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Operator’s Manual
SLK-Class
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Order No. 6515 3269 13 Part No. 171 584 16 82 Edition B 2007
SLK-Class
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SLK 280 SLK 350 SLK55AMG
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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 Instrument cluster ............................. 118 Safety and Security ........................... 63 Controls in detail............................... 93 Adjusting instrument cluster Occupant safety................................... 64 Locking and unlocking......................... 94 illumination .................................. 118 Air bags .......................................... 66 SmartKey ....................................... 94 Tachometer...............................
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Contents Automatic transmission*................... 155 Climate control................................... 172 Audio system...................................... 193 Gear selector lever....................... 155 Switching climate control Audio and telephone*, operation.. 193 Shifting procedure ....................... 156 system on/off............................... 175 Operating safety ........................... 193 Gear selector lever positions ....... 157 Setting the temperature.............
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Contents Loading.............................................. 251 At the gas station .............................. 291 Operation ......................................... 277 Roof rack...................................... 251 Refueling...................................... 291 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 278 Useful features .................................. 252 Check regularly and before a Driving instructions............................ 279 Storage compartments.................
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Contents DOT, Tire Identification Replacing bulbs.................................. 393 Practical hints .................................. 345 Number (TIN) ............................... 322 Bulbs............................................. 393 What to do if … ................................... 346 Maximum tire load ....................... 324 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 396 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 346 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 324 Replacing bulbs for rear lamp
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Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 443 Technical data.................................. 427 Index................................................. 451 Capacities .................................... 443 Parts service ...................................... 428 Engine oils.................................... 445 Warranty coverage............................. 429 Engine oil additives ...................... 445 Loss of Service and Warranty Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 4
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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 your We recommend using Genuine individual cases an official approval or authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion authoriz
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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
