2010 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 Hand brake adjustment

Glove box
........................................... 174
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR

Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............218
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 218H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps


Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....231
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 74
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 74
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ............. 71
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 71
Bi-Xenon .................................. 71, 269
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229
Cleaning system .............................. 74
Daytime running lamp mode ............72
Delayed shut-off ............................ 107
Halogen ......................................... 269
High-beam flasher ............................ 74
High-beam headlamps .....................74
Low-beam headlamps ...................... 71
Replacing bulbs ............................. 267
Switch .............................................. 71
Headliner, cleaning and care of .......231
Head restraints .................................... 62
Adjustment ...................................... 62
Head-thorax air bags ........................... 36
Heated steering wheel ........................67
Height adjustment
Seats ............................................... 62
High-beam flasher ............................... 74
High-beam headlamps ................74, 269
Indicator lamp .................................. 26
High-performance brake system .....223
Hood ................................................... 192
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Horn ...................................................... 25
Hydroplaning ..................................... 224 I
Identification labels ..........................292
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 293
Ignition ........................................... 61, 80
Immobilizer .......................................... 51
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle


Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ........................30, 58
Instrument cluster ........................26, 92
Illumination ...................................... 93
Lamps ............................................ 256
Multifunction display .......................95
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interfere with radio reception .......... 141
Interior lighting ................................... 75
Delayed shut-off ............................ 107
Emergency lighting .......................... 76
Reading lamps ................................. 75
Interior rear view mirror .....................68
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 69
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ............................. 76
Rain sensor ...................................... 76
iPod ®
(media interface) ....................139 J
Jack ..................................................... 235
Jump starting ..................................... 283 K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 58
Replacing

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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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R
rear view mirror adjustment
R fastening of seat belts Steering wheel
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 66.
X Position steering wheel : properly. See
(Y page 66) for manual adjustment and
(Y page 66) for electrical adjustment.
Make sure:
R You can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
R You can move your legs freely.
R All displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
Seat belt G
Observe Safety notes, see page 40.
X Fasten and position your seat belt ;
correctly (Y page 42). Make sure:
R
The seat belt is always fitted snugly.
R Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
R Place the lap portion of the seat belt as low
as possible on your hips.
Seat and head restraint G
Observe Safety notes, see page 62.
X Position seat = and head restraint
properly. See ( Y page 63) for seat and
head restraint adjustment.
Observe the following points:
R Always be in a properly seated position.
R The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in the steering wheel as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
R The seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your seat belt.
R The seat backrest must be in a position that
is as nearly upright as possible.
R Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
R Adjust the 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.
R Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while the seat is being
adjusted. 44
Occupant safetySafety and security
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driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster”
(Y page 256).
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can
no longer be turned in the starter switch.
In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from the starter switch and
reinsert.
The steering is locked when the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.
X Always remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.
This

will help to prevent accelerated vehicle
battery discharge or a completely
discharged vehicle battery.
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter
switch, the vehicle battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
X Check the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary ( Y page 283).
or
X Get a jump start (Y page 283). Seats
Safety notes
G
Warning!
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control
the following must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion:
R seat adjustment
R head restraint adjustment
R steering wheel adjustment
R rear view mirror adjustment
R fastening of seat belts G
Warning!
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
backrest

in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
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 serious
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
positioned on the body. G
Warning!
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R Adjust

the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R 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.
R Adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible. The center of
the head restraint must support the back of
the head at eye level.
R Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. G
Warning!
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the

size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see section “Children in the
vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints 62
Seats
Controls in detail
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