2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK32AMG lock

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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Block heater .................................................................... 165
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 169
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 185
Brake fluid ...................................................................... 268
Brake pad wear indicator lamp .................................... 184
Brake warning lamp ...................................................... 183
Brake fluid low .......................................................... 183
Brakes ..................................................... 158, 169, 171, 173
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 230
CCapacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ............................... 266
Catalytic converter ........................................................ 140
CD changer installed ..................................................... 105
Cellular telephone ..........................................................118
Center console .................................................................. 18
Central locking switch .................................................... 30
Central locking system ................................................... 24
Automatic central locking ......................................... 31
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 25
Emergency release for trunk lid ............................... 35
General notes ............................................................... 23Locking and unlocking ............................................... 25
Mechanical keys ..........................................................27
Remote control ............................................ 22, 24, 236
Vehicle keys ................................................................. 22
Changing wheels ........................................................... 207
Inflating the collapsible spare tire ......................... 212
Storing spare wheel in wheel well ......................... 213
Charge indicator lamp ................................................... 188
Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ................. 182
Check regularly and before a long trip ....................... 179
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator .................................... 79
Via oil dipstick ........................................................... 197
Child restraint ..................................................... 44, 51, 63
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 63
Cleaning and care of the vehicle ................................ 246
Climate control ................................................................. 86
Air Recirculation ......................................................... 91
Basic setting ................................................................. 88
Defogging windows ..................................................... 89
Defrosting .....................................................................89
Dust Filter .....................................................................92
Rear window defroster ............................................... 90
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) ................ 91
Special settings ........................................................... 89

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Clock, setting .................................................................... 76
Coin Holder ......................................................................116
Combination switch ........................................................ 83
Consumer information .................................................. 272
Control and operation of radio transmitters ............. 130
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 198
Checking .................................................................... 198
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................ 75
Coolants ........................................................................... 270
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ......................... 271
Cruise control ................................................................. 166
Cup holder .......................................................................114
DDaytime running lamps .................................................. 82
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 165
Display illumination ........................................................ 74
Doors .................................................................................. 28
Drinking and driving .................................................... 157
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 157
Driving instructions ...................................................... 157
Driving off ....................................................................... 159
EElectronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 173
Control switch ........................................................... 175
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 185
Synchronizing ........................................................... 174
Warning lamp ............................................................ 185
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132
Emergency release for trunk lid .................................... 35
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) .........................53
SRS indicator lamp ................................................... 184
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................32
Emission control ............................................................ 141
Emission control label .................................................. 256
Engine compartment ..................................................... 194
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 268
Engine oil consumption ..................................................80
Engine oil level
Checking .............................................................. 79, 197
Warning ...................................................................... 188
Engine oil level indicator ................................................ 79
Engine oils ..................................................................... 268
ESP (Electronic stability program) .............................. 173
Control switch ........................................................... 175
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 185

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
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GGarage door opener ........................................................119
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 270
Fuel requirements ....................................................269
Premium unleaded ................................................... 269
General notes
on the central locking system ................................... 23
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 24
Glove box ..........................................................................114HHardtop, retractable ...................................................... 122
Lowering ..................................................................... 123
Raising ........................................................................ 125
Raising manually ......................................................238
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 85
Head restraints
Removal ........................................................................ 40
Headlamp cleaning system ............................................ 82
Headlights ......................................................................... 81
Heated seats ..................................................................... 42High beams
See Combination switch ............................................83
Hood ................................................................................. 194
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 255
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................. 72, 182
Infant and child restraint systems ................................63
Inflating the collapsible spare tire .............................. 212
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 70
Activating ..................................................................... 74
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 72
Malfunction and indicator lamps ........................... 182
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 74
Instruments and controls ............................................... 16
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 113
Interior lighting .............................................................. 112

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
JJack (SLK 32 AMG only) ...............................................202
Jump starting ..................................................................222KKeys, changing batteries ...............................................236
Keys, vehicle ..................................................................... 22LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps .............................................................81, 234
Headlamps ..........................................81, 189, 231, 249
Parking lamps ............................................ 81, 231, 233
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 230
Side marker lamp, front .....................................81, 235
Standing lamps ........................................... 81, 231, 233
Taillamps ............................................ 81, 189, 234, 249
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 257Lighter ............................................................................. 117
Limp Home Mode
(Automatic transmission) ........................................ 155
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 25
Low beams
See Combination switch ............................................83
Low engine coolant level warning ............................... 187
Luggage cover ................................................................. 128
MMaintenance ................................................................... 131
Malfunction and indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster ......................................... 182
Manual locking/unlocking the doors ........................... 27
Manual transmission .................................................... 145
Mechanical keys ...............................................................27
Mirror, exterior, adjusting .............................................. 67
Mirror, exterior, rear view .............................................. 67
Mirror, inside, rear view .................................................66

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SSafety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag ........... 61
Seat belts ........................................................................... 44
Fastening ...................................................................... 46
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................ 45
Unfastening .................................................................. 48
Warning lamp ............................................................ 184
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .................. 44
Seats ................................................................................... 38
Power seats .................................................................. 38
Seat heater ................................................................... 42
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 24
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) ............................ 77
Setting the audio volume ................................................ 97
Shelf behind roll bars .....................................................118
Side marker lamp ..........................................................235
Snow chains .................................................................... 163
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132
Spare parts service ........................................................ 254
Spare wheel .................................................................... 205
Spare wheel (except SLK 32 AMG) ............................. 200Special settings (Climate control) ................................. 89
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 52
Indicator lamp ........................................................... 184
SRS malfunction ..........................................................55
Start lock-out .....................................................................23
Malfunction lamp ...................................................... 189
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 144
Steering column, telescopic
Adjusting ......................................................................65
Warning lamp ............................................................ 186
Steering lock ................................................................... 142
Storage box
Trunk floor ................................................................ 202
Storage compartments .................................................. 115
Armrest ....................................................................... 115
Center console ........................................................... 115
Glove box .................................................................... 114
Trunk floor ................................................................ 200
Stowing items in the vehicle ........................................ 192
Sun visors ........................................................................ 113
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 52
Indicator lamp ........................................................... 184
SRS malfunction ..........................................................55
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 237

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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TTachometer ....................................................................... 76
Technical data ................................................................ 260
Electrical system ....................................................... 264
Main Dimensions ......................................................265
Rims – Tires ............................................................... 261
Weights .......................................................................265
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 132
Emergency calls ........................................................ 133
Information ................................................................ 136
Initiating an emergency call manually ................. 134
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 135
Telephones and two-way radio ..................................... 130
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 65
Warning lamp ............................................................ 186
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 131
TIREFIT ............................................................................ 214
Reifen abdichten ....................................................... 215
TIREFIT (SLK 32 AMG only) ........................................202
Tires
Consumer information ............................................. 272
Driving instructions ................................................. 160Rims and tires ........................................................... 261
Rotating wheels ........................................................ 204
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 219
Tire replacement ...................................................... 203
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 162
Tire traction ............................................................... 162
Winter driving instructions ..................................... 163
Tool kit
See Air pump, spare wheel,
vehicle tools, storage compartment .................. 200
See Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit,
air pump, vehicle tools ....................................... 202
Tow-away alarm ................................................................37
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 224
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 229
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 165
Trip Odometer .................................................................. 76
Trunk .................................................................................33
Separately locked ........................................................33
Trunk lid
Emergency release ...................................................... 35
Release switch ............................................................. 33
Turn signal failure ........................................................... 83
Turn signals ......................................................................83