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Operation Tires and wheels GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) This is the maximum permissible vehicle weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all options, passengers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue load). It is indicated on certification label located on the driver's door B-pillar. Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure. There are 6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air pressure is bars. There are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar. Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, total load limit and production options weight. Maximum tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions. Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat, multiplied by 68 kilograms (150 lbs). Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions. Production options weight The combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously considered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim. PSI (Pounds per square inch) A standard unit of measure for air pressure -> bar, kilopascal (kPa). Recommended tire inflation pressure The recommended tire inflation pressure for normal driving conditions is listed on the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver's door B-pillar and provides best handling, tread life and riding comfort. If so equipped, supplemental information pertaining to special driving situations can be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. 332

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
Getting started	36
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
Controls in detail	94
SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	95
SmartKey	95
Door:Opening from inside	99
Trunk	100
Closing the trunk	101
Trunk:Valet locking	102
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release	103
Automatic central locking	103
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside	104
Seats	105
Seats:Heating*	105
Lumbar support*	106
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<$nopage>	169
Sun visors	170
Rear window defroster	171
Climate control	173
Climate control:Switching on/off	176
Climate control:Temperature	176
Climate control:Air volume	178
Basic settings	178
Defrosting:Windshield (Climate control)	178
Climate control:Air recirculation mode	179
Air conditioning:Climate control	181
REST:Climate control	182
Automatic climate control*	183
Automatic climate control*:Deactivating	186
Automatic climate control*:Automatic mode	187
Automatic climate control*:Temperature	187
Automatic climate control*:Air volume	189
Defrosting:Windshield (Automatic climate control*)	190
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL	190
Automatic climate control*:Air recirculation mode	191
Air conditioning:Automatic climate control*	192
Residual engine heat utilization see REST<$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*	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	249
Cruise control	249
Loading	253
Roof rack	253
Useful features	254
Storage compartments	254
Shelf behind roll bar	255
Drink holder see Cup holder<$nopage>	256
Ashtray	256
Cigarette lighter	257
Power outlet	258
Floormat	259
Telephone*	260
Tele Aid system*	263
Garage door opener*	271
Heating:Steering wheel*	277
Operation	278
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	279
Driving:Instructions	280
Driving:Fuel saving	280
Drinking and driving	280
Pedals	280
Power assistance	281
Brakes	281
Driving:Driving off	283
Parking	283
Tires:Driving instructions	284
Hydroplaning	285
Tires:Traction	285
Tires:Speed rating	286
Winter driving:Instructions	287
Standing water, driving instructions	288
Passenger compartment	288
Traveling abroad	288
Radio transmitters, control and operation	288
Catalytic converter	289
Emission control	290
Coolant:Temperature	290
Refueling	292
Regular checks	293
Engine:Compartment	295
Hood	295
Engine oil	297
Automatic transmission*:Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)	301
Coolant:Checking coolant level	301
Windshield:Washer fluid reservoir	302
Battery (Vehicle)	303
Tires	305
Tires:Important guidelines	305
Tire care and maintenance	306
Direction of rotation (Tires)	308
Loading	308
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	312
Tire inflation pressure:Checking	314
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*	322
Tire labeling	322
Load identification	326
TIN	327
Maximum tire load	328
Maximum tire pressure	329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	329
Tire ply material	331
Tire terminology	332
Tires:Rotating	335
Winter driving	336
Winter driving:Tires	336
Snow chains	337
Service system:Maintenance service indicator	338
Displays:Maintenance service indicator	338
Flexible Service System	339
Maintenance service term exceeded	339
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	339
Vehicle care	341
Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care<$nopage>	341
Practical hints	348
Practical hints:What to do if...	349
Emergency, In case of:Instrument cluster, Indicator lamps <$startrange> [Emergency In case of:Instru	349
Lamps, indicator and warning:Passenger front air bag off	359
Messages in the multifunction display see Multifunction display messages <$nopage>	361
Where will I find...?	390
First aid kit	390
Vehicle tool kit	390
Tires:Spare wheel	393
Practical hints:Spare wheel bolts	394
Unlocking/locking in an emergency	395
Emergency operations:Unlocking/locking the vehicle	395
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
Bulbs:Replacing	401
Bulbs	401
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	404
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	405
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	407
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	407
Removing wiper blades	408
Installing wiper blades	408
Flat tire	409
TIREFIT*:Instructions for use	409
Flat tire:Mounting spare wheel	415
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*	422
Battery (Vehicle)	423
Disconnecting the battery	424
Removing the battery	425
Battery (Vehicle):Charging	425
Reconnecting the battery	426
Jump starting	427
Towing (Vehicle)	429
Fuses	433
Main fuse box	434
Technical data	436
Parts service	437
Warranty coverage	438
Loss of:Service and Warranty Booklet	438
Identification labels see Labels<$nopage>	439
Layout of poly-V-belt drive	441
SLK280, SLK350	441
SLK55AMG	441
Engine:Technical data;Technical data:Engine	442
Tires:Rims and tires	443
Same size tires	444
Mixed size tires	446
Tires:Spare wheel	448
Electrical system (Technical data)	449
Main dimensions	450
Weights	451
Lubricants, technical data	452
Capacities	452
Engine oil	454
Engine oil:Additives	454
Technical data:Air conditioning refrigerant	454
Brakes:Brake fluid	455
Premium unleaded gasoline	455
Technical data:Fuel requirements	456
Gasoline see Fuel<$nopage>	456
Coolant	457
Windshield:Washer system	459

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Operation

Tires and wheels

GVWR (G

ross V

ehicle W

eight R

ating)

This is the maximum permissible vehicle

weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of

the vehicle including all options, passen-

gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable,

trailer tongue load). It is indicated on

certification label located on the driver’s

door B-pillar.

Kilopascal (kPa)

The metric unit for air pressure. There are

6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air

pressure is bars. There are 100

kilopascals

(kPa) to 1 bar.

Maximum load rating

The maximum load in kilograms and

pounds that can be carried by the tire.

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

The sum of curb weight, accessory weight,

total load limit and production options

weight.

Maximum tire inflation pressure

This number is the greatest amount of air

pressure that should ever be put in the tire

under normal driving conditions.

Normal occupant weight

The number of occupants the vehicle is

designed to seat, multiplied by

68 kilograms (150 lbs).

Occupant distribution

The distribution of occupants in a vehicle

at their designated seating positions.

Production options weight

The combined weight of those installed

regular production options weighing over

5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those

standard items which they replace, not

previously considered in curb weight or

accessory weight, including heavy duty

brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty

battery, and special trim.

PSI (P

ounds per s

quare i

nch)

A standard unit of measure for air pressure

-> bar, kilopascal (kPa).

Recommended tire inflation pressure

The recommended tire inflation pressure

for normal driving conditions is listed on

the Tire and Loading Information placard

located on the driver’s door B-pillar and

provides best handling, tread life and

riding comfort. If so equipped, supplemen-

tal information pertaining to special driving

situations can be found on the tire inflation

pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler

flap.

Rim

A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube

assembly upon which the tire beads are

seated.

Sidewall

The portion of a tire between the tread and

the bead.