2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class trunk

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 194
Checking .................................................................... 194
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 73
Coolants ...........................................................................256
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity .........................257
Cruise control ................................................................. 163
Cup holder .......................................................................112
DDaytime running lamps .................................................. 80
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 162
Display illumination ........................................................ 72
Doors .................................................................................. 28
Drinking and driving .................................................... 154
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 154
Driving instructions ...................................................... 154
Driving off ....................................................................... 156
EElectronic stability program (ESP) ..............................170
Control switch ........................................................... 172
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 181
Synchronizing ........................................................... 171
Warning lamp ............................................................ 181
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 130
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 226
Emergency release for trunk lid ....................................35
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................52
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 180
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................32
Emission control ............................................................ 139
Emission control label .................................................. 244
Engine compartment ..................................................... 190
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 254
Engine oil consumption ..................................................78
Engine oil level
Checking ...............................................................77, 193
Warning ...................................................................... 184

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 51
Indicator lamp ........................................................... 180
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 54
Start lock-out .................................................................... 24
Malfunction lamp ...................................................... 185
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 142
Steering column, telescopic
Adjusting ...................................................................... 63
Warning lamp ............................................................ 182
Steering lock ................................................................... 140
Storage compartments ...................................................113
Armrest ........................................................................113
Center console ............................................................113
Glove box .....................................................................112
Trunk floor ................................................................. 196
Stowing things in the vehicle ...................................... 188
Sun visors ........................................................................ 111
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 51
Indicator lamp ........................................................... 180
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 54
Synchronizing remote control .....................................225
TTachometer ........................................................................ 74
Technical data ................................................................ 248
Electrical system .......................................................251
Main Dimensions ...................................................... 251
Rims – Tires .............................................................. 249
Weights ....................................................................... 251
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 130
Emergency calls ........................................................ 131
Information ................................................................ 134
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 132
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 133
Telephones and two-way radio .....................................128
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ......................................................................63
Warning lamp ............................................................ 182
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................129
Tires
Consumer information ............................................ 258
Driving instructions ................................................. 157
Rims and tires .......................................................... 249
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 199
Tire inflation pressure ............................................ 209
Tire replacement ....................................................... 198
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 159

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Tire traction ............................................................... 159
Winter driving instructions .................................... 160
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 37
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 214
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................................................. 217
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 162
Trip Odometer .................................................................. 74
Trunk ................................................................................. 33
Separately locked ........................................................ 33
Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 35
Release switch ............................................................. 33
Turn signal failure ........................................................... 81
Turn signals ...................................................................... 81
VVanity Mirror ................................................................... 111
Vehicle jack ..................................................................... 197
Vehicle tools .................................................................... 196
WWarranty Coverage ....................................................... 242
Washing the vehicle ..................................................... 236
What you should know at the gas station .................. 174
Wheels ............................................................................. 198
Changing ................................................................... 202
Light alloy wheels .................................................... 238
Rims and tires .......................................................... 249
Rotating ...................................................................... 199
Spare wheel ............................................................... 200
Where to find it ................................................................ 11
Wind screen ....................................................................125
Windshield and headlamp washer system ................ 195
Low fluid level warning lamp .................................. 183
Winter driving ................................................................ 161
Winter driving instructions .......................................... 160
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ........................................................231