2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS windshield wipers
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Contents
Introduction......................................... 7
Product information ................................ 7
Operator’s Manual .................................. 8
Service and warranty information ..... 8
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ............. 9
Maintenance .................................. 10
Roadside Assistance ...................... 10
Change of address or ownership.... 10
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada.............................. 11
Where to find it .................................... 12
Symbols ............................................... 13
Operating safety .................................. 14
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 14
Problems with your vehicle .................. 15
Reporting safety defects...................... 16
Reporting safety defects ................ 16
At a glance.......................................... 17
Cockpit ................................................. 18
Instrument cluster ................................ 20
Center console ..................................... 23
Upper part ...................................... 23
Lower Part ...................................... 24
Overhead control panel ........................ 25Getting started................................... 27
Unlocking ............................................. 28
Unlocking with the remote control.. 28
Adjusting .............................................. 30
Seats............................................... 30
Telescoping steering column* ........ 34
Mirrors ............................................ 35
Driving .................................................. 37
Fastening the seat belts.................. 37
Starting the engine ......................... 40
Switching on headlamps ................. 43
Turn signals and high beam ............ 43
Windshield wipers ........................... 44
Problems while driving .................... 45Parking and locking .............................. 47
Parking brake ................................. 47
Switching off headlamps................. 48
Turning off engine ........................... 48
Safety and Security........................... 51
Occupant safety ................................... 52
Airbags ........................................... 53
Seat belts ....................................... 57
Children in the vehicle .................... 60
Panic alarm .......................................... 65
Activating........................................ 65
Deactivating.................................... 65
Driving safety systems ......................... 66
ABS ................................................. 66
BAS ................................................. 67
ESP ................................................. 68
Anti-theft systems ................................ 71
Immobilizer ..................................... 71
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 71
Tow-away alarm .............................. 72
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19 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Combination switch
Turn signals
43
Windshield wipers
44
High beam
43
2
Cruise control lever
136
3
Instrument cluster
20, 89
4
Voice control system* le-
ver (see separate operat-
ing instructions)
5
Steering lock with ignition
29
6
Overhead control panel
25
7
Glove box
139
8
Center console
23, 24
9
Horn
a
Steering wheel adjustment
handle*
34
b
Hood lock release
174
c
Exterior lamp switch
43
Page 44 of 314
44 Getting startedDrivingHigh beam
Push the combination switch forward.
The high beam symbolA in the
instrument cluster lights up.
More information can be found in the
“Controls in detail” section (
page 85).
Windshield wipers
The combination switch is on the left of the
steering column.Combination switch1Switching on windshield wipers
2Single wipe
Make sure the ignition is switched on.Switching on windshield wipers
Turn the combination switch to the de-
sired position depending on the inten-
sity of the rain.
0Windshield wipers off
IIntermittent wiping
IINormal wiper speed
IIIFast wiper speed
iTo signal minor directional changes,
move combination switch to point of
resistance only and release. The turn
signal blinks three times.
iFast wiper speedIII goes to settingII
when the vehicle is standing still.
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45 Getting started
Driving
Single wipe
Press combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow2.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
Push switch in the direction of
arrow2 past the resistance point.
The windshield wiper operates with
washer fluid.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see "Windshield washer sys-
tem and headlamp cleaning system*"
(page 184).
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
An ignition cable may be damaged.
The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.
Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
Give very little gas.
Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
!If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers ( snow, etc. ), switch them off im-
mediately.
For safety reasons, withdraw the
key from the steering lock before
attempting to remove any block-
age.
Remove blockage.
Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If windshield wipers fail to function at
all in switch positionI,
set the combination switch to the
next highest wiper speed.
have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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99 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Good visibility
Information on the windshield wipers
(page 44) and for adjusting the rear view
mirrors see “Adjusting” (
page 30) is
found in the “Getting started” section.
Headlamp cleaning system*
The switch is located on the center con-
sole.
1Headlamp washer switch
Switch on ignition.
Briefly press upper part of switch1.
The headlamps will be cleaned with a
high-pressure water jet.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see "Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*"
(
page 184).
Rear view mirror
Automatic antiglare rear view mirror
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when
the ignition is switched on
and
incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view mir-
ror
The rear view mirror will not react if
reverse gear is engaged
the interior lighting is turned on
the wind screen is installed
(page 135)
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110 Controls in detailClimate controlDefogging windows
Windows fogged up on inside
Press button± to switch on the air
conditioning.
The indicator lamp on button±
goes out.
Press buttonÐ to switch off the air
recirculation.
The indicator lamp on buttonÐ
goes out.
Increase air volume with air volume
control2.
Set air distribution control3 to
positionc.
Close center air vents.
Close left and right side air vents.
Turn side window defroster vents to the
detent position.
Windshield fogged up on outside
Switch on the windshield wipers
(page 44).
Set air distribution control3 to
positiond ora.Deactivating the climate control
system
Deactivating
Set air volume control2 to position0.
The fresh air supply to the passenger
compartment is shut off.
Reactivating
Set air volume control2 to any speed.
The fresh air supply to the passenger
compartment is switched on.Warning!
G
While driving, deactivate the climate control
only temporarily to prevent window fogging.
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195 Operation
Vehicle care
Wiper blades
Fold wiper arm forward.
Clean the wiper blade inserts with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.Window cleaning
Fold wiper arm forward.
Use a window cleaning solution on all
glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.Rear window cleaning
The corner flaps of the rear shelf partially
cover the rear window. This prevents the
window from being fully cleaned with the
hardtop closed.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move Key from starter switch before clean-
ing the wiper blades, otherwise the wiper
motor might suddenly turn on and cause in-
jury.!Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
key in the starter switch.
Hold onto the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move Key from starter switch before clean-
ing the wiper blades, otherwise the wiper
motor might suddenly turn on and cause in-
jury.!Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
key in the steering lock.
Hold onto the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
!Do not manually move corner flaps or
rear shelf. Doing so will result in dam-
age to the roof folding mechanism that
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.Warning!
G
If a warning sounds and the indicator lamp
in the hardtop switch blinks, immediately
stop cleaning and move back from window
to prevent possible injury.
The hardtop is lowered into its storage com-
partment.
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293 Index
A
ABS 22, 66, 287
Malfunction indicator lamp 201
Warning lamp 201
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 98
Accident
In case of 46
Activating
Air conditioning 107
Air recirculation mode 106
Anti-theft alarm system 71
Climate control 103
ESP 70
Exterior headlamps 43
Hazard warning flasher 86
Headlamps 43
High beams 85
Ignition 29
Immobilizer 71
Rear window defroster 101
Residual heat 107
Seat heater* 82
Tow-away alarm 72
Windshield wipers 44Activating automatic central locking 80
Adding
Coolant 181
Engine oil 179
Additional turn signals 226
Adjusting 30
Air distribution 105
Air volume 105
Backrest tilt 32, 33
Exterior rear view mirror 35
Head restraint height 32
Inside rear view mirror 35
Instrument cluster illumination 89
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 232
Vertical headlamp aim 231
Air conditioning 106Activating 107
Deactivating 107
Air conditioning refrigerant 279
Air distribution
Adjusting 105
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 186
Air recirculation mode 106
Activating 106
Deactivating 106
Air volume
Adjusting 105
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 211
Airbags 53
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 287
BabySmartTM deactivation
system 62
Children 54
Front 56
Passenger 56
Safety guidelines 55
Side impact 57