turn signal MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 2008 R171 Owner's Guide

386 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Left Mirror
Turn SignalThe left turn signal in the side mirror
is malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Right Mirror
Turn SignalThe right turn signal in the side mir-
ror is malfunctioning. This message
will only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn Signal
Front LeftThe left front turn signal is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 400).
Turn Signal
Front RightThe right front turn signal is
malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 400).
Rear Left Turn Signal
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe left rear turn signal is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 400).
Rear Right Turn Signal
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe right rear turn signal is malfunc-
tioning. A backup bulb has been
brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as
possible (
page 400).

401 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps
LampType
1Additional turn signal
lampLED
2Turn signal lamp3457 AK
3Halogen headlamp:
Low beam
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
Low and high beam1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam
and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do
not replace the Bi-Xenon* bulbs yourself. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
D2S-35 W
4Front fog lampHB4 (51 W)
Front fog lamp
(vehicles with Sport
Package* and
SLK 55 AMG)H7 (55 W)
Corner illuminating
front fog lamp*H7 (55 W)
LampType
5Parking and standing
lampW5W
6Halogen headlamp:
High beam/high beam
flasher
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon* headlamp:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
7Side marker lampW5W

402 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement

Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.

Switch the lights off before replacing a
bulb to prevent short circuits.

Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.

Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.

If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:

Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors

Bi-Xenon* lamps

Front fog lamps

High mounted brake lamp

Brake lamps

Front and rear side marker lamps

Parking/standing lamps in the tail
lamp assemblies
LampType
8Rear fog lamp (driver’s
side only)P21W
9High mounted brake
lampLED
aSide marker lampLED
bTail, parking, standing,
and brake lampLED
cLicense plate lampsC5W
dBackup lampP21W
eTurn signal lampPY 21 W
!Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the
vehicle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

403 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 109).
Open the hood (page 294).
1Housing cover for low beam (halogen
headlamps only)
Housing cover for Bi-Xenon* head-
lamps. Do not remove.
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for high beam/high beam
flasher lamp
4Bulb socket for parking and standing
light lamp
5Bulb socket for low beam bulb
(Halogen headlamps only)
Warning!G
Do not remove the cover1 for the
Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high volt-
age in Bi-Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to
replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its
components. We recommend that you have
such work done by a qualified technician.

404 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Low beam bulb (Halogen headlamps
only)
Turn housing cover1 counterclock-
wise and remove.
Turn bulb socket5 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket5.
Press the new bulb into bulb socket5.
Place bulb socket5 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Reinstall housing cover1.
High beam/high beam flasher bulb
(Halogen headlamps) / High beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps)
Turn bulb socket3 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.
Press the new bulb into bulb socket3.
Place bulb socket3 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.Front turn signal bulb
Turn bulb socket2 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
Press gently onto the bulb and turn it
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket2.
Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket2 and turn it clockwise.
Place bulb socket2 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Parking and standing lamp bulb
Turn bulb socket4 with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove.
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket4.
Press the new bulb into bulb socket4.
Place bulb socket4 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 109).
Open the trunk lid (page 99).
Tail lamp unit
1Bulb socket for rear fog lamp
(driver’s side only)
2Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
3Bulb socket for backup lamp

429 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the ve-
hicle tool kit, located in the compartment
underneath the trunk floor (
page 389).
The towing eyes are located on the passen-
ger side in the front and rear bumper.
Take vehicle tool kit out of trunk
(
page 389).
Front cover
1Cover in front bumper
!Towing of the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing eye bolt.
Never attach a tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to
the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.
iWhen towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, please note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and
the SmartKey in starter switch position2, the
vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well
as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
(
page 102).
iTo signal turns while being towed with the
hazard warning flasher in use, switch on ignition
and activate the combination switch for the left
or right turn signal in the usual manner – only the
selected turn signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warn-
ing flasher will operate again.
iThe gear selector lever* will remain locked
in positionP (vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion*) and the SmartKey will not turn in the
starter switch if the battery is disconnected or
discharged. For more information, see “Battery”
(
page 422) or “Jump starting” (page 426).
Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
For information on manual unlocking of gear
selector lever, see (
page 396).

461 Index
Climate control 172
Air conditioning refrigerant 452
Air conditioning, Cooling 180
Air recirculation mode 178
Air vents 172
Air volume 177
Control panel 174
Defrosting 170, 177
Residual heat utilization 181
Switching on/off 175
Temperature 175
Clock 120
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 331
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) 447
Collapsible wheel chock 391
COMAND* system 29
Driving instructions 287
Navigation 135
Combination switch 113
High beam flasher 113
High beam headlamps 55, 113
Low beam headlamps 55
Turn signals 55
Windshield wipers 56
Control system 121Control system menus 124
AMG 128
AUDIO 133
NAV* 135
Settings 136
Standard display 127
TEL* 149
Trip computer 148
Vehicle status message memory 135
Control system submenus
Convenience* 147
Instrument cluster 139
Lighting 143
Time/Date 141
Vehicle 146
Convenience opening/closing*
Power windows 238
Retractable hardtop 244
Coolant 456
Adding water 293
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 457
Checking coolant level 300
Messages in the multifunction
display 374–376
Technical data 452
Temperature 289Temperature gauge (Multifunction
display) 127
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 114
Replacing bulbs 400
Cruise control 248
Messages in the multifunction
display 362
Cup holder 255
Curb weight 331
D
Date (Control system) 142
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Setting 143
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting
Rear window 170
Windshield (Automatic climate
control*) 189
Windshield (Climate control) 177
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 144
Interior lighting 145
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
Wile driving 58
With starting the engine 52

466 Index
Manual transmission 153
Driving 53
Gearshift pattern 51
Starting with SmartKey 51
Maximum inflation pressure 332
Maximum load rating 332
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 332
Mechanical key see SmartKey
Memory function* 107
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in the multifunction display see
Multifunction display messages
Mirror lamp* see Sun visors
Mirrors 168
Additional turn signals 401
Adjusting 46
Antiglare position 168
Auto-dimming* 168
Exterior rear view mirrors 46
Interior rear view mirror 46
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 321, 421
MON 292, 455Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 210
Multifunction display 121
Multifunction display messages 360
ABS 362
Air bags 365–368
Battery, Vehicle 372
Brake fluid 373
Brakes 373
Bulbs 381–386
Coolant 374–376
Cruise control 362
Doors 371
Engine oil 377–379
ESP
®362, 363
Fuel 379
Hood 371
Low tire pressure 387
Maintenance service indicator 337
Parking brake 372
Passenger front air bag 367
Retractable hardtop 380, 388
Run Flat Indicator* 369
SmartKey 381SRS 364
Symbol messages 371
Telephone* 388
Text messages 362
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 370
Transmission 364
Trunk lid 371
Vehicle status message memory 135
Washer fluid 388
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 122
Heating* 276
N
Navigation system* 135
Neck-level heating see AIRSCARF*
Neutral gear position
Automatic transmission* 155, 157
Manual transmission 154
Night security illumination (Control
system) 144
Normal occupant weight 332
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN) 438

471 Index
Tire ply composition and material
used 333
Tire speed rating 323, 333
Tire terminology 331
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 408
Vehicle tool kit 389, 390
Tires 304, 442
Cleaning 306
Direction of rotation 307
Driving instructions 283
Flat tire 408
Important guidelines 304
Inflating with air pump 418
Low tire pressure telltale 356
MOExtended* 442
Mounting wheel 416
Removing wheel 416
Retreads 304
Rims and tires 442
Rotating 334
Run Flat Indicator* 315
Service life 305Sizes 442
Snow chains 336
Spare wheel 392, 447
Speed rating 285
Storing 306
Temperature 330
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)*, (USA only) 317
TPMS malfunction telltale 356
Traction 284
Tread depth 306, 335
Treadwear indicators (TWI) 283
Wear pattern 334
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 389
Winter 335
Tools see Vehicle tool kit
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems
Towing (Vehicle) 428
TPMS (USA only) 317
Traction 88, 333
Transmission
Messages in the multifunction
display 364
Transmission see Automatic transmis-
sion* or Manual Transmission
Transporting the vehicle 92Traveling abroad 287
Tread 333
Tread depth 306, 335
Treadwear indicators 283, 333
Trip computer menu (Control
system) 148
Trunk 99
Lighting 116
Luggage cover 241
Trunk lid emergency release 102
Trunk lid lock 395
Valet locking 101
Turn signals 55, 401
Additional in mirrors 401
TWI see Treadwear indicators
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 333
Unlocking 36
Centrally from inside 103
In an emergency 269
With SmartKey 36
Upholstery
Cleaning 346