light MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG 2006 R171 Owners Manual

469 Index
F
First aid kit 388
Flat tire 408
Inflating collapsible spare tire 417
Lifting vehicle 413
Lowering vehicle 419
Mounting spare wheel 412, 415
TIREFIT kit* 408
Floormat (Driver’s side only) 271
Fog lamps 113, 401
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 115
Footwell lighting* 118
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) 459
Control system 350
Fuel
Additives 453
Consumption statistics (Control
system) 149
Filler flap 304
Fuel tank capacity 450
MON 304
Premium unleaded gasoline 304,
452Refueling 304
Reserve warning lamp 365, 366
RON 304
Technical data 449
Fuel filler flap
Localization 25
Fuel gauge (Instrument cluster) 25
Fuse extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Fuses 430
Auxiliary fuse box 432
Main fuse box 431
Spare fuses (Vehicle tool kit) 388G
Garage door opener* 281
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 344
Gear range (Automatic
transmission*) 160, 459
Limiting 160
Shifting into optimal 164
Gear selector lever (Automatic
transmission*) 157
Position 157, 159
Global locking/unlocking see SmartKey
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 266
Good visibility 173
GPS 87, 88, 459
Tele Aid system 273
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GSM network phones (Telephone*) 229
GVW 344
GVWR 345

471 Index
L
Labels 436
Lamp in center console 367
Lamps in instrument cluster 362
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 362
Battery (SmartKey) 95
Brakes 363
CHECK ENGINE 364
ESP
®
84, 86, 365
Fuel reserve 365, 366
Passenger front air bag off 367
Seat belts 366
SRS 64, 65, 366
Language in multifunction display (Control
system) 137
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 437
License plate lamps 401
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 358
Technical data 441, 442
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 110
Combination switch 114
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 115
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Door entry lamps 119
Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lamps, cleaning 357
Fog lamps 113
Footwell lighting* 118
Hazard warning flasher 117
Headlamp mode,
automatic/manual 111
High beam 115
High beam flasher 115
Individual settings (Control
system) 143
Instrument cluster illumination 120
Interior lighting 117
Low beam headlamps 110
Night security illumination (Control
system) 145
Reading lamps 119
Standing lamps 110
Trunk 118Limp Home Mode (Automatic
transmission*) 172
Line of fall 460
Loading 265, 320, 344
Loading the vehicle 320
Locator lighting (Control system) 144
Locking
And parking 59
Centrally (Control system) 147
Centrally from inside 102
Locking knob (Doors) 97, 460
Locking the vehicle 62
Long trip, checking before 305
Loss of
Service and Warranty Booklet 435
SmartKey or mechanical key 97
Low beam headlamps 110, 401
Lubricants, technical data 449

472 IndexM
Main dimensions 447
Maintenance service indicator (Control
system) 350
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 460
Service indicator, calling up 351
Manual seat see Seats
Manual shift program SLK 55 AMG 169
Manual transmission 155
Driving 53
Gearshift pattern 51
Starting with SmartKey 51
Maximum inflation pressure 345
Maximum load rating 345
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 345
Mechanical key see SmartKey
Memory function* 107, 460
Menus
AUDIO 129
Convenience* submenu 147
Instrument cluster submenu 137
Lighting submenu 143
NAV* 132
Overview (Control system) 126, 127,
136Settings 134
Settings submenus 135
Standard display 128
TEL* 151
Time/Date submenu 139
Trip computer 149
Vehicle status message memory 132
Vehicle submenu 147
Messages in display 368
Cruise control 370
ESP
®
371
Maintenance service indicator 350
SRS 372
Symbols 374
Transmission 372
Vehicle status message memory 132
Mirror lamp* see Sun visors
Mirrors 173
Additional turn signals 401
Adjusting 45
Antiglare position 173
Auto-dimming* 174
Exterior rear view mirrors 45
Interior rear view mirror 45
Parking position* 108, 148, 175MOExtended system* 333
MON 304, 460
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 220
Multifunction display 123, 460
Engine oil messages 309
Messages 132
Messages with symbols 374
Messages with text 368
Operation see Control system
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124,
460
Heating* 288

477 Index
Removing wheel 415
Retreads 317
Rims and tires 439
Rotating 347
Run Flat Indicator* 329
Service life 318
Sizes 439
Snow chains 349
Spare wheel 391
Speed rating 298
Storing 319
Supplemental tire inflation pressure
information 304
Temperature 343
Traction 298
Tread depth 319, 348
Treadwear indicators (TWI) 297
Wear pattern 347
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Winter 348
Tools see Vehicle tool kit
Tow-away alarm see Anti-theft systems
Towing (Vehicle) 426
Traction 163, 346Transmission, display message 372
Transporting the vehicle 89
Traveling abroad 301
Tread 346
Tread depth 319, 348
Treadwear indicators 297, 346
Trip computer menu (Control
system) 149
Trunk 98
Cargo compartment cover 253
Lighting 118
Trunk lid emergency release 100
Trunk lid lock 395
Unlocking with SmartKey 96
Turn signals 55, 401
Additional in mirrors 401
TWI see Treadwear indicatorsU
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 346
Unlocking 34
Centrally from inside 102
In an emergency 280
With SmartKey 34
Upholstery
Cleaning 360
Useful features
Ashtray 269
Cigarette lighter 270
Cup holder 268
Floormat (Driver’s side only) 271
Garage door opener* 281
Heated steering wheel* 288
Parcel net 267
Power outlet 271
Storage compartments, interior 266
Tele Aid 273
Telephone* 272

478 IndexV
Valve extractor (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Vehicle
Battery 314, 421
Bulbs 401
Fuses 430
Individual settings (Control
system) 134
Jump starting 424
Lifting with jack 413
Locking 62
Proper use of 16
Towing 426
Unlocking/locking in an
emergency 394
Vehicle capacity weight 346
Vehicle care 353
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 389
Vehicle loading terminology 344
Vehicle status message memory menu
(Control system) 132
Vehicle tool kit 388
Collapsible wheel chock 390
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
VIN 436, 463W
Warning sounds
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Driver’s seat belt 71
Exterior lighting 61, 111
Maintenance service indicator 351
Panic alarm 80
Parking brake 53, 363
Tow-away alarm 88
Warranty coverage 435
Washing the vehicle see Vehicle care
Wear pattern (Tires) 347
Weights 448
Wheel bolts 392
Wheel chock (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Wheel wrench (Vehicle tool kit) 388
Wheels see Tires
Wheels, tightening torque 419
Where will I find...? 388
Wind screen 259, 463
Windows see Power windowsWindshield
Washer fluid reservoir 315
Washer system 456
Windshield wipers 56
Replacing wiper blades 406
Wiper blades, cleaning 357
Winter driving 348
Instructions 299
Snow chains 349
Tires 348
Winter tires see Tires
Wood trims, cleaning 360