2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor SLK320 SLK32 AMG Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor SLK 320 and SLK 32 AMG. Owner’s Manual.

Introduction
Product information
Operator’s Manual.
Service and warranty information
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Maintenance.
Roadside Assistance.
Change of address or ownership Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada.

Where to find it
Symbols.
Operating safety.
Proper use of the vehicle
Problems with your vehicle
Reporting safety defects
Reporting safety defects.

At a glance
Cockpit.
Instrument cluster
Center console.
Upper part.
Lower Part.
Overhead control panel.

Getting started
Unlocking
Unlocking with the remote control
Adjusting.
Seats.
Telescoping steering column*.
Mirrors.
Driving.
Fastening the seat belts
Starting the engine
Switching on headlamps
Turn signals and high beam.
Windshield wipers
Problems while driving
Parking and locking.
Parking brake
Switching off headlamps.
Turning off engine
Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Airbags
Seat belts
Children in the vehicle.
Panic alarm.
Activating
Deactivating
Driving safety systems
ABS.
BAS.
ESP
Anti-theft systems.
Immobilizer
Anti-theft alarm system.
Tow-away alarm.

Controls in detail.
Locking and unlocking
Keys
Opening the trunk.
Closing the trunk.
Opening the doors from the inside
Trunk lid emergency release.
Automatic central locking.
Locking and unlocking
from the inside Seats
Heated seats*.
Head restraints.
Lighting.
Exterior lamp switch.
Combination switch
Hazard warning flasher.
Interior lighting.
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster illumination.
Coolant temperature gauge
Trip odometer.
Tachometer.
Outside temperature indicator Setting clock.
Manual transmission
Shifting into reverse
Automatic transmission*
One-touch gearshifting
Gear ranges
Gear selector lever position
Program mode selector switch.
Accelerator position
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode).
Good visibility.
Rear view mirror.
Headlamp cleaning system*.
Sun visors.
Climate control.
Setting the temperature.
Adjusting air volume.
Adjusting air distribution.
Air recirculation mode Rear window defroster Air conditioning.
Residual heat Basic settings.
Special settings Deactivating the climate control system Audio system
Audio and telephone, operation
Operating safety.
Operating and display elements.
Anti-theft system
Button and soft key operation
Operation
Radio mode.
Cassette mode.
CD mode Telephone* operation.
Power windows
Opening and closing
the side windows
Retractable hardtop.
Opening and closing
the retractable hardtop.
Wind screen
Driving systems
Cruise control.
Useful features.
Interior storage spaces.
Ashtray.
Cigarette lighter
Telephone*.
Tele Aid.
Garage door opener
Operation
The first miles ( km)
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – save fuel.
Drinking and driving
Pedals.
Power assistance Brakes Driving off.
Parking.
Tires
Hydroplaning
Tire traction
Tire speed rating.
Winter driving instructions
Standing water.
Passenger compartment.
Driving abroad
Control and operation
of radio transmitter.
Catalytic converter.
Emission control.
Coolant temperature
At the gas station.
Check regularly and before
a long trip.
Engine compartment
Hood.
Engine oil
Transmission fluid level
Coolant.
Battery.
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*
Tires and wheels.
Important guidelines Life of tire
Direction of rotation
Checking tire inflation pressure.
Rotating wheels.
Winter driving
Winter tires
Block heater (Canada only)
Snow chains
Maintenance.
Clearing the service indicator
Service term exceeded
Calling up the service indicator.
Resetting the service indicator
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of vehicle
Practical hints.
What to do if.
Lamps in instrument cluster
Additional indicators in the
speedometer display.
Lamp in center console.
Where will I find?.
First aid kit Vehicle tool kit Unlocking/locking in an emergency.
Unlocking the vehicle Locking the vehicle
Changing batteries
in remote control.
Synchronizing remote control.
Fuel filler flap.
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever.
Opening/closing in an emergency
Raising retractable hardtop
manually
Replacing bulbs.
Bulbs.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Adjusting headlamp aim
(Halogen headlamps only).
Replacing wiper blades.
Removing
Installing.
Flat tire.
Preparing the vehicle
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit
Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit
Mounting the spare wheel.
Battery
Disconnecting the battery.
Removing the battery
Charging and reinstalling battery
Reconnecting the battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Towing eye
Installing towing eye bolt
Fuses
Main fuse box.
Auxiliary fuse box
Technical data.
Spare parts service.
Warranty coverage.
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
SLK Kompressor
Technical terms.
SLK
SLK
AMG.
Engine Index.
Rims and Tires
Same size tires.
Mixed size tires.
Spare wheel with collapsible tire
Electrical system
Main Dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc
Capacities.
Engine oils
Engine oil additives.
Air conditioning refrigerant.
Brake fluid
Premium unleaded gasoline
Fuel requirements.
Gasoline additives.
Coolants.
Windshield and headlamp*
washer system
Consumer information
Uniform tire quality grading

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