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General| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | SLK 230 2003 |
| Category | Automobile |
| Language | English |
Information on product recommendations and suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Guidance on how to use and maintain the Operator's Manual for optimal vehicle service.
Guidelines for safe operation, including electronic component safety and proper vehicle use.
Instructions on how to handle vehicle problems and whom to contact for diagnosis and correction.
Overview of controls and instruments accessible from the driver's seat for quick familiarization.
Detailed explanation of the instrument cluster gauges, indicators, and warning lamps.
Identification and function of controls located on the upper and lower parts of the center console.
Description of components and functions of the overhead control panel, including lighting and communication systems.
Instructions on how to unlock the vehicle using the remote control and key, including basic functions.
Procedure for unlocking and adjusting the steering column, with safety warnings about driving without proper locking.
Guidance on adjusting seats, head restraints, steering wheel, and mirrors for optimal driving position.
Step-by-step instructions for starting the engine with both manual and automatic transmissions, including safety precautions.
Comprehensive details on vehicle restraint systems, including seat belts, airbags, and child seat recognition.
Explanation of airbag function, activation, safety precautions, and proper seating positions to minimize injury risk.
Specific safety guidelines for transporting children 12 years and under, emphasizing BabySmartTM compatible child seats.
Important safety instructions for seat belts, ETDs, and airbags, emphasizing proper use and replacement of deployed units.
Explanation of how the ABS regulates brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and maintain steering during braking.
Description of the BAS function, which automatically provides full brake boost in emergency situations to reduce braking distance.
Information on ESP's role in monitoring traction, preventing skids, and its usefulness in various driving conditions.
Explanation of how the immobilizer prevents unauthorized starting and its activation/deactivation.
How the anti-theft alarm system is armed, triggered by unauthorized access, and disarmed.
Information on the remote control with folding key, its extended operating range, and the importance of proximity for security.
Instructions for global unlocking/locking and selective unlocking settings for the remote control, including reprogramming.
Procedure for checking remote control battery status and troubleshooting issues like discharged batteries or remote control malfunction.
Instructions on operating seat heater switches for normal and rapid heating, including automatic shut-off and indicator lamps.
Procedure for removing and installing head restraints, with specific notes for integrated non-removable restraints and installation direction.
Location and operation of the exterior lamp switch for controlling parking, low beam, and high beam headlamps.
Instructions for switching the hazard warning flasher on and off, and its automatic activation during airbag deployment.
How to adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster lamps by turning the knob clockwise or counterclockwise.
How to reset the trip odometer by pressing the left knob once or twice depending on the ignition status.
Information on normal coolant temperature ranges and warnings against operating the engine in the red zone.
Instructions on using the gearshift lever, emphasizing not exceeding maximum speed in individual gears and referring to the tachometer.
Steps for shifting into reverse, requiring the vehicle to be completely stopped and the gearshift lever to be pulled up.
How the gear range indicator displays the current selector lever position and how to influence transmission shifting in position D.
How to manually change gears with an automatic transmission by briefly pressing the selector lever left (D-) or right (D+).
Details on gear selector lever positions (P, R, N, D), their effects, and crucial safety warnings related to Park position and Neutral.
How to interpret the ABS malfunction indicator lamp and its behavior when the ignition is turned on and the engine is running.
Details on BAS operation in emergency situations, its automatic brake boost, and deactivation when the brake pedal is released.
Explanation of ESP's role in monitoring traction, preventing skids, and its usefulness in various driving conditions.
How external influences damage paintwork and underbody, and the need to remove contaminants like grease, fuel, and insects promptly.
Steps for cleaning the engine compartment, protecting electrical components, and applying corrosion protection wax.
Guidelines for washing the vehicle, including avoiding hot water/direct sunlight, using mild detergent, and rinsing/drying thoroughly.
Explanation of ESP and BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamps, their causes, and suggested solutions.
Possible causes for ABS malfunction (system switched off or low charging voltage) and suggested solutions.
Cause for SRS light (restraint system malfunction) and recommendation for immediate system check at an authorized center.
Troubleshooting for red brake warning lamp indicating parking brake set or insufficient brake fluid, with critical safety warnings.
Information on TIREFIT kit (SLK 32 AMG) or spare wheel (SLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320) for flat tire situations.
Steps to prepare the TIREFIT kit, including taking it from the trunk, shaking contents, and screwing the hose onto the container.
Procedure for inflating the tire using the electric air pump, including pressure limits and warnings about pump overheating.
Steps for mounting the spare wheel, including loosening bolts, preparing the vehicle, and lifting it safely.
Table detailing bulbs for front lighting, including type and wattage for turn signals, low beam, parking lamps, high beam, fog lamps, and side marker.
Table detailing bulbs for rear lighting, including brake, high mounted brake, backup, turn signal, tail/parking/side marker, and rear fog lamps.
Warning against removing xenon headlamp covers due to high voltage; recommends work by qualified technician.
Technical engine data for SLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320, and SLK 32 AMG, including bore, stroke, displacement, output, torque, and firing order.
Diagrams showing the poly-V-belt drive layout for SLK 230 Kompressor, SLK 320, and SLK 32 AMG models, identifying components.
Importance of using only Mercedes-Benz approved tires and rims, and warnings about detrimental effects of non-approved parts.
Specifications for rims and winter tires for models with same-sized tires, including sizes and ratings.
Specifications for rims and summer tires for front/rear axles of models with mixed tire sizes, including speed ratings and snow chain restrictions.
Table of capacities for engine oil, transmission fluid, rear axle, power steering, brake fluid, and cooling system.
Recommendations for using only Mercedes-Benz approved engine oils and warnings against blending additives.
Importance of brake fluid replacement every two years due to moisture absorption, and recommendation for Mercedes-Benz approved fluid.
Explanation of Uniform Tire Quality Grading (Treadwear, Traction, Temperature) found on tire sidewall.
Explanation of Traction grades and Temperature grades for tire performance, with warnings about excessive speed, underinflation, and overloading.
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