

Brake fluid ......................................

254

Premium unleaded gasoline ........

255

Fuel requirements .........................

255

Gasoline additives .........................

256

Coolants ...........................................

256

Consumer information ..................

258

Index

 

Index ................................................

260

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 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.

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

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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 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.

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, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

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 buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet.

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.

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Introduction

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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 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

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 Client 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 Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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 under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

In the USA:

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

849 Eglinton Avenue East

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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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 vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

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: Indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.

Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.

Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.

Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.

Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.

Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.

Explanation of color used:

Warning notices for the protection of yourself and others appear on red background.

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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:

Client 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

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 1-800-327-4236

(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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Instruments and controls

 

Instruments and controls ...............

16

Center console ..............................

18

Overhead control panel ...............

19

Contents - Instruments and controls

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

 

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

Index

and controls

cluster display

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercedes-benz SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR, SKL 320, CLASS SLK owners Manual

Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

 

Practical hints

 

 

Car care

Technical

 

Index

and controls

cluster display

 

 

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments and controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments and controls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Side defroster outlet, adjustable

2 Cruise control switch, see page 163

3 Side air outlet, adjustable

4 Combination switch, see page 81

5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 79

6 Hood lock release, see page 190

7 Instrument cluster, see page 68

8 Horn (with key in steering lock position 1 or 2)

9 Airbag

10Steering wheel adjustment handle, see page 64

11Steering lock with ignition/starter switch, see page 140

12Voice recognition system switch, see separate operating instructions

13Cup holder, see page 112

14Center air outlets, adjustable

15Air volume control for center air outlets

16Climate control, see page 84 Rear window defroster switch

17Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock position 1 or 2), see page 112

18Audio system, see page 91

19Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 83

20Central locking switch, see page 30

21Left seat heater switch, see page 42

22Headlamp washer switch, see page 80

23ESP control switch, see page 172

24Tow-away alarm switch, see page 37

25Right seat heater switch, see page 42

26Ashtray, coin holder, see page 114

27Storage compartment

Instruments and controls

 

 

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Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

 

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

Index

and controls

cluster display

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

and controls

cluster display

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments and controls

Center console

 

Practical hints

Car care

 

Technical

Index

 

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 185

 

2

Power window switch, see page 109

 

3

Parking brake lever, see page 153

 

 

4

Mirror adjustment switch, see page 65

 

5

Hardtop operation switch, see page 120

 

6

Lighter, storage compartment, see page 115

 

Overhead control panel

1

Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

voice recognition system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Interior lighting, see page 110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Garage door opener, see page 117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rear view mirror, see page 65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments and controls

 

 

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Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

 

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

Index

and controls

cluster display

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments

 

 

 

 

Operation

Driving

and controls

 

 

 

Contents - Operation

 

 

Operation

 

 

Vehicle keys ......................................

 

22

Remote control

 

 

 

with folding master key

.............

22

Start lock-out ....................................

 

24

General notes on

 

 

 

the central locking system ........

24

Central locking system ...................

 

25

 

Remote control .............................

 

25

 

Panic button ..................................

 

27

Doors ..................................................

 

28

Central locking switch ....................

 

30

Automatic central locking

..............

31

Emergency unlocking in case of

 

 

accident ........................................

 

32

Trunk .................................................

 

33

Instrument

 

Practical hints

Car care

 

Technical

Index

cluster display

 

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency release for trunk lid ...

35

Airbags ..............................................

 

52

Antitheft alarm system

...................

35

Safety guidelines for the seat belt,

 

Tow-away alarm ...............................

 

 

37

emergency tensioning retractor

 

Seats

 

 

 

 

 

38

and airbag ....................................

 

59

 

 

 

 

 

Infant and child

 

 

Seat heater

 

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

 

 

 

restraint systems

 

61

Seat belts and integrated restraint

 

.........................

 

Adjusting telescoping steering

 

system

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

 

 

 

column

 

63

Seat belts

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rear view mirrors

 

64

Seat belt nonusage

 

 

 

 

 

Instrument cluster

 

68

warning system

 

 

45

 

 

 

Flexible service system (FSS)

75

BabySmart

TM

airbag deactivation

 

 

 

Checking engine

 

 

system ..........................................

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

 

 

 

TM

without

 

oil level .........................................

 

77

Self-test BabySmart

 

Engine oil consumption

78

special child seat installed ..........

51

Supplemental restraint system

 

Exterior lamp switch .......................

79

(SRS) ..............................................

 

 

 

 

 

51

Headlamp cleaning system ............

80

Emergency tensioning retractor

 

Combination switch

........................

81

(ETR) .............................................

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

 

Hazard warning flasher switch

.....83

Climate control .................................

84

Rear window defroster ....................

88

Audio and telephone, operation ....

91

Power windows ...............................

109

Interior lighting ..............................

110

Night security illumination ..........

110

Sun visors with Vanity Mirror ......

111

Interior .............................................

111

Cup holder and glove box .............

112

Storage compartments ...................

113

Ashtrays ...........................................

114

Coin Holder .....................................

114

Lighter ..............................................

115

Parcel net in

 

passenger footwell

.....................116

Shelf behind roll bars .....................

116

Cellular telephone ..........................

116

Garage door opener ........................

117

Retractable hardtop .......................

120

Wind screen ....................................

125

Luggage cover .................................

126

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Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

 

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

Index

and controls

cluster display

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments

Operation

Driving

Instrument

 

Practical hints

Car care

Technical

Index

and controls

cluster display

 

data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Central locking system

 

 

22

 

 

 

Vehicle keys

 

 

 

Remote control with folding master key

 

Included with your vehicle are:

2 remote controls with folding master keys,

1 valet key,

1 flat key.

1

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.

The remote control operates all locks on the vehicle.

To release the key, press button (1). The key unfolds from the holder by itself.

The transmitter for the remote control is located in the key holder.

The valet key (1) works only in the driver’s door lock and the steering lock. It unlocks both doors, trunk and fuel filler flap.

The valet key (1) will not work in the trunk and glove box lock.

The flat key (2) fits all locks on the vehicle.

Notes:

Do not give the master key to an unauthorized person.

We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never leave the flat key in the vehicle.

Obtaining replacement keys

Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Instruments

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Instrument

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Central locking system

Start lock-out

Important!

Removing the key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started.

Turning the key in the steering lock to position 2 deactivates the start lock-out.

Note:

In case the engine cannot be started, and Áand îare shown in the odometer display field, the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).

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General notes on the central locking system

If the key in the steering lock is in position 2, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote control.

If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:

Check the batteries of the remote control, see page 224.

Synchronize the remote control, see page 225.

Central locking system

Remote control

Due to the extended operational range of the remote control, it could be possible to unintentionally lock or unlock the vehicle by pressing the transmit button.

The vehicle doors, trunk, storage compartment in armrest, and fuel filler flap can be centrally locked and unlocked via remote control.

1 Transmit button

‹Locking

ŒUnlocking

2 PANIC button

3 Release button for master key

4 Transmitter eye and lamp for battery check

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Locking and unlocking with remote control

Unlocking:

Press transmit button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the vehicle is unlocked.

The remote control can be programmed for two kinds of unlocking modes (see below):

Selective unlocking mode –

Press transmit button Œonce to unlock driver’s door, storage compartment in armrest, and fuel filler flap. Press transmit button Œtwice to unlock both doors, storage compartment in armrest, fuel filler flap, and trunk.

Global unlocking mode –

Press transmit button Πonce to unlock both doors, storage compartment in armrest, fuel filler flap, and trunk.

Notes:

If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the remote control, neither door is opened, the key is not inserted in the steering lock, or the central locking switch is not activated, the vehicle will automatically lock.

Locking:

Press transmit button ‹once. All turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked.

If the turn signal lamps do not blink, a door or trunk is not closed properly.

Note:

If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the remote control (if ok, battery check lamp in transmitter will light briefly when transmitting) or to synchronize the remote control, see page 224

and 225.

The presently active unlocking mode (selective or global) can only be determined by unlocking the vehicle with the remote control (see below for changing mode).

Choosing global or selective mode on remote control

Press and hold transmit buttons ‹and Œ simultaneously for five seconds to reprogram the remote control. Battery check lamp will blink two times indicating the completed mode change.

Panic button

1

To activate press and hold button (1) for at least one second. An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 3 minutes.

To deactivate press button (1) again, or turn key in steering lock to position 2.

Note:

For operation in the USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void to the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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