page 45 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2006 R171 Owner's Manual

15 Introduction
Symbols
Symbols
Trademarks:

ESP
® is a registered trademark of
DaimlerChrysler.


HomeLink
® is a registered trademark
of Prince, a Johnson Controls
Company.


BabySmart
TM is a trademark of
Siemens Automotive Corp.


SIRIUS and related marks are trade-
marks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your
vehicle.

This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.

A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
 Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to in-
dicate cross-references to term
definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multi-
function display are printed in
the type shown here.
Warning!
G
Warning notices draw your attention to haz-
ards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.!Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.iHelpful hints or further information you
may find useful.

16 IntroductionOperating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:

the safety precautions in this manual


the “Technical data” section
(page 433) in this manual


the traffic rules and regulations


the motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
Warning!
G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are in-
terconnected, any modification made may
produce an undesired effect on other sys-
tems.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore nev-
er turn off the engine while driving.
Warning!
G
Heavy blows against the vehicle undercar-
riage or tires/wheels, for example when
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole, may cause serious damage and im-
pair the operating safety or your vehicle. If
you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that dam-
age to your vehicle has occurred, you should
turn on your hazard warning flashers, care-
fully slow down, and drive with caution to an
area which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle undercarriage or
tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve-
hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or other qualified maintenance or repair fa-
cility for further inspection or repairs.
Warning!
G
Various labels are attached to your vehicle.
These warning labels are intended to make
you and others aware of various risks. You
should not remove any of these warning la-
bels unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself. Removal of
any of these labels may cause you and oth-
ers to be unaware of certain risks which may
result in an accident and/or personal injury.

23 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Automatic transmission*:
Steering wheel gearshift
control*
165
SLK 55 AMG:
Steering wheel gearshift
control
167
2
Multifunction steering
wheel
26,
124
3
Horn
4
Instrument cluster
24,
120
5
Overhead control panel
30,
117
6
Glove box
266
7
Center console
28, 29
8
Sun sensor for automatic
climate control*
9
Starter switch
36
Item
Page
a
Steering wheel adjustment
handle, manual
42
b
Steering wheel adjustment
lever, electrical*
43
Heated steering wheel*
(SLK 280, SLK 350, Canada
only)
288
c
Headlamp cleaning* switch
173
d
Hood lock release
307
e
Exterior lamp switch
55,
110
f
Combination switch

Turn signals
55


Windshield wipers
56


High beam headlamps
55
g
Power window switches
246
h
Door handle
97
j
Cruise control lever
260

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Multifunction display
with:Main odometer
128
Trip odometer
122
Automatic transmission*:
Gear range indicator
51,
158
Automatic transmission*:
Program mode
163,
169
Outside temperature
indicator (or actual speed
when selected)
138
2
Tachometer with:?
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only
364
±
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only
364
Item
Page
<
Seat belt telltale
71,
366
A
High beam
headlamp indicator
lamp
55,
114
3
Fuel gauge with:4
Fuel reserve warning
lamp
365
The arrow indicates that the
fuel filler flap is on the rear
right-hand side.
304
4
Clock
122
5
Speedometer with:1
Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp
64,
366
-
Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
indicator lamp
82,
362
Item
Page
L
Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K
Right turn signal
indicator lamp
55
v
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP
®)
warning lamp
84,
365
;
Brake warning lamp,
USA only
59,
363
3
Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
363
6
Reset button
120
7
Knobs for instrument
cluster illumination
120

26 At a glanceMultifunction steering wheel
Item
Page
1
Multifunction display
120
Operating control system
123
2
Selecting a submenu or set-
ting the volume:
Press buttonæ
up/to increase
ç
down/to decrease
3
Telephone*:
Press buttons
to take a call, or
to dial a call
t
to end a call, or
to reject an incoming
call
Item
Page
4
Moving within a menu:
Press buttonj
for next display
k
for previous display
5
Menu systems:
Press buttonè
for next menu
·
for previous menu

28 At a glanceCenter consoleUpper part
Item
Page
1
Cup holder
268
2
Audio system, or
COMAND* (see separate
operating instructions)
129
3
AIRSCARF neck-level
heating* switch,
passenger-side
105
4
Seat heater* switch,
passenger-side
104
5
Central unlocking switch
101
6
Hazard warning flasher
switch
117
7
Central locking switch
101
8
ESP
® switch
84
9
Seat heater* switch,
driver’s side
104
Item
Page
a
AIRSCARF neck-level
heating* switch,
driver’s side
105
b
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
77,
367
c
Climate control
Automatic climate control*
Rear window defroster
switch
178
190
177
d
Cigarette lighter
270
e
Ashtray
269

29 At a glance
Center console
Lower part
Item
Page
1
Automatic transmission*:
Gear selector lever
157
Manual transmission:
Gearshift lever
155
2
Retractable hardtop
opening/closing switch
252
3
Tow-away alarm
deactivation switch
89
4
Parking brake lever
52
5
Storage compartment
Telephone* compartment
266
Item
Page
6
Passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror switch
45,
173
7
Driver’s side exterior rear
view mirror switch
45,
173
8
Exterior rear view mirrors
adjustment switch
45,
173
9
Automatic transmission*:
Program mode selector
switch
163,
169

30 At a glanceOverhead control panel
Item
Page
1
Interior lighting on/off
117
2
Interior lighting automatic
control switch
119
3
Right reading lamp on/off
117
4
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
273
5
Garage door opener*
281
6
Sensor for auto-dimming
mirrors*
174
7
Interior rear view mirror
45,
173
8
Left reading lamp on/off
119

31 At a glance
Door control panel
Door control panel
Item
Page
1
Door handle
97
2
Power window switch for
opening/closing
passenger-side window
246
3
Power window switch for
opening/closing
driver’s side window
246

34 Getting startedThe “Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-
tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the infor-
mation given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section (
page 91) will provide you
with further information. The correspond-
ing page references are located at the end
of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKeySmartKey with remote control1‹Lock button
2ŠUnlock button for trunk lid
3ŒUnlock button
4ÂPanic button (
page 80)

Press unlock buttonΠon the
SmartKey.
All turn signal lamps flash once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.

Get in the vehicle and insert the
SmartKey in the starter switch.