2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS service indicator message

455 Index
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 144
Interior lighting 145
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
Wile driving 58
With starting the engine 52
Digital speedometer 128
Dimensions, Vehicle 441
Dipstick see Oil dipstick
Direction of rotation (Tires) 307
Display text see Messages in the
multifunction display
Displays
Digital speedometer 128
Maintenance service indicator 334
Multifunction display 121
Outside temperature 128
Symbol messages 366
Text messages 358
Vehicle status message memory 135
Vehicle status messages 356Distance to empty (range), Trip
computer 149
Door
Control panel 34
Entry lamps 117
Locking in an emergency 388
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 94
Opening from inside 99
Remote door unlock, Tele Aid* 269
Unlocking in an emergency 387
DOT 328
Drink holder see Cup holder
Drinking and driving 279
Driver’s air bag see Air bagsDriving 53
Abroad 287
Accelerator position 159
Automatic transmission* 53
Driving off 282
Fuel saving 279
Hydroplaning 284
In winter 286
Instructions 48, 279
Kickdown 159
Manual transmission 53
Standing water 287
Tires 283
Driving safety systems 84
ABS 84
BAS 86
Electronic traction system 88
ESP
®86
Driving systems
Cruise control 247
Driving tips 159

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Manual transmission 153
Driving 53
Gearshift pattern 51
Starting with SmartKey 51
Maximum inflation pressure 329
Maximum load rating 328
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 328
Mechanical key see SmartKey
Memory function* 107
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in the multifunction display see
Multifunction display messages
Mirror lamp* see Sun visors
Mirrors 168
Additional turn signals 394
Adjusting 46
Antiglare position 168
Auto-dimming* 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Interior rear view mirror 46Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 317, 414
MON 292, 447
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 210
Multifunction display 121
Multifunction display messages 356
ABS 358
Air bags 361–364
Battery, Vehicle 366
Brake fluid 367
Brakes 367
Bulbs 375–380
Coolant 368–370
Cruise control 358
Doors 371
Engine oil 372–373
ESP
®358, 359Passenger front air bag 363
Fuel 374
Hood 375
Maintenance service indicator 334
Parking brake 366
Retractable hardtop 374, 381
Run Flat Indicator* 365
Seat belt 381
SmartKey 375
SRS 360
Symbol messages 366
Telephone* 381
Text messages 358
Transmission 360
Trunk lid 381
Vehicle status message memory 135
Washer fluid 381
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 122
Heating* 276

461 Index
N
Navigation system* 135
Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF*
Neutral gear position
Automatic transmission* 155, 157
Manual transmission 154
Night security illumination (Control
system) 144
Normal occupant weight 329
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 430
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 329
Occupant safety 64
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74
OCS 71
Seat belts 48, 68
SRS 64OCS 71
Self-test 75
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 162
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 163
Operating safety 16, 193
Operating vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings see Vehicle care
Outside temperature indicator 119, 128
Outside temperature/speed 140
Overhead control panel 31
Overspeed range 119P
Paintwork code 430
Paintwork see Vehicle care
Panic alarm 83
Parcel net (Storage compartment) 253
Parking 59, 282
Parking brake 53, 59
Parking lamps 109, 394
Parts service 428
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Pas-
senger front air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger air bag see Air bags
Passenger compartment 287
Passenger front air bag
Messages in the multifunction
display 361–364
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 354
Passenger safety see Occupant safety

464 Index
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

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

468 Index
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