Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor, Operator'S Manual

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1 Contents
Introduction
Product information .......................... 5
Operator’s manual ............................. 6
Where to find it ................................ 11
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 13
Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls ............... 16
Center console .............................. 18
Overhead control panel ............... 19
Operation
Vehicle keys ...................................... 22
Remote control with
folding master key ......................22
Start lock-out ....................................24
General notes on the
central locking system ...............24
Central locking system ................... 25
Remote control .............................25
Panic button ..................................27
Doors .................................................. 28
Central locking switch .................... 30
Automatic central locking ...............31
Emergency unlocking in
case of accident .......................... 32
Trunk ................................................. 33
Emergency release
for trunk lid ................................. 35
Antitheft alarm system ................... 35
Tow-away alarm ............................... 37
Seats .................................................. 38
Seat heater ........................................ 42
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 44
Seat belts .......................................... 44
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ............................ 45
BabySmart
TM
airbag
deactivation system ................... 50
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without
special child
seat installed .................................51
Supplemental restraint
system (SRS) ................................51
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 52
Airbags ..............................................52
Safety guidelines for the
seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor
and airbag .................................... 59
Infant and child
restraint systems ......................... 61
Adjusting telescoping
steering column ..........................63
Rear view mirrors ............................64
Instrument cluster ...........................68
Flexible service
system (FSS) ................................ 75
Checking engine oil level ............... 77
Engine oil consumption .................. 78
Exterior lamp switch ....................... 79
Headlamp cleaning system ............ 80
Combination switch ........................ 81
Hazard warning flasher
switch ............................................83
Climate control .................................84
Rear window defroster .................... 88
Audio and telephone,
operation ...................................... 91