light MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2007 R171 Workshop Manual

213 Controls in detail
Audio system
A light-emitting diode in the buttons shows
the status of the corresponding magazine
slot.
CD loading slot1 is above buttons2
and is used to load CDs.Loading the CD magazine
Loading single CDs
Open the glove box (page 252).
1CD loading slot
2Magazine slot button
Briefly press button2 for the empty
magazine slot that you would like to
use.
The light-emitting diode in the maga-
zine slot button flashes in green.
INSERT CD appears in the display along
with the slot number.
The flashing light indicates that the CD
changer is ready to receive a CD.
Insert an audio CD into CD loading
slot1 within 5 seconds, label side up.
The CD is pulled in and played.
Close the glove box.
LEDs
no LED is litMagazine slot is
empty.
green LED flashesCD can be loaded.
red LED is litMagazine slot is in
use.
red LED flashesCD is being ejected.
iIf a CD has been inserted incorrectly or
cannot be read,
WRONG CD0 will appear in the
display.
Loading one or more CDs interrupts the
CD playback.

214 Controls in detail
Audio system
Loading several CDs
Open the glove box.
Press button2 of an empty magazine
slot for more than 2 seconds.
The light-emitting diodes in all the mag-
azine slot buttons light up several
times in green, and
ALL LOAD appears
in the display.
Wait until the light-emitting diode for
the first magazine slot flashes in green.
The flashing light indicates that the CD
changer is ready to receive a CD.
Insert an audio CD into CD loading
slot1 within 5 seconds, label side up.
The CD is pulled in and the light-emit-
ting diode in the magazine slot button
lights up in red. The magazine slot is
loaded.
The light-emitting diode in the next
available magazine slot button flashes
in green. The CD changer is ready to re-
ceive the next CD.
Repeat the previous step until all six
magazine slots are loaded.
Once all magazine slots are loaded, the
CD in the sixth magazine slot is played.
Close the glove box.Ejecting CDs
Ejecting single CDs
Open the glove box.
Briefly press desired magazine slot but-
ton.
The light-emitting diode in the maga-
zine slot button flashes in red. The cor-
responding CD is ejected.
EJECTING CD
appears in the display along with the
magazine slot number.
Remove CD from CD loading slot within
15 seconds.
If after removing a single CD no other
CDs remain loaded in the magazine,
MAG. EMPTY appears in the display.
iIf, for example, you only want to load maga-
zine slots 1 - 4 instead of all six, simply do not in-
sert a fifth CD into the CD loading slot. The CD
changer will first try to load a CD but will then
cancel the procedure, after which the radio will
play the fourth CD.
iThe CD playback is interrupted while one or
more CDs are being ejected.

215 Controls in detail
Audio system
Close the glove box.Ejecting all loaded CDs
Open the glove box.
Press the button of a loaded magazine
slot for more than 2 seconds.
The light-emitting diodes in all maga-
zine slot buttons light up several times
in red, and
ALL EJECT appears in the
display.
The CD changer ejects the CDs one
after another.
The light-emitting diode for the maga-
zine slot being emptied flashes in red.
Take corresponding CD from CD load-
ing slot within 15 seconds.
The ejection procedure is finished once
you have removed all CDs from the
CD loading slot or if the CD changer
cancels the procedure.
With all CDs removed from the maga-
zine,
MAG. EMPTY appears in the
display.
Close the glove box.
iIf you do not take the CD from the CD load-
ing slot within 15 seconds, the CD changer will
automatically pull the CD back in. The system
will then play the CD.
If you are listening to a CD while ejecting another
CD from the changer: The Audio system stops
playing the CD while another CD is being eject-
ed. Once the CD has been ejected, the Audio
system will continue playing where it left off.iIf you do not take the CD from the CD load-
ing slot within 15 seconds, the CD changer will
automatically pull the CD back in. The system
will then play the CD.
With all CDs ejected, press the bbutton to
switch back to the radio mode.

235 Controls in detail
Power windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
The windows are opened and closed elec-
trically. The switches for both door win-
dows are located on the driver’s door. The
switch for operating the passenger-side
door window is located on the passenger
door.
The door windows can also be operated
using the retractable hardtop switch
(
page 237). The rear side windows can
only be operated using the retractable
hardtop switch (
page 237) or the
SmartKey* (
page 238).
1Left door window
2Right door window
Warning!G
When closing the windows, make sure there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
The closing of the door windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch
or, if the switch was pressed past the resis-
tance point and released, by pressing the
respective switch.
The door windows are equipped with the
express-close and automatic reversal
function. If a door window encounters an
obstruction that blocks its path in a circum-
stance where you pressed the switch past
the resistance point and released it to close
the window, the automatic reversal function
will stop the window and open it slightly.
If a door window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the window by pressing and
holding the switch, by pressing and holding
button‹on the SmartKey, by pushing
and holding the retractable hardtop switch,
or by pressing and holding the,button
on the climate control panel or automatic
climate control* panel, the automatic rever-
sal function will not operate.
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.

237 Controls in detail
Power windows
Stopping windows during
Express-operation
Briefly press the respective switch at
the symbolkorj again.Opening and closing the windows with
the retractable hardtop switch
All windows can be opened or closed with
the retractable hardtop switch.
The retractable hardtop switch is located
on the lower part of the center console.
Retractable hardtop switch
1Opening all side windows
2Closing all side windows
Switch on the ignition (page 37).
!If the upward movement of the window is
blocked during the closing procedure, the win-
dow will stop and open slightly.
Remove the obstruction, press the respective
switch at the symbolj again past the resis-
tance point and release.
If the window still does not close when there is
no obstruction, press and hold the respective
switch at the symbolj. The window will then
close without the obstruction sensor function.Warning!G
Never operate the windows if there is the
possibility of anyone being harmed by the
opening or closing procedure.
In case the procedure causes potential
danger, the procedure can be immediately
halted by releasing the retractable hardtop
switch.
If a door window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the windows using the
retractable hardtop switch, the automatic
reversal function will not operate.

253 Controls in detail
Useful features
Storage compartment
Reach into recess2 on the left or
right side and lift armrest1 in direc-
tion of arrow to open the storage com-
partment.
Lower armrest1 until it engages to
close storage compartment.
Telephone* compartment
Reach into recess2 on the left or
right side, press in and fold up armrest
to the right or left side to open it.
The telephone compartment is opened.
Fold armrest back until it engages to
close the telephone compartment.Storage compartment between the
seat backrests
1Storage compartment lid release
2Storage compartment
Press storage compartment lid
release1 to open.
The storage compartment lid opens
downward.
Push storage compartment lid up until
it engages to close it.Parcel net in passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the passenger footwell and behind the
driver’s seat. It is for small and light items,
such as road maps, mail, etc.
iDepending on production date, your vehicle
may not be equipped with a separate telephone*
compartment.
Warning!G
Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob-
jects having sharp edges, in the parcel net.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants.

256 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (page 37).1Cigarette lighter
Push in cigarette lighter1.
Cigarette lighter1 will pop out auto-
matically when hot.
Reinsert cigarette lighter1 in its
socket after use.
Warning!G
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with
you do not injure themselves or start a fire
with the hot cigarette lighter.
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.
!The lighter socket can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(up to a maximum of 85 W) designed for use with
the standard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep
in mind, however, that connecting accessories
to the lighter socket (for example extensive con-
necting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do
not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket.
With the socket damaged, the lighter may no
longer be able to be placed in the heating
(pushed-in) position, or the lighter may pop out
too early with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC
electrical accessories designed for use with the
standard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V
power outlets (
page 257) in your vehicle
whenever possible.

257 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet
A power outlet is located in the passenger
footwell on the side panel of the center
console.
1Power outlet
Switch on the ignition (page 37).
Flip up cover of power outlet1 and in-
sert electrical plug (cigarette lighter
type).
Floormat (driver’s side only) Removing
1Removing
2Retainer pin
Pull floormat off of retainer pin2 in
direction of arrow1.
Remove the floormat.
iThe power outlet can be used to accommo-
date 12V DC electrical accessories (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of
180 W.
Warning!G
Whenever you are using floormats, make
sure there is enough clearance and the
floormats are securely fastened.
Floormats should always be securely fas-
tened using eyelets4 and retainer pins5.
Before driving off, check that the floormats
are securely in place and adjust them if
necessary. A loose floormat could slip and
hinder proper functioning of the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of
each other as this may impair pedal move-
ment.
iTo install or remove the floormat more
easily, move the driver’s seat as far to the rear
as possible (
page 39).

272 Controls in detail
Useful features
Step 5:
After indicator lamp1 changes from a
slow to a rapidly flashing light, release
the hand-held remote control button
and the signal transmitter button.
Step 6:
Press and hold the just-trained signal
transmitter button (2, 3 or4) and
observe indicator lamp1.
If indicator lamp1 stays on
constantly, programming is complete
and your device should activate when
the respective signal transmitter
button (2, 3 or4) is pressed and
released.
Step 7:
To program the remaining two signal
transmitter buttons, repeat the steps
above starting with step 3.Rolling code programming
To train a garage door opener (or other
rolling code devices) with the rolling code
feature, follow these instructions after
completing the “Programming” portion
(steps 1 through 6) of this text. (A second
person may make the following training
procedures quicker and easier.)
Step 8:
Locate “training” button on the garage
door opener motor head unit.
Exact location and color of the button
may vary by garage door opener brand.
Depending on manufacturer, the
“training” button may also be referred
to as “learn”or “smart” button. If there
is difficulty locating the transmitting
button, refer to the garage door opener
Operator’s Manual. Step 9:
Press the “training” button on the
garage door opener motor head unit.
The “training light” is activated.
You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow-
ing step.
Step 10:
Return to the vehicle and firmly press,
hold for 2 seconds and release the
programmed signal transmitter
button (2, 3 or4).
iIf indicator lamp1 flashes rapidly for about
2 seconds and then turns to a constant light,
continue with programming steps 8 through 12
as your garage door opener may be equipped
with the “rolling code” feature.


286 Operation
Driving instructions
Winter driving instructions
The most important rule for slippery or icy
roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid
abrupt acceleration, braking and steering
maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control
system under such conditions.
When the vehicle is in danger of skidding,
move gear selector lever* to positionN or
declutch in case of manual transmission.
Try to keep the vehicle under control by
corrective steering action.Road salts and chemicals can adversely af-
fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce
the normal brake effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically
when traveling at length on salt-strewn
roads can bring road-salt-impaired braking
efficiency back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking efficien-
cy should be tested as soon as possible af-
ter driving is resumed.
For more information, see “Winter driving”
(
page 332).
iFor information on driving with snow chains,
see “Snow chains” (
page 333).
Warning!G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of control loss.
Warning!G
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking ma-
neuvers.
Warning!G
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe
and from around the vehicle with the engine
running. Otherwise, deadly carbon monox-
ide (CO) gases may enter the vehicle interi-
or, resulting in unconsciousness and death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.
Warning!G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.