User manual MERCEDES-BENZ SKL 320

[. . . ] SLK Operator's Manual SLK 230 Kompressor SLK 320 Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. [. . . ] Shift selector lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling normally and the service brake is applied. The vehicle may otherwise start creeping when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position. It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of "P" or "N" if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Important!After selecting any driving position from "N" or "P", wait a moment to allow the gear to fully engage before accelerating, especially when the engine is cold. Accelerator position Partial throttle = early upshifting = normal acceleration Full throttle = later upshifting = rapid acceleration Kickdown (depressing the accelerator beyond full throttle) = downshifting to a lower gear = maximum acceleration. Once the desired speed is attained, ease up on the accelerator ­ the transmission shifts up again. Automatic transmission Instruments and controls Operation Driving 145 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Automatic transmission Stopping For brief stops, e. g. at traffic lights, leave the transmission in gear and hold vehicle with the service brake. For longer stops with the engine idling, shift into "N" or "P" and hold the vehicle with the service brake. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill gradient, do not hold it with the accelerator, use the brake. when pulling into a parking space, control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes. To rock a vehicle out of soft ground (mud or snow), alternately shift from forward to reverse, while applying only slight partial throttle. Rocking a vehicle free in this manner may cause the ABS or traction system malfunction indicator lamp to come on. Turn off and restart the engine to clear the malfunction indication. 146 Warning!Getting out of your vehicle with the selector lever not fully engaged in position "P" is dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline, position "P" alone may not prevent your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects. Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position "P", see page 153 for parking brake. When parked on an incline, also turn front wheel towards the road curb. When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could move the gear selector lever from position "P", which could result in an accident or serious injury. Selector lever position Park position The park position is to be used when parking the vehicle. [. . . ] 81 Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 W Warranty Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]