2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230 Kompressor SLK320 SLK32 AMG Owners Manual

SLK Operator’s Manual

SLK 230 Kompressor SLK 320

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: • Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. • Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. • Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. DaimlerChrysler AG

1 Contents Introduction Product information .......................... 5 Operator’s manual ............................. 6 Where to find it ................................ 11 Reporting Safety Defects ................ 13 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 16 Center console .............................. 18 Overhead control panel ............... 19 Operation Vehicle keys ...................................... 22 Remote control with folding master key ...................... 22 Start lock-out .................................... 24 General notes on the central locking system ............... 24 Central locking system ................... 25 Remote control ............................. 25 Panic button .................................. 27 Doors .................................................. 28 Central locking switch .................... 30 Automatic central locking ............... 31 Emergency unlocking in case of accident .......................... 32 Trunk ................................................. 33 Emergency release for trunk lid ................................. 35 Antitheft alarm system ................... 35 Tow-away alarm ............................... 37 Seats .................................................. 38 Seat heater ........................................ 42 Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 44 Seat belts .......................................... 44 Seat belt nonusage warning system ............................ 45 BabySmart TM airbag deactivation system ................... 50 Self-test BabySmart TM without special child seat installed ................................. 51 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ................................ 51 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................ 52 Airbags .............................................. 52 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag .................................... 59 Infant and child restraint systems ......................... 61 Adjusting telescoping steering column .......................... 63 Rear view mirrors ............................ 64 Instrument cluster ........................... 68 Flexible service system (FSS) ................................ 75 Checking engine oil level ............... 77 Engine oil consumption .................. 78 Exterior lamp switch ....................... 79 Headlamp cleaning system ............ 80 Combination switch ........................ 81 Hazard warning flasher switch ............................................ 83 Climate control ................................. 84 Rear window defroster .................... 88 Audio and telephone, operation ...................................... 91

2 Contents Power windows ............................... 109 Interior lighting ..............................110 Night security illumination ..........110 Sun visors with Vanity Mirror ...... 111 Interior ............................................. 111 Cup holder and glove box ............. 112 Storage compartments ...................113 Ashtrays ...........................................114 Coin Holder ......................................114 Lighter .............................................. 115 Parcel net in passenger footwell .....................116 Shelf behind roll bars .....................116 Cellular telephone ..........................116 Garage door opener ........................117 Retractable hardtop ....................... 120 Wind screen .................................... 125 Luggage cover ................................. 126 Driving Control and operation of radio transmitters ................ 128 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 129 Maintenance .................................. 129 Tele Aid ............................................130 Catalytic converter .........................138 Emission control .............................139 Steering lock .................................. 140 Starting and turning off the engine .................................. 142 Manual transmission .................... 143 Automatic transmission ............... 144 Parking brake .................................153 Driving instructions .......................154 Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ........154 Drinking and driving .................154 Pedals ...........................................154 Power assistance ........................ 155 Brakes .......................................... 155 Driving off ................................... 156 Parking ........................................ 156 Tires ............................................. 157 Snow chains ................................ 160 Winter driving instructions ...... 160 Block heater ................................ 162 Deep water .................................. 162 Passenger compartment ........... 162 Traveling abroad ........................ 162 Cruise control ................................. 163 Brake assist system (BAS) ............ 166 Antilock brake system (ABS) ....... 168 Electronic stability program (ESP) ........................... 170 What you should know at the gas station ....................... 174 Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 176

3 Contents Instrument cluster display Malfunction and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ......................................... 178 On-board diagnostic system ..... 178 Check engine malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 178 Brake warning lamp .................. 179 Brake pad wear indicator lamp ............................. 180 Seat belt nonusage warning lamp .............................. 180 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp ............................. 180 Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning .................... 181 Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp .............................. 181 BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 181 ABS malfunction indicator lamp ............................. 182 Telescoping steering column warning lamp ................182 Low engine coolant level warning lamp ..............................183 Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp ...........183 Low engine oil level warning lamp ..............................184 Charge indicator lamp ...............184 Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp .............................185 Additional function indicator lamps (in the odometer display) ..........185 Malfunction and indicator lamp in the center console .......185 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .............................185 Practical hints First aid kit ......................................188 Stowing things in the vehicle .............................188 Fuses ................................................ 188 Hood ................................................. 190 Automatic transmission fluid level ................................... 192 Checking engine oil level ............. 193 Coolant level ................................... 194 Adding coolant ........................... 194 Windshield and headlamp washer system ........ 195 Air pump, spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment ................ 196 Vehicle jack ..................................... 197 Wheels ............................................. 198 Tire replacement ........................ 198 Rotating wheels .......................... 199 Spare wheel .................................... 200 Spare wheel bolts ....................... 201 Changing wheels ........................... 202 Inflating the collapsible spare tire .....................................207 Storing spare wheel in wheel well ...................................208 Tire inflation pressure ..................209

4 Contents Battery ............................................. 210 Jump starting .................................. 212 Towing the vehicle ......................... 214 Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking .................. 217 Exterior lamps ................................ 218 Headlamp assembly ................... 219 Taillamp assemblies ..................222 Changing batteries in the remote control ...........................224 Synchronizing remote control ............................225 Emergency engine shut-down ..... 226 Raising hardtop manually ............ 226 Replacing wiper blade insert ....... 231 Antenna ........................................... 232 Manual release of fuel filler flap ............................. 232 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle ............................. 234 Power washer ..............................235 Paintwork, painted body components ................................ 235 Tar stains .................................... 235 Engine cleaning ......................... 236 Vehicle washing ......................... 236 Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses ...................... 237 Window cleaning ....................... 237 Rear window cleaning .............. 237 Wiper blades .............................. 238 Light alloy wheels ..................... 238 Instrument cluster ..................... 238 Steering wheel and gear selector lever ..................... 239 Cup holder .................................. 239 Hard plastic trim items ............. 239 Plastic and rubber parts ........... 239 Headliner and shelf behind roll bars .......................... 239 Upholstery .................................. 239 Seat belts ..................................... 240 Technical data Spare parts service ........................242 Warranty coverage .........................242 Identification labels ...................... 243 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............245 Technical data ................................ 248 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities .........................252 Engine oils ......................................254 Engine oil additives .......................254 Air conditioner refrigerant ...........254 Brake fluid ......................................254 Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 255 Fuel requirements .........................255 Gasoline additives .........................256 Coolants ........................................... 256 Consumer information ..................258 Index Index ................................................ 260

5 Introduction Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

6 Introduction Operator’s manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: • New Car Limited Warranty, • Emission System Warranty, • Emission Performance Warranty, • California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only), • State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

7 Introduction Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet. Maintenance The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

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