2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 INDEX

Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....218
Maximum load rating (tires) .............218
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 218
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 139
Memory function ................................. 70
Menus see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 68
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 69
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 69
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 68
Interior rear view mirror ................... 68
Memory function .............................. 70
Vanity mirror .................................. 176
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........303
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 131
Multifunction display .......................... 95
Symbol messages .......................... 243
Text messages ............................... 237
Vehicle status messages ............... 236
Multifunction display messages
ABS ................................................ 237
Advanced TPMS ..................... 241, 255
Air bags ......................................... 239
Alternator ...................................... 249
Battery ........................................... 249
Brake fluid ..................................... 244
Brake pads ..................................... 243
Check engine ................................. 247
Coolant .......................................... 247
Cruise control ................................ 241
Doors ............................................. 245
Engine oil ....................................... 250
Engine service ............................... 247
ESP ®
.............................................. 237
Fog lamps .............................. 252, 254
Gas cap .......................................... 251
High-beam lamps ........................... 253
Hood .............................................. 245License plate lamps .......................
253
Light sensor ................................... 253
Low-beam lamps
............................ 253
Parking brake ................................ 244
Parking lamps ................................ 253
Passenger front air bag ..................239
Reserve fuel ................................... 251
Retractable hardtop .......................246
Reverse lamp ................................. 252
Side marker lamps .........................252
SmartKey ....................................... 246
SRS ................................................ 245
Tail lamps ...................................... 254
Tele Aid .......................................... 245
Tire inflation pressure ............241, 255
Tire pressure monitor .................... 241
Tires ...................................... 241, 255
Trunk ............................................. 245
Turn signals ................................... 255
Washer fluid ................................... 247
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 66
Buttons ............................................ 94
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........67, 108
Gearshift control .............................. 89
Heating ............................................ 67
Memory function .............................. 70
Overview .......................................... 27 N
Navigation menu ............................... 101
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions


Nets, parcel ....................................... 174
Night security illumination .............. 107
Normal occupant weight .................. 218
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 293 O
Occupant Classification System see

OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 218 Index
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Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 33
Children and air bags
.......................33
Children in the vehicle .....................45
Fastening the seat belts ................... 42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 45
Introduction ..................................... 32
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 37, 263
Seat belts .................................. 34, 40
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 37
Self-test ........................................... 39
Odometer ............................................. 95
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting .......................89
Operating safety .................................. 20
Ornamental moldings, cleaning .......229
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel ......................30 P
Paintwork, cleaning ..........................228
Paintwork code ................................. 293
Panic alarm .......................................... 47
Parcel nets ......................................... 174
Parking ................................................. 83
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs

............................. 269
Parking brake ...................................... 83
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 244
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................ 69
Transmission position ...................... 87
Parts service ...................................... 292
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp Passenger front air bag ......................
35
Messages in the multifunction
display

........................................... 239
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ....................... 29, 37, 263
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 221
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 230
Power assistance .............................. 222
Power outlet ...................................... 177
Power seats see Seats
Power washer .................................... 228
Power windows ................................... 78
Cleaning ......................................... 229
Door windows .................................. 78
Operation ......................................... 78
Rear side windows ........................... 79
Synchronizing .................................. 79
Practical hints ................................... 234
Problems While driving .................................... 82
With vehicle ..................................... 21
With wipers ...................................... 77
Product information ............................18
Production options weight ...............218
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ..................88
Manual shift program ....................... 90
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 218 R
RACETIMER .......................................... 98
Radio .................................................. 121
Satellite radio

................................ 125
Selecting stations .......................... 100
Radio transmitters ............................224
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 301
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 12
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Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear window defroster ..................... 170
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 198, 218
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 303
Refueling ............................................ 190
Regular checks .................................. 191
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .........182
Replacing
Key .................................................. 58
Replacing bulbs ................................. 267
Reporting safety defects .................... 21
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 251
Warning lamp ........................... 26, 261
Reset button .................................. 27, 92
Restraint systems see Occupant safety
Retractable hardtop ..........................170
Locking .......................................... 172
Luggage cover ............................... 173
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 246
Operating manually ........................ 266
Wind screen ................................... 173
Rims ........................................... 218, 297
Roadside Assistance ...................19, 180
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 303
Roof see Retractable hardtop
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 230 S
Safety Driving safety systems ..................... 47
Occupant safety ...............................

32
Reporting defects ............................ 21
Safety belts
see Seat belts Satellite radio ....................................
125
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 43
Seat belts ............................................. 40
Children in the vehicle .....................45
Cleaning .........................................

231
Fastening ......................................... 42
Proper use of ................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Safety notes ..................................... 40
Telltale ..................................... 26, 259
Seat heating ......................................... 65
Seating capacity ................................ 206
Seats ..................................................... 62 Adjustment ...................................... 62
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................67
Heating ............................................ 65
Memory function .............................. 70
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 39
Tele Aid .......................................... 178
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 292
Service and warranty information .....18
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 210
Settings Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............57
Memory function .............................. 70
Menu ............................................. 102
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............57
Shelf behind roll bars ........................ 175
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 252
Sidewall (tires) .................................. 219
Side windows see Power windows Index
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SmartKey
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 220
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 297
Mounting ....................................... 277
Storage location ............................ 235
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 160
Resume function ............................ 161
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ................... 26, 32, 260
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Standing water, driving through ......224
Starter switch positions SmartKey ......................................... 61
Starting difficulties (engine) ..............80
Starting the engine ............................. 80
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control .......89
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ...183
Storage compartments .....................174
Storing tires ....................................... 210
Sun visors .......................................... 176T
Tachometer .......................................... 93
Overspeed range ............................. 93
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses

............................. 229
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 254
Tar stains ........................................... 228
Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 303
Brake fluid ..................................... 303
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 300
Coolant .......................................... 304
Engine oil additives ........................303
Engine oils ..................................... 302Fuel requirements .......................... 303
Gasoline additives

.......................... 304
Identification labels .......................292
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........303
Rims and tires ................................ 297
Spare wheel ................................... 300
Vehicle specification SLK 300 .......294
Vehicle specification SLK 350 .......295
Vehicle specification SLK 55 AMG . 296
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 302, 306
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 178
Emergency calls ............................. 179
Information button .........................181
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 180
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Remote door unlock ...................... 182
Roadside Assistance button .......... 180
Search & Send ............................... 182
SOS button .................................... 180
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services .. 183
System self-test ............................. 178
Telephone .................................... 27, 146
Answering/ending a call ................ 110
Call lists ......................................... 156
Emergency calls “911” .................. 152
Hands-free microphone ...................30
Making calls ................................... 156
Menu ............................................. 110
Operation ....................................... 110
Phone book ........................... 111, 153
Redialing ........................................ 111
Temperature
Interior temperature ......................166
Outside .................................... 97, 104
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 281
Time setting ....................................... 10514
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TIN (Tire Identification Number) ......
219
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 205
Tire and loading terminology ...........217
TIREFIT ............................................... 273
Tire Identification Number see TIN

Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 201
Important notes on ........................ 199
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 200
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 205
Tire labeling ....................................... 212
Tire load rating .................................. 218
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 219
Tire repair kit see TIREFIT
Tires ........................................... 197, 297
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 201
Air pressure ................................... 198
Care and maintenance ................... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 210
Direction of rotation, spinning .......209
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 199
Inflation pressure .................. 200, 201
Information placard ....................... 205
Inspection ...................................... 209
Labeling ......................................... 212
Load index ............................. 213, 218
Load rating .................................... 218
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 241, 255
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 219
Problems under-/overinflation ...... 200
Retreads ........................................ 197
Rims and tires (technical data) ...... 297
Rotation ......................................... 212
Service life ..................................... 210
Sizes .............................................. 297
Snow chains .................................. 220
Speed rating .......................... 214, 219
Storing ........................................... 210Temperature
.......................... 199, 211
Terminology ................................... 217
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 273
Tire Identification Number ............. 219
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale .................. 26, 262
Traction ................................. 211, 219
Tread ............................................. 219
Tread depth ........................... 210, 219
Treadwear
...................................... 211
Treadwear indicators ............. 210, 219
Vehicle maximum load on ..............219
Wear pattern .................................. 212
Winter tires ............................ 219, 297
Tire speed rating .......................214, 219
Total load limit ................................... 219
Tow-away alarm .................................. 52
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 286
Vehicle ........................................... 285
Towing eye bolt ................................. 286
Traction ...................................... 211, 219
Transmission see Automatic transmission or
Manual transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 195
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................... 87
Traveling abroad ............................... 224
Tread (tires) ....................................... 219
Tread depth (tires) ....................210, 219
Treadwear .......................................... 211
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 210, 219
Trip computer menu .........................109
Trip odometer, resetting ..................... 93
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Opening ........................................... 60
Trunk lid emergency release ............ 60
Unlocking manually .......................265
Valet locking .................................... 61
Turning off the engine ........................84
Turn signals ......................................... 73
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229 Index
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Indicator lamps ................................
26
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 255U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 210, 219
Units Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 104
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 303
Unlocking the vehicle
Manually

........................................ 264
SmartKey ......................................... 56
Upholstery, cleaning .........................231
USB devices (media interface) .........139
Useful features .................................. 176V
Valet locking ........................................ 61
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 282
Care ............................................... 227
Control system ................................ 93
Identification Number (VIN) ........... 292
Locking/unlocking

........................... 56
Lowering (wheel change) ...............281
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 20
Towing ........................................... 285
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 264
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 292
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................... 70
Vehicle loading
Load limit ....................................... 206
Terminology ................................... 217
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 219
Vehicle specification
SLK 300 ......................................... 294
SLK 350 ......................................... 295
SLK 55 AMG .................................. 296Vehicle status message memory ....
101
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 234
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care


Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification W
Warning sounds Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt

.....42
Parking brake ................................ 244
Seat belt telltale ............................ 259
Warranty coverage ............................ 292
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 306
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Mixing ratio .................................... 306
Refilling .......................................... 196
Washing the vehicle .......................... 227
Wear pattern (tires) ..........................212
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 273
Removing ....................................... 278
Spare ............................................. 273
Tightening torque ........................... 281
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 297
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 197
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................229
Wind screen ....................................... 173
Windshield Cleaning wiper blades .................... 229
Defogging ...................................... 169
Washer fluid ................................... 306
Wipers ............................................. 76
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades .................. 271
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 220
Snow chains .................................. 220
Tires ............................................... 219
Winter tires ................................ 219, 297 16
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Wood trims, cleaning ........................
232 Index
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installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check with your local
government’s disposal guidelines.
California residents, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R No modifications of any kind may be made
to any components or wiring of the SRS.
R Do no change or remove any component or
part of the SRS.
R Do not install additional trim material, seat
covers, badges, etc. over the steering
wheel hub, passenger front air bag cover,
outboard sides of the seat backrests, door
trim panels, or door frame trims.
R Do not install additional electrical/
electronic equipment on or near SRS
components and wiring.
R Keep area between air bags and occupants
free of objects (e.g. packages, purses,
umbrellas, etc.).
R Air bag system components will be hot after
an air bag has inflated. Do not touch them.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always
keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat. R
Improper repair work on the SRS creates a
risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended air bag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R For your protection and the protection of
others, when scrapping the air bag unit or
ETD, our safety instructions must be
followed. These instructions are available
from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
R Given the considerable deployment speed,
required inflation volume, and the material
of the air bags, there is the possibility of
abrasions or other, potentially more serious
injuries resulting from air bag deployment.
If you sell your vehicle, we strongly
recommend that you inform the subsequent
owner that the vehicle is equipped with SRS.
Also refer them to the applicable section in
the Operator’s Manual.
Front air bags G
Observe Safety notes, see page 33. Driver’s front air bag
: and passenger front
air bag ; are designed to provide increased
protection for the driver and passenger
against the risk of injuries to the head and
thorax. Occupant safety
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