2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG ignition

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!
G
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!
G
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!
G
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!
G
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.

254 Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter
1Cigarette lighter

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Push in cigarette lighter1.
Cigarette lighter1 will pop out auto-
matically when hot.

Reinsert cigarette lighter1 in its
socket after use.
Electrical outlet
An electrical outlet1 is located in the
passenger footwell on the side panel of the
center console.
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Flip up cover of electrical outlet1 and
insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter
type).
Warning!
G
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.iThe lighter socket can be used to ac-
commodate electrical accessories up
to a maximum of 85 W.
iThe electrical outlet can be used to ac-
commodate electrical consumers
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a
maximum of 180 W.

258 Controls in detailUseful featuresSystem self-check
Initially, after switching on ignition, mal-
functions are detected and indicated (the
indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button•, and the
Information button¡ stay on longer
than ten seconds or do not come on).
The message
Tele Aid malfunction
Drive to workshop
appears in the multi-
function display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatical-
ly following an accident in which the emer-
gency tensioning devices (ETDs) or
air bags deploy.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. See (
page 259) for instruc-
tions on initiating an emergency call man-
ually.
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message
Connecting call

appears in the multifunction display and
the audio system is muted. When the con-
nection is established, the message
Call connected
appears in the multifunc-
tion display. All information relevant to the
emergency, such as the location of the ve-
hicle (determined by the GPS satellite loca-
tion system), vehicle model, identification
number and color are generated.
!The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular
network for communication and the
GPS (Global Positioning System) satel-
lites for vehicle location. If either of
these signals are unavailable, the
Tele Aid system may not function and if
this occurs, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.
Warning!
G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or in
the Information button do not come on dur-
ing the system self-check or if any of these
indicators remain illuminated constantly in
red and/or the message
Tele Aid
malfunction Drive to workshop
is dis-
played in the multifunction display after the
system self-check, a malfunction in the sys-
tem has been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

261 Controls in detail
Useful features
Information button¡
Located below the center armrest cover is
the Information button¡.
Press and hold the button (for longer
than two seconds).
A call to the Customer Assistance
Center will be initiated. The button will
flash while the call is in progress. The
message
Connecting call
will appear
in the multifunction display and the
audio system is muted.When the connection is established, the
message
Call connected
appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and lo-
cation (subject to availability of cellular
and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Customer
Assistance Center representative and the
occupants of the vehicle will be estab-
lished. Information regarding the operation
of your vehicle, the nearest
Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz
USA products and services is available to
you.
For more details concerning the Tele Aid
system, please visit www.mbusa.com and
use your ID and password (sent to you sep-
arately) to learn more (USA only).
iThe indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button• remains illumi-
nated in red for approx. ten seconds
during the system self-check after
switching on ignition (together with the
SOS button and the Information
button¡).
See “System self-check” (
page 258)
when the indicator lamp does not come
on in red or stays on longer than ap-
proximately ten seconds.
If the indicator lamp in the Roadside
Assistance button• is flashing con-
tinuously and there was no voice con-
nection to the Response Center
established, then the Tele Aid system
could not initiate a Roadside
Assistance call (e.g. the relevant cellu-
lar phone network was not available).
The message
Call failed
appears in
the multifunction display.
Roadside Assistance calls can be ter-
minated using the buttont on the
multifunction steering wheel or the re-
spective button for ending a telephone
call on the audio system or COMAND*
head unit.

266 Controls in detailUseful features
Programming or reprogramming the in-
tegrated remote control
Step 1:
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).
Step 2:

If you have previously programmed an
integrated signal transmitter button
and wish to retain its programming,
proceed to step 3. Otherwise, press
and hold the two outer signal transmit-
ter buttons1 and3 and release
them only when indicator lamp4 be-
gins to flash after approximately
20 seconds (do not hold the button for
longer than 30 seconds). This proce-
dure erases any previous settings for
all three channels and initializes the
memory. If you later wish to program a
second and/or third hand-held trans-
mitter to the remaining two signal
transmitter buttons, do not repeat this
step and begin directly with step 3.
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.