check engine light MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 2008 R171 Owner's Manual

37 Getting started
Unlocking
Enter the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Opening a door causes its window to open
slightly. It will fully close when the door is
shut.
For more information, see “SmartKey”
(
page 94).
Starter switch positions
SmartKey
Starter switch
0For removing the SmartKey
The steering is locked when the
SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch.
1Power supply for some electrical con-
sumers, such as seat adjustment*
2Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
All lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator
lamps unless activated) in the instru-
ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster fails to come on
when the ignition is switched on, have
it checked and replaced if necessary.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster re-
mains on after starting the engine or
comes on while driving, see “Lamps in
instrument cluster” (
page 348).
3Starting position
!A side window will not work if it is blocked
with ice or if the battery needs charging. If you
cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could
damage the door or the side window.
Fix whatever is affecting the window before
trying to shut the door.
iWithout the antenna on the left rear side
of the vehicle installed, the SmartKey signaling
range is considerably reduced.
Hold the SmartKey in close proximity towards
the antenna base when locking or unlocking
the vehicle.
Warning!G
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.
A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

293 Operation
At the gas station
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water
(potable water quality).
For more information on coolant, see
“Coolant level” (
page 300) and “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (
page 451).
Engine oil level
For information on engine oil, see “Engine
oil” (
page 296).Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness.
For more information on vehicle lighting,
see “Replacing bulbs” (
page 400).
For information on switching on the exteri-
or lighting, see “Exterior lamp switch”
(
page 109).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on tire inflation pressure,
see “Important notes on tire inflation
pressure” (
page 313).

460 Index
Gear shifting malfunctions 167
Gearshift pattern 52
Kickdown 159
Kickdown, manual shift
program* 167
Manual shift program* 165
Program mode selector switch 161
Shifting procedure 156
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 163
B
Backup lamp
Messages in the multifunction
display 383
Replacing bulbs 402
Bar 331
BAS 86
Batteries (SmartKey)
Replacing 398
Battery (Vehicle) 302, 422
Charging 424
Jump starting 426
Messages in the multifunction
display 372
Bead 331
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 401Brake Assist System see BAS
Brakes 280
Brake fluid 292, 454
Messages in the multifunction
display 373
SLK 55 AMG 281
Warning lamp 350
Break-in period 278
Bulbs
Messages in the multifunction
display 381–386
Replacing 400
C
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Call priority, Tele Aid* 268
Capacities and recommended
fuels/lubricants 451
Carpets, cleaning 345
Catalytic converter 288
CD
Changer* 208, 253
Player/Changer*,
operation 134, 208
CD changer* (Audio system) 212Center console
Lamp 358
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 102, 146
Locking/unlocking from inside 103
SmartKey 62
Certification label 438
CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp 351
Checking tire pressure electronically
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 317
Children in the vehicle
Air bags 79
Infant and child restraint systems 79
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 71
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 358
Chrome-plated exhaust tip*
Cleaning 346
Cigarette lighter 32, 256

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

463 Index
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 289
Information label 439
System warranties 10
Engine
Cleaning 342
Compartment 294
Malfunction indicator lamp 27, 351
Number 439
Poly-V-belt layout 440
Starting 51
Tachometer 119
Technical data 441
Turning off 61
Engine oil 296, 453
Adding 299
Additives 453
Checking level (Control system) 296
Checking level (Dipstick) 298
Consumption 296
Messages in the multifunction
display 297, 377–379ESP®84, 86
Messages in the multifunction
display 362, 363
Warning lamp 352
ETD 79
Safety guidelines 68
Warning and indicator lamps 355
Exterior lamp switch 109
Exterior lighting
Lamps 400
Replacing bulbs 400
Exterior rear view mirrors see Mirrors
F
First aid kit 389
Flat tire 408
Inflating collapsible spare tire 418
Lifting vehicle 414
Lowering vehicle 420
Mounting spare wheel 414, 416
TIREFIT kit* 408
Floormat 258
Fog lamps 112, 401
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 114
Footwell lighting* 117Fuel
Additives 455
Consumption statistics (Control
system) 148
Filler flap 291
Fuel tank capacity 452
MON 292, 455
Premium unleaded
gasoline 292, 454
Refueling 291
Requirements 292, 455
Reserve warning lamp 355
RON 292, 455
Technical data 451
Fuel filler flap 291
Fuel gauge (Instrument cluster) 27
Fuses 432
Replacing 432

465 Index
L
Labels 438
Lamp in center console 358
Lamps in instrument cluster 348
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 348, 349
Battery (SmartKey) 97
Brakes 350
CHECK ENGINE 351
ESP
®87, 352
Fuel reserve 355
Instrument cluster 356
Passenger front air bag off 74, 358
Seat belts 353–354
SRS 65, 355
Language in multifunction display (Control
system) 139
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 440
License plate lamps 402
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 344
Technical data 442
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 109
Combination switch 113
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 114
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Door entry lamps 117
Exterior lamp switch 109
Exterior lamps, cleaning 343
Fog lamps 112
Footwell lighting* 117
Hazard warning flasher 115
Headlamp mode,
automatic/manual 110
High beam 113
High beam flasher 113
Individual settings (Control
system) 143
Instrument cluster illumination 118
Interior lighting 116
Low beam headlamps 109
Night security illumination (Control
system) 144
Reading lamps 117
Standing lamps 109
Trunk 116Limp-home mode 167
Loading 252, 307, 331
Locator lighting (Control system) 144
Locking
And parking 59
Centrally (Control system) 146
Centrally from inside 103
Locking knob (Doors) 98
Locking the vehicle 62
Long trip, checking before 292
Loss of
Service and Warranty Booklet 437
SmartKey or mechanical key 98
Low beam headlamps 109, 401
Lubricants, technical data 451
Luggage cover 32, 241
M
Main dimensions 449
Maintenance service indicator (Control
system) 337
Maintenance System 337
Manual seat see Seats
Manual shift program* 165
Deactivating 167