2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS maintenance

190 OperationMaintenance
MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have
your vehicle serviced by your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with
the Service Booklet at the times called for
by the FSS (Flexible Service System).
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the
designated times /mileage called for by
the FSS may result in vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
FSS will notify you when your next service
is due.1Knob
2Display in the speedometer
Approximately one month before your next
service is due, the type of service is indi-
cated in the speedometer display2:
9Minor service (A)
´Major service (B)
Depending on operating conditions
throughout the year, one of the following
service symbols is also shown:
9 1000 Calculated distance remain-
ing, e. g. service in
1000 miles (km)š 10 Calculated remaining time in
days, e. g. service in 10 days
Clearing the service indicator
The service indicator is automatically
cleared

after ten seconds when you switch on
the ignition or when reaching the
service threshold while driving


after 30 seconds, once the suggested
service term has passed
You can also clear it yourself.

Press knob1.iThe interval between services depends
on your driving habits. A gentle driving
style, moderate engine speeds and the
avoidance of short distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

191 Operation
Maintenance
Service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested
service term:

the9 or´ appears in the
display2 for 30 seconds and a signal
sounds after switching on the ignition.


it is preceded by a “-” (minus symbol)
The Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the
service indicator following a completed
service.
Calling up the service indicator
Within one second press knob1
(page 190) twice.
The service symbol and the service
deadline appear in the display2.
Resetting the service indicator
In the event that the service on your vehi-
cle is not carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the
service indicator yourself.
Switch ignition on (key in steering lock
position 2) and immediately press
knob1 (
page 190) twice within
1 second.
The present status for days or distance
is displayed.

Within ten seconds turn key in steering
lock to position0.

Press and hold knob1 while turning
key in steering lock to position2 again.
The present status for days and dis-
tance is displayed once more.
Continue to hold knob1 until you
hear a signal.

Release knob1.
The service indicator now displays the
reset interval.
iIf the service indicator was inadvertent-
ly reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center
correct it.
Only reset if the proper service has
been performed. Resetting the system
without performing proper service as
called for by the FSS will cause the FSS
to incorrectly determine the next ser-
vice interval which will result in engine
damage not covered by the Mer-
cedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the service indica-
tor. To arrive at the true service dead-
line, you will need to subtract these
days from the days shown in the ser-
vice indicator.
Do not confuse the service indicator
with the engine oil level indicator:.

288 Technical termsEngine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts. ->SRS
FSS
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Service indicator in the speedometer
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.

302 Index
High beam flasher 85
High beams 85
Instrument cluster illumination 89
Interior 87
Low beam 83
Parking lamps 83
Rear fog lamp 84
Trunk 88
Limiting the gear range 95
Limp Home Mode 98
Lock buttons 289
Locking 47, 74
Centrally from inside 80
Driver’s door and trunk in an
emergency 217
Fuel filler flap 171
Global, Remote control 75
Loss of keys 76
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 265
Low and high beam headlamps (Xenon*
headlamps only) 228Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 226, 228
Lowering
Vehicle 248
Lubricants
Technical data 277
M
Main dimensions 275
Maintenance 10, 190
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 219
Hardtop 221
Interior lighting control 88
Locking the driver’s door and
trunk 217
Unlocking the driver’s door 216
Unlocking the trunk 216
Unlocking transmission selector
lever 220
Manual seat
Adjusting 31
Adjusting backrest tilt 32
Adjusting head restraint height 32
Adjusting seat height 31
Seat fore and aft adjustment 31Manual transmission 92
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 171
MON (Motor Octane Number) 289
N
Night security illumination 88
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

306 Index
Rapid seat heating* 82
Selector lever 21
Lock 41
Position (automatic transmission) 93
Position (automatic
transmission*) 21
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 63
Tele Aid* 145
Service
Calling up the service indicator 191
Major service (Service B) 190
Minor service (Service A) 190
Overdue 191
Spare parts 264
Types 191
When due 190
Service (maintenance) 190
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 265
Service and warranty information 8
Service indicator 190
Calling up 191
Clearing 190, 191Service life (tires) 186
Service System see FSS 190
Setting
Clock 91
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 75
Selective 75
Shelf behind roll bar 141
Shift lock 290
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 95
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 94
Into reverse (manual
transmission) 92
Side impact airbags 57Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 226, 227, 230
Side windows
Automatic opening 128
Cleaning 195
Closing 128
Opening 128
Opening fully 128
Synchronizing power windows 129
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 45
Single wipe 45
Snow chains 189
Soft keys
Audio system 115
Spare fuses 260
Spare parts service 264
Spare wheel
Bolts 213
Mounting 244