2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER Owners Manual

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142 relating to the possible health risk posed by
electromagnetic fields.
i In order to ensure optimum signal quality
for mobile phones and to minimise mutual
interference between the vehicle electron -
ics and mobile phones, Mercedes-Benz rec -
ommends the use of an approved exterior
aerial. An exterior aerial conducts the elec-
tromagnetic fields generated by a wireless
device to the exterior of the vehicle; the
field strength within the vehicle interior is
lower than in a vehicle that does not have
an exterior aerial.
i There are various mobile phone bracket s
that may be fitted to your vehicle; in some
cases these are country-specific. You can
obtain these mobile phone brackets from a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. The func-
tions and services available when you use
the phone depend on your mobile phone
model and service provider.
The mobile phone bracket is in the armrest.
X Open the telephone compartment
(Y page 138). Inserting the mobile phone into the
mobile phone bracket If the mobile phone is inserted into the mobile
phone bracket, you can only speak to the per-
son you are calling using the hands-free sys-
tem.
! Do not attempt to remove the mobile
phone and the telephone bracket together.
You could otherwise damage the mobile
phone bracket.
X Remove the cover of the aerial plug from
the back of the mobile phone and keep it in
a safe place. Example illustration
1 To engage the mobile phone
2 Connector contact 3
Mobile phone bracket
X Slide the lower end of the mobile phone
into connector contact 2in mobile phon e
bracket 3.
X Push the top part of the mobile phone in
the direction of arrow 1until it engages in
mobile phone bracket 3.
The mobile phone is connected to the
hands-free system and to the multi-func-
tion steering wheel.
The battery is charged depending on the
charge status and the position of the key in
the ignition lock. The charging process is
shown in the mobile phone display .
i The system reads the phone book stored
on the SIM card and in the mobile phone
memory. If the same entry is stored in both
of the phone books, both of these entries
will be shown in the multi-function display .
You can make a call using the sand
t buttons on the multi-function steering
wheel. You can control other mobile phone
functions via the on-board computer
( Y page 108).
i When you remove the key from the igni-
tion lock, the mobile phone remains Controls
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switched on for approximately ten minute
s
(run-on time). If you make a call during this
time, the mobile phone will be switched off
approximately ten minutes after you have
ended the call.
Run-on time :
You can change the run-on time by makin g
an additional phone book entry on the SI M
card. For the name, enter "Idletime" and for
the number, enter a figure between "1" and
"30" (minutes). If you have not entered a
number or have entered a different num -
ber, the run-on time of ten minutes will still
apply.
For information on how to create a phone
book entry, refer to the mobile phone oper-
ating instructions.
Own number sending:
The hands-free system does not recognise
whether own number sending is enabled or
disabled in the mobile phone. The phone
number is therefore always sent by default.
By creating an additional phone book entry
on the SIM card, you can switch the own
number sending function on and off. For
the name, enter "CALLID" and for the num-
ber, enter a "0" or a "1". Entering "0" will
prevent the telephone number from being
sent; entering "1" will allow it to be sent .For information on how to create a phone
book entry, refer to the mobile phone oper-
ating instructions.
Removing the mobile phone from the
mobile phone bracket Example illustration
1
To release the mobile phone
2 Mobile phone bracket
X Press the release catch in the direction of
arrow 1and remove the mobile phon e
upwards from mobile phone bracket 2.
Fitting a different mobile phone bracket If you require a different mobile phon
e
bracket for your mobile phone, remove the existing mobile phone bracket and then fit the
new one.
Removing the existing mobile phone
bracket
Example illustration
1 To release the mobile phone bracket
2 To remove the mobile phone bracket
3 Mobile phone bracket
X Press the release button in the direction of
arrow 1and remove mobile phon e
bracket 3in the direction of arrow 2. Cont
rols
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Fitting a different mobile phone bracket
Example illustration
1
Contact plate
2 Recesses
3 Mobile phone bracket
X Insert mobile phone bracket 3into
recesses 2of contact plate 1.
X Slide mobile phone bracket 3forward s
until it engages. Garage door opener
*
Up to three different garage door and gate
systems can be operated using the remote
control integrated into the overhead control
panel .
i The garage door opener is only available
for certain countries. Observe the legal
requirements in all countries concerned.
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener is
compatible with most European garage and
gate opener drives. More information on
HomeLink ®
and/or compatible products is
available from:
R any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
R the HomeLink ®
hotline
(0) 08000 466 354 65 (free of charge) or
+49 (0) 6839 907-277 (at a charge)
R the Internet: www.homelink.co m Remote control in the overhead control panel
1
Indicator lamp
2 Transmitter button
3 Transmitter button
4 Transmitter button G
Risk of acciden
t
Only press the transmitter button on the
integrated remote control if there are no
persons or objects present within the
sweep of the garage door. Persons could
otherwise be injured as the door moves.
Programming the remote control i
You will achieve the best results by insert -
ing new batteries in the garage door's
remote control before programming it. Controls
* optional
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X
Erase the memory of the integrated remote
control (Y page 146)before programming
it for the first time.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock .
X Press and hold one of transmitter button s
2 to4 on the integrated remote control.
Indicator lamp 1starts to flash after a
short while. It flashes about once a second.
i Indicator lamp 1flashes immediately
the first time the transmitter button is pro-
grammed. If this transmitter button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp 1will only start flashing at a rate of
once a second after 20 seconds have
elapsed .
X Keep the transmitter buttons depressed.
X Point the garage door's remote control with
the transmitter towards the left-hand side
of the rear-view mirror from a distance of 5
to 20 cm.
i The distance between the garage door's
remote control and the integrated garage
door opener depends on the system of the
garage door drive. You might require sev-
eral attempts. You should test every posi- tion for at least 20 seconds before trying
another position.
X Keep the transmitter button on the garage
door's remote control depressed until indi-
cator lamp 1starts to flash rapidly.
The programming was successful if indica-
tor lamp 1flashes rapidly .
X Release the transmitter buttons on th e
garage door's remote control and the inte-
grated remote control.
If indicator lamp 1goes out after approxi-
mately 20 seconds and did not flash rapidly
before this:
X Release the transmitter buttons on th e
integrated and portable remote controls.
X Repeat the programming procedure. In
doing so, change the distance between th e
garage door's remote control and the sig-
nal transmitter buttons in the overhead
control panel.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, after programming you must
synchronise the remote control integrated
in the overhead control panel with the
garage door system receiver. You will find further information in the
garage door opening system's operating
instructions, e.g. the sections on “Synchro-
nising the transmitter” or “Registering
a
new transmitter”. You can also call the hot-
line mentioned above .
Opening or closing the garage door Once programmed, the integrated remot
e
control will assume the function of the garag e
door system's remote control. Please read
the operating instructions for the garage door
system.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock .
X Press the transmitter button in the over-
head control panel that you have program-
med to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with fixed code: indi-
cator lamp 1lights up continuously.
Garage door system with rolling code: indi-
cator lamp 1flashes briefly and then lights
up for approximately two seconds. This is
repeated for up to 20 seconds.
i The transmitter will transmit a signal for
as long as the transmitter button is being
pressed. The transmission will be halted Controls
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cator lamp
1will flash. Press the trans -
mitter button again if necessary .
Clearing the remote control memory X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock .
X Press and hold transmitter buttons 2and
4 for approximately 20 seconds until indi -
cator lamp 1flashes rapidly .
The memory is cleared.
i You should clear the remote control mem-
ory before selling the vehicle. Floormat* on the driver's side
G
Risk of accident
Make sure that there is sufficient clearance
around the pedals when floormats are
used, and that the floormats are properly
secured .
The floormats must be secured at all times
using retainers and studs.
Before you drive off, make sure that the
floormats are secure and rectify if neces- sary. A floormat which is not properly
secured can slip and thereby interfere with
the movement of the pedals.
Do not place floormats on top of one
another
. 1
Press-studs
2 Retainers
X Slide seat backwards .
X To fit: place the floormat in position.
X Press stud 1onto retainer 2.
X To remove :pull floormat off retainers 2.
X Remove the floormat. Cont
rols
* optional
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The first 1,500 km
............................148
Refuelling .......................................... .148
Engine compartment ........................150
Tyres and wheels .............................. 155
Winter driving ................................... 160
Driving tips ........................................ 162
Driving abroad .................................. .164
Service ............................................... 165
Care .................................................... 166 Operation
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8 The first 1,500 km
If you treat the engine with sufficient car e
from the very start, it will reward you with
excellent performance for a very long period
afterwards .
R You should therefore drive at varying road
and engine speeds for the first 1,500 km.
R Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full throt-
tle, during this time. Do not exceed 2
/ 3 of
the maximum permissible engine speed for
each gear.
R Change gear in good time.
R Do not shift down a gear manually in order
to brake.
Vehicles with automatic transmission* :
R Try to avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal beyond the pressure point (kick -
down).
R Only use ranges 3,2 or 1for slow driving,
e.g. in mountainous terrain.
Additional driving tips for AMG vehicles:
R Do not drive faster than 140 km/h for the
first 1,500 km .
R Only bring the engine up to a maximum
speed of 4,500 rpm for a brief period. i
You should also observe these notes if the
engine or rear axle transmission on your
vehicle has been replaced. Refuelling
Refuelling
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Before refuelling, always turn off the
engine. G
Risk of injury
Avoid any contact with fuels.
You can damage your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuel or if yo u
inhale the vapour.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Even small amounts of diesel
will damage the injection system. Damage
caused by adding diesel is not covered by
the warranty.
! Do not start the engine if you accidentally
refuel with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, you
risk engine damage. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop and have the fuel sys-
tem emptied completely. Operation
* optional
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9
When you open or close the vehicle with the
key, the fuel filler flap is automatically
unlocked or locked.
The fuel filler flap is to the rear on the right. 1
To open the fuel filler flap
2 To insert the fuel cap
3 Tyre pressure table
4 Fuel typ e
X To open: press the fuel filler flap in the
direction of arrow 1.
The fuel filler flap opens slightly.
X Open the fuel filler flap.
X Turn the fuel filler cap to the left and
remove it. X
Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap 2.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
! Overfilling the tank could damage the fuel
system.
X To close: replace the fuel filler cap and tur n
it clockwise. The fuel filler cap audibly
engages.
X Close the fuel filler flap. Petrol (EN 228)
! Refuel using only unleaded premium
grade petrol with a minimum octane num -
ber of 95 RON/85 MON conforming to
European standard EN 228 .
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
You will find further information about pet-
rol under "Fuel" in the index .
i As a temporary measure, but only when
the recommended fuel is not available, yo u
may also use regular unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON. This may reduce per- formance and increase petrol consump-
tion. Avoid driving at full throttle.
In some countries, the available petrol qual-
ity may not be sufficient and could caus
e
coking around the inlet valve. In such
cases, and in consultation with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, the petrol
may be mixed with the additive recommen-
ded by Mercedes-Benz (part no.
A000989254510). You must observe the
notes and mixing ratios given on the con -
tainer.
AMG vehicle s !
Refuel using only super unleaded petrol
with a minimum octane number of 98
RON/88 MON conforming to European
standard EN 228.
You could otherwise impair engine output
or damage the engine.
You will find further information about pet-
rol under "Technical data" in the index.
i If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use premium unleaded petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce per- Operation
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