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Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 55 AMG Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 55 AMG 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
- 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
- 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
- Vehicle Care
  341
  - Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
    341
Practical Hints

348
- What to Do if
  349
- 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
- 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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