Name: Mercedes-Benz 2001 SLK 230 Kompressor
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19Instruments and controls

Technical

data

Instruments

and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Overhead control panel 1 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid, telephone and

voice recognition system

2 Interior lighting, see page 110

3 Tele Aid (emergency call system), see page 130

4 Garage door opener, see page 117

5 Rear view mirror, see page 65

Introduction8
Operator’s manual9
Where to find it14
Instruments and controls19
Center console21
Overhead control panel22
Operation25
- Remote control with folding master key25
Start lock-out27
General notes on the central locking system27
Central locking system28
- Remote control28
- Locking and unlocking with remote control29
- Choosing global or selective mode on remote control29
- Panic button30
Doors31
- P72.10-2154-2631
Central locking switch33
Automatic central locking34
Emergency unlocking in case of accident35
Trunk36
- P88.50-2065-2636
Emergency release for trunk lid38
Antitheft alarm system38
Tow-away alarm40
Seats41
- Head restraints:Removal43
Seat heater45
Seat belts and integrated restraint system47
Seat belts47
- Seat belt nonusage warning system48
- Fastening of seat belts49
- Unfastening of seat belts51
- Operation51
BabySmart54
Self-test BabySmart54
Supplemental restraint system (SRS)55
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)55
Airbags56
- P91.60-2212-2656
- Front airbags59
- Side impact airbags59
- Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning retractor and airbag63
- Infant and child restraint systems65
Adjusting telescoping steering column67
Rear view mirrors68
- Inside rear view mirror68
- Exterior rear view mirrors69
Instrument cluster71
- Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster73
- Function indicator lamp on the center console73
- Additional function indicator lamps (in the odometer display)74
- Instrument cluster:Activating75
- Instrument lamps75
- Display illumination75
- Coolant temperature gauge76
- Outside temperature indicator76
- Trip Odometer77
- Clock77
- Tachometer77
Flexible service system (FSS)78
Checking engine oil level80
Engine oil consumption81
Exterior lamp switch82
- Daytime running lamps83
Headlamp cleaning system83
Combination switch84
- Windshield wipers smear86
- Blocked windshield wipers86
Hazard warning flasher switch86
Climate control87
- Basic setting – heater89
- Basic setting – air conditioner89
- Special settings90
- Defogging windows90
- Economy91
- Climate control - OFF91
- Rear window defroster91
- Air recirculation92
- Residual engine heat utilization (92
- Dust Filter93
Audio and telephone, operation94
Operating safety94
Operating and display elements95
Anti-theft system96
- Entering the code number97
Button and soft key operation97
Operation98
- Switching on and off98
- Setting the audio volume98
- Audio functions98
- Bass98
- Treble98
- Balance99
- Centering all audio functions99
Radio mode100
- Selecting radio mode100
- Selecting the band100
- Manual tuning100
- Seek tuning100
- Scan tuning101
- Station memory101
- Storing stations101
- Retrieving a station from memory101
- Direct frequency input (AM and FM only)101
Cassette mode102
- Playing cassettes102
- Cassette eject103
- Track selection103
- Track search forwards/backwards103
- Fast forward/reverse104
- Scanning104
- DolbyNR104
CD mode105
- General notes on CD mode105
- CD changer installed106
- Loading/emptying the CD magazine106
- Playing CDs106
- Skipping tracks forwards/backwards107
- Fast forward/reverse107
- Scanning107
- Random play/repeat function108
- Direct track selection108
Telephone operation109
- Switching the telephone on and off109
- Entering telephone number and starting dialing process109
- Calling up the phone book109
- Switching between name search and number search110
- Searching and selecting phone book entries by name110
- Searching and selecting phone book entries by number110
- Placing a call110
- Manual repeat dialing (redial)110
- Accepting incoming call in telephone mode110
- Accepting incoming call in tape, CD or radio mode111
- Terminating call111
- Component malfunctions111
Power windows112
- Express opening of door windows112
Interior lighting113
Night security illumination113
Sun visors with vanity mirror114
Interior114
Cup holder and glove box115
- Cup holder115
- Glove box115
Storage compartments116
- Storage compartment in center console116
- Storage compartment in armrest116
Ashtrays117
- Coin holder117
Lighter118
Parcel net in passenger footwell119
Shelf behind roll bars119
Cellular telephone119
Garage door opener120
Retractable hardtop123
- P65.10-2090-26124
- Lowering Hardtop124
- Raising Hardtop126
Wind screen128
- Installation128
Luggage cover129
Driving131
- Radio and telephone131
- Telephones and two-way radio131
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)132
Maintenance132
Tele Aid133
- System self-check133
- Tele Aid:Emergency calls134
- Tele Aid:Initiating an emergency call manually135
- P54.30-3045-26135
- Tele Aid:Roadside Assistance136
- Tele Aid:Information137
- Remote door unlock139
- Stolen vehicle tracking services139
Catalytic converter141
Emission control142
Steering lock143
Starting and turning off the engine145
- Before starting145
- Starting145
- Turning off145
Manual transmission146
Automatic transmission147
- Driving148
- Accelerator position148
- Stopping149
- Maneuvering149
- Automatic transmission:Selector lever positions150
- Gear selection for special circumstances151
- Automatic transmission:Program mode selector switch154
- Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)155
Parking brake156
Driving instructions157
- Drive sensibly – Save Fuel157
- Drinking and driving157
- Pedals157
- Power assistance158
- Brakes158
- Driving off159
- Parking159
- Tires160
- Snow chains163
- Winter driving instructions163
- Anticorrosion / antifreeze164
- Block heater165
- Deep water165
- Passenger compartment165
- Traveling abroad165
Cruise control166
Brake assist system (BAS)169
Antilock brake system (ABS)171
Electronic stability program (ESP)173
- ESP (Electronic stability program):Synchronizing174
- ESP (Electronic stability program):Control switch175
What you should know at the gas station177
Check regularly and before a long trip179
Instrument cluster display181
- On-board diagnostic system181
- Brake warning lamp182
- Brake pad wear indicator lamp183
- Seat belt nonusage warning lamp183
- Supplemental restraint system (SRS) indicator lamp183
- Fuel reserve and fuel cap placement warning184
- Electronic stability program (ESP) — warning lamp184
- BAS / ESP malfunction indicator lamp184
- ABS malfunction indicator lamp185
- Telescoping steering column warning lamp185
- Low engine coolant level warning lamp186
- Low windshield and headlamp washer system fluid level warning lamp186
- Low engine oil level warning lamp187
- Charge indicator lamp187
- Exterior lamp failure indicator lamp188
- Additional function indicator lamps (in the odometer display)188
Malfunction and indicator lamp in the centerconsole188
- AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp188
Practical hints191
Stowing things in the vehicle191
Fuses191
Hood193
Automatic transmission fluid level195
Checking engine oil level196
Coolant level197
Adding coolant197
Windshield and headlamp washer system198
- Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio198
Air pump, spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment199
Vehicle jack200
Wheels201
Tire replacement201
Rotating wheels202
Spare wheel203
- Spare wheel bolts204
Changing wheels205
- Inflating the collapsible spare tire210
- Storing spare wheel in wheel well211
Tire inflation pressure212
Battery213
- Battery recycling214
Battery215
Towing the vehicle217
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking220
Exterior lamps221
- Exterior lamps:Replacing bulbs221
- Headlamp assembly222
- P82.10-2352-26222
- Exterior lamps:Low and high beam223
- Xenon bulb for low beam223
- Parking, standing and turn signal lamp224
- P82.10-2354-26224
- Taillamp assemblies225
- Exterior lamps:Side marker lamp, front226
- High mounted stop lamp226
Changing batteries in the remote control227
- P80.30-2094-26227
- Synchronizing remote control228
Emergency engine shut-down229
Raising hardtop manually229
Replacing wiper blade insert234
- P82.30-2037-26234
Antenna235
Manual release of fuel filler flap235
Vehicle care237
- Power washer238
- Paintwork, painted body components238
- Tar stains238
- Engine cleaning239
- Vehicle washing239
- Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal lenses240
- Window cleaning240
- Rear window cleaning240
- Wiper blades241
- Light alloy wheels241
- Instrument cluster241
- Steering wheel and gear selector lever242
- Cup holder242
- Hard plastic trim items242
- Plastic and rubber parts242
- Headliner and shelf behind roll bars242
- Upholstery242
- Seat belts243
Technical data245
Warranty coverage245
- Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet245
Identification labels246
- P62.10-2022-26246
Layout of poly-V-belt drive248
- P13.20-2008-26248
Technical data251
- Rims – Tires252
- Electrical system254
- Weights254
- Main Dimensions254
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities255
Engine oils257
Engine oil additives257
Air conditioner refrigerant257
Brake fluid257
Premium unleaded gasoline258
Fuel requirements258
Gasoline additives259
Coolants259
Consumer information261
- Uniform tire quality grading261

Brand	Mercedes-Benz
Model	2001 SLK 230 Kompressor
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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