2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG rear view mirror

Contents
Control system .................................. 121
Multifunction display .................... 121
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 122
Menus .......................................... 124
Standard display menu ................ 127
AMG menu ................................... 128
AUDIO menu ................................ 133
NAV* menu .................................. 135
Vehicle status message
memory menu .............................. 135
Settings menu .............................. 136
Trip computer menu..................... 148
TEL* menu ................................... 149
Manual transmission ......................... 153
Shifting into reverse ..................... 154Automatic transmission*.................... 155
Gear selector lever........................ 155
Shifting procedure ........................ 156
Gear selector lever positions ........ 157
Driving tips.................................... 159
Gear ranges .................................. 160
Automatic shift program ............... 161
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting ................................... 162
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* ................ 163
Manual shift program* .................. 165
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 167
Good visibility ..................................... 168
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 168
Rear view mirrors .......................... 168
Sun visors ..................................... 169
Rear window defroster .................. 170Climate control................................... 172
Switching climate control
system on/off............................... 175
Setting the temperature ............... 175
Adjusting air distribution .............. 176
Adjusting air volume ..................... 177
Basic settings ............................... 177
Front defroster ............................. 177
Air recirculation mode .................. 178
Air conditioning ............................ 180
Residual engine heat utilization .... 181
Automatic climate control* ................ 182
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 185
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 186
Setting the temperature ............... 186
Adjusting air distribution .............. 187
Adjusting air volume ..................... 188
Front defroster ............................. 189
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 189
Air recirculation mode .................. 190
Air conditioning ............................ 191
Residual heat and ventilation........ 192

23 At a glance
Exterior view
ItemPage
1Trunk
Opening the trunk99
Closing the trunk100
Spare wheel392
Vehicle tool kit389
2Rear lamps400
3Rear window defroster170
4Fuel filler flap291
Refueling291
Gasoline454
5Doors
Locking and unlocking94
Opening98
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency394
ItemPage
6Towing428
Installing towing eye bolt429
7Tires and wheels304
Checking tire inflation
pressure313
General information304
Flat tire408
8Front lamps400
9Hood
Opening294
Engine oil296,
453
Coolant300,
456
ItemPage
aWindshield wipers56
Wiper blades, replacing406
Wiper blades, cleaning343
bWindshield
Cleaning with wiper fluid58
Cleaning343
cRetractable hardtop240
Opening/closing242
Wind screen246
Luggage cover241
dExterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting46
Auto-dimming rear view
mirrors*168

30 At a glance
Center console
Lower partItemPage
1Automatic transmission*:
Gear selector lever155,
157
Manual transmission:
Gearshift lever153
2Retractable hardtop switch240
3Tow-away alarm
deactivation switch91
4Parking brake lever53, 59
5Storage/telephone*
compartment253
ItemPage
6Passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror button46,
168
7Driver’s side exterior rear
view mirror button46,
168
8Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment button46
9Automatic transmission*:
Program mode selector
switch161

31 At a glance
Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel
ItemPage
1Interior lighting on/off116
2Interior lighting automatic
control switch116
3Right reading lamp on/off117
4Tele Aid* (emergency call
system) button262
5Garage door opener*270
6Sensor for auto-dimming
rear view mirrors*168
7Interior rear view mirror46,
168
8Microphone for Tele Aid*
and telephone*262,
259
9Left reading lamp on/off117

39 Getting started
Adjusting
Adjusting
Seats
The seats can be adjusted either manually
or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s
equipment.
Warning!G
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and
rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-
tening of seat belts, must be done before
the vehicle is put into motion.
Warning!G
Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
back in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide un-
der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the seat belt would apply force at
the abdomen or neck. That could cause se-
rious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and
seat belts provide the best restraint when
the wearer is in a position that is as upright
as possible and seat belts are properly posi-
tioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt (
page 48).
Observe the following points:

Adjust the seat backrest until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.

Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
The position should be as far back as
possible with the driver still able to
operate the controls properly.

Adjust head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the
center of the head restraint supports
the back of the head at eye level.

Never place hands under the seat or
near any moving parts while a seat is
being adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.

42 Getting started
Adjusting
Seat fore and aft adjustment
Press the horizontal switch forward or
backward in direction of arrows1.
Seat height
Press the horizontal switch up or down
in direction of arrows2 and adjust the
seat height until your legs are slightly
supported.
Seat backrest tilt
Press the vertical switch forward or
backward in direction of arrows3.
Seat cushion tilt
Press the horizontal switch up or down
in direction of arrows4 until your
upper legs are lightly supported.Head restraint height
Head restraint
Adjust the height of head restraints
manually by pulling them upwards or
pushing them downwards.
iThe memory function* (page 107) lets
you store the settings for power seats*, steering
wheel adjustment (electrical)*, and exterior rear
view mirrors.
Warning!G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the head
restraint supports the back of the head at
eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are in-
tended to help reduce injuries during an
accident.
iAdjust the head restraint in such a way that
it is as close to the head as possible.

44 Getting started
Adjusting
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical*
The steering wheel adjustment stalk is
located on the lower left of the steering
column.
1Adjusting steering wheel, in or out
2Adjusting steering wheel, up or down
Switch on the ignition (page 37).
or
Open the driver’s door.Adjusting steering wheel in or out
Move stalk forward or back in direction
of arrows1 until a comfortable steer-
ing wheel position is reached with your
arms slightly bent at the elbow.
Adjusting steering wheel up or down
Move the stalk up or down in direction
of arrows2.Easy-entry/exit feature*
This feature allows for easier entry into and
exit from the vehicle. When entering and
exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in
its uppermost position.
The easy-entry/exit feature can be activat-
ed or deactivated in the
Convenience
submenu of the control system
(
page 147).
iThe memory function* (page 107) lets
you store the settings for the steering wheel to-
gether with the settings for the exterior rear view
mirrors and the driver’s seat position.

46 Getting started
Adjusting
Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions.
Interior rear view mirror
Adjust the interior rear view mirror
manually.
For more information, see “Rear view
mirrors” (
page 168).Exterior rear view mirrors
Warning!G
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in mo-
tion. All steering wheel adjustment must be
completed before setting the vehicle in mo-
tion. Driving off with the steering wheel still
adjusting could cause the driver to lose con-
trol of the vehicle.Warning!G
Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
terior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
!If an exterior rear view mirror housing is
forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or
rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by
applying firm pressure until it snaps into place.
The exterior rear view mirror housing is now
properly positioned and you can adjust the
mirror in the usual manner.