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At a glance Instrument cluster Item 1 Left indicator lamps with: W Low windshield washer and headlamp washer* system fluid level warning lamp / Low engine coolant level warning lamp N Low engine oil level warning lamp 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp 2 Brake pad wear indicator lamp ? Engine malfunction indicator lamp _ Telescoping steering column warning lamp* Page Item 2 Warning display with: D Coolant temperature gauge A Fuel gauge with fuel reserve warning lamp Page 88 201 Item v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp Page 68, 194 89 200 Trip odometer Main odometer 5 Knob for: 201 200 52, 197 202 199 200 Outside temperature indicator 3 Knob for: Instrument cluster illumination Resetting trip odometer Activating Flexible Service System (FSS) indicator 4 Speedometer with: L Turn signal K indicator lamps 90 Setting clock 6 Tachometer with: Selector lever position Digital clock 7 Right indicator lamps with: $ Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp A High beam headlamp indicator # Charge indicator lamp 90 41, 93 90 88 89 185 203 43, 84 202 21

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	7
Product information	7
Operator’s Manual	8
Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty	8
California:Important notice	9
Maintenance	10
Roadside assistance	10
Change of address or ownership	10
Operating:Vehicle outside the USA and Canada	11
Symbols	13
Operating safety;Operating:Safety	14
Vehicle:Proper use of	14
Problems:With vehicle	15
Safety defects:Reporting;Reporting:Safety defects	16
Reporting safety defects	16
At a glance	17
Cockpit;Instruments and controls see Cockpit	18
Instrument cluster	20
Center console	23
Center console:Upper part	23
Center console:Lower part	24
Overhead control panel	25
Getting started	27
Unlocking	28
Unlocking:With the remote control;Remote control:Unlocking with	28
Adjusting	30
Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting	30
Adjusting:Telescoping steering column;Telescoping steering column:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Tele	34
Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors	35
Driving:General instructions	37
Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening	37
Starting the engine	40
Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps;Activating:Exterior headlamps	43
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	43
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip	44
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving	45
Parking;Locking	47
Parking brake:Engaging	47
Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps	48
Turning off:Engine;Engine:Turning off with the key;Switching off:Engine	48
Safety and Security	51
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant	52
Airbags;Occupant safety:Airbags	53
Seat belts	57
Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle	60
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on remote control	65
Activating	65
Deactivating	65
Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	66
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS	66
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	68
Driving safety systems:ESP;ESP;Electronic Stability Program see ESP	68
Anti-theft systems	71
Immobilizer;Activating:Immobilizer	71
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft	71
Tow-away alarm	72
Controls in detail	73
Locking;Unlocking;Remote control with folding key:Locking and unlocking	74
Keys	74
Cargo compartment:Trunk;Opening:Trunk;Trunk:Opening;Cargo area see Cargo compartment;Trunk see Cargo	77
Trunk:Closing;Closing:Trunk	77
Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	78
Trunk lid emergency release	78
Automatic locking when driving	78
Central locking:From inside;Central locking:Unlocking from inside	80
Seats	81
Seats:Heater;Heated seats;Front seats:Heater*	81
Head restraints	82
Lighting	83
Exterior lamp switch;Lighting:Exterior lamp switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighti	83
Combination switch	84
Hazard warning flasher	85
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	86
Instrument cluster	88
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	88
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature gauge;Coolant:Temperature gauge	88
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	89
Tachometer	89
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	90
Setting:Clock;Clock:Setting	90
Gear shift lever for manual transmission	91
Manual transmission:Shifting into reverse;Shifting:Into reverse (manual transmission);Reverse (manua	92
Automatic transmission	93
One-touch gearshifting;Automatic transmission*:One-touch gearshifting	94
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	95
Automatic transmission*:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position;Shifting:Gear sele	96
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Program mode selector s	97
Automatic transmission:Accelerator position;Accelerator position, automatic transmission	98
Automatic transmission*:Gear shifting malfunctions	98
Good visibility	99
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	99
Headlamps:Cleaning system;Cleaning:Headlamps	100
Sun visors	101
Climate control	102
Temperature:Setting interior temperature;Setting:Temperature (interior);Climate control:Setting the	104
Air volume:Adjusting;Adjusting:Air volume;Climate control:Adjusting air volume	104
Air distribution:Adjusting;Adjusting:Air distribution;Climate control:Adjusting air distribution	104
Air recirculation mode;Climate control:Air recirculation mode	105
Rear window defroster;Climate control:Rear window defroster	105
Air conditioning;Climate control:Air conditioning	106
Residual heat utilization;Climate control:Residual heat utilization;Residual ventilation;Climate con	107
Basic settings heater and air conditioner	108
Special settings	108
Climate control:Deactivating the climate control system	110
Audio systems	111
Audio system:Audio and telephone, operation;Operating:Audio system;Operating:Telephone	111
Audio system:Operating safety;Operating safety:Audio system	111
Audio system:Operating and display elements;Display elements:Audio system	112
Anti-theft system	114
Audio system:Button and soft key operation;Button:Audio system;Soft keys:Audio system	115
Audio system:Operation	115
Audio system:Radio mode;Radio mode;Radio see Radio mode <$nopage>	116
Audio system:Cassette mode;Casette mode:Playing cassettes	118
Audio system:CD mode;CD mode;CD changer*;Changing CDs	121
Audio system:Telephone operation;Operating:Telephone;Telephone:Operation	124
Power windows;Power windows:Side windows	127
Side windows:Opening;Side windows:Closing;Opening:Windows;Closing:Windows	127
Retractable hardtop	129
Opening/closing retractable hardtop	129
Wind screen	134
Driving systems	136
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control;Cruise control lever	136
Useful features	139
Interior storage spaces;Useful features:Interior storage spaces	139
Ashtray;Useful features:Ashtray	142
Cigarette lighter;Useful features:Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	143
Telephone;Useful features:Telephone	143
Tele Aid;Useful features:Tele Aid	144
Garage door opener;Useful features:Garage door opener	152
Operation	157
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	158
Driving:General instructions;Driving instructions	159
Drive sensibly – save fuel	159
Drinking and driving	159
Pedals	159
Power assistance	160
Brakes	160
Driving off	161
Parking	161
Tires:Driving instructions	162
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning<nopage>	163
Tire traction	163
Tire speed rating	163
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	164
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water;Driving:Through standing water	165
Passenger compartment	165
Traveling abroad;Driving:Traveling abroad	165
Control and operation of radio transmitters;Radio transmitters, control and operation;Operating:Radi	166
Catalytic converter	166
Emission control	167
Coolant:Temperature	167
Tanken	169
Regular checks	170
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment	171
Hood;Engine compartment:Hood;Hood:Opening	171
Engine oil:Checking level;Oil:Dipstick	172
Transmission see Automatic transmission;ATF (automatic transmission fluid);Automatic transmission*	176
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	176
Battery, vehicle	178
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system;Headlamp cleanin	179
Tires;Wheels:Tires and wheels	180
Important guidelines	180
Service life (tires);Tires:Service life	181
Direction of rotation (tires);Tires:Direction of rotation	181
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure;Tire inflation pressure:Ch	181
Rotating wheels;Wheels:Rotating	182
Winter driving	183
Winter driving:Tires;Tires:Winter;Winter tires	183
Block heater;Winter driving:Block heater	184
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains	184
Service (maintenance)	185
Service indicator:Clearing	185
Service:Overdue;Overdue service;Service:Types	186
Service:Calling up the service indicator;Service indicator:Calling up;Calling up:Service indicator	186
Resetting:Service indicator (FSS);Service indicator:Clearing;Service indicator:Calling up	186
Vehicle care	187
Washing the vehicle	187
Practical hints	193
What to do if...	194
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	194
Additional indicators in the speedometer display	204
Practical hints:Lamp in center console;Center console:AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp;AIRBAG OFF indicator	205
Where will I find ....?	206
First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit	206
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Practical hints:Vehicle tool kit	206
Unlocking:In an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergen	210
Unlocking driver’s door and trunk	210
Locking:Driver’s door and trunk in an emergency	211
Batteries, remote control:Changing;Remote control:Changing batteries	212
Synchronizing the remote control	213
Fuel filler flap:Opening;Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually	213
Transmission selector lever:Unlocking manually;Unlocking:Transmission selector lever manually;Transm	214
Emergency operations:Opening hardtop;Opening:Hardtop in an emergency;Emergency operations:Closing ha	215
Retractable hardtop:Opening;Opening:Retractable hardtop;Retractable hardtop:Closing;Closing:Retracta	215
Bulbs, replacing;Replacing:Bulbs	221
Bulbs	221
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	223
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs;Replacing:Backup lamp bulbs	225
Adjusting headlamp aim	226
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades;Wiper blades:Replacing;Windshield:Re	228
Wiper blades:Removing;Removing:Wiper blades	228
Wiper blades:Installing;Installing:Wiper blades	228
Flat tire	229
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	229
TIREFIT kit:Sealing tires with TIREFIT;TIREFIT kit:TIREFIT kit 1	229
TIREFIT kit:Sealing tires with TIREFIT;TIREFIT kit:TIREFIT kit 2	234
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel;Spare wheel:Mounting	238
Battery, vehicle;Vehicle:Battery;Vehicle battery	245
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery	246
Battery, vehicle:Removing;Removing:Vehicle battery	246
Battery, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle battery;Battery, vehicle:Reinstalling;Reinstalling vehicl	246
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery	246
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting	247
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	249
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	251
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	252
Fuses;Electrical fuses;Practical hints:Fuses	253
Fuses:Main fuse box	253
Fuses:Auxiliary fuse box	254
Technical data	255
Spare parts service;Parts see Spare parts service;Service:Spare parts	256
Warranty coverage	257
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet;Service and Warranty Booklet:Loss of	257
Identification labels;Labels, identification	258
Layout of poly-V-belt drive;Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	259
SLK230Kompressor	259
SLK320	259
SLK32AMG	259
Engine:Technical data;Technical data:Engine	260
Tires:Rims and tires;Rims;Tires;Technical data:Rims and tires	261
Same size tires	262
Mixed size tires	263
Spare wheel	265
Electrical system:Technical data;Technical data:Electrical system	266
Main dimensions;Technical data:Main dimensions	267
Weights;Technical data:Weights	268
Fuel:Technical data;Coolant:Capacities;Lubricants:Technical data;Technical data:Fuels;Technical data	269
Capacities:Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	269
Engine oil;Technical data:Engine oil	271
Engine oil:Additives;Technical data:Engine oil additives	271
Air conditioning refrigerant;Technical data;Air conditioning refrigerant;Refrigerant:Air conditionin	271
Brake fluid;Technical data:Brake fluid	271
Premium unleaded gasoline;Technical data:Premium unleaded gasoline;Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline	272
Technical data:Fuel requirements;Fuel requirements;Fuel:Requirements	272
Technical data:Gasoline additives;Fuel additives;Gasoline see Fuel:Gasoline additives;Fuel:Additives	272
Coolant;Technical data:Coolants	273
Windshield:Washer system;Windshield washer system;Headlamps:Washer system;Technical data:Windshield	275
Consumer information;Tires:Consumer information	276
Uniform tire quality grading	276
Technical terms	279