2000 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 park assist

2 Contents
Power windows ............................... 109
Interior lighting ..............................110
Night security illumination ..........110
Sun visors with Vanity Mirror ......111
Interior .............................................111
Cup holder and glove box ............. 112
Storage compartments ...................113
Ashtrays ...........................................114
Coin Holder ......................................114
Lighter ..............................................115
Parcel net in
passenger footwell .....................116
Shelf behind roll bars .....................116
Cellular telephone ..........................116
Garage door opener ........................117
Retractable hardtop ....................... 120
Wind screen .................................... 125
Luggage cover ................................. 126
DrivingControl and operation
of radio transmitters ................ 128
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 129
Maintenance .................................. 129
Tele Aid ............................................130
Catalytic converter .........................138
Emission control .............................139
Steering lock .................................. 140
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 142
Manual transmission .................... 143
Automatic transmission ............... 144
Parking brake .................................153
Driving instructions .......................154
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ........154
Drinking and driving .................154
Pedals ...........................................154Power assistance ........................ 155
Brakes .......................................... 155
Driving off ................................... 156
Parking ........................................ 156
Tires ............................................. 157
Snow chains ................................ 160
Winter driving instructions ...... 160
Block heater ................................ 162
Deep water .................................. 162
Passenger compartment ........... 162
Traveling abroad ........................ 162
Cruise control ................................. 163
Brake assist system (BAS) ............ 166
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 168
Electronic stability
program (ESP) ........................... 170
What you should know
at the gas station ....................... 174
Check regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 176

127 Contents - Driving
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
DrivingControl and operation of radio
transmitters ............................... 128
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) ................................. 129
Maintenance ................................... 129
Tele Aid ........................................... 130
Catalytic converter ........................ 138
Emission control ............................ 139
Steering lock ................................... 140
Starting and turning off
the engine .................................. 142
Manual transmission .................... 143Automatic transmission ............... 144
Parking brake .................................153
Driving instructions .......................154
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ........154
Drinking and driving .................154
Pedals ...........................................154
Power assistance .........................155
Brakes ...........................................155
Driving off ....................................156
Parking .........................................156
Tires ..............................................157
Snow chains ................................160
Winter driving
instructions .................................160Block heater ................................ 162
Deep water .................................. 162
Passenger compartment ........... 162
Traveling abroad ........................ 162
Cruise control ................................. 163
Brake assist system
(BAS) ........................................... 166
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ........................................... 168
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ........................................... 170
What you should know
at the gas station ....................... 174
Check regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 176

135 Tele Aid
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If the indicator lamps do not start flashing after
pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated (in
red) at any time, the Tele Aid system has detected a fault
or the service is not currently active, and may not
initiate a call. Visit your Mercedes-Benz Center and
h ave t he system checked or contac t t he Response Center
at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada) as soon as possible.
Upgrade Signals
Tele Aid system processes calls using the following
priority.
•Automatic emergency – First priority
•Manual emergency – Second priority
•Roadside assistance – Third priority
•Information – Fourth priority
Should a higher priority call be initiated while you are
connected, an upgrade (alternating) tone will be heard,
and the appropriate indicator lamp will f lash. If certain
information such as vehicle identification number or
client information is not available, the operator may
need to retransmit. During this time you will hear a chirp and voice contact will be interrupted. Voice
contact will resume once the retransmission is
completed. Once a call is concluded, a chirp will be
heard and the appropriate indicator lamp will stop
f lashing. The audio system operation will resume.
Important!
If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system
does not reset, contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.
Notes:
The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until
the call is concluded and this can only be completed by
a Response Center or Client Assistance Center
representative.
When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the audio
system is muted and the selected mode (radio, tape or
CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if installed)
switches off. If you must use this phone, the vehicle
must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and place
the call.

155 Driving instructions
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BrakesThe condition of the parking brake system is checked
each time the vehicle is in the shop for the required
maintenance service.
If the parking brake is released and the brake warning
lamp in the instrument cluster stays on, the brake f luid
level in the reservoir is too low.
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the
reason for low brake f luid in the reservoir.
Have the brake system inspected at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Al l checks and service work on the brake system shoul d
be carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Install only brake pads and brake fluid recommended by
Mercedes-Benz.
Wa r n i n g !
When the engine is not running, the brake and
steering systems are without power assistance.
Under these circumstances, a much greater effort is
necessary to stop or steer the vehicle.Wa r n i n g !
After driving in heavy rain for some time without
applying the brakes or through water deep enough
to wet brake components, the first braking action
may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal
pressure may be necessary to obtain expected
braking effect. Be sure to maintain a safe distance
from vehicles in front.Resting your foot on the brake pedal will cause
excessive and premature wear of the brake pads.It can also result in the brakes overheating thereby
significantly reducing their effectiveness. It may
not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time
to avoid an accident.
Wa r n i n g !
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake fluid
is used, t he braking properties of th e vehic le can be
degraded to an extent that safe braking is
substantially impaired. This could result in an
accident.

191 Engine compartment
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To unlock the hood, pull release lever (1) under the
driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Caution!
To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, open
the hood only with wipers in the parked position.Pull handle (2) up and open hood.
Lower hood and let it drop into lock from a height of
approxima tely 1 f t. (30 cm), assisting w it h ha nds pl aced
flat on edges of hood (3).
To avoid hood damage, please make sure that hood is
fully closed. If not, repeat closing procedure. Do not
push down on hood to attempt to fully close it.
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265 Index
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LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ............................................................ 79, 222
Headlamps ......................................... 79, 185, 219, 237
Parking lamps ............................................ 79, 219, 221
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 218
Side marker lamp, front .................................... 79, 223
Standing lamps ........................................... 79, 219, 221
Taillamps ............................................79, 185, 222, 237
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................245
Lighter ..............................................................................115
Limp Home Mode (Automatic transmission) ............ 152
Locking and unlocking ................................................... 26
Low engine coolant level warning .............................. 183
Luggage cover ................................................................. 126MMaintenance ................................................................... 129
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ......................................... 178
Manual transmission .................................................... 143
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 65
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 65
Mirror, inside, rear view ................................................. 64
NNight security illumination .......................................... 110OOn-board diagnostic system .........................................178
Operator’s manual ............................................................. 6
Outside temperature indicator .......................................73
Overhead control panel ................................................... 19PPanic button ......................................................................27
Parcel net in passenger footwell .................................. 116
Parking ............................................................................ 156
Parking brake ............................... 153, 155, 156, 171, 179
Power assistance ............................................................ 155
Power seats ....................................................................... 38
Power windows ...............................................................109
Express opening ........................................................109
Operate with hard top switch ..................................120
Problems with your vehicle ............................................ 12
Product information .......................................................... 5