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Technical data Weights Model Maximum roof load Maximum trunk load SLK 280 SLK 350 110 lb (50 kg) 220 lb (100 kg) SLK 55 AMG 110 lb (50 kg) 220 lb (100 kg) ! This vehicle is not designed to carry items on its roof. Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. At time of printing, Mercedes-Benz does not offer any roof racks or any other roof-mounted devices for use on this vehicle. ! This vehicle is not designed to carry any items on its trunk lid or accommodate any type of trunk lid rack or device. Using such devices may damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop mechanism. 442

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Operator’s Manual	11
Service and warranty:Information	11
California retail buyers and lessees, Important notice for	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	25
Instrument cluster:Overview	27
Multifunction steering wheel	29
Center console	30
Center console:Upper part	30
Center console:Lower part	31
Overhead control panel	32
Storage compartments	33
Door:Control panel	35
Unlocking	37
Unlocking:With SmartKey	37
Starter switch positions	38
Adjusting	40
Seats:Adjusting	40
Steering wheel	44
Mirrors:Adjusting	47
Driving:Instructions	49
Seat belts:Fastening	49
Starting	52
Parking brake	54
Driving	54
Headlamps:Switching on	56
Turn signals	56
Windshield wipers	57
Problems:While driving	59
Parking	60
Parking brake	60
Headlamps:Switching off	62
SmartKey:Turning off engine	62
Releasing seat belts	62
Vehicle:Locking	63
Safety and Security	64
Occupant safety	65
Air bags	67
Occupant Classification System see OCS <$nopage>	72
Seat belts	77
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle <$nopage>	80
Panic alarm	84
Activating	84
Deactivating	84
Driving safety systems	85
Driving safety systems:ABS	85
Driving safety systems:BAS	87
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	87
Anti-theft systems	91
Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems<$nopage>	91
Anti-theft systems:Alarm system	91
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems<$nopage>	92
SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	95
SmartKey	95
Door:Opening from inside	100
Trunk	101
Closing the trunk	101
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release	102
Automatic central locking	103
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside	103
Seats	105
Seats:Heating*	105
Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF* <$nopage>	106
Memory function*	108
Storing positions into memory	109
Recalling positions from memory	109
Lighting	110
Lighting:Exterior lamp switch	110
Combination switch	114
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	115
Hazard warning flasher	116
Lighting:Interior lighting	117
Door:Entry lamps	118
Instrument cluster	119
Lighting:Instrument cluster illumination	119
Engine:Tachometer	120
Outside temperature indicator	120
Resetting trip odometer	121
Clock	121
Control system	122
Multifunction display	122
Multifunction steering wheel	123
Control system menus	125
Control system menus:Standard display	128
Control system menus:AMG	129
Control system menus:AUDIO	134
Navigation system*	136
Vehicle status message memory menu (Control system)	136
Settings menu (Control system)	137
Control system menus:Trip computer	149
Control system menus:TEL*	150
Manual transmission	154
Shifting into reverse	155
Transmission see Automatic transmission* or Manual Transmission <$nopage>	156
Automatic transmission*:Gear selector lever	156
Gear selector lever:Position	157
Automatic transmission*:Gear selector lever positions	158
Driving tips	160
Gear range:Automatic transmission	161
Automatic transmission*:Automatic shift program	162
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission	163
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission*	164
Manual shift program*	166
Automatic transmission*:Gear shifting malfunctions	168
Good visibility	169
Headlamps:Cleaning system*	169
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors<$nopage>	169
Sun visors	171
Rear window defroster	171
Climate control	173
Climate control:Switching on/off	176
Climate control:Temperature	176
Climate control:Air volume	178
Basic settings	178
Defrosting:Windshield (Climate control)	178
Climate control:Air recirculation mode	179
Air conditioning:Climate control	181
REST:Climate control	182
Automatic climate control*	183
Automatic climate control*:Deactivating	186
Automatic climate control*:Automatic mode	187
Automatic climate control*:Temperature	187
Automatic climate control*:Air volume	189
Defrosting:Windshield (Automatic climate control*)	189
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL	190
Automatic climate control*:Air recirculation mode	190
Air conditioning:Automatic climate control*	192
Residual engine heat utilization see REST<$nopage>	193
Audio system	194
Audio system:Audio and telephone*, operation	194
Operating safety	194
Audio system:Operating and display elements	195
Operation	197
Radio:Operation (Audio system)	200
Audio system:Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)	204
Audio system:CD operation	209
GSM network phones (Telephone*)	220
TDMA or CDMA network phones (Telephone*)	227
Emergency call (911)	234
Power windows	236
Switch opening/closing windows	236
Power windows:Synchronizing	240
Retractable hardtop	241
Retractable hardtop:Opening and closing	241
Retractable hardtop:Wind screen*	247
Driving systems:Cruise control	248
Cruise control	248
Loading	252
Roof rack	252
Usefull features	253
Storage compartments	253
Shelf behind roll bar	255
Drink holder see Cup holder<$nopage>	255
Ashtray	256
Cigarette lighter	257
Power outlet	258
Floormat	258
Telephone*	259
Tele Aid system*	262
Garage door opener*	271
Heating:Steering wheel*	277
Operation	278
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	279
Driving:Instructions	280
Driving:Fuel saving	280
Drinking and driving	280
Pedals	280
Power assistance	281
Brakes	281
Driving:Driving off	283
Parking	283
Tires:Driving instructions	284
Hydroplaning	285
Tires:Traction	285
Tires:Speed rating	286
Winter driving:Instructions	287
Standing water, driving instructions	288
Passenger compartment	288
Traveling abroad	288
Radio transmitters, control and operation	288
Catalytic converter	289
Emission control	290
Coolant:Temperature	290
Refueling	292
Regular checks	293
Engine:Compartment	295
Hood	295
Engine oil	297
Automatic transmission*:Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)	301
Coolant:Checking coolant level	301
Windshield:Washer fluid reservoir	303
Battery (Vehicle)	304
Tires	305
Tires:Important guidelines	305
Tire care and maintenance	306
Direction of rotation (Tires)	308
Loading	308
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	313
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	315
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*	318
Tire labeling	319
Load identification	323
TIN	323
Maximum tire load	325
Maximum tire pressure	325
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	326
Tire ply material	328
Tire terminology	328
Tires:Rotating	331
Winter driving	333
Winter driving:Tires	333
Snow chains	334
Service system:Maintenance service indicator	335
Displays:Maintenance service indicator	335
Flexible Service System	336
Maintenance service term exceeded	336
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	336
Vehicle care	338
Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care<$nopage>	338
Practical hints	346
Practical hints:What to do if...	347
Instrument cluster:Lamps, indicator and warning	347
Lamps, indicator and warning:Passenger front air bag off	355
Messages in the multifunction display see Multifunction display messages <$nopage>	357
Where will I find...?	383
First aid kit	383
Vehicle tool kit	383
Tires:Spare wheel	386
Practical hints:Spare wheel bolts	387
Unlocking/locking in an emergency	388
Emergency operations:Unlocking/locking the vehicle	388
Door:Locking in an emergency	389
Emergency operations:Selector lever*, unlocking manually	390
Retractable hardtop:Operating manually	391
Raising retractable hardtop manually	391
SmartKey:Replacing batteries	392
SmartKey	392
Bulbs:Replacing	394
Bulbs	394
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	397
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	398
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	400
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	400
Removing wiper blades	401
Installing wiper blades	401
Flat tire	402
TIREFIT*:Instructions for use	402
Flat tire:Mounting spare wheel	408
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*	415
Battery (Vehicle)	416
Disconnecting the battery	417
Removing the battery	418
Battery (Vehicle):Charging	418
Reconnecting the battery	419
Jump starting	420
Towing (Vehicle)	422
Fuses	426
Main fuse box	426
Spare parts see Parts service<$nopage>	429
Warranty coverage	430
Loss of:Service and Warranty Booklet	430
Identification labels see Labels<$nopage>	431
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	433
SLK280, SLK350	433
SLK55AMG	433
Engine:Technical data;Technical data:Engine	434
Tires:Rims and tires	435
Same size tires	436
Mixed size tires	438
Spare wheel	440
Electrical system (Technical data)	441
Main dimensions	442
Weights	443
Lubricants, technical data	444
Capacities	444
Engine oil	446
Engine oil:Additives	446
Technical data:Air conditioning refrigerant	446
Brakes:Brake fluid	447
Premium unleaded gasoline	447
Technical data:Fuel requirements	448
Gasoline see Fuel<$nopage>	448
Coolant	449
Windshield:Washer system	451