SLK/R170: Radar system
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Radar system
I am the happy new owner (December, '05) of a 1999 slk 230. I bought the car at a MB dealer, who ran me through a very quick description of the controls. I was only listening with one ear, thinking that I would read the owners manual later (my mistake). One set of knobs on the left side of the steering wheel was explained as the built-in radar system, with one setting being for highway and one for city. I have been unable to find anything anywhere (including the owners manual or the internet) concerning this, and would appreciate it if anyone can shed some light on this.
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From: Fort Worth, TX
2002 SLK32 AMG
Definitely not factory installed, there is no such thing. Like mentioned above, if you post a picture of the controls someone may have the same system installed and give you some pointers or at least lead you to the manufacturer's web site.
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heres the pic. the 'rear' knob (upper right corner) seems to be a 2 position switch, while the front (elongated) knob just turns (possibly to adjust sensitivity). also the three red lights appear to somehow be connected to the system. any ideas?
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Thanks. After going to that website, it sure looks like that may be the "ticket" so to speak. The k-40 info only shows 2 red leds, instead of 3, but everything else seems to be the same. Maybe the 3rd led is a laser band.
