Mercedes-benz SLK 320 User Manual

SLK 230 KompressorSLK 320SLK32AMG

10IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenanceThe Service Booklet describes all the nec-essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular inter

100Controls in detailGood visibilitySun visorsThe sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving.Warning! GThe automatic antiglare function does

101Controls in detailGood visibility1 Mirror cover왘 Swing sun visors down when you expe-rience glare.왘 Push mirror cover 1 to the side, as required. R

102Controls in detailClimate control왔 Climate control

103Controls in detailClimate controlThe climate control is operational whenev-er the engine is running. The system cools or heats the interior dependi

104Controls in detailClimate controlSetting the temperatureUse temperature controls 5 (컄 page 103) to separately adjust the air temperature on each si

105Controls in detailClimate controlDecreasing왘 Turn the temperature control 5 slightly downwards.A blue marking will be visible and the climate contr

106Controls in detailClimate controlAir recirculation modeSwitch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from

107Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivatingIt is possible to deactivate the air condi-tioning (cooling) function of the climate control system. T

108Controls in detailClimate controlDeactivating왘 Press button Ð (컄 page 102).The indicator lamp on the button Ð goes out.The residual heat is automat

109Controls in detailClimate controlAir conditioning왘 Select temperature for each side of the passenger compartment with tempera-ture controls 1.왘 Sel

11IntroductionOperator’s ManualOperating your vehicle outside the USA or CanadaIf you plan to operate your vehicle in for-eign countries, please be aw

110Controls in detailClimate controlDefogging windowsWindows fogged up on inside왘 Press button ± to switch on the air conditioning.The indicator lamp

111Controls in detailAudio system왔 Audio systemAudio and telephone, operationThese instructions are intended to help you become acquainted with your M

112Controls in detailAudio systemOperating and display elements

113Controls in detailAudio systemItem Page1 Radio mode selector 1162 Tuning 116Fast forward/reverse 120, 1243 CD mode selector* 1234 Display panel 118

114Controls in detailAudio systemAnti-theft systemIf the power supply to the radio has been interrupted, CODE will appear on the display when it is ne

115Controls in detailAudio systemButton and soft key operationIn these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right side of radio face) and the funct

116Controls in detailAudio systemBalance왘 Press the AUDkey repeatedly until BALA NCE appears in the display.왘 Press the Lkey to move the sound to the

117Controls in detailAudio systemSeek tuning왘 Press either the f or e button.The radio will tune to the next receiv-able station.Scan tuning왘 Press th

118Controls in detailAudio systemCassette modePlaying cassettes왘 Press the “TAPE” button.왘 Press the eject (EJ) key.The display folds down and the cas

119Controls in detailAudio systemCassette eject왘 Press the eject (EJ) key.The display will fold down and the cassette will be ejected. 왘 Remove the ca

12IntroductionWhere to find it왔 Where to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle

120Controls in detailAudio systemFast forward/reverse왘 Press the d button.FORW ARD will appear on the display and fast forward will start.왘 Press the

121Controls in detailAudio systemCD modeGeneral notes on CD modeShould excessively high temperatures oc-cur while the audio system is in CD mode, TEMP

122Controls in detailAudio systemInstalling and removing the CD changer*The CD changer is located in the trunk on the right side.1 Fastener2 CD change

123Controls in detailAudio systemCD changer* installed1 CD2 CD changer3 CD tray4 CD magazineIf a CD changer is installed, it can be oper-ated from the

124Controls in detailAudio systemSkipping tracks forwards/backwards왘 Press the f button.The next track on the CD will be played.왘 Press the e button.I

125Controls in detailAudio systemDirect track selectionTracks can be selected directly using the buttons on the alpha-numeric keypad.왘 Press the “ fun

126Controls in detailAudio systemSwitching between name search and number search왘 Press ABC key for name search.왘 Press NUM key for number search.Sear

127Controls in detailAudio systemManual repeat dialing (redial)왘 Press the SND key once to re-select the last entered number.The last dialed telephone

128Controls in detailPower windows왔 Power windowsOpening and closing the windowsThe side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switches f

129Controls in detailPower windowsSynchronizing power windowsThe side power windows must be synchronized앫 after the battery has been disconnect-ed앫 if

13IntroductionSymbols왔 SymbolsThe following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:* Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since sta

130Controls in detailRetractable hardtop왔 Retractable hardtopOpening and closing the retractable hardtopFor safety reasons, the retractable hardtop ca

131Controls in detailRetractable hardtopLuggage coverThe luggage cover is located in the trunk.1 Handle2 HoldersClosing luggage cover왘 Pull out the lu

132Controls in detailRetractable hardtopOpening the retractable hardtopRetractable hardtop switchBefore pulling on the retractable hardtop switch, you

133Controls in detailRetractable hardtopPrior to cleaning the rear window, read and observe the instructions in the “Operation” section (컄 page 159).C

134Controls in detailRetractable hardtopLocking the retractable hardtop after raising/loweringIf the retractable hardtop is not properly locked, lock

135Controls in detailRetractable hardtopWind screenInstalling1 Storage bag2 Pin3 Snap button4 Coat hook왘 Remove wind screen from its storage bag 1 and

136Controls in detailDriving systems왔 Driving systemsThe driving system of your vehicle is described on the following pages:앫 Cruise control, with whi

137Controls in detailDriving systems1 Set current or higher speed2 Set current or lower speed3 Cancel cruise control4 Resume at last set speedSetting

138Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speed왘 Lift the cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it up until the de-sired speed is rea

139Controls in detailUseful features왔 Useful featuresInterior storage spaces Glove box1 Glove box lid release2 Glove boxOpening the glove box왘 Pull li

14IntroductionOperating safety왔 Operating safetyProper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following i

140Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holder1 Cup holder2 Release buttonOpening cup holder왘 Push release button 2.The cup holder 1 opens automatical

141Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening compartment in armrest왘 Lift lid with handle 2.Closing compartment in armrest왘 Lower lid until it engages

142Controls in detailUseful featuresAshtray1 Cover plateOpening ashtray왘 Briefly touch cover plate 1.The ashtray opens automatically.Removing ashtray

143Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter1 Cigarette lighter2 Cover왘 Turn key in the steering lock to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 29).왘 Slide

144Controls in detailUseful featuresSee separate operating manual for instruc-tions on how to use the telephone.Tele AidWarning! GPlease do not forget

145Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Tele Aid system(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)The Tele Aid system consists of three types of respon

146Controls in detailUseful featuresEmergency callsAn emergency call is initiated automatical-ly:앫 following an accident in which the emergency tensio

147Controls in detailUseful featuresThe Tele Aid system is available if:앫 it has been activated and is operation-al. Activation requires a subscriptio

148Controls in detailUseful featuresRoadside Assistance button •Located below the center armrest cover is the Roadside Assistance button •.왘 Press and

149Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button ¡Located below the center armrest cover is the Information button ¡.왘 Press and hold the button

15IntroductionProblems with your vehicle왔 Problems with your vehicleIf you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you be

150Controls in detailUseful featuresUpgrade signalsThe Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority.앫 Automatic emergency – First prio

151Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote door unlockIn case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. key inside vehicle), and the reserve

152Controls in detailUseful featuresStolen vehicle tracking servicesIn the event your vehicle was stolen:왘 Report the incident to the police.The polic

153Controls in detailUseful featuresGarage door openerThe built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices, f

154Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming or reprogramming the in-tegrated remote controlStep 1:왘 Switch on ignition.Step 2:왘 If you have previo

155Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 3:왘 Hold the end of the hand-held remote control transmitter 6 of the device you wish to train approximately

156Controls in detailUseful featuresRolling code programmingTo train a garage door opener (or other roll-ing code devices) with the rolling code fea-t

157Controls in detailUseful featuresGate operator/Canadian programmingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit

158Controls in detailUseful featuresReprogramming a single integrated signal transmitter buttonTo program a device using a signal trans-mitter button

159OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

16IntroductionReporting safety defects왔 Reporting safety defectsFor the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Ti

160OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)왔In the “Operation” section you will find de-tailed information on operating, maintain-ing and caring for yo

161OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, de-pends on driving habits and op

162OperationDriving instructionsPower assistanceBrakesTo help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roa

163OperationDriving instructionsAfter hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately parking, so that the air stream

164OperationDriving instructionsTiresTread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumfe

165OperationDriving instructionsHydroplaningDepending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with

166OperationDriving instructionsTire speed ratingRegardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use pru-dent driving speeds

167OperationDriving instructionsWinter driving instructionsThe most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt

168OperationDriving instructionsStanding water Passenger compartmentDriving abroadAbroad, there is a widely-spread Mercedes-Benz service network at yo

169OperationDriving instructionsTelephones and two-way radiosRadio transmitters, such as a portable tele-phone or a citizens band unit should only be

17At a glanceCockpitInstrument clusterCenter consoleOverhead control panel

170OperationDriving instructionsEmission controlCertain engine systems serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible lega

171OperationAt the gas station왔 At the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Loc

172OperationAt the gas station왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right.You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-ened.왘 Close the fuel filler

173OperationAt the gas stationCoolantFor normal replenishing, use water (pota-ble water quality). More information on coolant can be found in the “Ope

174OperationEngine compartment왔 Engine compartmentHoodOpening1 Hood release왘 Pull hood release 1 downwards.The hood is unlocked.2 Lever for opening th

175OperationEngine compartmentClosing왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap-proximately 1ft (30cm).The hood will lock audibly.왘 Make sure the hood is

176OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level via display (SLK 320, SLK 32 AMG only)When checking the oil level the vehicle must앫 be parked

177OperationEngine compartmentThe I symbol flashes in the speedometer display if a proper oil level check cannot be performed.왘 If engine is at normal

178OperationEngine compartmentTo check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick, do the following:왘 Open the hood (컄 page 174).왘 Pull out oil dipsti

179OperationEngine compartmentAdding engine oilSLK 230 Kompressor1 Oil dipstick2 Filler cap왘 Unscrew filler cap 2 from filler neck.왘 Add engine oil as

18At a glanceCockpit왔 Cockpit

180OperationEngine compartmentBe careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water.왘 Scr

181OperationEngine compartmentSLK 230 Kompressor1 Coolant expansion tank2 Float in the filler neck왘 Using a rag, turn the cap to the left to the first

182OperationEngine compartmentThe coolant level is correct if the level 앫 for cold coolant: the level must reach marker 2 in the filler neck of the ex

183OperationEngine compartmentBatteryYour vehicle’s battery is located in the en-gine compartment.The battery should always be sufficiently charged in

184OperationEngine compartmentWindshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartme

185OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsSee your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-ter for information on tested and recom-mended rims and tires for

186OperationTires and wheelsLife of tireThe service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to:앫 Driving style앫 Tir

187OperationTires and wheelsTire pressure changes by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when

188OperationWinter driving왔 Winter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service

189OperationWinter drivingBlock heater (Canada only)The engine is equipped with a block heater.The electrical cable may be installed at your authorize

19At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Combination switch앫 Turn signals 43앫 Windshield wipers 44앫 High beam 432 Cruise control lever 1363 Instrument cluster 2

190OperationMaintenance왔 MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance w

191OperationMaintenanceService term exceededIf you have exceeded the suggested service term:앫 the 9 or ´ appears in the display 2 for 30 seconds and a

192OperationVehicle care왔 Vehicle careCleaning and care of vehicleIn operation, your vehicle is subjected to varying external influences which, if gon

193OperationVehicle careWe have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always r

194OperationVehicle careEngine cleaningPrior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from conta

195OperationVehicle careWiper blades왘 Fold wiper arm forward.왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution.Window cleaning

196OperationVehicle care왘 Prior to cleaning the inside of the rear window, turn key in steering lock to position 2.1 Rear shelf in vertical position왘

197OperationVehicle careHeadlinerClean with soft bristle brush, or use a dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt.Seat beltsThe webbing must not

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199Practical hintsWhat to do if …Where will I find ...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyOpening/closing in an emergencyReplacing bulbsReplacing wiper

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20At a glanceInstrument cluster왔 Instrument cluster

200Practical hintsWhat to do if …왔 What to do if …Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to light u

201Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution- The yellow ABS malfunction indi-cator lamp and warning comes on while driv

202Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution¿ The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving.The E

203Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution¿ The yellow BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving.The c

204Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution3 (Canada only); (USA only)The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving

205Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution? The yellow “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp comes on while drivin

206Practical hintsWhat to do if …When the low engine oil level warning lamp does not go out after starting the engine, or comes on while the engine is

207Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionThe fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning lamp:앫 lights up while drivi

208Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution# The red charge indicator lamp lights up while the engine is running.The ba

209Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem Possible cause Suggested solution2 The yellow brake pad wear indi-cator lamp lights up while brak-ing.The bra

21At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 Left indicator lamps with:W Low windshield washer and head lamp washer* sys-tem fluid level warn-ing lamp206

210Practical hintsWhat to do if …Additional indicators in the speedometer displayDisplay Possible cause Suggested solution9 Perform minor service (A)

211Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamp in center consoleProblem Possible cause Suggested solution7 The indicator lamp lights up. A BabySmartTM child se

212Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?왔 Where will I find ...?First aid kitThe first aid kit is located on the left side of the trunk.1 First aid ki

213Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Spare wheel (SLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320)1 Spare wheel with collapsible tire2 Vehicle tool kit3 Wheel wrench4

214Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?More information can be found in the “Technical data” section (컄 page 263).TIREFIT kit (SLK 32 AMG only)1 Elec

215Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Vehicles with TIREFIT kit (SLK 32 AMG) and CD changer* in trunk 1 Storage box cover2 CD changer*The vehicle to

216Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleUnlocking the driver’s doorIf you are unabl

217Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왘 Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock.왘 Turn the mechanical key counterclock-wise to

218Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyChanging batteries in remote controlIf the batteries in the remote control are discharged, the vehi

219Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencySynchronizing remote controlIf you are unable to lock or unlock the ve-hicle with the remote contro

22At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page7 Right indicator lamps with:$ Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp209A High beam head-lamp indicator43, 85# C

220Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyManually unlocking the transmission selector leverIn the case of power failure, the transmis-sion s

221Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왔 Opening/closing in an emergencyRaising retractable hardtop manuallyIf the retractable hardtop canno

222Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency1 Screw of hydraulic pump2 Control cable, right3 Hex-socket wrench왘 Remove hex-socket wrench 3 from c

223Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency2 Control cable, right4 Control cable, left5 Hinge왘 Complete the following steps simulta-neously:Firs

224Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency7 Bottom half of retractable hardtop왘 One person should stand on the left side of the vehicle and the

225Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency3 Hex-socket wrencha Protective capb Screw for the retractable hardtop lock-ing mechanism왘 Take off p

226Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왔 Replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential

227Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫

228Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lamps Low and high beam headlamps (Halo-gen headlamps only)왘 Switch off the lights.왘 Open t

229Practical hintsReplacing bulbsParking, standing and turn signal lamp왘 Switch off the lights.왘 Open the hood (컄 page 174).1 Release opening왘 Insert

23At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 Cup holder 1402 Center air vent adjustment 98Side air vent adjustment 983 Climate cont

230Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSide marker lamp bulb왘 Switch off the lights.왘 Carefully slide lamp towards front.왘 Remove rear end first.왘 Twist bul

231Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLicense plate lamp1 Screws왘 Switch off the lights.왘 Loosen both screws 1 and remove lamp.왘 Replace the tubular lamp a

232Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왘 Turn adjusting screw 1 (counterclock-wise to adjust headlamp downward, clockwise upward) until bubble in level 2 is

233Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades왔 Replacing wiper bladesRemoving wiper blades 왘 Fold the wiper arm forward.왘 Press safety tab 1 down.왘 Push wi

234Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesInstalling wiper blades왘 Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place.왘 Rotate the wiper blade

235Practical hintsFlat tire왔 Flat tireYour vehicle is equipped with a TIREFIT kit (SLK 32 AMG only) (컄 page 214) or a spare wheel with collapsible tir

236Practical hintsFlat tirePreparing TIREFIT왘 Take the TIREFIT kit out of the trunk (컄 page 214).1 Filler hose2 TIREFIT container왘 Shake contents of T

237Practical hintsFlat tireAdding TIREFIT1 Valve stem2 Valve stem tool3 TIREFIT container4 Filler hose5 Filler hose plug6 Tire valve core왘 Unscrew the

238Practical hintsFlat tireInflating the tire1 Flap2 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw3 Union nut4 Electrical plug왘 Open flap 1 on air pump.

239Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Detach the electric air pump.왘 Reinstall tire valve cap.왘 Store the electrical plug and the air hose behind the flap and

24At a glanceCenter consoleLower PartItem Page1 Selector lever for automatic transmission*93Gearshift lever for manual transmission922 Storage compart

240Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to obtain a new TIREFIT container and/or filler hose.왘 Bring

241Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Take the TIREFIT kit out of the trunk (컄 page 214).왘 Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from th

242Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Unscrew the valve cap from tire valve 7.왘 Screw filler hose onto tire valve 7.왘 Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle cig

243Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Detach the electric air pump.The air hose may still be hot. Please ex-ercise appropriate caution.왘 Store the electrical p

244Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to obtain a new TIREFIT container.왘 Bring used TIREFIT mater

245Practical hintsFlat tire왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-proximately one full turn with wrench).The jack

246Practical hintsFlat tire3 Jacking pin4 Jack support tube hole5 Crank6 Small platform7 Large platform왘 Fold out jacking pin 3 in direction of arrow

247Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Remove the wheel.왘 Take the spare tire out of the trunk.Mounting the new wheelWheel bolts1 Wheel bolt for앫 wheel rim size

248Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly.Lowering the vehicle왘 Lower vehicle by turning c

249Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Before storing the jack in the trunk, it should be fully collapsed, with pin and handle folded in.Inflating the collapsib

25At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone* and voice

250Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Detach the electric air pump.왘 Reinstall tire valve cap.왘 Stow the electrical plug and the air hose behind the flap and p

251Practical hintsBattery왔 BatteryThe battery is located in the engine com-partment on the right-hand side.1 Battery2 Positive terminal3 Negative term

252Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting the battery왘 Depress parking brake firmly or move gear selector lever to position P (man-ual transmission to Ne

253Practical hintsBatteryBatteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Large 12-volt storage batteries contain

254Practical hintsJump starting왔 Jump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat-tery of another v

255Practical hintsJump startingThe battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment.왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not touch.왘 Turn off

256Practical hintsTowing the vehicle왔 Towing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using

257Practical hintsTowing the vehicleWarning! GPrior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain that the key is in starter switc

258Practical hintsTowing the vehicleTowing eyeSLK 230 Kompressor except Sport Package*, SLK 320 except Sport Package*The rear towing eye is located at

259Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye boltSLK 32 AMG, Sport Package*The rear towing eye is located at the right, below the bumper.

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260Practical hintsFuses왔 FusesA special fuse extractor is supplied with the vehicle tool kit in the trunk.Spare fuses are supplied inside the corre-sp

261Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box The auxiliary fuse box is located on the left hand side of the exterior lamp switch.The auxiliary fuse box c

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263Technical dataSpare parts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and TiresElectrical systemMain Dimensi

264Technical dataSpare parts service왔The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Spare parts serviceAll author

265Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the “warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty I

266Technical dataIdentification labels왔 Identification labels1 Certification label 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)3 Engine number (engraved on e

267Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt drive왔 Layout of poly-V-belt driveSLK 230 KompressorThe SLK 230 Kompressor has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown

268Technical dataEngine왔 EngineModel SLK 230 Kompressor(170.449)11The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz

269Technical dataRims and Tires왔 Rims and TiresUse only tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved

27Getting startedUnlockingAdjustingDrivingParking and locking

270Technical dataRims and TiresSame size tires16’’ tires17’’ tiresSLK 230 Kompressor SLK 320 SLK 32 AMGRims (light alloy) 7 J x16 H2 7 J x16 H2 -Whee

271Technical dataRims and TiresMixed size tires16’’ tiresSLK 230 Kompressor(except Sport Package)SLK 320(except Sport Package)Front axle:Rims (light a

272Technical dataRims and Tires17’’ tiresSLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320(Sport Package*)SLK 32 AMGFront axle:Rims (light alloy) 71⁄2 J x17 H2 71⁄2 J x17 H

273Technical dataRims and TiresSpare wheel with collapsible tireSLK 230 Kompressor SLK 320Rim (light alloy) 4.5 B x15 H2 4.5 B x16 H2Wheel offset 0.47

274Technical dataElectrical system왔 Electrical systemModel SLK 230 Kompressor SLK 320 SLK 32 AMGGenerator (alternator) 14 V/90 A 14 V/115 A 14 V/120 A

275Technical dataMain Dimensions왔 Main DimensionsModel SLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320 SLK 32 AMGOverall vehicle length 157.9 in (4010 mm) 157.9 in (4010

276Technical dataWeights왔 WeightsTrunk load max. 110lb (50kg)

277Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must

278Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Fuel tankincluding a reserve ofapprox. 15.8 US gal (60

279Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, use o

28Getting startedUnlocking왔The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners

280Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirementsUse only premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D

281Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are

282Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Anticorrosion/antifreezeYour vehicle contains a number of alumi-num parts. The use of aluminum compo-

283Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Windshield washer system and head-lamp washer system*Both the windshield and headlamp* washer systems

284Technical dataConsumer information왔 Consumer informationThe following text is published as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars un-der T

285Technical dataConsumer informationTemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the high-est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-tance to the gene

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287Technical termsABS(Antilock Brake System)Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.Alignmen

288Technical termsEngine numberThe number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro-duced.Engine o

289Technical termsLock buttonButton on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or un-locked. Pushing the lock button down on an individual

29Getting startedUnlockingSteering lock positionsSteering lock0 For removing keyThe steering is locked when the key is removed from the steering lock.

290Technical termsRetractable hardtopHardtop that can be opened and closed at the push of a button and stored in the trunk.Roll barOccupant protection

291Technical termsTire speed ratingPart of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap-proved.TractionForce exerted by the vehi

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293IndexAABS 22, 66, 287Malfunction indicator lamp 201Warning lamp 201Accelerator position, automatic transmission 98AccidentIn case of 46ActivatingAi

294IndexAlarmAudible 65, 71, 72Canceling 71, 72Visual 71Alarm systemAnti-theft 71Alignment bolt 246Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 287Anticorrosion/

295IndexBAS/ESPMalfunction indicator lamp 200Batteries, Remote controlCheck lamp 75Batteries, remote controlChanging 218Battery dischargedJump startin

296IndexCentral lockingFrom inside 80Unlocking from inside 80Certification label 266Changing CDsCD mode 121ChargingVehicle battery 252CHECK ENGINE mal

297IndexCombination switch 85High beam flasher 44, 85Turn signals 43Windshield wipers 44Consumer information 284Control and operation of radio transmi

298IndexDownhill drivingCruise control 137Downshifting 92, 94Drink holder see Cup holder 140Drinking and driving 161DrivingGeneral instructions 37, 16

299IndexWarning lamp 200ETD 288Safety guidelines 55ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 60Exterior lamp switch 83Exterior rear view mirrorsAdjusting 35FF

Contents Introduction ... 7Product information... 7Operator’s Manual ...

30Getting startedAdjusting왔 AdjustingSeatsThe seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.Warning! GAl

300IndexGlobalLocking 75Unlocking 75Global Positioning System (GPS) 288Glove box 19, 139Closing 139Opening 139Good visibility 99GPS 288HHands-free mic

301IndexInterior lighting 87Automatic control 87Deactivating automatic control 87Manual control 88Manual operation 88Interior storage spaces 139Cup ho

302IndexHigh beam flasher 85High beams 85Instrument cluster illumination 89Interior 87Low beam 83Parking lamps 83Rear fog lamp 84Trunk 88Limiting the

303IndexOilAdding 179Consumption 175Dipstick 175Oil dipstick 179Viscosity 288Oil levelChecking 172One-touch gearshifting 94Canceling gear range limit

304IndexAdjusting seat height 33Seat fore and aft adjustment 33Power train 289Power washer 193Power windows 128Side windows 128Stopping windows 128Syn

305IndexRemovingVehicle battery 252Wheel 246Wiper blade insert 233Wiper blades 233ReplacingBackup lamp bulbs 230Brake lamp bulbs 230Bulbs 226Front lam

306IndexRapid seat heating* 82Selector lever 21Lock 41Position (automatic transmission) 93Position (automatic transmission*) 21Self-testBabySmartTM ai

307IndexSpeedSaving current 137Speed settingsCruise control 138Speedometer 21SRS 59, 290Indicator lamp 203Standing lamps 83Replacing bulbs 226, 227, 2

308IndexBrake fluid 279Coolant 277Coolants 281Electrical system 274Engine 268Engine oil 279Engine oil additives 279Fuel requirements 280Fuels 277Gasol

309IndexTemperature grades 285Tread depth 188Wear pattern 187Winter 188Tools 212Tow-away alarm 23, 72Arming 72Disarming 72Disarming for transport 72To

31Getting startedAdjustingManual seat1 Head restraint height2 Backrest tilt3 Seat height4 Seat fore and aft adjustmentSeat height왘 Pull up on handle 3

310IndexVVehicleBattery 251Locking 23Lowering 248Proper use of 14Towing 256, 258, 259Unlocking 23Unlocking in an emergency 216Vehicle battery 251Vehic

311IndexWindows see Side windowsWindshieldDefogging 110Refilling washer fluid 184Replacing wiper blades 233Washer fluid 184, 283Washer system 283Winds

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32Getting startedAdjusting왘 Let go of handle 4. The seat should make an audible click.Backrest tilt왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back-ward until your

33Getting startedAdjustingPower seat*왘 Switch on the ignition by turning the key in the steering lock to position 2.or 왘 Open the driver’s or passenge

34Getting startedAdjusting5 Release button왘 Adjust the height of the head restraints by pulling them upwards manually. 왘 For a lower position, press r

35Getting startedAdjustingMirrorsAdjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffi

36Getting startedAdjustingThe switch is located on the center console.1 Driver’s side mirror2 Passenger side mirror왘 Make sure the ignition is switche

37Getting startedDriving왔 DrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GDo not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or car

38Getting startedDriving1 Seat belt housing2 Latch plate3 Buckle4 Release buttonWarning! GNever ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclin

39Getting startedDriving왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from seat belt housing 1.왘 Place the belt over your shoulder.왘 Push latch plate 2 into b

ContentsControls in detail ... 73Locking and unlocking ... 74Keys ...

40Getting startedDrivingStarting the engine Manual transmissionGearshift pattern for manual transmission왘 Depress the brake pedal.왘 Make sure the gear

41Getting startedDrivingAutomatic transmission*Gearshift pattern for automatic transmissionP Park position with selector lever lockR Reverse gearN Neu

42Getting startedDrivingParking brake 1 Brake lever2 Release button왘 Pull up slightly on brake lever 1 and press release button 2.Return brake lever 1

43Getting startedDrivingSwitching on headlampsExterior lamp switch1 Off2 Low beam headlamps on왘 Turn the switch to B.More information can be found in

44Getting startedDrivingHigh beam왘 Push the combination switch forward.The high beam symbol A in the instrument cluster lights up.More information can

45Getting startedDrivingSingle wipe왘 Press combination switch briefly in the direction of arrow 2.The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer f

46Getting startedDrivingThe coolant temperature is over 248°F (120°C)The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.왘 Stop the vehicle as

47Getting startedParking and locking왔 Parking and lockingYou have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. E

48Getting startedParking and lockingSwitching off headlamps왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M (컄 page 43).More information can be found in the “Cont

49Getting startedParking and locking왘 Press the seat belt release button (컄 page 38).Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding

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51Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems

52Safety and SecurityOccupant safety왔 Occupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehic

53Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAirbagsWarning! GAirbags are designed to reduce the potential of injury in certain frontal (front airbags) im-pact

54Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 Occupants, especially children, should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the side impact airb

55Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbagiAirbags are designed to activate only

56Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWhen you sell your vehicle, we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with a

57Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySide impact airbagsThe side impact airbags are deployed:앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle앫 in impacts exceedin

58Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GAlways fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restraine

59Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GUSE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other

ContentsManually unlocking the transmission selector lever ... 220Opening/closing in an emergency... 221Raising retractable hardtop manuall

60Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEmergency tensioning device (ETD)The seat belts are equipped with emergency tensioning devices.The ETD is designed

61Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe passenger lap-shoulder belt has a spe-cial seat belt retractor for secure fastening of child restraints.To fas

62Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBabySmartTM1 airbag deactivation system1 7 indicator lampSpecial BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for

63Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe 7 indicator lamp 1 located in the center console will be illuminated, except with the key removed or in the st

64Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GWhen using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the passenger seat, the front passenger airbag will no

65Safety and SecurityPanic alarm왔 Panic alarm1 Â buttonAn audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21⁄2minutes.Activat

66Safety and SecurityDriving safety systems왔 Driving safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:앫

67Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBrakingAt the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pe

68Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsESPThe Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction

69Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 199).Switching off the ESPTo improve the vehicle's

7Product information왔 IntroductionProduct informationPlease observe the following in your own best interest:We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz p

70Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsThe switch is located on the center con-sole.1 ESP off2 ESP on왘 Press upper half 1 of the ESP switch until

71Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왔 Anti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.Activat

72Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsTow-away alarmOnce the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attem

73Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeatsLightingInstrument clusterManual transmissionAutomatic transmission*Good visibilityClimate controlAudio

74Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왔In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment inst

75Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Press button Œ.All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the do

76Controls in detailLocking and unlockingChecking the batteries왘 Press button ‹ or Œ longer than one second.The battery check lamp 4 comes on briefly

77Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the doors from the insideYou can open a locked door from the in-side. Open door only when conditions

78Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunkThe recess is located on the inner side of the trunk lid.1 Recess왘 Lower trunk lid by pull

79Controls in detailLocking and unlockingAutomatic central lockingThe doors and the trunk automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the

8IntroductionOperator’s Manual왔 Operator’s ManualThis Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully

80Controls in detailLocking and unlockingActivating왘 Check that the ignition is switched on.All the lamps in the instrument cluster light up.왘 Press a

81Controls in detailSeats왔 SeatsInformation on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 27).Removing and installing head

82Controls in detailSeatsHeated seats*Both switches are located in the center console.1 Normal heating2 Rapid heating왘 Make sure the ignition is switc

83Controls in detailLighting왔 LightingFor notes on how to switch on the head-lamps and use the turn signals, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page

84Controls in detailLightingDaytime running lamp mode (Canada only)Vehicles with automatic transmissionWhen the engine is running, the low beam headla

85Controls in detailLightingCombination switchThe combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column.1 High beam2 High beam flasher

86Controls in detailLightingHazard warning flasherThe hazard warning flasher can be activat-ed with the ignition switched on or off. It is activated a

87Controls in detailLightingInterior lightingThe controls are located in the overhead control panel.1 Switch for automatic control2 Switch for interio

88Controls in detailLightingManual controlActivating and deactivating왘 Press switch 2.The interior lighting is switched on.왘 Press switch 2 again.The

89Controls in detailInstrument cluster왔 Instrument clusterA full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section

9IntroductionOperator’s ManualImportant notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobilesUnder California law you may be en

90Controls in detailInstrument clusterTrip odometer왘 Press left knob 3 (컄 page 20) once with key in steering lock position 2 (컄 page 29) until the tri

91Controls in detailInstrument clusterOutside temperature indicatorWhen moving the vehicle into colder ambi-ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your g

92Controls in detailManual transmission왔 Manual transmissionInformation on driving with a manual trans-mission is found in the “Getting started” secti

93Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*왔 Automatic transmission*Information on driving with an automatic transmission is found in the “Getting sta

94Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear

95Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Gear rangesWith the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by press

96Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*EffectThe key can only be removed from the steering lock with the gear selector lever in position P. With t

97Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Program mode selector switchThe program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center con

98Controls in detailAutomatic transmission*Accelerator positionYour driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior:Less throttle Earlie

99Controls in detailGood visibility왔 Good visibilityInformation on the windshield wipers (컄 page 44) and for adjusting the rear view mirrors see “Adju