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SLK-Class
Operator’s Manual
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SLK 230 Kompressor SLK 320 SLK 32 AMG
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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small inve
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Doors .................................................28 Emergency tensioning retractor Introduction (ETR) .............................................53 Central locking switch .................... 30 Product information .......................... 5 Airbags ..............................................54 Automatic central locking ...............31 Operator’s manual ............................. 6 Safety guidelines for the Emergency unlocking in Where to find it ............................
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Contents 2 Interior lighting ............................. 112 Tele Aid ............................................132 Cruise control ................................. 166 Night security illumination ......... 112 Catalytic converter ........................ 140 Brake assist system (BAS) ...........................................169 Sun visors with Vanity Mirror ......113 Emission control .............................141 Antilock brake system Interior ........................................
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Supplemental restraint system Malfunction and indicator lamp Storage box, TIREFIT-Kit, in the center console ................190 air pump, Vehicle tools (SRS) indicator lamp ..................184 (SLK 32 AMG only) ...................202 Fuel reserve and fuel cap AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....190 placement warning ....................185 Wheels .............................................203 Practical hints Tire replacement ........................203 Electronic stability program (ESP) — war
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Contents 4 Changing batteries in Light alloy wheels ..................... 250 Premium unleaded gasoline ........269 the remote control ....................236 Instrument cluster ..................... 251 Fuel requirements .........................269 Synchronizing Steering wheel and Gasoline additives .........................270 remote control ............................237 gear selector lever ..................... 251 Coolants ...........................................270 Raising hardtop ma
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Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original 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 their 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 o
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Introduction 6 Operator’s manual 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 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
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Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of t
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Introduction 8 Roadside assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number: 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box. Change of address or owner
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: • Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, • unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, • gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe u
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Introduction 10 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. 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 equip
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Where to find it The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections: •Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. •Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation. •Driving: Important information on driving. • Instrument cluster display: Indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions. •Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency. •Car care: Instructions on caring for
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Introduction 12 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 your 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 the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistanc
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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 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives si
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Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 16 Center console .............................. 18 Overhead control panel ............... 19 Contents - Instruments and controls 15 Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data
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Instruments Instrument Technical Operation Driving Practical hints Car care Index and controls cluster display data Instruments and controls 16 Instruments and controls
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1 Side defroster outlet, adjustable 15 Air volume control for center air outlets 2 Cruise control switch, see page 166 16 Climate control, see page 86 Rear window defroster, see page 90 3 Side air outlet, adjustable 17 Glove box (illuminated with key in steering lock 4 Combination switch, see page 83 position 1 or 2), see page 114 5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 81 18 Audio system, see page 93 6 Hood lock release, see page 194 19 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 85 7 Instrument cluster,
