Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2010, SLK300 2010, SLK55 AMG 2010, SLK350 2010 User Manual
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the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.
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demonstration of your trust in our company
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 18
Contents
At a glance ........................................... 23
Safety and security ............................. 31
Controls in detail ................................. 55
Operation ........................................... 189
Practical hints ................................... 233
Technical data ................................... 291
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1, 2, 3 ...
911 Emergency calls ........................ 152
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 48
Indicator lamp ................................
257
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 237
Accessory weight .............................. 217
Accidents ............................................. 82
Air bags ........................................... 33
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 179
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 152
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 303
Gasoline ......................................... 304
Address change ................................... 19
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 201
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 241, 255
Air bags ................................................ 33
Emergency call upon deployment .. 179
Front, driver and passenger ............. 35
Head-thorax ..................................... 36
Knee bags ........................................ 36
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ................... 29, 37, 263
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 303
Air distribution .................................. 168
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 217
Air pump (electric) ............................ 280
Air recirculation mode ...................... 169
AIRSCARF neck-level heating ............. 65
Air vents ............................................. 166
Air volume .......................................... 168
Alarm system
see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...... 279
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ............................................ 97
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 305
Antilock Brake System
see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 51
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 51
Immobilizer ...................................... 51
Tow-away alarm ............................... 52
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment .................... 175
Ashtray ............................................... 177
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 217
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 100
Audio system ..................................... 112
Adjusting volume ........................... 117
Audio and telephone operation ...... 112
Audio AUX mode ............................ 145
Bluetooth® settings ....................... 120
CD mode ........................................ 131
Components .................................. 112
iPod® (media interface) ................. 139
Media interface .............................. 139
MP3 mode ..................................... 131
Operating safety ............................ 112
Radio operation ............................. 121
Satellite radio ................................ 125
Switching on and off ...................... 117
System settings ............................. 119
Telephone ...................................... 146
USB devices (media interface) ....... 139
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 69
Automatic central locking .......... 59, 108
Automatic climate control
see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 71
Automatic interior lighting control .... 75
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Automatic locking when driving ...... 108
Automatic shift program .................... 88
Automatic transmission ..................... 85
Automatic shift program .................. 88
Gear range indicator ........................ 88
Gear ranges ..................................... 88
Gear selector lever ...........................
86
Kickdown ......................................... 87
Kickdown (manual shift program) .... 92
Manual shift program ....................... 90
One-touch gearshifting .................... 89
Program mode indicator .................. 89
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ................ 88
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) .................... 90
Shifting procedure ........................... 86
Steering wheel gearshift control ...... 89
Transmission position indicator ....... 87
Transmission positions .................... 87
AUX socket ........................................ 145
Axle oils .............................................. 301
B
Back button ....................................... 116
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 252
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 217
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 49
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition .......................... 57
Replacing ....................................... 266
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 282
Charging ........................................ 283
Jump starting ................................. 283
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Bead (tire) .......................................... 217
Beverage holders
see Cup holders
Bluetooth® settings .......................... 120
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Index
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 197
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 244
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 243
Brakes ................................................ 222
High-performance brake system .... 223
Parking brake ................................... 83
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Break-in period .................................. 190
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
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CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 21
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 19
Calls (phone) ..............................
Can holders
see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 300
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 231
CD player ............................................ 131
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 59, 108
Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 59
SmartKey ......................................... 56
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 59
Certification label .............................. 292
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 33
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off ........................................ 37
Infant and child restraint systems .... 45
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 37
Safety notes ..................................... 45
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 232
Cigarette lighter ................................ 177
110, 146
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Clear button ....................................... 116
Climate control
see Climate control system
Climate control system .................... 162
Air conditioning ............................. 165
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 303
Air distribution ............................... 168
Air recirculation mode ................... 169
Air vents ........................................ 166
Air volume ..................................... 168
Automatic mode ............................ 166
Deactivating system ...................... 165
Front defroster .............................. 168
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........ 169
Residual heat and ventilation ......... 169
Temperature .................................. 166
Clock ...................................... 26, 93, 105
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 217
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) .......... 300
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 234
COMAND system
see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 73
Control system .................................... 93
Multifunction display ....................... 95
Multifunction steering wheel ............ 94
Resetting to factory settings .......... 102
Control system menus ........................ 96
AMG ................................................. 97
Audio/DVD .................................... 100
Navigation ..................................... 101
Settings ......................................... 102
Standard display .............................. 96
Telephone ...................................... 110
Trip computer ................................ 109
Vehicle status message memory ... 101
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 108
Instrument cluster ......................... 103
Lighting .......................................... 105
Time/Date ..................................... 105
Vehicle ........................................... 108
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 108
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
............... 305
Capacities ...................................... 301
Checking level ............................... 196
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................... 75
Cruise control .................................... 159
Activating ....................................... 160
Canceling ....................................... 160
Changing the set speed ................. 161
Last stored speed .......................... 161
Lever .............................................. 160
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Resume function ............................ 161
Setting current speed .................... 160
Cup holders ........................................ 176
Curb weight ....................................... 217
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 21
Customer Relations Department ....... 21
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Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 21
Date, Setting ...................................... 105
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 72
Switching on or off ......................... 106
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 169
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ...... 168
Rear window .................................. 170
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 107
Interior lighting .............................. 107
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................... 82
With starting .................................... 80
Digital speedometer ............................ 97
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
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Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 209
Displays
Digital speedometer ........................ 97
Maintenance service indicator ....... 225
Messages in the multifunction
........................................... 236
display
Multifunction display ....................... 95
Outside temperature ............... 97, 104
Symbol messages .......................... 243
Text messages ............................... 237
Trip computer ................................ 109
Vehicle status message memory ... 101
Vehicle system settings ................. 102
Door control panel .............................. 30
Doors
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 56
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Opening from inside ......................... 58
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 182
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 264
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 217
Drinking and driving ......................... 221
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 224
Hydroplaning ................................. 224
Instructions ............................. 80, 221
In winter ........................................ 220
Problems ......................................... 82
Safety systems ................................ 47
Systems ......................................... 159
Through standing water ................. 224
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 79
Driving off .................................... 81, 224
Driving safety systems ....................... 47
ABS .................................................. 48
BAS .................................................. 49
ESP® ................................................ 49
ETS .................................................. 50
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 159
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ........................................ 87
Index
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Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 67, 108
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 20
Power outlet .................................. 177
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 234
Flat tire .......................................... 273
Hazard warning flasher .................... 74
Roadside Assistance ................ 19, 180
Towing the vehicle ......................... 285
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 179
Telephone ...................................... 152
Emergency operations
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 182
Retractable hardtop ....................... 266
Trunk lid, emergency release ........... 60
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 225
Information label ............................ 293
System warranties ........................... 18
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............ 190
Cleaning ......................................... 228
Compartment ................................ 192
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 26, 262
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Number .......................................... 293
Starting ............................................ 80
Turning off ....................................... 84
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 195
Additives ........................................ 303
Checking level ............................... 193
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Consumption ................................. 193
Messages in the multifunction
........................................... 250
display
Oil dipstick ..................................... 193
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 302
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 49
ETS .................................................. 50
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 237
Warning lamp ................................. 260
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 43
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 50
Express operation
Power windows ................................ 78
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 71
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 68
Parking position ............................... 69
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 24
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Fastening the seat belts ..................... 42
First aid kit .........................................
234
Flat tire ............................................... 273
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 281
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 277
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 273
Spare wheel ........................... 273, 300
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 273
Floormats ........................................... 187
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 301
Brake fluid ..................................... 301
Capacities ...................................... 300
Engine coolant ............................... 301
Engine oil ....................................... 301
Hydraulic fluid ................................ 302
Manual transmission oil ................. 301
Power steering fluid ....................... 301
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 302
Fog lamps ............................................. 73
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 252, 254
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front lamps
see Headlamps
Front seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Fuel ..................................................... 190
Additives ........................................ 304
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 301
Drive sensibly–safe fuel ................. 221
Fuel consumption statistics ........... 109
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 191
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 26, 261
Premium unleaded gasoline ........... 303
Refueling ........................................ 190
Requirements ................................ 303
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 191
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........ 300
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 301
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 191
Refueling ........................................ 190
Fuses .................................................. 288
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Garage door opener .................... 30, 183
Gasoline
see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 218
Gear range ........................................... 88
Indicator .......................................... 88
Limiting ............................................ 89
Shifting into optimal ........................ 90
Gear selector lever .............................. 86
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Gearshift pattern ............................. 86
Lock ........................................... 80, 86
Shifting procedure ........................... 86
Transmission position indicator ....... 87
Transmission positions .................... 87
Gearshift lever ..................................... 84
Gearshift pattern ............................. 84
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
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Glove box ........................................... 174
Gross Axle Weight Rating
see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 218
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 218
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Halogen headlamps
see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 231
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 74
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 74
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ............. 71
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 71
Bi-Xenon .................................. 71, 269
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229
Cleaning system .............................. 74
Daytime running lamp mode ............ 72
Delayed shut-off ............................ 107
Halogen ......................................... 269
High-beam flasher ............................ 74
High-beam headlamps ..................... 74
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 71
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Switch .............................................. 71
Headliner, cleaning and care of ....... 231
Head restraints .................................... 62
Adjustment ...................................... 62
Head-thorax air bags ........................... 36
Heated steering wheel ........................ 67
Height adjustment
Seats ............................................... 62
High-beam flasher ............................... 74
High-beam headlamps ................ 74, 269
Indicator lamp .................................. 26
High-performance brake system ..... 223
Hood ................................................... 192
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Horn ...................................................... 25
Hydroplaning ..................................... 224
Index
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Identification labels .......................... 292
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 293
Ignition ........................................... 61, 80
Immobilizer .......................................... 51
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ........................ 30, 58
Instrument cluster ........................ 26, 92
Illumination ...................................... 93
Lamps ............................................ 256
Multifunction display ....................... 95
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interfere with radio reception .......... 141
Interior lighting ................................... 75
Delayed shut-off ............................ 107
Emergency lighting .......................... 76
Reading lamps ................................. 75
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 68
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 69
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ............................. 76
Rain sensor ...................................... 76
iPod® (media interface) .................... 139
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Jack ..................................................... 235
Jump starting ..................................... 283
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 58
Replacing
......................................... 58
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Unlocking/locking manually .......... 264
Valet locking .................................... 61
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp .......................... 57
Checking batteries ........................... 57
Factory setting
................................. 57
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 57
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 57
Locking/unlocking ........................... 56
Loss of ............................................. 58
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 246
Remote control ................................ 56
Replacing ......................................... 58
Replacing batteries ........................ 266
Restoring to factory setting ............. 57
Selective setting .............................. 57
Starter switch positions ................... 61
Kickdown ............................................. 87
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..... 92
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 218
Knee bags ............................................ 36
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Labels
Certification ................................... 292
Emission control information
......... 293
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 205
Tire inflation pressure .................... 200
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 71
Front .............................................. 269
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 252
Switching on/off .............................. 71
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 26, 257
Brakes ..................................... 27, 257
Engine malfunction .................. 26, 262
ESP® ........................................ 26, 260
Fog lamps ........................................ 73
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 26, 261
High-beam headlamps ............... 26, 74
Instrument cluster ................... 26, 256
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale .................. 26, 262
Passenger front air bag
off ...................................... 29, 37, 263
Seat belt telltale ................ 26, 42, 259
SRS ....................................
26, 32, 260
Turn signals ..................................... 26
Language, selecting .......................... 104
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 253
Replacing bulbs ............................. 269
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 230
Lighter
see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 70
Daytime running lamp mode ............ 72
Exterior ............................................ 71
Interior ............................................. 75
Limp-home mode ................................. 92
Load index (tires) ...................... 213, 218
Locator lighting ................................. 106
Locking the vehicle
Manually ........................................ 265
SmartKey ......................................... 56
Loss of
Key .................................................. 58
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 292
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 71
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 71
Switching on .................................... 71
Lubricants .......................................... 300
Luggage cover ................................... 173
Lumbar support ................................... 64
M
Maintenance ........................................ 19
Maintenance System
Service indicator display
................ 226
Service indicator message ............. 225
Service term exceeded .................. 226
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 71
Manual shift program ......................... 90
Manual transmission .......................... 84
Gearshift lever ................................. 84
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Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 218
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 218
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 218
Mechanical key
see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 139
Memory function ................................. 70
Menus
see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 68
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 69
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 69
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 68
Interior rear view mirror ................... 68
Memory function .............................. 70
Vanity mirror .................................. 176
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 303
Motor Octane Number
see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 131
Multifunction display .......................... 95
Symbol messages .......................... 243
Text messages ............................... 237
Vehicle status messages ............... 236
Multifunction display messages
ABS ................................................ 237
Advanced TPMS ..................... 241, 255
Air bags ......................................... 239
Alternator ...................................... 249
Battery ........................................... 249
Brake fluid ..................................... 244
Brake pads ..................................... 243
Check engine ................................. 247
Coolant .......................................... 247
Cruise control ................................ 241
Doors ............................................. 245
Engine oil ....................................... 250
Engine service ............................... 247
ESP® .............................................. 237
Fog lamps .............................. 252, 254
Gas cap .......................................... 251
High-beam lamps ........................... 253
Hood .............................................. 245
Index
License plate lamps ....................... 253
Light sensor ................................... 253
Low-beam lamps
Parking brake ................................ 244
Parking lamps ................................ 253
Passenger front air bag .................. 239
Reserve fuel ................................... 251
Retractable hardtop ....................... 246
Reverse lamp ................................. 252
Side marker lamps ......................... 252
SmartKey ....................................... 246
SRS ................................................ 245
Tail lamps ...................................... 254
Tele Aid .......................................... 245
Tire inflation pressure ............ 241, 255
Tire pressure monitor .................... 241
Tires ...................................... 241, 255
Trunk ............................................. 245
Turn signals ................................... 255
Washer fluid ................................... 247
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 66
Buttons ............................................ 94
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Easy-entry/exit feature ........... 67, 108
Gearshift control .............................. 89
Heating ............................................ 67
Memory function .............................. 70
Overview .......................................... 27
N
Navigation menu ............................... 101
Navigation system
see Separate operating instructions
Nets, parcel ....................................... 174
Night security illumination .............. 107
Normal occupant weight .................. 218
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 293
O
Occupant Classification System
see
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 218
............................ 253
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Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 33
Children and air bags
....................... 33
Children in the vehicle ..................... 45
Fastening the seat belts ................... 42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 45
Introduction ..................................... 32
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37, 263
Seat belts .................................. 34, 40
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 37
Self-test ........................................... 39
Odometer ............................................. 95
Oil, oil level
see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ....................... 89
Operating safety .................................. 20
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 229
Outside temperature
see Displays
Overhead control panel ...................... 30
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 228
Paintwork code ................................. 293
Panic alarm .......................................... 47
Parcel nets ......................................... 174
Parking ................................................. 83
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs
............................. 269
Parking brake ...................................... 83
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 244
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 69
Transmission position ...................... 87
Parts service ...................................... 292
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ...................... 35
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 239
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ....................... 29, 37, 263
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 221
Phone
see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 230
Power assistance .............................. 222
Power outlet ...................................... 177
Power seats
see Seats
Power washer .................................... 228
Power windows ................................... 78
Cleaning ......................................... 229
Door windows .................................. 78
Operation ......................................... 78
Rear side windows ........................... 79
Synchronizing .................................. 79
Practical hints ................................... 234
Problems
While driving .................................... 82
With vehicle ..................................... 21
With wipers ...................................... 77
Product information ............................ 18
Production options weight ............... 218
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program .................. 88
Manual shift program ....................... 90
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 218
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RACETIMER .......................................... 98
Radio .................................................. 121
Satellite radio
................................ 125
Selecting stations .......................... 100
Radio transmitters ............................ 224
Rain sensor
see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 301
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps
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Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear window defroster ..................... 170
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 198, 218
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 303
Refueling ............................................ 190
Regular checks .................................. 191
Reminder, Seat belt
see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 182
Replacing
Key .................................................. 58
Replacing bulbs ................................. 267
Reporting safety defects .................... 21
Research Octane Number
see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 251
Warning lamp ........................... 26, 261
Reset button .................................. 27, 92
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Retractable hardtop .......................... 170
Locking .......................................... 172
Luggage cover ............................... 173
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 246
Operating manually ........................ 266
Wind screen ................................... 173
Rims ........................................... 218, 297
Roadside Assistance ................... 19, 180
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 303
Roof
see Retractable hardtop
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 230
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Safety
Driving safety systems ..................... 47
Occupant safety ...............................
32
Reporting defects ............................ 21
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Index
Satellite radio .................................... 125
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 43
Seat belts ............................................. 40
Children in the vehicle ..................... 45
Cleaning .........................................
Fastening ......................................... 42
Proper use of ................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Safety notes ..................................... 40
Telltale ..................................... 26, 259
Seat heating ......................................... 65
Seating capacity ................................ 206
Seats ..................................................... 62
Adjustment ...................................... 62
Easy-entry/exit feature .................... 67
Heating ............................................ 65
Memory function .............................. 70
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 39
Tele Aid .......................................... 178
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 292
Service and warranty information ..... 18
Service intervals
see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 210
Settings
Factory setting (SmartKey) .............. 57
Memory function .............................. 70
Menu ............................................. 102
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............ 57
Shelf behind roll bars ........................ 175
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 252
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 219
Side windows
see Power windows
231
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SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 220
Snow tires
see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 297
Mounting ....................................... 277
Storage location ............................ 235
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 160
Resume function ............................ 161
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ................... 26, 32, 260
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Standing water, driving through ...... 224
Starter switch positions
SmartKey ......................................... 61
Starting difficulties (engine) .............. 80
Starting the engine ............................. 80
Steering column
see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control ....... 89
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 183
Storage compartments ..................... 174
Storing tires ....................................... 210
Sun visors .......................................... 176
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Tachometer .......................................... 93
Overspeed range ............................. 93
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses
............................. 229
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 254
Tar stains ........................................... 228
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 303
Brake fluid ..................................... 303
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 300
Coolant .......................................... 304
Engine oil additives ........................ 303
Engine oils ..................................... 302
Fuel requirements .......................... 303
Gasoline additives
.......................... 304
Identification labels ....................... 292
Premium unleaded gasoline ........... 303
Rims and tires ................................ 297
Spare wheel ................................... 300
Vehicle specification SLK 300 ....... 294
Vehicle specification SLK 350 ....... 295
Vehicle specification SLK 55 AMG . 296
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 302, 306
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 178
Emergency calls ............................. 179
Information button ......................... 181
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 180
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Remote door unlock ...................... 182
Roadside Assistance button .......... 180
Search & Send ............................... 182
SOS button .................................... 180
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 183
System self-test ............................. 178
Telephone .................................... 27, 146
Answering/ending a call ................ 110
Call lists ......................................... 156
Emergency calls “911” .................. 152
Hands-free microphone ................... 30
Making calls ................................... 156
Menu ............................................. 110
Operation ....................................... 110
Phone book ........................... 111, 153
Redialing ........................................ 111
Temperature
Interior temperature ...................... 166
Outside .................................... 97, 104
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 281
Time setting ....................................... 105
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TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 219
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 205
Tire and loading terminology ........... 217
TIREFIT ............................................... 273
Tire Identification Number
see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 201
Important notes on ........................ 199
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 200
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 205
Tire labeling ....................................... 212
Tire load rating .................................. 218
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 219
Tire repair kit
see TIREFIT
Tires ........................................... 197, 297
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 201
Air pressure ................................... 198
Care and maintenance ................... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 210
Direction of rotation, spinning ....... 209
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 199
Inflation pressure .................. 200, 201
Information placard ....................... 205
Inspection ...................................... 209
Labeling ......................................... 212
Load index ............................. 213, 218
Load rating .................................... 218
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 241, 255
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 219
Problems under-/overinflation ...... 200
Retreads ........................................ 197
Rims and tires (technical data) ...... 297
Rotation ......................................... 212
Service life ..................................... 210
Sizes .............................................. 297
Snow chains .................................. 220
Speed rating .......................... 214, 219
Storing ........................................... 210
Index
Temperature .......................... 199, 211
Terminology ................................... 217
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 273
Tire Identification Number ............. 219
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale .................. 26, 262
Traction ................................. 211, 219
Tread ............................................. 219
Tread depth ........................... 210, 219
Treadwear ...................................... 211
Treadwear indicators ............. 210, 219
Vehicle maximum load on .............. 219
Wear pattern .................................. 212
Winter tires ............................ 219, 297
Tire speed rating ....................... 214, 219
Total load limit ................................... 219
Tow-away alarm .................................. 52
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 286
Vehicle ........................................... 285
Towing eye bolt ................................. 286
Traction ...................................... 211, 219
Transmission
see Automatic transmission or
Manual transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 195
Transmission gear selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................... 87
Traveling abroad ............................... 224
Tread (tires) ....................................... 219
Tread depth (tires) .................... 210, 219
Treadwear .......................................... 211
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 210, 219
Trip computer menu ......................... 109
Trip odometer, resetting ..................... 93
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Opening ........................................... 60
Trunk lid emergency release ............ 60
Unlocking manually ....................... 265
Valet locking .................................... 61
Turning off the engine ........................ 84
Turn signals ......................................... 73
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229
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Indicator lamps ................................ 26
Messages in the multifunction
........................................... 255
display
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 210, 219
Units
Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 104
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 303
Unlocking the vehicle
Manually
........................................ 264
SmartKey ......................................... 56
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 231
USB devices (media interface) ......... 139
Useful features .................................. 176
V
Valet locking ........................................ 61
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 282
Care ............................................... 227
Control system ................................ 93
Identification Number (VIN) ........... 292
Locking/unlocking
........................... 56
Lowering (wheel change) ............... 281
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 20
Towing ........................................... 285
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 264
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 292
Vehicle jack
see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................... 70
Vehicle loading
Load limit ....................................... 206
Terminology ................................... 217
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 219
Vehicle specification
SLK 300 ......................................... 294
SLK 350 ......................................... 295
SLK 55 AMG .................................. 296
Vehicle status message memory .... 101
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 234
Vehicle washing
see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
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Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt
..... 42
Parking brake ................................ 244
Seat belt telltale ............................ 259
Warranty coverage ............................ 292
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 306
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Mixing ratio .................................... 306
Refilling .......................................... 196
Washing the vehicle .......................... 227
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 212
Weights (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 273
Removing ....................................... 278
Spare ............................................. 273
Tightening torque ........................... 281
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 297
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 197
Windows
see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 229
Wind screen ....................................... 173
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades .................... 229
Defogging ...................................... 169
Washer fluid ................................... 306
Wipers ............................................. 76
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 271
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 220
Snow chains .................................. 220
Tires ............................................... 219
Winter tires ................................ 219, 297
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Wood trims, cleaning ........................ 232
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Product Information
Please
observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine MercedesBenz 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 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.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and preapproved conversion parts and accessories
are available at any authorized MercedesBenz Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator’s Manual
Notes
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
Operator’s 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.
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.
Vehicle equipment
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
operating particular equipment, any
authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Optional equipment is also described in this
manual, including operating instructions
wherever necessary. Since they are specialorder 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, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance 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:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission
Control System Warranty
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
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 after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
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. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 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
malfunction 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
malfunction 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 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to
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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to an
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 (1-800-367-6372)
(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 the USA) or the
Roadside Assistance section of the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (in
Canada) in your vehicle literature portfolio.
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 (1-800-367-6372)
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
, or
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contacting you in a timely manner 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 MercedesBenz Customer 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:
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Service
facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts.
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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 an
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
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Warning!
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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 modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
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.
Warning!
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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle as occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers
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slow down carefully
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drive
with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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Proper use of the vehicle
Proper
use of the vehicle requires that you are
familiar with the following information and
rules:
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the safety precautions in this manual
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the “Technical data” section in this manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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motor vehicle laws and safety standards
Warning!
G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle.
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself. Removing
warning labels may cause you and others to
be unaware of certain risks which may result
in an accident and/or personal injury.
These warning labels are intended to
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
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately 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.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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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 call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153)
www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
www.safercar.gov.
Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic recording devices
(Including
notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data
and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may
transmit some data in certain accidents.
; go to
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This information helps, for example, to
diagnose
vehicle systems after a collision and
to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Daimler may access the information and
share it with others
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
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in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
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for use in dispute resolution involving
Daimler, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
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as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please check the Tele Aid subscription
service agreement for details regarding the
information that may be recorded or
transmitted via that system.
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Exterior view ....................................... 24
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Instrument cluster .............................. 26
Multifunction steering wheel ............. 27
Center console .................................... 28
Overhead control panel ...................... 30
Door control panel .............................. 30
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At a glance
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This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual.
Function Page
:
Trunk:
Locking and unlocking 56
Opening and closing 59
Valet locking 61
;
Rear window defroster 170
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Fuel filler flap 190
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Doors:
Locking and unlocking 56,
A
Exterior rear view mirrors 68
B
Retractable hardtop 170
C
Windshield:
Wiping with washer fluid 77
264
Function Page
Cleaning 229
D
Wipers 76
Wiper blades, replacing 271
Wiper blades, cleaning 229
E
Hood 192
F
Front lamps 267
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Front towing eye 286
H
Headlamp cleaning system 74
I
Tires and wheels 197
Rims and tires 297
J
Rear lamps 267
K
Rear towing eye 286
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
control (automatic
transmission) 89
;
Multifunction steering
wheel
=
Horn
?
Instrument cluster 26,
A
Lever for Voice Control
System, see separate
operating instructions
B
Overhead control panel 30
C
Sun sensor (automatic
climate control)
D
Glove box 174
E
Center console 28
F
Starter switch
27,
94
92
61
Function Page
G
Steering wheel adjustment,
manual 66
H
Steering wheel adjustment,
electrical 66
Heated steering wheel 67
I
On-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
J
Hood lock release 192
K
Exterior lamp switch 71
L
Combination switch:
Turn signals 73
Wipers 76
High beam 74
M
Door control panel 30
N
Cruise control lever 159
Cockpit
25
At a glance
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Instrument cluster
26
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Instrument cluster
At a glance
Function Page
:
Multifunction display with:
Trip odometer 109
Main odometer 95
Gear range indicator
(automatic transmission) 88
Program mode indicator
(automatic transmission) 88
Outside temperature
indicator or digital
speedometer (depending
on selected setting in the
control system)
Set speed for cruise control 159
;
Tachometer with:
! Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only 262
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
97,
104
262
201,
262
Function Page
7 Seat belt telltale 42,
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 73
=
Fuel gauge with:
8 Fuel tank reserve
warning lamp (the arrow
indicates that the fuel filler
flap is on the right-hand
side) 261
?
Clock 93
A
Speedometer with:
+ Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
# Left turn signal
indicator lamp
d Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) warning
lamp
259
32,
260
257
260
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Function Page
! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only 258
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only
B
Reset button for:
Trip odometer 93
Settings 102
C
Knobs for instrument
cluster illumination 93
258
Multifunction steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 95
;
Press button 6:
to answer a call 110
1
to dial
to redial
Press button ~:
to end a call 110
to reject an incoming call 110
Press button W or X:
to select submenus in the
Settings menu 103
to set values
to operate the RACETIMER
to set the volume
=
Press button V or U
to select next/previous
menu. 93
1
2
27
At a glance
110
110
98
1
Function only available in telephone menu.
2
AMG vehicles only.
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Center console
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Function Page
Press button & or *
briefly:
to move within a menu
to select previous or next
track, scene or stored
At a glance
station within Audio/DVD
menu 100
to switch to the phone book
and select a name or
number within Telephone
menu 110
Press and hold button
& or *:
to select previous or next
track with quick search or
to select previous or next
station in station list or
wave band within Audio/
DVD menu
to start the quick search in
the phone book within
Telephone menu
100
110
Center console
Upper part
Function Page
:
Cup holder 176
;
Audio system 112
or
COMAND system (see
separate operating
instructions)
=
AIRSCARF switch,
passenger side 65
?
Seat heating switch,
passenger side 65
A
Central unlocking switch 59
B
Hazard warning flasher
switch 74
C
Central locking switch 59
Alarm system indicator
lamp 51
D
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) switch 49
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