radio antenna MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 2000 R170 Owner's Manual

128 Control and operation of radio transmitters
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Control and operation of radio transmitters
Radio and telephone
1 Observe all legal requirements.
Telephones and two-way radio
Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a
citizens band unit should only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is
installed on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions
regarding use of an external antenna.
Wa r n i n g !
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate
the radio or telephone
1 if road and traffic
conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m ) e v e r y s e c o n d .
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.

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Notes:
Do not open engine hood with wiper arms folded
forward.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the windshield
glass without a wiper blade inserted. The glass may be
scratched or broken.
Make certain that the wiper blade is properly installed.
An improperly installed wiper blade may cause
windshield damage.
Antenna
To prevent damage or diminished radio reception after
reinstallation, the non-retractable antenna should not
be removed. The antenna is automatic car-wash safe.Manual release of fuel filler flap
The manual release knob is located behind cover (1) in
the right slide trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob (arrow)
while simultaneously opening the fuel filler f lap.
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Index
A
ABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 168
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 182
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 63
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................254
Air pump ......................................................................... 196
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 50
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................ 185
Airbags .............................................................................. 52
Alarm system ............................................................. 35, 37
Antenna ...........................................................................232
Anticorrosion / antifreeze .................. 161, 194, 252, 256
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 168
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 182
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 35
Aquaplaning ................................................................... 158
Ashtrays ...........................................................................114
Audio system .................................................................... 91
Anti-theft system ........................................................ 93
Button and soft key operation ................................... 94
Cassette mode ............................................................. 99
CD changer ................................................................ 103CD mode ..................................................................... 102
Operating and display elements ...............................92
Operating safety .......................................................... 91
Operation – audio and telephone ............................. 91
Radio mode .................................................................. 97
Telephone operation .................................................106
Automatic central locking .............................................. 31
Automatic transmission ................................................144
Emergency Operation ............................................... 152
Fluid level ................................................................... 192
Program mode selector switch ................................ 151
Selector lever positions ............................................147
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................. 217
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 50
Self-test ......................................................................... 51
BAS (Brake assist system) ............................................ 166
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 181
Battery ............................................................................. 210
Charge indicator lamp .............................................. 184
Recycling .................................................................... 211
Block heater .................................................................... 162