2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 high beam

226 Practical hintsReplacing bulbs
Replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment (
page 231).
Bulbs Front lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn
signal lamps
LED
2
Low beam head-
lamps
H7 (55 W)
Xenon*
D2R-35 W
1
1Vehicles with Xenon headlamps* do not replace
the Xenon bulbs yourself.3
Parking, standing
and turn signal
lamps
2357 NA
4
High beam head-
lamps
H7 (55 W)
5
Fog lamp
HB4 (55 W)
6
Side marker lamps
W5W

228 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lamps
Low and high beam headlamps (Halo-
gen headlamps only)
Switch off the lights.

Open the hood (
page 174).
1Headlamp cover with locking tab

Push down locking tab at top and end
of headlamp cover1 and remove.2Electrical connector for low beam
headlamp bulb
3Electrical connector for high beam
headlamp bulb

Pull off electrical connector2 or3.

Unhook clamping ring and pull out the
bulb together with clamping ring.

Remove bulb.

Insert new bulb so that bulb sits prop-
erly in cutouts of bulb socket.

Mount clamping ring and reinstall.

Plug electrical connector onto the bulb.

Reinstall headlamp cover1.Low and high beam headlamps (Xenon*
headlamps only)
Warning!
G
Do not remove the cover for the xenon head-
lamp. Because of high voltage in xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. We rec-
om men d t ha t y ou ha ve s uc h w o rk do n e by a
qualified technician.

231 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
License plate lamp
1Screws
Switch off the lights.

Loosen both screws1 and remove
lamp.

Replace the tubular lamp and reinstall
lamp.

Retighten the screws.Adjusting headlamp aim
(Halogen headlamps only)
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have the adjustment checked
regularly by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
To check and readjust a headlamp, follow
the steps described:
Park vehicle on level surface.

Open hood (
page 174).Vertical headlamp aim
1Headlamp vertical adjusting screw
2Level
iLow beam adjustments simultaneously
aim the high beam.
Vehicle should have a normal trunk
load.
Vertical aim adjustments change hori-
zontal aim.


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

295 Index
BAS/ESP
Malfunction indicator lamp 200
Batteries, Remote control
Check lamp 75
Batteries, remote control
Changing 218
Battery discharged
Jump starting 254
Battery, vehicle 183, 251
Charging 252
Disconnecting 252
Reconnecting 252
Reinstalling 252
Removing 252
Block heater 189
Bolts
For spare wheel 213
Brake assist system (BAS) 287
Brake fluid 279
Brake lamp bulbs 227
Brake lamp, high mounted 227
Brakes 162
Warning lamp 204Break-in period 160
Bulbs, replacing 226
Additional turn signals 226
Backup lamps 227
Brake lamps 227
Fog lamps 226
Front lamps 226
High beam 226
High mounted brake lamp 227
License plate lamps 227, 231
Low beam 226
Parking lamps 226, 227, 229
Rear fog lamp 227
Rear fog lamps 230
Side marker lamps 226, 230
Standing lamps 226, 227, 229
Tail lamp assemblies 227, 230
Turn signal lamps 226, 227
Button
Audio system 115C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 287
California
Important notice 9
Calling up
Service indicator 191
CAN system 287
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 277
Casette mode
Playing cassettes 118
Catalytic converter 169
CD changer* 122, 215
Removing and installing 122
CD mode 121
Center console 23
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 211
Lower part 24
Storage compartment 140
Upper part 23

297 Index
Combination switch 85
High beam flasher 44, 85
Turn signals 43
Windshield wipers 44
Consumer information 284
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 168
Coolant 180, 281
Adding 181
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 281
Capacities 277
Checking level 180
Temperature 170
Temperature gauge 89
Coolant level
Checking 173, 180
Cruise control 136, 287
Canceling 137
Driving downhill 137
Driving uphill 137
Fine adjustment 138
Saving current speed 137
Setting speeds 138Cruise control lever 136
For cruise control 136
Cup holder 140
Cleaning 196
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 287
D
Daytime running lamp mode 84
Deactivating
Air conditioning 107
Air recirculation mode 106
Alarm 71
Anti-theft alarm system 71
Climate control 103
Cruise control 137
ESP 69
Hazard warning flasher 86
Headlamps 48
Immobilizer 71
Rear window defroster 101
Residual heat 108
Seat heater* 82
Tow-away alarm 72Deactivating automatic central
locking 80
Deep water see Standing water 168
Defogging
Windshield 110
Defrosting 109
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 45
With starting 41
Direction of rotation (tires) 186
Discharged battery
Jump starting 254
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 252
Display elements
Audio system 112
Displays
Messages 176
Service indicator 190
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 151
Doors
Opening from inside vehicle 77
Opening from outside 75

300 IndexGlobal
Locking 75
Unlocking 75
Global Positioning System (GPS) 288
Glove box 19, 139
Closing 139
Opening 139
Good visibility 99
GPS 288
H
Hands-free microphone 25
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 196
Hazard warning flasher 86
Switching off 86
Switching on 86
Head restraints 81
Installing 81
Manual seats 32
Removing 81
Headlamp cleaning system 184Headlamps
Cleaning 194
Cleaning system 184
Cleaning system* 99
Refilling washer fluid 184
Switching off 48
Switching on 43
Washer fluid 283
Washer system 283
Xenon* 291
Headliner
Cleaning 197
Heated seats* 82
Height adjustment
Head restraints 32
Telescoping steering column* 34
High beam flasher 44, 85
High beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs 226, 228
Switching on 85
High mounted brake lamp 227
Hood 174
Closing 175
Opening 174
Hydroplaning 165I
Identification labels 266
Certification label 266
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) 266
Ignition 29
Switching on 40, 41
Immobilizer 71
Activating 71
Deactivating 71
Infant and child restraint systems 60
Information
About service and warranty 8
Button for Tele Aid 149
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 35
Installing
Towing eye bolt 259
Wiper blades 234
Instrument cluster 20, 89, 288
Cleaning 196
Coolant temperature gauge 89
Illumination 89
Lamps in 207
Outside temperature indicator 91
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 18

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