2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG ESP

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Operator’s Manual: G
Warning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards
that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
X This symbol points to instructions
for you to follow.
X A number of these symbols
appearing in succession indicates
a multiple-step procedure.
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warning or procedure which is
continued on the next page.
Display Text in displays, such as the control
system, are printed in the type
shown here.
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Direction of rotation (tires)
..............209
Displays
Digital speedometer ........................97
Maintenance service indicator .......225
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 236
Multifunction display .......................95
Outside temperature ...............97, 104
Symbol messages .......................... 243
Text messages ............................... 237
Trip computer ................................ 109
Vehicle status message memory ...101
Vehicle system settings ................. 102
Door control panel .............................. 30
Doors
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 56
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Opening from inside ......................... 58
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 182
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 264
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 217
Drinking and driving .........................221
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 224
Hydroplaning ................................. 224
Instructions ............................. 80, 221
In winter ........................................ 220
Problems ......................................... 82
Safety systems ................................ 47
Systems ......................................... 159
Through standing water .................224
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 79
Driving off .................................... 81, 224
Driving safety systems ....................... 47
ABS .................................................. 48
BAS .................................................. 49
ESP ®
................................................ 49
ETS .................................................. 50
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 159
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ........................................ 87 E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 67, 108
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 20
Power outlet .................................. 177
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification

Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 234
Flat tire .......................................... 273
Hazard warning flasher ....................74
Roadside Assistance ................ 19, 180
Towing the vehicle .........................285
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 179
Telephone ...................................... 152
Emergency operations
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 182
Retractable hardtop .......................266
Trunk lid, emergency release ...........60
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 225
Information label ............................ 293
System warranties ........................... 18
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............190
Cleaning ......................................... 228
Compartment ................................ 192
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 26, 262
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Number .......................................... 293
Starting ............................................ 80
Turning off ....................................... 84
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 195
Additives ........................................ 303
Checking level ............................... 193 Index
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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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Unlocking/locking manually ..........
264
Valet locking .................................... 61
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp .......................... 57
Checking batteries ........................... 57
Factory setting
................................. 57
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 57
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 57
Locking/unlocking ........................... 56
Loss of ............................................. 58
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 246
Remote control ................................ 56
Replacing ......................................... 58
Replacing batteries ........................ 266
Restoring to factory setting ............. 57
Selective setting .............................. 57
Starter switch positions ................... 61
Kickdown ............................................. 87
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..... 92
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........218
Knee bags ............................................ 36L
Labels
Certification ................................... 292
Emission control information

......... 293
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 205
Tire inflation pressure ....................200
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 71
Front .............................................. 269
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 252
Switching on/off .............................. 71
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 26, 257
Brakes ..................................... 27, 257
Engine malfunction .................. 26, 262
ESP ®
........................................ 26, 260
Fog lamps ........................................ 73
Fuel tank reserve ..................... 26, 261
High-beam headlamps ...............26, 74
Instrument cluster ...................26, 256 Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ..................
26, 262
Passenger front air bag
off ...................................... 29, 37, 263
Seat belt telltale ................26, 42, 259
SRS ....................................

26, 32, 260
Turn signals ..................................... 26
Language, selecting ..........................104
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 253
Replacing bulbs ............................. 269
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............230
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 70
Daytime running lamp mode ............72
Exterior ............................................ 71
Interior ............................................. 75
Limp-home mode ................................. 92
Load index (tires) ......................213, 218
Locator lighting ................................. 106
Locking the vehicle
Manually ........................................ 265
SmartKey ......................................... 56
Loss of
Key .................................................. 58
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 292
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 71
Exterior lamp switch ........................ 71
Switching on .................................... 71
Lubricants .......................................... 300
Luggage cover ................................... 173
Lumbar support ................................... 64 M
Maintenance ........................................ 19
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................226
Service indicator message ............. 225
Service term exceeded ..................226
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 71
Manual shift program .........................90
Manual transmission .......................... 84
Gearshift lever ................................. 8410
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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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Product Information
Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be held
responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
Use of such parts and accessories could
adversely affect the safety, performance or
reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use
them.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and pre-
approved conversion parts and accessories
are available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations. Operator’s Manual
Notes
This
Operator’s Manual contains a great deal
of useful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator’s Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty. We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations, and descriptions in
this

Operator’s Manual might differ from your
vehicle. Vehicle equipment
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
operating particular equipment, any
authorized

Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Optional equipment is also described in this
manual, including operating instructions
wherever necessary. Since they are special-
order items, the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the actual
equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not
shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle. Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the

warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,
including:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, 18
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This information helps, for example, to
diagnose
vehicle systems after a collision and
to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Daimler may access the information and
share it with others
R for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
R with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
R in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
R for use in dispute resolution involving
Daimler, its affiliates or sales/service
organization and/or
R as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please check the Tele Aid subscription
service agreement for details regarding the
information that may be recorded or
transmitted via that system. 22
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Instrument cluster
Function Page
:
Multifunction display with:
Trip odometer 109
Main odometer 95
Gear range indicator
(automatic transmission)
88
Program mode indicator
(automatic transmission)
88
Outside temperature
indicator or digital
speedometer (depending
on selected setting in the
control system)
97,
104 Set speed for cruise control 159
;
Tachometer with:
! Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only
262
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only
262
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
201,
262 Function Page
7 Seat belt telltale 42,
259 K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
73
=
Fuel gauge with:
8 Fuel tank reserve
warning lamp (the arrow
indicates that the fuel filler
flap is on the right-hand
side)
261
?
Clock 93
A
Speedometer with:
+ Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
32,
260 ! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
257
# Left turn signal
indicator lamp
d Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®
) warning
lamp 26026
Instrument clusterAt a glance
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