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Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Warning! USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. Each occupant should wear his or her seat belt at all times, because seat belts help reduce the likelihood and potential severity of injuries in accidents, including rollovers. The integrated restraint system includes SRS (driver air bag, passenger air bag, kneebags, head-thorax air bags) and ETD (seat belt emergency tensioning device). The system is designed to enhance the protection offered to properly belted occupants in certain frontal (front air bags, kneebags, and EDT) and side (head-thorax air bags and EDT) impacts which exceed preset deployment thresholds. Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries. The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen, which could severely injure internal organs such as your liver or spleen. Never wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as these might cause injuries. Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is positioned across your abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in a crash. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects. 73

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s Manual	11
Service and warranty:Information	11
California, important notice	12
Service:Maintenance Booklet	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating vehicle outside the USA and Canada	14
Symbols	16
Operating safety	17
Vehicle:Proper use of	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Safety defects, reporting	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit:Overview	23
Instrument cluster:Overview	25
Multifunction steering wheel	27
Center console	29
Center console	29
Center console (Lower part)	30
Overhead control panel	31
Doors:Control panel, overview	32
Unlocking	35
Unlocking:With SmartKey	35
Starter switch positions	37
Adjusting (Getting started)	39
Seats:Adjusting	39
Steering wheel	43
Mirrors:Adjusting	46
Driving:Instructions	48
Seat belts:Fastening	48
Starting	51
Parking brake	53
Driving	54
Headlamps:Switching on	56
Turn signals	56
Windshield wipers	57
Problems:While driving	59
Parking:And locking	60
Parking brake	60
Headlamps:Switching off	61
SmartKey:Turning off engine	62
Vehicle:Locking	63
Safety and Security	64
Occupant safety	65
Air bags	66
Seat belts	72
Child safety<$nopage>	76
Panic alarm	81
Activating	82
Deactivating	82
Driving safety systems	83
Driving safety systems:ABS	83
Driving safety systems:BAS	84
Driving safety systems:ESP®	85
Anti-theft systems	88
Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems<$nopage>	88
Anti-theft systems:Alarm system	88
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems<$nopage>	89
SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	93
SmartKey	93
Doors:Opening from inside	98
Trunk	99
Closing the trunk	100
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release	101
Automatic locking:When driving	102
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside	103
Seats	105
Seats:Heating*	105
Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF* (Seats)<$nopage>	106
Memory function*	108
Storing positions into memory	109
Recalling positions from memory	109
Parking position*	109
Lighting	111
Lighting:Exterior lamp switch	111
Combination switch	115
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (Lighting)	116
Hazard warning flasher	118
Lighting:Interior lighting	118
Doors:Entry lamps	120
Instrument cluster	121
Lighting:Instrument cluster illumination	121
Tachometer	122
Outside temperature indicator	122
Resetting trip odometer	123
Clock	123
Control system	124
Multifunction display	124
Multifunction steering wheel	125
Control system:Overview (Menus)	127
Menus:Standard display	129
Menus:AUDIO	130
Navigation system see NAV*<$nopage>	133
Vehicle status message memory menu (Control system)	133
Menus:Settings	135
Menus:Trip computer	150
Menus:TEL*	152
Manual transmission	156
Shifting into reverse	157
Automatic transmission*	158
Gear selector lever (Automatic transmission*):Position	160
Gear range (Automatic transmission*)	161
Driving tips	163
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission	164
One-touch gearshifting*	165
Steering wheel gearshift control	166
Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG	170
Automatic transmission*:Gear shifting malfunctions	173
Good visibility	174
Headlamps:Cleaning system*	174
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors<$nopage>	174
Sun visors	177
Rear window defroster	178
Climate control	179
Climate control:Switching on/off	182
Basic settings	184
Defrosting:Windshield (Climate control)	185
Climate control:Air recirculation mode	186
Air conditioning:Climate control	188
REST:Climate control	189
Automatic climate control*:Overview	191
Automatic climate control*:Deactivating	195
Automatic climate control*:Automatic mode, basic setting	195
Defrosting:Windshield (Automatic climate control*)	198
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL	200
Air conditioning:Automatic climate control*	201
Residual engine heat utilization see REST<$nopage>	203
Audio system	204
Audio system:Audio and telephone*, operation	204
Operating safety	204
Audio system:Operating and display elements	205
Operation	207
Radio:Operation (Audio system)	210
Audio system:Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)	215
Audio system:CD operation	220
GSM network phones (Telephone*)	230
TDMA or CDMA network phones (Telephone*)	237
Emergency call (911)	244
Power windows	247
Switch opening/closing windows	247
Power windows:Synchronizing	252
Retractable hardtop	253
Retractable hardtop:Opening and closing	253
Retractable hardtop:Wind screen	260
Cruise control	261
Loading	266
Roof rack	266
Usefull features	267
Storage compartments	267
Shelf behind roll bar	269
Drink holder see Cup holder<$nopage>	269
Ashtray	270
Cigarette lighter	271
Power outlet	272
Floormat (Driver’s side only)	272
Telephone*	273
Tele Aid system	274
Garage door opener*	282
Heating:Steering wheel*	289
Operation	292
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	293
Driving:Instructions	294
Driving:Fuel saving	294
Drinking and driving	294
Pedals	294
Power assistance	294
Brakes	295
Driving:Driving off	297
Parking	297
Tires:Driving instructions	298
Hydroplaning	298
Tires:Traction	299
Tires:Speed rating	299
Winter driving:Instructions	300
Standing water, driving instructions	301
Passenger compartment	302
Traveling abroad	302
Radio transmitters, control and operation	302
Catalytic converter	303
Emission control	303
Coolant:Temperature	304
Refueling	305
Regular checks	306
Engine:Compartment	308
Hood	308
Engine oil	309
Automatic transmission*:Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)	314
Coolant	314
Battery (Vehicle)	315
Windshield:Washer fluid reservoir	316
Tires	318
Tires:Important guidelines	318
Tire care and maintenance	319
Direction of rotation (Tires)	321
Loading	321
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	328
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	330
MOExtended system*	334
Tire labeling	335
Load identification	339
TIN	340
Maximum tire load	341
Maximum tire pressure	342
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	342
Tire ply material	344
Tire terminology	345
Tires:Rotating	348
Winter driving	349
Winter driving:Tires	349
Snow chains	350
Service system:Maintenance service indicator	351
Flexible Service System	352
Maintenance service term exceeded	352
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles):Service indicator, calling up	352
Vehicle care	354
Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care<$nopage>	354
Practical hints	362
Practical hints:What to do if...	363
Instrument cluster:Lamps, indicator and warning	363
Lamps, indicator and warning:Passenger front air bag off	368
Messages in display	369
Where will I find...?	389
First aid kit	389
Vehicle tool kit	389
Tires:Spare wheel	392
Practical hints:Spare wheel bolts	393
Unlocking/locking in an emergency	395
Emergency operations:Unlocking/locking the vehicle	395
Driver’s door:Locking in an emergency	396
Emergency operations:Selector lever*, unlocking manually	397
Retractable hardtop:Operating manually	398
Raising retractable hardtop manually	398
SmartKey:Replacing batteries	399
SmartKey	400
Bulbs:Replacing	401
Vehicle:Bulbs	402
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	404
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	406
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	407
Removing wiper blades	407
Installing wiper blades	408
Flat tire	409
TIREFIT*:Instructions for use	409
Flat tire:Mounting spare wheel	413
Battery (Vehicle)	422
Disconnecting the battery	423
Removing the battery	423
Charging and reinstalling battery	424
Reconnecting the battery	424
Jump starting	425
Towing (Vehicle)	427
Fuses	431
Aids for replacing fuses	431
Fuses:Main fuse box	432
Fuses:Auxiliary fuse box	433
Spare parts see Parts service<$nopage>	435
Warranty coverage	436
Loss of:Service and Warranty Booklet	436
Identification labels see Labels<$nopage>	437
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	438
SLK280, SLK350	438
SLK55AMG	438
Engine:Technical data;Technical data:Engine	439
Tires:Rims and tires	440
Same size tires	442
Mixed size tires	444
Spare wheel	446
Electrical system (Technical data)	447
Main dimensions	448
Weights	449
Lubricants, technical data	450
Capacities	450
Engine oil	452
Engine oil:Additives	452
Technical data:Air conditioning refrigerant	452
Brakes:Brake fluid	452
Premium unleaded gasoline	453
Technical data:Fuel requirements	453
Gasoline see Fuel<$nopage>	454
Coolant:Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	454
Windshield:Washer system	457
Technical terms	458

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Safety and Security

Occupant safety

Warning!

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly

stressed in an accident must be replaced

and their anchoring points must also be

checked.

Only use seat belts which have been ap-

proved by Mercedes-Benz.

Do not make any modifications to the seat

belts. This can lead to unintended activation

of the ETDs or to failure.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may

severely weaken them. In a crash they may

not be able to provide adequate protection.

Have all work carried out only by qualified

technicians. Contact an authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center.

Warning!

USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY

Seat belts can only work when used

properly. Never wear seat belts in any

other way than as described in this sec-

tion, as that could result in serious inju-

ries in case of an accident.

Each occupant should wear his or her

seat belt at all times, because seat belts

help reduce the likelihood and potential

severity of injuries in accidents, includ-

ing rollovers. The integrated restraint

system includes SRS (driver air bag,

passenger air bag, kneebags,

head-thorax air bags) and ETD (seat belt

emergency tensioning device).

The system is designed to enhance the

protection offered to properly belted oc-

cupants in certain frontal (front air

bags,

kneebags, and EDT) and side (head-tho-

rax air bags and EDT) impacts which ex-

ceed preset deployment thresholds.

Never wear the shoulder belt under your

arm, against your neck or off your shoul-

der. In a crash, your body would move

too far forward. That would increase the

chance of head and neck injuries. The

belt would also apply too much force to

the ribs or abdomen, which could se-

verely injure internal organs such as

your liver or spleen.

Never wear belts over rigid or breakable

objects in or on your clothing, such as

eyeglasses, pens, keys, etc., as these

might cause injuries.

Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips and not across the abdo-

men. If the belt is positioned across your

abdomen, it could cause serious injuries

in a crash.

Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time. Do not fasten a seat

belt around a person and another per-

son or other objects.

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