Page 1 SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG...
Page 2 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC years of service. A DaimlerChrysler Company Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen-...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Center console ........28 Adjusting ..........37 retail buyers and lessees of Upper part ........28 Seats ..........37 Mercedes-Benz automobiles ..11 Lower part ........29 Steering wheel........ 40 Maintenance ........12 Overhead control panel ......30 Mirrors..........42 Roadside Assistance ......
Page 4 Contents Cornering fog lamps* (SLK 350 Safety and Security ......61 Controls in detail ....... 89 with Bi-Xenon* headlamps and Occupant safety........62 Locking and unlocking ......90 without Sport Package*)....111 Air bags .......... 63 SmartKey ........90 Hazard warning flasher ....112 Seat belts ........
Page 5 GSM network phones ....216 Garage door opener*....264 Air conditioning......178 TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 223 Heated steering wheel* Residual engine heat utilization..180 Emergency calls “911”....229 (SLK 350, Canada only) ....270 Defrosting ........181...
Page 6 Contents At the gas station ......284 Maximum tire load ....... 319 Operation ......... 271 Refueling ........284 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)..272 Check regularly and before Uniform Tire Quality Grading Driving instructions......273 a long trip........
Page 7 Where will I find...? ......369 Layout of poly-V-belt drive....411 Flat tire..........388 First aid kit ........369 SLK 350........411 Preparing the vehicle ....388 Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack..369 SLK 55 AMG ......... 411 Mounting the spare wheel .... 388 Spare wheel with collapsible tire..
Page 8 Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc..422 Technical terms....... 431 Capacities ........422 Engine oils........424 Engine oil additives ...... 424 Index..........439 Air conditioning refrigerant ..424 Brake fluid ........424 Premium unleaded gasoline ..425 Fuel requirements ......425 Gasoline additives ......
Page 9: Introduction
Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories ap- held responsible for them, even if in indi-...
Page 10: Operator's Manual
Center will be glad to inform you of correct (Lemon Laws) the operation of any equipment, your au- care and operating procedures. thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance glad to demonstrate the proper proce- Booklet are important documents and dures.
Page 11: Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
Written notification should be sent to us, of the purchase price or lease price, if directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- LLC in writing of the need for its repair,...
Page 12: Maintenance
Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice. The service advisor will record each will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in service in the booklet for you. tomer Assistance Representatives your own interest that we can contact you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Page 13: Operating Your Vehicle Outside The Usa Or Canada
Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or...
Page 14: Where To Find It
Operator’s Manual this section first if this is your first the Maintenance Booklet Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- Practical hints ing or borrowing this vehicle. Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the...
Page 15: Symbols
Introduction Symbols Symbols The following symbols are found in this This symbol points to instructions for Warning! Operator’s Manual: you to follow. Optional equipment is identified A number of these symbols appearing Warning notices draw your attention to haz- with an asterisk. Since standard in succession indicates a multiple-step ards that may endanger your health or life, equipment varies between models,...
Page 16: Operating Safety
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center the motor vehicle laws and safety stan- turn on your hazard warning flashers, care- for repairs or modifications to electronic...
Page 17: Problems With Your Vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is...
Page 18: Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Page 19: Vehicle Data Recording
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.
Page 21: At A Glance
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...
Page 22: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit...
Page 23: Steering Wheel Gearshift
At a glance Cockpit Item Page Item Page 1 Automatic transmission*: Heated steering wheel* Steering wheel gearshift (SLK 350, Canada only) control* b Headlamp cleaning* SLK 55 AMG: switch Steering wheel gearshift c Hood lock release control (Speedshift) d Exterior lamp switch...
Page 24: Instrument Cluster
At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 25 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page Item Page Item Page < 1 Multifunction display Seat belt telltale Left turn signal indi- with: cator lamp Main odometer High beam head- Right turn signal in- lamp indicator lamp dicator lamp Trip odometer 3 Fuel gauge with: Electronic Stability Automatic transmission*:...
Page 26: Multifunction Steering Wheel
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page Item Page 1 Multifunction display 4 Moving within a menu: Press button Operating control system for next display 2 Selecting a submenu or for previous display setting the volume: 5 Menu systems: Press button Press button æ...
Page 27: Slk 55 Amg
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel SLK 55 AMG: The steering wheel in this vehicle will vary from steering wheel shown. How- ever, multifunction steering wheel sym- bols and feature description apply to AMG vehicles as well.
Page 28: Important Notice For California Center Console
At a glance Center console Upper part Item Page Item Page 1 Cup holder a AIRSCARF neck-level heating* switch, driver’s 2 Audio system, or side COMAND* (see separate b 75 passenger operating instructions) front air bag off indicator 3 AIRSCARF neck-level lamp heating* switch, c Climate control...
Page 29: Lower Part
At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page Item Page 1 Automatic transmission*: 6 Passenger-side exterior Gear selector lever rear view mirror switch 7 Driver’s side exterior rear Manual transmission: Gearshift lever view mirror switch 2 Retractable hardtop open- 8 Exterior rear view mirrors ing/closing switch adjustment switch...
Page 30: Overhead Control Panel
At a glance Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Interior lighting on/off 2 Interior lighting automatic control switch 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 5 Garage door opener* 6 Interior rear view mirror 7 Left reading lamp on/off...
Page 31: Door Control Panel
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 2 Power window switch for opening/closing passenger-side window 3 Power window switch for opening/closing driver’s side window...
Page 33: Getting Started
Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
Page 34: Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKey overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- Opening a door causes the windows on tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners that side of the car to open slightly. should pay special attention to the infor- They will return to the up position when mation given here.
Page 35: Starter Switch Positions
Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions SmartKey 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except high beam headlamp Warning! indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ment cluster come on.
Page 36 Getting started Unlocking When you switch on ignition, the indi- If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may cator and warning lamps (except high not be sufficiently charged. beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- Check the vehicle battery and vated) in the instrument cluster come charge it if necessary ( page 396).
Page 37: Adjusting
Getting started Adjusting Adjusting Warning! Warning! Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and Do not adjust the driver seat while driving. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- Adjusting the seat while driving could cause SmartKey from the starter switch, take it tening of seat belts, must be done before the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 38 Otherwise you could ride in this vehicle, except in a Adjust seat to a comfortable seating damage the seats. Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart position that allows you to reach the compatible child seat, which operates with accelerator/brake pedal safely. The...
Page 39 Getting started Adjusting Seat height Seat fore and aft adjustment Power seat* adjustment Pull or push handle 2 up or down and The seat adjustment switches are located Press the horizontal switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 1. adjust the seat cushion until your legs on the outer side of each seat.
Page 40: Steering Wheel
Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt Steering wheel Press the horizontal switch up or down in direction of arrow 4 until your up- Warning! per legs are lightly supported. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- Head restraint height ing.
Page 41: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment, manual Make sure the steering column is se- Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* curely locked by trying to move the The lever for the electrical steering wheel steering wheel up and down, in and out adjustment is located on the steering col- before driving off.
Page 42: Mirrors
Getting started Adjusting Adjusting steering column in or out Mirrors Electrolyte drops coming into contact Move the lever in direction of Adjust the interior and exterior rear view with the vehicle paint finish can only be arrows 1 until a comfortable steering mirrors before driving so that you have a completely removed while in their wheel position is reached with your...
Page 43 Getting started Adjusting Exterior rear view mirror The switches are located on the lower part of the center console. At low ambient temperatures, the exte- rior rear view mirrors will be heated au- Warning! tomatically. Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror.
Page 44: Driving
Getting started Driving Fastening the seat belts In the same crash, the possibility of injury or Warning! death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the Do not lay objects in the driver’s footwell. Be Warning! protection they were designed to afford if careful that floor mats or carpets in the driv-...
Page 45 Be sure tices printed in the “Safety and Security” Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- section ( page 66) and ( page 69).
Page 46 Getting started Driving With a smooth motion, pull the belt Proper use of seat belts from the belt outlet. Do not twist the seat belt when fasten- Place the shoulder portion of the belt ing. across the top of your shoulder and the Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder lap portion across your hips.
Page 47: Starting The Engine
If you must drive under these wearing loose clothing. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly conditions, drive only with at least one win- stressed in an accident must be replaced. dow fully open. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 48 Getting started Driving Starting Manual transmission Automatic transmission* Depress brake pedal. Make sure the gearshift lever is in neu- tral position (no gear selected). Fully depress the clutch pedal. Otherwise the engine cannot be start- ed due to the integrated safety inter- lock.
Page 49 If the engine does not start after several injury. starting attempts, there could be a mal- For information on turning off the engine, function in the engine electronics or in the see “Turning off engine” ( page 58). fuel supply system. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 50 Getting started Driving Driving If you hear a warning signal when driv- ing off, you have forgotten to release Warning! the parking brake. On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- Simultaneously depressing the acceler- cle control.
Page 51 Getting started Driving Manual transmission Automatic transmission* Warning! Depress the brake pedal. Fully depress the clutch pedal. Vehicles with automatic transmission: It is Wait for the gear selection process to dangerous to shift the gear selector lever complete before setting the vehicle in Move gearshift lever to first gear to out of if the engine speed is higher...
Page 52: Switching On Headlamps
Getting started Driving Switching on headlamps High beam Turn signals The combination switch is located on the The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Low beam headlamps left of the steering column. The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Page 53: Windshield Wipers
Getting started Driving The combination switch resets auto- Windshield wipers Switching on windshield wipers matically after major directional chang- Turn the combination switch to the de- The combination switch is located on the sired position depending on the inten- left of the steering column. sity of the rain.
Page 54 Getting started Driving Intermittent wiping Single wipe The switch should not be left in inter- Set combination switch to position I. Press combination switch briefly in di- mittent setting as the wipers will wipe rection of arrow 1. the windshield once every time the en- The windshield wipers wipe one time gine is started.
Page 55: Problems While Driving
If the extent of the damage cannot be de- blockage. Unburned gasoline may have entered termined: the catalytic converter and damaged it. Remove blockage. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Give very little gas. Turn the windshield wipers on Center. again. Have the problem repaired by an au-...
Page 56: Parking And Locking
Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. Parking brake Warning! You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay or Warning! leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be...
Page 57: Switching Off Headlamps
Getting started Parking and locking Switching off headlamps Warning! Warning! Turn exterior lamp switch to M Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se- When leaving the vehicle, always remove the ( page 52). lector lever* not fully engaged in position P SmartKey from the starter switch, take it For more information, see “Lighting”...
Page 58: Turning Off Engine
Getting started Parking and locking Turning off engine Vehicles with automatic transmission*: With the SmartKey removed from the Manual transmission: Move the gear- The SmartKey can only be removed starter switch and the driver’s door shift lever into first or reverse gear. from the starter switch with the gear open, a warning sounds if the parking Automatic transmission*: Place the...
Page 59 Getting started Parking and locking Exit the vehicle and close all doors. Warning! Opening a door causes the windows on Press the lock button ‹ on the that side of the car to open slightly. SmartKey ( page 34). When leaving the vehicle, always remove the They will return to the up position when With the hood, trunk and all doors SmartKey from the starter switch, take it...
Page 61: Safety And Security
Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems...
Page 62: Occupant Safety
The indicator lamp will mend that you visit an authorized go out when you start the engine. Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked. For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re- For more information, see “Practical hints”...
Page 63: Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have (head-thorax air bags) which may cause sig- For maximum protection in the event of a the system checked; otherwise the SRS may nificant injuries.
Page 64 If you have any prob- Children 12 years old and under must lems, please see an authorized never ride in this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz Center. Mercedes-Benz authorized Do not lean with your head or chest BabySmart...
Page 65 BabySmart child restraint which will turn thorized Mercedes-Benz Center at an addi- the head-thorax air bag be activated. off the passenger front air bag. tional cost.
Page 66 Mercedes-Benz Center. The driver and passenger should al- to make sure the vehicle will continue ways wear their seat belts. Otherwise it...
Page 67 Only use seat covers which have been test- air bag deployment. Work on the SRS between air bags and occupants free ed and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your must therefore only be performed by from objects (e.g. packages, purses, vehicle model. Using other seat covers may qualified technicians.
Page 68 Safety and Security Occupant safety Front air bags Driver and passenger air bags are de- ployed Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the passenger seat. in the event of certain frontal impacts This could cause the front air bag or if impact exceeds a preset deployment head-thorax air bag on the passenger threshold...
Page 69: Seat Belts
Safety and Security Occupant safety Head-thorax air bags Seat belts For more information on fastening seat belts, see “Fastening the seat belts” When the engine is started, the red seat ( page 44). belt telltale < comes on to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts.
Page 70 Only use seat belts which have been ap- domen or neck. That could cause serious or risk of injuries and their likely severity in an proved by Mercedes-Benz. even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and accident. You and your passenger should al-...
Page 71 Safety and Security Occupant safety Never wear the shoulder belt under your Belts should not be worn twisted. In a Warning! arm, against your neck or off your shoul- crash, you wouldn’t have the full width der. In a crash, your body would move of the belt to manage impact forces.
Page 72 “1 indicator lamp” ( page 62). device, our safety instructions must be fol- lowed. These are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. The ETDs for the seats will only activate if the respective seat belt is fastened (latch plate properly inserted into buck-...
Page 73: Children In The Vehicle
Then pull straint system can be obtained from any the shoulder belt out completely and let it Mercedes-Benz Center. retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratch- eting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated.
Page 74 Canadian provinces. Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmart When using any infant or child restraint Infants and small children should be compatible child seat, which operates with...
Page 75: Indicator Lamp
Safety and Security Occupant safety BabySmart air bag deactivation Infants and small children should never When the child restraint is not in use, re- system share a seat belt with another occupant. move it from the vehicle or secure it with the During an accident, they could be crushed seat belt to prevent the child restraint from between the occupant and seat belt.
Page 76 Self-test BabySmart without special Warning! seats, designed for use with the child seat installed Mercedes-Benz system and available at After turning the SmartKey in the starter The BabySmart air bag deactivation sys- any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are switch to position 1 or 2, the...
Page 77 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! Warning! When using a BabySmart compatible Do not place powered-on laptops, cell child seat on the passenger seat, the front phones and like electronic devices on the passenger air bag will not deploy only if the passenger seat.
Page 78: Panic Alarm
Safety and Security Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior Activating Deactivating lamps will operate for approximately Press and hold button 1 for at least Press button 1 again. minutes. one second. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Without the antenna on the left rear side of the vehicle installed, the SmartKey signaling range for the panic...
Page 79 Safety and Security Panic alarm USA only: Canada only: This device complies with Part 15 of This device complies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Industry Canada. Operation is subject the following two conditions: to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful (1) This device may not cause interference, and...
Page 80: Driving Safety Systems
Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on Warning! the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) The following factors increase the risk of Warning! BAS (Brake Assist System) accidents: Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, Excessive speed, especially in turns ESP (Electronic Stability Program) steady brake pedal pressure instead.
Page 81: Bas
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking Emergency brake maneuver At the instant one of the wheels is about to Keep continuous full pressure on the The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal.
Page 82: Esp
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! Warning! The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of Never switch off the ESP when you see the operational as soon as the engine is run- ESP warning lamp v flashing in the physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ning and monitors the vehicle’s traction it increase braking efficiency beyond that...
Page 83 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Switching off the ESP Warning! Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine must be turned off Warning! The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can or 1) when The ESP should not be switched off during it increase the traction afforded.
Page 84 ESP warning lamp v in the speed- the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The ESP warning lamp v in the ometer dial flashes. However, the ESP speedometer dial comes on.
Page 85: Anti-Theft Systems
In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), opening the vehicle with the the system is not operational. Contact mechanical key an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Page 86: Tow-Away Alarm
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system Disarming the alarm system Tow-away alarm Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey. Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey. Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual The turn signal lamps flash three times The turn signal lamps flash once to in- and audible alarm will be triggered when to indicate that the alarm system is ac-...
Page 87 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm The switch is located on the lower part of Press tow-away alarm deactivation switch 2. the center console. Lock your vehicle with the SmartKey. Indicator lamp 1 in the tow-away The tow-away alarm is automatically alarm deactivation switch comes on armed after about 30 seconds.
Page 89: Controls In Detail
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function* Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Manual transmission Automatic transmission* Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control* Audio system Power windows Retractable hardtop Driving systems Useful features...
Page 90: Locking And Unlocking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will SmartKey find detailed information on how to oper- Your vehicle comes supplied with two ate the equipment installed in your vehicle. SmartKeys, each with remote control and If you are already familiar with the basic a removable mechanical key.
Page 91 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! USA only: Canada only: This device complies with Part 15 of This device complies with RSS-210 of When leaving the vehicle, always remove the the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Industry Canada. Operation is subject SmartKey from the starter switch, take it the following two conditions: to the following two conditions:...
Page 92 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global locking Selective setting Press button ‹. If you frequently travel alone, you may wish Global unlocking to reprogram the SmartKey so that press- With the hood, trunk and all doors Press button Œ. ing button Œ...
Page 93 SmartKey batteries are discharged. Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, con- simultaneously for about six seconds. tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Replace the batteries ( page 378). Center. Battery check lamp 5 flashes twice. You can obtain the required batteries...
Page 94: Opening The Doors From The Inside
Pull on door handle 1 of the desired They will return to the up position when door. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center the door is closed. will be glad to supply you with a replace- If the door was locked, locking knob 2 ment.
Page 95: Opening The Trunk
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk Closing the trunk Warning! A minimum height clearance of 5.78 ft When leaving the vehicle, always remove the (1.76 m) is required to open the trunk lid. SmartKey from the starter switch, take it The handle is located above the rear with you, and lock the vehicle.
Page 96: Trunk Lid Emergency Release
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk lid emergency release Do not place the SmartKey in the open The emergency release button unlocks The emergency release button is located trunk. You may lock yourself out. the trunk while the vehicle is standing on the inside of the trunk lid.
Page 97: Automatic Central Locking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Automatic central locking Locking and unlocking from the inside If the vehicle has previously been cen- The doors and the trunk automatically lock You can lock or unlock the doors and the trally locked from the outside with the when the ignition is switched on and the trunk from inside using the central locking SmartKey, opening the trunk from the...
Page 98 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The switches are located on the upper part Locking of the center console. You can open a locked door from the Press central locking switch 1. inside. Open door only when conditions If all the doors are closed, the vehicle are safe to do so.
Page 99: Seats
Controls in detail Seats Seats For information on seat adjustment, see When exiting the vehicle with the Warning! “Adjusting” ( page 37). easy-entry/exit feature activated and de- pending on your selection, the steering You must make sure no one can become Easy-entry/exit feature* wheel tilts upwards and/or the driver’s trapped or injured by the moving steering...
Page 100 Controls in detail Seats When entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the If the current position for the steering For safety reasons, the driver’s seat will steering wheel or, depending on your se- wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, not return to its last set position with lection, the steering wheel and driver’s the steering wheel will no longer be...
Page 101: Seat Heating
Controls in detail Seats The red indicator lamps 2 on the seat Seat heating* Switching on seat heating heating switch show the heating level se- Press the desired seat heating switch. The switches are located on the upper part lected: Three red indicator lamps 2 on the re- of the center console.
Page 102: Airscarf Neck-Level Heating
Controls in detail Seats AIRSCARF neck-level heating* Switching on Warning! Press the respective AIRSCARF switch The AIRSCARF neck-level heating provides for the desired side. When switching on the AIRSCARF neck-level the area surrounding the occupants’ necks heating, the air streaming from the openings All three indicator lamps on the respec- with a heated air stream flowing from may be very hot.
Page 103: Memory Function
Controls in detail Memory function* Memory function* You can store up to three different settings The following settings are not for each SmartKey. key-dependent. They are stored when us- Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv- ing the buttons on the outer side of the er should check and adjust the seat The following settings are stored when us- passenger seat:...
Page 104: Storing Positions Into Memory
Controls in detail Memory function* The memory button and memory position Storing positions into memory Recalling positions from memory switch are located on the outer side of Adjust the seat, on the driver’s side each seat. also the steering wheel and exterior Do not operate the power seats using rear view mirrors, to the desired posi- the memory position switches if the...
Page 105: Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror
Controls in detail Memory function* Storing exterior rear view mirror The switches are located on the lower part Switch on the ignition ( page 35). parking position (parking aid) of the center console. Press switch 3 to select the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror.
Page 106: Lighting
B Low beam headlamps (or high Relevant information can be obtained beam headlamps when the combi- at your authorized Mercedes-Benz nation switch is pushed forward) Center. and parking lamps Exterior lamp switch ˆ...
Page 107 Controls in detail Lighting The automatic headlamp feature is only an Warning! With the SmartKey removed from the aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for starter switch and the driver’s door the operation of the vehicle's lights at all If the exterior lamp switch is set to U open, a warning sounds if the parking times.
Page 108 Controls in detail Lighting Canada only: Daytime running lamp mode USA only: Turn exterior lamp switch to The daytime running lamp mode is manda- By default, the daytime running lamp mode position M or U. tory and therefore in a constant mode. is deactivated.
Page 109 Controls in detail Lighting Locator lighting and night security illu- Fog lamps mination Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in The locator lighting and the night security Warning! position U. To switch on the fog illumination are described in the “Control lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to system”...
Page 110: Combination Switch
Controls in detail Lighting Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) Combination switch High beam Switch on the front fog lamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to The combination switch is located on the position B or U ( page 106). ( page 109).
Page 111: Cornering Fog Lamps* (Slk 350 With Bi-Xenon* Headlamps And Without Sport Package*)
Controls in detail Lighting Cornering fog lamps* (SLK 350 with Driving forward cornering fog lamps if they where activat- Bi-Xenon* headlamps and without ed by switching on the left or right turn Sport Package*) Switching on cornering fog lamps signal.
Page 112: Hazard Warning Flasher
Controls in detail Lighting Hazard warning flasher Switching on hazard warning flasher Switching off hazard warning flasher Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 Press hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switch 1. again. switched on at all times, even with the All turn signal lamps are flashing.
Page 113: Interior Lighting
Controls in detail Lighting Interior lighting Automatic control Deactivating Press automatic control switch 2 until The controls are located in the overhead Activating it engages at a deeper position than the control panel. Press automatic control switch 2 until other switches. it is flush to the other switches.
Page 114: Door Entry Lamps
Controls in detail Lighting Manual control Reading lamps Door entry lamps The standard reading lamps are located to For better orientation in the dark, the cor- Interior lighting the left and right of the overhead control responding door entry lamps will switch on Press interior lighting switch 1.
Page 115: Instrument Cluster
( page 35) gine damage that is not covered by the With the exterior lighting switched on, Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. the brightness of the switches in the press reset button J or one of the center console will be adjusted simul- knobs for the instrument cluster illumi- taneously.
Page 116: Outside Temperature Indicator
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Outside temperature indicator The temperature sensor is located in the Trip odometer front bumper area. Due to its location, the Make sure you are viewing the stan- sensor can be affected by road or engine dard display menu ( page 122).
Page 117: Control System
Controls in detail Control system Control system The control system is activated as soon as Multifunction display Warning! the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1. The control system A driver’s attention to the road and traffic enables you to conditions must always be his/her primary call up information about your vehicle...
Page 118: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel Pressing any of the buttons on the multi- 1 Multifunction display function steering wheel will alter what is Operating the control system The displays in the multifunction display shown in the multifunction display. and the settings in the control system are 2 Selecting the submenu or setting The information available in the multifunc-...
Page 119 Controls in detail Control system In the Settings... menu, you will find a number of submenus instead of functions The headings used in the menus table SLK 55 AMG: for calling up and changing settings. For in- are designed to facilitate navigation The steering wheel in this vehicle will structions on using these submenus, see within the system and are not neces-...
Page 120: Menus
Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll The table below provides an overview of through the menus. the individual menus.
Page 121 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Standard dis- AUDIO NAV* Vehicle status Settings Trip computer TEL* play message memory ( page 122) ( page 123) ( page 126) ( page 126) ( page 127)
Page 122: Standard Display Menu
(120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- until you see the standard display. gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. You can select the functions in the stan- dard display menu with button j or k.
Page 123: Audio Menu
Controls in detail Control system Displaying digital speedometer or AUDIO menu Warning! outside temperature The functions in the AUDIO menu operate Press button j or k repeatedly Driving when your engine is overheated the audio equipment which you currently until you see the digital speedometer. can cause some fluids which may have have turned on.
Page 124 Controls in detail Control system Selecting radio station Selecting satellite radio station* (USA only) You can only store new stations using Switch on the radio ( page 197). the corresponding feature on the radio The Sirius-Satellite-Radio is treated as a Vehicles with COMAND*: ( page 200).
Page 125 Controls in detail Control system Press button j or k repeatedly Operating the CD player until the desired track is selected. Feature description is based on prelim- Switch on the radio and select the inary information available at time of CD player ( page 208).
Page 126: Nav* Menu
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and 1 Number of messages warning messages ( page 348).
Page 127: Settings Menu
Controls in detail Control system Press button j or k. Settings menu The following settings and submenus are available in the Settings... menu: The stored messages will now be dis- In the Settings... menu are two func- played in the order in which they have Function Page tions:...
Page 128: Resetting All Settings
Controls in detail Control system Resetting all settings For safety reasons, the following func- Your individual settings will not be re- You can reset all the functions of all sub- tions cannot be reset while driving: set unless you confirm the action by menus to the factory settings.
Page 129 Controls in detail Control system Submenus in the Settings menu Resetting the functions of a submenu Your individual settings will not be re- Press button j or k. For each submenu you can reset the set unless you confirm the action by functions to factory settings.
Page 130 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can Detailed instructions on making individual be changed within the various submenus. settings can be found on the following pages. Instrument cluster Time/Date Lighting Vehicle Convenience ( page 131) ( page 133) ( page 137) ( page 141)
Page 131: Instrument Cluster Submenu
Controls in detail Control system Selecting temperature display mode Selecting speedometer display mode Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. cluster submenu via Move the selection marker with Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the button æ or ç to the Settings...
Page 132 Controls in detail Control system Selecting language Selecting display (speed display or out- Available languages: side temperature) for status indicator Move the selection marker with German button æ or ç to the Instr. Move the selection marker with English button æ or ç to the cluster submenu.
Page 133: Time/Date Submenu
Controls in detail Control system Press button æ or ç to select Time and date synchronization with Time/Date submenu the desired setting. head unit* Access the Time/Date submenu via the The selected display is then shown Settings... menu. Use the Time/Date This function can only be seen on vehicles continuously in the lower display.
Page 134 Controls in detail Control system Setting the time (hours) Setting the time (minutes) Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date This function can be seen in vehicles with This function can be seen in vehicles with submenu.
Page 135 Controls in detail Control system Setting the date (month) Move the selection marker with Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the button æ or ç to the Time/Date Time/Date This function can be seen in vehicles with submenu.
Page 136 Controls in detail Control system Setting the date (day) Setting the date (year) Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date This function can be seen in vehicles with This function can be seen in vehicles with submenu.
Page 137: Lighting Submenu
Controls in detail Control system Setting daytime running lamp mode Move the selection marker with Lighting submenu button æ or ç to the Time/Date (USA only) Access the Lighting submenu via the submenu. Settings... menu. Use the Lighting sub- Press button j or k repeatedly menu to change the lamp and lighting set- This function is not available in coun- until you see...
Page 138 Controls in detail Control system Press button æ or ç to select Setting locator lighting manual operation ( manual ) or daytime For safety reasons, resetting the With the locator lighting feature activated running lamp mode ( constant ) activat- Lighting submenu to factory settings and the exterior lamp switch in...
Page 139 Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting (Headlamps delayed shut-off) You can reactivate this function within submenu. ten minutes by opening a door. Use this function to set whether and how Press button j or k repeatedly long you would like the exterior lamps to il- until you see...
Page 140 Controls in detail Control system Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off You can select: You can temporarily deactivate the de- layed shut-off feature: , the delayed shut-off feature is Use this function to set whether and how deactivated. Before exiting the vehicle, turn the long you would like the interior lighting to SmartKey in the starter switch to remain lit during darkness after you have...
Page 141: Vehicle Submenu
Controls in detail Control system Press button æ or ç to select Setting automatic locking Vehicle submenu the desired exterior lamp-on period. Access the Vehicle submenu via the Use this function to activate or deactivate You can select: Settings... menu. Use the Vehicle sub- the automatic locking system.
Page 142: Convenience Submenu
Controls in detail Control system Convenience submenu Move the selection marker with Warning! button æ or ç to the Conve- Access the Convenience submenu via the nience submenu. Settings... menu. Use the Convenience You must make sure no one can become Press button j or k repeatedly submenu to change the settings for a num- trapped or injured by the moving steering...
Page 143 Controls in detail Control system Setting key-dependency The following settings are available for the easy-entry/exit feature: For safety reasons, the Use this function to set whether the mem- key-dependency function cannot be ory* settings for the seats, the steering The easy-entry/exit feature reset to factory settings while driving.
Page 144: Trip Computer Menu
Controls in detail Control system Setting parking position* for exterior Press button j or k repeatedly Trip computer menu rear view mirror until you see Mirror adjustment Use the trip computer menu to call up Parking aid in the multifunction dis- Use this function to select whether the statistical data on your vehicle.
Page 145 Controls in detail Control system Fuel consumption statistics after start Fuel consumption since last reset All statistics stored since the last en- Press button è or ÿ repeatedly Press button è or ÿ repeatedly gine start will be reset approximately until you see the first function of the until you see the first function of the four hours after the SmartKey in the...
Page 146: Tel Menu
Controls in detail Control system Resetting fuel consumption statistics Calling up range (distance to empty) TEL menu* manually Press button è or ÿ repeatedly Press and hold reset button Juntil until you see the first function of the Warning! the values of the statistics are reset trip computer menu.
Page 147 Controls in detail Control system Which messages will appear in the multi- Answering a call Never operate radio transmitters equipped function display depends on whether your When your telephone is ready to receive with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- telephone is switched on or off: calls, you can answer a call at any time.
Page 148 Controls in detail Control system Rejecting a call Dialing a number from the phone book The stored names are displayed in ascending or descending alphabetical If you do not wish to receive the call, you If your telephone is ready to receive calls, order.
Page 149 Controls in detail Control system Press button j or k repeatedly If the connection is successful, the Redialing name of the party you called and until the desired number or name ap- The control system stores the most recent- the duration of the call will appear pears in the multifunction display.
Page 150: Manual Transmission
Controls in detail Manual transmission Manual transmission is standard equip- Warning! Warning! ment on select models and not available on all models. For vehicles equipped with a manual trans- When leaving the vehicle, always remove the For information on driving with a manual mission, getting out of your vehicle with the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it transmission, see “Manual transmission”...
Page 151: Shifting Into Reverse
Move the gearshift lever to the left until by using the clutch pedal. The clutch you feel a certain resistance. may be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Push the gearshift lever past this resis- Warranty. tance.
Page 152: Automatic Transmission
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* For more information on driving with an The automatic transmission selects indi- automatic transmission, see “Automatic vidual gears automatically, depending on: During the brief warm-up, transmission transmission*” ( page 48). upshifting is delayed. This allows the the gear selector lever catalytic converter to heat up more Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear...
Page 153 This may cause 2 Current program mode serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz The current gear range/gear selector lever Limited Warranty. position and program mode ( ) or...
Page 154: One-Touch Gearshifting
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* One-touch gearshifting Canceling gear range limit To avoid overrevving the engine when Press and hold the gear selector lever Even with an automatic transmission you the gear selector lever is moved to in the D+ direction until reappears in can change the gears manually when the the D- direction, the transmission will...
Page 155: Gear Ranges
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Gear ranges Effect Effect ï ç The transmission shifts through The transmission shifts through With the gear selector lever in position D, sixth gear only). second gear only. you can limit the transmission’s gear range î...
Page 156: Gear Selector Lever Position
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Gear selector lever position Effect Effect ë The SmartKey can only be Neutral Effect removed from the starter switch No power is transmitted from the ì with the gear selector lever in Park position engine to the drive axle. When position P.
Page 157 Also, position P alone is not with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. intended to or capable of preventing your children unattended in the vehicle, or with vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 158: Automatic Shift Program
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Automatic shift program Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of Never change the program mode when The program mode selector switch is the desired program mode appears in the gear selector lever is out of located on the lower part of the center the multifunction display.
Page 159: Driving Tips
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Driving tips Kickdown Stopping Use kickdown when you want maximum When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights: acceleration. Accelerator position Leave the transmission in gear. Press the accelerator past the point of Your driving style influences the Hold the vehicle with the brake.
Page 160: Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Maneuvering Working on the vehicle Steering wheel gearshift control When you maneuver in tight areas, When driving in the automatic program e.g. when pulling into a parking space: Warning! modes C or S, or in the manual program Control the vehicle speed by gradually mode M (SLK 55 AMG only), you can When working on the vehicle, set the...
Page 161 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Button, inside: downshift 2 Button, outside: upshift...
Page 162 Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Downshifting Upshifting Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) SLK 55 AMG Press the outside 2 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel. The steering wheel gearshift buttons are Warning! located to the left and right of the steering The transmission will shift to the next On slippery road surfaces, never downshift wheel.
Page 163 Controls in detail Automatic transmission* Downshifting Upshifting You cannot shift with the steering Press button 2 on the right side of the wheel gearshift buttons when the gear steering wheel. Warning! selector lever is in position P, N or R. The transmission will shift to the next On slippery road surfaces, never downshift The manual program mode M will not...
Page 164: Manual Shift Program Slk 55 Amg
For standard driving slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which The current gear selector lever position is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz and the selected program mode ( Limited Warranty. are indicated in the multifunction display...
Page 165 ( page 153), shift to could be damaged which is not covered ( page 154). the next higher gear. The fuel supply will by the Mercedes-Benz Limited otherwise be interrupted to prevent the Warranty. engine from overrevving. Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel ( page 162).
Page 166: Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)
Move gear selector lever to position D display. (for second gear) or R. Have the transmission checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as Restart the engine. soon as possible. The transmission will go to the automatic program mode (C or S).
Page 167: Good Visibility
Controls in detail Good visibility Good visibility For information on the windshield wipers, Rear view mirrors see ( page 53). The headlamps will automatically be For more information on setting the rear cleaned when you have view mirrors, see “Mirrors” ( page 42). Headlamp cleaning system* switched on the headlamps The switch is located on the left side of the...
Page 168 Controls in detail Good visibility Auto-dimming mirror* Warning! Warning! The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirrors and the interior rear view The auto-dimming function does not react if In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte mirror will respond automatically to glare incoming light is not aimed directly at sen- may escape from the mirror housing if the when...
Page 169 Controls in detail Good visibility Activating exterior rear view mirror Switch on the ignition ( page 35). Warning! parking position (parking aid) Store a parking position for the passen- Follow these steps to activate the mirror ger-side exterior rear view mirror Exercise care when using the passen- parking position so that the passen- ( page 105).
Page 170: Sun Visors
Controls in detail Good visibility The passenger-side exterior rear view mir- Sun visors Warning! ror returns to its previously stored driving The sun visors protect you from sun glare position: Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. while driving. ten seconds after you shifted out of re- Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed verse gear R...
Page 171: Rear Window Defroster
Controls in detail Good visibility Rear window defroster Switching on Switching off Press the rear window defroster Press the rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large switch F in the control panel of the switch F again in the control panel amount of power.
Page 172: Climate Control
Controls in detail Climate control...
Page 173 Controls in detail Climate control The climate control is operational whenev- Item Warning er the engine is running. The system cools 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control or heats the interior depending on the se- for adjustable left-side air vent When operating the climate control, the air lected interior temperature and the cur- that enters the passenger compartment...
Page 174 Controls in detail Climate control When you turn the thumbwheels 4 Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollu- and 7 upwards to the first stop, the tion) may require replacement of the fil- fixed center air vents 3 and 8 and ter before its scheduled interval.
Page 175: Switching Climate Control On/Off
Controls in detail Climate control Switching climate control on/off Setting the temperature Item 1 Temperature control, left side Use temperature controls 1 and 4 to Switching on separately adjust the air temperature on 2 Air volume control, climate control Turn air volume control 2 out of each side of the passenger compartment.
Page 176: Adjusting Air Distribution
Controls in detail Climate control Adjusting air distribution Adjusting air volume Air recirculation mode Use air distribution control 3 Use air volume control 2 to adjust the air Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent ( page 175) to adjust the air distribution. volume.
Page 177 Controls in detail Climate control Activating Deactivating Warning Press air recirculation switch , Press air recirculation switch , ( page 175). again ( page 175). Never operate the side windows if there is The indicator lamp on the air recircula- the possibility of anyone being harmed by The indicator lamp on the air recircula- tion switch , comes on.
Page 178: Air Conditioning
Controls in detail Climate control Air conditioning Deactivating If you press the air recirculation It is possible to deactivate the air condi- The air conditioning is operational while switch , and keep it pressed tioning (cooling) function of the climate the engine is running and cools the interior and no side window was operated control system.
Page 179 ( page 172). is set. the air conditioning again by pressing the air condition on/off switch °, the air conditioning is losing refriger- ant. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 180: Residual Engine Heat Utilization
Controls in detail Climate control Residual engine heat utilization Activating When the vehicle’s interior has cooled Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch With the engine switched off, it is possible down enough, reduce the air volume to position 1 or 0, or remove it from to continue to heat or ventilate the interior and increase the air temperature to the starter switch.
Page 181: Defrosting
Controls in detail Climate control Deactivating Defrosting Windshield fogged up on the outside Press air condition on/off switch ° Switch on the windshield wipers again ( page 175). ( page 53). Windows fogged up on the inside Turn air distribution control 3 to The indicator lamp on the air condition Press defrosting switch P on/off switch °...
Page 182: Automatic Climate Control
Controls in detail Automatic climate control*...
Page 183 Controls in detail Automatic climate control* The automatic climate control is operation- Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and Item al whenever the engine is running. You can odors are filtered out before outside air en- 1 Thumbwheel for air volume control operate the automatic climate control sys- ters the interior through the air distribution for adjustable left-side air vent...
Page 184 Controls in detail Automatic climate control* When you turn the thumbwheels 4 Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollu- and 9 upwards to the first stop, the tion) may require replacement of the fil- fixed center air vents 3 and a and ter before its scheduled interval.
Page 185: Automatic Mode (Basic Setting)
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Automatic mode (basic setting) Item When operating the automatic climate 1 Air volume control, manual Press automatic mode switch U. control system in automatic 2 U Automatic mode The indicator lamp on the automatic mode U, you will only rarely need to mode switch U comes on.
Page 186: Adjusting Air Volume
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Decreasing Adjusting air distribution Air recirculation mode Press blue temperature control Turn air distribution control 8 Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent switch ƒ b or c. ( page 185) to the desired position. unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle The automatic climate control system from the outside.
Page 187 Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Warning The air recirculation mode activates au- The air recirculation mode deactivates tomatically at high outside tempera- automatically: Never operate the side windows if there is tures. after 30 minutes if the outside tem- the possibility of anyone being harmed by A quantity of outside air is added after perature is above approximately...
Page 188: Air Conditioning
±, the air conditioning is losing Condensation may drip from under- refrigerant. neath the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication of a malfunction. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 189: Residual Heat And Ventilation
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Residual heat and ventilation Deactivating Defrosting Press residual heat/ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible switch T again ( page 185). Windows fogged up on the inside to continue to heat or ventilate the interior The indicator lamp on the residual Press defrosting switch P for up to 30 minutes, depending on the...
Page 190: Switching Off The Automatic Climate Control System
Controls in detail Automatic climate control* Windshield fogged up on the outside Switching off the automatic climate control system With the climate control system Press automatic mode switch U. switched off, the air flow and the air cir- The indicator lamp on the automatic culation are deactivated.
Page 191: Audio System
In order to avoid distraction which could you become familiar with your Warning! lead to an accident, the driver should enter Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con- system settings with the vehicle at a tain useful tips and a detailed description Any alterations made to electronic standstill and operate the system only when of the user functions.
Page 192: Operating And Display Elements
Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements...
Page 193 Controls in detail Audio system Item Page Item Page Item Page 1 CD changer mode selector 9 Speed dialing memory g Soft keys (telephone) in descending 2 Single CD mode selector h Volume order 3 Radio mode selector j Switching on/off a Accepting a call 4 Mute function (radio) k Manual tuning / seek...
Page 194: Button And Soft Key Operation
Controls in detail Audio system Button and soft key operation Operation If the radio is switched on without the In these instructions, the alphanumeric SmartKey in the starter switch, it will Switching the unit on/off keypad (right side of radio panel) and the automatically switch off again after function buttons (left side of radio panel) approx.
Page 195 Controls in detail Audio system Switching off If your vehicle equipment includes a Remove the SmartKey from the starter Mercedes-Benz specified mobile switch. telephone*, you can adjust its volume separately from the volume of the Press button. audio system while the telephone is being used.
Page 196 Controls in detail Audio system Adjusting treble Returning sound functions to factory Adjusting balance settings Press O button repeatedly until Press P button. Press O button to call up settings TREBLE appears in the display. BALANCE appears in the display. menu in the display.
Page 197: Radio Operation
Telephone* muting Radio operation factory settings If your vehicle equipment includes a Press P button to call up settings Mercedes-Benz specified mobile Selecting radio mode menu in the display. telephone*, you can adjust its volume Press b button. separately from the volume of the audio system while the telephone is being used.
Page 198 Controls in detail Audio system Calling up wavebands for radios Calling up wavebands for radios Selecting a station without SAT with SAT The following options are available for Press soft key to switch Press soft key repeatedly selecting a station: between FM and AM.
Page 199 Controls in detail Audio system Direct frequency input Manual tuning Scan search Select desired waveband. Select desired waveband. Starting scan search Press G or H button for approx. Select desired waveband. three seconds. Press button repeatedly until desired frequency has been reached. Step-by-step station tuning takes place in ascending or descending order.
Page 200 Controls in detail Audio system Station memory Autostore – automatic station memory Calling up stations Press desired station button 1 You can store ten AM and ten FM stations The Autostore memory function provides to R. in the memory. an additional memory level. The station memory for manually stored stations is not Storing stations Leaving the Autostore memory level...
Page 201 Controls in detail Audio system Search Scan search Weather band Press G or H button to tune in Starting scan search the next receivable weather band Press soft key. station. will appear in the display. The radio briefly (approximately eight seconds) tunes in all receiv- If no weather band station is received able weather band stations.
Page 202: Introduction To Satellite Radio* (Usa Only)
SIRIUS satellite radio provider’s or our control. Service might Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz uses a fleet of high-power satellites to also not be available in certain places Center for details and availability for broadcast 24 hours per day, coast to (e.g., in tunnels, parking garages, or...
Page 203 Controls in detail Audio system Calling up the SAT main menu Press soft key. The system will tune to a default Press soft key. The twelve-digit electronic serial station if no station had been selected number (ESN) of the SAT tuner* is displayed in the upper left-hand previously.
Page 204 Controls in detail Audio system Accessing via number keys Press *. Selecting a station The following options are available: Enter number of preset you wish to Input line appears in the main radio select, e.g. 1. menu. Selecting a station using the selected category ( page 205), The radio plays the station stored Use number keys to enter desired...
Page 205 Controls in detail Audio system Selecting a category The system will automatically switch to Tuning via scan search a station of the selected category if the Press soft key. Scan search is characterized as follows: currently selected station is not of the Scan search plays a channel for selected category.
Page 206 Controls in detail Audio system Obtaining additional text information Storing stations Calling up the ESN information menu Additional text information (artist, title) Tune in desired station. Press soft key. related to the current channel can be Press and hold desired station Press soft key.
Page 207: Cd Mode
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph are Class 1 laser products. There is a danger not covered by the Mercedes-Benz (approximately 50 km/h), your car covers a of invisible laser radiation if the housing is Limited Warranty.
Page 208 CDs. damage is not covered by the unit has capacity for one CD. The CD slot Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not write on CDs or apply any labels for loading the drive is located underneath or other material to them.
Page 209 Controls in detail Audio system Operational readiness of CD changer* A light-emitting diode in the buttons shows the status of the corresponding magazine If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or If a CD changer has been installed in the slot.
Page 210 Controls in detail Audio system Loading single CDs Insert an audio CD into CD loading Wait until the light-emitting diode for slot 1 within five seconds, label side the first magazine slot flashes in green. Open the glove box. The flashing light indicates that the CD The CD is pulled in and played.
Page 211 Controls in detail Audio system Repeat the previous step until all six Ejecting CDs magazine slots are loaded. If you do not take the CD from the CD loading slot within 15 seconds, the CD Once all magazine slots are loaded, the The CD playback is interrupted while changer will automatically pull the CD CD in the sixth magazine slot is played.
Page 212 Controls in detail Audio system Ejecting all loaded CDs Playing CDs If you do not take the CD from the CD Open the glove box. Single CD player in the audio unit loading slot within 15 seconds, the CD Press the button of a loaded magazine changer will automatically pull the CD Press i button.
Page 213 Controls in detail Audio system Direct track entry Playing tracks You can select from among the inserted CDs with buttons You have the following options: R to 6. Audio system with CD changer*: R = CD player in the audio unit selecting CDs 1 to 6 = CDs in the Direct track entry...
Page 214 Controls in detail Audio system Skipping tracks forward/backward Fast forward/reverse Random play Skipping tracks forward Fast forward The random function (RDM) plays the tracks of the current CD in random order. Press H button briefly. Press and hold H button until desired point has been reached.
Page 215 Controls in detail Audio system Repeat Pause function Track and time display The track being played is repeated until the The CD changer mode is interrupted by an repeat function is switched off. incoming call on the telephone* ( page 221). Switching on pause function When you start the RPT function, the RDM function is automatically...
Page 216: Gsm Network Phones
If you choose to use the tele- When you insert your Mercedes-Benz phone while driving, please use the specified mobile telephone* into the...
Page 217 Controls in detail Audio system PIN entry Switching on the telephone If the PIN is entered incorrectly three Switching on the telephone times, NEED PUK will appear in the Press h button. display. Enter PUK via your telephone. Please refer to the separate telephone If the telephone was previously operating instructions for more switched off,...
Page 218 Controls in detail Audio system Placing a call If necessary, correct number entered with the soft key. Press soft key This is only possible, however, when Entering a telephone number and briefly to delete the last digit entered; the call information transmitted starting the dialing process press soft key and hold to delete the includes the number of the person...
Page 219 Controls in detail Audio system Press button ‚ or ƒ Press soft key or press When you have selected a number, button ‚ or ƒ. press s button. repeatedly until desired entry has been reached. Press desired numerical key 2 The call will be made.
Page 220 Controls in detail Audio system Press soft key or press Speed dial Redial button ‚ or ƒ. If you have stored telephone numbers If the number you have dialed is busy, you Press soft key (received calls). as speed dial numbers in your can again place calls to the last ten telephone, you can also enter these telephone numbers dialed using the redial...
Page 221 Controls in detail Audio system Press s button. Accepting an incoming call Muting a call The telephone number last dialed If the telephone is active in the background It is possible to mute a call; the caller is will appear in the display. (reception symbol is visible in the display), then no longer able to hear you.
Page 222 Controls in detail Audio system Talking with two callers at the same Combining two calls time You will be notified of the second call Press 3 and s buttons. acoustically, but you will not see this in If you wish to receive or place another call The calls are combined into one the display.
Page 223: Tdma Or Cdma Network Phones
When you insert your Mercedes-Benz phone when weather, road, and traffic con- specified mobile telephone* into the ditions permit. telephone cradle, you will be prompted to...
Page 224 Controls in detail Audio system Adjusting sound Press soft key after entering correct If necessary, correct number entered code. with the soft key. Press soft key Adjust sound during a telephone call. briefly to delete the last digit entered; The telephone is unlocked. If you have Sound adjustment ( page 195).
Page 225 Controls in detail Audio system Press button ‚ or ƒ Press soft key or press button ‚ or ƒ. repeatedly until desired entry has This is only possible, however, when been reached. the call information transmitted Press desired numerical key 2 includes the number of the person to 9.
Page 226 Controls in detail Audio system When you have selected a number, Press soft key or press Speed dial press s button. button ‚ or ƒ. If you have stored telephone numbers The call will be made. Press soft key (received calls). as speed dial numbers in your telephone, you can also enter these Viewing the telephone number of a...
Page 227 Controls in detail Audio system Redial Press s button. Accepting an incoming call If the number you have dialed is busy, you The telephone number last dialed If the telephone is active in the background can again place calls to the last ten will appear in the display.
Page 228 Controls in detail Audio system Muting a call Accepting a second incoming call Switching between calls Press s button. It is possible to mute a call; the caller is If you receive another call during an then no longer able to hear you. already active call, you can accept the This switches between the calls.
Page 229: Emergency Calls "911
Mercedes-Benz specified or combine them into one call. Note that kept on hold is also interrupted; mobile phone* is inserted in the phone...
Page 230 Controls in detail Audio system Placing a “911” emergency call using The following conditions must be met for a GSM network phones “911” emergency call: audio head unit with the phone Placing a “911” emergency call using unlocked Telephone must be switched on. audio head unit with the phone locked Press h button to switch to The corresponding mobile communica-...
Page 231 Controls in detail Audio system Placing a “911” emergency call using TDMA/CDMA network phones audio head unit with the phone Placing a “911” emergency call using unlocked audio head unit with the phone locked Press h button to switch to Press h button to switch to telephone operation.
Page 232: Power Windows
Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows If a door window encounters an obstruction Warning! that blocks its path in a circumstance where The windows are opened and closed eletri- you are closing the window by pressing and When closing the windows, make sure there cally.
Page 233 Controls in detail Power windows Opening the door windows Fully opening the door windows (Express-open) You can also open or close the win- Press and hold switch 1 or 2 at the dows using the SmartKey* (summer symbol k to the resistance point. Press switch 1 or 2 at the opening/convenience closing feature) symbol k past the resistance point...
Page 234 Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows with Warning! the retractable hardtop switch If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing proce- All windows can be opened or closed with Never operate the windows if there is the dure, the window will stop and open the retractable hardtop switch.
Page 235 Controls in detail Power windows Opening Closing Opening and closing the windows with the SmartKey* Push the retractable hardtop switch in Push the retractable hardtop switch in quick succession twice in direction of quick succession twice in direction of The retractable hardtop ( page 237) will arrow 1.
Page 236: Synchronizing Power Windows
Controls in detail Power windows Closing (Convenience closing feature) Synchronizing power windows Press and hold lock button ‹ after The power windows must be synchronized locking the vehicle. after the battery has been disconnect- The windows and retractable hardtop begin to close after approximately if the power windows cannot be fully one second.
Page 237: Retractable Hardtop
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractable Warning! hardtop When opening and closing the retract- able hardtop, make sure When leaving the vehicle, always remove the For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop there is sufficient clearance for the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it can only be opened and closed when the retractable hardtop to move up and...
Page 238 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening Luggage cover Retractable hardtop The luggage cover is located in the trunk. Press the release handle on the lug- gage cover. Warning! Guide the luggage cover forward to its To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve- end stop.
Page 239 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening The switch for opening/closing the retract- able hardtop is on the lower part of the Before operating the retractable hard- Push and hold the retractable hardtop center console. top via the retractable hardtop switch, switch in direction of arrow 1 until the do the following first: retractable hardtop is completely low-...
Page 240 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Locking the retractable hardtop after Warning! Warning! raising/lowering If the retractable hardtop does not com- The hardtop is not fully closed and locked or Warning! pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will not fully opened and locked if: lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is the message Retractable roof in If the retractable hardtop is not fully opened...
Page 241 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Unlocked status noticed when stopped Unlocked status noticed while driving To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully closed position, push the retract- Switch on the ignition ( page 35). able hardtop switch forward until the Warning! To lock the retractable hardtop in its retractable hardtop is fully closed.
Page 242 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening (Summer opening feature) Opening and closing the retractable Warning! hardtop with the SmartKey* Press and hold unlock button Œ un- The power windows ( page 232) will also til the retractable hardtop is complete- Never operate the windows or retractable be opened or closed when you operate the ly open.
Page 243: Wind Screen
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Closing (Convenience closing feature) Wind screen Installing Press and hold lock button ‹ until Remove wind screen 1 from its stor- the retractable hardtop is fully closed. age bag and unfold. Warning! The retractable hardtop and windows The storage bag is located on the wall begin to close after approximately behind the seat backrests.
Page 244: Driving Systems
Controls in detail Driving systems The driving system of your vehicle is Cruise control Warning! described on the following pages: The cruise control automatically maintains Cruise control, with which the vehicle The cruise control is a convenience system the speed you set for your vehicle. can maintain a preset speed.
Page 245 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting current speed Warning! Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. Cruise control brakes automatically so that Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal is depressed automatically to do this. control lever ( page 245).
Page 246 Controls in detail Driving systems Canceling cruise control On uphill or downhill grades, the cruise Vehicles with manual transmission: There are several ways to cancel the cruise control may not be able to maintain the control: If you depress the clutch pedal when set speed.
Page 247 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed The cruise control switches off auto- Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Lift the cruise control lever in direction Moving gear selector lever to matically, if of arrow 1 ( page 245) and hold it position N while driving also cancels up until the desired speed is reached.
Page 248 Controls in detail Driving systems Fine adjustment in 1 mph Setting to last stored speed Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( page 245). (Canada: 1 km/h) increments (“Resume” function) The cruise control resumes the last set Faster speed.
Page 249: Loading
Roof rails and any the vehicle and retractable hardtop roof-mounted devices, unless express- mechanism. ly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use on this vehicle model, must not be used as they will damage the vehicle and retractable hardtop.
Page 250: Useful Features
Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartments Glove box Storage compartment and telephone* compartment under armrest Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a colli- sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not place anything on shelf behind the roll bars.
Page 251 Controls in detail Useful features Telephone* compartment Storage compartment between the Parcel net in passenger footwell seat backrests Reach into recess 2 on the left or A small convenience parcel net is located right side and fold up armrest to the in the passenger footwell and behind the right or left side to open it.
Page 252: Shelf Behind Roll Bars
Controls in detail Useful features Shelf behind roll bars Cup holder Warning! Warning! The shelf behind the roll bars should not be In order to help prevent spilling liquids on used to carry objects. This will prevent such vehicle occupants, only use containers that objects from being thrown around and injur- fit into the cup holder.
Page 253: Ashtray
Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Removing ashtray insert Installing ashtray insert Place the ashtray insert into the retainer. Warning! Push the ashtray insert down into the Remove front ashtray only with vehicle retainer until it engages. standing still. Set the parking brake to se- cure vehicle from movement.
Page 254: Cigarette Lighter
Controls in detail Useful features Cigarette lighter Electrical outlet Warning! Never touch the heating element or sides of the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it 1 Cigarette lighter with you, and lock the vehicle.
Page 255: Floormat (Driver's Side Only)
Controls in detail Useful features Floormat (driver’s side only) Installing Warning! Removing Whenever you are using floormats, make sure there is enough clearance and the floormats are securely fastened. Floormats should always be securely fas- tened using eyelets and retainer pins Before driving off, check that the floormats are securely in place and adjust them if nec-...
Page 256: Telephone
Observe all legal requirements. the outside of the vehicle. The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio trans- mitter operating instructions regarding use of an external antenna.
Page 257: Tele Aid
Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid* The Tele Aid system To activate, press the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • or (Telematic Alarm Identification on the Information button ¡, depend- Demand) ing on the type of response required. The initial activation of the Tele Aid sys- The Tele Aid system consists of three tem may only be performed by com-...
Page 258 Have the system checked at the to flash. The message Connecting call Information button ¡ stay on longer nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as appears in the multifunction display and than ten seconds or do not come on). possible.
Page 259 Controls in detail Useful features A voice connection between the Response Initiating an emergency call manually Warning! Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af- If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is ter the emergency call has been initiated. flashing continuously and there was no The Response Center will attempt to deter- voice connection to the Response Center...
Page 260 Wait for a voice connection to the than two seconds). Response Center. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Close cover 1 after the emergency Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to call is concluded.
Page 261 Press and hold the button (for longer of your vehicle, the nearest proximately ten seconds. than two seconds). Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz If the indicator lamp in the Roadside A call to the Customer Assistance USA products and services is available to Assistance button •...
Page 262 Service at 1-800-387-0100 in rently active, and may not initiate a call. and there was no voice connection to Canada. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and the Response Center established, then have the system checked or contact the Tele Aid system could not initiate the Response Center at an Information call (e.g.
Page 263 SmartKey is not handy: Response Center or Customer mode (radio, tape, or CD) pauses. The Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Assistance Center representative, ex- optional cellular phone* (if installed) Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) cept Roadside Assistance and Informa- switches off.
Page 264: Garage Door Opener
Pass this number on to the work is available. You can program the signal transmitter Mercedes-Benz Response Center along The SOS button will flash and the mes- buttons. with your password issued to you when sage...
Page 265 Mercedes-Benz Center, or call tential harm or damage. When programming Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance a garage door opener, the door moves up or Center (in the USA only) at down.
Page 266 Controls in detail Useful features Programming or reprogramming the in- tegrated remote control USA only: Canada only: This device complies with Part 15 of This device complies with RSS-210 of Step 1: the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to Industry Canada. Operation is subject Switch on the ignition ( page 35).
Page 267 Controls in detail Useful features Step 3: The indicator lamp 4 flashes the first If the indicator lamp 4 flashes rapidly Hold the end of hand-held remote control transmitter 6 of the device time the signal transmitter button is for about two seconds and then turns programmed.
Page 268 Controls in detail Useful features Step 8: Step 11: Gate operator/Canadian programming Locate “training” button on the garage Press, hold for two seconds and re- Canadian radio-frequency laws require door opener motor head unit. lease same button a second time to transmitter signals to “time-out”...
Page 269 Controls in detail Useful features Step 4: Operation of integrated remote control Erasing the integrated remote control memory Continue to press and hold integrated Switch on the ignition. signal transmitter button (1, 2 Switch on the ignition. Select and press appropriate integrat- or 3) while you press and re-press ed signal transmitter button (1, 2 Simultaneously hold down signal trans-...
Page 270: Heated Steering Wheel
Reprogramming a single integrated Heated steering wheel* Switching on signal transmitter button (SLK 350, Canada only) Switch on the ignition ( page 35). To program a device using a signal trans- Turn switch at tip of lever in direction of...
Page 271: Operation
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...
Page 272: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find de- The more cautiously you treat your vehicle After 1000 miles (1500 km), you may tailed information on operating, maintain- during the break-in period, the more satis- gradually increase vehicle and engine ing and caring for your vehicle.
Page 273: Driving Instructions
Maintenance Booklet and as required effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- by the maintenance service indicator. hicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driv- ing in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly area.
Page 274: Brakes
Install only brake pads and brake fluid It can also result in the brakes overheating, recommended by Mercedes-Benz. Refer to the description of the Brake thereby significantly reducing their effec- Assist System (BAS) ( page 81).
Page 275 Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system Warning! Warning! (SLK 55 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is de- If other than recommended brake pads are New vehicle brake pads and discs, and signed to operate under the extremely high installed, or other than recommended brake replacement brake pads and discs may take operating demands required to accommo- fluid is used, the braking properties of the...
Page 276: Driving Off
(manual transmission: move gearshift Keep right foot on brake pedal. Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. lever to first or reverse gear). Pull the parking brake lever up as many In addition, when parking on hills, turn notches as possible.
Page 277: Tires
Depending upon the weather and/or road vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer surface (conditions), the tire traction varies road and apply brakes cautiously in the for repairs.
Page 278: Tire Traction
Operation Driving instructions Tire traction Mercedes-Benz recommends M+S rated Tire speed rating radial-ply tires with a minimum tread depth The safe speed on a wet, snow-covered or Regardless of the tire speed rating, local of approximately in (4 mm) on all four icy road is always lower than on a dry road.
Page 279: Winter Driving Instructions
Driving instructions SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG Winter driving instructions SLK 350 with Sport Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with The most important rule for slippery or icy Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a tire speed roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid “W”-rated tires, which have a tire speed...
Page 280: Standing Water
Any such dam- ing point do not guarantee that the road age is not covered by the surface is free of ice. Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For more information, see “Winter driving” ( page 327).
Page 281: Passenger Compartment
Abroad, there is an extensive Observe all legal requirements Mercedes-Benz service network at your Refer to the radio transmitter operation in- disposal. If you plan to drive into areas structions regarding use of an external an- which are not listed in the index of your tenna.
Page 282: Catalytic Converter
Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Emission control Warning! Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with Certain engine systems serve to keep the As with any vehicle, do not idle, park or op- monolithic-type catalytic converters, an toxic components of the exhaust gases...
Page 283: Coolant Temperature
Stay away from fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. the engine if you see or hear steam com- have the cause determined and corrected ing from it.
Page 284: At The Gas Station
Operation At the gas station Refueling The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the Only use premium unleaded gasoline rear. with a minimum Posted Octane Rating Warning! of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON). Locking and unlocking the vehicle with the remote control automatically locks and un- Information on gasoline quality can...
Page 285: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip
2 in the recess on the Close the fuel filler flap. Engine compartment (SLK 350, example) inside of fuel filler flap. 1 Windshield washer system and head- To prevent fuel vapors from escaping...
Page 286 “Important notes on tire inflation brake system checked for brake pad pressure” ( page 307). thickness and leaks immediately. Noti- fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see “Practical hints”...
Page 287: Engine Compartment
Operation Engine compartment Engine compartment Pull hood lock release lever 1 in direc- Hood With the hood released, lift the hood by tion of arrow. lifting it at the front edge. The hood is unlocked. The hood will be automatically held Warning! open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts.
Page 288: Engine Oil
Open it again and let it assemblies. Using special additives not it is dangerous to touch any components drop with somewhat greater force. approved by Mercedes-Benz may (ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnos- cause damage not covered by the tic socket) of the ignition system Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 289 Operation Engine compartment Press button k or j on the mul- Checking engine oil level with the Add 1.5 qts. (Canada: control system, SLK 55 AMG tifunction steering wheel repeatedly 1.5 liters until the following message appears in to reach max. oil level When checking the oil level the multifunction display ( page 118): Add 2.0 qts.
Page 290 It could cause damage to the check procedure. engine and catalytic converter not If you want to interrupt the checking covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited If engine is not at operating tempera- procedure, press button k or j Warranty.
Page 291 Operation Engine compartment Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick, SLK 350 approximately three seconds to obtain accurate reading. When checking the oil level The oil level is correct when it is be-...
Page 292 System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS For more information on engine oil, see the (Canada vehicles) will result in engine dam- “Technical data” section ( page 422) and age not covered by the Mercedes-Benz ( page 424). Limited Warranty. SLK 55 AMG...
Page 293: Transmission Fluid Level
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center must be cool. parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene check the transmission. glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts.
Page 294: Battery
0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher the battery charge checked more frequent- Add coolant as required. SLK 350 (example) When replacing the battery, always use Replace and tighten cap 2. batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 295: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
SLK 350 (example) necessary. 1 Washer fluid reservoir cap Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system* is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir.
Page 296 Operation Engine compartment During all seasons, add MB Windshield Warning! Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- container. ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze Pull cap upward using latch until it on hot engine parts, because it may ignite opens.
Page 297: Tires And Wheels
When replacing rims, only use genuine Warning! Break in new tires for approximately Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the 60 miles (100 km) at moderate particular rim type. Failure to do so can re- Replace rims or tires with the same designa- speeds.
Page 298: Tire Care And Maintenance
Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Tire inspection Life of tire Every time you check your tire inflation The service life of a tire is dependent upon pressure, you should also inspect your varying factors including but not limited to: Warning! tires for the following: Driving style...
Page 299 Operation Tires and wheels Tread depth Storing tires to wear down to that level. As tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too approaches in (3 mm), the adhesion far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are properties on a wet road are sharply re- Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry sharply reduced at tread depths under duced.
Page 300: Direction Of Rotation
Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Loading the vehicle The Certification label, also found on the driver’s door B-pillar tells you about Unidirectional tires offer added advan- Two labels on your vehicle show how much the gross weight capacity of your vehi- tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- weight it may properly carry.
Page 301 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example A) Tire and Loading Information Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.
Page 302 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 ( page 301).
Page 303 Operation Tires and wheels Steps for determining correct load limit Step 3 Step 6 (if applicable) The following steps have been developed Subtract the combined weight of the If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, as required of all manufacturers under Title driver and passengers from XXX kilo- load from your trailer will be trans- 49, Code of U.S.
Page 304 Operation Tires and wheels Example Combined Number of Seating Occupants weight Combined Available cargo/luggage and trailer weight limit occupants configura- weight of all tongue weight (total load limit or of occu- (driver and tion occupants vehicle capacity weight from plac- pants and passengers) ard minus combined weight of all...
Page 305 GVWR and GAWR from the Certification la- limits (GVWR and GAWR for front and rear Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed bel. The Certification Label can be found axle), have the loaded vehicle (including primarily to carry passengers and their on the driver’s door B-pillar ( page 301).
Page 306: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure The tire inflation pressure should be Placard (Example A) checked regularly and should only be ad- justed on cold tires. The tires can be con- Warning! sidered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than Follow recommended tire inflation one mile (1.6 km).
Page 307 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) Important notes on tire inflation Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure pressure for normal driving speeds. You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire inflation pressure. Warning! Some vehicles may have supplemental tire If the tire inflation pressure repeatedly pressure information for vehicle loads less...
Page 308: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Checking tire inflation pressure Install the valve cap. manually Repeat this procedure for each tire. Regularly check your tire inflation pressure Follow the steps below to achieve correct at least once a month. tire inflation pressure: Run Flat Indicator* Check and adjust the tire inflation...
Page 309: Tires And Wheels
Operation Tires and wheels Warning! Warning! The recommended tire inflation pres- sures for your vehicle can be found on When the multifunction display shows the The Run Flat Indicator does not indicate a the tire placard located on the driver’s message Low pressure mode Check warning for wrongly selected tire inflation door B-pillar ( page 301).
Page 310 Operation Tires and wheels Reactivating the Run Flat Indicator Switch on the ignition ( page 35). Warning! The tire inflation pressure monitor must be The standard display menu appears in reactivated in the following situations: the multifunction display ( page 122) Follow recommend tire inflation pressures.
Page 311 Operation Tires and wheels Overinflated tire inflation pressure If you wish to confirm activation: Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Press button æ. Overinflated tires can: The following message will appear in adversely affect handling Underinflated tire inflation pressure the multifunction display: characteristics Underinflated tires can:...
Page 312: Moextended System
The maximum distance in emergency ed accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering and Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are mode depends on the vehicle’s load. It driving maneuvers, as well as driving over suitable for further use. The failed tire must...
Page 313: Tire Labeling
Operation Tires and wheels 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards Tire labeling Tire size designation, load and speed ( page 320) rating Besides tire name (sales designation) and 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) manufacturer name, a number of markings ( page 318) can be found on a tire.
Page 314 Operation Tires and wheels Tire width General: Rim diameter The tire width 1 ( page 313) indicates The rim diameter 4 ( page 313) is the Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may the nominal tire width in mm.
Page 315 Operation Tires and wheels Tire speed rating For additional information on tire load Warning rating, see “Load identification” The tire speed rating 6 ( page 313) ( page 317). indicates the approved maximum speed The tire load rating must always be at least for the tire.
Page 316 Operation Tires and wheels Summer tires The service description is comprised of Any tire with a speed capability above the tire load rating 5 ( page 313) 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a Index Speed rating and the tire speed rating 6 “ZR”...
Page 317: Load Identification
Operation Tires and wheels All-season and winter tires Load identification In addition to tire load rating, special load information may be molded into the tire Index Speed rating sidewall following the letter designating Q M+S up to 100 mph (160 km/h) the tire speed rating 1 ( page 317).
Page 318: Dot, Tire Identification Number (Tin)
Operation Tires and wheels DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol 1 ( page 318) U.S. tire regulations require each new tire which denotes the tire meets require- manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a ments of the U.S.
Page 319: Maximum Tire Load
Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code Maximum tire load Warning! The code 4 ( page 318) may, at the option of the manufacturer, be used as a Do not overload the tires by exceeding the descriptive code for identifying significant specified load limit or vehicle capacity characteristics of the tire.
Page 320: Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire inflation pressure Always follow the recommended tire Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards inflation pressure ( page 306) for proper (U.S. vehicles) tire inflation. Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance Warning! factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
Page 321 Operation Tires and wheels Quality grades can be found, where appli- Treadwear Traction cable, on the tire sidewall between tread The treadwear grade is a comparative rat- The traction grades, from highest to low- shoulder and maximum section width. For ing based on the wear rate of the tire when est, are AA, A, B, and C.
Page 322: Tire Ply Material
Operation Tires and wheels Temperature Tire ply material Warning! The temperature grades are A (the high- est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- The temperature grade for this tire is estab- tance to the generation of heat and its lished for a tire that is properly inflated and ability to dissipate heat when tested under not overloaded.
Page 323: Tire And Loading Terminology
Operation Tires and wheels Tire and loading terminology DOT (Department of Transportation) Another metric unit for air pressure. There A tire branding symbol which denotes the are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) tire meets requirements of the Accessory weight to 1 bar;...
Page 324 Operation Tires and wheels GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Maximum tire inflation pressure PSI (Pounds per square inch) This is the maximum permissible vehicle This number is the greatest amount of air A standard unit of measure for air pressure weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of pressure that should ever be put in the tire ->...
Page 325 Operation Tires and wheels TIN (Tire Identification Number) Tire speed rating Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Unique identifier which facilitates efforts Part of tire designation; indicates the A tire information system that provides by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers speed range for which a tire is approved. consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, in recall situations or other safety matters temperature and treadwear.
Page 326: Rotating Tires
3000 to 6000 miles (5000 to 10000 km), or sooner if neces- Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
Page 327: Winter Driving
Operation Winter driving Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your Tire change. Mercedes-Benz recom- Warning! vehicle winterized at an authorized mends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a Mercedes-Benz Center. This service minimum tread depth of approximately Winter tires with a tread depth under includes: in (4.0 mm) on all four wheels for...
Page 328: Snow Chains
Only use snow chains that are ap- are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that than 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains proved by Mercedes-Benz. Your autho- the difference in tire characteristics may as soon as possible when driving on roads...
Page 329: Maintenance
( page 333). your vehicle serviced by an authorized The maintenance services will be indicated Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with by showing a service type A through the Maintenance Booklet at the times type H in the multifunction display.
Page 330: Clearing The Maintenance Service Indicator
( page 118). cleared and the standard display menu appears in the multifunction display Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ( page 122). reset the maintenance service indicator If the battery is disconnected, the days following a completed maintenance of disconnection will not be included in service.
Page 331: Resetting The Maintenance Service Indicator
In the event that the maintenance service gas analysis and general inspection using rized Mercedes-Benz Center correct it. on your vehicle is not carried out by an au- the maintenance system. Only reset if the proper maintenance thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can Switch on the ignition ( page 35).
Page 332 Operation Maintenance Press button ÿ. Press button è repeatedly until the Select the Addit. work menu with button + or -. standard display menu appears in the The maintenance service indicator now multifunction display ( page 122). Press button ÿ. displays the Next due date menu.
Page 333: Calling Up The Maintenance Service Data Information
Operation Maintenance Press button ÿ. Calling up the maintenance service Calling up the service item menu data information Switch on the ignition ( page 35). The maintenance service indicator now displays the Items menu. Make sure the standard display menu The maintenance service indicator shows appears in the multifunction display the maintenance service type (letters...
Page 334: Vehicle Care
Operation Vehicle care Cleaning and care of vehicle Such damage is caused not only by ex- More frequent washings are necessary to treme and varying climatic conditions, but deal with unfavorable conditions: also by: near the ocean Warning! Air pollution in industrial areas (smoke, exhaust Road salt emissions)
Page 335 In such cases it is best to seek aid at an au- Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility thorized Mercedes-Benz Center. of incompatibility between materials used Never use a round nozzle to...
Page 336 Only use a mild car wash paint surface do not “bead up”, normally nents and connectors from the intrusion of detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz ap- every three to five months, depending on water and cleaning agents. proved Car Shampoo.
Page 337 SmartKey in close proximity towards Use a mild car wash detergent, such as the antenna base when locking and un- Switch on wipers and place them in a Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, locking the vehicle. vertical position. with plenty of water.
Page 338 Operation Vehicle care Window cleaning Use a window cleaning solution on all Warning! glass surfaces. An automotive glass cleaner is recom- For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re- The windshield wipers must be in a ver- mended. move SmartKey from starter switch before tical position before folding them away cleaning the wiper blades.
Page 339 Do not use If possible, clean wheels once a week with Warning! scouring agents. Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us- Do not clean the rear window with the hard- ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray Steering wheel and gearshift/gear se- top in a position other than the fully raised of water.
Page 340 Vehicle care Hard plastic trim items Upholstery Plastic and rubber parts Pour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing Do not use oil or wax on these parts. Care onto a soft lint-free cloth and apply clothing that have the tendency to give off with light pressure.
Page 341: Practical Hints
Practical hints What to do if … Where will I find...? Unlocking/locking in an emergency Opening/closing in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses...
Page 342: What To Do If
( page 348). normally but without the ABS avail- Have the system checked at an autho- able. rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon If the ABS control unit is malfunction- as possible. ing, other systems such as the Failure to follow these instructions in- automatic transmission* may also be creases the risk of an accident.
Page 343 Risk of accident! Carefully stop the lamp comes on while driv- reservoir. vehicle and notify an authorized ing. Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Warning! If you find that the brake fluid in the...
Page 344 (USA only) The yellow engine There is a malfunction in: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible malfunction indicator by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. ± (Canada only) the fuel management system lamp comes on while An on-board diagnostic connector is used by the ignition system driving.
Page 345 Switch the ESP back on ( page 84). on while driving. 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.
Page 346 SRS may could also result in an accident and/or not be operational. For your safety, we injury to you or to others. strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immedi- ately to have the system checked;...
Page 347: Lamp In Center Console
The system is malfunctioning when there Have the system checked at an autho- is no BabySmart child seat installed on rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as the passenger seat. possible. The passenger front air The system is malfunctioning.
Page 348: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display
Failure to repair condition noted may cause multifunction display using the reset Address these messages accordingly and damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz button J ( page 24) or button j, follow the additional instructions given in Limited Warranty, or result in property dam- k, ·, or è...
Page 349 Contact your nearest authorized function display to come on. Make sure Text messages ( page 350) Mercedes-Benz Center. the lamps and multifunction display are Symbol messages ( page 355) in working order before starting your journey.
Page 350 The brake system is still functioning Have the system checked at an authorized normally but without the ABS avail- Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. able. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Page 351 Visit workshop and switched off. Have the system checked at an authorized The brake system is still functioning Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. normally but without the BAS avail- Failure to follow these instructions increases able. the risk of an accident.
Page 352 The ESP was deactivated because of a Continue driving with added caution. Visit workshop malfunction. 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 avail- the risk of an accident.
Page 353 Display malfunction The ESP or the ESP display is malfunc- Continue driving with added caution. Visit workshop tioning. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident. Restraint system The SRS system is malfunctioning.
Page 354 The Run Flat Indicator is malfunc- Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an autho- inactive tioning. rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Low pressure mode The pressure is too low in one or Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding Check tires more tires.
Page 355 If it is in order: requires electrical energy and may Drive immediately to the nearest autho- be operating with restricted capa- rized Mercedes-Benz Center. Adjust driv- bility. Considerably greater brake ing to be consistent with reduced pedal force is required and the stop- braking responsiveness.
Page 356 There is insufficient brake fluid in Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify Visit workshop the reservoir. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Warning! If you find that the brake fluid in the...
Page 357 If it is broken: Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in dam- age to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is in order: Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message dis- played.
Page 358 Doing so may cause serious engine damage Driving when your engine is badly overheat- this message and symbol displayed which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz ed can cause some fluids which may have may cause serious engine damage not Limited Warranty.
Page 359 Visit workshop malfunctioning. and malfunction messages might not be dis- played. Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The displays for several systems Continue driving with added caution. have malfunctioned. Some systems Have the electronic systems checked by an themselves may also have malfunc- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 360 Mercedes-Benz Limited vice station where the engine oil should be has dropped to approximately the Warranty.
Page 361 ( page 288). Engine oil level SLK 55 AMG only: Have the measuring system checked by an Visit workshop authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The measuring system is malfunc- tioning. Engine oil level SLK 55 AMG only: Have oil siphoned or drained off.
Page 362 The retractable hardtop is Have the retractable hardtop checked by an Visit workshop malfunctioning. authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Close hood You are driving with the hood open. Close the hood ( page 287). Replace key The SmartKey is malfunctioning. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 363 Display message Possible cause Possible solution 3rd brake light The high mounted brake lamp is Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center malfunctioning. This message will as soon as possible. only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working. Tail lamp / brake lamp...
Page 364 ( page 137). cally. Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch ( page 106). Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Left license plate The left license plate lamp is mal- Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Page 365 The left low beam lamp is malfunc- Halogen headlamp: tioning. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Bi-Xenon* headlamp: Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Low beam, right The right low beam lamp is malfunc- Halogen headlamp: tioning.
Page 366 Display message Possible cause Possible solution Rear left side marker The left rear side marker lamp is Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center lamp malfunction malfunctioning. This message will as soon as possible. only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working.
Page 367 Display message Possible cause Possible solution Turn signal in The left turn signal in the side mirror Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center mirror, left is malfunctioning. This message will as soon as possible. only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working.
Page 368 Display message Possible cause Possible solution < Seat belt system The seat belt system is malfunction- Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center Visit workshop ing. as soon as possible. This display appears if button s Function or t on the multifunction steer-...
Page 369: Where Will I Find
Practical hints Where will I find...? 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.
Page 370 Practical hints Where will I find...? Vehicle jack The vehicle jack is located in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor. Warning! 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.
Page 371: Spare Wheel With Collapsible Tire
Practical hints Where will I find...? Tilt both plates upward 1. Setting up the collapsible wheel chock Spare wheel with collapsible tire Fold the lower plate outward 2. The collapsible wheel chock serves to ad- The spare wheel is stored in the storage ditionally secure the vehicle, e.g.
Page 372 Practical hints Where will I find...? Storing the spare wheel with Screw the valve insert back into the Warning! collapsible tire valve. If you wish to store the spare wheel after Screw the valve cap back on the valve. The dimensions of the spare wheel with col- use, carry out the following steps.
Page 373: Spare Wheel Bolts
Practical hints Where will I find...? In the case of a flat tire, you may Spare wheel bolts temporarily use the spare wheel with col- Wheel bolts 2 must be used when lapsible tire when observing the following mounting the spare wheel with restrictions: collapsible tire.
Page 374: Unlocking/Locking In An Emergency
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle Removing the mechanical key Unlocking the driver’s door If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechanical key. Unlocking the driver’s door and/or the trunk with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Page 375: Locking The Vehicle
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking and opening the trunk Fully insert the mechanical key into the Locking the vehicle trunk lid lock. A minimum height clearance of If you are unable to lock the vehicle with 5.78 ft (1.76 m) is required to open the Turn the mechanical key counterclock- the SmartKey, do the following: wise to position 1 until it stops,...
Page 376: Manually Unlocking The Gear Selector Lever (Automatic Transmission*)
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Pull out gear selector lever cover 1 in Manually unlocking the gear selector lever (automatic transmission*) direction of arrows. Push down and hold release 2 in di- In the case of power failure, the gear selec- rection of arrow.
Page 377: Opening/Closing In An Emergency
If the retractable hardtop does not com- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or quali- ered into its storage compartment. pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will fied technician.
Page 378: Replacing Smartkey Batteries
The required replacement batteries are Warning! available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. Keep the batteries out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately.
Page 379: Smartkey
Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries Insert mechanical key 1 in side open- SmartKey Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries 3 under contact spring 4 ing and push gray slide. Replacement batteries: Lithium, type with the plus (+) side facing up. Battery compartment 2 is unlatched.
Page 380: Replacing Bulbs
Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Backup bulbs will be brought into use Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad- when lamps malfunction. Observe the justment. messages in the multifunction display...
Page 381 Front fog lamps use H7 (55 W) lamps. High beam flasher H7 (55 W) 7 Side marker lamp W 5 W Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do not replace the Bi-Xenon* bulbs yourself. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 382: Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps
Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type Before you start to replace a bulb for a Mercedes-Benz Center: and with the specified watt rating. front lamp, do the following first: Additional turn signal lamps in the...
Page 383 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Low beam bulb (Halogen headlamps Warning! only) Turn housing cover 1 counterclock- Do not remove the cover 1 for the Bi-Xe- wise and remove. non* headlamp. Because of high voltage in Turn bulb socket 5 with the bulb Bi-Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its compo- counterclockwise and remove.
Page 384: Replacing Bulbs For Rear Lamps
Practical hints Replacing bulbs High beam/high beam flasher bulb Front turn signal bulb Replacing bulbs for rear lamps (Halogen headlamps) / High beam Turn bulb socket 2 with the bulb Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) counterclockwise and remove.
Page 385 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Loosen both screws 1. Fold corresponding trim to side. License plate lamp Turn the respective bulb socket coun- Remove the license plate lamp. terclockwise and remove. Replace the bulb. Press gently onto the bulb and turn Reinstall the license plate lamp.
Page 386: Replacing Wiper Blades
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing wiper blades Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1. Turn combination switch to wiper Warning! setting II ( page 53). With wiper arms in vertical position, For safety reasons, switch off wipers and turn the SmartKey in the starter switch remove the SmartKey from the starter to position 0.
Page 387: Installing Wiper Blades
3 Attachment blades may cause windshield damage. Make sure you hold on to the wiper arm 4 Guide tab For your convenience, you should have when folding it back. 5 Cover this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 388: Flat Tire
50 mph (80 km/h). Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel with collapsible tire replaced with a regular road wheel.
Page 389 Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle Lifting the vehicle Warning! Prepare the vehicle as described Prevent the vehicle from rolling away ( page 388). by blocking wheels with wheel chocks The jack is designed exclusively for jacking (not included) or other sizeable ob- Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench, up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets jects.
Page 390 Practical hints Flat tire 2 Jack 1 Wheel wrench Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a 3 Take-up bracket maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the On wheel to be changed, loosen but do ground. Never start engine while Place jack 2 on firm ground.
Page 391 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.
Page 392 Warning! Always replace wheel bolts that are dam- Use only genuine equipment aged or rusted. Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the Damaged wheel hub threads should be re- vehicle is raised.
Page 393 Practical hints Flat tire Inflating the collapsible tire Take the electric air pump out of the trunk ( page 369). Open flap 1 on air pump. Warning! Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is with pressure gauge 4.
Page 394 Practical hints Flat tire Press I on electric air pump switch 2. Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2. Warning! The electric air pump switches on and Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch inflates the collapsible tire. to position 0. Follow recommended tire inflation Inflate the collapsible tire to approxi- The electric air pump should now be...
Page 395 Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle Warning! Warning! Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric loose if they are not tightened to a torque of pump ( page 393) before lowering the ve- 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Page 396: Battery
Keep an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main- smoking, etc. tenance intervals or contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Page 397: Disconnecting The Battery
Open the hood ( page 287). charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is SmartKey in the starter switch Turn locks 2 one quarter turn. being used. Gases may escape during charg-...
Page 398: Reconnecting The Battery
Practical hints Battery Charge battery in accordance with the Reconnecting the battery instructions of the battery charger The following procedures must be car- Switch off all electrical consumers. manufacturer. ried out following any interruption of Connect the positive lead and fasten its battery power (e.g.
Page 399: Jump Starting
Make sure the jumper cables do not Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, have loose or missing insulation. Only use jumper cables with sufficient which is flammable and very explosive.
Page 400 Clamp the cable to positive terminal 1 battery. Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. of the charged battery first. Never invert the terminal connections. Vehicles with automatic transmission*: Do not tow-start vehicle.
Page 401: Towing The Vehicle
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- When circumstances do not permit the cle be transported with all wheels off the recommended towing methods, the vehi- If the vehicle is towed with the front...
Page 402 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Warning! Warning! When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the follow- If circumstances require towing the vehicle With the engine not running, there is no ing: with all wheels on the ground, always tow power assistance for the brake and steering With the automatic central locking acti- with a tow bar if:...
Page 403: Installing Towing Eye Bolt
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Press mark on corresponding cover 1 or 2 in direction of arrow for folding The gear selector lever* will remain down. locked in position P (vehicles with au- tomatic transmission*) and the Smart- Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for Key will not turn in the starter switch if towing eye bolt.
Page 404: Fuses
Fuse extractor fuse boxes: The fuse extractor is also found in the vehi- Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz Main fuse box in passenger compart- cle tool kit in the spare wheel well with the specified amperage for the system ment ( page 405).
Page 405: Main Fuse Box In Passenger Compartment
Practical hints Fuses Main fuse box in passenger Opening Closing compartment Attach cover 1 in the front. Open the driver’s door. Fold cover 1 in until it engages. Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into the edge of cover 1 at the position in- dicated by the arrow.
Page 406: Fuse Box In Engine Compartment
Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in engine compartment Opening Closing Open the hood ( page 287). Make sure the sealing rubber is proper- The fuse box is located in the engine com- ly positioned. With a dry cloth, remove any moisture partment on the driver’s side.
Page 407: Technical Data
Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main Dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Page 408: Parts Service
The “Technical data” section provides the All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers necessary technical data for your vehicle. maintain a stock of genuine The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- parts and accessories not authorized nance and repair work. In addition, strate-...
Page 409: Warranty Coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of Replacement parts and accessories are Loss of Service and Warranty the warranties printed in the Service and covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Information Booklet Warranty Information booklet. Your Accessories warranties, copies of which...
Page 410: Identification Labels
Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (includes paintwork 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), 3 Engine number (engraved on engine) 4 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) code) located behind the passenger seat 5 Vacuum line routing diagram label under the floor cover 6 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission...
Page 411: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive SLK 350 SLK 55 AMG 1 Idler pulley 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Idler pulley 2 Power steering pump 3 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Power steering pump...
Page 412: Slk 350
Poly-V-belt 2404 mm 2380 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
Page 413: Rims And Tires
Damage to the tires or the vehi- cle may be the result. Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam- age that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 414: Same Size Tires
225/45 R17 91H M+S 205/50 R17 89H M+S 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended 225/45 R17 91H M+S 225/45 R17 91H M+S MOExtended Must be used in conjunction with Run-Flat Indicator* only. For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 415 SLK 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 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+S For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 416: Mixed Size Tires
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package*) Front axle: Rims (light alloy) J x 17 H2 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1.42 in (36 mm) 1.46 in (37 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
Page 417 Technical data Rims and tires SLK 55 AMG Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 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) J x18 H2 Wheel offset 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
Page 418: Spare Wheel With Collapsible Tire
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 92P Must not be used with snow chains. Please note that the tire inflation pessure of the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires.
Page 419: Electrical System
Technical data Electrical system 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...
Page 420: Main Dimensions
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)
Page 421: Weights
Mercedes-Benz for use vice. Using such devices may damage on this vehicle model, must not be used...
Page 422: 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 (9.8 l) MB Automatic Transmission Fluid SLK 55 AMG 10.4 US qt (9.8 l) Manual transmission SLK 350 1.6 US qt (1.5 l)
Page 423 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuel tank SLK 350 approx. 18.5 US gal (70.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline: including a reserve of approx. 2.4 US gal (9.0 l) Minimum posted Octane 91 (average of...
Page 424: Engine Oils
Failure to do so will result in engine dam- our service intervals. Therefore, only use through the absorption of moisture from age not covered by the Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils and oil filters re- the atmosphere. Under extremely strenu- Limited Warranty.
Page 425: Premium Unleaded Gasoline
The octane number (posted at the To maintain the engine’s durability and line. Mercedes-Benz only recommends the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average performance, premium unleaded gaso- use of quality gasoline containing additives line must be used.
Page 426: Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water gasolines which contain these additives, replacement interval published in the and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro- Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if vides: additives approved by us for use on MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu-...
Page 427 Please make sure the mixture is in regularly checked each time you bring your necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze accordance with label instructions. vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz coolant used in such engines be specifical- Center for service. The water in the cooling system must meet...
Page 428 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 (6.1 l)
Page 429: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and head- Windshield washer and headlamp Warning! lamp cleaning system* cleaning* fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- Both the windshield washer system and MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”...
Page 431: Technical Terms
Alignment bolt compatible child seat is installed. See Metal pin with thread. The centering (Customer Assistance Center) an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center pin is an aid used when changing a tire Mercedes-Benz customer service cen- for availability. to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Page 432 Technical terms CAN system COMAND Curb weight (Controller Area Network) (Cockpit Management and ( page 323) Data bus network serving to control ve- Data System) hicle functions such as door locking or Information and operating center for (Department of Transportation) windshield wiping.
Page 433 Technical terms Gear range Head-thorax air bag (Emergency Tensioning Device) Number of gears which are available to Installed in the doors, these air bags Device which deploys in certain frontal the automatic transmission for shifting. protect occupants during side impact and rear collisions exceeding the sys- The automatic gear shifting process collisions exceeding a preset thresh-...
Page 434 The Maintenance covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited method. It is an indication of a gaso- System in your vehicle tracks distance Warranty.
Page 435 Technical terms Power train Program mode selector switch REST Collective term designating all compo- Used to switch the automatic transmis- (Residual engine heat utilization) nents used to generate and transmit sion between standard operation (S) Feature that uses the engine heat motive power to the drive axles, includ- and comfort operation (C).
Page 436 Technical terms Roll bar Shift lock Tele Aid system Occupant protection system which When the vehicle with automatic trans- (Telematic Alarm Identification on consists of tubular steel sheathed in mission is parked, this lock prevents Demand) plastic. the gear selector lever from being inad- The Tele Aid system consists of three vertently moved out of position P with- types of response: automatic and man-...
Page 437 Technical terms Tread (Tire Identification Number) ( page 325) (Vehicle Identification Number) ( page 325) The number set by the manufacturer Treadwear indicators and placed on the body to uniquely Tire load rating ( page 325) identify each vehicle produced. ( page 325) Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Wind screen...
Page 439: Index
Index Passenger front air bag off indicator Ashtray 253 ABS 80 lamp 76 Aspect ratio 323 Braking 80 Safety guidelines 66 AUDIO menu (Control system) 123 Description 431 Air conditioning Audio system 191 Display message 350 Automatic climate control 188 Adjusting balance 196 Emergency brake maneuver 80 Climate control 178...
Page 440 Index Auto-dimming for rear view mirrors 168 Gear ranges 155 Automatic climate control Gear selector lever 152 BabySmart Air conditioning 188 Gear selector lever Air bag deactivation system 75 Air distribution 186 (Unlocking manually) 376 Air bag deactivation system, Air recirculation mode 186 Gear selector lever position 152, 156 description 431 Air volume 186...
Page 441 Index Bi-Xenon Child safety Description 431 CAC 431 Air bags 64 Headlamps 381 California, important notice 11 Children in the vehicle 73 Bolts CAN system, description 432 Cigarette lighter 254 For spare wheel 373 Capacities Cleaning tires 299 Brake Assist System see BAS (Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.) 422 Climate control 172 Brakes 274...
Page 442 Index COMAND 116 Date, month 135 Radio station 124 Description 432 Date, year 136 Resetting all settings 128 Navigation 126 Daytime running lamp mode 137 Resetting single settings 129 Radio transmitter 281 Description 432 Satellite radio (USA only) 124 Combination switch 110 Easy-entry/exit feature 142 Settings menu 127 High beam flasher 110...
Page 443 Index Coolant 293 DOT 323 Adding water 286 Date (Control system) Downshifting Anticorrosion/antifreeze 427 Day 136 Automatic transmission 154 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 426 Month 135 Drink holder see Cup holder Technical data 422 Year 136 Drinking and driving 273 Temperature 283 Daytime running lamp mode 108 Driver’s air bag see Air bags...
Page 444 Index Power assistance 273 Unlocking the vehicle 374 Radio transmitters, control and Easy-entry/exit feature (Seats) 99 Unlocking trunk 375 operation 281 Control system 142 Unlocking vehicle 374 Standing water 280 Electric air pump 371 Emergency tensioning device see ETD Tires 277 Electrical outlet 254 Emission control 282 Tires (Speed rating) 278...
Page 445 Index ESP 82 RON 284 Description 432 First aid kit 369 Saving fuel 273 Display message 352 Flat tire 388 Technical data 422 On/off switch 84 Inflating collapsible spare tire 393 Fuel filler flap Warning lamp 345 Lifting vehicle 389 Localization 25, 284 ETD 71, 72 Lowering vehicle 395...
Page 446 Index Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Garage door opener 264 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Hazard warning flasher 112 Canadian programming 268 Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW Head restraint height (Seats) 40 Operation of remote control 269 GSM network phones (Telephone) 216 Headlamps Programming/reprogramming 266 GVW 323...
Page 447 Index Instruments and controls see Cockpit Identification labels see Labels Interior lighting Jack (Vehicle tool kit) 369 Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35 Delayed shut-off Lifting vehicle 389 Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems (Control system) 140 Lowering vehicle 395 Infant and child restraint systems 73 Operation 113 Jump starting 399 Information...
Page 448 Index Light alloy wheels Key 197 Labels Cleaning 339 Key-dependency (Control system) 143 Certification 410 Technical data 414, 415 Kickdown 159 Emission control 410 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Description 433 Engine number 410 Lighting 106 Kilometers/miles in speedometer Identification 410 Combination switch 110 (Control system) 131 Vacuum line routing diagram 410...
Page 449 Index Night security illumination Memory function 103 (Control system) 139 Main dimensions 420 Description 434 Reading lamps 114 Maintenance service indicator Memory button 104 Standing lamps 106 (Control system) 329 Memory position switch 104 Trunk 113 Maintenance system Recalling positions 104 Limiting the gear range 155 Service data information 333 Storing exterior rear view mirror...
Page 450 Index Messages in display 348 MOExtended system 312 Cruise control 351 MON 284 NAV menu 126 ESP 352 Description 434 Navigation system see NAV Maintenance service indicator 329 Motor Octane Number see MON Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF (Seats) SRS 353 Multifunction display 117 Night security illumination Symbols 355...
Page 451 Index Outside temperature indicator Occupant distribution 324 Display (Control system) 116, 123 Paintwork see Vehicle care Occupant safety 62 Display mode (Control system) 131 Panic alarm 78 Air bags 63 Outside temperature/speed Panic button on SmartKey 78 Children and air bags 64 Mode (Control system) 132 Parcel net (Storage compartment) 251 Children in the vehicle 73...
Page 452 Index Potential problems associated with Problems underinflated and overinflated Accident 55 Radio tires 311 Coolant too hot 55 Operation (Audio system) 197 Power assistance 273 Misfiring 55 Operation (Control system) 123 Power seat see Seats Running erratically 55 Satellite (USA only) 124 Power train, description 435 While driving 55 Radio transmitters, control and...
Page 453 Index Residual engine heat utilization see REST Heating 101 REST Safety belts see Seat belts Power seats 39 Automatic climate control 189 Safety defects, reporting 18 Selecting radio mode Description 435 Safety, occupant 62 (Audio system) 197 Restraint systems, description 435 Salty roads (Brakes) 274 Selective setting see SmartKey Retractable hardtop 237...
Page 454 Index Shift lock, description 436 Positions in starter switch 35 Speedometer, display mode Shifting Power windows, (Control system) 131 Gear selector lever 152 opening/closing 235 Speedshift Gear selector lever positions 156 Remote control 90 Description 436 Into optimal gear range Replacing batteries 378 Speedshift (SLK 55 AMG) 162 (Automatic transmission) 154...
Page 455 Manual adjustment 41 TDMA or CDMA network phones Requirements 257 Steering wheel gearshift control 160 (Telephone) 223 Roadside Assistance 260 SLK 350 161 Technical data Roadside Information, terminating SLK 55 AMG 162 Air conditioning refrigerant 424 a call 262 Stolen vehicle, Recovery services 264...
Page 456 Index Tire MOExtended system 312 Towing eye bolt (Vehicle tool kit) 369 Vehicle maximum load on 325 Mounting wheel 391 Traction 158, 325 Tire and Loading Information 301 Removing wheel 391 Transmission, display message 353 Tire and loading terminology 323 Retreads 297 Transporting the vehicle see Anti-theft Tire care and maintenance 298...
Page 457 Index Ornamental moldings 337 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 369 Paintwork 336 Standards 325 Vehicle Plastic and rubber parts 340 Unlocking 34 Battery 294, 396 Power washer 335 Centrally from inside 97 Battery, charging 397 Rear window 339 In an emergency 263 Bulbs 380 Seat belts 340...
Page 458 Index Windshield wipers 53 Warning sounds Intermittent wiping 54 Anti-theft alarm system 85 Intermittent/interval wiping 53 Driver’s seat belt 69 Replacing wiper blades 386 Exterior lighting 58, 107 Single wipe 54 Maintenance service indicator 330 Wiper blades, cleaning 337 Panic alarm 78 Wiping with windshield washer Parking brake 50, 343 fluid 54...
Page 463 If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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