2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS window

246 Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Open the hood (
page 171).

Disconnect the battery negative
lead3.

Remove the cover2 from the positive
terminal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw on the swivel bar.

Remove the swivel bar. Take out the
battery.
Charging and reinstalling battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover2.

Connect the negative lead3.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.!Never invert the terminal connections!!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):

Set the clock (
page 90).


Resynchronize the ESP
(page 195).


Re-enter the radio code (see radio
operating instructions).


Resynchronize side windows
(page 128).

285 Index
A
ABS 22, 66, 279
ABS control 67
Malfunction indicator lamp 196
Warning lamp 196
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission* 98
Accident
In case of 46
Activating
Air conditioning 107
Air recirculation mode 105
Anti-theft alarm system 71
Climate control 103
ESP 70
Exterior headlamps 43
Hazard warning flasher 85
Headlamps 43
High beams 85
Ignition 29
Immobilizer 71
Rear window defroster 105
Residual heat 107
Seat heater* 81
Tow-away alarm 72
Windshield wipers 44Activating automatic central locking 79
Adding
Coolant 176, 177
Engine oil 175
Additional turn signals 221
Adjusting 30
Air distribution 104
Air volume 104
Backrest tilt 32, 33
Exterior rear view mirror 35
Head restraint height 32
Inside rear view mirror 35
Instrument cluster illumination 88
Manual seat 31
Mirrors 35
Seat cushion tilt 33
Seat fore and aft adjustment 31, 33
Seat height 31, 33
Seats 30
Telescoping steering column* 34
Adjusting headlamp aim
Horizontal headlamp aim 227
Vertical headlamp aim 226
Air conditioning 106
Activating 107
Deactivating 106Air conditioning refrigerant 271
Air distribution
Adjusting 104
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 181
Air recirculation mode 105
Activating 105
Deactivating 105
Air volume
Adjusting 104
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 205
Airbags 53
BabySmart airbag deactivation
system 279
BabySmart
TM deactivation
system 62
Children 54
Front 56
Passenger 56
Safety guidelines 55
Side impact 57
Alarm
Audible 65, 71
Canceling 71
Visual 71

288 IndexChild safety 60
Airbags 54
Infant and child restraint systems 57,
60
Cigarette lighter 143
Cleaning
Cloth upholstery 192
Cup holder 191
Gear selector lever 191
Hard plastic trim items 191
Headliner 192
Instrument cluster 191
Leather upholstery 192
Light alloy wheels 191
Plastic and rubber parts 192
Rear window 190
Seat belts 192
Steering wheel 191
Windows 190
Windshield 45
Wiper blades 190
Cleaning*
Headlamps 100
Climate control 102
Adjusting air distribution 104
Adjusting air volume 104Air conditioning 106
Air recirculation mode 105
Deactivating the climate control
system 110
Defogging windshield 109
Defrosting 108
Reactivating the climate control
system 110
Rear window defroster 105
Residual heat utilization 107
Residual ventilation 107
Setting the temperature 104
Clock 21
Setting 90
Closing
Glove box 139
Hood 172
Retractable hardtop 215
Side windows 127
Trunk 77
Windows 127
Closing hardtop
In an emergency 215
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 192
Cockpit 18, 279Coin holder 142
Collapsible tire 279
Combination switch 84, 85
High beam flasher 44, 85
Turn signals 43
Windshield wipers 44
Consumer information 276
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 166
Coolant 176, 273
Adding 176, 177
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 273
Capacities 269
Checking level 176
Temperature 167
Temperature gauge 88
Coolant level
Checking 170, 176
Cruise control 136, 279
Canceling 137
Driving downhill 137
Driving uphill 137
Fine adjustment 138
Saving current speed 137
Setting speeds 138

289 Index
Cruise control lever 136
For cruise control 136
Cup holder 140
Cleaning 191
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 279
D
Daytime running lamp mode 83
Deactivating
Air conditioning 106
Air recirculation mode 105
Alarm 71
Anti-theft alarm system 71
Climate control 103
Cruise control 137
ESP 70
Hazard warning flasher 85
Headlamps 48
Immobilizer 71
Rear window defroster 105
Residual heat 107
Seat heater* 81
Tow-away alarm 72
Deactivating automatic central
locking 79
Deep water see Standing water 165
DefoggingWindshield 109
Defrosting 108
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 45
With starting 41
Direction of rotation (tires) 181
Discharged battery
Jump starting 247
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 246
Display elements
Audio system 112
Displays
Service indicator 185
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 151
Doors
Opening from inside vehicle 78
Opening from outside 75
Downhill driving
Cruise control 137
Downshifting 92, 94
Drink holder see Cup holder 140
Drinking and driving 159
DrivingGeneral instructions 37, 159
In winter 164
Problems 45
Safety systems 66
Through standing water 165
Traveling abroad 165
Driving instructions 159
Driving off 161
Driving safety systems
ABS 66
BAS 68
ESP 68
Driving systems 136
Cruise control 136
Driving safety systems 66
E
Electrical fuses 253
Electrical system
Technical data 266
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 22,
68
Electronic stability program see ESP 280
Emergency call system 145
Requirements 145

294 IndexManual transmission 91
Shifting into reverse 92
Starting with 40
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 25
Mirrors
Adjusting 35
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 99
Exterior rear view mirror 35
Inside rear view mirror 35
MON 169
MON (Motor Octane Number) 281
N
Night security illumination 87
O
Occupant safety 52
Airbags 53
Children and airbags 54
Children in the vehicle 60
Fastening the seat belt 37
Infant and child restraint systems 60
Seat belts 37, 55
Odometer, main 21
OilAdding 175
Checking level 172
Consumption 172
Dipstick 172
Filler neck 175
Viscosity 280
Oil level
Checking 170
One-touch gearshifting 94
Canceling gear range limit 94
Downshifting 94
Upshifting 94
Opening
Ashtray 142
Doors from the inside 78
Fuel filler flap 169
Fuel filler flap manually 213
Glove box 139
Hardtop in an emergency 215
Hood 171
Retractable hardtop 215
Side windows 127
Trunk 77
Windows 127
Operating
Audio system 111Garage door opener 155
Integrated remote control 155
Radio transmitters 166
Safety 14
Telephone 111
Telephone* 123
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 11
Operating safety 14
Audio system 111
Operator’s Manual 8
Ornamental moldings 189
Outside temperature indicator 90
Overdue service 186
Overhead control panel 25
Overspeed range 281
P
Paintwork 188
Panic alarm 65
Panic button on remote control 65
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 141
Parking 47, 161
Parking brake 42, 47
Engaging 47
Releasing 42

295 Index
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 221, 222, 224
Switching on 83
Parts see Spare parts service 256
Passenger compartment 165
Inside rear view mirror 35
Interior lighting 86
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 141
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 52
Pedals 159
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 192
Playing
CDs 122
Poly-V-belt drive 281
Layout 259
Power assistance 160
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Power train 281
Power washer 188Power windows 127
Side windows 127
Stopping windows 128
Synchronizing 128
Practical hints
First aid kit 206
Fuses 253
Lamp in center console 205
Lamps in instrument cluster 194
Spare wheel 207
Spare wheel bolts 207
TIREFIT 208, 209
Towing the vehicle 249, 251, 252
Vehicle tool kit 206
Premium unleaded gasoline 272
Problems
While driving 45
With vehicle 15
Product information 7
Program mode selector switch 281
Automatic transmission* 97
R
Radio mode 116
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 166Rapid seat heating*
Switching on 81
Rear fog lamp 222
Bulb 222
Switching on 84
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 225
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 99
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Cleaning 190
Rear window defroster 105
Activating 105
Deactivating 105
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 246
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 271
Regular checks 170
Reinstalling vehicle battery 246

297 Index
Safety systems
Driving 66
Saving current speed 137
Seat belts 57
Cleaning 192
Fastening 37
Proper use of 39, 59
Safety guidelines 55
Warning lamp 199
Seat heater*
Switching off 81
Switching on 81
Seats 81
Adjusting 30
Heater* 81
Manual 31
Rapid seat heating* 81
Selector lever 21
Lock 41
Position (automatic
transmission*) 21, 93
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 63
Tele Aid* 145
ServiceCalling up the service indicator 186
Major service (Service B) 185
Minor service (Service A) 185
Overdue 186
Spare parts 256
Types 186
When due 185
Service (maintenance) 185
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 257
Service and warranty information 8
Service indicator 185
Calling up 186
Clearing 185, 186
Service life (tires) 181
Service System see FSS 185
Setting
Clock 90
Cruise control 137
Higher speed in cruise control 138
Lower speed in cruise control 138
Slower speed in cruise control 138
Speed in cruise control 138
Temperature (interior) 104
Settings
Factory, Remote control 75Selective 75
Shelf behind roll bar 141
Shift lock 282
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 96
Gearshift lever 91
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission*) 94
Into reverse (manual
transmission) 92
Side impact airbags 57
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 221, 222, 225
Side windows
Automatic opening 127
Cleaning 190
Closing 127
Opening 127
Opening fully 127
Synchronizing power windows 128
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 45
Single wipe 45
Snow chains 184
Soft keys
Audio system 115

298 IndexSpare fuses 253
Spare parts service 256
Spare wheel 207
Bolts 207
Mounting 238
Speed
Saving current 137
Speed settings
Cruise control 138
Speedometer 21
SRS 59, 282
Indicator lamp 197
Standing lamps 83
Replacing bulbs 221, 222, 224
Standing water
Driving instructions 165
Starting difficulties 41
Starting position 29
Starting the engine 40
Steering column
Height adjustment 34
Length adjustment 34
Steering lock 19, 29
Positions 29
Steering wheel
Adjustment 34Cleaning 191
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 152
Storage compartments 140
Armrest 141
Center console 140
Glove box 139
Sun visors 101
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 282
Switching off
Audio system 115
Engine 48
ESP 70
Hazard warning flasher 85
Headlamps 48
Seat heating* 81
Switching on
Audio system 115
ESP 70
Front fog lamps 84
Hazard warning flasher 85
Headlamps 43
High beams 85
Rapid seat heating* 81
Rear fog lamp 84Seat heating* 81
Windshield wipers 44
Synchronizing
Power windows 128
Synchronizing the remote control 213
T
Tachometer 21, 89
Displaying gear range 95
Overspeed range 89
Tail lamps
Cleaning 189
Replacing bulbs 222, 225
Tar stains 188
Technical data 271
Brake fluid 271
Coolant 269
Coolants 273
Electrical system 266
Engine 260
Engine oil 271
Engine oil additives 271
Fuel requirements 272
Fuels 269
Gasoline additives 272
Lubricants 269
Main dimensions 267