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Automatic transmission

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Effect

With this selection you can use the
braking effect of the engine.

Allows the use of engine’s braking
power when driving

on steep downgrades

in mountainous regions

under extreme operating condi-
tions

For maximum use of engine’s brak-
ing effect on very steep or lengthy
downgrades.

Automatic shift program

Program mode selector switch

C Comfort

For comfort driving

S Sport

For standard driving

Program mode selector switch on vehicles with

AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG

C Comfort

For comfort driving

S Sport

For standard driving

M Manual

For manual gearshifting
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Controls in detail

Summary of Contents for 2009 SLK 300

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual SLK...

Page 2: ...r countries The following symbols are found in this Oper ator s Manual G Warning Warning notices draw your attention to haz ards that may endanger your health or life or the health or life of others H...

Page 3: ...easure and also the safety of you and your passengers we ask you to make a small investment of time RPlease read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your re...

Page 4: ...2 Index 3 Introduction 17 At a glance 23 Safety and security 39 Controls in detail 65 Operation 219 Practical hints 267 Technical data 339 Contents...

Page 5: ...ume 196 Alarm system see Anti theft systems Alignment bolt vehicle tool kit 268 324 Alternator 349 Messages in the multifunction dis play 288 AMG menu 113 Anticorrosion antifreeze 357 Antiglare Interi...

Page 6: ...ers Bluetooth settings 139 Brake fluid Messages in the multifunction dis play 280 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses 262 High mounted brake lamp 312 Replacing bulbs 312 Brake pads Messages in the multifuncti...

Page 7: ...ssage memory 118 Control system submenus 111 Convenience 124 Instrument cluster 120 Lighting 122 Time Date 121 Vehicle 124 Convenience submenu Easy entry exit feature 124 Coolant Anticorrosion antifre...

Page 8: ...BAS 60 ESP 60 ETS 61 Driving systems Cruise control 184 Driving tips automatic transmis sion 101 E Easy entry exit feature 77 124 Electrical system Improper work on or modifications 20 Power outlet 2...

Page 9: ...wheel 322 348 TIREFIT tire repair kit 318 Floormats 218 Fluids Automatic transmission fluid 352 Brake fluid 352 Capacities 351 Engine coolant 352 Engine oil 352 Hydraulic fluid 353 Manual transmission...

Page 10: ...Xenon 81 312 Cleaning lenses 262 Cleaning system 85 Delayed shut off 123 Halogen 313 High beam flasher 84 High beam headlamps 84 Low beam headlamps 82 Replacing bulbs 312 Switch 81 Headliner cleaning...

Page 11: ...ckdown 101 Kickdown manual shift program 106 Kilopascal air pressure unit 248 Knee bags 45 L Labels Certification 341 Emission control information 342 Lamps exterior Exterior lamp switch 81 Front 312...

Page 12: ...ry function 80 MON Motor Octane Number 221 355 Motor Octane Number see MON MP3 152 Multifunction display 110 Symbol messages 279 Text messages 272 Vehicle status messages 271 Multifunction display mes...

Page 13: ...Operating safety 20 Ornamental moldings cleaning 262 Outside temperature see Displays Overhead control panel 36 P Paintwork cleaning 261 Paintwork code 341 Panic alarm 58 Parcel nets 203 Parking 95 P...

Page 14: ...High mounted brake lamp 312 License plate lamps 312 Low beam headlamps 312 Parking lamps 312 Side marker lamps 312 Standing lamps 312 Tail lamps 312 Turn signal lamps 312 Reporting safety defects 21 R...

Page 15: ...ng bulbs 312 Sidewall tires 249 Side windows see Power windows SmartKey see Key SmartKey Snow chains 251 Snow tires see Winter tires Spare wheel 270 345 Mounting 322 SRS 41 Indicator lamp 29 301 Messa...

Page 16: ...28 Time setting 121 TIN Tire Identification Number 249 Tire and Loading Information Plac ard 231 Tire and loading terminology 247 TIREFIT Instructions for use 318 Tire Identification Number see TIN Ti...

Page 17: ...read tires 249 Tread depth tires 230 251 Treadwear indicators tires 230 249 Trip computer menu 125 Trip odometer resetting 108 Trunk Closing 70 Messages in the multifunction dis play 281 Opening 69 Tr...

Page 18: ...es in the multifunction dis play 283 Mixing ratio 358 Refilling 228 Wiping 88 Washer system 358 Washing the vehicle 260 Wear pattern tires 250 Wheel Changing 322 Removing 324 Spare 322 Tightening torq...

Page 19: ...ollow the instruc tions and warnings contained in this Opera tor s Manual Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by fail ure to f...

Page 20: ...r of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs 1 the same substantial defect or malfunc tion results in a condition that is likely to cause death...

Page 21: ...r Mercedes please leave all lit erature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Se...

Page 22: ...t vibration or ride dis turbance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on your hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is...

Page 23: ...49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could ca...

Page 24: ...ollision and to continuously improve vehicle safety Daimler may access the information and share it with others Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis pur poses Rwith the consent of the vehicle own...

Page 25: ...23 Exterior view 24 Cockpit 26 Instrument cluster 28 Storage compartments 30 Multifunction steering wheel 32 Center console 34 Overhead control panel 36 Door control panel 37 At a glance...

Page 26: ...Exterior view 24 Exterior view At a glance...

Page 27: ...3 Fuel filler flap 221 Fuel requirements 355 4 Doors Locking and unlocking 66 Opening 68 Locking and unlocking manually 309 5 Exterior rear view mirrors 79 Function Page 6 Retractable hardtop 199 7 W...

Page 28: ...Cockpit 26 Cockpit At a glance...

Page 29: ...ontrol panel 36 7 Sun sensor automatic cli mate control 8 Glove box 204 9 Center console 34 a Starter switch 72 b Steering wheel adjustment manual 77 Function Page c Steering wheel adjustment electric...

Page 30: ...Instrument cluster 28 Instrument cluster At a glance...

Page 31: ...TPMS malfunc tion telltale USA only 237 305 Seat belt telltale 53 300 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 84 3 Fuel gauge with 4 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp the arrow indicates that the fuel filler...

Page 32: ...Storage compartments 30 Storage compartments At a glance...

Page 33: ...Glove box 204 2 Door pocket 3 Trunk Luggage cover 202 4 Door pocket 5 Cup holders 205 6 Parcel net in passenger footwell 203 7 Ashtray 206 8 Storage tray 9 Storage compartment 204 a Storage compartmen...

Page 34: ...126 to redial1 126 Press button t to end a call 126 to reject an incoming call 126 Function Page Press button or to select submenus in the Settings menu 119 to set values to operate the RACE TIMER2 1...

Page 35: ...DVD menu 116 to switch to the phone book and select a name or number within Tele phone menu 126 Function Page Press and hold button j or k to select previous or next track with quick search or to sele...

Page 36: ...ral unlocking switch 69 6 Hazard warning flasher switch 85 7 Central locking switch 69 Alarm system indicator lamp 63 8 Electronic Stability Pro gram ESP switch 60 Function Page 9 Seat heating switch...

Page 37: ...tractable hardtop switch 199 3 Tow away alarm off switch 64 4 Parking brake lever 95 5 Storage compartment 204 6 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror button 79 7 Driver s side exterior rear view m...

Page 38: ...rior lighting 86 3 Right reading lamp switch 86 4 Tele Aid emergency call system button 210 5 Garage door opener 214 6 Sensor for auto dimming rear view mirrors 80 7 Interior rear view mirror 79 8 Han...

Page 39: ...Door control panel 37 Door control panel Function Page 1 Inside door handle 68 2 Power window switch pas senger side window 89 3 Power window switch driver s side window 89 At a glance...

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Page 41: ...39 Vehicle equipment 40 Occupant safety 40 Panic alarm 58 Driving safety systems 58 Anti theft systems 62 Safety and security...

Page 42: ...assenger front air bag off indicator lamp Passenger seat with Occupant Classifi cation System OCS Although the systems are independent their protective functions work in conjunction with each other G...

Page 43: ...risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Con tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If...

Page 44: ...injury when the driver s front air bag inflates RAdjust the passenger seat as far as pos sible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied ROccupants especially children should never place...

Page 45: ...belts Always wear your seat belt regardless of whether or not your vehicle is equipped with air bags It is important to your safety and that of your passenger that you replace deployed air bags and r...

Page 46: ...om any authorized Mercedes Benz Center RGiven the considerable deployment speed required inflation volume and the material of the air bags there is the pos sibility of abrasions or other potentially m...

Page 47: ...tion exceeds the preset deployment threshold for the front air bags The passenger air bag 2 will only be deployed if Rthe system based on OCS weight sensor readings detects that the passenger seat is...

Page 48: ...ght is trans ferred to another object in the vehicle e g by leaning on armrests the OCS may not be able to properly approximate the occupant s weight category i If your seat including the trim cover a...

Page 49: ...the head thorax air bag If the passenger front air bag is deployed the rate of inflation will be influenced by Rthe rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit Rthe p...

Page 50: ...r front air bag also should have deployed The OCS may have determined Rthat the seat was empty or occupied by the weight up to or less than that of a typical 12 month old child seated in a standard ch...

Page 51: ...on Y page 306 G Warning Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat e g pillow since it reduces the effectiveness of the OCS The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the p...

Page 52: ...ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection Have all work carri...

Page 53: ...seat RWhen using a seat belt to secure infant restraints toddler restraints or children in booster seats always follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions G Warning Do not pass seat belts over...

Page 54: ...use serious or even fatal injuries The seat back rest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned...

Page 55: ...ated After a vehicle standstill the warning chime is reactivated and the seat belt telltale is flashing again if the vehicle speed once exceeds 15 mph 25 km h The seat belt telltale will only go out i...

Page 56: ...d position RThe position should be as far rearward from the front air bag in steering wheel 1 as possible while still permitting proper oper ation of vehicle controls RAdjust seat 3 to a comfortable s...

Page 57: ...he age and size of the child X Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion G Warning When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the star...

Page 58: ...release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states the Dis...

Page 59: ...until the system has been repaired A child in a rear facing child restraint on the passenger seat will be seriously injured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates RIf you place a chil...

Page 60: ...e alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly i Without the antenna on the left rear side of the vehicle installed the SmartKey sig naling range for the panic alarm is consid erably reduced...

Page 61: ...aking This allows you to main tain the ability to steer your vehicle The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph 8 km h independent of road surface conditions On slippery road surfaces...

Page 62: ...riate wheel and by limit ing the engine output the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slippery road surfaces The ESP also stabilizes the ve...

Page 63: ...switch off the ESP when a spare wheel is mounted To improve the vehicle s traction switch off the ESP in driving situations in which it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut...

Page 64: ...rranty Switching on the ESP X Press ESP switch 1 until the ESP warn ing lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on Anti theft systems I...

Page 65: ...e Smart Key The turn signal lamps flash three times and an acoustic warning sounds three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked Indicator lamp 1 flashes to indicate that the alarm system is arme...

Page 66: ...alarm feature before tow ing the vehicle or when parking on a surface subject to movement such as a ferry or auto train 1 Indicator lamp 2 Tow away alarm off switch X Switch off the ignition X Remove...

Page 67: ...ction 80 Lighting 81 Wipers 87 Power windows 89 Driving and parking 91 Manual transmission 97 Automatic transmission 98 Instrument cluster 107 Control system 108 Audio system 128 Driving systems 184 C...

Page 68: ...hree times an acoustic signal sounds three times the locking knobs in the doors move down and the anti theft alarm system is armed All doors and the trunk must be closed If you cannot lock or unlock t...

Page 69: ...e may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Any unauthorized modification to this devi...

Page 70: ...rtKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance com pany immediately X Have the mechanical lock replaced if nec essary Any authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replaceme...

Page 71: ...starting to drive The central locking switches do not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the interior stor age compartments such as the glove box 1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking swit...

Page 72: ...possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid Be especially careful when small children are around G Observe Safety notes see page 55 Do...

Page 73: ...eft alarm system To cancel the alarm see Y page 64 Valet locking To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk e g when you valet park the vehi cle lock it separately with the mechanical key Lea...

Page 74: ...ey is removed from the starter switch If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged RCheck the vehicle battery and charge it if necessary R...

Page 75: ...ooster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child For addi tional information see section Children in the vehicle A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if t...

Page 76: ...tment Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 1 X Seat backrest tilt Press the switch for ward or backward in direction of arrow 3 X Seat height Press the switch up or down in direc...

Page 77: ...h come on X Continue pressing switch 1 until desired seat heating level is reached X Switching off Press switch 1 repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out If one or more of the indicator lamps in t...

Page 78: ...consumers are turned on The AIRSCARF neck level heating switches off automatically The AIRSCARF neck level heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi cient voltage is available M...

Page 79: ...rs Easy entry exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle When entering and exit ing the vehicle the steering wheel is in its uppermost position The easy entry exi...

Page 80: ...n motion Driving off with the steering wheel still adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Heated steering wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the ste...

Page 81: ...1 Driver s side exterior rear view mirror but ton 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror button X Switch on the ignition X Press button 1 for the driver s side exte rior rear v...

Page 82: ...esult you may not be able to observe traffic con ditions and could cause an accident Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations Each stored posit...

Page 83: ...obtained at any authorized Mer cedes Benz Center i Vehicles equipped with active Bi Xenon headlamps The active Bi Xenon headlamps monitor the vehicle s steering angle and speed then automatically shi...

Page 84: ...RSide marker lamps G Warning If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions To minimize risk to you and to others acti vate headlamps by tu...

Page 85: ...eam headlamps the tail and parking lamps the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps come on Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position B the manual headlamp mode has pri ority over the daytime...

Page 86: ...ight ing Y page 122 and Setting night security illumination Headlamps delayed shut off fea ture Y page 123 Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch...

Page 87: ...hing off Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again i If the hazard warning flasher has been activated automatically press hazard warning flasher switch 1 once to switch off Headlamp cleaning system...

Page 88: ...ignal If the corner illuminating front fog lamps came on automatically they will also go out automatically depending on the steering angle and vehicle speed The corner illuminating front fog lamps tem...

Page 89: ...l panel Reading lamps as part of the interior lighting package are located on the lower edge of the interior rear view mirror X Switching on off reading lamps Press respective switch X Emergency accid...

Page 90: ...ses between wipes are automatically controlled by the rain sensor X Turn the combination switch to position I Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehicle is at a standstill and a door is opene...

Page 91: ...on If in express operation mode a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path the automatic reversal function will stop the door window and open it slightly The door windows operate dif...

Page 92: ...pen slightly How ever the door window will exert greater force before reversing than when the door window is closed in express operation Please exer cise caution X Immediately after the door window ha...

Page 93: ...edals still have sufficient clearance During sudden driving or braking maneu vers the objects could get caught between the pedals You could then no longer brake or accelerate This could lead to accide...

Page 94: ...e accelerator pedal X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 Y page 72 and hold until the engine starts i Vehicles with automatic transmission You can also use the touch start function...

Page 95: ...This is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty If you hear a warning signal and the mes sage Release Parking Brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off you have forgotten t...

Page 96: ...ition P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock X Wait for the gear selection process to com plete before setting the vehi...

Page 97: ...foot on the brake pedal REngage the parking brake RManual transmission Shift the manual transmission into 1st gear or reverse gear R RAutomatic transmission Shift the auto matic transmission into par...

Page 98: ...ngine G Warning Do not turn off the engine before the vehicle has come to a complete stop With the engine not running there is no power assis tance for the brake and steering systems In this case it i...

Page 99: ...se the vehicle could roll away which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Allow engine to warm up under low load use Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temp...

Page 100: ...ntil you feel a certain resistance X Push the gearshift lever past this resistance and hold X Move the gearshift lever forward to select reverse gear R Automatic transmission Introduction For informat...

Page 101: ...or park position P when the vehicle is stopped Otherwise the auto matic transmission could be damaged i Shifting the automatic transmission out of park position P is only possible with the brake peda...

Page 102: ...i tion is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always engage the parking brake in addi tion to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P...

Page 103: ...transmission shifts automatically All forward gears are available Driving tips Kickdown Use the kickdown when you want maximum acceleration X Fully depress the accelerator pedal Depending on the engin...

Page 104: ...perating condi tions For maximum use of engine s brak ing effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For stan...

Page 105: ...els are less likely to spin Selecting program mode S means that upshifts occur later One touch gearshifting With the automatic transmission in drive posi tion D and driving in automatic program mode C...

Page 106: ...pshift beyond any gear range limit selected Canceling gear range limit X Press and hold the gear selector lever to the right in the D direction until D reap pears in the multifunction display or X Pul...

Page 107: ...ll go to auto matic program mode C or S when the engine is restarted Upshifting In manual program mode M the auto matic transmission will not upshift even if the engine has reached its overrevving ran...

Page 108: ...shifts down into a gear from which you can easily accelerate or take off Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in manual program mode M is not possible Deactivating manual shift program X Press th...

Page 109: ...n you Ropen the driver s door Rswitch on the ignition Rpress reset button J Rswitch on the exterior lamps Y page 81 i Opening the driver s door or pressing the reset button J without switching on the...

Page 110: ...control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings For example you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for maintenance...

Page 111: ...s in the multi function display The information available in the multifunction display is arranged in menus and accompa nying functions and submenus The individual functions are then found within the...

Page 112: ...Automatic transmission program mode indicator5 4 Status indicator outside temperature digital speedometer 5 Transmission position gear range indica tor5 For more information on menus displayed in the...

Page 113: ...Control system 111 Menus and submenus 5 Automatic transmission only Controls in detail...

Page 114: ...d display menu The following functions are available RChecking tire inflation pressure USA only Y page 237 RChecking coolant temperature Y page 112 RCalling up digital speedometer or outside temperatu...

Page 115: ...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 X Press button j or k repeatedly until the digital speedometer or the ou...

Page 116: ...its The RACETIMER allows you to time and save driving stretches X Press button or repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunc tion display X Press button j repeatedly until the RACETIMER a...

Page 117: ...f the engine the RACETIMER will be reset to 0 after 30 seconds All laps are deleted X Press button while the timer is run ning The timer stops X Press reset button J twice Y page 28 X Press button The...

Page 118: ...rating audio devices audio media Y page 117 ROperating video DVD Y page 117 Selecting radio station X Turn on the audio system Y page 128 and select radio Vehicles with COMAND system Refer to separate...

Page 119: ...edly until Audio DVD menu appears in the multi function display 1 Disc number 2 Current scene X Press button k or j to select a scene Navigation menu The Navigation menu contains the functions needed...

Page 120: ...he number of messages appears in the multifunction dis play 1 Number of recorded status messages X Press button j or k The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurre...

Page 121: ...ings menu appears in the multi function display X Press button j The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display There are more submenus than can be simultaneously dis played X Pre...

Page 122: ...mode Y page 120 RSelecting language Y page 120 RSelecting display digital speedometer or outside temperature for status indicator Y page 121 Selecting speedometer display mode X Move the selection ma...

Page 123: ...121 RSetting the date Y page 121 Setting the time This function is only available in vehicles with audio system Vehicles with COMAND system For information on setting the time in the COMAND system ref...

Page 124: ...nual or daytime running lamp mode Constant 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 In...

Page 125: ...ould like the exterior lamps to remain on for 15 seconds during darkness after exiting the vehicle and closing all doors With the headlamps delayed shut off feature activated and the exterior lamp swi...

Page 126: ...utton or to switch the interior lighting delayed shut off feature On or Off Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Set tings menu Use the Vehicle submenu to set the automatic locking Setti...

Page 127: ...s button or to switch the easy entry feature On or Off Trip computer menu Use the Trip computer menu to call up stat istical data on your vehicle The following information is available RFuel consumpti...

Page 128: ...reset auto matically to 0 after 99999 miles or 9999 hours whichever occurs first Distance to empty X Press button or repeatedly until the message From Start appears in the multifunction display X Pre...

Page 129: ...ystem via Bluetooth yet X Connect the telephone to the audio system or COMAND system via Bluetooth RReady or name of the network provider if available The telephone has found a network and is ready fo...

Page 130: ...on s The first number in the redial memory appears in the multifunction display X Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired number or name appears in the multifunction display X Press button s...

Page 131: ...io system components With the audio system you can operate the following main functions Raudio function with the radio Satellite radio disc CD audio or MP3 mode Audio AUX and external audio devices Rt...

Page 132: ...Audio system 130 Audio control unit overview Controls in detail...

Page 133: ...ge 157 CD Entering a track number Y page 160 Switching to a popup screen of sat ellite radio Y page 151 9 Back button a Delete button for deleting digit or entire entries Y page 181 b Confirmation but...

Page 134: ...device calls made and received via the Bluetooth interface Y page 175 RMobile phone network signal strength I This information will only be shown with suitable mobile phones RReceiver symbol 4 In thi...

Page 135: ...9 Calling up an operating mode X Press the respective button b h or on the audio control unit The basic menu of the selected mode appears in the audio display The main area is active The active area i...

Page 136: ...tton briefly X Moving to the main menu of the current operating mode Press and hold back but ton Delete button X Deleting a single digit Press delete but ton briefly X Deleting entire entry Press and...

Page 137: ...he audio control unit The audio system tunes in to the frequency entered Operation In the following descriptions an operation step is described as in example below X b Radio Enter Frequency is the sho...

Page 138: ...ne operating via audio control unit is not possible Adjusting volume Rotary control push button D 1 Push button D 2 Rotary control X Adjusting Turn rotary control 2 The volume will increase or decreas...

Page 139: ...xited Adjusting balance Balance is used to determine whether the sound focus should be shifted toward the driver s side or the passenger s side X Balance or X Select Sound Balance The current setting...

Page 140: ...s an optimal sound experience is not ensured from all seats Adjusting surround sound With surround sound you can choose between LOGIC 7 On and LOGIC 7 Off X Sound or X Select Sound Sound X Changing se...

Page 141: ...es the automatic vehicle light sensor and switches between the display designs automatically Switching display on off X Switching display off Select Display Off X Switching display on Press button C b...

Page 142: ...ted Setting the system language X System Settings Lan guage The language list appears A dot R in front of an entry indicates the current setting X Changing setting Press button or to select desired la...

Page 143: ...ound on Y page 137 Radio except Weather Band Satel lite radio Presets except Weather Band Channel only Weather Band Sound Enter frequency Autostore except Satellite Radio List of channels Treble Stati...

Page 144: ...bol 4 Calling up wave bands You can choose from among the FM AM and WB wave bands and then request the Sat mode Y page 145 Pressing again button b will switch back to FM radio mode Wave band Frequency...

Page 145: ...ting a station using station memory i This function is not available for Weather Band X Press b button on audio control unit repeatedly until desired wave band has been selected X Select Presets The m...

Page 146: ...udio display X Press button C when the main area is active or X Select Presets The station memory display appears in the audio display The dot R in front of a memory position indicates that the curren...

Page 147: ...n memory The first received station will be automatically played X Canceling storage procedure Select Cancel and press C while the message Rewriting memory is being displayed Satellite radio G Warning...

Page 148: ...USA Rwww siriuscanada com Canada i Note that categories and channels shown in illustrations are dependent on program ming content delivered by the service pro vider Programming content is subject to...

Page 149: ...e satellite radio service might not be available in certain places e g in tunnels parking garages under leafy trees or within or next to buildings If a subscrip tion is not included with system purcha...

Page 150: ...ject to change Therefore channel and categories shown in illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual may differ from the channels and categories delivered by the service pro vider Selectin...

Page 151: ...ter desired channel number with buttons A to R with the keypad in audio control unit briefly Further operation depends on whether the selected channel number is valid or if the channel is included in...

Page 152: ...to activate appears If the channel is no longer available the mes sage Invalid Channel appears X Closing message Press button C Storing channels i There are ten preset positions available X Press but...

Page 153: ...or re subscribe at a later date RYou forget to pay the bill RYou sell the car to another person X b if necessary repeatedly Sat Service The telephone number of the SIRIUS Serv ice Center and the twel...

Page 154: ...e type of CD Safety precautions G Warning The CD changer is classified as a Class 1 laser product You must not open the cas ing There is a risk of exposure to invisible laser radiation if you open the...

Page 155: ...be ejected and will damage the CD changer Do not use CDs with an 8 cm diameter Attempting to play CDs with an 8 cm diameter or playing such CDs with an adapter may cause damage to the CD changer Such...

Page 156: ...disc you can assign names to the MP3 WMA tracks and folders The audio system uses these names for the corresponding display in MP3 mode Empty folders or folders which contain data other than MP3 WMA...

Page 157: ...ction in accordance with the applicable international and national regulations In many countries reproductions are not per mitted without the prior consent of the copy right holder not even for privat...

Page 158: ...ne compartment The message Please Wait appears in the display i Only insert a CD after the audio system has prompted you to do so with the mes sage Please Insert Disc X Only insert one CD per magazine...

Page 159: ...tly and is per missible X Interrupting loading procedure Press the eject load button again The loading process has not been com pleted the audio system will play the last inserted CD Ejecting CDs from...

Page 160: ...e g pressing b the eject procedure will be aborted and any CDs being ejected will be drawn back into the unit X Repeat the last step until the magazine is empty Switching to audio CD or MP3 operation...

Page 161: ...gain briefly Selecting audio CD or MP3 medium X Switching to audio CD or MP3 mode Y page 158 X Select Changer or Media or X In audio CD operation only Press button C when the main area is selected in...

Page 162: ...R indicates the current track X Selecting a track Press button or X Press button C to confirm i In MP3 mode the list shows all the tracks in alphabetical order Selecting via keypad X Press button on t...

Page 163: ...esponding folder is now the active folder Playback options The following options are available RNormal Track Sequence Tracks playback in the order on the disc e g track 1 2 3 etc RRandom Tracks Tracks...

Page 164: ...erwise malfunctions may occur Always use the latest firmware for the iPod or USB storage media Only use genuine software for uploading to your iPod or MP3 player as otherwise certain functions may not...

Page 165: ...vice SubClass 6 Information on USB Device SubClasses of storage medium are available from the manufacturer of the device Supported file formats on USB storage media The following file formats are supp...

Page 166: ...Pod or USB storage medium The name of the device appears or if no device is connected Media Interface RList numbers 1 6 CD magazine RList number 7 Device connected to the AUX socket A dot R indicates...

Page 167: ...n AUX device X Press button repeatedly until the main menu for AUX operation appears Y page 164 X Select Media X Press button C The media list appears i You can also select Media to open the media lis...

Page 168: ...available RCurrent Track List RPlaylists RArtists RAlbums RSongs RPodcasts RGenres RComposers RAudiobooks i Some categories contain the entry Alle When you select this entry the category is played co...

Page 169: ...ategory or folder X Press button C for more than 2 seconds The category or folder content is played according to the selected playback option Y page 168 Alphabetical track selection iPods and selected...

Page 170: ...lable RNormal Track Sequence Tracks are played in standard order e g numerical or alphabetical order RRandom Tracks Tracks are played in random order RRandom Categories or Random Folder when folder wa...

Page 171: ...tain devices the volume can be set separately In this case start at a moderate volume and increase it slowly In this way you can determine whether the system is capable of playback without distortion...

Page 172: ...ng manual of your mobile phone for instructions on how to use your mobile phone When the mobile phone is connected via the Bluetooth interface to the audio system you can operate the mobile phone usin...

Page 173: ...rate the mobile phone using the fol lowing devices Rbuttons s and t and keypad on audio control unit Rmultifunction steering wheel Please note that these functions are only available with Mercedes Ben...

Page 174: ...tching the audio sys tem off see mobile phone operating instructions Activating the mobile phone Prerequisites for the mobile phone For making calls using the audio system via the Bluetooth interface...

Page 175: ...he search procedure depends on the number and type of Blue tooth telephones The search may take a few minutes i If the telephone list is already full 15 entries you must de authorize one of the author...

Page 176: ...xceeded the preset period for authorization Repeat the process The device is authorized You can now make calls via the audio system hands free device using the authorized mobile phone External authori...

Page 177: ...is located in the Bluetooth range and Bluetooth is acti vated on the corresponding device The selected mobile phone is activated A dot R in front of the entry indicates the current active mobile phon...

Page 178: ...e descriptions refer to the audio system head unit Consult the separate mobile phone operating instructions that came with your mobile phone for information on how to place a 911 emergency call on the...

Page 179: ...ile phone You should delete these entries before handing over or selling your vehicle Receiving business cards vCards You can import business cards vCards from external Bluetooth phones into your audi...

Page 180: ...epeatedly X Switching from the list to the search speller Press button Selecting an entry Selecting via search speller X Switch if necessary from the list to the search speller X Switching search spel...

Page 181: ...omati cally Selecting via list X Switch if necessary from the search speller to the list Phone book list Entries with symbol 1 have additional options available e g more phone numbers X Press button o...

Page 182: ...s hands free device these calls will not be listed Calling up the list X h Call Lists X Select Calls Received or Calls Dialed The appropriate list appears i If there is a symbol with a telephone rece...

Page 183: ...Press and hold button until the entire entry has been deleted or X Press button t Entering phone number via the telephone main menu In addition to the actual menu bar the tele phone main menu features...

Page 184: ...ing dialing or ending a call X h 4 and press button C or X Press button t on the audio control unit or on the multifunction steering wheel Rejecting or accepting calls You will be notified of an incom...

Page 185: ...a call Instead of the Call Lists menu item Mic Off or Mic On will appear X Switching off Select Mic Off The following message will flash up on the display The microphone is off When the microphone is...

Page 186: ...itions do not allow safe driving at a constant speed RThe use of the cruise control can be dan gerous on slippery roads Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control RDea...

Page 187: ...n If you depress the clutch pedal when shift ing into another gear the engine speed may increase RAlways drive with sufficient but not excessive engine speed RShift the gear in a timely manner RAvoid...

Page 188: ...e cruise control lever in direction of arrow 2 and hold it down to decrease until the desired speed is reached X Release the cruise control lever The new speed is set and the vehicle will accelerate o...

Page 189: ...ontrol systems Climate control Automatic climate control The climate control combines a heating and ventilation system with a cooling system The automatic climate control combines an automatic heating...

Page 190: ...ate control Function Recommendation Notes 1 Temperature control driver s side i Set the temperature to 72 22 Y page 194 2 Q Air volume control Y page 196 Climate control on off i Switch on the climate...

Page 191: ...y Front defroster i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again Y page 196 7 9 AC cooling on off i Switch on the air conditioning The indicator lamp in bu...

Page 192: ...tomatic mode i Switch on the automatic mode The indicator lamp in button U comes on Y page 193 3 y Front defroster i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear...

Page 193: ...istribution Y page 195 9 T Residual heat ventilation i With the engine turned off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior Y page 197 a 2 AC cooling on off i Switch on the air cond...

Page 194: ...e no cool ing if the A C mode Y page 193 is deacti vated G Warning Follow the recommended settings for heat ing and cooling given on the following pages Otherwise the windows could fog up impairing vi...

Page 195: ...then no longer be cooled or dehumidified X Press button 910 211 The indicator lamp in the button goes out The cooling function switches off after a short delay Activating Moist air can fog up the win...

Page 196: ...ts can be very hot or very cold depending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frostbite to unpro tected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between u...

Page 197: ...SCARF vent G Warning 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 To help...

Page 198: ...shield for example if it is iced up You can also defog the windshield and the side windows i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again X Activating Press...

Page 199: ...dow fogging If interior window fogging persists make sure the air conditioning is activated or press button y X Activating Press button The indicator lamp in the button comes on i The air recirculatio...

Page 200: ...the rear window is clear The defroster is automatically switched off after some time of operation depending on the out side temperature X Switch on the ignition X Switching on Press button on the res...

Page 201: ...roof frame and trunk lid Hands must never be placed near the roof frame upper windshield area hardtop shelf behind roll bars or trunk lid while the retractable hardtop is being raised or low ered Seri...

Page 202: ...X Push and hold the retractable hardtop switch in direction of arrow 1 until the retractable hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk storage compartment Closing X Push and hold the retractable ha...

Page 203: ...ble hardtop in its fully opened position push the retractable hard top switch Y page 200 rearward until the retractable hardtop is fully opened Unlocked status noticed while driving G Warning Stop the...

Page 204: ...screen edging not on the netting itself Removing X Pull wind screen 1 from roll bars X Open snap fasteners 2 by pulling out han dle cap 6 X Loosen supporting straps 3 from fasten ing pins 4 X Fold th...

Page 205: ...racks or any other roof mounted devices for use on this vehicle This vehicle is not designed to carry any items on its trunk lid or accommodate any type of trunk lid rack or device Using such devices...

Page 206: ...der the armrest are locked and unlocked centrally Glove box Depending on vehicle equipment an AUX socket or a media interface are located in the glove box For information on Audio AUX mode see Y page...

Page 207: ...y use containers that fit into the cup holder Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers...

Page 208: ...irror cover Glare through the windshield X Flip sun visor 5 down when you experi ence glare Glare through a door window i This feature is only available on vehicles with interior lighting package X Cl...

Page 209: ...lighter G Observe Safety notes see page 55 G Warning Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only Make sure any children traveling with you do not...

Page 210: ...nline at mbusa com The My Tele Aid section will give you access to account information remote door unlock and more The Tele Aid system is available if Rit has been activated and is operational Activat...

Page 211: ...accident in which the Emergency Tensioning Devices ETDs or air bags deploy An emergency call can also be initiated man ually Y page 210 Once the emergency call is in progress the indicator lamp in the...

Page 212: ...ve the vehicle and move to a safe location The Response Center will automatically contact local emergency offi cials with the vehicle s approximate loca tion if they receive an automatic SOS signal an...

Page 213: ...e ment of a flat tire with the vehicle spare tire are obtainable at no charge i If the indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button p is flashing contin uously and there was no voice connection to...

Page 214: ...ce calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active an emergency call is still possible In this case the emergency call will take priority and override all other active calls Th...

Page 215: ...door unlock feature is availa ble if the relevant cellular phone network is available The SOS button will flash and the message Connecting Call will appear in the mul tifunction display to indicate re...

Page 216: ...ndards When programming a garage door opener park vehicle outside the garage Do not run the engine while programming the integrated remote control Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health...

Page 217: ...these instructions after completing the Programming portion steps 1 through 6 of this text A second person may make the fol lowing training procedures quicker and eas ier X Step 8 Locate the training...

Page 218: ...arage door opener gate operator or other device You may need it for use in other vehicles for future pro gramming of an integrated remote control or simply for continued use as a hand held remote cont...

Page 219: ...na wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated remote control If y...

Page 220: ...sary A loose floormat could slip and hinder proper functioning of the pedals Do not place several floormats on top of each other as this may impair pedal move ment i To install or remove the floormat...

Page 221: ...hicle equipment 220 The first 1000 miles 1500 km 220 At the gas station 221 Engine compartment 223 Tires and wheels 229 Winter driving 251 Driving instructions 253 Maintenance 258 Vehicle care 260 Ope...

Page 222: ...Select C as the preferred shift program Y page 102 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select gear ranges...

Page 223: ...se the incor rect or non approved fuel will get into the fuel lines The fuel system must be drained completely Contact an authorized Mer cedes Benz Center to have the fuel system drained completely To...

Page 224: ...uel filler flap X Fully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel X Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out do not top off or overfill X Closing Turn fuel filler cap 2 clockwise until it...

Page 225: ...ompletely before touching any compo nents on the vehicle Comply with all rele vant safety precautions G Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the...

Page 226: ...oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors including driv ing style Increased oil consumption can occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speed...

Page 227: ...oil see the Practical hints section Y page 289 Checking engine oil level with the con trol system On the SLK 55 AMG you can check the engine oil level with the control system X Switch on the ignition...

Page 228: ...rature the following message appears in the multifunction dis play Engine Oil Level Reduce Oil Level X Have excess oil siphoned or drained off Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Excess oil mus...

Page 229: ...xture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze When checking the coolant level the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the cool ant temperature must be below 158 70 G Warning In order to avoid any...

Page 230: ...ifreeze where temperatures may fall below freez ing point Failure to do so could result in damage to the washer system fluid reser voir Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses Impro...

Page 231: ...or if the tires have sustained damage replace them When replacing rims only use genuine Mer cedes Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosen...

Page 232: ...n to minimum tread depth or if the tires have sustained damage replace them Check the tire inflation pressure at least every other week For more information on check ing tire inflation pressure see Re...

Page 233: ...ble Protect tires from contact with oil grease and fuels Cleaning tires Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire Always replace a damaged...

Page 234: ...with the information contained on the Tire and Loading Information placard with regards to loading your vehicle Tire and Loading Information G Warning Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specif...

Page 235: ...Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 X Step 1 Locate the statement The com bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your v...

Page 236: ...si ble load limit you must make sure your vehi cle 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 an...

Page 237: ...age 231 The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven...

Page 238: ...ore adjusting the tire inflation pressure Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition If such information i...

Page 239: ...pressure when the tires are warm the vehicle has been driven for several miles or sitting less than 3 hours the reading will be approximately 4 psi 0 3 bar higher than the cold reading This is normal...

Page 240: ...ng Information placard on the driver s door B pillar or if available the tire inflation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size...

Page 241: ...to calibrate the TPMS on the recommended cold infla tion pressure Underinflated tires affect the ability to steer or brake the vehicle You might lose control over the vehicle The TPMS must be restart...

Page 242: ...the current tire inflation pres sures are accepted as reference values and then monitored X If you wish to cancel Press button Tire labeling Besides tire name sales designation and manufacturer name a...

Page 243: ...tio Aspect ratio 2 is the dimensional relation ship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section wi...

Page 244: ...ropriate to prevailing con ditions Tire speed rating 6 indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire 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 m...

Page 245: ...events your vehicle from exceeding a speed of R149 mph 240 km h SLK 300 SLK 300 Sport Package SLK 300 Appearance Package SLK 350 SLK 350 Sport Package SLK 350 Appearance Package R155 mph 250 km h SLK...

Page 246: ...re type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illus...

Page 247: ...33 Maximum tire inflation pressure G Warning Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire infla tion pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessivel...

Page 248: ...0 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depar...

Page 249: ...ce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...

Page 250: ...of the vehicle including fuel tools spare wheel installed accessories passengers and cargo and if applicable trailer tongue load The GVW must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the cer tification lab...

Page 251: ...ion Number Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters con cerning tires and gives purchasers the means to easil...

Page 252: ...ame dimension all around If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the same dimension all around tires can be rotated observing a front to rear rotation pattern that will maintain the intended rota ti...

Page 253: ...iving safety systems such as the ABS and the ESP in winter operation For safe handling make sure all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design Always observe the speed r...

Page 254: ...ecially in wooded areas or on bridges G Warning On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi cle control Your vehi...

Page 255: ...he possibility of a serious or even fatal accident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or t...

Page 256: ...safe distance from vehicles in front The first time the brakes are applied after a long period of driving in heavy rain without braking it is possible that there will be a delayed braking response an...

Page 257: ...ectiveness of the brakes by applying above normal braking pressure at higher speeds This will also enhance the grip of the brake pads G Warning Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carr...

Page 258: ...t drive through flooded areas Before driving through water determine its depth If you must drive through standing water drive slowly to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment or the eng...

Page 259: ...traffic conditions permit Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approxi mately 14 m every second Refer to the radio transmitt...

Page 260: ...will appear in the multi function display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example serv ice A Service A Due In XXXX Miles Km Service A Due In XXX Days Service A Due In X Day S...

Page 261: ...ion will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator To arrive at the true maintenance service deadline you will need to subtract these days from the days shown in the main...

Page 262: ...ely remove RGrease and oil RFuel RCoolant RBrake fluid RBird droppings RInsects RTree resins etc Frequent washing reduces and or eliminates the aggressiveness and potency of the above adverse influenc...

Page 263: ...om ponents may damage the paintwork Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up This should nor mally be done every 3 to 5 months depending...

Page 264: ...rrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to the mirrors When leaving the automatic car wash make sure the mirrors are folded out After running the vehicle thr...

Page 265: ...hield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch 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 T...

Page 266: ...ng wheel Cleaners containing solvents will make the surface porous and vehicle occupants could suffer serious inju ries from plastic parts coming loose in the event of air bag deployment Do not use oi...

Page 267: ...ences such as high humidity or high temperature by showing wrinkles for example X Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care To avoi...

Page 268: ...266...

Page 269: ...multifunction display 271 What to do if 297 Unlocking locking manually 308 Opening closing manually 310 Replacing SmartKey batteries 311 Replacing bulbs 312 Replacing wiper blades 315 Flat tire 317 B...

Page 270: ...behind the driver s seat Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is located in the space underneath the trunk floor The vehicle tool kit includes RAlignment bolt RCollapsible wheel chock RElectric air p...

Page 271: ...d 2 X Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way into the openings of base plate 3 For information on where to place wheel chocks when changing a wheel see Lifting the vehicle Y page 322 Jack G War...

Page 272: ...he spare wheel bolts For information on mounting the spare wheel see Flat tire Y page 317 Storing the spare wheel after use If you wish to store the spare wheel after use carry out the following steps...

Page 273: ...ing wheel Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display using the reset button J Y page 107 or button j k or on the multifunc t...

Page 274: ...ator s Manual The brake system is still functioning nor mally but due to a malfunction the ABS the BAS and the ESP are unavailable X Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard bra...

Page 275: ...rnator and the battery checked X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible ESP ESP Unavailable See Operator s Manual The ESP is temporarily not available The se...

Page 276: ...the parking brake X Switch off the ignition X Open the passenger door X Remove child and child restraint from passen ger seat X Make sure no objects which apply forces to the seat are present The syst...

Page 277: ...essary check cycles and to make sure neither mes sage appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the passenger seat again Depending on the passen ger classificatio...

Page 278: ...icle in a safe location as soon as possible X Engage the parking brake X Switch off the ignition X Have the passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle X Keep the seat unoccupied close the passenge...

Page 279: ...ither mes sage appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the passenger seat again Depending on the passen ger classification sensed by the OCS the 75 indicator la...

Page 280: ...ge 185 Tires Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The TPMS is malfunctioning X Have the TPMS checked at an authorized Mer cedes Benz Center T...

Page 281: ...conomy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result...

Page 282: ...ontact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem G Warning Driving with the message Check Brake Fluid Level displayed can re...

Page 283: ...with added caution to the nearest author ized Mercedes Benz Center and have the sys tem checked immediately G Warning In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above the SRS may...

Page 284: ...you can open or close the retractable hardtop X Switch on the ignition X Repeat the opening or closing procedure X If the retractable hardtop still does not open or close properly have the hardtop sys...

Page 285: ...es Benz Center M Trunk Partition Open You are trying to open or close the retract able hardtop even though the luggage cover in the trunk is not closed and or properly engaged X Close the luggage cove...

Page 286: ...systems checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center B Top Up Coolant See Operator s Manual The coolant level is too low X Add coolant Y page 227 X If you have to add coolant frequently have the coo...

Page 287: ...tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immedi ately During severe operation conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to 248 120 G Warning Driving when your engin...

Page 288: ...es in the multifunction display 286 The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248 120 Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited War...

Page 289: ...Do not continue to drive Oth erwise the engine will overheat due to an inop erative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center X If it is intact Do...

Page 290: ...p and go traffic X Have the fan replaced as soon as possible The battery is no longer charging Possible causes Ralternator malfunctioning Rbroken poly V belt X Stop immediately in a safe location or a...

Page 291: ...qt Canada 1 liter engine oil at next refuel ing SLK 55 AMG or Check engine oil level at next refueling SLK 300 SLK 350 appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature the engine oil l...

Page 292: ...the catalytic converter X Have oil siphoned or drained off Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal N Engine Oil Level Stop turn engine off There is no oil in the engine There is a...

Page 293: ...Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution Reverse Lamp Left or Reverse Lamp Right The left or right backup lamp is malfunc tioning X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as...

Page 294: ...lamp is malfunctioning X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Marker Lamp Rear Left or Marker Lamp Rear Right The rear left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning T...

Page 295: ...lfunctioning The headlamps come on automatically X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible To switch off the headlamps U S vehicles only X In the control system set daytime runn...

Page 296: ...rking lamps remain switched on X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or X Switch off the headlamps Tail Lamp Left Auxiliary Bulb On or Tail Lamp Right Auxiliary Bulb On The left or right tail...

Page 297: ...only appear if all LEDs have stopped working X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Tires Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution H Please correct the t...

Page 298: ...ility to steer or brake the vehicle You may lose control of the vehicle Continued driving with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build up and possibly a fire G Warning Follow recommended tire infl...

Page 299: ...the ignition have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary When you switch on the ignition all lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti...

Page 300: ...messages that may appear in the multifunction display Y page 271 X Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the...

Page 301: ...and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display Y page 271 X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem G Warning Driving with...

Page 302: ...hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 sec onds after starting the engine You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt X Fasten your seat belt The warning chime stops sounding The red seat belt tellt...

Page 303: ...elt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sound ing i After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the seat belt telltale illuminates continuously The sea...

Page 304: ...heel is spinning The cruise control is deactivated and cannot be switched on X Switch the ESP back on Exceptions Y page 61 X If leaving the ESP switched off adapt your speed and driving to the prevail...

Page 305: ...e ESP Exceptions Y page 61 Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident Vehicle Problem Possible cause consequence Suggested solutions 4 The yellow fuel tank reserve warning...

Page 306: ...e ignition system RThe emission control system RSystems which affect emis sions Such malfunctions may result in excessive emissions values and may switch the engine to limp home emergency operation mo...

Page 307: ...n authorized Mercedes Benz Center After the malfunction has been remedied the combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving G Warning Each tire includ...

Page 308: ...uence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure a...

Page 309: ...sure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat X Make sure no objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present X If the indicator lamp...

Page 310: ...housing Unlocking the driver s door Unlocking 2 Mechanical key X Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops X Turn mechanical key 2 counterclockwise to position until the locki...

Page 311: ...ed Locking 2 Mechanical key X Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops X Turn mechanical key 2 clockwise to posi tion The driver s door is locked i This procedure does not ar...

Page 312: ...retractable hard top is lowered Rafter approximately 7 minutes when the ignition is switched on Rafter approximately 15 seconds when the ignition is switched off Shortly before the hardtop is lowered...

Page 313: ...sposed of improperly Recy cling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of bat teries to accept old batteries for recycling When inserting the batteries make sure...

Page 314: ...s and bulb sockets can be very hot Allow the lamp to cool down before chang ing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you Rtouch or mov...

Page 315: ...ting RSwitch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits RAlways use a clean lint free cloth when han dling bulbs RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and grease RIf the newly...

Page 316: ...alogen headlamps only 5 Bulb socket for low beam headlamp X Turn housing cover 1 counterclockwise and remove it X Turn bulb socket 5 with the bulb counter clockwise and remove it X Pull the bulb out o...

Page 317: ...tion M X Open the trunk X Loosen both screws 1 X Remove lamp cover 2 X Replace the bulb X Reinstall lamp cover 2 X Retighten screws 1 Replacing wiper blades Safety notes G Warning For safety reasons s...

Page 318: ...switch to wiper setting II X With wiper arms 1 in vertical position turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to posi tion 0 X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Removing wiper blades Do not p...

Page 319: ...sult the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted Adapt your driving style accord ingly The spare wheel is for temporary use only When driving with spare wheel m...

Page 320: ...ker part 1 where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instrument clus ter X Attach sticker part 2 to the damaged tire close to the tire valve G Warning Take care not to allow the contents of TI...

Page 321: ...ge are expressly declared Version 1 1 TIREFIT container 2 Notch 3 Electric air pump switch 4 Electrical plug 5 Air hose 6 Flange 7 Flap Version 2 1 TIREFIT container 2 Notch 3 Electric air pump switch...

Page 322: ...ose can become hot during infla tion Please exercise appropriate caution Do not operate the electric air pump lon ger than 6 minutes without interruption Otherwise it may overheat You may operate the...

Page 323: ...s of a TIRE FIT repaired tire may change Adapt your driving accordingly X After driving the vehicle for an initial 10 minutes check the tire inflation pres sure using pressure gauge on the air pump G...

Page 324: ...ur TIREFIT container every 4 years Replacement containers are avail able at any authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Mounting the spare wheel Introduction X Prepare the vehicle as described Y page 317 X T...

Page 325: ...changing wheel on a level surface X Place the wheel chock in front of and another wheel chock or other sizeable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed Always tr...

Page 326: ...on X Turn crank 4 clockwise until jack 3 is fully seated in take up bracket 2 and the jack base evenly meets the ground X Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a max imum of 1 2 in 3 cm from the grou...

Page 327: ...lts when the vehicle is raised Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for spare wheel with collapsi ble tire located under plastic cover on the ou...

Page 328: ...a flap RVersion 2 The pressure gauge is located in the pump housing The air hose and elec trical plug are located at the bottom of the pump housing The following description applies to both ver sions...

Page 329: ...from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim X Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2 X T...

Page 330: ...Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective wrap provided with the vehicle tool kit and put the wheel in the trunk The retractable hardtop must be closed For information on storing the spare wheel in the...

Page 331: ...roper connection of jumper cables smoking etc G Warning Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit Use leak proof batteries only to avoid the risk of acid burns...

Page 332: ...operating instructions for your charging device Only use a battery charge unit with a maxi mum charging voltage of 14 8 V X Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger m...

Page 333: ...rating 12 V Jump starting with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle s electrical system which will not be covered by the Mercedes Benz Lim ited Warranty ROnly use jumper cables with suffi...

Page 334: ...h all wheels on the ground or front axle raised only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe location where the recommended towing methods can be employed X Switch off the tow away ala...

Page 335: ...veal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt Removing cover in rear bumper G Warning In order to avoid possible serious burns or injury use extreme caution when removing the rear cover because the r...

Page 336: ...rning flasher Y page 85 Make sure that the ignition is switched off If the starter switch is in position 2 active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system The veh...

Page 337: ...only the selected turn signal will operate Upon canceling the turn signal the hazard warn ing flasher will operate again Fuses Introduction The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off ma...

Page 338: ...n passenger compartment Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box cover in the dashboard as this could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard 1 Fuse box cover X Opening...

Page 339: ...ed X Press fuse box cover 3 down and secure with clamps 2 The fuse box cover must be installed prop erly to prevent moisture and or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impair ing fuse operati...

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Page 341: ...equipment 340 Parts service 340 Warranty coverage 340 Identification labels 341 Engine 343 Rims and tires 345 Electrical system 349 Main dimensions 350 Weights 351 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 351 Te...

Page 342: ...should be installed Do not use non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes Benz Doing so could damage the vehicle which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warra...

Page 343: ...ntification labels 1 Certification label on driver s door B pillar The Vehicle Identification Number VIN can be found in the following locations Ron the certification label Rembossed on the center tun...

Page 344: ...tual data specific to your vehicle 4 Cover 5 VIN X Move the passenger seat forward as far as possible Y page 73 X Fold cover 4 upward VIN 5 is now visible 6 Engine number engraved on engine 7 VIN on l...

Page 345: ...cu in 5439 cm3 Compression ratio 11 3 1 11 7 1 11 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 228 hp 6100 rpm 170 kW 6100 rpm 22 300 hp 6500 rpm 224 kW 6500 rpm 22 355 hp 5750 rpm 265 kW 5750 rpm 22 Maximum torque ac...

Page 346: ...Engine 344 Model SLK 300 171 454 21 SLK 350 171 458 21 SLK 55 AMG 171 473 21 Firing order 1 4 3 6 2 5 1 4 3 6 2 5 1 5 4 2 6 3 7 8 Poly V belt 2404 mm 2404 mm 2380 mm Technical data...

Page 347: ...on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver s door B pillar Some vehicles may have supplement...

Page 348: ...ims light alloy 7 5 J x 17 H2 7 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 34 in 34 mm 1 42 in 36 mm 1 46 in 37 mm 1 46 in 37 mm Winter tires23 24 205 55 R16 91H M S 225 45 R17 91H M S 205 50 R17 89H M S 25 225 40 R1...

Page 349: ...MG rims light alloy 7 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 42 in 36 mm 1 46 in 37 mm Summer tires26 225 45 R17 91W 225 40 ZR18 92Y XL Extra Load Rear axle Rims light alloy 8 5 J x 17 H2 AMG rims light alloy 8 5...

Page 350: ...sure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires i The SLK 55 AMG with...

Page 351: ...Battery 12 V 74 Ah 12 V 74 Ah 12 V 74 Ah Spark plugs Type NGK PLKR 6A Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 NGK PLKR 6A NGK IFR 6D10 Electrode gap 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 031 in 0 8 mm 0 039 in 1 0 mm Tightening torque 1...

Page 352: ...2 in 2012 mm Overall vehicle height 51 0 in 1296 mm 51 1 in 1298 mm 50 7 in 1287 mm Overall vehicle height when opening closing hardtop 60 8 in 1544 mm 60 8 in 1545 mm 60 4 in 1535 mm Wheelbase 95 7 i...

Page 353: ...any type of trunk lid rack or device Using such devices may damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop mechanism Fuels coolants lubricants etc Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubric...

Page 354: ...300 SLK 350 1 6 US qt 1 5 l MB Manual Transmission Fluid Rear axle SLK 300 1 1 US qt 1 0 l MB Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 85W 90 SLK 350 1 2 US qt 1 1 l SLK 55 AMG 1 3 US qt 1 2 l Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D Power...

Page 355: ...pecial PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop All models 0 2 US qt 0 195 l MB Hydraulic Oil Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models 7 4 US qt 7 0 l MB Wind...

Page 356: ...result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Please follow Maintenance System recom mendations for scheduled oil changes Fail ure to do so will...

Page 357: ...tact with fuels and the inha lation of fuel vapors are damaging your health To maintain the engine s durability and performance premium unleaded gasoline must be used If premium unleaded gasoline is n...

Page 358: ...y the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre owned or Extended Limited warranties Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which provides RCorrosion protect...

Page 359: ...uality contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that a...

Page 360: ...id mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water R1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34 fl oz 40 ml MB SummerFit to 1 gal 4 0 l w...

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Page 363: ...a Can ada only G Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or...

Page 364: ...Order no 6515 3286 13 Part no 171 584 11 83 Edition 2009 A USA 1715841183f 1715841183...

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