Mercedes-Benz 2006 SLK 280 Operator's Manual page 7

Contents
Operation ......................................... 291
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 292
Driving instructions............................ 293
Drive sensibly - save fuel ............. 293
Drinking and driving ..................... 293
Pedals .......................................... 293
Power assistance ......................... 293
Brakes .......................................... 294
Driving off..................................... 296
Parking ......................................... 296
Tires ............................................. 297
Hydroplaning ................................ 297
Tire traction.................................. 298
Tire speed rating .......................... 298
Winter driving instructions ........... 299
Standing water ............................. 300
Passenger compartment .............. 301
Driving abroad.............................. 301
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 301
Catalytic converter ....................... 302
Emission control........................... 302
Coolant temperature .................... 303
At the gas station .............................. 304
Refueling ...................................... 304
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 305
Engine compartment ......................... 307
Hood ............................................ 307
Engine oil ..................................... 308
Transmission fluid level* .............. 313
Coolant level ................................ 313
Battery ......................................... 314
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 315
Tires and wheels................................ 317
Important guidelines .................... 317
Tire care and maintenance........... 318
Direction of rotation..................... 320
Loading the vehicle ...................... 320
Recommended tire inflation
pressure....................................... 327
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 329
MOExtended system* .................. 333
Tire labeling.................................. 334
Load identification ....................... 338
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 339
Maximum tire load ....................... 340
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 341
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 341
Tire ply material ........................... 343
Tire and loading terminology........ 344
Rotating tires ............................... 347
Winter driving .................................... 348
Winter tires .................................. 348
Snow chains................................. 349
Maintenance...................................... 350
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 351
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 351
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 351
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 352
Vehicle care....................................... 353
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 353