Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG 2008, SLK 350 2008, SLK 280 2008, SLK-Class 2008 User Manual
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Operator’s Manual
SLK-Class
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Order No. 6515 3274 13 Part No. 171 584 97 82 Edition A 2008
SLK-Class
SLK 280
SLK 350
SLK55AMG
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. Furthermore, it exemplifies your
desire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the
efforts of many skilled engineers and
craftsmen. To help assure your driving
pleasure, and also the safety of you and
your passengers, we ask you to make a
small investment of time:
앫 Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.
앫 Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are
designed to acquaint you with the
operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and
occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
Contents
Introduction .......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle.................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19
At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console ..................................... 29
Upper part ...................................... 29
Lower part ...................................... 30
Overhead control panel ........................ 31
Storage compartments......................... 32
Door control panel................................ 34
Getting started ................................... 35
Unlocking ............................................. 36
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36
Starter switch positions.................. 37
Adjusting .............................................. 39
Seats .............................................. 39
Steering wheel................................ 43
Mirrors............................................ 46
Driving.................................................. 48
Fastening the seat belts ................. 48
Starting the engine ......................... 51
Parking brake ................................. 53
Driving off ....................................... 53
Switching on headlamps ................. 55
Turn signals .................................... 55
Windshield wipers........................... 56
Problems while driving.................... 58
Parking and locking .............................. 59
Parking brake ................................. 59
Switching off headlamps................. 61
Turning off engine........................... 61
Releasing seat belts........................ 61
Locking........................................... 62
Contents
Safety and Security ........................... 63
Occupant safety................................... 64
Air bags .......................................... 66
Occupant Classification System..... 71
Seat belts ....................................... 76
Children in the vehicle.................... 79
Panic alarm .......................................... 83
Activating ....................................... 83
Deactivating ................................... 83
Driving safety systems......................... 84
ABS ................................................ 84
BAS ................................................ 86
®
ESP
............................................... 86
Anti-theft systems................................ 90
Immobilizer..................................... 90
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 90
Tow-away alarm ............................. 91
Controls in detail ............................... 93
Locking and unlocking......................... 94
SmartKey ....................................... 94
Opening the doors from the
inside ............................................. 98
Opening the trunk .......................... 99
Closing the trunk.......................... 100
Valet locking ................................ 101
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 102
Automatic central locking ............ 102
Locking and unlocking from the
inside ........................................... 103
Seats ................................................. 104
Seat heating*............................... 104
Lumbar support*.......................... 105
AIRSCARF neck-level heating*..... 105
Memory function* ............................. 107
Storing positions into memory ..... 108
Recalling positions from
memory........................................ 108
Lighting ............................................. 109
Exterior lamp switch .................... 109
Combination switch ..................... 113
Corner-illuminating front
fog lamps* ................................... 114
Hazard warning flasher ................ 115
Interior lighting ............................ 116
Door entry lamps ......................... 117
Instrument cluster ............................. 118
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination .................................. 118
Tachometer.................................. 119
Outside temperature indicator..... 119
Resetting trip odometer ............... 120
Clock............................................ 120
Contents
Control system .................................. 121
Multifunction display.................... 121
Multifunction steering wheel........ 122
Menus .......................................... 124
Standard display menu ................ 127
AMG menu ................................... 128
AUDIO menu ................................ 133
NAV* menu.................................. 135
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 135
Settings menu.............................. 136
Trip computer menu..................... 148
TEL* menu ................................... 149
Manual transmission ......................... 153
Shifting into reverse..................... 154
Automatic transmission*.................... 155
Gear selector lever........................ 155
Shifting procedure ........................ 156
Gear selector lever positions ........ 157
Driving tips.................................... 159
Gear ranges .................................. 160
Automatic shift program ............... 161
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting................................... 162
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* ................ 163
Manual shift program*.................. 165
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 167
Good visibility..................................... 168
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 168
Rear view mirrors.......................... 168
Sun visors ..................................... 169
Rear window defroster.................. 170
Climate control................................... 172
Switching climate control
system on/off............................... 175
Setting the temperature ............... 175
Adjusting air distribution .............. 176
Adjusting air volume ..................... 177
Basic settings ............................... 177
Front defroster ............................. 177
Air recirculation mode .................. 178
Air conditioning ............................ 180
Residual engine heat utilization .... 181
Automatic climate control* ................ 182
Deactivating the climate control
system.......................................... 185
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 186
Setting the temperature ............... 186
Adjusting air distribution .............. 187
Adjusting air volume ..................... 188
Front defroster ............................. 189
Maximum cooling MAX COOL....... 189
Air recirculation mode .................. 190
Air conditioning ............................ 191
Residual heat and ventilation........ 192
Contents
Audio system ..................................... 193
Audio and telephone*, operation . 193
Operating safety........................... 193
Operating and display elements ... 194
Button and soft key operation...... 196
Operation ..................................... 196
Radio operation............................ 199
Introduction to satellite radio* ..... 203
CD mode ...................................... 208
GSM network phones ................... 219
TDMA or CDMA network phones.. 226
Emergency calls “911” ................. 233
Power windows.................................. 235
Opening and closing the
windows ....................................... 235
Synchronizing power windows ..... 239
Retractable hardtop ........................... 240
Opening and closing the
retractable hardtop ...................... 240
Wind screen* ............................... 246
Driving systems ................................. 248
Cruise control............................... 248
Loading .............................................. 252
Roof rack...................................... 252
Useful features .................................. 253
Storage compartments ................ 253
Shelf behind roll bars ................... 254
Cup holder ................................... 255
Ashtray......................................... 255
Cigarette lighter ........................... 256
Power outlet................................. 257
Floormat (driver’s side only)......... 258
Telephone* .................................. 259
Tele Aid* ...................................... 262
Garage door opener* ................... 270
Heated steering wheel*
(SLK 280, SLK 350, Canada only) 276
Operation ......................................... 277
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ........ 278
Driving instructions ........................... 279
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 279
Drinking and driving..................... 279
Pedals .......................................... 279
Power assistance ......................... 280
Brakes.......................................... 280
Driving off .................................... 282
Parking......................................... 282
Tires............................................. 283
Hydroplaning................................ 284
Tire traction ................................. 284
Tire speed rating .......................... 285
Winter driving instructions ........... 286
Standing water............................. 287
Passenger compartment.............. 287
Driving abroad ............................. 287
Control and operation of radio
transmitter................................... 287
Catalytic converter....................... 288
Emission control .......................... 289
Coolant temperature.................... 289
Contents
At the gas station .............................. 291
Refueling...................................... 291
Check regularly and before a
long trip........................................ 292
Engine compartment ......................... 294
Hood ............................................ 294
Engine oil ..................................... 296
Transmission fluid level*.............. 300
Coolant level ................................ 300
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 301
Battery ......................................... 302
Tires and wheels................................ 304
Important guidelines .................... 304
Tire care and maintenance........... 305
Direction of rotation..................... 307
Loading the vehicle ...................... 307
Recommended tire inflation
pressure....................................... 311
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 313
MOExtended system* .................. 321
Tire labeling.................................. 321
Load identification ....................... 325
DOT, Tire Identification
Number (TIN) ............................... 326
Maximum tire load ....................... 327
Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 328
Tire ply material ............................ 330
Tire and loading terminology......... 331
Rotating tires ................................ 334
Winter driving ..................................... 335
Winter tires ................................... 335
Snow chains.................................. 336
Maintenance....................................... 337
Maintenance service indicator
message ....................................... 337
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message ............ 338
Maintenance service term
exceeded ...................................... 338
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 338
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 339
Vehicle care........................................ 340
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 340
Practical hints .................................. 347
What to do if … ................................... 348
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 348
Lamp in center console ................ 358
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 360
Where will I find...? ............................. 389
First aid kit.................................... 389
Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack ......... 389
Spare wheel with collapsible tire .. 392
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 393
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 394
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 394
Locking the vehicle ....................... 395
Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever
(automatic transmission*) ............ 396
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 397
Raising retractable hardtop
manually ....................................... 397
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 398
Replacing bulbs .................................. 400
Bulbs............................................. 400
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 403
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 404
Contents
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 406
Placing wiper arms in vertical
position ........................................ 406
Removing wiper blades ................ 407
Installing wiper blades.................. 407
Flat tire .............................................. 408
Preparing the vehicle.................... 408
Sealing tires with TIREFIT ............. 408
Mounting the spare wheel............ 414
MOExtended system*................... 421
Battery ............................................... 422
Disconnecting the battery ............ 423
Removing the battery ................... 424
Charging and reinstalling battery . 424
Reconnecting the battery............. 425
Jump starting ..................................... 426
Towing the vehicle ............................. 428
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 429
Fuses ................................................. 432
Fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 433
Fuse box in engine
compartment................................ 433
Technical data ................................. 435
Parts service ...................................... 436
Warranty coverage............................. 437
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 437
Identification labels ........................... 438
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 440
SLK 280, SLK 350........................ 440
SLK 55 AMG................................. 440
Engine................................................ 441
Rims and tires.................................... 442
Same size tires............................. 443
Mixed size tires ............................ 445
Spare wheel ................................. 447
Electrical system ............................... 448
Main Dimensions ............................... 449
Weights.............................................. 450
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 451
Capacities .................................... 451
Engine oils ................................... 453
Engine oil additives ...................... 453
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 453
Brake fluid.................................... 454
Premium unleaded gasoline......... 454
Fuel requirements........................ 455
Gasoline additives........................ 455
Coolants ...................................... 456
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 458
Index................................................. 459
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Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz 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.
Introduction
Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well
as conversion parts and accessories
approved by us are available at any
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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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, any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
be glad to demonstrate the proper
procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and
descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, 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:
앫 New Car Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to
fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the
period of 18 months from original delivery
of the vehicle or the accumulation of
18000 miles (approximately 29000 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 mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to
repair four or more times and you have
directly notified us in writing of the
need for its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different
substantial defects or malfunctions for
a cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.
Written notification should not be sent to a
dealer, it should be addressed to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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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 (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program Brochure in your 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, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in
foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be
available; the use of leaded fuels will
damage the catalysts,
앫 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
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Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
and security features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your
vehicle. This section expands on the
“Getting started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are
already familiar with the basic functions of
your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your
vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The table of contents and the index are
designed to help you find information
quickly and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your
vehicle.
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왔 Symbols
Trademarks:
®
앫 ESP
앫 HomeLink
앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade-
is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler.
®
is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.
marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your
vehicle.
Warning! G
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
Highlights hazards that may result in
!
damage to your vehicle.
Helpful hints or further information you may
i
find useful.
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Symbols
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a warning which is continued on
the next page.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
a procedure which is continued
on the next page.
-> This symbol is used to indicate
cross-references to term definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.
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Operating safety
Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modification made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems.
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! G
Heavy blows against the vehicle undercarriage or tires/wheels, for example when
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety or your vehicle. If
you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should
turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an
area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle undercarriage or
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.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section
(
컄 page 436) in this manual
앫 the traffic rules and regulations
앫 the motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning! G
Various labels are attached to your vehicle.
These warning labels are intended to make
you and others aware of various risks. You
should not remove any of these warning
labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself. Removal of
any of these labels may cause you and
others to be unaware of certain risks which
may result in an accident and/or personal
injury.
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Problems with your vehicle
왔 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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
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); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Vehicle data recording
왔 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.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
앫 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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At a glance
Exterior view
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Storage compartments
Door control panel
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At a glance
Exterior view
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At a glance
Exterior view
Item Page
1 Trunk
Opening the trunk 99
Closing the trunk 100
Spare wheel 392
Vehicle tool kit 389
2 Rear lamps 400
3 Rear window defroster 170
4 Fuel filler flap 291
Refueling 291
Gasoline 454
5 Doors
Locking and unlocking 94
Opening 98
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency
394
Item Page
6 Towing 428
Installing towing eye bolt 429
7 Tires and wheels 304
Checking tire inflation
pressure
General information 304
Flat tire 408
8 Front lamps 400
9 Hood
Opening 294
Engine oil 296,
Coolant 300,
313
453
456
Item Page
a Windshield wipers 56
Wiper blades, replacing 406
Wiper blades, cleaning 343
b Windshield
Cleaning with wiper fluid 58
Cleaning 343
c Retractable hardtop 240
Opening/closing 242
Wind screen 246
Luggage cover 241
d Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 46
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors*
168
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At a glance
Cockpit
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At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Automatic transmission*:
163
Steering wheel gearshift
control*
2 Multifunction steering
wheel
28,
122
3 Horn
4 Instrument cluster 26,
118
5 Overhead control panel 31,
116
6 Glove box 253
CD changer* 216,
253
7 Center console 29, 30
8 Sun sensor for automatic
climate control*
9 Starter switch 37
Item Page
a Steering wheel adjustment
43
release handle, manual
b Steering wheel adjustment
44
stalk, electrical*
Heated steering wheel
276
stalk* (SLK 280,
SLK 350, Canada only)
c Hood lock release lever 294
d Exterior lamp switch 55,
109
e Combination switch
앫 High beam 55
앫 Turn signals 55
앫 Windshield wipers 56
f Power window switches 235
g Inside door handle 98
h Cruise control lever 248
25
At a glance
Instrument cluster
26
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Multifunction display
with:
Main odometer 127
Trip odometer 120,
Automatic transmission*:
Gear range indicator
Automatic transmission*:
Program mode indicator
Outside temperature
indicator (or digital speedometer when selected)
Set speed for cruise control 249
2 Tachometer with:
? Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only
± Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only
127
160
161
140
351
351
Item Page
< Seat belt telltale 78,
353
H USA only:
Combination low tire
317,
356
pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale
A High beam
headlamp indicator
55,
113
lamp
3 Fuel gauge with:
4 Fuel reserve warning
355
lamp
The arrow indicates that the
291
fuel filler flap is on the rear
right-hand side.
4 Clock 120
5 Speedometer with:
1 Supplemental
Restraint System
64,
355
(SRS) indicator lamp
Item Page
- Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp
L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®
)
warning lamp
; Brake warning lamp,
USA only
3 Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
6 Reset button for:
앫 Resetting trip odometer
앫 Resetting all settings
7 Knobs for instrument
cluster illumination
84,
348
55
86,
352
59,
350
59,
350
120
136
118
27
At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Item Page
1 Multifunction display 118
Operating control system 121
2 Selecting a submenu or
setting the volume:
Press button
æ up/to increase
ç down/to decrease
3 Telephone*:
Press button
s to take a call
to dial
to redial
t to end a call
to reject an incoming
call
Item Page
4 Moving within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
5 Menu systems:
Press button
è for next menu
· for previous menu
SLK 55 AMG:
i
The steering wheel in this vehicle will vary from
steering wheel shown. However, multifunction
steering wheel symbols and feature description
apply to AMG vehicles as well.
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왔 Center console
Upper part
Item Page
1 Cup holder 255
2 Audio system
or
COMAND* system
(see separate operating
instructions)
3 AIRSCARF* switch,
passenger-side
4 Seat heating* switch,
passenger-side
5 Central unlocking switch 103
6 Hazard warning flasher
switch
7 Central locking switch 103
Alarm system indicator
lamp
193
105
104
115
92
At a glance
Center console
Item Page
8 ESP® switch 86
9 Seat heating* switch,
driver’s side
a AIRSCARF* switch,
driver’s side
b Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
c Climate control
Automatic climate control*
Rear window defroster
switch
d Cigarette lighter 256
e Ashtray 255
104
105
71,
358
172
182
170
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