Contents. Mercedes-Benz SLK 32 AMG, 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor, 2003 SLK-Class, SLK Class 2003, 2001 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 320, 2003 SLK 32 AMG, SLK 320, SLK 230
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Contents
.......................................... 7
Product information................................ 7
Operator’s Manual.................................. 8
Service and warranty information ..... 8
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ............. 9
Maintenance .................................. 10
Roadside Assistance ...................... 10
Change of address or ownership.... 10
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 11
Where to find it.................................... 12
Symbols............................................... 13
Operating safety .................................. 14
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 14
Problems with your vehicle.................. 15
Reporting safety defects...................... 16
Reporting safety defects ................ 16
......................................... 17
Cockpit ................................................ 18
Instrument cluster ............................... 20
Center console .................................... 23
Upper part ...................................... 23
Lower Part ...................................... 24
Overhead control panel ........................ 25
................................... 27
Unlocking ............................................. 28
Unlocking with the remote control.. 28
Adjusting .............................................. 30
Seats............................................... 30
Telescoping steering column* ........ 34
Mirrors............................................ 35
Driving .................................................. 37
Fastening the seat belts.................. 37
Starting the engine ......................... 40
Switching on headlamps ................. 43
Turn signals and high beam ............ 43
Windshield wipers........................... 44
Problems while driving.................... 45
Parking and locking .............................. 47
Parking brake.................................. 47
Switching off headlamps................. 48
Turning off engine ........................... 48
........................... 51
Occupant safety ................................... 52
Airbags ........................................... 53
Seat belts ....................................... 57
Children in the vehicle .................... 60
Panic alarm .......................................... 65
Activating........................................ 65
Deactivating.................................... 65
Driving safety systems ......................... 66
ABS................................................. 66
BAS................................................. 68
ESP ................................................. 68
Anti-theft systems ................................ 71
Immobilizer ..................................... 71
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 71
Tow-away alarm.............................. 72
Controls in detail ................................ 73
Locking and unlocking.......................... 74
Keys................................................ 74
Opening the trunk........................... 77
Closing the trunk ............................ 77
Opening the doors from the inside . 78
Trunk lid emergency release........... 78
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Automatic central locking .............. 78
Locking and unlocking from the inside ............................... 80
Seats.................................................... 81
Heated seats* ................................ 81
Head restraints............................... 82
Lighting................................................ 83
Exterior lamp switch....................... 83
Combination switch........................ 84
Hazard warning flasher................... 85
Interior lighting............................... 86
Instrument cluster ............................... 88
Instrument cluster illumination....... 88
Coolant temperature gauge............ 88
Trip odometer................................. 89
Tachometer .................................... 89
Outside temperature indicator ....... 90
Setting clock .................................. 90
Manual transmission............................ 91
Shifting into reverse ....................... 92
Automatic transmission* ..................... 93
One-touch gearshifting................... 94
Gear ranges.................................... 95
Gear selector lever position ........... 96
Program mode selector switch....... 97
Accelerator position ....................... 98
(Limp Home Mode) ........................ 98
Good visibility ...................................... 99
Rear view mirror............................. 99
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 100
Sun visors .................................... 101
Climate control .................................. 102
Setting the temperature............... 104
Adjusting air volume .................... 104
Adjusting air distribution.............. 104
Air recirculation mode.................. 105
Rear window defroster ................. 105
Air conditioning............................ 106
Residual heat ............................... 107
Basic settings............................... 108
Special settings............................ 108
Deactivating the climate control system ......................................... 110
Audio system ..................................... 111
Audio and telephone, operation ... 111
Operating safety........................... 111
Operating and display elements... 112
Anti-theft system.......................... 114
Button and soft key operation...... 115
Operation ..................................... 115
Radio mode.................................. 116
Cassette mode............................. 118
CD mode...................................... 120
Telephone* operation .................. 123
Power windows.................................. 127
Opening and closing the side windows ......................... 127
Retractable hardtop........................... 129
Opening and closing the retractable hardtop................ 129
Wind screen ................................. 134
Driving systems ................................. 136
Cruise control .............................. 136
Useful features .................................. 139
Interior storage spaces ................ 139
Ashtray ........................................ 142
Cigarette lighter........................... 143
Telephone* .................................. 143
Tele Aid........................................ 144
Garage door opener ..................... 152
......................................... 157
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 158
Driving instructions ........................... 159
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 159
Drinking and driving..................... 159
Contents
Pedals .......................................... 159
Power assistance ......................... 160
Brakes.......................................... 160
Driving off .................................... 161
Parking......................................... 161
Tires ............................................. 162
Hydroplaning................................ 163
Tire traction ................................. 163
Tire speed rating .......................... 163
Winter driving instructions ........... 164
Standing water............................. 165
Passenger compartment .............. 165
Driving abroad.............................. 165
Control and operation of radio transmitter ...................... 166
Catalytic converter....................... 166
Emission control .......................... 167
Coolant temperature.................... 167
At the gas station .............................. 169
Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 170
Engine compartment ......................... 171
Hood ............................................ 171
Engine oil ..................................... 172
Transmission fluid level................ 176
Coolant ........................................ 176
Battery .......................................... 178
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*.......... 179
Tires and wheels................................. 180
Important guidelines ..................... 180
Life of tire ..................................... 181
Direction of rotation...................... 181
Checking tire inflation pressure .... 181
Rotating wheels ............................ 182
Winter driving ..................................... 183
Winter tires ................................... 183
Block heater (Canada only)........... 184
Snow chains.................................. 184
Maintenance....................................... 185
Clearing the service indicator ....... 185
Service term exceeded ................. 186
Calling up the service indicator..... 186
Resetting the service indicator ..... 186
Vehicle care........................................ 187
Cleaning and care of vehicle......... 187
.................................. 193
What to do if ...................................... 194
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 194
Additional indicators in the speedometer display .................... 204
Lamp in center console ................ 205
Where will I find ...? ............................ 206
First aid kit.................................... 206
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 206
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 210
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 210
Locking the vehicle....................... 211
Changing batteries in remote control .......................... 212
Synchronizing remote control....... 213
Fuel filler flap................................ 213
Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever........... 214
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 215
Raising retractable hardtop manually ....................................... 215
Replacing bulbs.................................. 221
Bulbs............................................. 221
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 223
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 225
(Halogen headlamps only) ............ 226
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 228
Removing...................................... 228
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Installing....................................... 228
Flat tire .............................................. 229
Preparing the vehicle.................... 229
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1 ..... 229
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 2 ..... 234
Mounting the spare wheel............ 238
Battery ............................................... 245
Disconnecting the battery ............ 246
Removing the battery ................... 246
Charging and reinstalling battery . 246
Reconnecting the battery ............. 246
Jump starting ..................................... 247
Towing the vehicle ............................. 249
Towing eye ................................... 251
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 252
Fuses ................................................. 253
Main fuse box............................... 253
Auxiliary fuse box ......................... 254
Technical data .................................. 255
Spare parts service ............................ 256
Warranty coverage............................. 257
Information Booklet...................... 257
Identification labels............................ 258
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 259
SLK 230 Kompressor ................... 259
SLK 320 ....................................... 259
SLK 32 AMG................................. 259
Engine................................................ 260
Rims and Tires ................................... 261
Same size tires............................. 262
Mixed size tires ............................ 263
Spare wheel with collapsible tire.. 265
Electrical system ............................... 266
Main Dimensions ............................... 267
Weights.............................................. 268
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 269
Capacities .................................... 269
Engine oils.................................... 271
Engine oil additives ...................... 271
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 271
Brake fluid.................................... 271
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 272
Fuel requirements ........................ 272
Gasoline additives ........................ 272
Coolants....................................... 273
Windshield and headlamp* washer system ............................. 275
Consumer information....................... 276
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 276
............................... 279
Index ................................................. 285
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