clock MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 2011 R170 Owner's Manual

Clear button .......................................
116
Climate control see Climate control system

Climate control system ....................162
Air conditioning ............................. 165
Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 303
Air distribution ............................... 168
Air recirculation mode ................... 169
Air vents ........................................ 166
Air volume ..................................... 168
Automatic mode ............................ 166
Deactivating system ......................165
Front defroster .............................. 168
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........169
Residual heat and ventilation ......... 169
Temperature .................................. 166
Clock ...................................... 26, 93, 105
Cockpit ................................................. 25
Cold tire inflation pressure ..............217
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) ..........300
Collapsible wheel chock ...................234
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch ............................73
Control system .................................... 93
Multifunction display .......................95
Multifunction steering wheel ............ 94
Resetting to factory settings .......... 102
Control system menus ........................ 96
AMG ................................................. 97
Audio/DVD .................................... 100
Navigation ..................................... 101
Settings ......................................... 102
Standard display .............................. 96
Telephone ...................................... 110
Trip computer ................................ 109
Vehicle status message memory ...101
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 108
Instrument cluster .........................103
Lighting .......................................... 105
Time/Date ..................................... 105
Vehicle ........................................... 108
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 108 Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............305
Capacities ...................................... 301
Checking level ............................... 196
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................... 75
Cruise control .................................... 159
Activating ....................................... 160
Canceling ....................................... 160
Changing the set speed .................161
Last stored speed .......................... 161
Lever .............................................. 160
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Resume function ............................ 161
Setting current speed .................... 160
Cup holders ........................................ 176
Curb weight ....................................... 217
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...21
Customer Relations Department .......21 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Data recording ..................................... 21
Date, Setting ...................................... 105
Daytime running lamp mode ..............72
Switching on or off ......................... 106
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) .....................169
Defroster Front (Climate control system) ......168
Rear window .................................. 170
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 107
Interior lighting .............................. 107
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................... 82
With starting .................................... 80
Digital speedometer ............................ 97
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification 6
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Instrument cluster
Function Page
:
Multifunction display with:
Trip odometer 109
Main odometer 95
Gear range indicator
(automatic transmission)
88
Program mode indicator
(automatic transmission)
88
Outside temperature
indicator or digital
speedometer (depending
on selected setting in the
control system)
97,
104 Set speed for cruise control 159
;
Tachometer with:
! Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA only
262
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Canada only
262
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
201,
262 Function Page
7 Seat belt telltale 42,
259 K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
73
=
Fuel gauge with:
8 Fuel tank reserve
warning lamp (the arrow
indicates that the fuel filler
flap is on the right-hand
side)
261
?
Clock 93
A
Speedometer with:
+ Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
32,
260 ! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
257
# Left turn signal
indicator lamp
d Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®
) warning
lamp 26026
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Illumination of the emergency release button:
R
The button flashes for 30 minutes after
opening the trunk.
R The button flashes for 60 minutes after
closing the trunk.
The emergency release button does not
unlock the trunk, if the vehicle battery is
discharged or disconnected.
If the vehicle has previously been locked
centrally with the SmartKey, opening the
trunk from the inside using the emergency
release button will trigger the anti-theft alarm
system.
To cancel the alarm, see ( Y page 53).Valet locking
You can lock the trunk separately with the
mechanical key. This denies unauthorized
access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park
the vehicle.
X Leave only the SmartKey less its
mechanical key with the vehicle. X
Valet locking: Close the trunk.
X Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (Y page 264).
X Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid
lock.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2 and remove the mechanical
key in that position to lock the trunk.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked. You can then only open the trunk with the
mechanical key.
X
Canceling: Insert the mechanical key in
the trunk lid lock.
X Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to neutral position 1 and remove the
mechanical key in that position to unlock
the trunk.
You can now open the trunk. Starter switch positions
SmartKey
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 45. Starter switch
g
For removing SmartKey
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Gear selector lever must be in park
position P.
1 Power supply for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The high-
beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn
signal indicator lamps will only come on if
activated. 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 remains on
after starting the engine or comes on while Starter switch positions
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Activating the instrument cluster
The instrument cluster is activated when you
R open the driver’s door
R switch on the ignition
R press reset button .
R switch on the exterior lamps
i Opening the driver’s door or pressing the
reset button . without switching on the
ignition or the exterior lamps activates the
instrument cluster illumination only for
30 seconds. Adjusting the instrument cluster
illumination
X To brighten illumination: Press knob :
briefly.
X To dim illumination: Press knob ;
briefly.
The illumination brightness for the instrument
cluster changes each time you press
knob :

or ;. Several settings are possible.
i The instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit
ambient light conditions.
You can only adjust the brightness of the
instrument cluster illumination when it is
dark outside.
i With the exterior lighting switched on, the
brightness of the switches in the center
console will also be adjusted when using
knob : or ;. Resetting trip odometer
X Make sure you are viewing the standard
display

(Y page 96) in the multifunction
display.
X Press and hold reset button .
until the trip
odometer is reset. Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(Y

page 26) denotes excessive engine speed.
! Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds,
as it may result in serious engine damage
that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is
interrupted if the engine is operated within
the red marking. Clock
In vehicles with the audio system, the clock
can be set via the control system
(Y page 105).
For setting the time with the COMAND
system, see separate COMAND system
operating instructions. Control system
Introduction
The
control system is activated as soon as the
starter switch is in position 1.
The control system enables you to call up
information about your vehicle and to change
vehicle settings.
For example, you can use the control system
to find out when your vehicle is next due for
maintenance service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster display,
and much more. G
Warning!
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver

when traffic and road conditions permit
it to be done safely. Control system
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The cooling function switches off after a
short delay.
Activating Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the interior air with the air
conditioning.
X
Press button Á 10
/¿ 11
.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on. Automatic mode
The automatic mode is available in vehicles
with automatic climate control only.
When

operating the climate control system in
automatic mode, the interior air temperature,
air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
In automatic mode, cooling with
dehumidification is switched on. This function
can be switched off if necessary. G
Warning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions

are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
X Set the desired temperature
(Y page 166).
X Activating: Press button Ã.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.
X Deactivating: Press button à again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The air volume changes to level 2 and the
air distribution changes to Q. Setting the temperature
You can adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment. You
should

raise or lower the temperature setting
in small increments, preferably starting at
72‡ (22†).
Climate control X
Increasing/decreasing: Turn
temperature control : and/or ?
(Y page 162) slightly clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Automatic climate control X
Increasing/decreasing: Press button
9
or : until the desired temperature
appears in display H (Y page 163). Adjusting air vents
G
Warning!
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents can be very hot or very
cold

(depending on the set temperature). This
may cause burns or frostbite to unprotected
skin in the immediate area of the air vents.
Always keep sufficient distance between
unprotected parts of the body and the air
vents. If necessary, use the air distribution
adjustment to direct the air to air vents in the
vehicle interior that are not in the immediate
area of unprotected skin.
For best possible performance of the climate
control:
X Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield

free of snow, leaves, sticks, and
any other debris.
X Always keep all air vents and grilles in the
passenger compartment free from
obstruction.
10 Vehicles with climate control
11 Vehicles with automatic climate control 166
Climate control system
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Adjusting air distribution
The symbols on the control represent the
following functions: Symbol Function
M
Directs air to the windshield and
through the side defroster air
vents
Q
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
O
Directs air to the footwells and
through the side air vents
P
Directs air through the center
and side air vents
Climate control
The air distribution can be adjusted manually.
X
Turn air distribution control =
(Y page 162) to the desired symbol.
The
air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols.
Automatic climate control X
Turn air distribution control D
(Y page 163) to the desired symbol.
The

air distribution is adjusted according to
the chosen setting.
You can also turn the control to a position
between two symbols. Adjusting air volume
Climate control X
Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control ; (Y page 162) clockwise or
counterclockwise. Automatic climate control X
Decreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control : (Y page 163) clockwise or
counterclockwise. Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
door windows.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the door windows are clear
again.
X Activating: Press button ¬.
The
indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the
following functions automatically:
R most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside
temperature
R air flows onto the windshield and the
door windows (side air vents must be
open)
R the air conditioning compressor
switches on at outside temperatures
above approximately 41‡ (5†) for air-
drying
R the air recirculation mode is switched off
X Deactivating: Press button ¬ again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect.
i The cooling remains switched on. 168
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fuel is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
! If you have accidentally filled the tank
with incorrect or non-approved fuel, do not
switch on the ignition. Otherwise the
incorrect or non-approved fuel will get into
the fuel lines. The fuel system must be
drained completely. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to have the fuel
system drained completely.
! To prevent damage to the catalytic
converters, only use premium unleaded
gasoline in this vehicle.
Any noticeable irregularities in engine
operation should be repaired promptly.
Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may
reach the catalytic converter, causing it to
overheat and potentially start a fire.
i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with
a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91
(average of 96 RON/86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump. Please
contact gas station personnel in case
labels on the pump cannot be found.
For more information on gasoline, see
“Premium unleaded gasoline”
(Y page 303), see “Fuel requirements”
(Y page 303), or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, or visit
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the
SmartKey automatically locks/unlocks the
fuel filler flap.
i In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, or the
opening mechanism is clamping, contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand
side of the vehicle towards the rear. X
Turn off the engine.
i Leaving the engine running and the fuel
filler cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the
malfunction indicator lamp ! (USA
only) or ; (Canada only) to illuminate.
For more information, see also “Practical
hints” (Y page 262).
X Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
X Opening: Press fuel filler flap : at the
point indicated by the arrow.
X Turn fuel filler cap ; counterclockwise.
X Take off fuel filler cap ;.
X Place fuel filler cap ; in direction of arrow
into holder =.
X Fully insert filler nozzle unit and refuel.
X Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit
cuts out – do not top off or overfill .
X Closing: Turn fuel filler cap ; clockwise
until it audibly engages.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. Otherwise the flap locking pin will
prevent closing the fuel filler flap.
X Close fuel filler flap :. Check regularly and before a long trip
For information on quantities and
requirements of operating agents, see “Fuels,
coolants, lubricants, etc.” (Y page 300). At the gas station
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authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the
transmission.
Coolant level
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze.
When checking the coolant level, the vehicle
must be parked on level ground, and the
coolant temperature must be below 158‡
(70†). G
Warning!
In order to avoid any potentially serious burns:
R Use extreme caution when opening the
hood if there are any signs of steam or
coolant leaking from the cooling system, or
if the coolant temperature display indicates
that the coolant is overheated.
R Do not remove the cap on the coolant
expansion tank if the coolant temperature
is above 158‡ (70†). Allow the engine to
cool down before removing the cap. The
coolant expansion tank contains hot fluid
and is under pressure.
R Using a rag, slowly open the cap
approximately 1
/ 2 turn counterclockwise
to relieve excess pressure. If opened
immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam
will be blown out under pressure.
R Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. Example illustration: SLK 350
X
Using a rag, slowly open cap ;
approximately 1
/ 2 turn counterclockwise
to relieve excess pressure.
X Continue turning cap ; counterclockwise
and remove it.
The coolant level is correct if the level
R for cold coolant: reaches marking bar
= in coolant expansion tank :
R for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) higher
X Add coolant as required.
X Screw cap ; back on and tighten it.
For more information on coolant, see the
“Technical data” section ( Y page 301) and
(Y page 304). Washer system and headlamp
cleaning system
G
Warning!
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
! Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below
freezing point. Failure to do so could result
in damage to the washer system/fluid
reservoir. 196
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X
Setting up: Tilt both plates upward :.
X Fold the lower plate outward ;.
X Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the way
into the openings of base plate =.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lifting
the vehicle” ( Y page 277).
Jack G
Warning!
Only use the jack supplied with your vehicle
to lift the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. If
you use the jack for any other purpose, you or
others could be injured, as the jack is
designed only for the purpose of changing a
wheel.
When using the jack, observe the safety notes
in the “Mounting the spare wheel” section and
the notes on the jack.
X Take the jack from the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 234). Storage position X
Turn the crank handle in the direction of
arrow as far as it will go. Operational position
X
Turn the crank handle clockwise.
Before placing the jack back into the vehicle
tool kit:
X Fully collapse the jack.
X Fold in the crank handle (storage position). Spare wheel
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 273.
The spare wheel is located in the space
underneath the trunk floor.
X Removing: Open the trunk (Y page 59).
X Lift the trunk floor. X
Remove retaining screw ; by turning it
counterclockwise.
X Remove spare wheel :. Where will I find ...?
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The spare wheel bolts are located under a
plastic cover on the outside of the spare
wheel rim.
X
Take off the spare wheel bolts.
For information on mounting the spare wheel,
see “Flat tire” ( Y page 273).
Storing the spare wheel after use If you wish to store the spare wheel after use,
carry out the following steps. Otherwise, the
spare wheel may not fit into the spare wheel
well.
!
Make sure the spare wheel is dry before
storing it.
X Take the valve extractor from the vehicle
tool kit ( Y page 234).
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the
collapsible tire.
X Use the valve extractor to unscrew the
valve insert from the valve.
X Allow the air to escape.
i It may take a few minutes for the
collapsible tire to deflate completely.
X Use the valve extractor to screw the valve
insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back onto the valve.
X Place the valve extractor back into the
vehicle tool kit.
X Take the protective wrap from the vehicle
tool kit.
X Pull the protective wrap over the spare
wheel.
X Place the spare wheel into the spare wheel
well.
X Pierce the protective wrap with retaining
screw ;.
X Secure the spare wheel by turning retaining
screw ; clockwise. Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Notes
Warning and malfunction messages appear in
the multifunction display located in the
instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messages
are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in this
Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the Vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(Y page 101) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the
multifunction display in red color.
Certain messages of high priority cannot be
cleared from the multifunction display using
the reset button . (Y page 92) or button
&, *, U or V on the
multifunction steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and
messages of less immediate priority can be
cleared from the multifunction display using
the reset button . or button &, *,
U or V on the multifunction steering
wheel. They are then stored in the Vehicle
status message memory menu
(Y page 101). Remember that clearing a
message will only make the message
disappear. Clearing a message will not
correct the condition that caused the
message to appear. G
Warning!
All categories of messages contain important
information which should be taken note of
and, where a malfunction is indicated,
addressed as soon as possible at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair the condition noted may
cause

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