trunk release MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2004 Owners Manual

ContentsControls in detail............................... 73
Locking and unlocking ......................... 74
Keys ............................................... 74
Opening the doors from the inside . 77
Opening the trunk .......................... 77
Closing the trunk ............................ 78
Trunk lid emergency release .......... 78
Automatic central locking .............. 79
Locking and unlocking from the
inside ............................................. 80
Seats.................................................... 81
Removing and installing head
restraints ........................................ 81
Heated seats* ................................ 82
Lighting ................................................ 83
Exterior lamp switch ....................... 83
Combination switch........................ 85
Hazard warning flasher................... 86
Interior lighting ............................... 87
Instrument cluster ............................... 89
Instrument cluster illumination....... 89
Coolant temperature gauge............ 89
Trip odometer................................. 90
Tachometer .................................... 90
Outside temperature indicator ....... 91Setting clock .................................. 91
Manual transmission ........................... 92
Shifting into reverse ....................... 92
Automatic transmission* ..................... 93
One-touch gearshifting................... 94
Gear ranges.................................... 95
Gear selector lever position ........... 95
Program mode selector switch....... 97
Accelerator position ....................... 98
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode)............................................. 98
Good visibility ...................................... 99
Headlamp cleaning system* .......... 99
Rear view mirror............................. 99
Sun visors .................................... 100
Rear window defroster ................. 101
Climate control .................................. 102
Setting the temperature ............... 104
Adjusting air volume .................... 105
Adjusting air distribution .............. 105
Air recirculation mode .................. 106
Air conditioning ............................ 106
Residual heat ............................... 107
Basic settings............................... 108
Special settings............................ 109Deactivating 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 ...................................... 121
Telephone* operation .................. 125
Power windows ................................. 128
Opening and closing the windows 128
Retractable hardtop........................... 130
Opening and closing the
retractable hardtop ...................... 130
Wind screen ................................. 135
Driving systems ................................. 136
Cruise control .............................. 136
Useful features .................................. 139
Interior storage spaces ................ 139
Ashtray ........................................ 142
Cigarette lighter ........................... 143
Telephone* .................................. 143

74 Controls in detailLocking and unlocking
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to oper-
ate the equipment installed in your vehicle.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions of your vehicle, this section will
be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba-
sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are giv-
en at the beginning of each segment.
Locking and unlocking
Keys
Your vehicle comes supplied with two re-
mote controls with folding key.
The remote control provides an extended
operating range. To prevent theft, howev-
er, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle
when you are in close proximity to it.
The remote control centrally locks and un-
locks:

the doors


the trunk


the fuel filler flap


the storage compartment in armrest
You can lock and unlock each individual
lock with the key.
Remote control with folding key1ŒUnlock button
2
‹
Lock button
3Release button for key
4Battery check lamp
5ÂPanic button (
page 65)
!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the remote control to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.

77 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
1Locking knob
2Inside door handle
Pull on door handle2.
If a door was locked, the locking
knob1 will move up.
Opening the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.97 ft
(1.82 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
The handle is located above the rear li-
cense plate recess.
1Trunk lid lock
2Handle
Pull on handle2 and lift the trunk lid.The trunk can also be opened from its in-
side in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emer-
gency release” (
page 78).
!Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.
iThe vehicle must be unlocked.

78 Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk
The recess is located on the inner side of
the trunk lid.
1Recess
Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on
recess1.

Close trunk lid with hands placed flat
on it.
Trunk lid emergency release
The handle for the trunk lid emergency re-
lease is located on the inside of the trunk
lid.
1Handle
Pull handle1 in direction of arrow to
open the trunk lid.
Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.Warning!
G
Only drive with the trunk closed as, among
other dangers such as visibility blockage,
exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle
interior.iTo prevent an inadvertent lockout, do
not place the key in the trunk.
!The emergency release handle unlocks
and opens the trunk while the vehicle is
standing or driving.

122 Controls in detailAudio systemInstalling and removing the CD
changer*
The CD changer is located in the trunk on
the right side.
1Fastener
2CD changer (with protective cover)Removing

Release fasteners 1 by turning them
counterclockwise with a screwdriver.

Carefully lift CD changer up and place it
to the side.3Mounting fixture
4Retainer
Installing

Insert CD changer from above into
mounting fixture until retainers 4 en-
gage in mounting fixture3.

Press fasteners 1 down with a screw-
driver and turn them clockwise to lock.
iIf your CD changer holder does not
have the fasteners1as shown in
above illustration, your vehicle may be
equipped with a non-factory installed
CD changer holder. The CD changer
holder then does not need to be re-
moved as there should be enough room
between the CD changer holder and
the right side trim panel in the trunk to
remove the cover and gain access to
the screw for hydraulic pump
(page 221) should you need to raise
the retractable hardtop manually.

130 Controls in detailRetractable hardtop
Retractable hardtopOpening and closing the retractable hardtop
For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop
can only be opened and closed when the
vehicle is standing still.
Warning!
G
Before operating the switch for the retract-
able hardtop make sure no persons are in-
jured by the moving parts (retractable
hardtop, roof frame, and trunk lid) due to in-
attention.
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, retractable
hardtop, shelf behind roll bars, or trunk lid
while the retractable hardtop is being raised
or lowered. Serious personal injury may oc-
cur.
If potential danger exists, release the re-
tractable hardtop switch. This immediately
interrupts the raising or lowering procedure.
You then can operate the retractable hard-
top switch to raise or lower the retractable
hardtop away from the danger zone.
!Never sit or place heavy objects on the
rear shelf. Doing so could cause dam-
age to the retractable hardtop and the
rear shelf.Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the steering lock and lock the vehi-
cle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehi-
cle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
may cause an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.

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

the parking brake is engaged
(page 47)


the luggage cover is closed, see lug-
gage cover


the trunk lid is closed


the ignition is switched on (key in steer-
ing lock position2)

Pull the retractable hardtop switch as
indicated by the arrow until the retract-
able hardtop is completely lowered into
its trunk storage compartment and the
indicator lamp in the retractable hard-
top switch goes out.
If you continuously pull on the retract-
able hardtop switch or release and pull
it again within approximately
30 seconds, the door windows will
close.
However, the door windows can also be
closed/opened later on.

Pull on the retractable hardtop switch
twice forward/backward. Pull on the
switch only briefly the first time. The
second time, pull on the switch until
the door windows have reached the de-
sired height.
The rear quarter windows cannot be raised
with the retractable hardtop lowered.
iFor safety reasons, the retractable
hardtop cannot be opened while driv-
ing.
Make sure the retractable hardtop is
dry before you open it. Otherwise water
may enter the trunk interior.!If the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch flashes slowly, a mal-
function has occurred in the system.
If the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch flashes rapidly, the
trunk lid and/or luggage cover may be
open and need to be closed.Warning!
G
To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the retractable hardtop either
completely closed and locked, or fully low-
ered into its storage compartment.

133 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Prior to cleaning the rear window, read and
observe the instructions in the “Operation”
section (
page 159).Closing the retractable hardtop
Retractable hardtop switchBefore pushing on the retractable hardtop
switch, you must ensure

the parking brake is engaged
(page 47)


the luggage cover is closed, see lug-
gage cover


the trunk lid is closed


the ignition is switched on (key in steer-
ing lock position2)

Push the retractable hardtop switch as
indicated by the arrow until the retract-
able hardtop is completely closed and
locked and the indicator lamp in the re-
tractable hardtop switch goes out.
If you continuously push on the retract-
able hardtop switch or release and
push it again within approximately
30 seconds, the door windows will
close.
However, the door windows can also be
closed/opened later on.

Pull on the retractable hardtop switch
twice forward/backward. Pull on the
switch only briefly the first time. The
second time, pull on the switch until
the door windows have reached the de-
sired height.
!Do not manually move corner flaps or
rear shelf. Doing so will result in dam-
age to the retractable hardtop folding
mechanism that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iFor safety reasons, the retractable
hardtop cannot be closed while driving.

219 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Synchronizing remote control
If you are unable to lock or unlock the ve-
hicle with the remote control, the remote
control may have to be resynchronized.
Aim transmitter eye at vehicle and
briefly press transmit buttonŒ
or‹twice.

Within approximately 30 seconds
insert key in steering lock and turn it to
position2 (
page 29).
The remote control should once again be
operational.
If the remote control is still malfunctioning,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Fuel filler flap
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, you can open
it manually.
1Release knob
2Cover

Open the trunk lid.

Open cover2 in the right side trunk
panel.
The cover is located behind the trunk
lid hinge.

Pull release knob1 in the direction of
arrow.
The fuel filler flap is opened simulta-
neously.

223 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
2Control cable, right
4Control cable, left
5Hinge
Complete the following steps simulta-
neously:
First person:
Pull on control cables 2 and4 at
the same time.
With the control cables, you release
the catch of the trunk lid.Second person:

Push the trunk lid and hinge5 to
the rear.
The trunk lid tilts backward.
6Striker eye

Carefully fold down trunk lid in the di-
rection of arrowA.
The trunk lid lock engages audibly in
striker eye6.

Pull the trunk lid as far as it will go in
the direction of arrowB.
Warning!
G
While doing this, move backwards carefully.
Otherwise, you could injure yourself on the
trunk lid lock.