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Contents
Loading .............................................. 251
Roof rack ...................................... 251
Useful features .................................. 252
Storage compartments................. 252
Shelf behind roll bars ................... 254
Cup holder.................................... 254
Ashtray ......................................... 255
Cigarette lighter ........................... 256
Power outlet ................................. 257
Floormat (driver’s side only) ......... 257
Telephone*................................... 258
Tele Aid* ...................................... 261
Garage door opener* ................... 270
Heated steering wheel*
(SLK 280, SLK 350, Canada only) 276
Operation......................................... 277
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 278
Driving instructions............................ 279
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 279
Drinking and driving ..................... 279
Pedals .......................................... 279
Power assistance ......................... 280
Brakes .......................................... 280
Driving off .................................... 282
Parking ......................................... 282
Tires ............................................. 283
Hydroplaning ................................ 284
Tire traction.................................. 284
Tire speed rating .......................... 285
Winter driving instructions ........... 286
Standing water ............................. 287
Passenger compartment .............. 287
Driving abroad.............................. 287
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 287
Catalytic converter ....................... 288
Emission control .......................... 289
Coolant temperature .................... 289At the gas station .............................. 291
Refueling ...................................... 291
Check regularly and before a
long trip ....................................... 292
Engine compartment ......................... 294
Hood ............................................ 294
Engine oil ..................................... 296
Transmission fluid level* .............. 300
Coolant level ................................ 300
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 302
Battery ......................................... 303
Tires and wheels................................ 304
Important guidelines .................... 304
Tire care and maintenance........... 305
Direction of rotation..................... 307
Loading the vehicle ...................... 307
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 312
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 314
MOExtended system* .................. 317
Tire labeling ................................. 318
Load identification ....................... 322
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Contents
DOT, Tire Identification
Number (TIN) ............................... 322
Maximum tire load ....................... 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 325
Tire ply material ........................... 327
Tire and loading terminology ........ 327
Rotating tires ............................... 330
Winter driving .................................... 332
Winter tires .................................. 332
Snow chains................................. 333
Maintenance ...................................... 334
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 334
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message............ 335
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 335
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 335
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 336
Vehicle care ....................................... 337
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 337
Practical hints.................................. 345
What to do if … ................................... 346
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 346
Lamp in center console................. 354
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 356
Where will I find...? ............................. 382
First aid kit .................................... 382
Vehicle tool kit, vehicle jack ......... 382
Spare wheel with collapsible tire .. 385
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 386
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 387
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 387
Locking the vehicle ....................... 388
Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever
(automatic transmission*) ............ 389
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 390
Raising retractable hardtop
manually ....................................... 390
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 391
SmartKey ...................................... 391Replacing bulbs .................................. 393
Bulbs............................................. 393
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 396
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 397
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 399
Placing wiper arms in vertical
position......................................... 399
Removing wiper blades ................. 400
Installing wiper blades .................. 400
Flat tire............................................... 401
Preparing the vehicle .................... 401
Sealing tires with TIREFIT ............. 401
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 407
MOExtended system* ................... 414
Battery ............................................... 415
Disconnecting the battery ............ 416
Removing the battery ................... 417
Charging and reinstalling battery .. 417
Reconnecting the battery ............. 418
Jump starting...................................... 419
Towing the vehicle.............................. 421
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 422
Fuses.................................................. 425
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 425
Fuse box in engine compartment . 426
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36 Getting started
The “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 93) will provide you
with further information. The correspond-
ing page references are located at the end
of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKey
SmartKey with remote control
1‹Lock button
2ŠUnlock button for trunk lid
3ŒUnlock button
4ÂPanic button (
page 83)
Warning!G
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.
!Opening a door causes the windows on that
side of the car to open slightly. They will return to
the up position when the door is closed.
The side windows will not open or close if the
battery is discharged or the windows are imped-
ed by ice. As a result, you may no longer be able
to properly close the door. Do not attempt to
force the door shut. Doing so may damage the
door or the side window. Correct the condition
that prevents the windows from operating before
attempting to close the door.
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38 Getting started
Unlocking
For information on starting the engine, see
(
page 51).
iWhen you switch on ignition, the indicator
and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp
indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps
unless activated) in the instrument cluster come
on. The indicator and warning lamps (except high
beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal
indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the
engine is running. This indicates that the respec-
tive systems are operational.
iVehicles with automatic transmission*: The
SmartKey can only be removed from the starter
switch with the gear selector lever in positionP.
iIf the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it can
no longer be turned in the starter switch. In this
case the steering is locked. To unlock, remove
SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert.
!If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
Check the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary (
page 415).
Get a jump start (page 419).
To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge
or a completely discharged vehicle battery,
always remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch when the engine is not in operation.
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52 Getting started
Driving
Automatic transmission*
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmission
PPark position with gear selector lever
lock
RReverse gear
NNeutral position
DDrive position
For more information, see “Automatic
transmission*” (
page 155).Starting
Place the gear selector lever in
positionP.
Do not depress accelerator.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position3 (
page 37) and release it
again immediately. The engine starts
automatically.
For information on turning off the engine,
see “Turning off engine” (
page 61).Starting difficulties
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time,
it can no longer be turned in the starter
switch. In this case the steering is locked.
To unlock, remove SmartKey from the
starter switch and reinsert.
If the engine does not start as described,
carry out the following steps:
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0 and repeat the starting
procedure.
Remember that extended starting at-
tempts can drain the vehicle battery.
Get a jump start (page 419).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call Roadside Assistance.
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62 Getting started
Parking and locking
LockingExit the vehicle and close all doors.Press the lock button‹on the
SmartKey (
page 36).
All turn signal lamps flash three
times.
An acoustic warning sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated). For more information, see
“Factory setting” (
page 96).
The locking knobs in the doors
move down.
The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 94).
Warning!G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors.
Be especially careful when small children
are around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.
Warning!G
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.
iIf you hear a warning signal, you have forgot-
ten to switch off the headlamps before opening
the driver’s door.
In addition, the message
Turn off lights
appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the headlamps.
!Failure to switch off the headlamps when
leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged
battery.
!Opening a door causes the windows on that
side of the car to open slightly. They will return to
the up position when the door is closed.
The side windows will not open or close if the
battery is discharged or the windows are imped-
ed by ice. As a result, you may no longer be able
to properly close the door. Do not attempt to
force the door shut. Doing so may damage the
door or the side window. Correct the condition
that prevents the windows from operating before
attempting to close the door.
iWithout the antenna on the left rear side of
the vehicle installed, the SmartKey signaling
range is considerably reduced. Hold the
SmartKey in close proximity towards the anten-
na base when locking or unlocking the vehicle.
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90 Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Immobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Deactivating
Switch on the ignition (page 37).
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
a door
the trunk lid
the hood
the glove box
the storage/telephone* compartment
in the center console
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
opening the vehicle with the
mechanical key
someone opens a door from the inside
someone opens the trunk lid with the
emergency release button
iStarting the engine will also deactivate the
immobilizer.
In case the engine cannot be started (yet the
vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not
operational. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
iThe alarm will stay on, even if the activating
element (e.g. a door) is immediately closed.
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is
initiated automatically by the Tele Aid* system
(
page 261), provided Tele Aid* service was
subscribed to and properly activated, and that
necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are
available (
page 261).
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94 Controls in detail
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to oper-
ate the equipment installed in your vehicle.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions of your vehicle, this section will
be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the
basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are
given at the beginning of each segment.
For more information on unlocking and
locking, see (
page 36) and (page 59).
Locking and unlocking
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys are a
different color to help distinguish each
SmartKey unit.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:
the doors
the trunk
the fuel filler flap
the glove box
the storage/telephone* compartment
under the armrest
SmartKey with remote control
1‹Lock button
2
ŠUnlock button for the trunk
(
page 100)
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ŒUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 83)
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95 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Warning!G
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.
!Opening a door causes the windows on that
side of the car to open slightly. They will return to
the up position when the door is closed.
The side windows will not open or close if the
battery is discharged or the windows are imped-
ed by ice. As a result, you may no longer be able
to properly close the door. Do not attempt to
force the door shut. Doing so may damage the
door or the side window. Correct the condition
that prevents the windows from operating before
attempting to close the door.
!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid
exposing the SmartKey to high levels of electro-
magnetic radiation.
!If you can no longer lock or unlock the
vehicle with the SmartKey, the batteries in the
SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is
malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is drained.
Check the batteries in the SmartKey and
replace them if necessary (
page 391).
Use the mechanical key to unlock the
driver’s door (
page 387) and the trunk
(
page 388).
Use the mechanical key to lock the vehicle
(
page 388).
Have the vehicle battery and the battery
connections checked (
page 415).
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
iWithout the antenna on the left rear side of
the vehicle installed, the SmartKey signaling
range is considerably reduced. Hold the
SmartKey in close proximity towards the
antenna base when locking or unlocking the
vehicle.
iYou can also open and close the retractable
hardtop using the SmartKey* (
page 244).
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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97 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey so that press-
ing buttonŒ only unlocks the driver’s
door, the storage/telephone* compart-
ment under the armrest, the glove box, and
the fuel filler flap.
Press and hold buttonsŒand‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds
until battery check lamp5
(
page 94) flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as fol-
lows:Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap
Press buttonΠonce.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
An acoustic warning sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 96).
The locking knob in the driver’s
door moves up.
The anti-theft alarm system is
disarmed.Global unlocking
Press buttonΠtwice.
All turn signal lamps flash once.
An acoustic warning sounds once
(if equipped and feature activated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 96).
The locking knobs in the doors
move up.
The anti-theft alarm system is
disarmed.