SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG
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Contents Introduction ......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 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................
Contents Safety and Security ........................... Occupant safety................................... Air bags .......................................... Seat belts ....................................... Children in the vehicle.................... Panic alarm .......................................... Activating ....................................... Deactivating ................................... Driving safety systems......................... ABS ................................................
Contents Automatic transmission*................... One-touch gearshifting................. Gear ranges ................................. Gear selector lever position ......... Automatic shift program .............. Driving tips................................... Steering wheel gearshift control .. Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG................................. Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... Good visibility .................................... Headlamp cleaning system* .......
Contents Operation ......................................... The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... Driving instructions............................ Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. Drinking and driving ..................... Pedals .......................................... Power assistance ......................... Brakes .......................................... Driving off..................................... Parking ......................................... Tires .............................
Contents Practical hints ................................. What to do if … .................................. Lamps in instrument cluster ........ Lamp in center console................ Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display.................... Where will I find...? ............................ First aid kit ................................... Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack......... Spare wheel with collapsible tire.. Spare wheel bolts ........................
Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... Capacities .................................... Engine oils.................................... Engine oil additives ...................... Air conditioning refrigerant .......... Brake fluid .................................... Premium unleaded gasoline ......... Fuel requirements ........................ Gasoline additives ........................ Coolants....................................... Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ...
Introduction Product information 왔 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 suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program.
Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Controls in detail Technical data Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehicle.
Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warning! G Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.
Introduction Operating safety Warning! G Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.
Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 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.
Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Introduction 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.
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21
At a glance Cockpit 22
At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Automatic transmission*: Steering wheel gearshift control* SLK 55 AMG: Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) 2 Multifunction steering wheel Page 161 162 26, 118 3 Horn Item Heated steering wheel* (SLK 350, Canada only) 167 c Hood lock release 287 d Exterior lamp switch 52, 106 e Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 52 앫 Windshield wipers 53 앫 High beam headlamps 52 24, 115 5 Overhead control panel 30, 113 f Power window switches 250 g Door handle 7 C
At a glance Instrument cluster 24
At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page Trip odometer 122 48, 153 Automatic transmission*: Program mode 158, 164 Outside temperature indicator (or actual speed when selected) 132 344 indicator lamp, USA only indicator lamp, Canada only lamp indicator lamp 344 52, 110 K Right turn signal in- 4 Fuel filler cap loca- 284 tion indicator: The fuel filler cap is on the rear right-hand side.
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting a submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call, or to dial a call t to end a call, or to reject an incoming call 26 115 117 Item 4 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display 5 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu · for previous menu Page
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel i SLK 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle will vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to AMG vehicles as well.
At a glance Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Cup holder 252 2 Audio system, or 123 COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) 3 AIRSCARF neck-level heating* switch, passenger-side 102 4 Seat heater* switch, passenger-side 101 5 Central unlocking switch 6 Hazard warning flasher switch 112 7 Central locking switch 97 8 ESP switch 82 9 Seat heater* switch, driver’s side 28 97 101 Item Page a AIRSCARF neck-level heating* switch, driver’s side 102 b 75 passenger front air bag off
At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page Item Page 1 Automatic transmission*: Gear selector lever 152 6 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror switch 43, 167 Manual transmission: Gearshift lever 150 7 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror switch 43, 167 2 Retractable hardtop opening/closing switch 237 8 Exterior rear view mirrors adjustment switch 43, 167 3 Tow-away alarm deactivation switch 87 158, 164 4 Parking brake lever 49 9 Automatic transmission*: Program mode selecto
At a glance Overhead control panel Item 30 Page 1 Interior lighting on/off 113 2 Interior lighting automatic control switch 114 3 Right reading lamp on/off 113 4 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 257 5 Garage door opener* 264 6 Interior rear view mirror 42, 167 7 Left reading lamp on/off 114
At a glance Door control panel 왔 Door control panel Item 1 Door handle Page 94 2 Power window switch for opening/closing passenger-side window 232 3 Power window switch for opening/closing driver’s side window 232 31
Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 33
Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here. Unlocking with the SmartKey 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.
Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Warning! SmartKey G 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. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Starter switch 0 For removing the SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch.
Getting started Unlocking i ! When you switch on ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective system is operational. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running.
Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Warning! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. i The memory function* (컄 page 103) lets you store the setting for power seats*, steering wheel adjustment (electrical)*, and exterior rear view mirrors. Seats The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.
Getting started Adjusting G Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
Getting started Adjusting Seat height Power seat* adjustment Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 The seat adjustment switches are located on the outer side of each seat. 왘 Pull or push handle 2 up or down and adjust the seat cushion until your legs are slightly supported. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.
Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt 왘 Steering wheel Press the horizontal switch up or down in direction of arrow 4 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the steering wheel adjustment feature locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Head restraint height Warning! G For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.
Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment, manual 왘 Make sure the steering column is securely locked by trying to move the steering wheel up and down, in and out before driving off. Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The lever for the electrical steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). ! Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column.
Getting started Adjusting Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move the lever in direction of arrows 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Mirrors ! Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.
Getting started Adjusting Exterior rear view mirror Warning! The switches are located on the lower part of the center console. G Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Getting started Driving Warning! G Do not lay objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belts Warning! G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even pregnant women.
Getting started Driving G Warning! 1 Warning! G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
Getting started Driving 1 Loop for seat belt guidance 2 Latch plate 3 Release button 4 Buckle 46 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the belt outlet. 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the seat belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck).
Getting started Driving 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time. 앫 When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to make sure it is properly positioned. 앫 Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing.
Getting started Driving Manual transmission Starting 왘 Depress brake pedal. 왘 Make sure the gearshift lever is in neutral position (no gear selected). 왘 Fully depress the clutch pedal. Automatic transmission* Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock. Gearshift pattern for manual transmission For more information, see “Manual transmission” (컄 page 150). 왘 Do not depress accelerator.
Getting started Driving Starting Starting difficulties 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P. If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (컄 page 35) and release it again immediately. The engine starts automatically. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure.
Getting started Driving Driving Warning! ! G 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. 1 Parking brake lever 2 Release button 왘 왘 Pull up slightly on parking brake lever 1 and press release button 2. Push parking brake lever 1 down to its original position.
Getting started Driving Manual transmission Automatic transmission* 왘 Depress the brake pedal. ! 왘 Fully depress the clutch pedal. 왘 Move gearshift lever to first gear to drive forward, or to reverse gear to drive rearward. Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. 왘 Simultaneously release the brake pedal and slowly the clutch pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever lock is released.
Getting started Driving Switching on headlamps High beam Low beam headlamps The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. Combination switch Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position B.
Getting started Driving The combination switch resets automatically after major directional changes. i Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off To signal minor directional changes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times.
Getting started Driving 컄컄 ! Intermittent wiping Single wipe The switch should not be left in intermittent setting as the wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started. Dust that accumulates on the windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. 왘 왘 Vehicles with rain sensor*: Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning.
Getting started Driving ! Problems while driving If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 For safety reasons, remove the SmartKey from the starter switch before attempting to remove any blockage. 앫 Remove blockage. 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again.
Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Warning! G Vehicles with manual transmission: Wait until the vehicle is stationary before removing the SmartKey from the starter switch. The vehicle cannot be steered when the SmartKey is removed. Warning! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering system.
Getting started Parking and locking Warning! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever* not fully engaged in position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear) is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear) alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P (manual transmission: first or reverse gear).
Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine 왘 Manual transmission: Move the gearshift lever into first or reverse gear. 왘 Automatic transmission*: Place the gear selector lever in position P. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting into first or reverse gear (automatic transmission*: gear selector lever in position P). On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Getting started Parking and locking i 왘 Exit the vehicle and close all doors. 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. 왘 Press the lock button ‹ on the SmartKey (컄 page 34). Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems 61
Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The 1 indicator lamp in the speedometer dial (컄 page 24) comes on 앫 The restraint systems are for about four seconds when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1. It then goes out briefly, comes on again and remains lit until you start the engine.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction.
Safety and Security Occupant safety 컄컄 앫 앫 Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. 앫 Keep hands on the outside of the steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front air bag inflates. 앫 Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied.
Safety and Security Occupant safety G To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines: Accident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat. Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmartTM1 child restraint which will turn off the passenger front air bag. BabySmartTM will not, however, turn off any head-thorax air bag.
Safety and Security Occupant safety i Air bags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts (front air bags, kneebags), or side impacts (head-thorax air bags) which exceed preset thresholds. Only during these types of impacts, if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment thresholds, will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passenger should always wear their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for the air bags to provide their supplemental protection.
Safety and Security Occupant safety and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). 앫 앫 Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. 앫 앫 Do not make any modification that could change the effectiveness of the belts. 앫 Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them.
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) 68 Driver and passenger air bags are deployed 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the head-thorax air bags The air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment thresholds. You will then be protected by the fastened seat belts.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Head-thorax air bags Seat belts When the engine is started, the red seat belt telltale < comes on to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < comes on and a warning chime sounds for approximately six seconds when the engine is started.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passenger is properly restrained, even pregnant women. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passenger should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G 앫 USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm, against your neck or off your shoulder. In a crash, your body would move too far forward. That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts are equipped with emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) and seat belt force limiters. The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases: 앫 앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts exceeding a preset severity level. if the restraint systems are operational and functioning correctly, see “1 indicator lamp” (컄 page 62).
Safety and Security Occupant safety Children in the vehicle Infant and child restraint systems If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: Use only a BabySmartTM1 compatible child restraint for the passenger seat in this vehicle. 앫 앫 Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. Ensure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety and Security Occupant safety ! The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. Children too big for child restraint systems should use regular seat belts. Position the shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Special BabySmartTM1 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 BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front air bag will not deploy. The 75 indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0.
Safety and Security Occupant safety G Warning! When using a BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat on the passenger seat, the front passenger air bag will not deploy only if the 75 indicator lamp remains illuminated. Please be sure to check the 75 indicator lamp every time you use the special system child seat. Should the 75 indicator lamp go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation.
Safety and Security Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21/2 minutes. Activating Deactivating 왘 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. i 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. 1 Â button 78 Press button 1 again.
Safety and Security Panic alarm i i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 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 harmful interference, and (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: Warning! G ABS 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) The following factors increase the risk of accidents: Warning! 앫 앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking Emergency brake maneuver 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. 왘 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation. Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer the vehicle.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G 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, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G 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.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP 앫 the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle 앫 the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for a better grip 앫 the traction control will still brake a spinning wheel 앫 the ESP continues to operate when you are braking i When the ESP is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer dial flashes.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 왔 Anti-theft systems Immobilizer Anti-theft alarm system The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens Activating 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system Disarming the alarm system 왘 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn signal lamps flash three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. After approximately 15 seconds the indicator lamp in the central locking switch starts flashing (컄 page 98).
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm 왘 Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey. The switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 왘 Indicator lamp 1 in the tow-away alarm deactivation switch comes on briefly. The tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds. i When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock the vehicle again.
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 89
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to operate 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. To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! G 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. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury. ! To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electromagnetic radiation.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ. All turn signal lamps flash once. The lock buttons on the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed (컄 page 85).
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice. All turn signal lamps flash once. The lock buttons on the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed (컄 page 85). ! Unlocking the trunk lid If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is drained. You can unlock and open the trunk lid separately.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i Opening the doors from the inside If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key 왘 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk Closing the trunk Warning! A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 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. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. Trunk lid emergency release i The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. The emergency release button unlocks the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. i Illumination of the emergency release button: If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i Automatic central locking Locking and unlocking from the inside If the vehicle has previously been centrally locked from the outside with the SmartKey, opening the trunk from the inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. The doors and the trunk automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The switches are located on the upper part of the center console. i Locking You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. 왘 If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch 2.
Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats For information on seat adjustment, see “Adjusting” (컄 page 37). Easy-entry/exit feature* This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. The easy-entry/exit feature can be switched on or off, see “Setting easy-entry/exit feature*” (컄 page 142). Warning! G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
Controls in detail Seats i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. If the current seat position falls into a factory-set position range and the system recognizes the current seat position to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit, the driver’s seat will not move to the rear when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
Controls in detail Seats Seat heating* The switches are located on the upper part of the center console. The red indicator lamps 2 on the seat heating switch show the heating level selected: Switching on seat heating 왘 Three red indicator lamps 2 on the respective seat heating switch come on. Level 3 Three indicator lamps on. After approximately five minutes, seat heating is automatically switched to level 2. 2 1 Seat heating switch (driver’s side) 2 Indicator lamps Two indicator lamps on.
Controls in detail Seats AIRSCARF neck-level heating* Warning! The AIRSCARF neck-level heating provides the area surrounding the occupants’ necks with a heated air stream flowing from openings in the head restraints. The switches are located on the upper part of the center console. 1 AIRSCARF switch (driver’s side) 2 Indicator lamps When switching on the AIRSCARF neck-level heating, the air streaming from the openings may be very hot. When in close proximity to the openings, you could be seriously burned.
Controls in detail Memory function* 왔 Memory function* ! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on air bags for proper seat positioning (컄 page 63). In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort.
Controls in detail Memory function* The memory button and memory position switch are located on the outer side of each seat. Storing positions into memory 왘 Adjust the seat, on the driver’s side also the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors, to the desired positions (컄 page 37). 왘 Press memory button M 1. 왘 Release memory button M 1 and press a memory position switch 2 within three seconds. All settings are stored to the selected position.
Controls in detail Memory function* Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position (parking aid) The switches are located on the lower part of the center console. For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. You can switch the parking position feature on and off via the control system (컄 page 144).
Controls in detail Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 52) and “Turn signals” (컄 page 52). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country in which the vehicle is registered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams.
Controls in detail Lighting i 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.
Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode Canada only: USA only: 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U. The daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on. Vehicles with automatic transmission*: When the engine is running, and you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam headlamps will switch off with a three-minute delay.
Controls in detail Lighting Locator lighting and night security illumination Fog lamps The locator lighting and the night security illumination are described in the “Control system” section, see (컄 page 138) and (컄 page 139). Warning! i Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U. To switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first. G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill.
Controls in detail Lighting Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) 왘 Switch on the front fog lamps (컄 page 109). 왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop. Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. High beam 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U (컄 page 106). 왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam. The rear fog lamp switches on.
Controls in detail Lighting Cornering fog lamps* (SLK 350 with Bi-Xenon* headlamps and without Sport Package*) The cornering fog lamps improve illumination of the road into which you are turning.
Controls in detail Lighting 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 automatically when an air bag deploys. The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the upper part of the center console. 1 Hazard warning flasher switch 112 Switching on hazard warning flasher Switching off hazard warning flasher 왘 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1.
Controls in detail Lighting Interior lighting Automatic control The controls are located in the overhead control panel. Activating 왘 Press automatic control switch 2 until it is flush to the other switches.
Controls in detail Lighting Manual control Interior lighting 왘 Press interior lighting switch 1. The interior lighting switches on. 왘 Press interior lighting switch 1 again. Reading lamps Door entry 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.
Controls in detail Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section (컄 page 24).
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Outside temperature indicator Warning! G The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The outside temperature is displayed in the multifunction display (컄 page 123).
Controls in detail Control system 왔 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 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more.
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 multifunction steering wheel.
Controls in detail Control system In the Settings... menu, you will find a number of submenus instead of functions for calling up and changing settings. For instructions on using these submenus, see “Settings menu” (컄 page 127). The number of menus available in the system depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle.
Controls in detail Control system Menus 120 This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table below provides an overview of the individual menus.
Controls in detail Control system Commands/submenus Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Standard display AUDIO NAV* Vehicle status message memory Settings Trip computer TEL* (컄 page 122) (컄 page 123) (컄 page 126) (컄 page 126) (컄 page 127) (컄 page 144) (컄 page 146) Run Flat Indicator* Select radio sta- Activate route tion guidance Reset to factory Fuel consumpsettings tion statistics after start Load phone book Check coolant temperature S
Controls in detail Control system Standard display menu The following functions are available: Checking coolant temperature The multifunction display shows the main odometer and trip odometer. This default setting is referred to as the standard display.
Controls in detail Control system Warning! 앫 앫 G 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. Displaying digital speedometer or outside temperature 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the digital speedometer. The current vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the hood.
Controls in detail Control system Selecting radio station i 왘 You can only store new stations using the corresponding feature on the radio (컄 page 200). Switch on the radio (컄 page 197). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to the separate operating instructions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned station in the multifunction display. 1 Waveband setting 2 Tuned station 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired station is found.
Controls in detail Control system i Operating the CD player Feature description is based on preliminary information available at time of printing. 왘 For more information on satellite radio operation, see “Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)” (컄 page 202). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions. Switch on the radio and select the CD player (컄 page 208). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to the separate operating instructions.
Controls in detail Control system Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the vehicle status message memory appears in the multifunction display. NAV* menu Vehicle status message memory menu 왘 The NAV menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. Use the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button j or k. The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display” (컄 page 348).
Controls in detail Control system Resetting all settings i i You can reset all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings. For safety reasons, the following functions cannot be reset while driving: Your individual settings will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button Jagain. After five seconds the Settings... menu reappears in the multifunction display. 왘 Press the reset button Jon the instrument cluster (컄 page 24) for approximately three seconds.
Controls in detail Control system Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button j or k. In the multifunction display you will see the collection of submenus. Resetting the functions of a submenu i For each submenu you can reset the functions to factory settings. Your individual settings will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button Jagain. After five seconds the Settings... menu reappears in the multifunction display. 왘 Move to a function in the submenu.
Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various submenus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages.
Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Selecting temperature display mode Selecting speedometer display mode Access the Instr. cluster submenu via the Settings... menu. Use the Instr. cluster submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. cluster submenu. 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. cluster submenu.
Controls in detail Control system Selecting language Available languages: 왘 앫 German 앫 English 앫 Italian 앫 French 앫 Spanish 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. cluster submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Language in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired language to be used for the multifunction display messages.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired setting. The selected display is then shown continuously in the lower display. The other display now appears in the menu of the standard display: 앫 Digital speedometer or 앫 Outside temperature Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the Settings... menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings.
Controls in detail Control system Setting the time (hours) 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 Off (컄 page 133). 왘 왘 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 multifunction display. The selection marker is on the hours.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Clock, minutes in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the minutes. Setting the date (month) 왘 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 Off (컄 page 133).
Controls in detail Control system Setting the date (day) 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 Off (컄 page 133). 왘 왘 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 multifunction display. The selection marker is on the day.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 왘 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 year in the multifunction display. Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings... menu. Use the Lighting sub- Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) i menu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button æ or ç to select manual operation (manual) or daytime running lamp mode (constant) activated. With daytime running lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M or U, the low beam headlamps are switched on when the engine is running.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Function Surround lighting in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shut-off) Use this function to set whether and how long you would like the exterior lamps to illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and all doors closed.
Controls in detail Control system 컄컄 You can select: 앫 앫 왘 0 s, the delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. You can temporarily deactivate the delayed shut-off feature: 왘 Before exiting the vehicle, turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. 왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back to position 0. 15 s, 30 s, 45 s or 60 s, select the desired lamp-on period. Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U before turning off the engine (컄 page 52).
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the desired exterior lamp-on period. You can select: 앫 0 s, the delayed shut-off feature is deactivated. 앫 5 s, 10 s, 15 s or 20 s, the interior lighting delayed shut-off feature is activated with the desired lamp-on period. Vehicle submenu Setting automatic locking Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings... menu. Use the Vehicle sub- Function Page Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic locking system.
Controls in detail Control system Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings... menu. Use the Convenience submenu to change the settings for a number of convenience features. Warning! G The following functions are available: You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
Controls in detail Control system The following settings are available for the easy-entry/exit feature: Off The easy-entry/exit feature is deactivated. Steering col. Only the steering column is moved. Steer.col. The steering column and the + seat seat are moved. Setting key-dependency i Use this function to set whether the memory* settings for the seats, the steering wheel and the mirrors should be stored separately for each SmartKey (컄 page 103).
Controls in detail Control system Setting parking position* for exterior rear view mirror 왘 Use this function to select whether the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneuvers when reverse gear R is engaged. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Mirror adjustment Parking aid in the multifunction display. Trip computer menu The selection marker is on the current setting.
Controls in detail Control system Fuel consumption statistics after start 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see After start in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Control system Resetting fuel consumption statistics manually 왘 Press and hold reset button Juntil the values of the statistics are reset to 0.
Controls in detail Control system Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic system, possibly resulting in an accident and/or personal injury. You can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-free system and switched on.
Controls in detail Control system Rejecting a call Dialing a number from the phone book If you do not wish to receive the call, you can choose to reject it. If your telephone is ready to receive calls, you may select and dial a number from the phone book at any time. 왘 Press button t. You have rejected the call. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the TEL menu and the standby message in the multifunction display. 왘 Press button j or k. The caller receives a busy signal.
Controls in detail Control system 앫 If the connection is successful, the name of the party you called and the duration of the call will appear in the display. Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. 왘 앫 If no connection is made, the control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory. 왘 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired number or name appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Manual transmission Manual transmission is standard equipment on select models and not available on all models. Warning! For information on driving with a manual transmission, see “Manual transmission” (컄 page 48). For vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, getting out of your vehicle with the gearshift lever not engaged in first or reverse gear and parking brake engaged is dangerous.
Controls in detail Manual transmission ! Shifting into reverse When you are shifting into the 5th or 6th gear, make sure that you press the gearshift lever to the right. Otherwise, you could accidentally shift into the 3rd or 4th gear and damage the transmission. Gearshift pattern for manual transmission Downshifting gears leading to overrevving the engine can result in engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic transmission*” (컄 page 48). 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 adjustments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions. i During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Warning! 1 Current gear range/gear selector lever position 2 Current program mode The current gear range/gear selector lever position and program mode (C/S) or (M/C/S) appear in the multifunction display. ! G Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D. Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmission (컄 page 155).
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right (D+). The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 153). If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* 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. Rather, the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in position P to secure the vehicle.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* ! 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! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Automatic shift program ! The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of position P. This could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared. 왘 Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Driving tips Kickdown Stopping Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights: Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting 왘 Press the accelerator past the point of resistance. The transmission shifts into a lower gear. 왘 Ease on the accelerator when you have reached the desired speed.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Maneuvering When you maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when pulling into a parking space: 왘 Control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes. 왘 Accelerate gently. 왘 Never abruptly step on the accelerator. Working on the vehicle Warning! Steering wheel gearshift control G When working on the vehicle, set the parking brake and move gear selector lever to position P. Otherwise the vehicle could roll away.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* ! Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. Steering wheel gearshift control* SLK 350 The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is stopped. i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Downshifting Warning! Upshifting G 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. 왘 왘 Press the outside 2 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel. The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. The manual program mode M will not be stored. When the engine is turned off with the manual program mode M selected, the transmission will go to the automatic program mode (C or S) when the engine is restarted. The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted in the automatic program mode.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG In the manual program mode M you can change the gears manually on the steering wheel (컄 page 162) or by using the gear selector lever (컄 page 154). The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Upshifting Downshifting Warning! G 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. 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction (컄 page 154). or 왘 왘 ! In the manual program mode M, the transmission will not upshift, even if the engine has reached its overrevving range.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in the manual program mode M is not possible. Deactivating manual shift program 왘 Press the program mode selector switch (컄 page 164) repeatedly until C or S appears in the multifunction display. or 왘 Restart the engine. The transmission will go to the automatic program mode (C or S). The manual program mode M is not stored. 166 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 왘 Stop the vehicle.
Controls in detail Good visibility 왔 Good visibility For information on the windshield wipers, see (컄 page 53). Headlamp cleaning system* The switch is located on the left side of the dashboard. Rear view mirrors i The headlamps will automatically be cleaned when you have 앫 switched on the headlamps and 앫 For more information on setting the rear view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (컄 page 42).
Controls in detail Good visibility Auto-dimming mirror* The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirrors and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when 앫 ignition is switched on and 앫 incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror Warning! G Warning! G The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror.
Controls in detail Good visibility Warning! G Exercise care when using the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Controls in detail Good visibility The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position: 앫 ten seconds after you shifted out of reverse gear R 앫 immediately once you exceed a vehicle speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) 앫 immediately when you press adjustment switch 2 Sun visors Warning! The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Controls in detail Good visibility Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside temperature. Warning! G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving.
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Controls in detail Climate control Item 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control for adjustable left-side air vent 2 Left side air vent, adjustable 3 Left center air vent, fixed 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control for fixed/adjustable left center air vents 5 Left center air vent, adjustable 6 Right center air vent, adjustable 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for fixed/adjustable right center air vents The climate control is operational whenever the engine is running.
Controls in detail Climate control i i When you turn the thumbwheels 4 and 7 upwards to the first stop, the fixed center air vents 3 and 8 and the adjustable center air vents 5 and 6 are open. Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior. When you turn the thumbwheels completely upwards, only the adjustable center air vents 5 and 6 are open.
Controls in detail Climate control Item 1 Temperature control, left side 2 Air volume control, climate control on/off Switching climate control on/off Switching on 왘 3 Air distribution control Turn air volume control 2 out of position 0. 4 Temperature control, right side Switching off 5 F Rear window defroster 왘 6 P Defrosting 7 ° Air condition on/off, Residual engine heat utilization 8 , Air recirculation Turn air volume control 2 to position 0.
Controls in detail Climate control Adjusting air distribution Adjusting air volume Air recirculation mode Use air distribution control 3 (컄 page 175) to adjust the air distribution. Use air volume control 2 to adjust the air volume. The following symbols are found on the control: The following symbols are found on the control: Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside.
Controls in detail Climate control Activating 왘 Press air recirculation switch , (컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the air recirculation switch , comes on. i The air recirculation mode activates automatically at high outside temperatures. A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes. i If you press the air recirculation switch , and keep it pressed, the side windows will close.
Controls in detail Climate control i If you press the air recirculation switch , and keep it pressed and no side window was operated manually, the side windows will reopen to their previous position. Air conditioning Deactivating The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator. It is possible to deactivate the air conditioning (cooling) function of the climate control system.
Controls in detail Climate control Activating Maximum cooling Moist air can fog up the windows. You can dehumidify the air with the air conditioning. 왘 왘 The indicator lamp on the air condition on/off switch ° goes out. 왘 ! If the indicator lamp on the air condition on/off switch ° comes on while driving and you cannot switch on the air conditioning again by pressing the air condition on/off switch °, the air conditioning is losing refrigerant.
Controls in detail Climate control 컄컄 i When the vehicle’s interior has cooled down enough, reduce the air volume and increase the air temperature to comfortable settings if desired. Residual engine heat utilization With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes, depending on the temperature setting of the climate control. Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically.
Controls in detail Climate control Deactivating 왘 Press air condition on/off switch ° again (컄 page 175). The indicator lamp on the air condition on/off switch ° goes out. Defrosting Windshield fogged up on the outside 왘 Switch on the windshield wipers (컄 page 53). 왘 Turn air distribution control 3 to position a or Y (컄 page 176). Windows fogged up on the inside 왘 Press defrosting switch P (컄 page 175).
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Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Item 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control for adjustable left-side air vent 2 Left side air vent, adjustable 3 Left center air vent, fixed 4 Thumbwheel for air volume control for fixed/adjustable left center air vents 5 Left center air vent, adjustable 6 Cockpit air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for cockpit air vent 8 Right center air vent, adjustable 9 Thumbwheel for air volume control for fixed/adjustable right center air vents a Right center air ven
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* i i When you turn the thumbwheels 4 and 9 upwards to the first stop, the fixed center air vents 3 and a and the adjustable center air vents 5 and 8 are open. Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled interval. A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior. When you turn the thumbwheels completely upwards, only the adjustable center air vents 5 and 8 are open.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Item 1 Air volume control, manual Automatic mode (basic setting) 왘 2 U Automatic mode 4 ‚ To increase temperature on the left side 6 ‚ To increase temperature on the right side 7 F Rear window defroster 8 Air distribution control, manual 9 T Residual heat/ventilation a ± Air condition on/off b ƒ To lower temperature on the right side c ƒ To lower temperature on the left side d , Air recirculation e Display When operating the automatic climate control system
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Decreasing 왘 Press blue temperature control switch ƒ b or c. The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature. The selected temperature will be indicated in display e. Adjusting air volume 왘 Turn air volume control 1 (컄 page 185) to the desired position. The indicator lamp on the automatic mode switch U (컄 page 185) goes out. The air volume is no longer adjusted automatically.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* i The air recirculation mode activates automatically at high outside temperatures. A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes. i If you press the air recirculation switch , and keep it pressed, the side windows will close. Warning G Never operate the side windows if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator. The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer. Warning! G While driving, deactivate the air conditioning only temporarily to prevent window fogging. i Condensation may drip from underneath the vehicle.
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, depending on the temperature setting of the climate control. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine. Activating 왘 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 0, or remove it from the starter switch. Press residual heat/ventilation switch T (컄 page 185).
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Windshield fogged up on the outside 왘 Press automatic mode switch U. The indicator lamp on the automatic mode switch U comes on. 왘 Close cockpit air vent 4 (컄 page 182). 왘 Switch on the windshield wipers (컄 page 53). i With automatic mode selected, the automatic climate control system prevents windows from fogging up.
Controls in detail Audio system 왔 Audio system Audio and telephone, operation Warning! These instructions are intended to help you become familiar with your Mercedes-Benz audio system. They contain useful tips and a detailed description of the user functions. G In order to avoid distraction which could lead to an accident, the driver should enter system settings with the vehicle at a standstill and operate the system only when road and traffic conditions permit.
Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements 192
Controls in detail Audio system Item Page Item Page 1 CD changer mode selector 207 2 Single CD mode selector 208 9 Speed dialing memory (telephone) in descending order 200 a Accepting a call (telephone) 221 215 b Telephone mode selector 216 5 Volume distribution 196 218 6 Sound settings 195 c Speed dialing memory (telephone) in ascending order d Terminating a call (telephone) 221 3 Radio mode selector 4 Mute function (radio) Pause (CD) 7 Display 8 Alphanumeric keypad Item Page g So
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”. ! Operation i Switching the unit on/off If the radio is switched on without the SmartKey in the starter switch, it will automatically switch off again after approx. 30 minutes.
Controls in detail Audio system Switching off i 왘 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. Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. or 왘 PressDbutton. i Should excessively high temperatures occur while the audio system is being operated, the display will dim.
Controls in detail Audio system Adjusting treble 왘 왘 Press O button repeatedly until TREBLE appears in the display. Press + or – soft key to increase or decrease tone level accordingly. Returning sound functions to factory settings 왘 Press O button to call up settings menu in the display. 왘 Press RES soft key briefly; the respective sound function is reset to its center level. or 왘 Press RES soft key briefly to reset treble tones to their center level.
Controls in detail Audio system Returning volume distribution to factory settings 왘 Press P button to call up settings menu in the display. 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. Radio operation Selecting radio mode 왘 Press b button. Calling up wavebands You can choose from among the FM, AM and WB wavebands. Weather band (컄 page 201).
Controls in detail Audio system Calling up wavebands for radios without SAT Calling up wavebands for radios with SAT 왘 왘 Press FM or AM soft key to switch between FM and AM. The FM and AM wavebands are called up one after another. or 왘 Press WB soft key. The weather band menu is called up. The waveband currently selected appears in the upper left-hand corner of the display. 198 Press FM, AM or WB soft key repeatedly until desired waveband has been selected.
Controls in detail Audio system Direct frequency input Manual tuning Scan search 왘 왘 Select desired waveband. 앫 왘 Press G or H button for approx. three seconds. 왘 Press button repeatedly until desired frequency has been reached. Select desired waveband. 왘 Press * button. 왘 Enter desired frequency with buttons 1 to R. i You can only enter frequencies within the respective waveband. If a button is not pressed within four seconds, the radio will return to the last station tuned.
Controls in detail Audio system Station memory Autostore – automatic station memory You can store ten AM and ten FM stations in the memory. The Autostore memory function provides an additional memory level. The station memory for manually stored stations is not overwritten. 앫 Storing stations 왘 Tune in desired station. 왘 Press and hold desired station button 1 to R until a brief signal tone is heard.
Controls in detail Audio system Weather band Search 왘 Press G or H button to tune in the next receivable weather band station. Scan search 앫 Starting scan search 왘 Press SC soft key. SC will appear in the display. The i 왘 Press WB soft key. The weather band station last received is tuned in.
Controls in detail Audio system Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only) SIRIUS satellite radio provides 100 channels of digital-quality radio, among others music, sports, news, and entertainment, free of commercials. SIRIUS satellite radio uses a fleet of high-power satellites to broadcast 24 hours per day, coast to coast, in contiguous U.S. This diverse, satellite-delivered programming is available for a monthly subscription fee.
Controls in detail Audio system Calling up the SAT main menu 왘 Press SAT soft key. SAT is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the display. Prior to activation of the satellite radio service (컄 page 203). After activation of satellite radio service (컄 page 203). Prior to activation of the satellite radio service 왘 Press ESN soft key. i The twelve-digit electronic serial number (ESN) of the SAT tuner* installed in your vehicle is displayed.
Controls in detail Audio system Selecting a station Accessing via number keys The following options are available: 왘 앫 Selecting a station using the selected category (컄 page 205), 앫 Tuning via station presets (컄 page 204), 앫 Tuning via scan search (컄 page 205). 앫 Tuning via manual channel input (컄 page 204). 앫 Tuning via the program category list (컄 page 204). 왘 Input line appears in the main radio menu. Enter number of preset you wish to select, e.g. 1.
Controls in detail Audio system 앫 The system will automatically switch to a station of the selected category if the currently selected station is not of the selected category. Otherwise, the currently selected station remains tuned. Selecting a category 왘 Press PTY soft key. 앫 The channels identified for the currently selected category are arranged numerically. Only one entry is visible at a time. The current PTY category of the station is displayed. 왘 Press <<< or >>> soft key.
Controls in detail Audio system Obtaining additional text information Storing stations Calling up the ESN information menu Additional text information (artist, title) related to the current channel can be displayed. 왘 Tune in desired station. 왘 Press INF soft key. 왘 Press and hold desired station button 1 to R until a brief signal tone is heard. 왘 Press ESN soft key. 왘 Press INF soft key. The title being played is displayed. 왘 Press INF soft key again.
Controls in detail Audio system CD mode Warning! Safety precautions Warning! G The single CD player and the CD changer* are Class 1 laser products. There is a danger of invisible laser radiation if the housing is opened or damaged. Do not open the housing. The single CD player and the CD changer* do not contain any parts that can be serviced by the user. For safety reasons, have any service work which may be necessary performed only by qualified personnel.
Controls in detail Audio system Do not use CDs with an eight cm diameter, not even with a CD adapter. Attempting to play CDs with an eight 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.
Controls in detail Audio system i Operational readiness of CD changer* If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or cannot be read, WRONG CD0 will appear in the display. If a CD changer has been installed in the vehicle, it can be operated from the front control panel of the audio system. Ejecting a CD 왘 Make sure the system is switched on. 왘 Press g button. The CD changer is located in the glove box. CD loading slot 1 is above buttons 2 and is used to load CDs.
Controls in detail Audio system Loading single CDs 왘 왘 Open the glove box. Insert an audio CD into CD loading slot 1 within five seconds, label side up. 왘 The flashing light indicates that the CD changer is ready to receive a CD. The CD is pulled in and played. 왘 Close the glove box. Loading several CDs 1 CD loading slot 2 Magazine slot button 왘 Briefly press button 2 for the empty magazine slot that you would like to use. The light-emitting diode in the magazine slot button flashes in green.
Controls in detail Audio system 왘 Repeat the previous step until all six magazine slots are loaded. Ejecting CDs If, for example, you only want to load magazine slots 1 - 4 instead of all six, simply do not insert a fifth CD into the CD loading slot. The CD changer will first try to load a CD but will then cancel the procedure, after which the radio will play the fourth CD. 왘 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.
Controls in detail Audio system Ejecting all loaded CDs i 왘 Open the glove box. 왘 Press the button of a loaded magazine slot for more than two seconds. 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 CD. 왘 With all CDs ejected, press the b button to switch back to the radio mode. The CD will resume playback at the point where it was switched off.
Controls in detail Audio system Playing tracks You have the following options: 앫 Audio system with CD changer*: selecting CDs 앫 Direct track entry 앫 Track skip forward/reverse 앫 Fast forward/reverse 앫 Scan 앫 Random tracks 앫 Repeat track Selecting CDs in the audio unit with CD changer* 왘 You can select from among the inserted CDs with buttons R to 6.
Controls in detail Audio system Skipping tracks forward/backward Fast forward/reverse Random play 앫 앫 The random function (RDM) plays the tracks of the current CD in random order. Skipping tracks forward 왘 Press H button briefly. Fast forward 왘 The next track will be played. 앫 Skipping tracks backward 왘 앫 If the track has been playing for more than ten seconds, the unit skips back to the beginning of the track currently playing.
Controls in detail Audio system Repeat Pause function The track being played is repeated until the repeat function is switched off. The CD changer mode is interrupted by an incoming call on the telephone* (컄 page 221). i When you start the RPT function, the RDM function is automatically switched off. 앫 앫 Track and time display Switching on pause function 왘 Switching on repeat 왘 The number of the track being played and the elapsed playing time appear in the display. Press RPT soft key.
Controls in detail Audio system GSM network phones Warning! Using your Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone*, a number of functions and operating steps can be performed and displayed in the audio system display. G A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call.
Controls in detail Audio system Switching on the telephone PIN entry i If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, NEED PUK will appear in the display. Enter PUK via your telephone. Please refer to the separate telephone operating instructions for more information. Switching on the telephone 왘 Press h button. If the telephone was previously switched off, PROCESSING appears in the display and you will then be prompted to enter your PIN. 왘 Switching off the telephone 왘 Press h button for approx.
Controls in detail Audio system Placing a call 왘 Entering a telephone number and starting the dialing process 왘 If necessary, correct number entered with the CLR soft key. Press soft key briefly to delete the last digit entered; press soft key and hold to delete the complete number. 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.
Controls in detail Audio system 왘 Press MEM soft key or press button ‚ or ƒ. 왘 Press desired numerical key 2 to 9. The stored entries are selected according to the alphabetical order of the initial letters (e.g. for S -Schneider, press button 7 four times). or 왘 Press and hold button ‚ or ƒ. The system jumps from one initial letter to the next in ascending or descending order. 왘 or Press and hold button ‚ or ƒ until desired initial letter has been reached.
Controls in detail Audio system 왘 Press MEM soft key or press button ‚ or ƒ. 왘 Press RCV soft key (received calls). 앫 The number of received calls and then the call last received appear briefly in the display. 왘 Select desired telephone number with button ‚ or ƒ. The letter R and the number of the memory position appear in the upper left-hand corner of the display. The numbers are stored in the order of the calls received. 왘 When you have selected a number, press s button. The call will be made.
Controls in detail Audio system 왘 왘 Press s button. Accepting an incoming call Muting a call The telephone number last dialed will appear in the display. If the telephone is active in the background (reception symbol is visible in the display), the audio source is muted when an incoming 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.
Controls in detail Audio system Talking with two callers at the same time If you wish to receive or place another call during an already active call, you can accept or place the second call and switch between the callers or combine them into one call. Note that the features described here are depending on availability from your mobile phone service provider. 앫 You will be notified of the second call acoustically, but you will not see this in the display.
Controls in detail Audio system TDMA or CDMA network phones Warning! G A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving, please use the hands-free device and only use the telephone when weather, road, and traffic conditions permit.
Controls in detail Audio system 컄컄 왘 Press OK soft key after entering correct code. The telephone is unlocked. If you have entered an incorrect code, you must enter the correct code. Switching off the telephone 왘 Press h button for approx. three seconds. Adjusting sound 왘 Entering a telephone number and starting the dialing process Adjusting the volume i The volume can be adjusted separately for telephone mode and audio mode. 224 After correct telephone number has been entered, press s button.
Controls in detail Audio system i This is only possible, however, when the call information transmitted includes the number of the person calling. If the telephone number is not transmitted, NO NUMBER will be stored in the phone book. 앫 Searching and calling up phone book entries by name You can access your mobile telephone’s phone book with the audio system. You can access both the main entries and the sub-entries of your phone book. 왘 Press MEM soft key or press button ‚ or ƒ.
Controls in detail Audio system 왘 컄컄 앫 When you have selected a number, press s button. 왘 Press MEM soft key or press button ‚ or ƒ. The call will be made. 왘 Press RCV soft key (received calls). Search for desired entry. 왘 Press NUM soft key. 왘 The telephone number of the phone book entry appears in the display. 앫 Select desired telephone number with button ‚ or ƒ. The letter R and the number of the memory position appear in the upper left-hand corner of the display.
Controls in detail Audio system Redial If the number you have dialed is busy, you can again place calls to the last ten telephone numbers dialed using the redial function. 왘 왘 i If you have activated the automatic redial function on your mobile telephone, the number of the person being called is automatically redialed after a short waiting period if there is a busy signal. Refer to the separate operating instructions for the mobile telephone. 앫 Press s button.
Controls in detail Audio system Muting a call Accepting a second incoming call It is possible to mute a call; the caller is then no longer able to hear you. If you receive another call during an already active call, you can accept the second call and switch between the two. 앫 Mute on 왘 Press MUT soft key. 왘 MIC MUTE will 앫 appear in the display. Accepting a second call 왘 Place new call by entering telephone number manually. Mute off 왘 Press MUT soft key again.
Controls in detail Audio system Placing a second call 앫 왘 If you wish to place another call during an already active call, you can place the second call and switch between the callers or combine them into one call. Note that this feature is depending on availability from your mobile phone service provider. 앫 Placing a second call 왘 Place a new call by entering telephone number manually. 왘 Press s button. You are connected to the second caller; the first caller is kept on hold.
Controls in detail Audio system The following conditions must be met for a “911” emergency call: GSM network phones 앫 Telephone must be switched on. Placing a “911” emergency call using audio head unit with the phone locked 앫 The corresponding mobile communications network must be available. 왘 i Emergency calls may not be possible with all telephone networks or if certain network services and/or telephone functions are active. Check with your local service providers.
Controls in detail Audio system TDMA/CDMA network phones Placing a “911” emergency call using audio head unit with the phone locked 왘 Press h button to switch to telephone operation. Placing a “911” emergency call using audio head unit with the phone unlocked 왘 Press h button to switch to telephone operation. 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit. 왘 Press s button for dialing to begin. CODE? appears in the audio display.
Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows Warning! The windows are opened and closed eletrically. 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. The door windows can also be operated using the retractable hardtop switch (컄 page 234). The rear side windows can only be operated using the retractable hardtop switch (컄 page 234) or the SmartKey* (컄 page 235).
Controls in detail Power windows i Opening the door windows You can also open or close the windows using the SmartKey* (summer opening/convenience closing feature) (컄 page 235) or the retractable hardtop switch (컄 page 234). 왘 You can close and reopen the windows using the air recirculation switch , in the control panel of the climate control (컄 page 176) or the automatic climate control* (컄 page 186). 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 35).
Controls in detail Power windows 컄컄 ! If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop and open slightly. Remove the obstruction, press the respective switch at the symbol j again past the resistance point and release. Opening and closing the windows with the retractable hardtop switch All windows can be opened or closed with the retractable hardtop switch. The retractable hardtop switch is located on the lower part of the center console.
Controls in detail Power windows Opening Closing 왘 Push the retractable hardtop switch in quick succession twice in direction of arrow 1. 왘 All side windows open. 왘 i You can operate the rear side windows only by using the retractable hardtop switch. Push the retractable hardtop switch in quick succession twice in direction of arrow 2. Keep the retractable hardtop switch pushed the second time until all windows are closed.
Controls in detail Power windows Closing (Convenience closing feature) 왘 Press and hold lock button ‹ after locking the vehicle. The windows and retractable hardtop begin to close after approximately one second. In the multifunction display you will see the message Retractable roof closed. 왘 Aim transmitter eye at the outside driver’s or passenger door handle. Opening (Summer opening feature) 왘 왘 Press and hold button Œ after unlocking the vehicle.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 왔 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! G Before operating the switch for the retractable hardtop, make sure no persons are injured by the moving parts (retractable hardtop, roof frame, and trunk lid).
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Luggage cover Opening The luggage cover is located in the trunk. 왘 왘 Press the release handle on the luggage cover. Guide the luggage cover forward to its end stop. ! To prevent damage to the retractable hardtop or luggage/cargo when lowering the roof: 앫 Load trunk only to the height of the luggage cover. 앫 Do not permit luggage/cargo to push up the closed luggage cover.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop i Before operating the retractable hardtop via the retractable hardtop switch, do the following first: 앫 The switch for opening/closing the retractable hardtop is on the lower part of the center console. Opening 왘 Engage the parking brake (컄 page 56). 앫 Close the luggage cover. 앫 Close the trunk lid. 앫 Switch on ignition (컄 page 35).
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Locking the retractable hardtop after raising/lowering Warning! G If the retractable hardtop is not fully opened or closed, a warning will sound after 15 seconds, pressure in the hardtop’s hydraulic system will drop, and the hardtop will lower. Be sure to keep the hardtop switch pushed until the hardtop is fully opened or closed. The hydraulic pump will then shut off.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Unlocked status noticed when stopped 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 35). 왘 To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully closed position, push the retractable hardtop switch forward until the retractable hardtop is fully closed. The message Retractable roof closed briefly appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey* The power windows (컄 page 232) will also be opened or closed when you operate the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey. Warning! G 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.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Closing (Convenience closing feature) 왘 Press and hold lock button ‹ until the retractable hardtop is fully closed. The retractable hardtop and windows begin to close after approximately one second. In the multifunction display you will see the message Retractable roof closed. 왘 왘 Warning! Properly lock the retractable hardtop (컄 page 240) before continuing to drive. Remove wind screen 1 from its storage bag and unfold.
Controls in detail Driving systems The driving system of your vehicle is described on the following pages: 앫 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 (컄 page 80). Cruise control Warning! The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle. Use of cruise control is recommended for driving at a constant speed for extended periods of time.
Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G Cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal is depressed automatically to do this. 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume to last set speed Keep in mind that cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle operation. The driver is and must always remain responsible for the vehicle’s speed and for safe braking operation.
Controls in detail Driving systems i i Canceling cruise control 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. Vehicles with manual transmission: There are several ways to cancel the cruise control: On downhill grades, the cruise control will hold the set speed with active braking action. In addition, on longer downhill grades the automatic transmission* will automatically downshift.
Controls in detail Driving systems i ! Setting a higher speed The cruise control switches off automatically, if 왘 Lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 245) and hold it up until the desired speed is reached. 왘 Release the cruise control lever. 앫 the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h). Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Moving gear selector lever to position N while driving also cancels cruise control.
Controls in detail Driving systems Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Faster 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 245). Slower 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 2 (컄 page 245). 248 왘 Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) Warning! The cruise control resumes the last set speed. G The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit.
Controls in detail Loading 왔 Loading Roof rack ! This vehicle is not designed to carry items on its roof. Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop. ! This vehicle is not designed to carry any items on its trunk lid or accommodate any type of trunk lid rack or device. Using such devices may damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop mechanism.
Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartments Warning! Glove box Storage compartment and telephone* compartment under armrest G To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not place anything on shelf behind the roll bars. Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects. Keep compartment lids closed.
Controls in detail Useful features Telephone* compartment 왘 Reach into recess 2 on the left or right side and fold up armrest to the right or left side to open it. Storage compartment between the seat backrests The compartment for the telephone* is visible. 왘 Parcel net in passenger footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the passenger footwell and behind the driver’s seat. It is for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc.
Controls in detail Useful features Shelf behind roll bars Warning! Cup holder G The shelf behind the roll bars should not be used to carry objects. This will prevent such objects from being thrown around and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver. The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. Warning! G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants, only use containers that fit into the cup holder.
Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Installing ashtray insert Removing ashtray insert Warning! G Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N (manual transmission: into second gear). With gear selector lever in position N (manual transmission: into second gear), turn off the engine. 왘 Place the ashtray insert into the retainer.
Controls in detail Useful features Cigarette lighter Warning! Electrical outlet G 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. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Controls in detail Useful features Floormat (driver’s side only) Installing Warning! Removing G Whenever you are using floormats, make sure there is enough clearance and the floormats are securely fastened. Floormats should always be securely fastened using eyelets 4 and retainer pins 5. 왘 Pull floormats off of retainer pins 2 in direction of arrow 1. 왘 Remove the floormats. 왘 Lay down the floormat. 왘 Press the floormat eyelets 4 onto retainer pins 5 in direction of arrow 3.
Controls in detail Useful features Telephone* G Warning! Warning! G Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop the vehicle before placing or taking a telephone call. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e.
Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid* ! The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
Controls in detail Useful features ! The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS (Global Positioning System) satellites for vehicle location. If either of these signals are unavailable, the Tele Aid system may not function and if this occurs, assistance must be summoned by other means.
Controls in detail Useful features A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiated. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the emergency provided they can speak to an occupant of the vehicle. The Tele Aid system is available if: 앫 앫 it has been activated and is operational.
Controls in detail Useful features 컄컄 왘 왘 왘 Press SOS button 2 briefly. Roadside Assistance button • The indicator lamp in the SOS button 2 flashes until the emergency call is concluded. Located below the center armrest cover is the Roadside Assistance button •. Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center. Close cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded. Warning! G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g.
Controls in detail Useful features i The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button • remains illuminated in red for approx. ten seconds during the system self-check after switching on ignition (together with the SOS button and the Information button ¡). Roadside Assistance calls can be terminated using the button t on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the audio system or COMAND* head unit.
Controls in detail Useful features i The indicator lamp in the Information button ¡ remains illuminated in red for approx. ten seconds during the system self-check after switching on ignition (together with the SOS button and the Roadside Assistance button •). See “System self-check” (컄 page 258) when the indicator lamp does not come on in red or stays on longer than approximately ten seconds.
Controls in detail Useful features i i Remote door unlock The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Customer Assistance Center representative, except Roadside Assistance and Information calls, which can also be terminated by pressing the t button on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the audio system or COMAND* head unit.
Controls in detail Useful features The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature. i The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network is available. The SOS button will flash and the message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display to indicate receipt of the door unlock command. Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center specialist will attempt to establish voice contact with the vehicle occupants.
Controls in detail Useful features Warning! Remote control integrated into the overhead control panel 1 2 3 Signal transmitter button 4 Indicator lamp 5 Hand-held transmitter button 6 Hand-held remote control transmitter (not part of the vehicle equipment) G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator, make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent potential harm or damage.
Controls in detail Useful features i i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 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 harmful interference, and (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Controls in detail Useful features Step 3: i i 왘 The indicator lamp 4 flashes the first time the signal transmitter button is programmed. If this button has already been programmed, the indicator lamp will only start flashing after 20 seconds. If the indicator lamp 4 flashes rapidly for about two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with programming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature.
Controls in detail Useful features Step 8: Step 11: Gate operator/Canadian programming 왘 왘 Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the integrated signal transmitter to pick up the signal during programming. Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to “time-out” in the same manner. Locate “training” button on the garage door opener motor head unit.
Controls in detail Useful features Step 4: Operation of integrated remote control 왘 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 Select and press appropriate integrated signal transmitter button (1, 2 or 3) to activate the remote controlled device. 왘 Continue to press and hold integrated signal transmitter button (1, 2 or 3) while you press and re-press (“cycle”) your hand-held remote control transmitter 6 every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned.
Controls in detail Useful features Reprogramming a single integrated signal transmitter button Heated steering wheel* (SLK 350, Canada only) Switching on 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 35). To program a device using a signal transmitter button previously trained, follow these steps: The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. 왘 Turn switch at tip of lever in direction of arrow 1 and release it. 왘 The lever is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel.
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care 271
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, maintaining and caring for your vehicle. The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
Operation Driving instructions 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures. 앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Allow engine to warm up under low load use. 앫 Avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration.
Operation Driving instructions Brakes Warning! G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through water deep enough to wet brake components or salty road conditions, the first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking effect. Maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front.
Operation Driving instructions Warning! G 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. High-performance brake system (SLK 55 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under the extremely high operating demands required to accommodate the performance capabilities of the vehicle.
Operation Driving instructions Driving off Apply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic. Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. When starting off on a slippery surface, do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off.
Operation Driving instructions The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Tires Warning! G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possible damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on the hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the tires and the vehicle undercarriage for possible damage.
Operation Driving instructions Tire traction The safe speed on a wet, snow-covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point. Warning! G If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be substantially reduced. Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme caution.
Operation Driving instructions SLK 350 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). SLK 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a tire speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect. Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can bring road-salt-impaired braking efficiency back to normal. If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt-treated roads, the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed.
Operation Driving instructions Control and operation of radio transmitter Passenger compartment Warning! G Warning! G COMAND*, radio and telephone* Always fasten items being carried as securely as possible. Warning! In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle.
Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Warning! Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Maintenance Booklet.
Operation Driving instructions Warning! G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately.
Operation At the gas station Refueling Warning! G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious injury. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear.
Operation At the gas station 왘 왘 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. 왘 Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise and hold on to it until possible pressure is released. 왘 Take off fuel filler cap and set it in direction of arrow 2 in the recess on the inside of fuel filler flap. To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully insert filler nozzle unit.
Operation At the gas station Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* For information on refilling the reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” (컄 page 295). Brake fluid Coolant Vehicle lighting For normal replenishing, use water (potable water quality). Check function and cleanliness. For more information on coolant, see “Coolant” (컄 page 293) and “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.” (컄 page 422).
Operation Engine compartment 왔 Engine compartment 왘 Hood Warning! Pull hood lock release lever 1 in direction of arrow. The hood is unlocked. G ! Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. Opening The hood release is located on the driver side under the instrument panel.
Operation Engine compartment 컄컄 Warning! G If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, or if the coolant temperature display in the multifunction display indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open the hood. Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled down. If necessary, call the fire department. Closing Warning! G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system.
Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the control system, SLK 55 AMG When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground. 앫 with the engine at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off. 앫 with the engine not at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off.
Operation Engine compartment Other display messages If you see the message: If the ignition is not switched on, the following message will appear: Engine oil level Not when engine on Turn on ignition to see engine oil level 왘 Turn off the engine. 왘 If the engine is at operating temperature, wait five minutes before checking oil. 왘 If the engine is not at operating temperature yet, you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 35).
Operation Engine compartment 왘 Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick, SLK 350 When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground. 앫 with the engine at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off. 앫 with the engine not at operating temperature, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off.
Operation Engine compartment Adding engine oil 왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature portfolio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Add engine oil as required.
Operation Engine compartment Transmission fluid level* Coolant 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. The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool.
Operation Engine compartment The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment. 왘 왘 Using a rag, turn cap 2 slowly approximately one half turn counterclockwise to release any excess pressure. Continue turning cap 2 counterclockwise and remove it.
Operation Engine compartment G Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries. A flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. D Keep Risk of explosion acid is caustic. Do not allow it to come into contact B Battery with skin, eyes or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with clean water and seek medical help if necessary. E C Keep children away. the instructions in this Operator's Manual. F Follow Wear eye protection.
Operation Engine compartment During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable container. 왘 Pull cap upward using latch until it opens. 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures). Always use washer solvent/antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point.
Operation Tires and wheels 왔 Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. Warning! G Replace rims or tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Warning! G Regularly check the tires for damage. Damaged 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. Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month.
Operation Tires and wheels Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 ⁄8 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 approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced. to wear down to that level.
Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Loading the vehicle Unidirectional tires offer added advantages, such as better hydroplaning performance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire and Loading Information Warning! 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 vehicle. Placard (Example A) G 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. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.
Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle. Observe front and rear seating capacity. Your vehicle is equipped with either placard Example A or placard Example B located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 301). i 1 Load limit information on the Vehicle Tire Information placard The placard showing the load limit information is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Operation Tires and wheels Steps for determining correct load limit Step 3 Step 6 (if applicable) 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”. 왘 왘 Step 1 (Vehicles equipped with placard Example A) 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.
Operation Tires and wheels Example Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from placard Number of Seating occupants configura(driver and tion passengers) Occupants weight Combined Available cargo/luggage and trailer weight of all tongue weight (total load limit or occupants vehicle capacity weight from placard minus combined weight of all occupants) 1 1500 lbs 2 2 Occupant 1: 150 lbs Occupant 2: 180 lbs 330 lbs 1500 lbs - 330 lbs = 1170 lbs 2 1500 lbs 1 1 Occupant 1: 200 lbs 200 lbs 15
Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) (컄 page 305) as to not exceed the permissible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. You can obtain the GVWR and GAWR from the Certification label.
Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Warning! G 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 overheated. Do not overinflate tires.
Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) Important notes on tire inflation pressure Warning! G If the tire inflation pressure repeatedly drops: 1 Vehicle Tire Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard (Example B) lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment.
Operation Tires and wheels 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 three hours or driven less than one mile (1.6 km).
Operation Tires and wheels Warning! G 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. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Operation Tires and wheels Warning! G 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 overheated. Do not overinflate tires.
Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to confirm activation: 왘 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 values for all four tires. If you wish to cancel activation: 왘 Press button ç.
Operation Tires and wheels MOExtended system* Warning! The MOExtended system allows you to continue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. You may only use the MOExtended system in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator*. ! The maximum distance in emergency mode depends on the vehicle’s load. It is 30 miles (50 km) if the vehicle is partially loaded and 18 miles (30 km) if the vehicle is fully loaded.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire.
Operation Tires and wheels General: Tire width Rim diameter 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. The tire width 1 (컄 page 313) indicates the nominal tire width in mm. The rim diameter 4 (컄 page 313) is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim edge. Rim diameter is indicated in inches (in).
Operation Tires and wheels Warning G The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR (컄 page 323) of your vehicle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result which may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury to you or others. Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
Operation Tires and wheels Summer tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph (160 km/h) R up to 106 mph (170 km/h) S up to 112 mph (180 km/h) T up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V up to 149 mph (240 km/h) W up to 168 mph (270 km/h) Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h) (Y) above 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR above 149 mph (240 km/h) 앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size designation (for example: 245/4
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) Load identification No specification given: absence of any text (like in above example) indicates a standard load (SL) tire. XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load (or reinforced) tire. i The marking “M+S” next to the service description designates tires with mud and snow capabilities.
Operation Tires and wheels DOT (Department of Transportation) DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) A tire branding symbol 1 (컄 page 318) which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. 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.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code Maximum tire load Warning! The code 4 (컄 page 318) may, at the option of the manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.
Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire inflation pressure Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure (컄 page 306) for proper tire inflation. Warning! G Never exceed the max. tire inflation pressure. Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire.
Operation Tires and wheels Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear Traction Temperature 200 AA A All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear Traction The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
Operation Tires and wheels Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance 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 temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
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). Bar DOT (Department of Transportation) Another metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.
Operation Tires and wheels GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Maximum tire inflation pressure PSI (Pounds per square inch) This is the maximum permissible vehicle weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all options, passengers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue load). It is indicated on certification label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Operation Tires and wheels TIN (Tire Identification Number) Tire speed rating Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 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 identification mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code” and “Date of manufacture”.
Operation Tires and wheels Rotating tires Warning! G Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension. If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front vs. rear), tire rotation is not possible. Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around.
Operation Winter driving 왔 Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: 앫 앫 앫 Checking anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. Adding of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning* system. Add MB Concentrate “S” to a pre-mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze which is formulated for temperatures below freezing point (컄 page 429). Battery test.
Operation Winter driving Warning! G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair turning stability and that overall driving stability may be reduced. Adapt your driving style accordingly. Snow chains Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not higher than 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow.
Operation Maintenance 왔 Maintenance In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, maintaining, and caring for your vehicle. 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 indicator display.
Operation Maintenance Clearing the maintenance service indicator The maintenance service indicator is automatically cleared after 30 seconds. You can also clear it yourself. 왘 Press reset button J(컄 page 24) for clearing the maintenance service indicator. The maintenance service indicator is cleared and the standard display menu appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 122).
Operation Maintenance Resetting the maintenance service indicator In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator reset. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will find the information for resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance-relevant information for your vehicle.
Operation Maintenance 컄컄 왘 왘 Select the Addit. work menu with button + or -. 왘 Press button ÿ. The maintenance service indicator now displays the Next due date menu. Press button ÿ. Select the Exh.-gasanalysis or General Inspection menu with button + or -. 왘 Select Month: and Year: with button + or -. 왘 Press button k or j for setting month and year. 왘 Select Confirm with button + or -. 왘 Press button ÿ. The new date is set.
Operation Maintenance Calling up the maintenance service data information The maintenance service indicator shows the maintenance service type (letters A-H) in the multifunction display approximately one month before the maintenance service appointment is due in miles or km (distance criterion) or in days (time criterion). This maintenance service type is based on the maintenance service items to be carried out. The maintenance service items are described in the Maintenance Booklet.
Operation Vehicle care Cleaning and care of vehicle Warning! G Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow the instructions on the particular container. Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning the inside. Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Operation Vehicle care Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax-base rustproofing in the body cavities which will last for the lifetime of the vehicle. 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 applied later.
Operation Vehicle care Paintwork, painted body components Engine cleaning Vehicle washing Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not “bead up”, normally every three to five months, depending on climate and washing detergent used. Prior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical components and connectors from the intrusion of water and cleaning agents. Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight.
Operation Vehicle care To prevent damage to the antenna, unscrew and remove antenna on left rear side of vehicle before taking the vehicle through a car wash. Note that without the antenna on the left rear side of the vehicle installed, the signaling range of the SmartKey is considerably reduced. Hold the SmartKey in close proximity towards the antenna base when locking and unlocking the vehicle. In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible.
Operation Vehicle care 컄컄 Warning! G ! For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch before cleaning the wiper blades. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away from the windshield. They could otherwise damage the hood. 왘 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution.
Operation Vehicle care Rear window cleaning Light alloy wheels Instrument cluster Clean the rear window with the hardtop fully raised and closed. Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels. Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moistened in lukewarm solution. Do not use scouring agents.
Operation Vehicle care Hard plastic trim items Upholstery Plastic and rubber parts Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto a soft lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure. Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be prevented. Do not use oil or wax on these parts.
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Practical hints What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster Problem - General information: If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the Possible cause The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on The ABS has detected a malfunction while driving. and has switched off. The BAS and ESP are also switched off (see messages in display). The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS available.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause ; (USA only) The red brake warning You are driving with the parking brake lamp comes on while drivset. 3 (Canada only) Suggested solution 왘 Release the parking brake (컄 page 49). ing and you hear a warning sound. The red brake warning There is insufficient brake fluid in the 왘 Risk of accident! Carefully stop the lamp comes on while driv- reservoir. vehicle and notify an authorized ing. Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause ? (USA only) The yellow engine There is a malfunction in: malfunction indicator ± (Canada only) 앫 the fuel management system Suggested solution 왘 lamp comes on while 앫 the ignition system driving. 앫 the emission control system 앫 systems which affect emissions An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause v The yellow ESP warning lamp comes The ESP is deactivated. on while driving. Suggested solution 왘 Switch the ESP back on (컄 page 84). Risk of accident! If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have the 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.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause 4 The yellow fuel reserve warning lamp The fuel cap is not closed properly. Suggested solution 왘 Close the fuel cap. 왘 Fasten your seat belts. flashes after starting the engine. < The red seat belt telltale comes on The seat belt telltale reminds you after starting the engine and with all and your passenger to fasten your doors closed. seat belts. 1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving.
Practical hints What to do if … Lamp in center console Problem 75 Possible cause Suggested solution TM1 The passenger front air A BabySmart child seat is installed on bag off indicator lamp the passenger seat. Therefore the passencomes on (컄 page 75). ger front air bag is switched off. The system is malfunctioning when there 왘 Have the system checked at an authois no BabySmartTM child seat installed on rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. the passenger seat.
Practical hints What to do if … Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Warning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messages are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages accordingly and follow the additional instructions given in this Operator’s Manual. Selecting the vehicle status message memory menu in the control system (컄 page 126) displays both cleared and uncleared messages.
Practical hints What to do if … Warning! G No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction display is inoperative. Contact your nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Switching on ignition (컄 page 35) causes all instrument cluster lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) as well as the multifunction display to come on.
Practical hints What to do if … Text messages Display message ABS Possible cause malfunction Visit workshop Possible solution The ABS has detected a malfunction 왘 Continue driving with added caution. and has switched off. The ESP and Wheels may lock during hard braking, the BAS are also deactivated. reducing steering capability. The brake system is still functioning 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized normally but without the ABS availMercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. able.
Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause BAS not available See Operator’s Manual The charging voltage has fallen below 왘 Continue driving with added caution. ten volts. The BAS has switched off. When the voltage is above this value again, The battery might not be charged sufthe BAS is operational again. ficiently. 왘 If necessary, have the generator and The brake system is still functioning battery checked. normally but without the BAS available.
Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause Possible solution ESP malfunction Visit workshop The ESP was deactivated because of a 왘 Continue driving with added caution. malfunction. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center The ABS might not be operational. as soon as possible. The brake system is still functioning Failure to follow these instructions increases normally but without the ESP availthe risk of an accident. able.
Practical hints What to do if … Display message Possible cause ESP The ESP or the ESP display is malfunc- 왘 Continue driving with added caution. tioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Display malfunction Visit workshop Possible solution Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. SRS Restraint system malfunction Drive to workshop The SRS system is malfunctioning. 왘 Drive with added caution to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Display messages Possible cause Possible solution Run Flat Indicator inactive The Run Flat Indicator is malfunctioning. 왘 Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Low pressure mode Check tires The pressure is too low in one or more tires. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you.
Practical hints What to do if … Symbol messages Display symbol # Display message Possible cause Possible solution Battery/Alternator Visit workshop The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 왘 앫 Alternator malfunctioning 앫 Broken poly-V-belt Do not forget that the brake system requires electrical energy and may be operating with restricted capability. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution USA only: Release parking brake You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Brake wear Visit workshop The brake pads have reached their 왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as wear limit. possible. Brake fluid Visit workshop There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. ; Release parking brake (컄 page 49).
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Ï Display message Possible cause Possible solution Coolant Stop, engine off The poly-V-belt could be 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt (컄 page 411). broken. If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Ï / Warning! Display message Possible cause Possible solution Coolant Stop, engine off The coolant is too hot. 왘 Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. 왘 Only start the engine again after the message disappears. You could otherwise damage the engine. Coolant Check level The coolant level is too low. 왘 Add coolant (컄 page 293). 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol ± G Display message Possible cause Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are un- 왘 Have the electronic systems checked by an able to relay information to the conauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. trol system. The following systems may have failed: Display malfunction Visit workshop 앫 Coolant temperature display 앫 Tachometer 앫 Cruise control display The instrument cluster display is malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution : USA only: SLK 55 AMG only: 왘 Add 1 qt. engine oil when next refueling The engine oil level is too low. Add engine oil (컄 page 292) and check the engine oil level (컄 page 288). 왘 Check the engine oil level (컄 page 288) and add engine oil as required (컄 page 292). Canada only: Add 1 liter engine oil when next refueling Check oil level when next refueling When the message Add 1 qt.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol : Display message Possible cause Possible solution Engine oil level Stop, engine off SLK 55 AMG only: 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible. There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. 왘 Turn off the engine.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution A Fuel reserve The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station (컄 page 284). Check gas cap See Operator’s Manual The fuel cap may not be closed properly. 왘 Check the fuel cap (컄 page 284). If it is not closed properly: 왘 Close the fuel cap. If it is closed properly: K O F 362 왘 Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution . 3rd brake light The high mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Tail lamp / brake lamp The left tail lamp/brake lamp is left malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol . 364 Display message Possible cause Possible solution Rear foglamp Back-up lamp on The rear fog lamp on the driver’s side is malfunctioning. A backup bulb has been brought into use. 왘 High beam, left The left high beam lamp (halogen 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. headlamps)/high beam flasher lamp (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) is malfunctioning. High beam, right The right high beam lamp (halogen 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution . Low beam, left The left low beam lamp is malfunc- Halogen headlamp: tioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Bi-Xenon* headlamp: 왘 Low beam, right Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The right low beam lamp is malfunc- Halogen headlamp: tioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Bi-Xenon* headlamp: 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol . Display message Possible cause Possible solution Rear left side marker lamp malfunction The left rear side marker lamp is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Rear right side marker The right rear side marker lamp is lamp malfunction malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol . Display message Possible cause Possible solution Turn signal in mirror, left The left turn signal in the side mirror 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is malfunctioning. This message will as soon as possible. only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working. Turn signal in mirror, right The right turn signal in the side mir- 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center ror is malfunctioning. This message as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if … Display symbol < t Ê W 368 Display message Possible cause Possible solution Seat belt system Visit workshop The seat belt system is malfunction- 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center ing. as soon as possible. Function Not available This display appears if button s or t on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone*. Close trunk lid This message will appear whenever 왘 Close the trunk lid. the trunk lid is open.
Practical hints Where will I find...? 왔 Where will I find...? First aid kit Removing the vehicle tool 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: 앫 Collapsible chock 앫 Vehicle jack 앫 Protective wrap 앫 Alignment bolt 앫 Towing eye bolt 왘 Lift up trunk floor.
Practical hints Where will I find...? Vehicle jack Warning! The vehicle jack is located in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor. G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides 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. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle.
Practical hints Where will I find...? Setting up the collapsible wheel chock 왘 Tilt both plates upward 1. The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while changing the wheel. 왘 Fold the lower plate outward 2. 왘 Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of the base plate 3. Spare wheel with collapsible tire The spare wheel is stored in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Practical hints Where will I find...? Storing the spare wheel with collapsible tire 왘 If you wish to store the spare wheel after use, carry out the following steps. Otherwise the spare wheel will not fit the storage compartment. 왘 Screw the valve cap back on the valve. 왘 Pull the protective wrap provided with the vehicle tool kit over the spare wheel. 왘 Store the spare wheel and the valve extractor in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Practical hints Where will I find...? In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the spare wheel with collapsible tire when observing the following restrictions: 앫 Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 앫 Drive to the nearest tire repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate. 앫 Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel with collapsible tire mounted. For more information, see “Rims and tires” (컄 page 413).
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the driver’s door 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key 1 Unlocking If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechanical key. i Unlocking the driver’s door and/or the trunk with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking and opening the trunk 왘 A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Fully insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock. 왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1 until it stops, The trunk lid lock is located next to the handle above the rear license plate recess. If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey, do the following: 왘 Close the passenger door and the trunk lid.
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency 컄컄 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever (automatic transmission*) In the case of power failure, the gear selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle. 왘 Pull out gear selector lever cover 1 in direction of arrows. 왘 Push down and hold release 2 in direction of arrow. 왘 Simultaneously move gear selector lever out of position P. The gear selector lever is unlocked now.
Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 왔 Opening/closing in an emergency Raising retractable hardtop manually Warning! Warning! G If the retractable hardtop does not completely open or close, the roof hydraulics will lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is lowered 앫 after approximately seven minutes when the ignition is switched on 앫 after approximately 15 seconds when the ignition is switched off G Manually closing the retractable hardtop is a complicated and technically demanding proc
Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Warning! G Keep the batteries out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately. 378 Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal.
Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries SmartKey 왘 Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove the mechanical key (컄 page 374). 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Insert mechanical key 1 in side opening and push gray slide. Battery compartment 2 is unlatched. 왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the housing in direction of arrow. 왘 Remove the discharged batteries.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is therefore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Front lamps Rear lamps Warning! Lamp Type G Type 1 Additional turn signal lamp LED 8 Rear fog lamp (driver’s P 21 W side only) Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb. 2 Turn signal lamp PY 21 W Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. 앫 Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. 앫 If the newly installed bulb does not come on, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Warning! G Do not remove the cover 1 for the Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician. 1 Housing cover for low beam (halogen headlamps only) Housing cover for Bi-Xenon* headlamps. Do not remove.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs High beam/high beam flasher bulb (Halogen headlamps) / High beam flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove. Front turn signal bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 2 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove. 왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn it counterclockwise out of bulb socket 2. 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 3. 왘 Press the new bulb into bulb socket 3.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왘 Fold corresponding trim to side. 왘 Turn the respective bulb socket counterclockwise and remove. 왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn counterclockwise out of its bulb socket. 왘 Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn clockwise. 왘 Reinstall the bulb socket and turn clockwise until it engages. 왘 Reinstall trim. License plate lamp 왘 Loosen both screws 1. 왘 Remove the license plate lamp. 왘 Replace the bulb. 왘 Reinstall the license plate lamp.
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing wiper blades Warning! G For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, 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. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1. 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper setting II (컄 page 53).
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing wiper blades 1 Installing 2 Tabs 3 Attachment 4 Guide tab 5 Cover 왘 Slide the wiper blade into attachment 3 in direction of arrow 1. ! 왘 Make sure guide tab 4 will be placed under cover 5 when fully inserting the wiper blade into attachment 3. 왘 Let tabs 2 latch in into both recesses of attachment 3. Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield.
Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 58). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. i 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. 왘 Set the parking brake (컄 page 49).
Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Lifting the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described (컄 page 388). 왘 왘 Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench, wheel bolts, jack, and electric air pump out of the trunk (컄 page 369). Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not included) or other sizeable objects. One wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 369).
Practical hints Flat tire 1 Wheel wrench 왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts in direction of arrow (approximately one full turn with wheel wrench 1). The jack take-up brackets are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings. 2 Jack 3 Take-up bracket 왘 왘 Place jack 2 on firm ground.
Practical hints Flat tire Removing the wheel Mounting the spare wheel ! 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. 왘 4 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew the upper-most wheel bolt and remove. 왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 4 supplied in the vehicle tool kit. 왘 Remove the remaining bolts.
Practical hints Flat tire Warning! G Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or rusted. Use only genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tightened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
Practical hints Flat tire Inflating the collapsible tire Warning! G Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted. Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric pump (컄 page 369) before lowering the vehicle. Warning! G Observe instructions on air pump label. 1 Flap 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 5 Union nut 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the trunk (컄 page 369). 왘 Open flap 1 on air pump.
Practical hints Flat tire 컄컄 왘 왘 Press I on electric air pump switch 2. 왘 Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2. The electric air pump switches on and inflates the collapsible tire. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. The electric air pump should now be switched off. Inflate the collapsible tire to approximately 51 psi (3.5 bar). This takes about five minutes for the collapsible tire. Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can become hot during inflation.
Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Warning! Warning! G 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). Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric pump (컄 page 393) before lowering the vehicle. 왘 왘 Lower vehicle by turning the crank counterclockwise until vehicle is resting fully on its own weight. Remove the jack.
Practical hints Battery The battery is located in the engine compartment on the right-hand side below the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Warning! G Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit. Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries, see “Battery” (컄 page 294). Use leak-proof batteries only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid.
Practical hints Battery 왘 Depress parking brake firmly or move gear selector lever* to position P (manual transmission to Neutral). 왘 Switch off all electrical consumers. With a disconnected battery 왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch. 앫 you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 287). 앫 automatic transmission*: the gear selector lever will remain locked in position P 왘 Turn locks 2 one quarter turn. 왘 Remove water tray 1.
Practical hints Battery 컄컄 왘 왘 Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer. Reconnecting the battery 왘 Switch off all electrical consumers. Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the previously described steps in reverse order. 왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its cover. The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnection): 왘 Connect the negative lead. 앫 Set the clock (컄 page 133).
Practical hints Jump starting 왔 Jump starting Warning! G Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, as you could otherwise be injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.
Practical hints Jump starting Warning! G Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. 왘 Start the engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed. 왘 Connect negative terminal 4 of the charged battery with negative under hood terminal 3 in front of the discharged battery with the second jumper cable. Clamp the cable to negative terminal 4 of the charged battery first. 왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle 왔 Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle 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.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Warning! G If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: 앫 the engine will not run 앫 there is a malfunction in the power supply or in the vehicle’s electrical system as that will be necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle. Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle i The gear selector lever* will remain locked in position P (vehicles with automatic transmission*) and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. See notes on the battery (컄 page 396) or on jump starting (컄 page 399). Vehicles with automatic transmission*: For information on manual unlocking of transmission selector lever, see (컄 page 376).
Practical hints Fuses The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to stop the supply of electricity to a device that is malfunctioning. This helps to prevent damage to the other vehicle electronics. ! Aids for changing fuses Only install fuses that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz and that have the specified amperage rating. Fuse chart The following aids are available to help you change fuses: Otherwise, electrical parts or systems could be damaged.
Practical hints Fuses Main fuse box in passenger compartment Opening Closing 왘 Open the driver’s door. 왘 Attach cover 1 in the front. 왘 Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into the edge of cover 1 at the position indicated by the arrow. 왘 Fold cover 1 in until it engages. 왘 Loosen cover 1 from dashboard using the lever. 왘 Using your hands, pull cover 1 out and remove.
Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located in the engine compartment on the driver’s side. 1 Fuse box 2 Clamp 3 Fuse box cover 406 Opening Closing 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 287). 왘 왘 With a dry cloth, remove any moisture from the fuse box. Make sure the sealing rubber is properly positioned. 왘 Press fuse box cover 3 down and secure with clamps 2. 왘 Release clamps 2. 왘 Remove fuse box cover 3.
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.
Technical data 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 maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes-Benz models are available. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Technical data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
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 standards i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive 왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 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) 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley 411
Technical data Engine Model SLK 350 (171.456)1 SLK 55 AMG (171.473)1 Engine 272 113 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 6 8 Bore 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm) Stroke 3.39 in (86.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 3 Total piston displacement 213.5 cu in (3498 cm ) 331.8 cu in (5439 cm3) Compression ratio 10.
Technical data Rims and tires 왔 Rims and tires ! i i Only use tires which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP.
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires 17" tires SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package*) SLK 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 71/2 J x 17 H2 71/2 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1.42 in (36 mm) 1.46 in (37 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) - - Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 225/45 R17 91H M+S or 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended1 205/50 R17 89H M+S2 or 225/45 R17 91H M+S2 or 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended1,2 1 2 Must be used in conjunction with Run-Flat Indicator* only.
Technical data Rims and tires 18" tires SLK 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 71/2 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) - Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 225/40 R18 92H XL (Extra Load) M+S1 1 For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package*) Rims (light alloy) 71/2 J x 17 H2 71/2 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1.42 in (36 mm) 1.46 in (37 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 225/45 R17 91W or 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended1 225/45 R17 91W or 225/45 R17 91W MOExtended1 Rims (light alloy) 81/2 J x17 H2 81/2 J x17 H2 Wheel offset 1.
Technical data Rims and tires SLK 55 AMG Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 71/2 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1.46 in (37 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) 81/2 J x18 H2 Wheel offset 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 245/35 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)1 1 Must not be used with snow chains.
Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel with collapsible tire All models Rim (light alloy) 4.5 B x 17 H2 Wheel offset 0.47 in (12 mm) Collapsible tire 145/70-17 92P1 1 Must not be used with snow chains. i Please note that the tire inflation pessure of the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires. Inflate the collapsible tire to approximately 51 psi (3.5 bar).
Technical data Electrical system 왔 Electrical system Model SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14 V/150 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Battery 12 V/74 Ah 12 V/74 Ah Spark plugs Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 NGK PLKR 6A NGK IFR6D10 Electrode gap 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 0.039 in (1.
Technical data Main Dimensions Model SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Overall vehicle length 160.7 in (4082 mm) 160.9 in (4087 mm) Overall vehicle width 70.4 in (1788 mm) 70.6 in (1794 mm) Overall vehicle height 51.1 in (1298 mm) 50.0 in (1271 mm) Wheelbase 95.7 in (2430 mm) 95.7 in (2430 mm) Track, front 60.0 in (1526 mm) 60.0 in (1524 mm) Track, rear 61.0 in (1549 mm) 61.
Technical data Weights 왔 Weights Model SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Maximum roof load 110 lb (50 kg) 110 lb (50 kg) Maximum trunk load 220 lb (100 kg) 220 lb (100 kg) ! ! This vehicle is not designed to carry items on its roof. Roof rails and any roof-mounted devices, unless expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Engine with oil filter Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore, only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. SLK 350 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Approved engine oils SLK 55 AMG 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission* SLK 350 10.4 US qt (9.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuel tank including a reserve of Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. SLK 350 approx. 18.5 US gal (70.0 l) approx. 2.4 US gal (9.0 l) SLK 55 AMG approx. 18.5 US gal (70.0 l) approx. 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline: Minimum posted Octane 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON) Air conditioning system R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop 0.19 US qt (0.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements Gasoline additives ! Only use premium unleaded fuel: To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend any specific fuel additives with fuel.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. If the coolant level is low, water and MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity Model Approx. freeze protection –35°F (–37°C) –49°F (–45°C) SLK 350 5.4 US qt (5.1 l) 6.0 US qt (5.6 l) SLK 55 AMG 5.9 US qt (5.5 l) 6.4 US qt (6.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Warning! Both the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.
Technical terms ABS (Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. Accessory weight (컄 page 323) Air pressure (컄 page 323) AIRSCARF neck-level heating AIRSCARF neck-level heating provides the surrounding area of the occupants’ necks with a heated air stream flowing from openings in the head restraints.
Technical terms CAN system (Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control vehicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. Cold tire inflation pressure (컄 page 323) Collapsible tire An especially compact spare tire that must be inflated with a provided air pump before using.
Technical terms ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the system's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS Gear range Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the selector lever.
Technical terms Line of fall The direct line an object moves downhill when influenced by the force of gravity alone. Locking knob Button on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or unlocked. Pushing the locking knob down on an individual door from inside locks that door. Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due.
Technical terms Power train Collective term designating all components used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, including 앫 Engine 앫 Clutch/torque converter 앫 Transmission 앫 Transfer case 앫 Drive shaft 앫 Differential 앫 Axle shafts/axles Production options weight (컄 page 324) Program mode selector switch Used to switch the automatic transmission between standard operation (S) and comfort operation (C).
Technical terms Roll bar Occupant protection system which consists of tubular steel sheathed in plastic. RON (Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gasoline’s ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Technical terms TIN (Tire Identification Number) (컄 page 325) Tire load rating (컄 page 325) Tire ply composition and material used (컄 page 325) Tire speed rating (컄 page 325) Traction (컄 page 325) Tread (컄 page 325) Treadwear indicators (컄 page 325) Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (컄 page 325) Vehicle capacity weight (컄 page 325) VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced.
Index A ABS 80 Braking 80 Description 431 Display message 350 Emergency brake maneuver 80 Indicator lamp 342 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 159 Accessory weight 323 Accident 55 Adjusting (Getting started) 37 Air bags 63 BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system 75 BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system, description 431 BabySmartTM compatible child seat 74 BabySmartTM self-test 76 Children 64 Front 68 Head-thorax 69 Head-thorax, description 433 Kneebag 68 Passenger front air bag off indicator
Index Auto-dimming for rear view mirrors 168 Automatic climate control Air conditioning 188 Air distribution 186 Air recirculation mode 186 Air volume 186 Automatic mode, basic setting 185 Control panel 185 Defrosting 189 Overview 182 REST 189 Switching off 190 Temperature 185 Automatic locking Control system 141 When driving 97 Automatic shift program 158 Automatic transmission 152 Accelerator position 159 Automatic transmisson fluid (ATF) 293 Comfort program mode 158 Driving 50 Emergency operation (Limp
Index Bi-Xenon Description 431 Headlamps 381 Bolts For spare wheel 373 Brake Assist System see BAS Brakes 274 Brake fluid 286, 424 Display message 356 Salty roads 274 SLK 55 AMG 275 Warning lamp 343 Break-in period 272 Bulbs Front/rear lamps 380 Replacing 380 Buttons (Audio system) 194 C CAC 431 California, important notice 11 CAN system, description 432 Capacities (Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Index COMAND 116 Description 432 Navigation 126 Radio transmitter 281 Combination switch 110 High beam flasher 110 High beam headlamps 52, 110 Low beam headlamps 52 Turn signals 52 Turn signals, additional in mirrors 381 Windshield wipers 53 Comfort driving Transmission program mode 158 Compatible child seat see Baby SmartTM Control system 117 AUDIO menu 123 Automatic locking 141 Calling up range 146 CD player/CD changer 125 Clock, hours 134 Clock, minutes 134 Convenience submenu 142 Coolant temperature 12
Index Coolant 293 Adding water 286 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 427 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Index Power assistance 273 Radio transmitters, control and operation 281 Standing water 280 Tires 277 Tires (Speed rating) 278 Tires (Traction) 278 Traveling abroad 281 Driving safety systems 80 ABS 80 BAS 81 ESP 82 Driving systems Cruise control 244 Driving the first 1000 miles/1500 km 272 444 E Easy-entry/exit feature (Seats) 99 Control system 142 Electric air pump 371 Electrical outlet 254 Electrical system Technical data 419 Electronic Stability Program see ESP Emergency call (911) 229 Emergency call
Index ESP 82 Description 432 Display message 352 On/off switch 84 Warning lamp 345 ETD 71, 72 Description 433 Safety guidelines 66 Seat belt force limiter 72 Exterior lamp switch 106 Exterior lighting Lamps 381 Replacing bulbs 380 Exterior rear view mirrors see Mirrors F First aid kit 369 Flat tire 388 Inflating collapsible spare tire 393 Lifting vehicle 389 Lowering vehicle 395 Mounting spare wheel 388, 391 Removing wheel 391 Floormat (Driver’s side only) 255 Fog lamps 109, 381 Cornering fog lamps 111 FS
Index G Garage door opener 264 Canadian programming 268 Operation of remote control 269 Programming/reprogramming 266 Rolling code programming 267 Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 323 Gear range Automatic transmission 155 Description 433 Limiting 155 Shifting into optimal 154 Gear range limit Canceling 154 Gear selector lever 152 Position (Automatic transmission) 152, 156 Global locking/unlocking see SmartKey Global Positioning System see GPS Glove box 250 Good visibility 167 GPS 85, 86 Description 433 Tele Aid syst
Index I Identification labels see Labels Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35 Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems Infant and child restraint systems 73 Information About maintenance and warranty 10 Button for Tele Aid 261 Terminating a call (Tele Aid) 262 Instrument cluster 115 Cleaning 339 Clock 116 Description 433 Fuel gauge 25 Illumination 25, 115 Lamps, indicator and warning 342 Language in display (Control system) 132 Outside temperature indicator (Control system) 116 Overview 24 Reset button 25 Ta
Index K Key 197 Key-dependency (Control system) Kickdown 159 Description 433 Kilometers/miles in speedometer (Control system) 131 Kilopascal 324 Kneebag see Air bags 448 143 L Labels Certification 410 Emission control 410 Engine number 410 Identification 410 Vacuum line routing diagram 410 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 410 Lamp in center console 347 Lamps in instrument cluster 342 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 342 Battery (SmartKey) 92 Brakes 343 CHECK ENGINE 344 ESP 82, 84, 345 Fuel reserve 34
Index Night security illumination (Control system) 139 Reading lamps 114 Standing lamps 106 Trunk 113 Limiting the gear range 155 Limp Home Mode 166 Line of fall, description 434 Loading 249 Loading terminology 323 Loading the vehicle 300 Locator lighting (Control system) 138 Locking And Parking 56 Centrally (Control system) 141 Centrally from inside 97 Locking knob (Doors) 94 Description 434 Long trip, checking before 285 Loss of Service and Warranty Booklet 409 SmartKey or mechanical key 94 Low beam head
Index Messages in display 348 Cruise control 351 ESP 352 Maintenance service indicator 329 SRS 353 Symbols 355 Transmission 353 Vehicle status message memory 126 Miles/kilometers in speedometer (Control system) 131 Mirror lamp see Sun vizors Mirrors 167 Additional turn signals 381 Adjusting 42 Antiglare position 167 Auto-dimming 168 Exterior rear view mirror parking position (Parking aid) 169 Exterior rear view mirrors 43 Interior rear view mirror 42 Parking position (Control system) 144 Storing exterior r
Index O Occupant distribution 324 Occupant safety 62 Air bags 63 Children and air bags 64 Children in the vehicle 73 Fastening the seat belts 44 Infant and child restraint systems 69, 73 Seat belts 44, 66, 69 Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 154 Canceling gear range limit 154 Downshifting 154 Upshifting 154 Operating safety 16 Audio system 191 Operating vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13 Operation Refueling 284 Regular checks 285 Operator’s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings see Vehicle care Outsid
Index Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires 311 Power assistance 273 Power seat see Seats Power train, description 435 Power washer see Vehicle care Power windows 232 Express-open/-close 233 Opening and closing 232 Operating rear side windows 234 Operating with retractable hardtop switch 234 Stopping windows 234 Summer opening/convenience closing 235 Synchronizing 236 Practical hints Fuses 404 Lamps in instrument cluster 342 Spare wheel bolts 373 Towing vehicle 401 Vehicle
Index Residual engine heat utilization see REST REST Automatic climate control 189 Description 435 Restraint systems, description 435 Retractable hardtop 237 Description 435 Locking after raising/lowering 240 Opening and closing 237 Operating manually 377 Problems when operating 240 Summer opening/convenience closing 242 Wind screen 243 Rim 324 Rims 413 Roadside Assistance 12 Tele Aid 260 Roll bar, description 436 RON 284 Description 436 Roof rack 249 Run Flat Indicator 308 S Safety belts see Seat belts S
Index Shift lock, description 436 Shifting Gear selector lever 152 Gear selector lever positions 156 Into optimal gear range (Automatic transmission) 154 Side marker lamps 381 Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 324 Single CD mode selector 193 Single wipe see Windshield wipers SmartKey 90 Battery check lamp 92 Checking batteries 93 Factory setting 92 Global locking 92 Global unlocking 92 Key-dependent settings (Control system) 143 Locking 56 Locking and unlocking 90 Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key 9
Index Steering column see Steering wheel Steering wheel Electrical adjustment 41 Heating 270 Manual adjustment 41 Steering wheel gearshift control 160 SLK 350 161 SLK 55 AMG 162 Stolen vehicle, Recovery services 264 Storage compartments 250 Storing tires 299 Summer opening Power windows 235 Retractable hardtop 242 Sun vizors 170 Supplemental Restraint System see SRS Symbols in display 355 T Tachometer 115 Tail lamps 381 Tar stains see Vehicle care TDMA or CDMA network phones (Telephone) 223 Technical data
Index Tire Vehicle maximum load on 325 Tire and Loading Information 301 Tire and loading terminology 323 Tire care and maintenance 298 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Air pressure 323 Checking 306, 308 Tire inflation pressure see the placard on the fuel filler flap Tire inspection 298 Tire load rating 325 Tire ply composition and material used 325 Tire speed rating 315, 325 Tire terminology 323 Tires 297, 413 Cleaning 299 Collapsible (Spare wheel) 432 Direction of rotation 300 Dr
Index U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 325 Unlocking 34 Centrally from inside 97 In an emergency 263 With SmartKey 34 Upgrade scenario (Tele Aid) 262 Upshifting 154 Useful features Ashtray 253 Cigarette lighter 254 Cup holder 252 Electrical outlet 254 Floormat (Driver’s side only) 255 Garage door opener 264 Heated steering wheel 270 Parcel net 251 Storage compartments, interior 250 Tele Aid 257 Telephone 256 V Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 369 Vehicle Battery 294, 396 Battery, charging 397 Bu
Index W Warning sounds Anti-theft alarm system 85 Driver’s seat belt 69 Exterior lighting 58, 107 Maintenance service indicator 330 Panic alarm 78 Parking brake 50, 343 Tow-away alarm 86 Warranty coverage 409 Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care Wear pattern (Tires) 326 Weights 421 Wheel bolts 373 Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 369 Wheel wrench (Vehicle tool kit) 369 Wheels see Tires Wheels, tightening torque 395 Where will I find...
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