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171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US d2ureepe, 2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 84 Version: 2.11.8.1 84 Manual transmission Turning off the engine G Warning! Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. X Controls in detail obstacles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient clearance. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between or under the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Manual transmission: Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R. X Automatic transmission: Shift the automatic transmission into park position P. X G Warning! When working on the vehicle, engage the parking brake and shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! Allow the engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the engine and the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Gearshift lever Engage the parking brake. i Always engage the parking brake in addition to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P (manual transmission: shifting into 1st gear or reverse gear R). X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. Automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the automatic transmission in park position P. Manual transmission Introduction For information on driving with a manual transmission, see "Driving and parking" (Y page 79). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals' range of movement. Keep the driver's footwell clear of all Gearshift pattern for manual transmission k Reverse gear 1 to 6 Forward gears

Section	Page
Introduction	20
Product Information	20
Operator’s Manual	20
Notes	20
Vehicle equipment	20
Service and warranty information	20
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	21
Maintenance	21
Roadside Assistance	21
Change of address or ownership	21
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	22
Operating safety	22
Proper use of the vehicle	23
Problems with your vehicle	23
Reporting safety defects	23
Reporting safety defects	23
Vehicle data recording	23
Information regarding electronic recording devices	23
At a glance	26
Exterior view	26
Cockpit	27
Instrument cluster	28
Multifunction steering wheel	29
Center console	30
Upper part	30
Lower part	31
Overhead control panel	32
Door control panel	32
Safety and security	34
Vehicle equipment	34
Occupant safety	34
Introduction	34
SRS indicator lamp	34
Air bags	35
Occupant Classification System	39
Seat belts	42
Correct driver seat adjustment	45
Children in the vehicle	47
Panic alarm	49
Driving safety systems	49
Introduction	49
ABS	50
BAS	51
ESP®	51
Anti-theft systems	53
Immobilizer	53
Anti-theft alarm system	53
Tow-away alarm	54
Canceling the alarm	55
Controls in detail	58
Vehicle equipment	58
Locking and unlocking	58
Notes	58
SmartKey	58
Checking SmartKey batteries	59
Loss of the SmartKey	60
Replacing the SmartKey	60
Opening the doors from the inside	60
Automatic central locking	61
Locking and unlocking from the inside	61
Opening the trunk	61
Closing the trunk	62
Trunk lid emergency release	62
Valet locking	63
Starter switch positions	63
SmartKey	63
Seats	64
Safety notes	64
Seat adjustment	65
Lumbar support	66
Seat heating	67
AIRSCARF neck-level heating	67
Multifunction steering wheel	68
Safety notes	68
Steering wheel adjustment, manual	68
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical	68
Easy-entry/exit feature	69
Heated steering wheel	69
Mirrors	70
Notes	70
Interior rear view mirror	70
Exterior rear view mirrors	70
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	71
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	71
Memory function	72
Notes	72
Storing positions into memory	72
Recalling positions from memory	72
Lighting	72
Notes	72
Exterior lamp switch	73
Combination switch	75
Hazard warning flasher	76
Headlamp cleaning system	76
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps	77
Interior lighting	77
Wipers	78
Notes	78
Windshield wipers	78
Problems with wipers	79
Power windows	80
Opening and closing	80
Synchronizing power windows	81
Driving and parking	81
Safety notes	81
Starting the engine	82
Driving off	83
Problems while driving	84
Parking	85
Turning off the engine	86
Manual transmission	86
Introduction	86
Gearshift lever	86
Automatic transmission	87
Introduction	87
Gear selector lever	88
Shifting procedure	88
Transmission positions	89
Driving tips	89
Gear ranges	90
Automatic shift program	90
One-touch gearshifting	91
Manual shift program	92
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	94
Instrument cluster	94
Introduction	94
Activating the instrument cluster	95
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	95
Resetting trip odometer	95
Tachometer	95
Clock	95
Control system	95
Introduction	95
Multifunction steering wheel	96
Multifunction display	97
Menus and submenus	98
Standard display menu	98
AMG menu	99
Audio/DVD menu	102
Navigation menu	103
Vehicle status message memory menu	103
Settings menu	104
Trip computer menu	111
Telephone menu	112
Audio system	114
Audio and telephone operation	114
Operating safety	114
Audio system components	114
Menu	117
Operation	119
SYS menu	121
Radio operation	123
Satellite radio	127
CD and MP3 mode	133
Media interface	141
Audio AUX mode	147
Telephone	148
Emergency calls “911”	154
Phone book	155
Call lists	158
Making calls	158
Functions during a single call	160
Driving systems	161
Introduction	161
Cruise control	161
Climate control system	164
Overview of climate control system functions	164
Control panels	164
Notes on climate control system	166
Deactivating the climate control system	167
Air conditioning	167
Automatic mode	168
Setting the temperature	168
Adjusting air vents	168
Adjusting air distribution	170
Adjusting air volume	170
Front defroster	170
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	171
Air recirculation mode	171
Residual heat and ventilation	171
Rear window defroster	172
Retractable hardtop	172
Safety notes	172
Opening and closing	173
Locking	174
Wind screen	175
Luggage cover	175
Loading and storing	176
Roof rack	176
Parcel nets	176
Front storage compartments	176
Rear storage compartment	177
Shelf behind roll bars	177
Useful features	178
Cup holder	178
Sun visors	178
Ashtray	179
Cigarette lighter	179
Power outlet	179
Tele Aid	180
Garage door opener	185
Floormats	189
Operation	192
Vehicle equipment	192
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	192
At the gas station	192
Refueling	192
Check regularly and before a long trip	193
Engine compartment	194
Hood	194
Engine oil	195
Transmission fluid level	197
Coolant level	198
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	198
Brake fluid level	199
Tires and wheels	199
Safety notes	199
Important guidelines	200
Recommended tire inflation pressure	200
Checking tire inflation pressure	203
Maximum tire inflation pressure	206
Loading the vehicle	207
Maximum tire load	211
Direction of rotation	211
Tire care and maintenance	211
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	212
Rotating tires	214
Tire labeling	214
Load identification	218
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	218
Tire ply material	219
Tire and loading terminology	219
Winter driving	221
General information	221
Winter tires	221
Snow chains	222
Winter driving instructions	222
Driving instructions	223
Drive sensibly – save fuel	223
Drinking and driving	223
Pedals	223
Power assistance	224
Brakes	224
Driving off	226
Hydroplaning	226
Standing water	226
Driving abroad	226
Control and operation of radio transmitter	226
Emission control	227
Maintenance	227
Notes	227
Maintenance service indicator message	227
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	228
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	228
Vehicle care	229
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	229
Practical hints	236
Vehicle equipment	236
Where will I find ...?	236
First aid kit	236
Vehicle tool kit	236
Spare wheel	237
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	238
Notes	238
Text messages	239
Symbol messages	245
What to do if …	258
Lamps in instrument cluster	258
Lamp in center console	265
Unlocking/locking manually	266
Unlocking the vehicle	266
Locking the vehicle	267
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	268
Opening/closing manually	268
Raising retractable hardtop manually	268
Replacing SmartKey batteries	268
Replacing bulbs	269
Safety notes	269
Bulbs	271
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	272
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps	273
Replacing wiper blades	273
Safety notes	273
Placing wiper arms in vertical position	274
Removing wiper blades	274
Installing wiper blades	274
Flat tire	275
Safety notes	275
Preparing the vehicle	275
Sealing tires with TIREFIT	275
Mounting the spare wheel	279
Battery	284
Safety notes	284
Charging the battery	285
Jump starting	285
Towing the vehicle	287
Safety notes	287
Installing towing eye bolt	288
Towing with front axle raised	289
Towing with all wheels on the ground	290
Fuses	290
Introduction	290
Before replacing fuses	291
Fuse box in passenger compartment	291
Fuse box in engine compartment	291
Technical data	294
Vehicle equipment	294
Parts service	294
Warranty coverage	294
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	294
Identification labels	294
Vehicle specification SLK 300 (171.454)	296
Vehicle specification SLK 350 (171.458)	297
Vehicle specification SLK 55 AMG (171.473)	298
Rims and tires	299
Notes	299
Same size tires	300
Mixed size tires	301
Spare wheel	302
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	302
Capacities	302
Approved engine oils	304
Engine oil additives	305
Air conditioning refrigerant	305
Brake fluid	305
Premium unleaded gasoline	305
Fuel requirements	305
Gasoline additives	306
Coolants	306
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	308

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Turning off the engine

Warning!

Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle

has come to a complete stop. With the engine

not running, there is no power assistance for

the brake and steering systems. In this case,

it is important to keep in mind that a

considerably higher degree of effort is

necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.

Manual transmission: Shift the manual

transmission into

1st

gear or reverse gear

Automatic transmission: Shift the

automatic transmission into park position

Engage the parking brake.

Always engage the parking brake in

addition to shifting the automatic

transmission into park position

(manual

transmission: shifting into

1st

gear or

reverse gear

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to

position

Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

The immobilizer is activated.

Automatic transmission:

The SmartKey can only be removed from the

starter switch with the automatic

transmission in park position

Manual transmission

Introduction

For information on driving with a manual

transmission, see “Driving and parking”

(

page 79).

Warning!

Make sure absolutely no objects are

obstructing the pedals’ range of movement.

Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all

obstacles. If there are any floormats or

carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals

still have sufficient clearance.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers

the objects could get caught between or

under the pedals. You could then no longer

brake or accelerate. This could lead to

accidents and injury.

Warning!

When working on the vehicle, engage the

parking brake and shift the manual

transmission into

1st

gear or reverse gear

Otherwise the vehicle could roll away which

could result in an accident and/or serious

personal injury.

Allow the engine to warm up under low

load use. Do not place full load on the

engine until the operating temperature has

been reached.

Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an

extended period when driving off on

slippery road surfaces.

This may cause serious damage to the

engine and the drivetrain which is not

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited

Warranty.

Gearshift lever

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission

Reverse gear

Forward gears

Manual transmission

Controls in detail

171_AKB; 3; 60, en-US

d2ureepe,

Version: 2.11.8.1

2009-05-11T16:00:23+02:00 - Seite 84