2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 control system

126 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu5Menu6Menu7Menu8
Vehicle status message
memory1SettingsTrip computerTEL*
(page 135)(page 136)(page 148)(page 149)
Commands/submenus
Calling up vehicle malfunction,
warning and system status
messages stored in memoryResetting to factory settingsFuel consumption statistics
since startLoading phone book
Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics
since last resetSearching for name in phone
book
Time/Date submenuResetting fuel consumption
statisticsRedialing
Lighting submenuDistance to empty
Vehicle submenu
Convenience* submenu
1The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.

127 Controls in detail
Control system
Standard display menu
The multifunction display shows the main
odometer and trip odometer. This default
setting is referred to as the standard
display.
1Main odometer
2Trip odometer
If another display is shown instead of the
standard display:
Press buttonèorÿ repeatedly
until the standard display appears in
the multifunction display.
Press buttonk orj to select
the functions in the standard display
menu.The following functions are available:Checking coolant temperature
FunctionPage
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only)
or
TPMS (USA only)315
317
Checking coolant temperature127
Displaying digital speedometer
or outside temperature128
Calling up maintenance service
indicator337
Checking engine oil level
(SLK 55 AMG only)296
Warning!G

Driving when your engine is overheated
can cause some fluids which may have
leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire. You could be seriously
burned.

Steam from an overheated engine can
cause serious burns and can occur just
by opening the hood. Stay away from
the engine if you see or hear steam com-
ing from it.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from
other traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of
the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle
until the engine has cooled down.

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When in the standard display menu,
press buttonjork repeatedly
until the coolant temperature appears
in the multifunction display.Displaying digital speedometer or
outside temperature
Press buttonjork repeatedly
until the digital speedometer appears
in the multifunction display.
The current vehicle speed or the
outside temperature appears in the
multifunction display.
Example illustration for selected vehicle
speed
AMG menu
The main screen of the AMG menu shows
you the gear currently engaged as well as
the engine oil temperature.
Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the AMG menu appears in the
multifunction display.
1Gear indicator
2Engine oil temperature
!Excessive coolant temperature triggers a
warning message in the multifunction display
(
page 374).
The engine should not be operated with a
coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C).
Doing so may cause serious engine damage
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
iDuring severe operating conditions, e.g.
stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature
may rise close to 248°F (120°C).
iYou can select to either display the digital
speedometer or the outside temperature
indicator (
page 140).
iThis function is only available in AMG
vehicles.

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Use buttons k or j to select the
following functions in the AMG menu:Vehicle supply voltage
Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until you see the AMG menu.
Press button j repeatedly until the
vehicle supply voltage appears in the
multifunction display.
1Gear indicator
2Vehicle supply voltageRACETIMER
The RACETIMER allows you to time and
save driving stretches in hours, minutes
and seconds.
Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the AMG menu appears in the
multifunction display.
iThe engine oil temperature symbol
flashes if the engine oil temperature has not yet
reached 80°C. During this time, avoid driving at
full engine speed.
FunctionPage
Vehicle supply voltage129
RACETIMER129
Overall analysis132
Lap analysis132
iIf the engine reaches the overspeed range in
the manual shift program (
page 165), the
menu will be shown in red. In addition, you will
see
UP n e x t t o g e a r i n d i c a t o r 1 as a reminder to
upshift.
Warning!G
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is permitted. Racing on public roads
is prohibited under all circumstances and
the driver is and must always remain
responsible for following posted speed
limits.


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Press button j repeatedly until the
RACETIMER appears in the
multifunction display.
1Gear indicator
2RACETIMER
3Lap numberStarting the RACETIMER
Press button æ.
The timer starts.
Displaying intermediate time
Press button ç while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time is shown for
5 seconds.Stopping the RACETIMER
Press button æ.
The timer stops.
iYou can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or the starter switch is in
position2 (
page 37).
iWhile the RACETIMER is being displayed,
you cannot adjust the audio volume using
buttonsæ or ç.
iWhen you stop the vehicle and turn the
SmartKey to position 1 (
page 37), the
RACETIMER stops timing. Timing is resumed
when you switch the ignition back on
(
page 37) or restart the engine (page 51)
and then press the æbutton.


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Saving lap time and starting a new lap
Press button ç while the timer is
running.
The intermediate time will be shown for
5 seconds.
Press button ç within 5 seconds.
The intermediate time shown will be
saved as a lap time.
The RACETIMER begins timing the new
lap. The new lap begins to be timed as
soon as the intermediate time is called
up.1Gear indicator
2RACETIMER
3Best lap time
4Lap number
Resetting current lap
Press button æ while the timer is
running.
The timer stops.
Press button ç.
The lap time is reset to “0”.Deleting all laps
Press button æ while the timer is
running.
The timer stops.
Press the reset button twice
(
page 26).
Press button æ.
The timer starts. The saved laps are de-
leted.
iYou can save up to nine laps.iIt is not possible to delete a single saved lap.
iWhen you turn off the engine, the
RACETIMER will be reset to “0” after
30 seconds. All laps are deleted.

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Overall analysis
Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the AMG menu appears in the
multifunction display.
Press button j repeatedly until the
overall analysis appears in the
multifunction display.
1Overall analysis of RACETIMER
2Overall driving time
3Maximum speed
4Overall distance driven
5Average speedLap analysis
Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the AMG menu appears in the
multifunction display.
Press button j repeatedly until the
lap analysis appears in the
multifunction display.
1Lap number
2Lap time
3Maximum speed
4Lap length
5Average speed during lap
Press button j or k to see other
lap analyses.
iThese functions are only available if you
have saved at least one lap and have stopped
the RACETIMER.iThese functions are only available if you
have saved at least two laps and have stopped
the RACETIMER.
iEach lap is shown in its own submenu. The
fastest lap is indicated by flashing symbol 1.

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Control system
AUDIO menu
The functions in the
AUDIO menu operate
the audio equipment which you currently
have turned on.
If no audio equipment is currently switched
on, the message
AUDIO OFF appears in the
multifunction display.
The following functions are available:Selecting radio station
Switch on the radio (page 199).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to the separate operating instruc-
tions.
Press buttonèorÿ repeatedly
until the currently tuned station
appears in the multifunction display.
1Waveband setting or stored memory
position (
FM1 through FM9)
2Tuned station
Press buttonjork repeatedly
until the desired station is found.
The station search depends on the
selected setting in the
Vehicle
submenu of the control system
(
page 146).
Pressing buttonkorj will
either start a frequency scan or select
the next stored radio station.
FunctionPage
Selecting radio station133
Selecting satellite radio
station* (USA only)134
Operating the CD player134
iYou can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio
(
page 201).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
Refer to the separate operating instructions.