2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 door lock

446 IndexG
Garage door opener 264
Canadian programming 268
Operation of remote control 269
Programming/reprogramming 266
Rolling code programming 267
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 323
Gear range
Automatic transmission 155
Description 433
Limiting 155
Shifting into optimal 154
Gear range limit
Canceling 154
Gear selector lever 152
Position
(Automatic transmission) 152, 156
Global locking/unlocking see SmartKey
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 250
Good visibility 167
GPS 85, 86
Description 433
Tele Aid system 257Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GSM network phones (Telephone) 216
GVW 323
GVWR 324H
Hazard warning flasher 112
Head restraint height (Seats) 40
Headlamps
Bi-Xenon 381
Bi-Xenon, description 431
Cleaning system 167, 295, 429
Night security illumination
(Control system) 139
Switching off 57
Switching on 52
Head-thorax air bag 433
Also see Air bags
Heating
Seats 101
Steering wheel 270
High beam
Flasher 110
Headlamps 52, 110
Headlamps, bulbs 381
High mounted brake lamp 381
High-performance brake system
(SLK 55 AMG) 275
Hood 287
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 277

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

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

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

457 Index
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 325
Unlocking 34
Centrally from inside 97
In an emergency 263
With SmartKey 34
Upgrade scenario (Tele Aid) 262
Upshifting 154
Useful features
Ashtray 253
Cigarette lighter 254
Cup holder 252
Electrical outlet 254
Floormat (Driver’s side only) 255
Garage door opener 264
Heated steering wheel 270
Parcel net 251
Storage compartments, interior 250
Tele Aid 257
Telephone 256V
Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 369
Vehicle
Battery 294, 396
Battery, charging 397
Bulbs 380
Fuses 404
Individual settings
(Control system) 127
Jump starting 399
Lifting with jack 389
Lowering with jack 395
Proper use of 16
Towing 401
Unlocking in an emergency 374
Vehicle capacity weight 325
Vehicle care 334
Cup holder 339
Engine cleaning 336
Exterior lamps 337
Gearshift/gear selector lever 339
Hard plastic trim items 340
Headliner 340
Instrument cluster 339
Light alloy wheels 339Ornamental moldings 337
Paintwork 336
Plastic and rubber parts 340
Power washer 335
Rear window 339
Seat belts 340
Steering wheel 339
Tar stains 335
Upholstery 340
Washing 334, 336
Window cleaning 338
Wiper blades 337
Wood trims 340
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 370
Vehicle loading terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 325
Vehicle status message memory menu
(Control system) 126
Vehicle tool kit 369
Collapsible wheel chock 371
Removing 369
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
VIN 410
Description 437