Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 4)

Contents
Automatic central locking .............. 78
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................... 80
Seats.................................................... 81
Heated seats* ................................ 81
Head restraints............................... 82
Lighting................................................ 83
Exterior lamp switch....................... 83
Combination switch........................ 84
Hazard warning flasher................... 85
Interior lighting............................... 86
Instrument cluster ............................... 88
Instrument cluster illumination....... 88
Coolant temperature gauge............ 88
Trip odometer................................. 89
Tachometer .................................... 89
Outside temperature indicator ....... 90
Setting clock .................................. 90
Manual transmission............................ 91
Shifting into reverse ....................... 92
Automatic transmission* ..................... 93
One-touch gearshifting................... 94
Gear ranges.................................... 95
Gear selector lever position ........... 96
Program mode selector switch....... 97
Accelerator position ....................... 98
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ........................ 98
Good visibility ...................................... 99
Rear view mirror............................. 99
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 100
Sun visors .................................... 101
Climate control .................................. 102
Setting the temperature............... 104
Adjusting air volume .................... 104
Adjusting air distribution.............. 104
Air recirculation mode.................. 105
Rear window defroster ................. 105
Air conditioning............................ 106
Residual heat ............................... 107
Basic settings............................... 108
Special settings............................ 108
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 110
Audio system ..................................... 111
Audio and telephone, operation ... 111
Operating safety........................... 111
Operating and display elements... 112
Anti-theft system.......................... 114
Button and soft key operation...... 115
Operation ..................................... 115
Radio mode.................................. 116
Cassette mode............................. 118
CD mode...................................... 120
Telephone* operation .................. 123
Power windows.................................. 127
Opening and closing
the side windows ......................... 127
Retractable hardtop........................... 129
Opening and closing
the retractable hardtop................ 129
Wind screen ................................. 134
Driving systems ................................. 136
Cruise control .............................. 136
Useful features .................................. 139
Interior storage spaces ................ 139
Ashtray ........................................ 142
Cigarette lighter........................... 143
Telephone* .................................. 143
Tele Aid........................................ 144
Garage door opener ..................... 152
Operation ......................................... 157
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 158
Driving instructions ........................... 159
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 159
Drinking and driving..................... 159