2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 light

360 OperationVehicle careHeadliner and shelf below rear window
Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-sham-
poo cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Seat belts

Use only clear, lukewarm water and
soap.Upholstery
Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing
clothing that have the tendency to give off
coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause
the upholstery to become permanently dis-
colored. By lining the seats with a proper
intermediate cover, contact-discoloration
will be prevented.
Leather upholstery

Wipe leather upholstery with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with
Mercedes-Benz approved Leather
Care.
Exercise particular care when cleaning per-
forated leather as its underside should not
become wet.Wood trims

Dampen cloth using water and use
damp cloth to clean wood trims in your
vehicle.
!The webbing must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry
the webbing at temperatures above
176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.Warning!
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Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
!Do not use solvents like tar remover or
wheel cleaner nor polishes or waxes as
these may be abrasive.

382 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
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3rd brake light
The high mounted brake lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Tail lamp / brake lamp
left
Back-up lamp on
The left tail lamp/brake lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.
A backup bulb has been brought
into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Tail lamp / brake lamp
right
Back-up lamp on
The right tail lamp/brake lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.
A backup bulb has been brought
into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Brake lamp
Visit workshop
Brake lamp illumination is delayed
or lamp is permanently on.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Front foglamp, L
The left front fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Front foglamp, R
The right front foglamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.

383 Practical hints
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Rear foglamp
Back-up lamp on
The rear fog lamp on the driver’s
side is malfunctioning. A backup
bulb has been brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam, left
The left high beam lamp (halogen
headlamps)/high beam flasher
lamp (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
High beam, right
The right high beam lamp (halogen
headlamps)/high beam flasher
lamp (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Lamp sensor
Drive to workshop
The light sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automati-
cally.

In the control system, set lamp operation to
manual (
page 143).

Switch on headlamps using the exterior
lamp switch (
page 110).

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Left license plate
lamp malfunction
The left license plate lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Right license plate
lamp malfunction
The right license plate lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
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Display message
Possible cause/consequence
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384 Practical hintsWhat to do if ….
Left reverse
lamp malfunction
The left backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Right reverse
lamp malfunction
The right backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Low beam, left
The left low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Low beam, right
The right low beam lamp is malfunc-
tioning.
Halogen headlamp:
Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Park. light,
front left
The left front parking lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Park. light,
front right
The right front parking lamp is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Remove key
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Display symbol
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Possible cause/consequence
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Side marker lamp,
front left
The left front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Side marker lamp,
front right
The right front side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Rear left side marker
lamp malfunction
The left rear side marker lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Rear right side marker
lamp malfunction
The right rear side marker lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Tail light, left
Back-up lamp on
The left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
This message will only appear if a
critical number of LEDs have
stopped working. A backup bulb
has been brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Tail light, right
Back-up lamp on
The right tail lamp is malfunction-
ing. This message will only appear if
a critical number of LEDs have
stopped working. A backup bulb
has been brought into use.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
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386 Practical hintsWhat to do if ….
Turn off
lights
You have forgotten to switch off the
headlamps when exiting the vehicle
and no SmartKey is in the starter
switch.

Switch off the headlamps.
Turn signal in
mirror, left
T h e l e f t t u r n s i g n a l i n t h e s i d e m i r r o r
is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Turn signal in
mirror, right
The right turn signal in the side mir-
ror is malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have stopped working.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Turn signal
,
front left
The left front turn signal is malfunc-
tioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Turn signal
,
front right
The right front turn signal is mal-
functioning.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Rear left turn signal
Back-up lamp on
The left rear turn signal is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb has been
brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Rear right turn signal
Back-up lamp on
The right rear turn signal is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb has been
brought into use.

Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
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392 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
In case of a flat tire, you may temporarily
use the spare wheel with collapsible tire
when observing the following restrictions:

Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).


Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as appropriate.


Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel with collapsible tire
mounted.
For more information, see “Rims and tires”
(
page 439).
Spare wheel bolts
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for spare wheel with
collapsible tire (located under plastic
cover on the outside of spare wheel
rim)
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The dimensions of the spare wheel with col-
lapsible tire are different from those of the
road wheels. As a result, the vehicle han-
dling characteristics change when driving
with a spare wheel with collapsible tire
mounted.
The spare wheel with collapsible tire should
only be used temporarily, and should be re-
placed with a regular road wheel as quickly
as possible.

400 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad-
justment.
iIf the headlamps are fogged up on the
inside as a result of high humidity,
driving the vehicle a short distance with
the lights on should clear up the
fogging.
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use
when lamps malfunction. Observe the
messages in the multifunction display
(page 382).