Owner's Manual
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... ...194 Air volume ...196 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...268, 324 Alternator ...349 Messages in the multifunction display ...288 AMG menu ...113 Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...357 Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror . . 79 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ...62 Anti-theft alarm system ...63...
... ...194 Air volume ...196 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...268, 324 Alternator ...349 Messages in the multifunction display ...288 AMG menu ...113 Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...357 Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror . . 79 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ...62 Anti-theft alarm system ...63...
Owner's Manual
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... system operating instructions Combination switch ...84 Control system ...108 Multifunction display ...110 Multifunction steering wheel ...108 Resetting to factory settings ...119 Control system menus ...111 AMG ...113 Audio/DVD ...116 Navigation ...117 Settings ...118 Standard display ...112 Telephone ...126 Trip computer ...125 Vehicle status message memory . . 118 Control system submenus ...111...
... system operating instructions Combination switch ...84 Control system ...108 Multifunction display ...110 Multifunction steering wheel ...108 Resetting to factory settings ...119 Control system menus ...111 AMG ...113 Audio/DVD ...116 Navigation ...117 Settings ...118 Standard display ...112 Telephone ...126 Trip computer ...125 Vehicle status message memory . . 118 Control system submenus ...111...
Owner's Manual
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AMG vehicles only. 32 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel 1 2 Function Multifunction display Press button s • to take a call • to dial1 • to ...
AMG vehicles only. 32 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel 1 2 Function Multifunction display Press button s • to take a call • to dial1 • to ...
Owner's Manual
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... releases the gear selector lever lock. The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in detail Automatic transmission ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. There are additional indicators on when you insert the SmartKey into reverse gear R or park position P when the ... D (Y page 101) with gear ranges (Y page 101) Rthe selected program mode: C/S (Y page 102) or M (vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG only) (Y page 104) position of the accelerator pedal vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with the current transmission...
... releases the gear selector lever lock. The current transmission position P, R, N, or D appears in detail Automatic transmission ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. There are additional indicators on when you insert the SmartKey into reverse gear R or park position P when the ... D (Y page 101) with gear ranges (Y page 101) Rthe selected program mode: C/S (Y page 102) or M (vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG only) (Y page 104) position of the accelerator pedal vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with the current transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... Rextending Rchanging the gears manually (vehicles with the gear selector lever in park position P. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG only) Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in park position P. The SmartKey can influence transmission shifting by: Rlimiting Effect ì Park position...
... Rextending Rchanging the gears manually (vehicles with the gear selector lever in park position P. With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG only) Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in park position P. The SmartKey can influence transmission shifting by: Rlimiting Effect ì Park position...
Owner's Manual
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... driving Ron steep downgrades Rin Automatic shift program mountainous regions extreme operating condiProgram mode selector switch Program mode selector switch on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG Runder tions æ For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. C Comfort S Sport For comfort driving For standard...
... driving Ron steep downgrades Rin Automatic shift program mountainous regions extreme operating condiProgram mode selector switch Program mode selector switch on vehicles with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG Runder tions æ For maximum use of engine's braking effect on very steep or lengthy downgrades. C Comfort S Sport For comfort driving For standard...
Owner's Manual
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... switch repeatedly until the letter of driving characteristics for which you give more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG: For information on icy roads. Selecting program mode C means: RThe vehicle starts out more gas. and driving stability are less likely to obtain...
... switch repeatedly until the letter of driving characteristics for which you give more gentle, both forward and reverse, except when driving off with AMG Sport Package and SLK 55 AMG: For information on icy roads. Selecting program mode C means: RThe vehicle starts out more gas. and driving stability are less likely to obtain...
Owner's Manual
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Manual program mode M differs with AMG Sport Package and on SLK 55 AMG only. direction. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the automatic transmission. The automatic transmission will not shift into the next lower gear as ...
Manual program mode M differs with AMG Sport Package and on SLK 55 AMG only. direction. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the automatic transmission. The automatic transmission will not shift into the next lower gear as ...
Owner's Manual
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... or next station in the multifunction display. In the Settings menu, instead of functions, you will alter what appears in station list or wave band. AMG vehicles only. 109 Within Telephone menu to select previous or next track, scene or stored station. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly to the phone...
... or next station in the multifunction display. In the Settings menu, instead of functions, you will alter what appears in station list or wave band. AMG vehicles only. 109 Within Telephone menu to select previous or next track, scene or stored station. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly to the phone...
Owner's Manual
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...facilitate navigation within the system and are available: RChecking RChecking Press button j or k repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction display. 6 7 AMG vehicles only. Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Standard display menu (Y page 112) AMG6 menu (Y page 113) Audio/DVD menu (Y ... 112 up digital speedometer or outside temperature (Y page 113) up maintenance service indicator (Y page 259) engine oil level (SLK 55 AMG only) (Y page 225) RCalling RChecking Checking coolant temperature G Warning! The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if...
...facilitate navigation within the system and are available: RChecking RChecking Press button j or k repeatedly until the coolant temperature appears in the multifunction display. 6 7 AMG vehicles only. Function 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Standard display menu (Y page 112) AMG6 menu (Y page 113) Audio/DVD menu (Y ... 112 up digital speedometer or outside temperature (Y page 113) up maintenance service indicator (Y page 259) engine oil level (SLK 55 AMG only) (Y page 225) RCalling RChecking Checking coolant temperature G Warning! The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if...
Owner's Manual
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... the multifunction display. 1 Gear indicator 2 Engine oil temperature indicator Example illustration for that the road surface is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the digital speedometer or the outside temperature indicator is therefore ...the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 80†. During this time, avoid driving at full engine speed. Controls in AMG vehicles. The engine should not be operated with a coolant temperature above the freezing point do not guarantee that purpose. Indicated ...
... the multifunction display. 1 Gear indicator 2 Engine oil temperature indicator Example illustration for that the road surface is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the digital speedometer or the outside temperature indicator is therefore ...the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 80†. During this time, avoid driving at full engine speed. Controls in AMG vehicles. The engine should not be operated with a coolant temperature above the freezing point do not guarantee that purpose. Indicated ...
Owner's Manual
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... The intermediate time is resumed when you cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons æ or ç. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display. X supply voltage (Y page 114) page 114) analysis (Y page 115) RRACETIMER (Y ROverall RLap You can save driving stretches. ... turn the SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 72), the RACETIMER stops timing. Press button j repeatedly until the RACETIMER appears in the AMG menu: RVehicle RACETIMER G Warning! Racing on or restart the engine and then press the æ button.
... The intermediate time is resumed when you cannot adjust the audio volume using buttons æ or ç. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display. X supply voltage (Y page 114) page 114) analysis (Y page 115) RRACETIMER (Y ROverall RLap You can save driving stretches. ... turn the SmartKey to position 1 (Y page 72), the RACETIMER stops timing. Press button j repeatedly until the RACETIMER appears in the AMG menu: RVehicle RACETIMER G Warning! Racing on or restart the engine and then press the æ button.
Owner's Manual
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... 5 seconds. Deleting all laps It is called up. The intermediate time shown will be reset to delete a single saved lap. Press button j repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display. Z 115 The new lap begins to be saved as the intermediate time is not possible to "0" after 30 seconds.
... 5 seconds. Deleting all laps It is called up. The intermediate time shown will be reset to delete a single saved lap. Press button j repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display. Z 115 The new lap begins to be saved as the intermediate time is not possible to "0" after 30 seconds.
Owner's Manual
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... ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display. Controls in detail Control system X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the station list: Press and hold k or j to see other lap analyses.
... ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display. Controls in detail Control system X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the station list: Press and hold k or j to see other lap analyses.
Owner's Manual
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... moderate speeds (for the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km). All of 85 mph (140 km/h). RVehicles with all features, standard or optional, potentially available for AMG vehicles: RDuring the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), do not exceed a speed of the above 4 500 rpm in period, the more cautiously you treat your...
... moderate speeds (for the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km). All of 85 mph (140 km/h). RVehicles with all features, standard or optional, potentially available for AMG vehicles: RDuring the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), do not exceed a speed of the above 4 500 rpm in period, the more cautiously you treat your...
Owner's Manual
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... until the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunction display: REngine OK Oil Level Checking engine oil level with the control system On the SLK 55 AMG, you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press button k or j on the ignition. Z 225 oil level. 1.5 qts. (Canada: 1.5 liters) to reach max. Operation Engine...
... until the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunction display: REngine OK Oil Level Checking engine oil level with the control system On the SLK 55 AMG, you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press button k or j on the ignition. Z 225 oil level. 1.5 qts. (Canada: 1.5 liters) to reach max. Operation Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... not covered by oil entering the ground or water. ! If you notice transmission fluid loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. It could cause damage to avoid any potentially serious burns: RUse extreme caution when opening the hood .... X Screw filler cap 1 back on level ground, and the coolant temperature must be below 158‡ (70†). Coolant level SLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap X X RDo Unscrew filler cap 1 from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature indicator indicates that the coolant is overheated...
... not covered by oil entering the ground or water. ! If you notice transmission fluid loss or gearshifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. It could cause damage to avoid any potentially serious burns: RUse extreme caution when opening the hood .... X Screw filler cap 1 back on level ground, and the coolant temperature must be below 158‡ (70†). Coolant level SLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap X X RDo Unscrew filler cap 1 from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature indicator indicates that the coolant is overheated...
Owner's Manual
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... may have been designed specifically for the actual maximum permissible speed of the information given on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to each vehicle and may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire ...RAC) and have a tire speed rating above illustration. mph (240 km/h): SLK 300 SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 300 (Appearance Package) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package) SLK 350 (Appearance Package) mph (250 km/h): mph (280 km/h): SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) Load identification Q M+S15 up to 100 mph (160 km...
... may have been designed specifically for the actual maximum permissible speed of the information given on a tire's sidewall, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to each vehicle and may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire ...RAC) and have a tire speed rating above illustration. mph (240 km/h): SLK 300 SLK 300 (Sport Package) SLK 300 (Appearance Package) SLK 350 SLK 350 (Sport Package) SLK 350 (Appearance Package) mph (250 km/h): mph (280 km/h): SLK 55 AMG SLK 55 AMG (Performance Package) Load identification Q M+S15 up to 100 mph (160 km...
Owner's Manual
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... is designed to operate under the extremely high operating demands required to accommodate the performance capabilities of the brakes by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. they provide optimum braking efficiency. High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is important to moderate...work on the Rvehicle Rbrake G Warning! The brakes may need to an extent that safe braking is being tested on SLK 55 AMG. Have the brake system inspected immediately. Excessive high-demand braking will also enhance the grip of individual brake system components ...
... is designed to operate under the extremely high operating demands required to accommodate the performance capabilities of the brakes by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. they provide optimum braking efficiency. High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is important to moderate...work on the Rvehicle Rbrake G Warning! The brakes may need to an extent that safe braking is being tested on SLK 55 AMG. Have the brake system inspected immediately. Excessive high-demand braking will also enhance the grip of individual brake system components ...
Owner's Manual
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... extractor 8 Electric air pump RCollapsible RElectric RJack RProtective RTIREFIT RTowing RValve air pump wrap18 kit19 eye bolt extractor wrench RWheel 18 Vehicles 19 SLK with spare wheel only. 55 AMG with all features, standard or optional, potentially available for completeness at the time of purchase. The vehicle tool kit includes: RAlignment X X X Removing...
... extractor 8 Electric air pump RCollapsible RElectric RJack RProtective RTIREFIT RTowing RValve air pump wrap18 kit19 eye bolt extractor wrench RWheel 18 Vehicles 19 SLK with spare wheel only. 55 AMG with all features, standard or optional, potentially available for completeness at the time of purchase. The vehicle tool kit includes: RAlignment X X X Removing...