2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 mirror

264 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 265) 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!G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or in
the Information button do not come on
during the system self-check or if any of
these indicators remain illuminated
constantly in red and/or the message
Tele Aid Inoperative 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.

342 Operation
Vehicle care
Engine cleaning
Prior to cleaning the engine compartment,
make sure to protect electrical compo-
nents and connectors from the intrusion of
water and cleaning agents.
Corrosion protection, such as
MB Anticorrosion Wax should be applied to
the engine compartment after every en-
gine cleaning. Before applying, all control
linkage bushings and joints should be
lubricated. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys
should be protected from any wax.
Vehicle washing
In the winter, thoroughly remove all traces
of road salt as soon as possible.
When washing the vehicle underbody, do
not forget to clean the inner sides of the
wheels.Hand-wash
Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle
in direct sunlight.
Use only a mild car wash detergent,
such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo.
Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a
diffused jet of water.
Direct only a very weak spray towards
the ventilation intake.
Use plenty of water and rinse the
sponge and chamois frequently.
Rinse with clean water and thoroughly
dry with a chamois.
Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on
the finish.Automatic car wash
You can have your car washed in an auto-
matic car wash from the start. Automatic
car washes without brushes are prefera-
ble.
To protect the filter system, switch the
climate control (
page 178) or auto-
matic climate control (
page 190) to
air recirculation mode.
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be-
fore running it through the automatic car
wash.
!Do not use scouring agents on these parts.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the vehicle.
Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry
cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the paint.
!Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic
touchless car wash which uses caustic spray.
Otherwise the caustic spray will damage the
paint or ornamental moldings.
!Make sure that the windshield wiper switch
is set to0 (
page 56). Otherwise, the rain
sensor* could activate and cause the wipers to
move unintentionally. This may lead to vehicle
damage.
Due to the width of the vehicle, fold in exterior
rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle
through an automatic car wash to prevent
damage to the mirrors.

343 Operation
Vehicle care
Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of very dirty
chrome-plated parts, use a chrome clean-
er.Headlamps, tail lamps, side makers,
turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car
Shampoo, with plenty of water.Cleaning the windows and the wiper
blades
Make sure the hood is fully closed.
Switch on the ignition (page 37).
Turn combination switch to wiper
settingII (
page 56).
With wiper arms in vertical position,
switch off the ignition (
page 37).
iAfter running the vehicle through an
automatic car wash, wipe any wax off of the
windshield (
page 343). This will prevent
smears and reduce wiping noise which can be
caused by residual wax on the windshield.
When leaving the car wash, make sure that the
mirrors are folded out. Otherwise they may
vibrate.
!Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
moldings. Although ornamental moldings may
have chrome appearance, they could be made of
anodized aluminum that will be damaged when
cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead, use a
damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of which
you are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome
cleaner. If in doubt whether an ornamental mold-
ing is chrome-plated, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
!Only use window cleaners that are suitable
for plastic lamp lenses. Window cleaning solu-
tions which are not suitable may damage the
plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps. Therefore,
do not use abrasives, solvents or cleaners that
contain solvents.
Never apply strong force and use only a soft,
non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the lenses. Do
not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry cloth
or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens
surface.
!The windshield wipers must be in a vertical
position before folding them away from the wind-
shield. They could otherwise damage the hood.
Never open the hood when the wiper arms are
folded forward.
Warning!G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch be-
fore cleaning the windshield and/or the wip-
er blades. Otherwise, the wiper motor could
suddenly turn on and cause injury.


386 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Left Mirror
Turn SignalThe left turn signal in the side mirror
is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Right Mirror
Turn SignalThe right turn signal in the side mir-
ror is malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn Signal
Front LeftThe left front turn signal is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 400).
Turn Signal
Front RightThe right front turn signal is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 400).
Rear Left Turn Signal
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe left rear turn signal is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 400).
Rear Right Turn Signal
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe right rear turn signal is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 400).

402 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement

Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.

Switch the lights off before replacing a
bulb to prevent short circuits.

Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.

Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.

If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:

Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors

Bi-Xenon* lamps

Front fog lamps

High mounted brake lamp

Brake lamps

Front and rear side marker lamps

Parking/standing lamps in the tail
lamp assemblies
LampType
8Rear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)P21W
9High mounted brake
lampLED
aSide marker lampLED
bTail, parking, standing,
and brake lampLED
cLicense plate lampsC5W
dBackup lampP21W
eTurn signal lampPY 21 W
!Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the
vehicle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

449 Technical data
Main Dimensions
Main Dimensions
ModelSLK 280SLK 350SLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length161.0 in (4 089 mm)161.0 in (4 089 mm)161.1 in (4 093 mm)
Overall vehicle width
(exterior mirrors folded out)77.5 in (1 969 mm)77.5 in (1 969 mm)77.5 in (1 969 mm)
Overall vehicle height51.0 in (1 296 mm)51.1 in (1 298 mm)50.6 in (1 286 mm)
Overall vehicle height when
opening/closing hardtop60.8 in (1 544 mm)60.8 in (1 544 mm)60.4 in (1 534 mm)
Wheelbase95.7 in (2 430 mm)95.7 in (2 430 mm)95.7 in (2 430 mm)
Track, front60.2 in (1 530 mm)60.1 in (1 526 mm)60.0 in (1 524 mm)
Track, rear61.0 in (1 549 mm)61.0 in (1 549 mm)61.0 in (1 549 mm)
Turning circle34.5 ft (10.51 m)34.5 ft (10.51 m)34.5 ft (10.51 m)

459 Index
A
ABS 84
Indicator lamp 348, 349
Messages in the multifunction
display 362
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 159
Accessory weight 331
Accident 58
Air bags 66
Children in the vehicle 79
Front 69
Head-thorax 70
Knee bag 70
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 71
Passenger 69
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74
Safety guidelines 68
Air conditioning
Automatic climate control* 191
Climate control 180
Air conditioning refrigerant 453
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
AIRSCARF neck level heating* 105Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt
(Vehicle tool kit) 389, 416
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 457
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 90
Alarm system 90
Immobilizer 90
Tow-away alarm 91
Ashtray 32, 255
Aspect ratio 331
Audio search function 146
Audio system 193
Audio and telephone*, operation 193
CD changer* 212
CD operation 208
Introduction to satellite radio* 203
MP3 210
Operating and display elements 194
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 168
Automatic central locking 102
Control system 146
Automatic climate control* 182
Air conditioning refrigerant 452
Air conditioning, Cooling 191
Air recirculation mode 190Air vents 182, 188
Air volume 188
Automatic mode 186
Control panel 184
Deactivating 185
Defrosting 170, 189
Residual heat utilization 192
Sun sensor 25
Temperature 186
Automatic shift program 161
Automatic transmission*
Accelerator position 159
Automatic shift program 161
Automatic transmission fluid
(ATF) 300
Driving 53
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 167
Fluid level 300
Gear ranges 160
Gear selector lever 155
Gear selector lever
(Unlocking manually) 396
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 162
Gear selector lever positions 157

463 Index
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 289
Information label 439
System warranties 10
Engine
Cleaning 342
Compartment 294
Malfunction indicator lamp 27, 351
Number 439
Poly-V-belt layout 440
Starting 51
Tachometer 119
Technical data 441
Turning off 61
Engine oil 296, 453
Adding 299
Additives 453
Checking level (Control system) 296
Checking level (Dipstick) 298
Consumption 296
Messages in the multifunction
display 297, 377–379ESP®84, 86
Messages in the multifunction
display 362, 363
Warning lamp 352
ETD 79
Safety guidelines 68
Warning and indicator lamps 355
Exterior lamp switch 109
Exterior lighting
Lamps 400
Replacing bulbs 400
Exterior rear view mirrors see Mirrors
F
First aid kit 389
Flat tire 408
Inflating collapsible spare tire 418
Lifting vehicle 414
Lowering vehicle 420
Mounting spare wheel 414, 416
TIREFIT kit* 408
Floormat 258
Fog lamps 112, 401
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 114
Footwell lighting* 117Fuel
Additives 455
Consumption statistics (Control
system) 148
Filler flap 291
Fuel tank capacity 452
MON 292, 455
Premium unleaded
gasoline 292, 454
Refueling 291
Requirements 292, 455
Reserve warning lamp 355
RON 292, 455
Technical data 451
Fuel filler flap 291
Fuel gauge (Instrument cluster) 27
Fuses 432
Replacing 432