2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

203 Controls in detail
Audio system
Calling up the SAT main menu
Press
SAT
soft key.
SAT
is displayed in the upper left-hand
corner of the display.
Prior to activation of the satellite radio
service (
page 203).
After activation of satellite radio
service (page 203).
Prior to activation of the satellite radio
service
The telephone number of the SIRIUS
Service Center (888-539-7474) is
displayed.

Press
ESN
soft key.
The twelve-digit electronic serial
number (ESN) of the SAT tuner*
installed in your vehicle is displayed.
This information is required to call the
SIRIUS Service Center for an activation
request.
After activation of the satellite radio
service
The satellite radio main menu appears.
The radio station selected last is audible,
provided it can be received.The first channel 001 is called up and the
PTY system changes to All categories.
If no station can be received,
ACQUIRING

appears in the display.
If the Satellite radio service is not
activated,
ACQUIRING
will also appear in the
radio display and
NO SAT
will appear in the
multifunction display.
iCredit card information may also be
required for your application.
The activation process takes approxi-
mately five to ten minutes after calling
the SIRIUS Service Center.
iThe system will tune to a default
station if no station had been selected
previously.

216 Controls in detailAudio systemGSM network phones
Using your Mercedes-Benz specified
mobile telephone*, a number of functions
and operating steps can be performed and
displayed in the audio system display.Further operating instructions not covered
here can be found in the operating instruc-
tions for the multifunction steering wheel
and the cellular telephone*.
If your audio system is set up for telephone
operation, the tsymbol will appear in
the display.
When you insert your Mercedes-Benz
specified mobile telephone* into the
telephone cradle, you will be prompted to
enter your PIN for 30 seconds
(
page 217). This display disappears
when you press any button.
When your mobile telephone is inserted
into the telephone cradle, you will see the
reception strength in the upper right-hand
corner of the display.
Warning!
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A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call. If you choose to use the tele-
phone
1 while driving, please use the
hands-free device and only use the tele-
phone when weather, road, and traffic con-
ditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-
hicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.

223 Controls in detail
Audio system
TDMA or CDMA network phonesUsing your Mercedes-Benz specified
mobile telephone*, a number of functions
and operating steps can be performed and
displayed in the audio system display.
Further operating instructions not covered
here can be found in the operating instruc-
tions for the multifunction steering wheel
and the mobile telephone*.
If your audio system is set up for telephone
operation, the t symbol will appear in
the display.
When you insert your Mercedes-Benz
specified mobile telephone* into the
telephone cradle, you will be prompted to
enter your PIN for 30 seconds
(
page 223). This display disappears
when you press any button.
When your mobile telephone* is inserted
into the telephone cradle, you will see the
reception strength in the upper right-hand
corner of the display.Switching on the telephone
Switching on the telephone

Press h button.
If you have programmed an unlock
code for the telephone, you must now
enter the code.

Enter code using buttons 1
toR.

If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR
soft key. Press soft key
briefly to delete the last digit entered;
press soft key and hold to delete the
complete number.
Warning!
G
A driver’s attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call. If you choose to use the tele-
phone
1 while driving, please use the
hands-free device and only use the tele-
phone when weather, road, and traffic con-
ditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving a ve-
hicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.


236 Controls in detailPower windows
Aim transmitter eye at the outside
driver’s or passenger door handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)

Press and hold buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and retractable hardtop
begin to open after approximately
one second.
In the multifunction display you will see
the message
Retractable roof open
.

Release buttonΠon the SmartKey
to interrupt procedure.Closing (Convenience closing feature)

Press and hold lock button‹ after
locking the vehicle.
The windows and retractable hardtop
begin to close after approximately
one second.
In the multifunction display you will see
the message
Retractable roof
closed
.

Release button‹ on the SmartKey
to interrupt procedure.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be synchronized

after the battery has been disconnect-
ed.


if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close).
Each power window must be synchronized.

Close all doors.

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Press and hold both switches1
and2 at the symbolj until the
windows are completely closed.

Hold on to switches1and2 for ap-
proximately one second.
The power windows are synchronized.
Warning!
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If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, a warning sounds. In
the multifunction display you will see
K

and the message
Retractable roof
being lowered. After about 15 seconds
the roof hydraulics lose pressure.
Properly lock the retractable hardtop
(
page 240) before continuing to drive.

239 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
The switch for opening/closing the retract-
able hardtop is on the lower part of the
center console.Retractable hardtop switch1Opening
2Closing
For operating the power windows with the
retractable hardtop switch (
page 234).Opening

Push and hold the retractable hardtop
switch in direction of arrow1 until the
retractable hardtop is completely low-
ered into the trunk.
The message
Retractable roof open

briefly appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Closing

Push and hold the retractable hardtop
switch in direction of arrow2 until the
retractable hardtop is completely
closed and locked.
The message
Retractable roof
closed
briefly appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
iBefore operating the retractable hard-
top via the retractable hardtop switch,
do the following first:

Engage the parking brake
(page 56).


Close the luggage cover.


Close the trunk lid.


Switch on ignition (
page 35).

240 Controls in detailRetractable hardtopLocking the retractable hardtop after
raising/lowering
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as described below.Warning!
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If the retractable hardtop is not fully opened
or closed, a warning will sound after
15 seconds, pressure in the hardtop’s hy-
draulic system will drop, and the hardtop will
lower.
Be sure to keep the hardtop switch pushed
until the hardtop is fully opened or closed.
The hydraulic pump will then shut off.
To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the hardtop either completely
closed and locked, or fully lowered into its
storage compartment.
Warning!
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If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will
lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is
lowered

after approximately seven minutes
when the ignition is switched on


after approximately 15 seconds when
the ignition is switched off
Shortly before the hardtop is lowered, a
warning will sound. In the multifunction dis-
play you will see
K
and the message
Retractable roof being lowered
.


Properly lock the retractable hardtop
before continuing to drive (
page 241).
Warning!
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The hardtop is not fully closed and locked or
not fully opened and locked if:

the message
Retractable roof in
operation is shown in the multifunc-
tion display


a warning sounds for ten seconds when
starting to drive or while driving

241 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Unlocked status noticed when stopped
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch forward until the
retractable hardtop is fully closed.
The message
Retractable roof
closed
briefly appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
or:

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully opened position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch rearward until the
retractable hardtop is fully open.
The message
Retractable roof open

briefly appears in the multifunction
display.Unlocked status noticed while driving

Stop the vehicle and leave the ignition
switched on.

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch forward until the
retractable hardtop is fully closed.
The message
Retractable roof
closed
briefly appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
or:

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully opened position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch rearward until the
retractable hardtop is fully open.
The message
Retractable roof open

briefly appears in the multifunction
display.
Warning!
G
Stop the vehicle and lock the retractable
hardtop before continuing to drive. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.

242 Controls in detailRetractable hardtopOpening and closing the retractable
hardtop with the SmartKey*
The power windows (
page 232) will also
be opened or closed when you operate the
retractable hardtop with the SmartKey.

Aim transmitter eye at the outside
driver’s or passenger door handle.Opening (Summer opening feature)

Press and hold unlock buttonΠun-
til the retractable hardtop is complete-
ly open.
The retractable hardtop and windows
begin to open after approximately
one second.
In the multifunction display you will see
the message
Retractable roof open
.

Release buttonΠon the SmartKey
to interrupt procedure.
Warning!
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Before operating the retractable hardtop,
make sure no persons can be injured by the
moving parts (retractable roof, roof frame,
and trunk lid) due to negligence.
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the re-
tractable hardtop is being raised or lowered.
Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the re-
spective button on the SmartKey. This im-
mediately interrupts the raising or lowering
procedure. You can then operate
Œ

or
‹
to raise or lower the hardtop away
from the danger zone.
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows or retractable
hardtop if there is the possibility of anyone
being harmed by the opening or closing pro-
cedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the button on the SmartKey.
To reverse direction of movement,
pressŒ for opening or‹ for closing.