2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS clock

383 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
1Housing cover for low beam (halogen
headlamps only)
Housing cover for Bi-Xenon* head-
lamps. Do not remove.
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for high beam/high beam
flasher lamp
4Bulb socket for parking and standing
light lamp
5Bulb socket for low beam bulb (Halo-
gen headlamps only)Low beam bulb (Halogen headlamps
only)

Turn housing cover1 counterclock-
wise and remove.

Turn bulb socket5 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket5.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket5.

Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.

Reinstall housing cover1.
Warning!
G
Do not remove the cover1 for the Bi-Xe-
non* headlamp. Because of high voltage in
Bi-Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace
the bulb or repair the lamp and its compo-
nents. We recommend that you have such
work done by a qualified technician.

384 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHigh beam/high beam flasher bulb
(Halogen headlamps) / High beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)
Turn bulb socket3 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket3.

Place bulb socket3 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.Front turn signal bulb

Turn bulb socket2 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket2.

Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket2 and turn it clockwise.

Place bulb socket2 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Parking and standing lamp bulb

Turn bulb socket4 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket4.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket4.

Place bulb socket4 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 106).

Open the trunk lid (
page 95).
Tail lamp unit
1Bulb socket for rear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for backup lamp

385 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs

Fold corresponding trim to side.

Turn the respective bulb socket coun-
terclockwise and remove.

Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of its bulb sock-
et.

Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise.

Reinstall the bulb socket and turn
clockwise until it engages.

Reinstall trim.License plate lamp
1Screw

Loosen both screws1.

Remove the license plate lamp.

Replace the bulb.

Reinstall the license plate lamp.

Retighten screws1.

395 Practical hints
Flat tire
Lowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning the crank
counterclockwise until vehicle is rest-
ing fully on its own weight.

Remove the jack.
1-5 Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly in
the direction of the arrow, following the
diagonal sequence illustrated
(1to5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).

Fully collapse the jack.

Place the vehicle tool kit, electric air
pump, and the jack back in the storage
compartment under the trunk floor.

Wrap the damaged wheel in the protec-
tive sheet provided with the spare
wheel and put the wheel in the trunk.
Warning!
G
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
pump (
page 393) before
lowering the ve-
hicle.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).iThe flat tire may be transported in the
trunk when the retractable hardtop is
closed.

398 Practical hintsBattery
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
Switch off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover.

Connect the negative lead.

Reinstall the water tray.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.!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 133).


Resynchronize side windows
(page 236).


441 Index
Bi-Xenon
Description 431
Headlamps 381
Bolts
For spare wheel 373
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brakes 274
Brake fluid 286, 424
Display message 356
Salty roads 274
SLK 55 AMG 275
Warning lamp 343
Break-in period 272
Bulbs
Front/rear lamps 380
Replacing 380
Buttons (Audio system) 194C
CAC 431
California, important notice 11
CAN system, description 432
Capacities
(Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.) 422
Catalytic converter 282
CD
Changer 250
Player/changer, operation 125
CD changer (Audio system) 207, 209
CD operation (Audio system) 207
Center console
Lamp 347
Overview 28
Central locking
Automatic (Control system) 141
Automatic (When driving) 97
From outside (SmartKey) 59
Locking/unlocking from inside 97
Central locking/unlocking switches 98
Certification label 410
CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp 344Child safety
Air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 73
Cigarette lighter 254
Cleaning tires 299
Climate control 172
Air conditioning 178
Air distribution 176
Air recirculation mode 176
Air volume 176
Control panel, overview 175
Defrosting 181
Maximum cooling 179
Rear window defroster 171
Switching on/off 175
Temperature 175
Clock 116
Cockpit
Description 432
Overview 22
Cold tire inflation pressure 323
Collapsible tire, description 432
Collapsible wheel chock 371

442 IndexCOMAND 116
Description 432
Navigation 126
Radio transmitter 281
Combination switch 110
High beam flasher 110
High beam headlamps 52, 110
Low beam headlamps 52
Turn signals 52
Turn signals, additional in
mirrors 381
Windshield wipers 53
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 158
Compatible child seat see Baby Smart
TM
Control system 117
AUDIO menu 123
Automatic locking 141
Calling up range 146
CD player/CD changer 125
Clock, hours 134
Clock, minutes 134
Convenience submenu 142
Coolant temperature 122
Date, day 136Date, month 135
Date, year 136
Daytime running lamp mode 137
Description 432
Easy-entry/exit feature 142
Fuel consumption statistics 144
Functions 118
Instrument cluster submenu 131
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 140
Key-dependency 143
Language 132
Lighting submenu 137
Locator lighting 138
Maintenance service indicator 329
Menus 118
Messages in display 348
Multifunction display 117
Multifunction steering wheel 118
NAV menu 126
Night security illumination 139
Outside temperature/speed 132
Overview (Menus) 120
Overview (Settings submenus) 130
Parking position 144Radio station 124
Resetting all settings 128
Resetting single settings 129
Satellite radio (USA only) 124
Settings menu 127
Settings submenus 129
Speed/outside temperature 123
Speedometer, display mode 131
Standard display 122
Submenus, selecting and
scrolling 129
TEL menu 146
Temperature, display mode 131
Time and date synchronization with
head unit 133
Time/date submenu 133
Trip computer menu 144
Vehicle status message memory
menu 126
Vehicle submenu 141
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience closing
Power windows 235
Retractable hardtop 242

447 Index
I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 35
Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems
Infant and child restraint systems 73
Information
About maintenance and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 261
Terminating a call (Tele Aid) 262
Instrument cluster 115
Cleaning 339
Clock 116
Description 433
Fuel gauge 25
Illumination 25, 115
Lamps, indicator and warning 342
Language in display
(Control system) 132
Outside temperature indicator
(Control system) 116
Overview 24
Reset button 25
Tachometer 115
Trip odometer 116Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off
(Control system) 140
Operation 113
Interior rear view mirror see Mirrors
Intermittent wiping see Windshield
wipers
Intermittent/interval wiping see
Windshield wipersJ
Jack (Vehicle tool kit) 369
Lifting vehicle 389
Lowering vehicle 395
Jump starting 399