Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Manuals

Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Manuals

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Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2005 SLK-Class Operator's Manual (464 pages)

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.19 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

3
- Introduction
  
  9
  - Product Information
    9
  - Operator's Manual
    10
    
    Service and Warranty Information
    10
    
    Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
    11
    
    Retail Buyers and Lessees of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
    11
    
    Maintenance
    12
    
    Roadside Assistance
    12
    
    Change of Address or Ownership
    12
    
    Operating Your Vehicle Outside the USA or Canada
    13
  - Where to Find It
    14
  - Symbols
    15
  - Operating Safety
    16
    
    Proper Use of the Vehicle
    16
  - Problems with Your Vehicle
    17
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    18
  - Vehicle Data Recording
    19
    
    Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    19
- At a Glance
  
  21
  - Cockpit
    22
At a Glance

23
- Steering Wheel Gearshift
  23
- Instrument Cluster
  24
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  26
  - Slk 55 Amg
    27
  - Multifunction Steering 26, Wheel
    27
  - Important Notice for California Center Console
    28
  - Retail Buyers and Lessees of Upper Part
    28
  - Center Console
    28
  - Lower Part
    29
- Overhead Control Panel
  30
- Door Control Panel
  31
- Getting Started
  
  33
  - Unlocking
    34
    
    Unlocking with the Smartkey
    34
    
    Starter Switch Positions
    35
    
    Starter Switch
    35
  - Adjusting
    37
    
    Seats
    37
    
    Steering Wheel
    40
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    41
    
    Mirrors
    42
  - Driving
    44
    
    Fastening the Seat Belts
    44
    
    Starting the Engine
    47
    
    Switching on Headlamps
    52
    
    Turn Signals
    52
    
    Exterior Lamp Switch
    52
    
    Combination Switch
    52
    
    Windshield Wipers
    53
    
    Problems While Driving
    55
  - Parking and Locking
    56
    
    Parking Brake
    56
    
    Switching off Headlamps
    57
    
    Turning off Engine
    58
- Safety and Security
  
  61
  - Occupant Safety
    62
    
    Air Bags
    63
    
    Seat Belts
    69
    
    Children in the Vehicle
    73
    
    Indicator Lamp
    75
  - Panic Alarm
    78
    
    Activating
    78
    
    Deactivating
    78
  - Driving Safety Systems
    80
    
    Abs
    80
    
    Bas
    81
    
    Esp
    82
  - Anti-Theft Systems
    85
    
    Immobilizer
    85
    
    Anti-Theft Alarm System
    85
    
    Tow-Away Alarm
    86
- Controls in Detail
  
  89
  - Locking and Unlocking
    90
    
    Smartkey
    90
    
    Opening the Doors from the Inside
    94
    
    Opening the Trunk
    95
    
    Closing the Trunk
    95
    
    Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    96
    
    Automatic Central Locking
    97
    
    Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    97
  - Seats
    99
    
    Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    99
    
    Seat Heating
    101
    
    AIRSCARF Neck-Level Heating
    102
  - Memory Function
    103
    
    Storing Positions into Memory
    104
    
    Recalling Positions from Memory
    104
    
    Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position (Parking Aid)
    105
  - Lighting
    106
    
    Exterior Lamp Switch
    106
    
    Combination Switch
    110
    
    Cornering Fog Lamps* (SLK 350 with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps and Without Sport Package*)
    111
    
    Hazard Warning Flasher
    112
    
    Interior Lighting
    113
    
    Door Entry Lamps
    114
  - Instrument Cluster
    115
    
    Instrument Cluster Illumination
    115
    
    Tachometer
    115
    
    Outside Temperature Indicator
    116
    
    Trip Odometer
    116
    
    Clock
    116
  - Control System
    117
    
    Multifunction Display
    117
    
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    118
    
    Menus
    120
    
    Standard Display Menu
    122
    
    AUDIO Menu
    123
    
    NAV* Menu
    126
    
    Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
    126
Control System Press Button J or K.

127
- Settings Menu
  127
- Function
  
  128
  - Resetting All Settings
    128
  - Instrument Cluster Submenu
    131
  - Time/Date Submenu
    133
  - Lighting Submenu
    137
  - Vehicle Submenu
    141
  - Convenience Submenu
    142
    
    Trip Computer Menu
    144
    
    TEL Menu
    146
  - Manual Transmission
    150
    
    Shifting into Reverse
    151
  - Automatic Transmission
    152
    
    One-Touch Gearshifting
    154
    
    Gear Ranges
    155
    
    Gear Selector Lever Position
    156
    
    Automatic Shift Program
    158
    
    Driving Tips
    159
    
    Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
    160
    
    Manual Shift Program SLK 55 AMG
    164
    
    Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)
    166
  - Good Visibility
    167
    
    Headlamp Cleaning System
    167
    
    Rear View Mirrors
    167
    
    Good Visibility
    168
    
    Sun Visors
    170
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    171
  - Climate Control
    172
    
    Switching Climate Control On/Off
    175
    
    Setting the Temperature
    175
    
    Adjusting Air Distribution
    176
    
    Adjusting Air Volume
    176
    
    Air Recirculation Mode
    176
    
    Air Conditioning
    178
    
    Residual Engine Heat Utilization
    180
    
    Defrosting
    181
  - Automatic Climate Control
    182
    
    Automatic Climate Control
    183
    
    Automatic Mode (Basic Setting)
    185
    
    Setting the Temperature
    185
    
    Adjusting Air Volume
    186
    
    Adjusting Air Distribution
    186
    
    Air Recirculation Mode
    186
    
    Air Conditioning
    188
    
    Residual Heat and Ventilation
    189
    
    Defrosting
    189
    
    Switching off the Automatic Climate Control System
    190
  - Audio System
    191
    
    Audio and Telephone, Operation
    191
    
    Operating Safety
    191
    
    Operating and Display Elements
    192
    
    Button and Soft Key Operation
    194
    
    Operation
    194
    
    Radio Operation
    197
    
    Introduction to Satellite Radio* (USA Only)
    202
    
    CD Mode
    207
    
    GSM Network Phones
    216
    
    TDMA or CDMA Network Phones
    223
    
    Emergency Calls "911
    229
  - Power Windows
    232
    
    Opening and Closing the Windows
    232
    
    Synchronizing Power Windows
    236
  - Retractable Hardtop
    237
    
    Opening and Closing the Retractable Hardtop
    237
    
    Wind Screen
    243
  - Driving Systems
    244
    
    Cruise Control
    244
  - Loading
    249
    
    Roof Rack
    249
  - Useful Features
    250
    
    Storage Compartments
    250
    
    Shelf Behind Roll Bars
    252
    
    Cup Holder
    252
    
    Ashtray
    253
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    254
    
    Electrical Outlet
    254
    
    Floormat (Driver's Side Only)
    255
    
    Telephone
    256
    
    Tele Aid
    257
    
    Garage Door Opener
    264
    
    Heated Steering Wheel
    270
    
    (SLK 350, Canada Only)
    270
- Operation
  
  271
  - The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
    272
  - Driving Instructions
    273
    
    Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    273
    
    Drinking and Driving
    273
    
    Pedals
    273
    
    Power Assistance
    273
    
    Brakes
    274
    
    Driving off
    276
    
    Parking
    276
    
    Tires
    277
    
    Hydroplaning
    277
    
    Tire Traction
    278
    
    Tire Speed Rating
    278
    
    Winter Driving Instructions
    279
    
    Standing Water
    280
    
    Passenger Compartment
    281
    
    Driving Abroad
    281
    
    Control and Operation of Radio Transmitter
    281
    
    Catalytic Converter
    282
    
    Emission Control
    282
    
    Coolant Temperature
    283
  - At the Gas Station
    284
    
    Refueling
    284
    
    Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    285
    
    A Long Trip
    285
  - Engine Compartment
    287
    
    Hood
    287
    
    Engine Oil
    288
    
    Transmission Fluid Level
    293
    
    Coolant Level
    293
    
    Battery
    294
    
    Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    295
  - Tires and Wheels
    297
    
    Important Guidelines
    297
    
    Tire Care and Maintenance
    298
    
    Direction of Rotation
    300
    
    Loading the Vehicle
    300
    
    Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    306
    
    Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    308
    
    Moextended System
    312
    
    Tire Labeling
    313
    
    Load Identification
    317
    
    DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    318
    
    Maximum Tire Load
    319
    
    Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    320
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
    320
    
    Tire Ply Material
    322
    
    Tire and Loading Terminology
    323
    
    Rotating Tires
    326
  - Winter Driving
    327
    
    Winter Tires
    327
    
    Snow Chains
    328
  - Maintenance
    329
    
    Clearing the Maintenance Service Indicator
    330
    
    Maintenance Service Term Exceeded
    330
    
    Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator
    330
    
    Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
    331
    
    Setting the Date for Special Works
    331
    
    Calling up the Maintenance Service Data Information
    333
  - Vehicle Care
    334
    
    Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
    334
- Practical Hints
  
  341
  - What to Do if
    342
    
    Lamps in Instrument Cluster
    342
    
    Lamp in Center Console
    347
    
    Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
    348
  - Where will I Find
    369
    
    First Aid Kit
    369
    
    Vehicle Tool Kit, Vehicle Jack
    369
    
    Spare Wheel with Collapsible Tire
    371
    
    Spare Wheel Bolts
    373
  - Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
    374
    
    Unlocking the Vehicle
    374
    
    Locking the Vehicle
    375
    
    Manually Unlocking the Gear Selector Lever (Automatic Transmission*)
    376
  - Opening/Closing in an Emergency
    377
    
    Raising Retractable Hardtop Manually
    377
  - Replacing Smartkey Batteries
    378
    
    Smartkey
    379
  - Replacing Bulbs
    380
    
    Bulbs
    380
    
    Replacing Bulbs
    381
    
    Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    382
    
    Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    384
  - Replacing Wiper Blades
    386
    
    Removing Wiper Blades
    386
    
    Installing Wiper Blades
    387
  - Flat Tire
    388
    
    Preparing the Vehicle
    388
    
    Mounting the Spare Wheel
    388
  - Battery
    396
    
    Disconnecting the Battery
    397
    
    Removing the Battery
    397
    
    Charging and Reinstalling Battery
    397
    
    Reconnecting the Battery
    398
  - Jump Starting
    399
  - Towing the Vehicle
    401
    
    Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    403
  - Fuses
    404
    
    Aids for Changing Fuses
    404
    
    Main Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
    405
    
    Fuse Box in Engine Compartment
    406
- Technical Data
  
  407
  - Parts Service
    408
  - Warranty Coverage
    409
    
    Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
    409
  - Identification Labels
    410
  - Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
    411
    
    Slk 55 Amg
    411
    
    Slk 350
    412
  - Engine
    412
  - Rims and Tires
    413
    
    Same Size Tires
    414
    
    Mixed Size Tires
    416
    
    Spare Wheel with Collapsible Tire
    418
  - Electrical System
    419
  - Main Dimensions
    420
  - Weights
    421
  - Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
    422
    
    Capacities
    422
    
    Engine Oils
    424
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    424
    
    Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    424
    
    Brake Fluid
    424
    
    Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    425
    
    Fuel Requirements
    425
    
    Gasoline Additives
    425
    
    Coolants
    426
    
    Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    429
- Technical Terms
  
  431
- Index
  
  439

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