2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 Wing mirror control

107 Controls in detail
Memory function*
Memory function*
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver
should check and adjust the seat height,
seat position fore and aft, and seat back-
rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head re-
straint should also be adjusted for proper
height. See also the section on air bags for
proper seat positioning (
page 65).
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, operation
and comfort. Both the interior and exterior
rear view mirrors should be adjusted for
adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small chil-
dren should be seated in a properly se-
cured restraint system that complies with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 255 and Canadian Mo-
tor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.The following settings are stored when
using the buttons on the outer side of the
respective seat:
Driver and passenger seat:


Seat and backrest position
Driver only:


Steering wheel position


Exterior rear view mirrorsThe memory button and memory position
switch are located on the outer side of
each seat.
1Memory buttonM
2Memory position switch

Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
or

Open the respective door.
Warning!
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Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

136 Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various submenus.Detailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.Instrument cluster
Time/Date
Lighting
Vehicle
Convenience*
(page 137)
(page 139)
(page 143)
(page 147)
(page 147)
Selecting digital speed-
ometer display mode
Time synchronization
with head unit*
Daytime running lamp
mode (USA only)
Setting automatic locking
Activating
easy-entry/exit feature*
Selecting language
Setting the time (hours)
Locator lighting
Setting parking position
for exterior rear view
mirror*
Selecting display (speed
display or outside
temperature) for status
indicator
Setting the time
(minutes)
Night security
illumination
Setting the date (month)
Interior lighting delayed
shut-off
Setting the date (day)Setting the date (year)

147 Controls in detail
Control system
Vehicle submenu
Access the
Vehicle
submenu via the
Settings...
menu. Use the
Vehicle
sub-
menu to make general vehicle settings.
The following function is available:
For additional information on central lock-
ing, see “Automatic central locking”
(
page 101).Setting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate
the automatic locking system. With the
automatic locking system activated, the
vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h).

Move the selection marker with
buttonæorç to the
Vehicle

submenu.

Press buttonjork repeatedly
until you see
Automatic door lock
in
the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæorç to set the
automatic central locking to
On or
Off
.Convenience* submenu
Access the
Convenience
submenu via the
Settings...
menu. Use the
Convenience

submenu to change the settings for a num-
ber of convenience features.
The following functions are available:
Function
Page
Setting automatic locking
147
Function
Page
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature*
148
Setting parking position for
exterior rear view mirror*
148

148 Controls in detailControl systemActivating easy-entry/exit feature*
Use this function to activate and deacti-
vate the easy-entry/exit feature
(page 43).

Move the selection marker with
buttonæorç to the Convenience
submenu.

Press buttonjork repeatedly
until you see
Function Easy-entry
feature
in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæorç to set the
function to
On or
Off
.Setting parking position* for exterior
rear view mirror
Use this function to select whether the
passenger-side exterior rear view mirror
should be turned downward during parking
maneuvers when reverse gearR is en-
gaged.
For additional information, see “Storing
exterior rear view mirror parking position
(parking aid)” (
page 108).

Move the selection marker with
buttonæorç to the Convenience
submenu.
Warning!
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You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To cancel steering wheel movement, do one
of the following:

Move steering column lever*
(page 43).


Press one of the memory position but-
tons* or the memory buttonM*
(page 107).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.

149 Controls in detail
Control system

Press buttonjork repeatedly
until you see
Mirror adjustment
Parking aid in the multifunction dis-
play.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæorç to set the
function to
On or
Off
.
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:Fuel consumption statistics after start

Press buttonèorÿ repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonjork repeatedly
until you see
After start
in the multi-
function display.
1Statistics called up: since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average fuel consumption since start
4Average speed since start
5Distance driven since start
Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics after
start
149
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset
150
Calling up range (distance to
empty)
151
iWhen you enter the trip computer
menu, you will always see the fuel
consumption statistics after start first.

176 Controls in detailGood visibilitySun visors
The sun visors protect you from sun glare
while driving.
1Mirror lamp*
2Mounting*
3Mirror cover
4Sun visor

Swing sun visors down when you expe-
rience glare.

To use mirror and switch on mirror
lamp*, lift up mirror cover3.Warning!
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Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed
while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare
can endanger you and others.
iIf sunlight enters through a side win-
dow, disengage sun visor from
mounting*2 and pivot it to the side.
You then can slide the sun visor along
the pivot arm to a different position if
so desired.
The mirror lamp*1 will switch off as
soon as sun visor is disengaged from
mounting*2.!Close mirror cover3 if open before
you disengage the sun visor4 from
mounting*2 and pivot it to the side.

275 Controls in detail
Useful features
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 276) 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.A voice connection between the Response
Center and the occupants of the vehicle
will be established automatically soon af-
ter the emergency call has been initiated.
The Response Center will attempt to deter-
mine more precisely the nature of the
emergency provided they can speak to an
occupant of the vehicle.
The Tele Aid system is available if:


it has been activated and is operation-
al. Activation requires a subscription
for monitoring services, connection
and cellular air time.


the relevant cellular phone network
and GPS signals are available and pass
the information on to the Response
Center.
Warning!
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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
Malfunction.
Drive to workshop
is displayed in the
multifunction display after the system
self-check, a malfunction in the system 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.
iLocation of the vehicle on a map is only
possible if the vehicle is able to receive
signals from the GPS satellite network
and pass the information on to the
Response Center.

473 Index
N
NAV* menu 132
Navigation system see NAV*
Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF* (Seats)
Night security illumination (Control
system) 145
Normal occupant weight 345
O
Occupant distribution 345
Occupant safety 64
Children 66, 75
Infant and child restraint systems 72,
75
Seat belts 47, 68, 71
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting* 164
Operating safety 16, 203
Operating vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings see Vehicle care
Outside temperature indicator 121, 129
Outside temperature/speed 138
Overhead control panel 30
Overspeed range 121, 460P
Paintwork see Vehicle care
Panic alarm 80
Parcel net (Storage compartment) 267
Parking 296
And locking 59
Parking aid see Parking position*
Parking brake 52, 59
Parking lamps 110, 401
Parking position* 108
Activation (Control system) 148
Exterior rear view mirrors 175
Parts service 434
Passenger air bag see Air bags
Passenger compartment 301
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 367
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Phone book see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 359
Poly-V-belt drive 437, 460
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 332
Power outlet 271
Power seat* see Seats
Power train 461Power washer see Vehicle care
Power windows 246
Operating rear side windows 248
Operating with retractable hardtop
switch 248
Summer opening/convenience
closing* 249
Synchronizing 251
Practical hints
Fuses 430
Lamps in instrument cluster 362
Spare wheel bolts 392
Towing vehicle 426
Vehicle jack 389
What to do if... 362
Premium unleaded gasoline 452
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 345
Program mode selector switch* 461
Automatic transmission* 163
PSI 345