Contents
Driving tips................................... 162
Automatic shift program .............. 163
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting .................................. 164
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting ................. 165
Manual shift program
SLK 55 AMG................................. 169
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 172
Good visibility .................................... 173
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 173
Rear view mirrors......................... 173
Sun visors .................................... 176
Rear window defroster ................. 177
Climate control.................................. 178
Switching climate control
system on/off.............................. 181
Setting the temperature............... 181
Adjusting air distribution.............. 182
Adjusting air volume .................... 183
Basic settings............................... 183
Defrosting windshield .................. 184
Air recirculation mode.................. 185
Air conditioning............................ 187
Residual engine heat utilization.... 188
Automatic climate control* ................ 190
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 194
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 194
Setting the temperature................ 195
Adjusting air distribution............... 196
Adjusting air volume ..................... 197
Defrosting windshield ................... 197
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ....... 199
Air recirculation mode .................. 199
Air conditioning............................. 200
Residual heat and ventilation........ 202
Audio system...................................... 203
Audio and telephone*, operation.. 203
Operating safety ........................... 203
Operating and display elements.... 204
Button and soft key operation....... 206
Operation...................................... 206
Radio operation ............................ 209
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only)..................................... 214
CD mode....................................... 219
GSM network phones ................... 229
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 236
Emergency calls “911”.................. 243
Power windows .................................. 246
Opening and closing the
windows........................................ 246
Synchronizing power windows...... 251
Retractable hardtop ........................... 252
Opening and closing the
retractable hardtop....................... 252
Wind screen.................................. 259
Driving systems.................................. 260
Cruise control ............................... 260
Loading .............................................. 265
Roof rack ...................................... 265
Useful features................................... 266
Storage compartments ................. 266
Shelf behind roll bars.................... 268
Cup holder .................................... 268
Ashtray ......................................... 269
Cigarette lighter............................ 270
Power outlet ................................. 271
Floormat (driver’s side only) ......... 271
Telephone*................................... 272
Tele Aid......................................... 273
Garage door opener*.................... 281
Heated steering wheel*
(SLK 280, SLK 350, Canada only). 288