2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG language

118 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
A full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section (
page 26).
1To brighten instrument cluster
illumination (knob+)
2To dim instrument cluster
illumination (knob-)
3Reset buttonJ
The instrument cluster is activated when
you

open a door

switch on the ignition (page 37)

press reset buttonJ

switch on the exterior lampsFor information on changing the instru-
ment cluster settings, e.g. the language,
see “Instrument cluster submenu”
(
page 139).Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
Adjusting
Use knobs 1 or 2 to adjust the illumina-
tion brightness of the instrument cluster.
To brighten illumination
Press knob1 briefly.
The instrument cluster illumination
brightens.
To dim illumination
Press knob2 briefly.
The instrument cluster illumination
dims.
iOpening a door or pressing the reset
buttonJ without switching on the ignition or
the exterior lighting activates the multifunction
display illumination only for 30 seconds.
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see
information about your driving conditions,
such as speed or outside temperature,
warning/indicator lamps,
malfunction/warning messages or the
failure of any systems. Driving characteris-
tics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, do so with
added caution. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
iThe instrument cluster illumination
automatically adjusts to the ambient light.
You can only adjust the brightness of the instru-
ment cluster illumination when it is dark outside.
iWith the exterior lighting switched on, the
brightness of the switches in the center console
will also be adjusted when using knob 1 or 2.

121 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1. The control system
enables you to

call up information about your vehicle

change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control
system to find out when your vehicle is
next due for service, to set the language
for messages in the instrument cluster
display, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Main odometer
2Trip odometer
3Current program mode
(automatic transmission* only)
4Status indicator (outside
temperature/digital speedometer)
5Current gear selector lever posi-
tion/gear range
(automatic transmission* only)
iThe displays for the audio systems (radio,
CD player) will appear in English, regardless of
the language selected.
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions
permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just
30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your
vehicle is covering a distance of
44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second.

138 Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various submenus.Detailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.
Instrument clusterTime/DateLightingVehicleConvenience*
(page 139)(page 141)(page 143)(page 146)(page 147)
Selecting digital speed-
ometer display modeSynchronizing time and
date with head unit*Setting daytime running
lamp mode (USA only)Selecting audio search
functionActivating
easy-entry/exit feature*
Selecting languageSetting the timeSetting locator lightingSetting automatic locking
Selecting display (speed
display or outside
temperature) for status
indicatorSetting the dateSetting night security
illumination
Setting interior lighting
delayed shut-off

139 Controls in detail
Control system
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the
Instr. Cluster submenu via
the
Settings menu. Use the
Instr. Cluster submenu to change the
instrument cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:Selecting digital speedometer display
mode
Move the selection marker with
buttonæorç to the
Instr.
Cluster
submenu.
Press buttonjork repeatedly
until the message
Display Unit
Speed-/Odometer
appears in the multi-
function display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæorç to set the
speedometer unit to
Km or Miles.Selecting language
Move the selection marker with
buttonæorç to the
Instr.
Cluster
submenu.
Press buttonjork repeatedly
until the message
Language appears in
the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæorç to select
the desired language to be used for the
multifunction display messages.
FunctionPage
Selecting speedometer display
mode139
Selecting language139
Selecting display (speed display
or outside temperature) for
status indicator140

140 Controls in detail
Control system
Available languages:

German

English

French

Italian

Spanish

Dutch

Danish

Swedish

Portuguese

TurkishSelecting display (speed display or
outside temperature) for status
indicator
Move the selection marker with
buttonæorç to the
Instr.
Cluster
submenu.
Press buttonjork repeatedly
until the message
Select Display
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæorç to select
the desired setting.
The selected display is then shown
continuously in the lower display.
The other display now appears in the
menu of the standard display:

Digital speedometer
or

Outside temperature

465 Index
L
Labels 438
Lamp in center console 358
Lamps in instrument cluster 348
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 348, 349
Battery (SmartKey) 97
Brakes 350
CHECK ENGINE 351
ESP
®87, 352
Fuel reserve 355
Instrument cluster 356
Passenger front air bag off 74, 358
Seat belts 353–354
SRS 65, 355
Language in multifunction display (Control
system) 139
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 440
License plate lamps 402
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 344
Technical data 442
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 109
Combination switch 113
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 114
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Door entry lamps 117
Exterior lamp switch 109
Exterior lamps, cleaning 343
Fog lamps 112
Footwell lighting* 117
Hazard warning flasher 115
Headlamp mode,
automatic/manual 110
High beam 113
High beam flasher 113
Individual settings (Control
system) 143
Instrument cluster illumination 118
Interior lighting 116
Low beam headlamps 109
Night security illumination (Control
system) 144
Reading lamps 117
Standing lamps 109
Trunk 116Limp-home mode 167
Loading 252, 307, 331
Locator lighting (Control system) 144
Locking
And parking 59
Centrally (Control system) 146
Centrally from inside 103
Locking knob (Doors) 98
Locking the vehicle 62
Long trip, checking before 292
Loss of
Service and Warranty Booklet 437
SmartKey or mechanical key 98
Low beam headlamps 109, 401
Lubricants, technical data 451
Luggage cover 32, 241
M
Main dimensions 449
Maintenance service indicator (Control
system) 337
Maintenance System 337
Manual seat see Seats
Manual shift program* 165
Deactivating 167