2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 warning light

287 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the passenger seat. The sys-
tem will automatically deactivate the
passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp7 in the center console lights
up). See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.BabySmart
TM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed.
BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Collapsible tire
An especially compact spare tire that
must be inflated with a provided air
pump before using. It should only be
used to bring the vehicle to the nearest
service station.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.

301 Index
Interior lighting 87
Automatic control 87
Deactivating automatic control 87
Manual control 88
Manual operation 88
Interior storage spaces 139
Cup holder 140
Glove box 139
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 141
Storage compartment in armrest 141
Storage compartment in center
console 140
J
Jack 212
Jump starting 254K
Key 216
Positions in steering lock 29
Remote control 74
Starting the engine 40, 41
Key positions in steering lock 29
Key, Remote control
Loss of 76
Keys 74
Kickdown 98, 288
L
Labels, identification 266
Lamp bulbs, exterior 226
Lamps, exterior
Front 226
Rear 227
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 201
Airbag Off 56
Battery (Remote control) 75Brakes 204
CHECK ENGINE 205
Engine diagnostics 205
ESP 200
Fuel reserve 207
Instrument cluster 207
Seat belts 205
Service indicator 190
SRS 52
Turn signals 21
Lamps, malfunction indicator
BAS/ESP 200
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 267
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 197
License plate lamps
Replacing bulbs 227, 231
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 196
Technical data 270
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 143
Lighting 83
Combination switch 85
Daytime running lamp mode 84
Exterior lamp switch 83
Front fog lamps 84

310 IndexV
Vehicle
Battery 251
Locking 23
Lowering 248
Proper use of 14
Towing 256, 258, 259
Unlocking 23
Unlocking in an emergency 216
Vehicle battery 251
Vehicle care 192
Cloth upholstery 197
Cup holder 196
Engine cleaning 194
Gear selector lever 196
Hard plastic trim items 196
Headlamps 194
Instrument cluster 196
Leather upholstery 197
Light alloy wheels 196
Ornamental moldings 194
Paintwork 193Plastic and rubber parts 197
Power washer 193
Rear window cleaning 195
Seat belts 197
Steering wheel 196
Tail lamps 194
Tar stains 193
Turn signals 194
Vehicle washing 194
Window cleaning 195
Wiper blades 195
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 266
Vehicle lighting
Checking 173
Vehicle tool kit 212
Alignment bolt 212
Spare fuses 212
Special fuse puller 212
Towing eye bolt 212
Vehicle jack 212
Wheel bolts 212
Wheel wrench 212
Vehicle washing 194VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 266,
291
Voice control system* 25, 291
Hands-free microphone 25
W
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 57
Parking brake 42
Warranty coverage 265
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 192
Wear pattern (tires) 187
Weights 276
Wheel change
Tightening torque 248
Wheels
Rotating 187
Tires and wheels 185
Wind screen 135, 291
Installing 135
Removing 135