Mercedes-Benz SLK User manual

SLK
Operator's Manual
Order no. 6515 3326 13 Part no. 172 584 03 00 Edition B 2013
É1725840300sËÍ
1725840300
SLK Operator's Manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 20
At aglance ........................................... 27
Safety ................................................... 37
Opening/closing ................................. 69
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 93
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 105
Climate control ................................. 119
Driving and parking .......................... 133
On-board computer and displays .... 191
Stowage and features ...................... 255
Maintenance and care ...................... 275
Breakdown assistance ..................... 289
Wheels and tires ............................... 307
Technical data ................................... 345
Contents 3

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes .................... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 125
Active light function ......................... 110
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Additional speedometer ................... 204
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 351
Airbags
Display message ............................ 221
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger)....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Side impact airbag .......................... 43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 90
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Setting the vents ........................... 131
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Airvents
Important safetynotes .................. 130
Setting ........................................... 130
Setting the AIRSCARF vents .......... 131
Setting the center air vents ........... 130
Setting the side air vents ............... 130
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............ 98
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 207
Anti-lockbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 260
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 280
Hiding a service message .............. 280
Resetting the service interval
display........................................... 280
Service message ............................ 280
Special service requirements ......... 281
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 67
Function ...........................................67
Switching off the alarm .................... 67
ATTENTIONASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 202
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 184
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 199
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
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Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position............. 147
Automatic drive program ............... 148
Changing gear............................... 147
Display message ............................ 237
Driving tips .................................... 147
Emergency running mode .............. 152
Kickdown....................................... 147
Manual drive program .................... 150
Overview ........................................ 145
Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Programselectorbutton ................ 147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 152
Selector lever................................ 145
Shift ranges................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 148
Transmission position display........ 146
Transmissionpositions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 152
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 115
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 60
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 298
Display message ............................ 227
Important safety notes .................. 296
Jump starting ................................. 299
Overview ........................................ 296
BlindSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 202
Display message ............................ 230
Notes/function .............................. 186
Bottle holder ...................................... 259
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 217
Notes ............................................. 351
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
BAS .................................................. 60
BAS PLUS ........................................ 60
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 351
Display message ............................ 212
Driving tips .................................... 160
High-performance brake system .... 161
Important safety notes .................. 160
Maintenance .................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 156
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 287
Car wash ........................................ 282
Display ........................................... 285
Exterior lights ................................ 285
Gearorselectorlever .................... 286
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 283
Notes ............................................. 281
Paint .............................................. 283
Plastic trim .................................... 286
Power washer ................................ 283
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat belt........................................ 287
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 285
Index 5

Steering wheel ............................... 286
Tailpipes ....................................... 285
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ........................................... 284
Windows ........................................ 284
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 282
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Center console
Lowersection .................................. 33
Uppersection .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 71
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ................... 114
Important safety notes .................. 112
Low-beam headlamps .................... 114
Overview of bulbtypes .................. 113
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 114
Reversing lamps ............................ 115
Side marker lamps (rear) ............... 114
Turn signals (front) ......................... 115
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Specialseat belt retractor ............... 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 261
Cleaning
Mirrorturn signal ........................... 285
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 121
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 123
Controlling automatically ............... 126
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 125
Defrosting the windows ................. 128
Defrosting the windshield .............. 128
Important safety notes .................. 120
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 128
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 124
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 122
Overview of systems ...................... 120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Setting the airdistribution ............. 127
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the airvents...................... 130
Setting the temperature ................ 126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching residual heaton/off ...... 129
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Combination switch .......................... 108
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Convenience closing feature .............. 83
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant(engine)
Checkingthe level ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Important safety notes .................. 351
Temperature (on-board computer) .207
Temperature gauge ........................ 193
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 109
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Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 112
Cruise control
Cruise control lever....................... 164
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 233
Driving system ............................... 163
Function/notes ............................. 164
Important safety notes .................. 163
Setting aspeed .............................. 165
Storing and maintaining current
speed .............................................164
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 259
Important safety notes .................. 259
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................. 107
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayedswitch-off
Exteriorlighting (on-board
computer)...................................... 205
Interior lighting .............................. 205
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 197
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 280
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 211
Driving systems ............................. 228
Engine ............................................ 226
General notes ................................ 211
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 211
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 241
Lights .............................................222
Safety systems .............................. 212
SmartKey ....................................... 240
Tires ............................................... 234
Vehicle ...........................................237
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Distance recorder ............................. 196
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 252
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 231
Displays in the multifunction
display........................................... 173
Driving tips .................................... 174
Function/notes ............................. 168
Important safety notes .................. 166
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Automatic locking (switch) ...............78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................71
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 239
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking ....................... 78
Important safety notes .................... 76
Opening (from inside) ...................... 77
Overview .......................................... 76
Drinking and driving ......................... 159
Drinks holder
see Bottle holder
see Cupholder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 148
Display ........................................... 146
Manual ...........................................150
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 208
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 281
Symmetrical low beam.................. 106
Driving on flooded roads .................. 162
Index 7

Driving safetysystems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ...............................................60
Electronicbrake force distribution ... 64
ESP®(Electronic Stability Program) .61
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 62
Important safety information ........... 59
Overview .......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................65
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185
Cruisecontrol ................................ 163
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 166
Driving Assistance package ........... 185
Dynamichandling package ............ 176
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 187
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
PARKTRONIC................................. 178
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 147
Brakes ........................................... 160
Break-in period .............................. 134
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Drinking and driving ....................... 159
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter .............................163
Driving on flooded roads................ 162
Driving on wet roads...................... 162
Exhaustcheck ............................... 159
Fuel ................................................ 159
General .......................................... 158
Hydroplaning ................................. 162
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads................................... 161
Snow chains .................................. 311
Symmetrical low beam.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 161
Drowsiness detection assistance
system
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 199
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 200
Dynamic handling package
Function/notes ............................. 176
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 206
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
Switching on/off ........................... 206
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 159
On-board computer ....................... 196
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 140
General information ....................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 139
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(ElectronicStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergencyrelease
Driver's door .................................... 78
Trunk ............................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 78
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 339
Points to remember ....................... 339
Removing ....................................... 340
Stowing .......................................... 340
Technical data ............................... 343
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ...........................................55
Safety guidelines............................. 40
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