Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Operator's Manual page 5

Automatic transmission*................... 152
One-touch gearshifting................. 154
Gear ranges ................................. 155
Gear selector lever position ......... 156
Automatic shift program .............. 158
Driving tips................................... 159
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 160
Manual shift program
SLK 55 AMG................................. 164
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 166
Good visibility .................................... 167
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 167
Rear view mirrors ......................... 167
Sun visors .................................... 170
Rear window defroster ................. 171
Climate control .................................. 172
Switching climate control on/off . 175
Setting the temperature............... 175
Adjusting air distribution.............. 176
Adjusting air volume .................... 176
Air recirculation mode.................. 176
Air conditioning............................ 178
Residual engine heat utilization.... 180
Defrosting .................................... 181
Automatic climate control* ................ 182
Automatic mode (basic setting) .... 185
Setting the temperature................ 185
Adjusting air volume ..................... 186
Adjusting air distribution............... 186
Air recirculation mode .................. 186
Air conditioning............................. 188
Residual heat and ventilation........ 189
Defrosting ..................................... 189
Switching off the automatic
climate control system ................. 190
Audio system...................................... 191
Audio and telephone, operation .... 191
Operating safety ........................... 191
Operating and display elements.... 192
Button and soft key operation....... 194
Operation...................................... 194
Radio operation ............................ 197
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only)..................................... 202
CD mode....................................... 207
GSM network phones ................... 216
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 223
Emergency calls "911".................. 229
Contents
Power windows .................................. 232
Opening and closing the windows 232
Synchronizing power windows...... 236
Retractable hardtop ........................... 237
Opening and closing the
retractable hardtop....................... 237
Wind screen.................................. 243
Driving systems.................................. 244
Cruise control ............................... 244
Loading .............................................. 249
Roof rack ...................................... 249
Useful features................................... 250
Storage compartments ................. 250
Shelf behind roll bars.................... 252
Cup holder .................................... 252
Ashtray ......................................... 253
Cigarette lighter............................ 254
Electrical outlet............................. 254
Floormat (driver's side only) ......... 255
Telephone* ................................... 256
Tele Aid*....................................... 257
Garage door opener*.................... 264
Heated steering wheel*
(SLK 350, Canada only) ................ 270