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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz 2006 SLK 280
- Page 1 Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual SLK-Class Ê1/tlqsË 1715847681 Order No. 6515 3255 13 Part No. 171 584 76 81 USA Edition A 2006...
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Page 2: Slk 55 Amg
SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG... - Page 3 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen-...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Operator’s Manual ... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ... 11 Maintenance ... 12 Roadside Assistance ... 12 Change of address or ownership... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada... - Page 5 Contents Safety and Security ... 63 Occupant safety... 64 Air bags ... 65 Seat belts ... 71 Children in the vehicle... 75 Panic alarm ... 80 Activating ... 81 Deactivating ... 81 Driving safety systems... 82 ABS ... 82 BAS ... 83 ®...
- Page 6 Driving tips... 162 Automatic shift program ... 163 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ... 164 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting ... 165 Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG... 169 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ... 172 Good visibility ... 173 Headlamp cleaning system* ...
- Page 7 Contents Operation ... 291 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)... 292 Driving instructions... 293 Drive sensibly – save fuel ... 293 Drinking and driving ... 293 Pedals ... 293 Power assistance ... 293 Brakes ... 294 Driving off... 296 Parking ... 296 Tires ...
- Page 8 Practical hints ... 361 What to do if … ... 362 Lamps in instrument cluster ... 362 Lamp in center console... 367 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display... 368 Where will I find...? ... 388 First aid kit... 388 Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack...
- Page 9 Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc..449 Capacities ... 449 Engine oils... 451 Engine oil additives ... 451 Air conditioning refrigerant ... 451 Brake fluid ... 451 Premium unleaded gasoline ... 452 Fuel requirements ... 452 Gasoline additives ... 453 Coolants...
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Page 10: Introduction
Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitabili- ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. -
Page 11: Operator's Manual
Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. We continuously strive to improve our... -
Page 12: Retail Buyers And Lessees Of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
30 calendar days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350. -
Page 13: Maintenance
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the... -
Page 14: Operating Your Vehicle Outside The Usa Or Canada
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:... -
Page 15: Where To Find It
Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. -
Page 16: Symbols
Symbols Trademarks: ® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. ® HomeLink is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. BabySmart is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. SIRIUS and related marks are trade- marks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified... -
Page 17: Operating Safety
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. -
Page 18: Problems With Your Vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is... -
Page 19: Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. -
Page 20: Vehicle Data Recording
Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. -
Page 22: At A Glance
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel... -
Page 23: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit... - Page 24 Item Page 1 Automatic transmission*: Steering wheel gearshift control* SLK 55 AMG: Steering wheel gearshift control 2 Multifunction steering wheel 3 Horn 4 Instrument cluster 5 Overhead control panel 6 Glove box 7 Center console 28, 29 8 Sun sensor for automatic climate control* 9 Starter switch Item...
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Page 25: Instrument Cluster
At a glance Instrument cluster... - Page 26 Item Page 1 Multifunction display with: Main odometer Trip odometer Automatic transmission*: Gear range indicator Automatic transmission*: 163, Program mode Outside temperature indicator (or actual speed when selected) 2 Tachometer with: Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only Item...
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Page 27: Multifunction Steering Wheel
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting a submenu or set- ting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button to take a call, or to dial a call to end a call, or to reject an incoming... - Page 28 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel SLK 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle will vary from steering wheel shown. How- ever, multifunction steering wheel sym- bols and feature description apply to AMG vehicles as well.
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Page 29: Important Notice For California Center Console
At a glance Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Cup holder 2 Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) 3 AIRSCARF neck-level heating* switch, passenger-side 4 Seat heater* switch, passenger-side 5 Central unlocking switch 6 Hazard warning flasher switch 7 Central locking switch 8 ESP... -
Page 30: Lower Part
Lower part Item Page 1 Automatic transmission*: Gear selector lever Manual transmission: Gearshift lever 2 Retractable hardtop opening/closing switch 3 Tow-away alarm deactivation switch 4 Parking brake lever 5 Storage compartment Telephone* compartment At a glance Center console Item Page 6 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror switch 7 Driver’s side exterior rear... -
Page 31: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Interior lighting on/off 2 Interior lighting automatic control switch 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 5 Garage door opener* 6 Sensor for auto-dimming mirrors* 7 Interior rear view mirror 8 Left reading lamp on/off... -
Page 32: Door Control Panel
Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 2 Power window switch for opening/closing passenger-side window 3 Power window switch for opening/closing driver’s side window At a glance Door control panel... -
Page 34: Getting Started
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Page 35: Unlocking
Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail”... - Page 36 Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. The side windows will not open or close if the battery is discharged or the win- dows are covered with ice.
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Page 37: Starter Switch Positions
Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. - Page 38 When you switch on ignition, the indi- cator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running.
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Page 39: Adjusting
Getting started Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment. - Page 40 Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed.
- Page 41 Getting started Adjusting Seat height Pull or push handle 2 up or down and adjust the seat height until your legs are slightly supported. Backrest tilt Pull handle 3 and adjust the backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Release handle 3 when the desired backrest tilt is reached.
- Page 42 Backrest tilt Press the vertical switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 3 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat cushion tilt Press the horizontal switch up or down in direction of arrow 4 until your up- per legs are lightly supported.
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Page 43: Steering Wheel
Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. -
Page 44: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The lever for the electrical steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering col- umn (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Open the driver’s door. - Page 45 Getting started Adjusting Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. To cancel steering wheel movement, do one of the following: Move steering column lever* ( page 43).
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Page 46: Mirrors
Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in mo- tion. All steering wheel adjustment must be completed before setting the vehicle in mo- tion. Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose con- trol of the vehicle. - Page 47 Getting started Adjusting If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The exterior rear view mirror housing is now proper- ly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally.
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Page 48: Driving
Driving Warning! Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. - Page 49 Driving Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed.
- Page 50 1 Loop for seat belt guidance 2 Latch plate 3 Release button 4 Buckle With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the belt outlet. Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.
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Page 51: Starting The Engine
In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Starting the engine Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. - Page 52 Manual transmission Gearshift pattern for manual transmission For more information, see “Manual trans- mission” ( page 155). Starting Depress brake pedal. Make sure the gearshift lever is in neu- tral position (no gear selected). Fully depress clutch pedal. Otherwise the engine cannot be start- ed due to the integrated safety inter- lock.
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Page 53: Parking Brake
If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Parking brake Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. -
Page 54: Driving
1 Parking brake lever 2 Release button Pull up slightly on parking brake lever 1 and press release button 2. Push parking brake lever 1 down to its original position. The brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the speedometer dial goes out. - Page 55 Getting started Driving Manual transmission Depress the brake pedal. Fully depress the clutch pedal. Move gearshift lever to first gear to drive forward, or to reverse gear to drive rearward. Simultaneously release the brake pedal and slowly the clutch pedal. Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
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Page 56: Switching On Headlamps
Switching on headlamps Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on Turn exterior lamp switch to position B. High beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. -
Page 57: Windshield Wipers
Getting started Driving Press combination switch in direction of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp K or L in the instrument cluster flashes ( page 24). The combination switch resets auto- matically after major directional chang- To signal minor directional changes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. - Page 58 Intermittent wiping Vehicles with rain sensor*: Do not leave windshield wipers in inter- mittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during wind- shield cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wind- shield wipers may be damaged as a result.
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Page 59: Problems While Driving
Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Give very little gas. Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. -
Page 60: Parking And Locking
Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Warning! Vehicles with manual transmission: Wait until the vehicle is stationary before re- moving the SmartKey from the starter switch. -
Page 61: Switching Off Headlamps
Getting started Parking and locking Warning! Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se- lector lever* not fully engaged in position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear) is dangerous. Also, when parked on an in- cline, position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear) alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. -
Page 62: Turning Off Engine
Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. -
Page 63: Locking
Getting started Parking and locking Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. The side windows will not open or close if the battery is discharged or the win- dows are covered with ice. -
Page 64: Safety And Security
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Page 65: Occupant Safety
For safety reasons, we strongly recom- mend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. For more information, see “Practical hints” ( page 366). -
Page 66: Air Bags
SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an acci-... - Page 67 If you have any prob- lems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dash- board.
- Page 68 Mercedes-Benz Center at an addi- tional cost. Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details.
- Page 69 Only use belts in- stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Air bags and emergency tensioning de- vices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that was activated must be replaced.
- Page 70 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! Only use seat covers which have been test- ed and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the head-thorax airbags. Contact your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availabil- ity.
- Page 71 Safety and Security Occupant safety Front air bags 1 Driver’s air bag 2 Passenger air bag 3 Kneebag (passenger side) 4 Kneebag (driver’s side) Driver and passenger air bags are de- ployed in the event of certain frontal impacts if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold independently of the head-thorax air bags...
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Page 72: Seat Belts
Head-thorax air bags 1 Head-thorax air bag The head-thorax air bags are deployed on the impacted side of the vehicle in impacts exceeding a preset deploy- ment threshold independently of the front air bags The passenger-side head-thorax air bag will only deploy if the system senses that the passenger seat is occupied. - Page 73 Safety and Security Occupant safety Always wear your seat belt. All vehicle oc- cupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly. In addition, applicable motor vehicle safety laws require you to wear seat belts. Even where this is not the case, we strongly rec- ommend that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened and wear them...
- Page 74 Only use seat belts which have been ap- proved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure.
- Page 75 Warning! An emergency tensioning device (ETD) that was activated must be replaced. When scrapping the emergency tensioning device, our safety instructions must be fol- lowed. These are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Page 76: Children In The Vehicle
Infant and child restraint seats and infor- mation on choosing an appropriate re- straint system can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety and Security Occupant safety Infant and child restraint systems Use only a BabySmart... - Page 77 Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmart system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed.
- Page 78 Occupant safety Special BabySmart compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmart air bag deactivation system. With the spe- cial child seat properly installed, the pas- senger front air bag will not deploy.
- Page 79 If the 75 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the sys- tem is not functioning. You must see an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat. For more information, see “Practical hints”...
- Page 80 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones, electronic tags such as those used in ski passes, and like electronic devices on the passenger seat. Signals from such de- vices may interfere with the BabySmart system.
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Page 81: Panic Alarm
Safety and Security Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately minutes. 1 Â button USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-... -
Page 82: Activating
Activating Press and hold button 1 for at least 1 second. Without the antenna on the left rear side of the vehicle installed, the SmartKey signaling range for the panic alarm is considerably reduced. The panic alarm then only functions if the SmartKey is held in close proximity towards the antenna base. -
Page 83: Driving Safety Systems
Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ® (Electronic Stability Program) In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, and ®... -
Page 84: Bas
Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pul- sation. -
Page 85: Esp
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, includ- ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely,... -
Page 86: Driving Safety Systems
Warning! ® The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ® it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. - Page 87 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP ® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ® Switching on the ESP ® switch 1.
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Page 88: Anti-Theft Systems
In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). Anti-theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed, a... -
Page 89: Tow-Away Alarm
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is ac- tivated. The indicator lamp in the central lock- ing switch starts flashing ( page 102). If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, one of the following ele- ments may not be properly closed:... - Page 90 Arming tow-away alarm Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey. The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds. When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock the vehicle again. Disarming tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, switch off the tow-away alarm feature be-...
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Page 92: Controls In Detail
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function* Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Manual transmission Automatic transmission* Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control* Audio system Power windows Retractable hardtop Driving systems Useful features... -
Page 93: Locking And Unlocking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. - Page 94 Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. The side windows will not open or close if the battery is discharged or the win- dows are covered with ice.
- Page 95 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 96 Global locking Press button ‹. With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed now ( page 87). If the turn signal lamps do not flash three times, one of the following ele- ments may not be properly closed: a door...
- Page 97 ( page 395). Have the vehicle battery and the battery connections checked ( page 421). If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Unlocking the trunk lid You can unlock and open the trunk lid sep- arately.
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Page 98: Opening The Doors From The Inside
SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries ( page 398). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the batteries are checked within sig- nal range of the vehicle, pressing button ‹... -
Page 99: Opening The Trunk
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If the vehicle has previously been cen- trally locked with the SmartKey, open- ing a door from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the fol- lowing: Press button Œ... -
Page 100: Closing The Trunk
The vehicle or trunk lid must be unlocked before the trunk lid can be opened. The trunk lid can only be opened when the vehicle is not in motion and the re- tractable hardtop is fully opened or closed. The trunk lid can also be opened from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release”... -
Page 101: Trunk Lid Emergency Release
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! Only drive with the trunk lid closed as, among other dangers such as blocked visi- bility, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interior. Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automati- cally when closed. -
Page 102: Automatic Central Locking
If the vehicle has previously been cen- trally locked with the SmartKey, open- ing the trunk from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the fol- lowing: Press button Œ or ‹ on the SmartKey. -
Page 103: Locking And Unlocking From The Inside
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. - Page 104 You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 2. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 1 while in the selective remote con- trol mode, only the door opened...
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Page 105: Seats
Controls in detail Seats For information on seat adjustment, see “Adjusting” ( page 38). Seat heating* The switches are located on the upper part of the center console. 1 Seat heating switch (driver’s side) 2 Indicator lamps Red indicator lamps 2 on the seat heating switch show which heating level you have selected: Level... -
Page 106: Airscarf Neck-Level Heating
Switching off seat heating Press the desired seat heating switch repeatedly until all indicator lamps 2 on the seat heating switch go out. If one or more of indicator lamps 2 on the seat heating switch are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. - Page 107 Controls in detail Seats Red indicator lamps 2 on the AIRSCARF switches show which heating level you have selected: Level Three indicator lamps on (highest heating level). Two indicator lamps on. One indicator lamp on (lowest heating level). No indicator lamp on. Switch on the ignition ( page 36).
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Page 108: Memory Function
Memory function* Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head re- straint should also be adjusted for proper height. -
Page 109: Storing Positions Into Memory
Controls in detail Memory function* Storing positions into memory Adjust the seat, on the driver’s side also the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors, to the desired posi- tions ( page 38). Press memory button M 1. Release memory button M 1 and press a memory position switch 2 within 3 seconds. - Page 110 The switches are located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror switch 2 Adjustment switch 3 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror switch Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Press switch 3 to select the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror.
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Page 111: Lighting
Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. - Page 112 With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on. The message Turn off lights appears in the multifunction display. Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch.
- Page 113 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the fol- lowing lamps will switch on additional- Tail and parking lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps...
- Page 114 Locator lighting and night security illu- mination The locator lighting and the night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see ( page 144) and ( page 145). Fog lamps Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
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Page 115: Combination Switch
Controls in detail Lighting Front fog lamps Switch on the low beam headlamps ( page 110). With the exterior lamp switch in the low beam headlamp position, pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop. The front fog lamps switch on. The green indicator lamp ‡... -
Page 116: Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps* (Slk 280, Slk 350: With Bi-Xenon* Headlamps And Without Sport Package*)
High beam Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U ( page 110). Push the combination switch in direc- tion of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam. The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on ( page 24). - Page 117 Controls in detail Lighting The respective corner-illuminating front fog lamp will stay lit until you switch off the turn signal, even if the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position. The respective corner-illuminating front fog lamp may stay on for a brief period after the turn signal is switched off.
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Page 118: Hazard Warning Flasher
Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher switches on au- tomatically when an air bag deploys. The hazard warning flasher switch is locat- ed on the upper part of the center console. - Page 119 Controls in detail Lighting Automatic control Activating Press automatic control switch 2 until it is flush to the other switches. The interior lighting switches on in darkness, when you unlock the vehicle remove the SmartKey from the starter switch open a door The interior lighting switches off automati- cally following a preset time delay.
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Page 120: Door Entry Lamps
Reading lamps The standard reading lamps are located to the left and right of the overhead control panel. Reading lamps as part of the interior lighting package* are located on the lower edge of the interior rear view mirror. Press reading lamp switch 3 or 4 to switch on the desired reading lamp. -
Page 121: Instrument Cluster
Controls in detail Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section ( page 24). The multifunction display in the instrument cluster is activated when you open a door switch on exterior lighting switch on ignition ( page 36) press reset button J ( page 24) Opening a door or pressing the reset... -
Page 122: Tachometer
Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious en- gine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. -
Page 123: Trip Odometer
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the stan- dard display menu ( page 128). Press and hold reset button Juntil the trip odometer is reset. Clock Vehicles with COMAND*: The clock in the instrument cluster can be synchronized with the time set in COMAND using the time synchronization with head unit feature ( page 139), or set... -
Page 124: Control System
Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1. The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control sys- tem to find out when your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster dis-... -
Page 125: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel. 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ... - Page 126 In the Settings... menu, you will find a number of submenus instead of functions for calling up and changing settings. For in- structions on using these submenus, see “Settings menu” ( page 134). The number of menus available in the sys- tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.
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Page 127: Menus
Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table below provides an overview of the individual menus. - Page 128 Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Standard display AUDIO ( page 128) ( page 129) Run Flat Indicator* Select radio station Check coolant Select satellite temperature radio station* (USA only) Digital speedome- Operate the CD ter/outside tem- player perature Call up mainte- nance service...
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Page 129: Standard Display Menu
The engine should not be operated with a coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning message in the multifunction display ( page 376). -
Page 130: Press Button J Or K Repeatedly
Warning! Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood. - Page 131 Controls in detail Control system Selecting radio station Switch on the radio ( page 209). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to the separate operating instruc- tions. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned station in the multifunction display. 1 Waveband setting 2 Tuned station Press button j or k repeatedly...
- Page 132 For more information on satellite radio operation, see “Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)” ( page 214). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions. Operating the CD player Switch on the radio and select the CD player ( page 222). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to the separate operating instruc- tions.
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Page 133: Nav* Menu
Controls in detail Control system NAV* menu menu contains the functions need- ed to operate your navigation system. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the message in the multifunction display. If the COMAND system is switched off, the message NAV off is shown in the multifunction display. - Page 134 Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages ( page 368). Press button è or ÿ repeatedly...
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Page 135: Settings Menu
Controls in detail Control system Settings menu In the Settings... menu are two func- tions: The function To reset: Press reset button for 3 seconds for resetting all settings to factory standard. A collection of submenus for perform- ing individual settings for your vehicle. Press button è... -
Page 136: Submenus In The Settings Menu
For safety reasons, the following func- tion cannot be reset while driving: the function Lamp circuit head- lamp mode in the Lighting sub- menu The following message appears in the multifunction display: Lighting Cannot be completely re- set to factory settings while driv- Your individual settings will not be re- set unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button Jagain. - Page 137 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various submenus. Instrument cluster Time/Date ( page 137) ( page 139) Selecting digital speed- Time synchronization ometer display mode with head unit* Selecting language Setting the time (hours) Selecting display (speed Setting the time...
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Page 138: Instrument Cluster Submenu
Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. cluster submenu via menu. Use the Settings... Instr. cluster submenu to change the instru- ment cluster display settings. The follow- ing functions are available: Function Page Selecting speedometer display mode Selecting language Selecting display (speed display or outside temperature) for status indicator Selecting digital speedometer display... - Page 139 Controls in detail Control system Available languages: German English Italian French Spanish Selecting display (speed display or out- side temperature) for status indicator Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. cluster submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Select display in the...
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Page 140: Time/Date Submenu
Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the menu. Use the Settings... Time/Date submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Function Page Time synchronization with head unit* Setting the time (hours) Setting the time (minutes) Setting the date (month) Setting the date (day) Setting the date (year) - Page 141 Controls in detail Control system Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Clock, hours in the mul- tifunction display. The selection marker is on the hours. Press button æ...
- Page 142 Setting the date (month) This function can be seen in vehicles with audio system, or in vehicles with COMAND* and navigation module*, if the time and date synchronization with head unit* feature was set to ( page 139). Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the time in COMAND, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.
- Page 143 Controls in detail Control system Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Set date day in the mul- tifunction display. The selection marker is on the day. Press button æ...
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Page 144: Lighting Submenu
Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the menu. Use the sub- Settings... Lighting menu to change the lamp and lighting set- tings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: Function Page Daytime running lamp mode (USA only) Locator lighting Night security illumination Interior lighting delayed shut-off 146 Daytime running lamp mode (USA only) - Page 145 Controls in detail Control system For safety reasons, resetting all the functions of all submenus to the facto- ry settings while driving ( page 134) will not deactivate the daytime running lamp mode. The following message appears in the multifunction display: Lighting Cannot be completely reset to factory settings while driving...
- Page 146 Night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off) Use this function to set whether or not the exterior lamps illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and all doors closed. With the delayed shut-off feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U before the engine is turned off, the following lamps will switch on when the engine is turned off and remain...
- Page 147 Controls in detail Control system You can temporarily deactivate the de- layed shut-off feature: Before exiting the vehicle, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. Then turn it to position 2 and back to position 0. The delayed shut-off feature is deacti- vated.
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Page 148: Vehicle Submenu
Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the menu. Use the sub- Settings... Vehicle menu to make general vehicle settings. The following function is available: Function Page Setting automatic locking For additional information on central lock- ing, see “Automatic central locking” ( page 101). - Page 149 Controls in detail Control system Activating easy-entry/exit feature* Use this function to activate and deacti- vate the easy-entry/exit feature ( page 43). Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
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Page 150: Trip Computer Menu
Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Mirror adjustment Parking aid in the multifunction dis- play. The selection marker is on the current setting. Press button æ or ç to set the function to Trip computer menu Use the trip computer menu to call up statistical data on your vehicle. - Page 151 Controls in detail Control system All statistics stored since the last en- gine start will be reset approximately four hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this time period.
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Page 152: Tel Menu
Calling up range (distance to empty) Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Range: in the multifunc- tion display. In the multifunction display you will see the calculated range based on the cur- rent fuel tank level. - Page 153 Controls in detail Control system Which messages will appear in the multi- function display depends on whether your telephone is switched on or off: If the telephone is switched off, the message in the multifunction display is: PHONE off If the telephone is switched on: The telephone will then search for a network.
- Page 154 Dialing a number from the phone book If your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the menu and the standby message in the multifunction display.
- Page 155 Controls in detail Control system Redialing The control system stores the most recent- ly dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the menu and the standby message in the multifunction display.
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Page 156: Manual Transmission
Manual transmission Manual transmission is standard equip- ment on select models and not available on all models. For information on driving with a manual transmission, see “Manual transmission” ( page 51). Warning! For vehicles equipped with a manual trans- mission, getting out of your vehicle with the gearshift lever not engaged in first or re- verse gear and parking brake engaged is dangerous. -
Page 157: Shifting Into Reverse
Never hold the vehicle stopped on a hill by using the clutch pedal. The clutch may be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not exceed the engine speed limits. Refer to tachometer ( page 121) for engine speeds. -
Page 158: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission* For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic transmission*” ( page 51). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjust- ments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions. - Page 159 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When the gear selector lever is in position D, you can influence transmission...
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Page 160: Gear Selector Lever Position
Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. -
Page 161: Gear Ranges
Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. - Page 162 The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display ( page 158). If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected. Effect ï The transmission shifts through sixth gear only.
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Page 163: Driving Tips
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Driving tips Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. Press the accelerator past the point of resistance. -
Page 164: Automatic Shift Program
Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The current gear selector lever position and the selected program mode ( ) are indicated in the multifunction display ( page 158). -
Page 165: Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Downshifting Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. -
Page 166: Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Steering wheel gearshift control*... - Page 167 Controls in detail Automatic transmission* You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted. Downshifting Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift...
- Page 168 Canceling gear range limit Press and hold the outside 2 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel until reappears in the multifunction display. The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D. Shifting into optimal gear range Press and hold the inside 1 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel.
- Page 169 Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Downshifting Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. Briefly press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel.
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Page 170: Manual Shift Program Slk 55 Amg
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Automatic transmission* The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. - Page 171 Make absolutely certain that the engine speed does not reach the red marking on the tachometer ( page 24). Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
- Page 172 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction. Briefly press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel ( page 167). The transmission shifts to the next higher gear. If, instead of the manual program mode , the p symbol appears in the symbol multifunction display ( page 158), shift to...
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Page 173: Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)
Move gear selector lever to P. Turn off the engine. Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting. Restart the engine. Move gear selector lever to position D (for second gear) or R. Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. -
Page 174: Good Visibility
Good visibility For information on the windshield wipers, see ( page 56). Headlamp cleaning system* The button is located on the left side of the dashboard. 1 Headlamp cleaning button Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Press button 1. The headlamps are cleaned with a high-pressure water jet. - Page 175 Controls in detail Good visibility Auto-dimming mirrors* The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirrors and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when ignition is switched on incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror The rear view mirrors will not react if reverse gear R is engaged...
- Page 176 Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position* Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward during parking maneu- vers to the stored position. The switches are located on the lower part of the center console.
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Page 177: Sun Visors
Controls in detail Good visibility Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. 1 Mirror lamp* 2 Mounting* 3 Mirror cover 4 Sun visor Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. -
Page 178: Rear Window Defroster
Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defrost- er as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of op- eration depending on the outside tempera- ture. -
Page 179: Climate Control
Controls in detail Climate control... - Page 180 Item 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control for adjustable left side air vent 2 Left side air vent, adjustable 3 Fixed air vent for defrosting left side window 4 Left center air vent, fixed 5 Thumbwheel for air volume control for fixed/adjustable left center air vents 6 Left center air vent, adjustable...
- Page 181 Controls in detail Climate control The climate control is operational whenev- er the engine is running. The system cools or heats the interior depending on the se- lected interior temperature and the cur- rent outside temperature. Warning! When operating the climate control, the air that enters the passenger compartment through the air vents can be very hot or very cold (depending on the set temperature).
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Page 182: Switching Climate Control System On/Off
Switching climate control system on/off Switching on Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Set air volume control 2 to any speed ( page 179). The previous settings are once again in effect. Switching off Set air volume control 2 ( page 179) to position 0. -
Page 183: Adjusting Air Distribution
Controls in detail Climate control Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution control 3 ( page 179) to adjust the air distribution. The following symbols are found on the control: Symbol Function Directs air through the center and side air vents Directs air to the windows and through the center and side air vents... -
Page 184: Adjusting Air Volume
Closing the center air vents Turn thumbwheels 5 and 8 ( page 178) downward all the way. Center air vents 4, 6, 7 and 9 are closed. Opening and closing side air vents Turn thumbwheels 1 and c ( page 178) in the required direction. Side air vents 2 and b are open or closed. -
Page 185: Defrosting Windshield
Controls in detail Climate control Heating (summer) Turn air temperature control 1 and 4 ( page 179) to the desired position. Turn air volume control 2 ( page 179) to level 1 or higher. Turn air distribution control 3 ( page 179) to position a. Open the center and side air vents. -
Page 186: Air Recirculation Mode
Deactivating Press button P ( page 179) again. The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The previous settings are once again in effect. The cooling remains switched on. Windshield fogged on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on ( page 56). Turn air distribution control 3 to position a or Y ( page 179). - Page 187 Controls in detail Climate control Activating Briefly press button , ( page 179). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air recirculation mode is activated automatically at high outside tempera- tures. The indicator lamp on button , is not lit when the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on.
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Page 188: Air Conditioning
Air conditioning The cooling function, only operational when the engine is running, cools the vehi- cle interior down to the selected tempera- ture. The cooling function also dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior, thus preventing the windows from fogging Condensation may drip from under- neath the vehicle. -
Page 189: Residual Engine Heat Utilization
Controls in detail Climate control Maximum cooling Turn thumbwheels 5 and 8 ( page 178) upwards to the first stop. The fixed center air vents 4 and 9 ( page 178) and the adjustable air vents 6 and 7 ( page 178) are open. - Page 190 Activating Switch off the ignition ( page 36). Press button 9 ( page 179). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. How long the system will provide heat- ing depends on the coolant temperature the temperature set by the operator The blower will run at speed setting 1 regardless of the air distribution con- trol setting.
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Page 191: Automatic Climate Control
Controls in detail Automatic climate control*... - Page 192 Item 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control for adjustable left side air vent 2 Left side air vent, adjustable 3 Fixed air vent for defrosting left side window 4 Left center air vent, fixed 5 Thumbwheel for air volume control for fixed/adjustable left center air vents 6 Left center air vent, adjustable...
- Page 193 Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Item 1 Air volume control, manual 2 U Automatic mode 3 P Front defroster 4 ‚ To increase temperature on the left side 5 ´ Automatic climate control on/off 6 ‚ To increase temperature on the right side 7 F Rear window defroster ( page 177)
- Page 194 The automatic climate control is operation- al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the automatic climate control sys- tem in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the inte- rior depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside tem- perature.
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Page 195: Deactivating The Climate Control System
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Deactivating the climate control system Deactivating Press button ´ ( page 192). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. When the climate control system is switched off, the outside air supply and circulation are also switched off. Only choose this setting for a short time. -
Page 196: Setting The Temperature
Activating Press button U ( page 192) while the engine is running. The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air volume and air distri- bution are adjusted automatically. Use temperature controls 4 and 6 or b and c ( page 192) to sepa- rately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compart- ment. -
Page 197: Adjusting Air Distribution
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Adjusting air distribution Use the air distribution control 8 ( page 192) to adjust the air distribution. The following symbols are found on the control: Symbol Function Directs air through the center, side and cockpit air vents Directs air to the windows and side air vents... -
Page 198: Adjusting Air Volume
Closing the cockpit air vent and center air vents Turn thumbwheels 5, 8 and a ( page 190) downward. The cockpit air vent and the center air vents are closed. Opening and closing side air vents Turn thumbwheels 1 and e ( page 190) in the corresponding di- rection. - Page 199 Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Activating Press button P ( page 192). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air conditioning switches automatically to the following functions: cooling on to dehumidify maximum blowing and heating power air flows onto the windshield and the front side windows Deactivating Press button P ( page 192) again.
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Page 200: Maximum Cooling Max Cool
Maximum cooling MAX COOL When operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode U and there is a high need for cooling, MAX COOL is activated. This provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle’s in- terior (when retractable hardtop is closed). will appear in display e MAX COOL ( page 192). -
Page 201: Air Conditioning
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Warning! Never operate the side windows if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure. In the event that the procedure causes po- tential danger, the closing of the door win- dows can be immediately halted by releasing the , button or by pressing the respective power window switch. - Page 202 Warning! If you turn off the cooling function, the vehicle will not be cooled when weather conditions are warm. The windows can fog up more quickly. Window fogging may impair visibility and endanger you and others. Condensation may drip from under- neath the vehicle.
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Page 203: Residual Heat And Ventilation
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine. -
Page 204: Audio System
Audio system Audio and telephone*, operation These instructions are intended to help you become familiar with your Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con- tain useful tips and a detailed description of the user functions. Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could... -
Page 205: Operating And Display Elements
Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements... - Page 206 Item Page 1 CD changer mode selector 2 Single CD mode selector 3 Radio mode selector 4 Mute function (radio) Pause (CD) 5 Volume distribution 6 Sound settings 7 Display 8 Alphanumeric keypad Item Page 9 Speed dialing memory (tele- phone*) in descending order a Accepting a call (telephone*)
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Page 207: Button And Soft Key Operation
Controls in detail Audio system Button and soft key operation In these instructions, the alphanumeric keypad (right side of radio panel) and the function buttons (left side of radio panel) are referred to as “buttons”. The four keys below the display panel are referred to as “soft keys”. - Page 208 The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned. If your vehicle equipment includes a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone*, you can adjust its volume separately from the volume of the audio system while the telephone is being used.
- Page 209 Controls in detail Audio system Adjusting treble Press O button repeatedly until appears in the display. TREBLE Press – soft key to increase or decrease tone level accordingly. Press soft key briefly to reset treble tones to their center level. The radio switches back to the standard radio menu 8 seconds after the last soft key is pressed.
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Page 210: Radio Operation
4 seconds after the last soft key is pressed. Telephone* muting If your vehicle equipment includes a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone*, you can adjust its volume separately from the volume of the audio system while the telephone* is being used. - Page 211 Controls in detail Audio system Calling up wavebands for radios without SAT Press soft key to switch between FM and AM. The FM and AM wavebands are called up one after another. Press soft key. The weather band menu is called up. The waveband currently selected appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display.
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Page 212: Press * Button
Direct frequency input Select desired waveband. Press * button. Enter desired frequency with buttons 1 to R. You can only enter frequencies within the respective waveband. If a button is not pressed within 4 seconds, the radio will return to the last station tuned. - Page 213 Controls in detail Audio system Station memory You can store ten AM and ten FM stations in the memory. Storing stations Tune in desired station. Press and hold desired station button 1 to R until a brief signal tone is heard. The frequency is stored on the selected station button.
- Page 214 Weather band Press soft key. The weather band station last received is tuned in. Selecting a weather band station directly Select desired weather band station with buttons 1 to 7. If a station cannot be tuned in, a search is automatically started. Search Press G or H button to tune in the next receivable weather band...
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Page 215: Introduction To Satellite Radio* (Usa Only)
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. Note that categories and channels shown in illustrations are dependent on programming content delivered by the service provider. - Page 216 Calling up the SAT main menu Press soft key. is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the display. Prior to activation of the satellite radio service ( page 215). After activation of satellite radio service ( page 215). Prior to activation of the satellite radio service The telephone number of the SIRIUS Service Center (888-539-7474) is...
- Page 217 Controls in detail Audio system Selecting a station The following options are available: Selecting a station using the selected category ( page 217). Tuning via station presets ( page 216). Tuning via scan search ( page 217). Tuning via manual channel input ( page 216).
- Page 218 Selecting a category Press soft key. The current PTY category of the station is displayed. Press <<< >>> soft key. This switches between the individual categories. When changing the category, the channel selected last in the new category becomes audible. The system will automatically switch to a station of the selected category if the currently selected station is not of the...
- Page 219 Controls in detail Audio system Obtaining additional text information Additional text information (artist, title) related to the current channel can be displayed. Press soft key. The title being played is displayed. Press soft key again. The name of the artist performing the title being played is displayed.
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Page 220: Cd Mode
In certain situations, the CDs can then no longer be ejected and cause damage to the drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your CD drive or CD changer has been designed to play CDs which correspond to the EN 60908 standard. - Page 221 CDs with an 8 cm diameter or playing such CDs with an adapter may cause damage to the CD drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Should excessively high or low tempera- tures occur while in CD changer mode*,...
- Page 222 Compatible MP3 data carriers The CD changer can read the following data carriers in MP3 mode: CD-DA CD-R CD-RW Compatible file systems and compres- sion methods Use Romeo or Joliet. Depending on file for- mat used, up to 128 characters are possi- ble.
- Page 223 Inserting a second CD in the slot with another CD still loaded will cause dam- age to the CD drive not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or cannot be read, WRONG CD0 will appear in the display.
- Page 224 Operational readiness of CD changer* If a CD changer has been installed in the vehicle, it can be operated from the front control panel of the audio system. The CD changer is located in the glove box. 1 CD loading slot 2 Magazine slot button A magazine is integrated into the CD changer as a fixed element.
- Page 225 Controls in detail Audio system Briefly press button 2 for the empty magazine slot that you would like to use. The light-emitting diode in the maga- zine slot button flashes in green. INSERT CD appears in the display along with the slot number. The flashing light indicates that the CD changer is ready to receive a CD.
- Page 226 Ejecting CDs The CD playback is interrupted while one or more CDs are being ejected. Ejecting single CDs Open the glove box. Briefly press desired magazine slot but- ton. The light-emitting diode in the maga- zine slot button flashes in red. The cor- responding CD is ejected.
- Page 227 Controls in detail Audio system If you do not take the CD from the CD loading slot within 15 seconds, the CD changer will automatically pull the CD back in. The system will then play the With all CDs ejected, press the b button to switch back to the radio mode.
- Page 228 You can select from among the inserted CDs with buttons R to 6. R = CD player in the audio unit 1 to 6 = CDs in the CD changer* The magazine slot number of the selected CD appears next to in the display, and the number of the currently played track appears next...
- Page 229 Controls in detail Audio system Fast forward/reverse Fast forward Press and hold H button until desired point has been reached. Reverse Press and hold G button until desired point has been reached. The track number and the relative time of the track is shown in the display during the search.
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Page 230: Gsm Network Phones
The standard CD playback menu appears in the display. Controls in detail Audio system GSM network phones Using your Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone*, a number of functions and operating steps can be performed and displayed in the audio system display. - Page 231 If your audio system is set up for telephone operation, the t symbol will appear in the display. When you insert your Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone* into the telephone cradle, you will be prompted to enter your PIN for 30 seconds ( page 231).
- Page 232 PIN entry Enter PIN number using buttons 1 to R. If necessary, correct number entered with the soft key. Press soft key briefly to delete the last digit entered; press soft key and hold to delete the complete number. Press soft key after entering correct PIN.
- Page 233 Controls in detail Audio system If necessary, correct number entered with the soft key. Press soft key briefly to delete the last digit entered; press soft key and hold to delete the complete number. After correct telephone number has been entered, press s button. If the telephone number has been saved together with a name in the telephone book, the name will appear...
- Page 234 Press button ‚ or ƒ repeatedly until desired entry has been reached. The stored entries are selected in alphabetical order with the sub-entries. Several sub-entries can be stored for each main entry (name). These entries are marked by a corresponding abbreviation that appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display.
- Page 235 Controls in detail Audio system Speed dial If you have stored telephone numbers as speed dial numbers in your telephone, you can also enter these with buttons 1 to R on the radio head unit. Press desired button 1 to R briefly.
- Page 236 Accepting an incoming call If the telephone is active in the background (reception symbol is visible in the display), the audio source is muted when an incom- ing call is received. A ringing tone can be heard and the caller’s telephone number, or the name under which the telephone number has been saved in the phone book, appears in the display.
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Page 237: Tdma Or Cdma Network Phones
Controls in detail Audio system You will be notified of the second call acoustically, but you will not see this in the display. You are connected with the second caller; the first caller is kept on hold. Switching between calls Press 2 and s buttons. - Page 238 If your audio system is set up for telephone operation, the t symbol will appear in the display. When you insert your Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone* into the telephone cradle, you will be prompted to enter your PIN for 30 seconds ( page 237).
- Page 239 Controls in detail Audio system Adjusting sound Adjust sound during a telephone call. Sound adjustment ( page 207). Placing a call Entering a telephone number and starting the dialing process Enter desired telephone number using buttons 1 to R. The number can have up to 32 digits, but only twelve of these are visible in the display.
- Page 240 Press soft key or press button ‚ or ƒ. Press desired numerical key 2 to 9. The stored entries are selected according to the alphabetical order of the initial letters (e.g. for -Schneider, press button 7 four times). Press and hold button ‚ or ƒ.
- Page 241 Controls in detail Audio system Press soft key or press button ‚ or ƒ. Press soft key (received calls). The number of received calls and then the call last received appear briefly in the display. Select desired telephone number with button ‚ or ƒ. The letter and the number of the memory position appear in the...
- Page 242 Press s button. Accepting an incoming call The telephone number last dialed If the telephone is active in the background will appear in the display. (reception symbol is visible in the display), the audio source is muted when an incom- Select desired telephone number ing call is received.
- Page 243 Controls in detail Audio system Accepting a second incoming call If you receive another call during an already active call, you can accept the second call and switch between the two. Accepting a second call Place new call by entering telephone number manually.
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Page 244: Emergency Calls "911
Emergency calls “911” The following describes how to dial a “911” emergency call using the audio system head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile phone* is inserted in the phone cradle. Unless otherwise specified, the de- scriptions refer to the audio system head unit. - Page 245 Controls in detail Audio system GSM network phones Placing a “911” emergency call using audio head unit with the phone locked Press h button to switch to telephone operation. PIN? appears in the audio display. Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit.
- Page 246 Placing a “911” emergency call using audio head unit with the phone unlocked Press h button to switch to telephone operation. Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit. Press s button for dialing to begin. DIALING appears in the audio display while the telephone establishes the connection.
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Page 247: Power Windows
Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows The windows are opened and closed eletri- cally. Switches for operating the driver and passenger door windows are located on the driver’s door. A switch for operating the passenger door window is located on the passenger door. - Page 248 You can also open or close the windows using the SmartKey* ( page 249) or the retractable hardtop switch ( page 248). You can close and open the windows using the air recirculation switch , in the control panel of the climate control ( page 185) or the automatic climate control* ( page 199).
- Page 249 Controls in detail Power windows If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing proce- dure, the window will stop and open slightly. Remove the obstruction, press the re- spective switch at the symbol j again past the resistance point and re- lease.
- Page 250 Opening Push the retractable hardtop switch in quick succession twice in direction of arrow 1. All side windows open. You can operate the rear side windows only by using the retractable hardtop switch. Closing Push the retractable hardtop switch in quick succession twice in direction of arrow 2.
- Page 251 Controls in detail Power windows Opening (Summer opening feature) Press and hold button Œ. The windows and retractable hardtop begin to open after approximately 1 second. In the multifunction display you will see the message Retractable roof in operation Release button Œ on the SmartKey to interrupt procedure.
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Page 252: Synchronizing Power Windows
Warning! If the retractable hardtop does not com- pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is lowered after approximately 7 minutes when the ignition is switched on. after approximately 15 seconds when the ignition is switched off. Shortly before the hardtop is lowered, a warning will sound. -
Page 253: Retractable Hardtop
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractable hardtop For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still. Warning! Before operating the switch for the retract- able hardtop, make sure no persons are in- jured by the moving parts (retractable hardtop, roof frame, and trunk lid). - Page 254 Cargo compartment cover The cargo compartment cover is located in the trunk. Cargo compartment cover Closing Pull the cargo compartment cover at the handle in direction of the arrow un- til it engages on both sides at the trunk sill. Opening Press the release handle on the cargo compartment cover.
- Page 255 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Before operating the retractable hard- top via the retractable hardtop switch, do the following first: Engage the parking brake ( page 59). Close the cargo compartment cover. Close the trunk lid. Switch on ignition ( page 36). The switch for opening/closing the retract- able hardtop is on the lower part of the center console.
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Page 256: Retractable Hardtop
Locking the retractable hardtop after raising/lowering Warning! Be sure to keep the hardtop switch pushed until the hardtop is fully opened or closed. The hydraulic pump will then shut off. To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve- hicle only with the hardtop either completely closed and locked, or fully lowered into its storage compartment. - Page 257 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Unlocked status noticed when stopped Switch on the ignition ( page 36). To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully closed position, push the retract- able hardtop switch forward until the retractable hardtop is fully closed. To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully opened position, push the retract- able hardtop switch rearward until the...
- Page 258 Opening and closing the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey* The power windows ( page 246) will also be opened or closed when you operate the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey. Warning! Before operating the retractable hardtop, make sure no persons can be injured by the moving parts (retractable roof, roof frame, and trunk lid) due to negligence.
- Page 259 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Closing (Convenience closing feature) Press and hold lock button ‹ until the retractable hardtop is fully closed. The retractable hardtop and windows begin to close after approximately 1 second. In the multifunction display you will see the message Retractable roof in operation Release button ‹...
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Page 260: Wind Screen
Wind screen Warning! The wind screen can restrict the driver’s vision to the rear of the vehicle. To prevent a possible accident when visibility is limited (e.g. in darkness), the upper part of the wind screen should be folded back. 1 Wind screen 2 Snap fastener (with handle cap) 3 Supporting strap... -
Page 261: Driving Systems
Controls in detail Driving systems The driving system of your vehicle is described on the following pages: Cruise control, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed. ® The BAS, ABS and ESP driving systems are described in the “Safety and Security” section ( page 82). - Page 262 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume to last set speed Warning! Cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal is depressed automatically to do this. Keep in mind that cruise control is a conve- nience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation.
- Page 263 Controls in detail Driving systems On uphill or downhill grades, the cruise control may not be able to maintain the set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. On downhill grades, the cruise control maintains the set speed with braking from the vehicle’s braking system.
- Page 264 The cruise control switches off auto- matically, if you step on the brake pedal. you pull up the parking brake lever firmly. the vehicle speed is below 20 mph (30 km/h). ® is in operation or switched off ® with the ESP switch ( page 84).
- Page 265 Controls in detail Driving systems Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 ( page 261). Slower Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 2 ( page 261). Setting to last stored speed (“Resume”...
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Page 266: Loading
This vehicle is not designed to carry items on its roof. Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless express- ly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. -
Page 267: Useful Features
Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartments Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not place anything on shelf behind the roll bars. - Page 268 Telephone* compartment Reach into recess 2 on the left or right side, press in and fold up armrest to the right or left side to open it. The compartment for the telephone* is opened. Fold armrest back until it engages to close the telephone* compartment.
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Page 269: Shelf Behind Roll Bars
Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci- dent. -
Page 270: Ashtray
Ashtray 1 Cover plate Press cover plate 1 briefly in the di- rection of the arrow. The ashtray opens automatically. To close the ashtray again, press cover plate 1 until the ashtray engages. Removing ashtray insert Warning! Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. -
Page 271: Cigarette Lighter
Controls in detail Useful features Cigarette lighter Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. -
Page 272: Power Outlet
Power outlet A power outlet 1 is located in the passen- ger footwell on the side panel of the center console. Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Flip up cover of power outlet 1 and in- sert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type). -
Page 273: Telephone
The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio trans- mitter operating instructions regarding use of an external antenna. -
Page 274: Tele Aid
Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Man- agement and Data System)* or audio sys- tem if road, weather, and traffic conditions permit. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. - Page 275 Controls in detail Useful features To activate, press the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • or the Information button ¡, depend- ing on the type of response required. The SOS button is located in the over- head control panel. The Roadside Assistance button •...
- Page 276 If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as ex- pected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatical- ly following an accident in which the emer- gency tensioning devices (ETDs) or air bags deploy.
- Page 277 Controls in detail Useful features Warning! If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele- vant cellular phone network is not available).
- Page 278 Open center armrest cover ( page 266). Press and hold the button (for longer than 2 seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message...
- Page 279 Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be estab- lished. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and...
- Page 280 Tele Aid system has detected a malfunction or the service is not cur- rently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible.
- Page 281 In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement.
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Page 282: Garage Door Opener
Garage door opener* The integrated remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices. It provides a convenient way to re- place up to three hand-held remote con- trols used to operate devices such as garage door openers, gate openers, or oth- ®... - Page 283 Controls in detail Useful features When programming a garage door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible death.
- Page 284 The indicator lamp 1 flashes immedi- ately the first time the signal transmit- ter button is programmed. If this button has already been programmed, the in- dicator lamp will only start flashing af- ter 20 seconds. Step 5: After the indicator lamp 1 changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing light, release the hand-held remote control button and the signal transmitter but-...
- Page 285 Controls in detail Useful features Step 9: Press the “training” button on the ga- rage door opener motor head unit. The “training light” is activated. You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow- ing step. Step 10: Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for 2 seconds and release the pro- grammed signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4).
- Page 286 If you live in Canada or if you are having difficulties programming a gate operator (regardless of where you live) by using the programming procedures, replace step 4 with the following: Step 4: Press and hold the signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release this button until it has been successful- ly trained.
- Page 287 Controls in detail Useful features Operation of integrated remote control Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Select and press the appropriate inte- grated signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4) to activate the remote con- trolled device. The integrated remote control trans- mitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed –...
- Page 288 If you should experi- ence further difficulties with program- ming the integrated remote control, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Page 289: Heated Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Useful features Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device. - Page 290 Switching off Turn switch at tip of lever in direction of arrow 3 and release it. The steering wheel heating is switched off. Indicator lamp 2 goes out. Indicator lamp 2 flashes or switches off in case of power surge or undervoltage steering wheel heating malfunction The steering wheel heating switches off automatically when you remove the...
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Page 292: Operation
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Page 293: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintain- ing and caring for your vehicle. The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but... -
Page 294: Driving Instructions
Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by the maintenance service indicator. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driv- ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly area. -
Page 295: Brakes
Have the brake system inspected immedi- ately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Install only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz. - Page 296 Warning! If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. This could result in an accident. When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the...
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Page 297: Driving Off
ESP switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. -
Page 298: Tires
Inspect the tires and the vehicle undercar- riage for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs. Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six... -
Page 299: Tire Traction
If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be substantially reduced. Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme caution. Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires ( page 348) with a minimum tread depth of approximately in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics. -
Page 300: Winter Driving Instructions
SLK 280, SLK 350 SLK 280 with Sport Package* SLK 350 with Sport Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with “W”-rated tires, which have a tire speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). -
Page 301: Standing Water
Any such dam- age is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. -
Page 302: Passenger Compartment
The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob- jects. Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. -
Page 303: Catalytic Converter
Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con- trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis- sions. Keep your vehicle in proper... -
Page 304: Coolant Temperature
The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Excessive coolant temperature triggers a warning message in the multifunction display ( page 376). -
Page 305: At The Gas Station
Operation At the gas station Refueling Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious inju- ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! Failure to remove the fuel cap slowly could result in personal injury. -
Page 306: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Open fuel filler flap by pushing at point indicated by arrow 1. The fuel filler flap springs open. Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise and hold on to it until possible pressure is released. Take off fuel filler cap and set it in di- rection of arrow 2 in the recess on the inside of fuel filler flap. - Page 307 Noti- fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see “Practical hints”...
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Page 308: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Hood Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. Opening The hood release is located on the driver side under the instrument panel. 1 Hood lock release lever Pull hood lock release lever 1 in direc- tion of arrow. -
Page 309: Engine Oil
Do not use any special lubricant addi- tives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More information on this subject is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. - Page 310 Checking engine oil level with the control system (SLK 55 AMG only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground. with the engine at operating tempera- ture, the vehicle must have been sta- tionary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off.
- Page 311 Mercedes-Benz Center. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For more information on messages in the display concerning engine oil, see the...
- Page 312 Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick (SLK 280, SLK 350 only) When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground. with the engine at operating tempera- ture, the vehicle must have been sta- tionary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off.
- Page 313 Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck. For more information on engine oil, see “Technical data”...
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Page 314: Transmission Fluid Level
Vehicles with automatic transmission*: The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked. If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. -
Page 315: Battery
When replacing the battery, always use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about... -
Page 316: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries. Risk of explosion Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. Battery acid is caustic. Do not allow it to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with clean water and seek medical help if... - Page 317 Operation Engine compartment During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable container. Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn.
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Page 318: Tires And Wheels
When replacing rims, only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type. Failure to do so can re- sult in the bolts loosening and may lead to an accident. -
Page 319: Tire Care And Maintenance
Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam- aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them. - Page 320 Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under in (3 mm). Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approx- imately...
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Page 321: Direction Of Rotation
Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advan- tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- mance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire. - Page 322 1 Driver’s door B-pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with regards to loading your vehi- cle. Tire and Loading Information Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar.
- Page 323 Operation Tires and wheels Loading Information placard (Example A), locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.” on this placard. The combined weight of all occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load (if applicable) should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement.
- Page 324 Placard (Example A) 1 Seating capacity Placard (Example B) 1 Seating capacity Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
- Page 325 Operation Tires and wheels Step 6 (if applicable) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle ( page 326).
- Page 326 Example Combined Number of weight limit occupants of occu- (driver and pants and passengers) cargo from placard 1500 lbs 1500 lbs 1500 lbs The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available. For more information, see “Trailer tongue load”...
- Page 327 The tongue load typically is ten percent of the trailer weight and every- thing loaded in it. Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recom- mend trailer towing with your vehicle.
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Page 328: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
Recommended tire inflation pressure Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation... - Page 329 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) 1 Vehicle Tire Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard (Example B) lists the recommend- ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi- mum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment.
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Page 330: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). -
Page 331: Tires And Wheels
Operation Tires and wheels Warning! When the multifunction display shows the message Low pressure mode Check tires max. Speed 50 mph, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper tire inflation pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s tire information placard. - Page 332 Warning! Follow recommend tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to...
- Page 333 Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to confirm activation: Press button æ. The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Run Flat Indicator reactivated After a certain “learning phase”, the Run Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val- ues for all four tires.
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Page 334: Moextended System
After driving in emergency mode, you must have the rims inspected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are suitable for further use. The failed tire must be replaced in any case. -
Page 335: Tire Labeling
Operation Tires and wheels Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle’s tires: 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards ( page 341) 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( page 339) - Page 336 General: Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation. No letter preceding the size designation (as illustrated above): Passenger car tire based on European design standards. Letter “P”...
- Page 337 Operation Tires and wheels Warning! The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR ( page 344) of your vehi- cle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result which may cause an accident and/or seri- ous personal injury to you or others. Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
- Page 338 Summer tires Index Speed rating up to 100 mph (160 km/h) up to 106 mph (170 km/h) up to 112 mph (180 km/h) up to 118 mph (190 km/h) up to 130 mph (210 km/h) up to 149 mph (240 km/h) up to 168 mph (270 km/h) up to 186 mph (300 km/h) above 186 mph (300 km/h)
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Page 339: Load Identification
Operation Tires and wheels All-season and winter tires Index Speed rating Q M+S up to 100 mph (160 km/h) T M+S up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H M+S up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S up to 149 mph (240 km/h) or M+S.for winter tires. -
Page 340: Dot, Tire Identification Number (Tin)
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) U.S. tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced. The TIN is a unique identifier which facili- tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchasers the means to easily identify... -
Page 341: Maximum Tire Load
Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code The code 4 ( page 339) may, at the option of the manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire. Date of manufacture The date of manufacture 5 ( page 339) identifies the week and year of manufac- ture. -
Page 342: Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
Maximum tire inflation pressure 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehi- cle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( page 327) for proper tire inflation. - Page 343 Operation Tires and wheels Quality grades can be found, where appli- cable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear Traction Temperature All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
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Page 344: Tire Ply Material
Temperature The temperature grades are A (the high- est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem- perature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and ex- cessive temperature can lead to sudden... -
Page 345: Tire And Loading Terminology
Operation Tires and wheels Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). - Page 346 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 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.
- Page 347 Operation Tires and wheels TIN (Tire Identification Number) Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchases the means to easily identify such tires. The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identifica- tion mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code”, and “Date of manufacture”.
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Page 348: Rotating Tires
Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims. For information on wheel change, see the “Practical hints” section ( page 388) and... -
Page 349: Winter Driving
Operation Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: Checking anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. Adding of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning* system. Add MB Concentrate “S”... -
Page 350: Snow Chains
Operation Winter driving Only use snow chains that are ap- proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location. Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains. -
Page 351: Maintenance
We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indi- cator display. -
Page 352: Clearing The Maintenance Service Indicator
Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km) Service A exceeded by XXX days Service A exceeded by X day In addition, a signal sounds when the mes- sage appears. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service. Operation... -
Page 353: Resetting The Maintenance Service Indicator
In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator re- set. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will... -
Page 354: Vehicle Care
Post-production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others ap- plied later. - Page 355 We have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care products recommended here.
- Page 356 Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. Use only a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif- fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake.
- Page 357 Operation Vehicle care Automatic car wash You can have your car washed in an auto- matic car wash from the start. Automatic car washes without brushes are prefera- ble. If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be- fore running it through the automatic car wash.
- Page 358 Headlamps, tail lamps, side makers, turn signal lenses Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water. Only use window cleaners that are suit- able for plastic lamp lenses. Window cleaners which are not suitable may damage the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps.
- Page 359 An automotive glass cleaner is recom- mended. Light alloy wheels If possible, clean wheels once a week. Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water for cleaning the light al- loy wheels. Only use acid-free cleaning materials.
- Page 360 To do so, please drive your vehicle for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry. When applying Mercedes-Benz ap- proved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care products, take care not to spray them on the brake discs.
- Page 361 Leather upholstery Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Exercise particular care when cleaning per- forated leather as its underside should not become wet.
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Page 362: Practical Hints
Practical hints What to do if … Where will I find...? Unlocking/locking in an emergency Opening/closing in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses... -
Page 363: What To Do If
Read and observe messages in the multifunction display ( page 368). Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions in- creases the risk of an accident. - Page 364 Practical hints What to do if … Suggested solution Release the parking brake ( page 52). Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
- Page 365 If it is closed properly: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system. It allows the accu-...
- Page 366 Suggested solution ® The ESP is deactivated. Risk of accident! If the ESP system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Adapt your speed and driving to the Center as soon as possible. prevailing road, weather and traffic conditions. ® The ESP...
- Page 367 (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident. strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi- ately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious Close the fuel cap.
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Page 368: Lamp In Center Console
Practical hints What to do if … Suggested solution Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Make sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat. Check installation of the child seat ( page 75). -
Page 369: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display
Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- age or personal injury. - Page 370 No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis- play is inoperative. Contact your nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Switching on ignition ( page 36) causes all instrument cluster lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) as well as the multi- function display to come on.
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Page 371: Cruise Control
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. - Page 372 ESP avail- able. Practical hints What to do if … Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. When the voltage is above this value again, ® the ESP is operational again.
- Page 373 The provided operating safety of the automatic transmission is reduced. Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Drive with added caution to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Drive with added caution to the nearest...
- Page 374 Practical hints What to do if … Have the Run Flat Indicator* checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
- Page 375 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt. If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Notify an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is in order: Drive immediately to the nearest autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driv- ing to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness.
- Page 376 What to do if … Release parking brake ( page 52). Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible.
- Page 377 If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in dam- age to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is in order: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message dis- played.
- Page 378 The coolant level is too low. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
- Page 379 Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
- Page 380 Add engine oil ( page 312) and check the engine oil level ( page 308). The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
- Page 381 Add engine oil ( page 312) and check the engine oil level ( page 308). Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have oil siphoned or drained off. Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal.
- Page 382 Push the retractable hardtop switch forward or rearward until the retractable hardtop is completely closed or open ( page 252). Have the retractable hardtop checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Close the hood ( page 307). Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
- Page 383 The left front fog lamp is malfunc- tioning. The right front foglamp is malfunc- tioning. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
- Page 384 In the control system, set lamp operation to manual ( page 143). Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch ( page 110). Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
- Page 385 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
- Page 386 Practical hints What to do if … Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
- Page 387 The right rear turn signal is malfunc- tioning. A backup bulb has been brought into use. Switch off the headlamps. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
- Page 388 The fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir has dropped below its minimum mark. Practical hints What to do if … Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Close the trunk lid. Add washer fluid ( page 315).
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Page 389: Where Will I Find
Practical hints Where will I find...? First aid kit The first aid kit is stored in a parcel net behind the driver’s seat. Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack The vehicle tool kit is stored in a storage compartment under the trunk floor. The following is included: Collapsible chock Vehicle jack... - Page 390 Vehicles with TIREFIT* 1 TIREFIT kit 2 Vehicle jack 3 Collapsible wheel chock 4 Towing eye bolt 5 Alignment bolt 6 Wheel wrench 7 Spare fuses, fuse extractor and valve extractor 8 Electric air pump Open the trunk ( page 98). Lift up trunk floor.
- Page 391 Practical hints Where will I find...? Operational position Turn crank handle clockwise. Before storing the vehicle jack in its compartment: It should be fully collapsed. The handle must be folded in (storage position). Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad- ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g.
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Page 392: Spare Wheel With Collapsible Tire
Spare wheel with collapsible tire The spare wheel is stored in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor. 1 Spare wheel, spare wheel bolts (located under plastic cover on the outside of spare wheel rim) 2 Vehicle tool kit (under collapsible tire) 3 Retaining screw Loosen retaining screw 3 by turning it counterclockwise. -
Page 393: Spare Wheel Bolts
Practical hints Where will I find...? Warning! The dimensions of the spare wheel with col- lapsible tire are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle han- dling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel with collapsible tire mounted. - Page 394 Wheel bolts 2 must be used when mounting the spare wheel with collapsible tire. The use of any wheel bolts other than wheel bolts 2 for the spare wheel with collapsible tire will physically damage the vehicle’s brakes. Warning! Make sure to use the original length wheel bolts when remounting the original wheel after it has been repaired.
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Page 395: Unlocking/Locking In An Emergency
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechanical key. Unlocking and opening the driver’s door and/or the trunk with the me- chanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. -
Page 396: Locking The Vehicle
Unlocking and opening the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The trunk lid lock is located next to the handle above the rear license plate recess. Trunk lid lock 1 Unlocking in an emergency Unlocking/locking in an emergency Fully insert the mechanical key into the... -
Page 397: Manually Unlocking The Gear Selector Lever (Automatic Transmission*)
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency 1 Locking Insert the mechanical key into the driver’s door lock until it stops. Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1. The driver’s door is locked. Manually unlocking the gear selector lever (automatic transmission*) In case of power failure, the gear selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. -
Page 398: Opening/Closing In An Emergency
Manually closing the retractable hardtop is a complicated and technically demanding pro- cedure and should only be performed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or quali- fied technician. Attempting to manually close the retractable hardtop may cause damage to the retractable hardtop and/or personal injury. -
Page 399: Replacing Smartkey Batteries
When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint. When replacing batteries, always re- place both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. -
Page 400: Smartkey
SmartKey Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. Remove mechanical key 1 ( page 394). 1 Mechanical key 2 Slide 3 Battery compartment Insert mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow in side opening. Using mechanical key 1, push gray slide 2 to unlatch battery compartment 3. -
Page 401: Replacing Bulbs
Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad- justment. If the headlamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humidity,... -
Page 402: Bulbs
7 Side marker lamp W 5 W Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do not replace the Bi-Xenon* bulbs yourself. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Practical hints Replacing bulbs Rear lamps Lamp Type 8 Rear fog lamp (driver’s... - Page 403 Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. If the newly installed bulb does not come on, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:...
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Page 404: Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps
Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 110). Open the hood ( page 307). 1 Housing cover for low beam (halogen headlamps only) Housing cover for Bi-Xenon* head- lamps. - Page 405 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Low beam bulb (Halogen headlamps only) Turn housing cover 1 counterclock- wise and remove. Turn bulb socket 5 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove. Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 5. Press the new bulb into bulb socket 5. Place bulb socket 5 back into the lamp and turn it clockwise.
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Page 406: Replacing Bulbs For Rear Lamps
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 110). Open the trunk lid ( page 98). Tail lamp unit 1 Bulb socket for rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) 2 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp... -
Page 407: Replacing Wiper Blades
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing wiper blades Warning! For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch before replacing a wiper blade. Oth- erwise, the motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper arms should only be folded forward when in the vertical position. -
Page 408: Installing Wiper Blades
Make sure the wiper blades are proper- ly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, you should have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. -
Page 409: Flat Tire
Practical hints Flat tire The SLK 55 AMG with Performance Package* is equipped with a TIREFIT kit. Preparing the vehicle Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead po- sition. - Page 410 Do not drive the vehicle under such circum- stances. Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
- Page 411 Practical hints Flat tire Screw the air pump’s air hose 5 onto flange 6 of the TIREFIT container. Stick TIREFIT container 1 upside down into notch 3 of the electric air pump. 7 Tire valve 8 Electric air pump switch 9 Pressure gauge and vent screw a Filler hose Warning!
- Page 412 TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire repair. In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal the tire. Do not drive the vehicle. Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. After attaining a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump switch 8.
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Page 413: Mounting The Spare Wheel
Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to obtain a new TIREFIT kit. Bring used TIREFIT materials to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for proper disposal. - Page 414 Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel with collapsible tire replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel with collapsible tire mounted. ® Do not switch off the ESP when a spare wheel with collapsible tire is mounted.
- Page 415 Practical hints Flat tire Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
- Page 416 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Never start engine while vehicle is raised. Warning! The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle.
- Page 417 Damaged wheel hub threads should be re- paired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
- Page 418 Warning! Use only genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack. Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
- Page 419 Practical hints Flat tire Take the electric air pump out of the trunk ( page 388). Open flap 1 on air pump. Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose with pressure gauge 4. Close vent screw on air hose 4. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve.
- Page 420 Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to...
- Page 421 Practical hints Flat tire Warning! Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Fully collapse the jack. Place the vehicle tool kit, electric air pump, and the jack back in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor.
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Page 422: Battery
Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be se- verely damaged. Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main- tenance intervals or contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. -
Page 423: Disconnecting The Battery
Practical hints Battery Disconnecting the battery Warning! With a disconnected battery you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch automatic transmission*: the gear se- lector lever will remain locked in position P 1 Water tray 2 Lock Pull up parking brake lever firmly and move gear selector lever* to position P... -
Page 424: Charging And Reinstalling Battery
Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury. -
Page 425: Jump Starting
(12V). Jump start- ing with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only use jumper cables with sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps. Always make sure the jumper cables... - Page 426 Remove the jumper cables first from negative terminals 3 and 4 and then from positive terminals 2 and 1. You can now turn on the lights. Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Do not tow-start vehicle.
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Page 427: Towing The Vehicle
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Do not tow-start vehicle. Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip- ment with the SmartKey in the starter switch in position 0. - Page 428 Warning! If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: the engine will not run there is a malfunction in the power sup- ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system as that will be necessary to adequately con- trol the towed vehicle.
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Page 429: Installing Towing Eye Bolt
Practical hints Towing the vehicle The gear selector lever* will remain locked in position P (vehicles with au- tomatic transmission*) and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See notes on the battery ( page 421) or on jump starting ( page 424). - Page 430 Rear cover 1 Cover in rear bumper Removing Press mark on cover 1. Cover 1 springs open at the top. Pull at the protruding part of cover 1 and fold cover down to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. Do not disconnect cover 1 from its check strap.
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Page 431: Fuses
Fuse chart Spare fuses Fuse extractor Warning! Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question. Using other fuses may cause an overload and leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems. -
Page 432: Main Fuse Box In Passenger Compartment
Main fuse box in passenger compartment 1 Main fuse box cover Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box cover 1 in the dashboard, as this could damage it. Opening Open the driver’s door. Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into recess on the edge of cover 1 at the position indicated by the arrow. -
Page 433: Fuse Box In Engine Compartment
Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located in the engine com- partment on the driver’s side. 1 Fuse box 2 Clamp 3 Fuse box cover Opening Open the hood ( page 307). With a dry cloth, remove any moisture from the fuse box. -
Page 434: Technical Data
Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. -
Page 435: Parts Service
The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- nance and repair work. In addition, strate- gically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. -
Page 436: Warranty Coverage
Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Technical data Warranty coverage... -
Page 437: Identification Labels
Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (includes paintwork code) 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), located behind the passenger seat under the floor cover 3 Engine number (engraved on engine) 4 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 5 Vacuum line routing diagram label 6 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission... -
Page 438: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive SLK 280, SLK 350 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator (alternator) SLK 55 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft... -
Page 439: Engine
Poly-V-belt 2404 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. SLK 350 (171.456) -
Page 440: Rims And Tires
ABS or ® . Tires specially developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire’s side- wall: MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment tires... - Page 441 See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor- mation.
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Page 442: Same Size Tires
Same size tires Model Summer tires Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Winter tires Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 1,2,3 Winter tires* Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. SLK 280 205/55 R16 91H M+S. -
Page 443: Rims And Tires
Winter tires Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Radial-ply tires Not available as factory equipment. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. SLK 280 (Sport Package*) SLK 350 (Sport Package*) SLK 55 AMG 205/50 R17 89H M+S. 225/45 R17 91H M+S. -
Page 444: Mixed Size Tires
Mixed size tires Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires Radial-ply tires Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. Must not be used with snow chains. SLK 280 7 J x 16 H2 1.34 in (34 mm) - Page 445 Technical data Rims and tires Front axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires Radial-ply tires Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. Must not be used with snow chains. SLK 280 (Sport Package*) SLK 350 (Sport Package*) 7.5 J x 17 H2...
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Page 446: Spare Wheel With Collapsible Tire
Spare wheel with collapsible tire Rim (light alloy) Wheel offset Collapsible tire Must not be used with snow chains. Please compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yel- low label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s... -
Page 447: Electrical System
Technical data Electrical system Model SLK 280 Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A Starter motor 12 V/1.4 kW Battery 12 V/62 Ah Spark plugs NGK PLKR 6A Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) Tightening torque 15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm) SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 14 V/150 A... -
Page 448: Main Dimensions
Main Dimensions Model SLK 280 Overall vehicle length 160.7 in (4082 mm) Overall vehicle width 70.4 in (1788 mm) Overall vehicle height 51.0 in (1296 mm) Wheelbase 95.7 in (2430 mm) Track, front 60.2 in (1530 mm) Track, rear 61.0 in (1549 mm) SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 160.7 in (4082 mm) -
Page 449: Weights
This vehicle is not designed to carry items on its roof. Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless express- ly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. -
Page 450: Capacities
2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. - Page 451 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Cooling system SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Fuel tank SLK 280, SLK 350 including a reserve of SLK 55 AMG Air conditioning system Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate“S”...
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Page 452: Engine Oils
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) recommendations for sched- uled oil changes. -
Page 453: Premium Unleaded Gasoline
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious inju- ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gaso-... -
Page 454: Gasoline Additives
Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz only recommends the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon depos- its. After an extended period of using fuels... - Page 455 The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level.
- Page 456 Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model SLK 280, SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Approx. freeze protection –35°F (–37°C) 5.4 US qt (5.1 l) 5.9 US qt (5.5 l) Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. –49°F (–45°C) 6.0 US qt (5.6 l) 6.4 US qt (6.1 l)
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Page 457: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and head- lamp cleaning system* Both the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system* are sup- plied from the windshield washer fluid res- ervoir. The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approximately 7.4 US qt (7.0 l). -
Page 458: Technical Terms
Special restraint system for children. The sensor system for the passenger seat prevents deployment of the pas- senger front air bag if a BabySmart compatible child seat is installed. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. ( page 344) Technical terms (Brake Assist System) - Page 459 Technical terms CAN system (Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control ve- hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passen- ger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. Cold tire inflation pressure ( page 344) Collapsible tire...
- Page 460 (Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys- tem’s threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) (Flexible Service System PLUS) Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due.
- Page 461 Engine speeds within the red marking of the tachometer dial. Avoid this engine speed range, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Poly-V-belt drive Drives engine components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
- Page 462 Power train Collective term designating all compo- nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, includ- Engine Clutch/torque converter Transmission Transfer case Drive shaft Differential Axle shafts/axles Production options weight ( page 345) Program mode selector switch* Used to switch the automatic transmis- sion between standard operation (S) and comfort operation (C).
- Page 463 Technical terms Roll bar Occupant protection system which consists of tubular steel sheathed in plastic. (Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gaso- line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gaso- line’s ability to resist undesired detona- tion (knocking).
- Page 464 Vehicle capacity weight ( page 346) Vehicle maximum load on the tire ( page 346) (Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced. Wind screen Screen for deflecting wind from the ve- hicle interior when the hardtop is low- ered.
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ABS 82, 457 Display message 370 Indicator lamp 362 Accessory weight 344 Accident 58 Adjusting (Getting started) 38 Air bags 65 BabySmart 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... - Page 467 Index BabySmart Air bag deactivation system 457 Compatible child seats 76, 457 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 77 Back-up lamp 401 Bar 344 BAS 83, 457 Battery (SmartKey) Replacing 398 Battery (Vehicle) 314, 421 Jump starting 424 Bead 344 Bi-Xenon* 457 Headlamps 401 Brake Assist System see BAS...
- Page 468 Control system 123, 458 AUDIO menu 129 Convenience* submenu 147 Coolant temperature 128 Instrument cluster submenu 137 Lighting submenu 143 Maintenance service indicator 350 Menus 124 Messages in display 368 Multifunction display 123 Multifunction steering wheel 124 NAV* menu 132 Overview (Menus) 126 Overview (Settings submenus) 136 Resetting 134...
- Page 469 Index Driver’s door Locking in an emergency 395 Unlocking in an emergency 394 Driving 53 Automatic transmission* 53 Driving off 296 Fuel saving 293 Hydroplaning 297 In winter 299 Instructions 47, 293 Manual transmission 53 Standing water 300 Tires 297 Traveling abroad 301 Driving safety systems 82 ABS 82...
- Page 470 First aid kit 388 Flat tire 408 Inflating collapsible spare tire 417 Lifting vehicle 413 Lowering vehicle 419 Mounting spare wheel 412, 415 TIREFIT kit* 408 Floormat (Driver’s side only) 271 Fog lamps 113, 401 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 115 Footwell lighting* 118 FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 459 Control system 350...
- Page 471 Index Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 359 Hazard warning flasher 117 Head restraint height (Seats) 41 Headlamps Bi-Xenon* 401, 457 Cleaning system* 173, 315, 456 Night security illumination (Control system) 145 Switching off 60 Switching on 55 Headliner, cleaning 360 Head-thorax air bag 71, 459 Heating Seats* 104...
- Page 472 Labels 436 Lamp in center console 367 Lamps in instrument cluster 362 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 362 Battery (SmartKey) 95 Brakes 363 CHECK ENGINE 364 ® 84, 86, 365 Fuel reserve 365, 366 Passenger front air bag off 367 Seat belts 366 SRS 64, 65, 366 Language in multifunction display (Control...
- Page 473 Index Main dimensions 447 Maintenance service indicator (Control system) 350 Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 460 Service indicator, calling up 351 Manual seat see Seats Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG 169 Manual transmission 155 Driving 53 Gearshift pattern 51 Starting with SmartKey 51 Maximum inflation pressure 345 Maximum load rating 345 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 345...
- Page 474 NAV* menu 132 Navigation system see NAV* Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF* (Seats) Night security illumination (Control system) 145 Normal occupant weight 345 Occupant distribution 345 Occupant safety 64 Children 66, 75 Infant and child restraint systems 72, Seat belts 47, 68, 71 Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting* 164 Operating safety 16, 203...
- Page 475 Index Radio Operation (Audio system) 209 Operation (Control system) 129 Satellite* (USA only) 130 Radio transmitters, control and operation 301 Reading lamps 119 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 177 Recommended inflation pressure 345 Recovery services for stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 280 Refrigerant (Air conditioning) 451 Refueling 304...
- Page 476 Service Information 12 Maintenance Booklet 12 Service and warranty Booklet 435 Information 10 Service life (Tires) 318 Service system Maintenance service indicator 350 Parts service 434 Settings menu (Control system) 134 Shelf behind roll bar 268 Shelf below rear window, cleaning 360 Shift lock* 462 Side marker lamps 401 Side windows see Power windows...
- Page 477 Index Tachometer 121 Tail lamps 401 Tar stains see Vehicle care TDMA or CDMA network phones (Telephone*) 236 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 451 Brake fluid 451 Coolants 453 Electrical system 446 Engine 438 Engine oil 451 Fuel additives 453 Fuel requirements 452 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
- Page 478 Removing wheel 415 Retreads 317 Rims and tires 439 Rotating 347 Run Flat Indicator* 329 Service life 318 Sizes 439 Snow chains 349 Spare wheel 391 Speed rating 298 Storing 319 Supplemental tire inflation pressure information 304 Temperature 343 Traction 298 Tread depth 319, 348 Treadwear indicators (TWI) 297 Wear pattern 347...
- Page 479 Index Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 388 Vehicle Battery 314, 421 Bulbs 401 Fuses 430 Individual settings (Control system) 134 Jump starting 424 Lifting with jack 413 Locking 62 Proper use of 16 Towing 426 Unlocking/locking in an emergency 394 Vehicle capacity weight 346 Vehicle care 353 Vehicle Identification Number see VIN...
- Page 480 If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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How to use c/s button and shifter in drive
In a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 280, the C/S button is used to switch between Comfort (C) and Sport (S) driving modes.
- Comfort mode (C): The vehicle starts in second gear for smoother acceleration and better traction on slippery roads.
- Sport mode (S): The vehicle starts in first gear, and upshifts occur later for a more dynamic driving experience.
When the shifter is in Drive (D):
- You can manually extend the gear range by briefly pressing the gear selector lever to the right (D+ direction).
- You can limit the gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D- direction).
- To cancel the gear range limit, press and hold the gear selector lever in the D+ direction until "D" reappears in the multifunction display.
This allows for more control over gear selection while keeping the automatic transmission engaged.
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