2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG bulb

461 Index
Climate control 172
Air conditioning refrigerant 452
Air conditioning, Cooling 180
Air recirculation mode 178
Air vents 172
Air volume 177
Control panel 174
Defrosting 170, 177
Residual heat utilization 181
Switching on/off 175
Temperature 175
Clock 120
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 331
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) 447
Collapsible wheel chock 391
COMAND* system 29
Driving instructions 287
Navigation 135
Combination switch 113
High beam flasher 113
High beam headlamps 55, 113
Low beam headlamps 55
Turn signals 55
Windshield wipers 56
Control system 121Control system menus 124
AMG 128
AUDIO 133
NAV* 135
Settings 136
Standard display 127
TEL* 149
Trip computer 148
Vehicle status message memory 135
Control system submenus
Convenience* 147
Instrument cluster 139
Lighting 143
Time/Date 141
Vehicle 146
Convenience opening/closing*
Power windows 238
Retractable hardtop 244
Coolant 456
Adding water 293
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 457
Checking coolant level 300
Messages in the multifunction
display 374–376
Technical data 452
Temperature 289Temperature gauge (Multifunction
display) 127
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 114
Replacing bulbs 400
Cruise control 248
Messages in the multifunction
display 362
Cup holder 255
Curb weight 331
D
Date (Control system) 142
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Setting 143
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting
Rear window 170
Windshield (Automatic climate
control*) 189
Windshield (Climate control) 177
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 144
Interior lighting 145
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
Wile driving 58
With starting the engine 52

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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

464 Index
G
Garage door opener* 270
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 331
Gear range
Automatic transmission 160
Limiting 160
Shifting into optimal 163, 165
Gear selector lever 155
Gearshift pattern 155
Position 156, 157
Shifting procedure 156
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 162
Global locking/unlocking see SmartKey
Glove box 253
Good visibility 168
GPS 90, 91
Tele Aid system* 262
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GSM network phones (Telephone*) 219
GVW 331
GVWR 332H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 345
Hazard warning flasher 115, 116
Head restraint height (Seats) 42
Headlamps
Bi-Xenon* 401
Cleaning system* 168, 301, 458
Night security illumination
(Control system) 144
Switching off 61
Switching on 55
Headliner, cleaning 345
Head-thorax air bag 70
Heating
Seats* 104
Steering wheel* 276
High beam
Flasher 113
Headlamps 55, 113
Headlamps, bulbs 401
High beam headlamps 109
High mounted brake lamp 402
High-performance brake system 281
Hood 294
Horn 25
Hydroplaning 284I
Identification labels see Labels
Ignition (Position in starter switch) 37
Immobilizer see Anti-theft systems
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Instrument cluster 27, 118
Clock 120
Lamps, indicator and warning 348
Overview 26
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior rear view mirror see Mirrors
Intermittent/interval wiping see
Windshield wipers
J
Jack (Vehicle tool kit) 389
Lifting vehicle 414
Lowering vehicle 420
Jump starting 426
K
Key, Mechanical
Valet locking 101
Kickdown 159
Kilopascal 332
Knee bag see Air bags

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Manual transmission 153
Driving 53
Gearshift pattern 51
Starting with SmartKey 51
Maximum inflation pressure 332
Maximum load rating 332
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 332
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 401
Adjusting 46
Antiglare position 168
Auto-dimming* 168
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Interior rear view mirror 46
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 321, 421
MON 292, 455Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 210
Multifunction display 121
Multifunction display messages 360
ABS 362
Air bags 365–368
Battery, Vehicle 372
Brake fluid 373
Brakes 373
Bulbs 381–386
Coolant 374–376
Cruise control 362
Doors 371
Engine oil 377–379
ESP
®362, 363
Fuel 379
Hood 371
Low tire pressure 387
Maintenance service indicator 337
Parking brake 372
Passenger front air bag 367
Retractable hardtop 380, 388
Run Flat Indicator* 369
SmartKey 381SRS 364
Symbol messages 371
Telephone* 388
Text messages 362
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 370
Transmission 364
Trunk lid 371
Vehicle status message memory 135
Washer fluid 388
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 122
Heating* 276
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 332
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 438

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Useful features
Ashtray 255
Cigarette lighter 256
Cup holder 255
Floormat (Driver’s side only) 258
Garage door opener* 270
Heated steering wheel* 276
Parcel net 254
Power outlet 257
Storage compartments, interior 253
Tele Aid* 262
V
Vehicle
Battery 302, 422
Bulbs 400
Fuses 432
Individual settings (Control
system) 136
Jump starting 426
Lifting with jack 414
Locking 62
Proper use of 16
Towing 428
Unlocking/locking in an
emergency 394Vehicle capacity weight 333
Vehicle care 340
Chrome-plated exhaust tip 346
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 390
Vehicle loading terminology 331
Vehicle status message memory menu
(Control system) 135
Vehicle tool kit 32, 389
Collapsible wheel chock 391
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
VIN 439
W
Warning sounds
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Exterior lighting 62, 98, 109
Maintenance service indicator 338
Panic alarm 83
Parking brake 53, 350
Seat belts 78, 353, 354
Tow-away alarm 91
Warranty coverage 437
Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care
Wear pattern (Tires) 334
Weights 450
Wheel bolts 393Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 389
Wheel wrench (Vehicle tool kit) 389
Wheels
Tightening torque 420
Wheels see Tires
Where will I find...? 389
Wind screen* 246
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Washer fluid reservoir 301
Washer system 458
Windshield wipers 56
Replacing wiper blades 406
Wiper blades, cleaning 343
Winter driving 335
Instructions 286
Snow chains 336
Tires 335
Winter tires 335
Wood trims
Cleaning 346