2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS tires

444 Index
Power assistance 273
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 281
Standing water 280
Tires 277
Tires (Speed rating) 278
Tires (Traction) 278
Traveling abroad 281
Driving safety systems 80
ABS 80
BAS 81
ESP 82
Driving systems
Cruise control 244
Driving the first
1000 miles/1500 km 272E
Easy-entry/exit feature (Seats) 99
Control system 142
Electric air pump 371
Electrical outlet 254
Electrical system
Technical data 419
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call (911) 229
Emergency call system 257
GPS 258
Initiating an emergency call 259
Requirements 257
Tele Aid 258
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 166
Emergency operations
Locking driver’s door and trunk 375
Releasing trunk lid from inside 96
Remote door unlock 263
Retractable hardtop 377
Selector lever, unlocking
manually 376Unlocking the vehicle 374
Unlocking trunk 375
Unlocking vehicle 374
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 282
Information label 410
Engine
Cleaning see Vehicle care
Compartment 287
Driving after replacement 272
Number (Label) 410
Number, description 432
Starting (Automatic transmission) 48
Starting (Manual transmission) 48
Technical data 412
Turning off with SmartKey 58
Engine oil 288, 424
Adding 292
Additives 424
Checking level (Control system) 289
Checking level (Dipstick) 291
Consumption 288
Display message 290
Viscosity 432

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

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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

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

458 IndexW
Warning sounds
Anti-theft alarm system 85
Driver’s seat belt 69
Exterior lighting 58, 107
Maintenance service indicator 330
Panic alarm 78
Parking brake 50, 343
Tow-away alarm 86
Warranty coverage 409
Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care
Wear pattern (Tires) 326
Weights 421
Wheel bolts 373
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 369
Wheel wrench (Vehicle tool kit) 369
Wheels see Tires
Wheels, tightening torque 395
Where will I find...? 369
Wind screen 243
Description 437
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Washer fluid reservoir 295
Washer system 429Windshield wipers 53
Intermittent wiping 54
Intermittent/interval wiping 53
Replacing wiper blades 386
Single wipe 54
Wiper blades, cleaning 337
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 54
Winter driving 327
Instructions 279
Snow chains 328
Tires 327
Winter tires see Tires
Wiper blades, replacing 386
Wiping and washing see Windshield
wipers
Wood trims, cleaning 340