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Index A ABS 82, 457 Display message 370 Indicator lamp 362 Accessory weight 344 Accident 58 Adjusting (Getting started) 38 Air bags 65 BabySmartTM 77, 457 Children 66 Front 70 Head-thorax 71, 459 Kneebag 70 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 78 Safety guidelines 68 Air conditioning Automatic climate control* 200 Climate control 187 Air conditioning refrigerant 451 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure AIRSCARF neck level heating* (Seats) 105, 457 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (Vehicle tool kit) 388, 415, 457 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 454 Antilock brake system see ABS Anti-theft systems 87 Alarm system 87 Immobilizer 87 Tow-away alarm 88 Ashtray 269 Aspect ratio 344 AUDIO menu (Control system) 129 Audio system 203 Audio and telephone*, operation 203 CD changer* 223 CD operation 219 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only) 214 MP3 220 Operating and display elements 204 Auto-dimming* for rear view mirrors 174 Automatic climate control* Air conditioning 200 Automatic mode, basic setting 194 Control panel 192 Deactivating 194 Overview 190 Automatic locking Control system 147 When driving 101 Automatic shift program* 163 Automatic transmission* 157 Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) 313 Driving 53 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 172 Fluid level 313 Gear ranges 160 Gear selector lever 157 Gear selector lever (Unlocking manually) 396 Gear shifting malfunctions 172 Gearshift pattern 51 Kickdown 162 Manual shifting 164 One-touch gearshifting 164 Program mode selector switch 163 465

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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Index

ABS

82, 457

Display message

370

Indicator lamp

362

Accessory weight

344

Accident

Adjusting (Getting started)

Air bags

BabySmart

77, 457

Children

Front

Head-thorax

71, 459

Kneebag

Passenger front air bag off indicator

lamp

Safety guidelines

Air conditioning

Automatic climate control*

200

Climate control

187

Air conditioning refrigerant

451

Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure

AIRSCARF neck level heating*

(Seats)

105, 457

Alarm system see Anti-theft systems

Alignment bolt (Vehicle tool kit)

388,

415, 457

Anticorrosion/antifreeze

454

Antilock brake system see ABS

Anti-theft systems

Alarm system

Immobilizer

Tow-away alarm

Ashtray

269

Aspect ratio

344

AUDIO menu (Control system)

129

Audio system

203

Audio and telephone*, operation

203

CD changer*

223

CD operation

219

Introduction to satellite radio*

(USA only)

214

MP3

220

Operating and display elements

204

Auto-dimming* for rear view mirrors

174

Automatic climate control*

Air conditioning

200

Automatic mode, basic setting

194

Control panel

192

Deactivating

194

Overview

190

Automatic locking

Control system

147

When driving

101

Automatic shift program*

163

Automatic transmission*

157

Automatic transmission fluid

(ATF)

313

Driving

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode)

172

Fluid level

313

Gear ranges

160

Gear selector lever

157

Gear selector lever (Unlocking

manually)

396

Gear shifting malfunctions

172

Gearshift pattern

Kickdown

162

Manual shifting

164

One-touch gearshifting

164

Program mode selector switch

163