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Index Fuel 169 Additives 272 Fuel reserve warning lamp 201 Gasoline additives 272 Premium unleaded gasoline 169, 272 Requirements 272 Reserve warning 21 Technical data 269 Fuel additives 272 Fuel filler flap 169 Locking 169 Opening 213 Unlocking 169 Fuel requirements 272 Fuel tank Capacity 270 Filler flap 169 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 269 Fuse chart 253 Fuse extractor 253 Fuses 253 Auxiliary fuse box 254 Fuse chart 253 Fuse extractor 253 Main fuse box 253 Spare fuses 253 G Garage door opener 25, 152 Erasing in remote control 155 Integrated remote control 153 Rolling code programming 154 Gasoline see Fuel 169 Gasoline additives 272 Gear range 280 Automatic transmission* 95 Limiting 95 Shifting into optimal 94 Gear range limit Canceling 94 Gear selector lever Cleaning 191 Position 96 Global Locking 75 Unlocking 75 Global Positioning System (GPS) 280 Glove box 19, 139 Closing 139 Opening 139 Good visibility 99 GPS 280 H Hand-held transmitter Programming integrated remote control 153 Hands-free microphone 25 Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 191 Hazard warning flasher 85 Switching off 85 Switching on 85 Head restraints 82 Installing 82 Manual seats 32 Removing 82 Headlamp cleaning system 179 Headlamps Cleaning 189 Cleaning system 179 Cleaning system* 100 Refilling washer fluid 179 Switching off 48 Switching on 43 Washer fluid 275 Washer system 275 Xenon* 283 291

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

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Index

Fuel

169

Additives

272

Fuel reserve warning lamp

201

Gasoline additives

272

Premium unleaded gasoline

169,

272

Requirements

272

Reserve warning

Technical data

269

Fuel additives

272

Fuel filler flap

169

Locking

169

Opening

213

Unlocking

169

Fuel requirements

272

Fuel tank

Capacity

270

Filler flap

169

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities

269

Fuse chart

253

Fuse extractor

253

Fuses

253

Auxiliary fuse box

254

Fuse chart

253

Fuse extractor

253

Main fuse box

253

Spare fuses

253

Garage door opener

25, 152

Erasing in remote control

155

Integrated remote control

153

Rolling code programming

154

Gasoline see Fuel

169

Gasoline additives

272

Gear range

280

Automatic transmission*

Limiting

Shifting into optimal

Gear range limit

Canceling

Gear selector lever

Cleaning

191

Position

Global

Locking

Unlocking

Global Positioning System (GPS)

280

Glove box

19, 139

Closing

139

Opening

139

Good visibility

GPS

280

Hand-held transmitter

Programming integrated remote

control

153

Hands-free microphone

Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning

191

Hazard warning flasher

Switching off

Switching on

Head restraints

Installing

Manual seats

Removing

Headlamp cleaning system

179

Headlamps

Cleaning

189

Cleaning system

179

Cleaning system*

100

Refilling washer fluid

179

Switching off

Switching on

Washer fluid

275

Washer system

275

Xenon*

283