emergency towing MERCEDES-BENZ SLK500 2011 R170 Owner's Manual

Direction of rotation (tires)
..............209
Displays
Digital speedometer ........................97
Maintenance service indicator .......225
Messages in the multifunction
display
........................................... 236
Multifunction display .......................95
Outside temperature ...............97, 104
Symbol messages .......................... 243
Text messages ............................... 237
Trip computer ................................ 109
Vehicle status message memory ...101
Vehicle system settings ................. 102
Door control panel .............................. 30
Doors
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 56
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Opening from inside ......................... 58
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 182
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 264
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 217
Drinking and driving .........................221
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 224
Hydroplaning ................................. 224
Instructions ............................. 80, 221
In winter ........................................ 220
Problems ......................................... 82
Safety systems ................................ 47
Systems ......................................... 159
Through standing water .................224
Driving and parking
Safety notes ..................................... 79
Driving off .................................... 81, 224
Driving safety systems ....................... 47
ABS .................................................. 48
BAS .................................................. 49
ESP ®
................................................ 49
ETS .................................................. 50
Driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 159
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ........................................ 87 E
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 67, 108
Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 20
Power outlet .................................. 177
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification

Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 234
Flat tire .......................................... 273
Hazard warning flasher ....................74
Roadside Assistance ................ 19, 180
Towing the vehicle .........................285
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 179
Telephone ...................................... 152
Emergency operations
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 182
Retractable hardtop .......................266
Trunk lid, emergency release ...........60
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 225
Information label ............................ 293
System warranties ........................... 18
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............190
Cleaning ......................................... 228
Compartment ................................ 192
Malfunction indicator
lamp ........................................ 26, 262
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Number .......................................... 293
Starting ............................................ 80
Turning off ....................................... 84
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 195
Additives ........................................ 303
Checking level ............................... 193 Index
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TIN (Tire Identification Number) ......
219
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 205
Tire and loading terminology ...........217
TIREFIT ............................................... 273
Tire Identification Number see TIN

Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 201
Important notes on ........................ 199
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 200
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar ..... 205
Tire labeling ....................................... 212
Tire load rating .................................. 218
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 219
Tire repair kit see TIREFIT
Tires ........................................... 197, 297
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 201
Air pressure ................................... 198
Care and maintenance ................... 209
Cleaning ......................................... 210
Direction of rotation, spinning .......209
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 199
Inflation pressure .................. 200, 201
Information placard ....................... 205
Inspection ...................................... 209
Labeling ......................................... 212
Load index ............................. 213, 218
Load rating .................................... 218
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 241, 255
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 219
Problems under-/overinflation ...... 200
Retreads ........................................ 197
Rims and tires (technical data) ...... 297
Rotation ......................................... 212
Service life ..................................... 210
Sizes .............................................. 297
Snow chains .................................. 220
Speed rating .......................... 214, 219
Storing ........................................... 210Temperature
.......................... 199, 211
Terminology ................................... 217
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ................... 273
Tire Identification Number ............. 219
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale .................. 26, 262
Traction ................................. 211, 219
Tread ............................................. 219
Tread depth ........................... 210, 219
Treadwear
...................................... 211
Treadwear indicators ............. 210, 219
Vehicle maximum load on ..............219
Wear pattern .................................. 212
Winter tires ............................ 219, 297
Tire speed rating .......................214, 219
Total load limit ................................... 219
Tow-away alarm .................................. 52
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 286
Vehicle ........................................... 285
Towing eye bolt ................................. 286
Traction ...................................... 211, 219
Transmission see Automatic transmission or
Manual transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 195
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions ....................... 87
Traveling abroad ............................... 224
Tread (tires) ....................................... 219
Tread depth (tires) ....................210, 219
Treadwear .......................................... 211
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 210, 219
Trip computer menu .........................109
Trip odometer, resetting ..................... 93
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 60
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Opening ........................................... 60
Trunk lid emergency release ............ 60
Unlocking manually .......................265
Valet locking .................................... 61
Turning off the engine ........................84
Turn signals ......................................... 73
Cleaning lenses ............................. 229 Index
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