2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS wheel

462 Index
Phone book see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 342
Poly-V-belt drive 432
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 317
Power outlet 257
Power seat* see Seats
Power washer see Vehicle care
Power windows 235
Operating rear side windows 237
Operating with retractable hardtop
switch 237
Summer opening/convenience
closing* 238
Synchronizing 239Practical hints
Fuses 425
Lamps in instrument cluster 346
Spare wheel bolts 386
Towing vehicle 421
Vehicle jack 383
What to do if... 346
Premium unleaded gasoline 446
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 329
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 161
PSI 329R
RACETIMER see Control system menus,
AMG
Radio
Operation (Audio system) 199
Operation (Control system) 133
Satellite* (USA only) 134
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 287
Reading lamps 117
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 170
Recommended inflation pressure 329
Recovery services for stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid*) 269
Refrigerant (Air conditioning) 445
Refueling 291
Regular checks 292
Remote control see SmartKey

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Service system
Maintenance service indicator 334
Parts service 428
Settings menu (Control system) 136
Shelf behind roll bar 254
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission* 161
Shifting, Automatic transmission 155
Side marker lamps 394
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 329
SmartKey 94
Checking batteries 98
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96
Global unlocking 96
Locking and unlocking 94
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical
key 98Mechanical key 387
Panic button 83
Positions in starter switch 37
Power windows,
opening/closing* 238
Remote control 94
Replacing batteries 391
Restoring to factory setting 98
Retractable hardtop,
opening/closing* 244
Selective setting 97
Starting engine 51
Turning off engine 61
Snow chains 333
Spare fuses (Vehicle tool kit) 382
Spare parts see Parts service
Spare wheel 385SRS
Indicator lamp 353
Messages in the multifunction
display 360
Standard display menu (Control
system) 127
Standing lamps 109, 394
Standing water, driving instructions 287
Starter switch positions 37
Starting 37, 51
Difficulties with 52
Position in starter switch 37
Steering column see Steering wheel
Steering wheel
Adjusting 43
Heating* 276
Lock 52

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Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting
Automatic transmission* 163
Stolen vehicle, Recovery services
(Tele Aid*) 269
Storage compartments 32, 252
Armrest 32, 252
Between seat backrests 32, 253
Cup holder 32, 254
Door pockets 32
Glove box 32, 252
Parcel net 32, 253
Storage tray 32
Telephone* compartment 32, 252
Trunk 32
Storing tires 306
Summer opening*
Power windows 238
Retractable hardtop 244
Sun visors 170
Symbols in display 366T
Tachometer 119
Tail lamps 395
Tar stains see Vehicle care
TDMA or CDMA network phones
(Telephone*) 226
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 445
Brake fluid 446
Coolants 448
Electrical system 440
Engine 433
Engine oil 445
Fuel additives 447
Fuel requirements 447
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 443
Headlamp cleaning system* 450
Main dimensions 441
Parts service 428
Premium unleaded gasoline 446
Rims and tires 434
Weights 442
Windshield washer system 450Tele Aid system* 261
Call priority 268
Initiating an emergency call 264
Remote door unlock 269
Requirements 262
Roadside Assistance 265
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 269
System self-check 263
Telephone* 258
Changing mobile phone cradle 261
Compartment 33, 252
GSM network phones 219
Inserting in cradle 259
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 261
Operation 149, 193
Removing from cradle 260
Tightening torque
Wheel bolts 413

466 Index
Time and date synchronization with head
unit* (Control system) 141
TIN 329
Tire and Loading Information 308
Tire and loading terminology 327
Tire care and maintenance 305
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 404
Air pressure 327
Checking 312, 314
Tire inspection 305
Tire load rating 329
Tire ply composition and material
used 329
Tire speed rating 320, 330
Tire terminology 327
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 401
Vehicle tool kit 382, 383Tires 304, 434
Cleaning 306
Direction of rotation 307
Driving instructions 283
Flat tire 401
Important guidelines 304
Inflating with air pump 411
MOExtended* 434
Mounting wheel 409
Removing wheel 409
Retreads 304
Rims and tires 434
Rotating 330
Run Flat Indicator* 315
Service life 305
Sizes 434
Snow chains 333
Spare wheel 385
Speed rating 285Storing 306
Temperature 326
Traction 284
Tread depth 306, 332
Treadwear indicators (TWI) 283
Wear pattern 331
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 382
Winter 332
Tools see Vehicle tool kit
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems
Towing (Vehicle) 421
Traction 88, 330
Transmission
Messages in the multifunction
display 360
Transmission see Automatic transmis-
sion* or Manual Transmission
Transporting the vehicle 92
Traveling abroad 287

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Tread 330
Tread depth 306, 332
Treadwear indicators 283, 330
Trip computer menu (Control
system) 148
Trunk 100
Lighting 116
Luggage cover 241
Trunk lid emergency release 101
Trunk lid lock 388
Turn signals 55, 394
Additional in mirrors 394
TWI see Treadwear indicatorsU
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 330
Unlocking 36
Centrally from inside 102
In an emergency 269
With SmartKey 36
Upholstery
Cleaning 343
Useful features
Ashtray 255
Cigarette lighter 256
Cup holder 254
Floormat (Driver’s side only) 257
Garage door opener* 270
Heated steering wheel* 276
Parcel net 253
Power outlet 257
Storage compartments, interior 252
Tele Aid* 261V
Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 382
Vehicle
Battery 303, 415
Bulbs 393
Fuses 425
Individual settings (Control
system) 136
Jump starting 419
Lifting with jack 407
Locking 62
Proper use of 16
Towing 421
Unlocking/locking in an
emergency 387
Vehicle capacity weight 330
Vehicle care 337
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 383

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Vehicle loading terminology 327
Vehicle status message memory menu
(Control system) 135
Vehicle tool kit 32, 382
Collapsible wheel chock 384
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
VIN 431
W
Warning sounds
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Exterior lighting 62, 99, 109
Maintenance service indicator 335
Panic alarm 83
Parking brake 53, 348
Seat belts 78, 351, 352
Tow-away alarm 91
Warranty coverage 429Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care
Wear pattern (Tires) 331
Weights 442
Wheel bolts 386
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 382
Wheel wrench (Vehicle tool kit) 382
Wheels
Tightening torque 413
Wheels see Tires
Where will I find...? 382
Wind screen* 246
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Washer fluid reservoir 302
Washer system 450
Windshield wipers 56
Replacing wiper blades 399
Wiper blades, cleaning 340Winter driving 332
Instructions 286
Snow chains 333
Tires 332
Winter tires 332
Wood trims
Cleaning 343