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Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 280 manual available for free PDF download: Operator's Manual
Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 280 Operator's Manual (474 pages)
2008 SLK-Class
Brand:
Mercedes-Benz
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 11.28 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
Introduction
10
Product Information
10
Operator's Manual
11
Service and Warranty Information
11
Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
12
Retail Buyers and Lessees of Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of Address or Ownership
13
The USA or Canada
14
Where to Find It
15
Symbols
16
Operating Safety
17
Proper Use of the Vehicle
17
Problems with Your Vehicle
18
Reporting Safety Defects
19
Vehicle Data Recording
20
Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
20
At a Glance
22
Exterior View
23
Cockpit
25
Instrument Cluster
27
Important Notice for California Multifunction Steering Wheel
29
Retail Buyers and Lessees of Center Console
30
Upper Part
30
Lower Part
31
Overhead Control Panel
32
Storage Compartments
33
Operating Your Vehicle Outside Door Control Panel
35
Getting Started
36
Unlocking
37
Unlocking with the Smartkey
37
Starter Switch Positions
38
Adjusting
40
Seats
40
Steering Wheel
44
Mirrors
47
Driving
49
Fastening the Seat Belts
49
Starting the Engine
52
Parking Brake
54
Driving off
54
Switching on Headlamps
56
Turn Signals
56
Windshield Wipers
57
Problems While Driving
59
Parking and Locking
60
Parking Brake
60
Switching off Headlamps
62
Turning off Engine
62
Releasing Seat Belts
62
Locking
63
Safety and Security
64
Occupant Safety
65
Air Bags
67
Occupant Classification System
72
Seat Belts
77
Children in the Vehicle
80
Panic Alarm
84
Activating
84
Deactivating
84
Driving Safety Systems
85
Abs
85
Bas
87
Esp
87
Anti-Theft Systems
91
Immobilizer
91
Anti-Theft Alarm System
91
Tow-Away Alarm
92
Controls in Detail
94
Locking and Unlocking
95
Smartkey
95
Opening the Doors from the Inside
99
Opening the Trunk
100
Closing the Trunk
101
Valet Locking
102
Trunk Lid Emergency Release
103
Automatic Central Locking
103
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
104
Seats
105
Seat Heating
105
Lumbar Support
106
AIRSCARF Neck-Level Heating
106
Memory Function
108
Storing Positions into Memory
109
Recalling Positions from Memory
109
Lighting
110
Exterior Lamp Switch
110
Combination Switch
114
Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
115
Hazard Warning Flasher
116
Interior Lighting
117
Door Entry Lamps
118
Instrument Cluster
119
Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination
119
Tachometer
120
Outside Temperature Indicator
120
Resetting Trip Odometer
121
Clock
121
Control System
122
Multifunction Display
122
Multifunction Steering Wheel
123
Menus
125
Standard Display Menu
128
AMG Menu
129
AUDIO Menu
134
NAV* Menu
136
Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
136
Settings Menu
137
Trip Computer Menu
149
TEL* Menu
150
Manual Transmission
154
Shifting into Reverse
155
Automatic Transmission
156
Gear Selector Lever
156
Shifting Procedure
157
Gear Selector Lever Positions
158
Driving Tips
160
Gear Ranges
161
Automatic Shift Program
162
Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
163
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control One-Touch Gearshifting
164
Manual Shift Program
166
Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
168
Good Visibility
169
Headlamp Cleaning System
169
Rear View Mirrors
169
Sun Visors
170
Rear Window Defroster
171
Climate Control
173
Switching Climate Control System On/Off
176
Setting the Temperature
176
Adjusting Air Distribution
177
Adjusting Air Volume
178
Basic Settings
178
Front Defroster
178
Air Recirculation Mode
179
Air Conditioning
181
Residual Engine Heat Utilization
182
Automatic Climate Control
183
Deactivating the Climate Control System
186
Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
187
Setting the Temperature
187
Adjusting Air Distribution
188
Adjusting Air Volume
189
Front Defroster
190
Maximum Cooling MAX COOL
190
Air Recirculation Mode
191
Air Conditioning
192
Residual Heat and Ventilation
193
Audio System
194
Audio and Telephone*, Operation
194
Operating Safety
194
Operating and Display Elements
195
Button and Soft Key Operation
197
Operation
197
Radio Operation
200
Introduction to Satellite Radio
204
CD Mode
209
GSM Network Phones
220
TDMA or CDMA Network Phones
227
Emergency Calls "911
234
Power Windows
236
Opening and Closing the Windows
236
Synchronizing Power Windows
240
Retractable Hardtop
241
Opening and Closing the Retractable Hardtop
241
Wind Screen
247
Driving Systems
249
Cruise Control
249
Loading
253
Roof Rack
253
Useful Features
254
Storage Compartments
254
Shelf Behind Roll Bars
255
Cup Holder
256
Ashtray
256
Cigarette Lighter
257
Power Outlet
258
Floormat (Driver's Side Only)
259
Telephone
260
Tele Aid
263
Garage Door Opener
271
Heated Steering Wheel* (SLK 280, SLK 350, Canada Only)
277
Operation
278
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
279
Driving Instructions
280
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
280
Drinking and Driving
280
Pedals
280
Power Assistance
281
Brakes
281
Driving off
283
Parking
283
Tires
284
Hydroplaning
285
Tire Traction
285
Tire Speed Rating
286
Winter Driving Instructions
287
Standing Water
288
Passenger Compartment
288
Driving Abroad
288
Control and Operation of Radio Transmitter
288
Catalytic Converter
289
Emission Control
290
Coolant Temperature
290
At the Gas Station
292
Refueling
292
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
293
Engine Compartment
295
Hood
295
Engine Oil
297
Transmission Fluid Level
301
Coolant Level
301
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
302
Battery
303
Tires and Wheels
305
Important Guidelines
305
Tire Care and Maintenance
306
Direction of Rotation
308
Loading the Vehicle
308
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
312
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
314
Moextended System
322
Tire Labeling
322
Load Identification
326
DOT, Tire Identification
327
Number (TIN)
327
Maximum Tire Load
328
Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
329
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
329
Tire Ply Material
331
Tire and Loading Terminology
332
Rotating Tires
335
Winter Driving
336
Winter Tires
336
Snow Chains
337
Maintenance
338
Maintenance Service Indicator Message
338
Clearing the Maintenance Service Indicator Message
339
Maintenance Service Term Exceeded
339
Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
339
Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
340
Vehicle Care
341
Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
341
Practical Hints
348
What to Do if
349
Lamps in Instrument Cluster
349
Lamp in Center Console
359
Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
361
Where will I Find
390
First Aid Kit
390
Vehicle Tool Kit, Vehicle Jack
390
Spare Wheel with Collapsible Tire
393
Spare Wheel Bolts
394
Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
395
Unlocking the Vehicle
395
Locking the Vehicle
396
Manually Unlocking the Gear Selector Lever (Automatic Transmission*)
397
Opening/Closing in an Emergency
398
Raising Retractable Hardtop Manually
398
Replacing Smartkey Batteries
399
Replacing Bulbs
401
Bulbs
401
Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
404
Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
405
Replacing Wiper Blades
407
Placing Wiper Arms in Vertical Position
407
Removing Wiper Blades
408
Installing Wiper Blades
408
Flat Tire
409
Preparing the Vehicle
409
Sealing Tires with TIREFIT
409
Mounting the Spare Wheel
415
Moextended System
422
Battery
423
Disconnecting the Battery
424
Removing the Battery
425
Charging and Reinstalling Battery
425
Reconnecting the Battery
426
Jump Starting
427
Towing the Vehicle
429
Installing Towing Eye Bolt
430
Fuses
433
Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
434
Fuse Box in Engine Compartment
434
Technical Data
436
Parts Service
437
Warranty Coverage
438
Loss of Service and Warranty
438
Information Booklet
438
Identification Labels
439
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
441
Slk 280, Slk 350
441
Slk 55 Amg
441
Engine
442
Rims and Tires
443
Same Size Tires
444
Mixed Size Tires
446
Spare Wheel
448
Electrical System
449
Main Dimensions
450
Weights
451
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
452
Capacities
452
Engine Oils
454
Engine Oil Additives
454
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
454
Brake Fluid
455
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
455
Fuel Requirements
456
Gasoline Additives
456
Coolants
457
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
459
Index
460
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