2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 mirror

1, 2, 3 ...
911 Emergency calls ........................152 A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) .............48
Indicator lamp ................................
257
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 237
Accessory weight .............................. 217
Accidents ............................................. 82
Air bags ........................................... 33
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 179
Emergency calls (Telephone) ......... 152
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 303
Gasoline ......................................... 304
Address change ................................... 19
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 201
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 241, 255
Air bags ................................................ 33
Emergency call upon deployment ..179
Front, driver and passenger ............. 35
Head-thorax ..................................... 36
Knee bags ........................................ 36
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 37
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ...................29, 37, 263
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 303
Air distribution .................................. 168
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 217
Air pump (electric) ............................ 280
Air recirculation mode ......................169
AIRSCARF neck-level heating .............65
Air vents ............................................. 166Air volume
.......................................... 168
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems


Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ......279
Alternator Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ............................................ 97
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ..................305
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 51
Anti-theft alarm system ................... 51
Immobilizer ...................................... 51
Tow-away alarm ............................... 52
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment ....................175
Ashtray ............................................... 177
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 217
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 100
Audio system ..................................... 112
Adjusting volume ........................... 117
Audio and telephone operation ...... 112
Audio AUX mode ............................ 145
Bluetooth ®
settings ....................... 120
CD mode ........................................ 131
Components .................................. 112
iPod ®
(media interface) .................139
Media interface .............................. 139
MP3 mode ..................................... 131
Operating safety ............................ 112
Radio operation ............................. 121
Satellite radio ................................ 125
Switching on and off ......................117
System settings ............................. 119
Telephone ...................................... 146
USB devices (media interface) .......139
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 69
Automatic central locking ..........59, 108
Automatic climate control see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode ................71
Automatic interior lighting control ....75 4
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Consumption .................................
193
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 250
Oil dipstick ..................................... 193
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 302
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 49
ETS .................................................. 50
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 237
Warning lamp ................................. 260
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 43
Safety guidelines ............................. 34
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 50
Express operation Power windows ................................ 78
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 71
Exterior rear view mirrors ..................68
Parking position ............................... 69
Exterior view of vehicle ......................24 F
Fastening the seat belts .....................42
First aid kit .........................................

234
Flat tire ............................................... 273
Lowering the vehicle ......................281
Mounting the spare wheel ............. 277
Preparing the vehicle .....................273
Spare wheel ........................... 273, 300
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 273
Floormats ........................................... 187
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid ......... 301
Brake fluid ..................................... 301
Capacities ...................................... 300
Engine coolant ............................... 301
Engine oil ....................................... 301
Hydraulic fluid ................................ 302
Manual transmission oil ................. 301
Power steering fluid ....................... 301
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 302
Fog lamps ............................................. 73
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 252, 254Front air bags
see Air bags

Front lamps
see Headlamps
Front seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Fuel ..................................................... 190
Additives ........................................ 304
Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 301
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................221
Fuel consumption statistics ...........109
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 191
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp ........................................ 26, 261
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........303
Refueling ........................................ 190
Requirements ................................ 303
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 191
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........300
Fuel tank Capacity ........................................ 301
Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 191
Refueling ........................................ 190
Fuses .................................................. 288 G
Garage door opener .................... 30, 183
Gasoline see Fuel


GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ...218
Gear range ........................................... 88
Indicator .......................................... 88
Limiting ............................................ 89
Shifting into optimal ........................90
Gear selector lever .............................. 86
Cleaning ......................................... 231
Gearshift pattern ............................. 86
Lock ........................................... 80, 86
Shifting procedure ........................... 86
Transmission position indicator ....... 87
Transmission positions .................... 87
Gearshift lever ..................................... 84
Gearshift pattern ............................. 84
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey 8
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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

......................................... 58 Index
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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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Exterior view
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This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page
:
Trunk:
Locking and unlocking 56
Opening and closing 59
Valet locking 61
;
Rear window defroster 170
=
Fuel filler flap 190
?
Doors:
Locking and unlocking 56,
264 A
Exterior rear view mirrors 68
B
Retractable hardtop 170
C
Windshield:
Wiping with washer fluid 77 Function Page
Cleaning 229
D
Wipers 76
Wiper blades, replacing 271
Wiper blades, cleaning 229
E
Hood 192
F
Front lamps 267
G
Front towing eye 286
H
Headlamp cleaning system 74
I
Tires and wheels 197
Rims and tires 297
J
Rear lamps 267
K
Rear towing eye 28624
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Function Page
E
Seat heating switch,
driver‘s side
65
F
AIRSCARF switch, driver‘s
side
65
G
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 37,
263 H
Climate control system 162
Rear window defroster
switch
170
I
Cigarette lighter 177
J
Ashtray 177 Lower part
Function Page
:
Gearshift lever (manual
transmission)
84
Gear selector lever
(automatic transmission)
85
;
Retractable hardtop switch 170
=
Tow-away alarm switch 52
?
Parking brake lever 83
A
Storage compartment 175
B
Passenger-side exterior
rear view mirror button
68
C
Driver’s side exterior rear
view mirror button
68
D
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment button
68
E
Program mode selector
switch (automatic
transmission)
88Center console
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Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
Interior lighting switch 75
;
Automatic interior lighting 75
=
Right reading lamp switch 75
?
SOS button (Tele Aid
system)
180
A
Garage door opener 183
B
Sensor for auto-dimming
rear view mirrors
69
C
Interior rear view mirror 68
D
Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) and telephone
178
E
Left reading lamp switch 75 Door control panel
Function Page
:
Inside door handle 58
;
Power window switch,
passenger-side window
78
=
Power window switch,
driver’s side window
7830
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