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Operator’s Manual
SLK-Class
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Order No. 6515 3274 13 Part No. 171 584 97 82 Edition A 2008
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                        Our company and staff congratulate you  Please pay attention to the warnings  on the purchase of your new and cautions contained in this manual.  Mercedes-Benz. They are designed to help improve the  safety of the vehicle operator and  Your selection of our product is a demon- occupants. stration of your trust in our company  name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your We extend our best wishes for many miles  desire to own an automobile that will be as of safe, pleasurable driving. easy as possible
                    
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                        Contents Introduction.......................................... 9 At a glance .......................................... 21 Getting started................................... 35 Product information................................ 9 Exterior view......................................... 22 Unlocking ............................................. 36 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Cockpit................................................. 24 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 3
                    
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                        Contents Lighting ............................................. 109 Safety and Security ........................... 63 Controls in detail............................... 93 Exterior lamp switch .................... 109 Occupant safety................................... 64 Locking and unlocking......................... 94 Combination switch ..................... 113 Air bags .......................................... 66 SmartKey ....................................... 94 Corner-illuminating front 
                    
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                        Contents Control system .................................. 121 Automatic transmission*.................... 155 Climate control................................... 172 Multifunction display.................... 121 Gear selector lever........................ 155 Switching climate control Multifunction steering wheel........ 122 Shifting procedure ........................ 156 system on/off............................... 175 Menus .......................................... 124 Gear selector lever pos
                    
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                        Contents Audio system ..................................... 193 Useful features .................................. 253 Operation ......................................... 277 Audio and telephone*, operation . 193 Storage compartments ................ 253 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ........ 278 Operating safety........................... 193 Shelf behind roll bars ................... 254 Driving instructions ........................... 279 Operating and display elements... 194 Cup holder ....
                    
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                        Contents At the gas station .............................. 291 Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 328 Practical hints .................................. 347 Refueling...................................... 291 Uniform Tire Quality Grading What to do if …................................... 348 Check regularly and before a Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 328 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 348 long trip........................................ 292 Tire ply material ...................
                    
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                        Contents Replacing wiper blades ...................... 406 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.......... 451 Technical data ................................. 435 Placing wiper arms in vertical Capacities.................................... 451 Parts service...................................... 436 position ........................................ 406 Engine oils ................................... 453 Warranty coverage............................. 437 Removing wiper blades ................ 407 Eng
                    
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                         Introduction Product information  Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well  best interest: other products and therefore cannot be as conversion parts and accessories  held responsible for them, even if in approved by us are available at any  We recommend using Genuine  individual cases an official approval or authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where  Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion  authoriza
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding  The Service and Warranty Information  read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes  Booklet contains detailed information  with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment.  about the warranties covering your  Therefore, infor
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California (1) the same substantial defect or (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason  retail buyers and lessees of malfunction results in a condition that of repair of the same or different  Mercedes-Benz automobiles is likely to cause death or serious substantial defects or malfunctions for  bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that a cumulative total of more than  Under California law you may be entitled to  defect or malfunction has 
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to  necessary maintenance work which should Program provides factory-trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice”  be performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and Warranty  the toll-free Roadside Assistance number Informati
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are  or Canada available for delivery in Europe under our  European Delivery Program. For details,  If you plan to operate your vehicle in  consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz  foreign countries, please be aware that: Center or write to:  service facilities or replacement parts  In the USA: may not be readily available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC   unleaded gasoline for vehicles with  European Delive
                    
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                        Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information  for you, the vehicle operator. Each section  Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your  has its own reference color. about the equipment installed in your vehicle can be found in this section. vehicle. This section expands on the  “Getting started” section and also de- At a glance Indexes scribes technical innovatio
                    
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                        Introduction Symbols  Symbols Trademarks: The following symbols are found in this  This symbol points to instructions for  Operator’s Manual: you to follow. ®  ESP is a registered trademark of  DaimlerChrysler. * Optional equipment is identified  A number of these symbols appearing  with an asterisk. Since standard in succession indicates a multiple-step  ®  HomeLink is a registered trademark  equipment varies between models, procedure. of Prince, a Johnson Controls  the descriptions and il
                    
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                        Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you  Work improperly carried out on electronic Heavy blows against the vehicle undercar- are familiar with the following information  components and associated software could riage or tires/wheels, for example when  and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because running over an obstacle, road debris or a   the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic compo
                    
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                        Introduction Problems with your vehicle  Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to  immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is  not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us  at one of the following addresses: 
                    
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                        Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the  “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform  the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Merced
                    
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                        Introduction Vehicle data recording  Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic  recording devices  (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid* system,  may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.  DaimlerChrysler may ac