2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class Owner's Manual

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class owners manual
Year:
2009
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
SLK Class
Rating:
(5)

Online manual

Size:
11.96 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction
19
Notes
19
Vehicle equipment
19
Service and warranty information
20
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
20
Maintenance
20
Roadside Assistance
21
Change of address or ownership
21
Proper use of the vehicle
22
Information regarding electronic recording devices
24
At a glance
26
Exterior view
26
Cockpit
28
Instrument cluster
30
Storage compartments
32
Upper part
36
Lower part
37
Overhead control panel
38
Door control panel
39
Safety and security
42
Introduction
42
SRS indicator lamp
43
Air bags
43
Occupant Classification System
48
Seat belts
51
Correct driver seat adjustment
56
Children in the vehicle
57
Introduction
60
ABS
61
BAS
62
Immobilizer
64
Anti-theft alarm system
65
Tow-away alarm
65
Canceling the alarm
66
Controls in detail
68
Notes
68
SmartKey
68
Checking SmartKey batteries
70
Loss of the SmartKey
70
Opening the doors from the inside
70
Automatic central locking
71
Locking and unlocking from the inside
71
Opening the trunk
71
Closing the trunk
72
Trunk lid emergency release
72
Safety notes
74
Seat adjustment
75
Lumbar support
77
Seat heating
77
Safety notes
78
Steering wheel adjustment, manual
79
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical
79
Easy-entry/exit feature
79
Notes
81
Interior rear view mirror
81
Exterior rear view mirrors
81
Notes
82
Storing positions into memory
82
Notes
83
Exterior lamp switch
83
Combination switch
86
Hazard warning flasher
87
Headlamp cleaning system
87
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps
87
Notes
89
Windshield wipers
90
Opening and closing
91
Safety notes
93
Starting the engine
93
Driving off
95
Problems while driving
96
Parking
97
Introduction
99
Introduction
100
Gear selector lever
101
Shifting procedure
101
Transmission positions
102
Driving tips
103
Gear ranges
103
Automatic shift program
104
One-touch gearshifting
105
Manual shift program
106
Introduction
109
Activating the instrument cluster
109
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination
109
Resetting trip odometer
110
Tachometer
110
Introduction
110
Multifunction steering wheel
110
Multifunction display
112
Menus and submenus
113
Standard display menu
114
AMG menu
115
Audio/DVD menu
118
Navigation menu
119
Vehicle status message memory menu
120
Settings menu
120
Trip computer menu
127
Audio and telephone operation
130
Operating safety
131
Audio system components
131
Menu
134
Operation
137
SYS menu
141
Radio operation
142
Satellite radio
147
CD and MP3 mode
154
Media interface
164
Audio AUX mode
170
Telephone
171
Emergency calls “911”
178
Phone book
179
Call lists
182
Making calls
183
Introduction
186
Overview of climate control system functions
189
Control panels
190
Notes on climate control system
194
Deactivating the climate control system
194
Air conditioning
195
Automatic mode
195
Setting the temperature
196
Adjusting air vents
196
Adjusting air distribution
197
Adjusting air volume
198
Front defroster
198
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
199
Air recirculation mode
199
Residual heat and ventilation
199
Safety notes
201
Opening and closing
202
Locking
203
Wind screen
203
Roof rack
205
Parcel nets
205
Storage compartments
206
Cup holders
207
Sun visors
208
Ashtray
208
Cigarette lighter
209
Power outlet
210
Tele Aid
210
Garage door opener
216
Floormats
220
Operation
222
Vehicle equipment
222
Refueling
223
Hood
225
Engine oil
226
Transmission fluid level
229
Coolant level
229
Safety notes
231
Important guidelines
232
Tire care and maintenance
232
Direction of rotation
233
Loading the vehicle
233
Recommended tire inflation pressure
237
Checking tire inflation pressure
239
Tire labeling
242
Load identification
245
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
246
Maximum tire load
247
Maximum tire inflation pressure
247
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
248
Tire ply material
249
Tire and loading terminology
249
General information
253
Winter tires
253
Snow chains
253
Drive sensibly – save fuel
255
Drinking and driving
255
Pedals
255
Power assistance
255
Brakes
256
Driving off
258
Hydroplaning
258
Standing water
258
Driving abroad
258
Control and operation of radio transmitter
258
Notes
260
Maintenance service indicator message
260
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display
261
Cleaning and care of the vehicle
262
Practical hints
270
First aid kit
270
Vehicle tool kit
270
Notes
273
Text messages
274
Lamps in instrument cluster
299
Unlocking the vehicle
310
Locking the vehicle
311
Raising retractable hardtop manually
312
Safety notes
314
Bulbs
314
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
316
Safety notes
317
Placing wiper arms in vertical position
318
Removing wiper blades
318
Safety notes
319
Preparing the vehicle
319
Sealing tires with TIREFIT
320
Safety notes
330
Charging the battery
332
Safety notes
334
Installing towing eye bolt
335
Towing with front axle raised
336
Introduction
337
Before replacing fuses
338
Fuse box in passenger compartment
338
Fuse box in engine compartment
338
Technical data
342
Vehicle equipment
342
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet
343
Identification labels
343
Notes
347
Same size tires
348
Mixed size tires
349
Spare wheel
350
Electrical system
351
Main dimensions
352
Capacities
353
Approved engine oils
356
Engine oil additives
356
Air conditioning refrigerant
357
Brake fluid
357
Premium unleaded gasoline
357
Fuel requirements
357
Gasoline additives
358
Coolants
358
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system
360
Service and Literature
363

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