ignition MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2005 Owner's Manual

181 Controls in detail
Climate control
Deactivating
Press air condition on/off switch°
again (
page 175).
The indicator lamp on the air condition
on/off switch° goes out.
The residual heat switches off
automatically


when you switch on ignition
(page 35)


after about 30 minutes


if the battery voltage drops
Defrosting
Windows fogged up on the inside
Press defrosting switchP
(page 175).
The indicator lamp on defrosting
switchP comes on.
The temperature rises and the ventila-
tion operates with maximum blower
speed.

Press defrosting switchP again.
The indicator lamp on defrosting
switchP goes out.
The previous climate control settings
will be activated again.Windshield fogged up on the outside

Switch on the windshield wipers
(page 53).

Turn air distribution control3 to
positionaorY (
page 176).

189 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*
Residual heat and ventilation
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes, depending on the
temperature setting of the climate control.
This feature makes use of the residual heat
produced by the engine.
Activating
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1or0, or remove it from
the starter switch.

Press residual heat/ventilation
switchT (
page 185).
The indicator lamp on the residual
heat/ventilation switchT comes
on.Deactivating

Press residual heat/ventilation
switchT again (
page 185).
The indicator lamp on the residual
heat/ventilation switchT goes out.
The residual heat switches off
automatically


when you switch on ignition
(page 35)


after about 30 minutes


if the battery voltage drops
Defrosting
Windows fogged up on the inside
Press defrosting switchP
(page 185).
The indicator lamp on defrosting
switchP comes on.
The temperature rises and the ventila-
tion operates with maximum blower
speed.

Press defrosting switchP again.
The previous automatic climate control
settings will be activated again.
iHow long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on the coolant tempera-
ture and the temperature set by the
operator. The blower will run at speed
setting1 regardless of the air distribu-
tion control setting.

233 Controls in detail
Power windows

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).Opening the door windows

Press and hold switch1or2 at the
symbolk to the resistance point.
The corresponding window will move
downwards until you release the
switch.
Closing the door windows

Press and hold switch1or2 at the
symbolj to the resistance point.
The corresponding window will move
upwards until you release the switch.Fully opening the door windows
(Express-open)

Press switch1or2 at the
symbolk past the resistance point
and release.
The corresponding window opens
completely.
Fully closing the door windows
(Express-close)

Press switch1or2 at the
symbolj past the resistance point
and release.
The corresponding window closes
completely.
iYou can also open or close the win-
dows using the SmartKey* (summer
opening/convenience closing feature)
(page 235) or the retractable hard-
top switch (
page 234).
You can close and reopen the windows
using the air recirculation switch,
in the control panel of the climate con-
trol (
page 176) or the automatic cli-
mate control* (
page 186).
Warning
G
If you press and hold the switch when clos-
ing the window, and upward movement of
the window is blocked by some obstruction
including but not limited to arms, hands, fin-
gers, etc., the automatic reversal will not op-
erate.
Warning!
G
Driver’s door only:
If the switch is pressed again past the resis-
tance point and released within
five seconds, the automatic reversal will not
operate.


234 Controls in detailPower windowsStopping windows during
Express-operation
Briefly press the respective switch at
the symbolkorj again.Opening and closing the windows with
the retractable hardtop switch
All windows can be opened or closed with
the retractable hardtop switch.
The retractable hardtop switch is located
on the lower part of the center console.
Retractable hardtop switch1Opening all side windows
2Closing all side windows

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).
!If the upward movement of the window
is blocked during the closing proce-
dure, the window will stop and open
slightly.
Remove the obstruction, press the re-
spective switch at the symbolj
again past the resistance point and re-
lease.
If the window still does not close when
there is no obstruction, press and hold
the respective switch at the
symbolj. The window will then
close without the obstruction sensor
function.
Warning!
G
Never operate the windows if there is the
possibility of anyone being harmed by the
opening or closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential dan-
ger, the procedure can be immediately halt-
ed by releasing the retractable hardtop
switch.
If a door window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the windows using the re-
tractable hardtop switch, the automatic re-
versal function will not operate.


236 Controls in detailPower windows
Aim transmitter eye at the outside
driver’s or passenger door handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)

Press and hold buttonΠafter un-
locking the vehicle.
The windows and retractable hardtop
begin to open after approximately
one second.
In the multifunction display you will see
the message
Retractable roof open
.

Release buttonΠon the SmartKey
to interrupt procedure.Closing (Convenience closing feature)

Press and hold lock button‹ after
locking the vehicle.
The windows and retractable hardtop
begin to close after approximately
one second.
In the multifunction display you will see
the message
Retractable roof
closed
.

Release button‹ on the SmartKey
to interrupt procedure.
Synchronizing power windows
The power windows must be synchronized

after the battery has been disconnect-
ed.


if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close).
Each power window must be synchronized.

Close all doors.

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Press and hold both switches1
and2 at the symbolj until the
windows are completely closed.

Hold on to switches1and2 for ap-
proximately one second.
The power windows are synchronized.
Warning!
G
If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, a warning sounds. In
the multifunction display you will see
K

and the message
Retractable roof
being lowered. After about 15 seconds
the roof hydraulics lose pressure.
Properly lock the retractable hardtop
(
page 240) before continuing to drive.

239 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
The switch for opening/closing the retract-
able hardtop is on the lower part of the
center console.Retractable hardtop switch1Opening
2Closing
For operating the power windows with the
retractable hardtop switch (
page 234).Opening

Push and hold the retractable hardtop
switch in direction of arrow1 until the
retractable hardtop is completely low-
ered into the trunk.
The message
Retractable roof open

briefly appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
Closing

Push and hold the retractable hardtop
switch in direction of arrow2 until the
retractable hardtop is completely
closed and locked.
The message
Retractable roof
closed
briefly appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
iBefore operating the retractable hard-
top via the retractable hardtop switch,
do the following first:

Engage the parking brake
(page 56).


Close the luggage cover.


Close the trunk lid.


Switch on ignition (
page 35).

240 Controls in detailRetractable hardtopLocking the retractable hardtop after
raising/lowering
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as described below.Warning!
G
If the retractable hardtop is not fully opened
or closed, a warning will sound after
15 seconds, pressure in the hardtop’s hy-
draulic system will drop, and the hardtop will
lower.
Be sure to keep the hardtop switch pushed
until the hardtop is fully opened or closed.
The hydraulic pump will then shut off.
To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the hardtop either completely
closed and locked, or fully lowered into its
storage compartment.
Warning!
G
If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will
lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is
lowered

after approximately seven minutes
when the ignition is switched on


after approximately 15 seconds when
the ignition is switched off
Shortly before the hardtop is lowered, a
warning will sound. In the multifunction dis-
play you will see
K
and the message
Retractable roof being lowered
.


Properly lock the retractable hardtop
before continuing to drive (
page 241).
Warning!
G
The hardtop is not fully closed and locked or
not fully opened and locked if:

the message
Retractable roof in
operation is shown in the multifunc-
tion display


a warning sounds for ten seconds when
starting to drive or while driving

241 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Unlocked status noticed when stopped
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch forward until the
retractable hardtop is fully closed.
The message
Retractable roof
closed
briefly appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
or:

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully opened position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch rearward until the
retractable hardtop is fully open.
The message
Retractable roof open

briefly appears in the multifunction
display.Unlocked status noticed while driving

Stop the vehicle and leave the ignition
switched on.

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch forward until the
retractable hardtop is fully closed.
The message
Retractable roof
closed
briefly appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
or:

To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully opened position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch rearward until the
retractable hardtop is fully open.
The message
Retractable roof open

briefly appears in the multifunction
display.
Warning!
G
Stop the vehicle and lock the retractable
hardtop before continuing to drive. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.

254 Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter
1Cigarette lighter

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Push in cigarette lighter1.
Cigarette lighter1 will pop out auto-
matically when hot.

Reinsert cigarette lighter1 in its
socket after use.
Electrical outlet
An electrical outlet1 is located in the
passenger footwell on the side panel of the
center console.
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Flip up cover of electrical outlet1 and
insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter
type).
Warning!
G
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.iThe lighter socket can be used to ac-
commodate electrical accessories up
to a maximum of 85 W.
iThe electrical outlet can be used to ac-
commodate electrical consumers
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a
maximum of 180 W.

258 Controls in detailUseful featuresSystem self-check
Initially, after switching on ignition, mal-
functions are detected and indicated (the
indicator lamps in the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button•, and the
Information button¡ stay on longer
than ten seconds or do not come on).
The message
Tele Aid malfunction
Drive to workshop
appears in the multi-
function display.Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatical-
ly following an accident in which the emer-
gency tensioning devices (ETDs) or
air bags deploy.
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. See (
page 259) for instruc-
tions on initiating an emergency call man-
ually.
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the SOS button will begin
to flash. The message
Connecting call

appears in the multifunction display and
the audio system is muted. When the con-
nection is established, the message
Call connected
appears in the multifunc-
tion display. All information relevant to the
emergency, such as the location of the ve-
hicle (determined by the GPS satellite loca-
tion system), vehicle model, identification
number and color are generated.
!The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular
network for communication and the
GPS (Global Positioning System) satel-
lites for vehicle location. If either of
these signals are unavailable, the
Tele Aid system may not function and if
this occurs, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.
Warning!
G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button, and/or in
the Information button do not come on dur-
ing the system self-check or if any of these
indicators remain illuminated constantly in
red and/or the message
Tele Aid
malfunction Drive to workshop
is dis-
played in the multifunction display after the
system self-check, a malfunction in the sys-
tem has been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.