2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 steering

470 IndexH
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 359
Hazard warning flasher 117
Head restraint height (Seats) 41
Headlamps
Bi-Xenon* 401, 457
Cleaning system* 173, 315, 456
Night security illumination (Control
system) 145
Switching off 60
Switching on 55
Headliner, cleaning 360
Head-thorax air bag 71, 459
Heating
Seats* 104
Steering wheel* 288
High beam
Flasher 115
Headlamps 55, 115
Headlamps, bulbs 401
High mounted brake lamp 401
High-performance brake system
(SLK 55 AMG) 295
Hood 307
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 297I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 36
Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems
Infant and child restraint systems 75
Instrument cluster 25, 120, 459
Clock 122
Lamps, indicator and warning 362
Overview 24
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior rear view mirror see Mirrors
Intermittent/interval wiping see Wind-
shield wipers
J
Jack (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Lifting vehicle 413
Lowering vehicle 419
Jump starting 424K
Key 209
Kickdown (Automatic
transmission*) 162, 459
Kilopascal 345
Kneebag see Air bags

472 IndexM
Main dimensions 447
Maintenance service indicator (Control
system) 350
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 460
Service indicator, calling up 351
Manual seat see Seats
Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG 169
Manual transmission 155
Driving 53
Gearshift pattern 51
Starting with SmartKey 51
Maximum inflation pressure 345
Maximum load rating 345
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 345
Mechanical key see SmartKey
Memory function* 107, 460
Menus
AUDIO 129
Convenience* submenu 147
Instrument cluster submenu 137
Lighting submenu 143
NAV* 132
Overview (Control system) 126, 127,
136Settings 134
Settings submenus 135
Standard display 128
TEL* 151
Time/Date submenu 139
Trip computer 149
Vehicle status message memory 132
Vehicle submenu 147
Messages in display 368
Cruise control 370
ESP
®
371
Maintenance service indicator 350
SRS 372
Symbols 374
Transmission 372
Vehicle status message memory 132
Mirror lamp* see Sun visors
Mirrors 173
Additional turn signals 401
Adjusting 45
Antiglare position 173
Auto-dimming* 174
Exterior rear view mirrors 45
Interior rear view mirror 45
Parking position* 108, 148, 175MOExtended system* 333
MON 304, 460
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 220
Multifunction display 123, 460
Engine oil messages 309
Messages 132
Messages with symbols 374
Messages with text 368
Operation see Control system
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124,
460
Heating* 288

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Service
Information 12
Maintenance Booklet 12
Service and warranty
Booklet 435
Information 10
Service life (Tires) 318
Service system
Maintenance service indicator 350
Parts service 434
Settings menu (Control system) 134
Shelf behind roll bar 268
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 360
Shift lock* 462
Side marker lamps 401
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 345
SmartKey 92
Checking batteries 97
Factory setting 94
Global locking 95
Global unlocking 94
Locking and unlocking 92Loss of SmartKey or mechanical
key 97
Mechanical key 394
Panic button 80
Positions in starter switch 36
Power windows,
opening/closing* 249
Remote control 92
Replacing batteries 398
Restoring to factory setting 96
Retractable hardtop,
opening/closing* 257
Selective setting 95
Starting engine 50
Turning off engine 61
Unlocking the trunk lid 96
Snow chains 349
Spare fuses (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Spare parts see Parts service
Spare wheel 391
SRS 73, 462
Display message 372
Indicator lamp 366Standard display menu (Control
system) 128
Standing lamps 110, 401
Standing water, driving instructions 300
Starter switch positions 36
Starting 36, 50
Difficulties with 52
Position in starter switch 36
Steering column see Steering wheel
Steering wheel
Adjusting 42
Heating* 288
Steering wheel gearshift control
SLK 280* 165
SLK 350* 165
SLK 55 AMG 167
Stolen vehicle, Recovery services
(Tele Aid) 280
Storage compartments 266
Storing tires 319
Summer opening*
Power windows 249
Retractable hardtop 257
Sun visors 176
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols in display 374

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Removing wheel 415
Retreads 317
Rims and tires 439
Rotating 347
Run Flat Indicator* 329
Service life 318
Sizes 439
Snow chains 349
Spare wheel 391
Speed rating 298
Storing 319
Supplemental tire inflation pressure
information 304
Temperature 343
Traction 298
Tread depth 319, 348
Treadwear indicators (TWI) 297
Wear pattern 347
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Winter 348
Tools see Vehicle tool kit
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems
Towing (Vehicle) 426
Traction 163, 346Transmission, display message 372
Transporting the vehicle 89
Traveling abroad 301
Tread 346
Tread depth 319, 348
Treadwear indicators 297, 346
Trip computer menu (Control
system) 149
Trunk 98
Cargo compartment cover 253
Lighting 118
Trunk lid emergency release 100
Trunk lid lock 395
Unlocking with SmartKey 96
Turn signals 55, 401
Additional in mirrors 401
TWI see Treadwear indicatorsU
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 346
Unlocking 34
Centrally from inside 102
In an emergency 280
With SmartKey 34
Upholstery
Cleaning 360
Useful features
Ashtray 269
Cigarette lighter 270
Cup holder 268
Floormat (Driver’s side only) 271
Garage door opener* 281
Heated steering wheel* 288
Parcel net 267
Power outlet 271
Storage compartments, interior 266
Tele Aid 273
Telephone* 272