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240Cleaning and care of the vehicle

Technical

data

Instruments

and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Seat belts

The webbing must not be treated with chemical

cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and

soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above

176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.

Warning!

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely

weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to

provide adequate protection.

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

Mercedes-Benz 2001 SLK 230 Kompressor User Manual

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