2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS Owners Manual

449 Index
Night security illumination
(Control system) 139
Reading lamps 114
Standing lamps 106
Trunk 113
Limiting the gear range 155
Limp Home Mode 166
Line of fall, description 434
Loading 249
Loading terminology 323
Loading the vehicle 300
Locator lighting (Control system) 138
Locking
And Parking 56
Centrally (Control system) 141
Centrally from inside 97
Locking knob (Doors) 94
Description 434
Long trip, checking before 285
Loss of
Service and Warranty Booklet 409
SmartKey or mechanical key 94
Low beam headlamps 106, 381
Lubricants, technical data 422
Luggage cover 238M
Main dimensions 420
Maintenance service indicator
(Control system) 329
Maintenance system
Service data information 333
Service indicator, calling up 330
Service indicator, setting dates 331
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Description 434
Manual seat see Seats
Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG 164
Manual transmission 150
Downshifting 151
Driving 50
Gearshift pattern 48
Shifting into reverse 151
Starting with SmartKey 48
Maximum inflation pressure 324
Maximum load rating 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Mechanical Key see SmartKey
Memory
Radio station 206Memory function 103
Description 434
Memory button 104
Memory position switch 104
Recalling positions 104
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 105
Storing positions 104
Menus
AUDIO 123
Convenience submenu 142
Instrument cluster submenu 131
Lighting submenu 137
NAV 126
Overview 120, 121, 130
Settings 127
Settings submenus 129
Standard display 122
TEL 146
Time/Date submenu 133
Trip computer 144
Vehicle status message memory 126
Vehicle submenu 141

450 IndexMessages in display 348
Cruise control 351
ESP 352
Maintenance service indicator 329
SRS 353
Symbols 355
Transmission 353
Vehicle status message memory 126
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
(Control system) 131
Mirror lamp see Sun vizors
Mirrors 167
Additional turn signals 381
Adjusting 42
Antiglare position 167
Auto-dimming 168
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position (Parking aid) 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Interior rear view mirror 42
Parking position
(Control system) 144
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 105MOExtended system 312
MON 284
Description 434
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display 117
Description 434
Displaying gear range 155
Engine oil messages 289
Messages 126
Messages with symbols 355
Messages with text 348
Operation see Control system
Multifunction steering wheel
Description 434
Heating 270
Overview 26, 118N
NAV menu 126
Navigation system see NAV
Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF (Seats)
Night security illumination
(Control system) 139
Normal occupant weight 324

451 Index
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Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 73
Fastening the seat belts 44
Infant and child restraint
systems 69, 73
Seat belts 44, 66, 69
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 154
Canceling gear range limit 154
Downshifting 154
Upshifting 154
Operating safety 16
Audio system 191
Operating vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operation
Refueling 284
Regular checks 285
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings see Vehicle careOutside temperature indicator
Display (Control system) 116, 123
Display mode (Control system) 131
Outside temperature/speed
Mode (Control system) 132
Overhead control panel, overview 30
Overspeed range
Description 434
Tachometer 115P
Paintwork see Vehicle care
Panic alarm 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Parcel net (Storage compartment) 251
Parking 276
And locking 56
Parking aid see Parking position
Parking brake 49, 56
Parking lamps 106, 381
Parking position
Activation (Control system) 144
Exterior rear view mirrors 169
Parking position (Memory function) 105
Parts service 408
Passenger air bag see Air bags
Passenger compartment 281
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 347
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 273
Phone book see Telephone
Poly-V-belt drive
Description 434
Layout 411

452 IndexPotential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 311
Power assistance 273
Power seat see Seats
Power train, description 435
Power washer see Vehicle care
Power windows 232
Express-open/-close 233
Opening and closing 232
Operating rear side windows 234
Operating with retractable hardtop
switch 234
Stopping windows 234
Summer opening/convenience
closing 235
Synchronizing 236
Practical hints
Fuses 404
Lamps in instrument cluster 342
Spare wheel bolts 373
Towing vehicle 401
Vehicle jack 370
What to do if... 342
Premium unleaded gasoline 425Problems
Accident 55
Coolant too hot 55
Misfiring 55
Running erratically 55
While driving 55
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 324
Program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 158
Description 435
PSI 324R
Radio
Operation (Audio system) 197
Operation (Control system) 123
Satellite (USA only) 124
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 281
Range (Distance to empty,
Control system) 146
Reading lamps 114
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 171
Recommended inflation pressure 324
Recovery services for stolen vehicle 264
Refrigerant (Air conditioning) 424
Refueling 284
Regular checks 285
Remote
Door unlock with Tele Aid 263
Remote control see SmartKey
Removing
Vehicle tool kit 369
Reporting, safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button (Instrument cluster) 25

453 Index
Residual engine heat utilization see REST
REST
Automatic climate control 189
Description 435
Restraint systems, description 435
Retractable hardtop 237
Description 435
Locking after raising/lowering 240
Opening and closing 237
Operating manually 377
Problems when operating 240
Summer opening/convenience
closing 242
Wind screen 243
Rim 324
Rims 413
Roadside Assistance 12
Tele Aid 260
Roll bar, description 436
RON 284
Description 436
Roof rack 249
Run Flat Indicator 308S
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects, reporting 18
Safety, occupant 62
Salty roads (Brakes) 274
Satellite radio
Additional text information 206
General information 202
Manual channel input 204
Storing of station 206
Satellite radio (USA only) 124
Introduction (Audio system) 202
Seat belts 69
Cleaning 340
Fastening 44
Force limiter 72
Proper use of 46, 71
Release button 46
Safety guidelines 66
Warning lamp 346
Seating capacity 302
Seats 99
Adjusting 37
Easy-entry/exit feature 99
Head restraint height 40Heating 101
Power seats 39
Selecting radio mode
(Audio system) 197
Selective setting see SmartKey
Selector lever lock 48
Description 436
Service
Information 12
Maintenance Booklet 12
Service and warranty
Booklet 409
Information 10
Service life (Tires) 298
Service system
Maintenance service indicator 329
Parts service 408
Setting
Radio station 204
Settings menu (Control system)
Individual vehicle settings 127
Resetting all settings 128
Resetting single settings 129
Submenus 129
Shelf behind roll bar 252

454 IndexShift lock, description 436
Shifting
Gear selector lever 152
Gear selector lever positions 156
Into optimal gear range
(Automatic transmission) 154
Side marker lamps 381
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 324
Single CD mode selector 193
Single wipe see Windshield wipers
SmartKey 90
Battery check lamp 92
Checking batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Global unlocking 92
Key-dependent settings
(Control system) 143
Locking 56
Locking and unlocking 90
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical
key 94
Mechanical key 374
Panic button 78Positions in starter switch 35
Power windows,
opening/closing 235
Remote control 90
Replacing batteries 378
Restoring to factory setting 93
Retractable hardtop,
opening/closing 242
Selective setting 92
Starting engine 47
Turning off engine 58
Unlocking 34
Unlocking the trunk lid 93
Snow chains 328
Soft keys (Audio system) 194
Spare fuses (Vehicle tool kit) 369
Spare parts see Parts service
Spare wheel 371
Bolts 373
Inflating 393
Mounting 388
Speed/outside temperature
Display (Control system) 123
Mode (Control system) 132Speedometer, display mode
(Control system) 131
Speedshift
Description 436
Speedshift (SLK 55 AMG) 162
SRS 71
Description 436
Display message 353
Indicator lamp 346
Standard display menu
(Control system) 122
Standing lamps 106, 381
Standing water, driving instructions 280
Starter switch positions 35
Starting
Difficulties with 49
Engine 47
Position in starter switch 35
The engine 35
With automatic transmission 48
With manual transmission 48
Station (Satellite radio)
Selecting 204
Storing 204, 206

455 Index
Steering column see Steering wheel
Steering wheel
Electrical adjustment 41
Heating 270
Manual adjustment 41
Steering wheel gearshift control 160
SLK 350 161
SLK 55 AMG 162
Stolen vehicle, Recovery services 264
Storage compartments 250
Storing tires 299
Summer opening
Power windows 235
Retractable hardtop 242
Sun vizors 170
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols in display 355T
Tachometer 115
Tail lamps 381
Tar stains see Vehicle care
TDMA or CDMA network phones
(Telephone) 223
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 424
Brake fluid 424
Coolants 426
Electrical system 419
Engine 412
Engine oil 424
Fuel additives 425
Fuel requirements 425
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 422
Headlamp cleaning system 429
Main dimensions 420
Parts service 408
Premium unleaded gasoline 425
Rims and tires 413
Weights 421
Windshield washer system 429
Tele Aid system 257
Description 436
Emergency calls 258GPS 257
Information button 261
Initiating an emergency call 259
Remote door unlock 263
Requirements 257
Roadside Assistance 260
Roadside Information, terminating
a call 262
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 264
System self-check 258
Upgrade scenario 262
Telephone 256
Compartment 250
GSM network phones 216
Operation (Audio system) 191
Operation (Control system) 146
Temperature
Tires 307
Tightening torque
Description 436
Wheel bolts 395
Time and date synchronization with
head unit (Control system) 133
TIN 325

456 IndexTire
Vehicle maximum load on 325
Tire and Loading Information 301
Tire and loading terminology 323
Tire care and maintenance 298
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure 323
Checking 306, 308
Tire inflation pressure see the placard
on the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 298
Tire load rating 325
Tire ply composition and material
used 325
Tire speed rating 315, 325
Tire terminology 323
Tires 297, 413
Cleaning 299
Collapsible (Spare wheel) 432
Direction of rotation 300
Driving instructions 277
Flat tire 388
Important guidelines 297
Inflating with air pump 393MOExtended system 312
Mounting wheel 391
Removing wheel 391
Retreads 297
Rims and tires 413
Rotating 326
Run Flat Indicator 308
Service life 298
Sizes 413
Snow chains 328
Spare wheel 371
Speed rating 278
Storing 299
Supplemental tire inflation pressure
information 284
Temperature 307, 322
Traction 278
Tread depth 299, 327
Treadwear indicators (TWI) 277
Wear pattern 326
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 369
Winter 327
Tools see Vehicle tool kit
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems
Towing (Vehicle) 401Towing eye bolt (Vehicle tool kit) 369
Traction 158, 325
Transmission, display message 353
Transporting the vehicle see Anti-theft
systems
Traveling abroad 281
Tread 325
Tread depth 299
Tread depth (Tires) 327
Treadwear indicators 325
Treadwear indicators (TWI) 277
Trip computer menu
(Control system) 144
Trip odometer (Control system) 116
Trunk 95
Lighting 113
Luggage cover 238
Trunk lid emergency release 96
Trunk lid lock 375
Unlocking in an emergency 375
Unlocking with SmartKey 93
Turn signals 52, 381
Additional in mirrors 381
TWI see Treadwear indicators