manual radio set MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 2003 R170 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2003, Model line: SLK320, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 2003 R170Pages: 304, PDF Size: 6.04 MB
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Contents
Automatic central locking .............. 78
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................... 80
Seats.................................................... 81
Heated seats* ................................ 81
Head restraints............................... 82
Lighting ................................................ 83
Exterior lamp switch ....................... 83
Combination switch........................ 84
Hazard warning flasher................... 85
Interior lighting ............................... 86
Instrument cluster ............................... 88
Instrument cluster illumination....... 88
Coolant temperature gauge............ 88
Trip odometer................................. 89
Tachometer .................................... 89
Outside temperature indicator ....... 90
Setting clock .................................. 90
Manual transmission ............................ 91
Shifting into reverse ....................... 92
Automatic transmission* ..................... 93
One-touch gearshifting ................... 94
Gear ranges .................................... 95
Gear selector lever position ........... 96
Program mode selector switch ....... 97
Accelerator position ....................... 98Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ........................ 98
Good visibility ...................................... 99
Rear view mirror............................. 99
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 100
Sun visors .................................... 101
Climate control .................................. 102
Setting the temperature ............... 104
Adjusting air volume .................... 104
Adjusting air distribution .............. 104
Air recirculation mode .................. 105
Rear window defroster ................. 105
Air conditioning ............................ 106
Residual heat ............................... 107
Basic settings ............................... 108
Special settings............................ 108
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 110
Audio system ..................................... 111
Audio and telephone, operation ... 111
Operating safety........................... 111
Operating and display elements ... 112
Anti-theft system.......................... 114
Button and soft key operation ...... 115
Operation ..................................... 115
Radio mode .................................. 116Cassette mode............................. 118
CD mode ...................................... 120
Telephone* operation .................. 123
Power windows.................................. 127
Opening and closing
the side windows ......................... 127
Retractable hardtop........................... 129
Opening and closing
the retractable hardtop ................ 129
Wind screen ................................. 134
Driving systems ................................. 136
Cruise control .............................. 136
Useful features .................................. 139
Interior storage spaces ................ 139
Ashtray ........................................ 142
Cigarette lighter ........................... 143
Telephone* .................................. 143
Tele Aid ........................................ 144
Garage door opener ..................... 152
Operation......................................... 157
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 158
Driving instructions ........................... 159
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 159
Drinking and driving ..................... 159
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Contents
Pedals .......................................... 159
Power assistance ......................... 160
Brakes .......................................... 160
Driving off .................................... 161
Parking ......................................... 161
Tires ............................................. 162
Hydroplaning................................ 163
Tire traction ................................. 163
Tire speed rating .......................... 163
Winter driving instructions ........... 164
Standing water ............................. 165
Passenger compartment .............. 165
Driving abroad.............................. 165
Control and operation
of radio transmitter ...................... 166
Catalytic converter....................... 166
Emission control .......................... 167
Coolant temperature .................... 167
At the gas station .............................. 169
Check regularly and before
a long trip..................................... 170
Engine compartment ......................... 171
Hood ............................................ 171
Engine oil ..................................... 172
Transmission fluid level ................ 176
Coolant ........................................ 176Battery .......................................... 178
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*.......... 179
Tires and wheels................................. 180
Important guidelines ..................... 180
Life of tire ..................................... 181
Direction of rotation...................... 181
Checking tire inflation pressure .... 181
Rotating wheels ............................ 182
Winter driving ..................................... 183
Winter tires ................................... 183
Block heater (Canada only) ........... 184
Snow chains.................................. 184
Maintenance....................................... 185
Clearing the service indicator ....... 185
Service term exceeded ................. 186
Calling up the service indicator..... 186
Resetting the service indicator ..... 186
Vehicle care........................................ 187
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 187
Practical hints.................................. 193
What to do if ...................................... 194
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 194Additional indicators in the
speedometer display .................... 204
Lamp in center console ................ 205
Where will I find ...? ............................ 206
First aid kit.................................... 206
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 206
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 210
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 210
Locking the vehicle ....................... 211
Changing batteries
in remote control .......................... 212
Synchronizing remote control ....... 213
Fuel filler flap ................................ 213
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever ........... 214
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 215
Raising retractable hardtop
manually ....................................... 215
Replacing bulbs .................................. 221
Bulbs............................................. 221
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 223
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 225
Adjusting headlamp aim
(Halogen headlamps only) ............ 226
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 228
Removing ...................................... 228
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116 Controls in detailAudio systemBalance
Press the
AUD
key repeatedly until
BALANCE
appears in the display.
Press the
Lkey to move the sound to
the left speaker or the
Rkey to move
the sound to the right speaker.
Centering all audio functions
Push and hold down the
AUD
key.
All audio functions (bass, treble and
balance) are set to center or flat posi-
tions, and the volume is adjusted to a
pre-set level.
Radio mode
Selecting radio mode
Press
b
button.
Selecting the band
Press the key located below the de-
sired band.
The band selected is shown in the top
line of the display.Manual tuning
Press either the
d
or
c
button.
Step-by-step tuning in ascending or de-
scending order of frequency will take
place.
The first three tuning steps will take place
without muting. The radio will then be mut-
ed and high-speed tuning will take place
until the button is released.
The following tuning intervals will be
shown on the display:
Frequency ranges:
FM 87.9 - 107.9 MHz
AM 530 - 1710 kHz
WB approx. 162 MHz
FM 200 kHz
AM 10 kHz
WB Channels 1-7
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119 Controls in detail
Audio system
Remove the cassette.
Fold the display back up manually.
The radio will switch back to radio
mode automatically.
Track selection
Press the track selection (
TRK
) key.The current track will be displayed as
SIDE 1
or
SIDE 2
. The track will be
changed automatically at the end of
the tape.
Track search forwards/backwards
Press the
f
button.
SEEK FWD
will be shown on the display
and the track search will run the tape
forwards to the start of the next track.
Press the
e
button.
SEEK RWD
will be shown on the display
and the track search will run the tape
backwards to the start of the track cur-
rently playing.
Press the same button again to inter-
rupt track search.
iThe cassette will not be ejected when
the radio is switched off.!If the display is in the down position for
more than 20 seconds, two successive
beeps will be heard. This will continue
at 5 second intervals until the display is
returned to its normal position.
iThe beginning of a track can only be lo-
cated if there is a break of at least
4 seconds between tracks.
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286 IndexAlarm system
Anti-theft 71
Alignment bolt 240
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 279
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 274
Antiglare
Automatic 99
Antilock brake system (ABS) 279
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 71
Canceling alarm 71
Disarming 71
Anti-theft systems 71
Anti-theft alarm system 71
Immobilizer 71
Tow-away alarm 72
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 163
Armrest
Storage compartment 141
Ashtray 142
ATF (automatic transmission fluid)* 176
Audio system
Audio and telephone, operation 111
Button and soft key operation 115
Cassette mode 118
CD mode 120Operating and display elements 112
Operating safety 111
Operation 115
Radio mode 116
Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Telephone operation 123
Audio systems 111
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 99
Automatic central locking
Activating 79
Deactivating 79
Factory setting 78
Individual setting 79
Automatic lighting control
Activating 86
Deactivating 86
Automatic locking when driving 78
Automatic transmission* 93
Accelerator position 98
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 98
Fluid level 176
Gear ranges 95
Gear selector lever position 96Gear shifting malfunctions 98
Kickdown 98
Manual shifting 94
One-touch gearshifting 94
Program mode selector switch 97
Selector lever position 93
Starting with 41
Transmission fluid 176
Winter program mode 97
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 62
Compatible child seats 62, 279
Self-test 63
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 279
Backrest tilt 31
Backup lamps 222, 225
Bulbs 222
BAS 68, 279
BAS/ESP
Malfunction indicator lamp 194
Batteries, Remote control
Check lamp 75
Batteries, remote control
Changing 212