2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER bulb

4Removing/fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.232
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Voltage (on-board computer) . . . . . .97
Belt force limiters
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Belt tensioners
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Belt warnin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Bonne t
Bonnet catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Bonnet release lever
Release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Boot
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Locking separatel y.. . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Boot li d
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Boot separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Brake
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194
Brake Assist
see BAS
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Brake lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184 Brake syste
m
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Bulb
Dipped-beam headlamps . . . . . . . .215
Licence plate lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Main-beam headlamps . . . . . . . . . .216
Parking lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Rear foglamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215, 216
Reversing lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Side lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Turn signal lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
see Lamp
Bulbs
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214 C
Calling up a malfunction see Message memory men u
Car e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . .167
Parktroni c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Plastic trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer) . . . .99 Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com -
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Central locking/unlocking button . ..5 7
Central unlocking Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Centre console
Lower section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Upper section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Changing a wheel
see Flat tyr e
Children
In the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Restraint systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Child seat
Automatic recognition . . . . . . . . . . .46
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Suitable positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Cockpit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Collapsible emergency spare wheel
Stowage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Collapsible wheel
Pumping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 Index
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!
It is preferable that you use car washes
that do not use high-pressure cleaning.
With car washes that use high water pres-
sures, there is a danger that water may leak
into the vehicle.
! Do not use a touch-free automatic car
wash that uses chemical agents to wash
the vehicle.
If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it before
cleaning it in an automatic car wash.
Vehicles with DAB radio only 25
:
X Remove the radio/telephone aerial.
! If you do not remove the radio/telephon e
aerial, the aerial or the vehicle may be dam-
aged by the automatic car wash.
! Make sure that the automatic car wash is
suitable for the size of the vehicle. Fold in
the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is
washed. There is otherwise a risk of dam-
age to the exterior mirrors.
! Make sure the side windows are com-
pletely closed, the ventilation/heater
blower is fully turned off and the wind -
screen wiper switch is set to 0. The rai n sensor may otherwise be activated, for
instance, leading to inadvertent wiper
sweeps being triggered. This could cause
damage to the vehicle.
After using an automatic car wash, wipe off
wax from the windscreen and the wiper
blades. This will prevent smears and reduce
wiping noises caused by residue on the wind-
screen.
High-pressure cleaners G
Risk of accident
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with cir-
cular-jet nozzles (dirt grinders) to clean
your vehicle or - especially - the tyres. Yo u
could otherwise damage the tyres and
cause an accident.
! Observe the instructions issued by the
equipment manufacturer concerning the
distance to be maintained between the
nozzle of the high-pressure cleaner and the
vehicle (at least 30 cm).
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle .
Do not aim directly at any of the following: R
Tyres
R Door joint
R Electrical components
R Battery
R Connectors
R Bulbs
R Seals
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to failures or leaks .
Cleaning the wiper blades and the out -
side of the windscreen G
Risk of injury
Turn the key to position 0in the ignition
lock before cleaning the windscreen or the
wiper blades. There is otherwise a risk of
the windscreen wipers being set in motion
and causing injury.
25 Only in certain countries. Operation
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Where will I find...?
...........................172
Display messages ............................. 174
Troubleshooting ................................ 190
Locking/unlocking in an emer -
gency ................................................ .210
Changing the batteries .....................212
Changing the bulbs ...........................213
Replacing the wiper blades ..............217
Flat tyre ............................................. 218
Battery ............................................... 230
Towing and tow-starting ..................234
Fuses .................................................. 237 Practical advice
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2 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
D Coolant Stop,
switch engine off The poly-V-belt may have torn. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Check the poly-V-belt .
X If it has torn: do not drive on. Contact th e
nearest qualified specialist workshop .
X If it is not damaged :do not start the engin e
again until the message disappears. There is
otherwise a risk of engine damage. B Top up coolant See
Owner's Manual The coolant level is too low. X
Top up the coolant, observing the warning
notes before doing so (Y page 154).
X Have the coolant system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop if the coolant needs top-
ping up more often than usual .. Dipped beam, left
or
Dipped beam, right The right-hand or left-hand dipped-beam
headlamp is faulty. X
Halogen headlamp: replace the bulb
( Y page 213).
X Bi-xenon headlamp* :visit a qualified special-
ist workshop. Practical advice
* optional
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3 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. AUTO lights inop-
erative The light sensor is faulty. Constant head-
lamp mode is switched on. X
Switch the lights to manual control in the on-
board computer (Y page 104).
X Switch the lights on and off using the light
switch. . Rear left turn sig-
nal Back-up bulb on
or
Rear right turn
signal Back-up
bulb on The rear left-hand or rear right-hand turn
signal is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 213). . Turn signal in
left-hand mirror
or
Turn signal in
right-hand mirror The turn signal in the left-hand or right-
hand exterior mirror is faulty. This mes-
sage will only appear if all LEDs have
failed. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. . Front left turn
signal Back-up
bulb on
or
Front right turn
signal Back-up
bulb on The front left-hand or right-hand turn sig-
nal is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 213). Practical advice
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4 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. Brake/tail lamp
left
or
Brake/tail lamp
right The left-hand or right-hand brake lamp is
faulty. This message will only appear if all
LEDs have failed. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. . 3rd brake lamp The third brake lamp is faulty. This mes-
sage will only appear if all LEDs have
failed. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. . Main beam left
or
Main beam right The left-hand or right-hand main-beam
headlamp is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 213). . Licence plate
lamp, left
or
Licence plate
lamp, right The left-hand or right-hand licence plate
lamp is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 213). . Turn off lights You did not switch off the lights when
leaving the vehicle. X
Turn the light switch to MorU . . Turn off lights or
remove key The light switch is on
Uand you have
forgotten to remove the key. The side
lamps remain switched on . X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or
X Turn the light switch to M. Practical advice
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5 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. Front foglamp,
left
or
Front foglamp,
right The front left-hand or right-hand foglamp
is faulty. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. . Rear foglamp Back-
up bulb on The rear foglamp is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 213). . Parking lamp,
front left Back-up
bulb on
or
Parking lamp,
front right Back-
up bulb on The front left-hand or right-hand parking
lamp is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 213). . Reversing lamp,
left
or
Reversing lamp,
right The left-hand or right-hand reversing lamp
is faulty. X
Replace the bulb (Y page 213). Practical advice
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6 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
. Left-hand tail
lamp Back-up bulb
on
or
Right-hand tail
lamp Back-up bulb
on The left-hand or right-hand tail lamp is
faulty. X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. N Check eng. oil
level when next
refuelling Vehicles with an oil dipstick: the engine oil
level has dropped to a critical level. X
Check the engine oil level (Y page 151 )and top
up the engine oil if necessary .
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine
oil needs topping up more often than usual .N Add 1 litre engine
oil when next refu-
elling Vehicles without an oil dipstick: the
engine oil level is too low. X
Check the engine oil level (Y page 151 )and top
up the engine oil if necessary .
X Have the engine checked for leaks if the engine
oil needs topping up more often than usual .N Engine oil level
Stop, switch
engine off Vehicles without a dipstick: there is not
enough oil in the engine. There is a danger
of engine damage. X
Stop the vehicle. Pay attention to the traffic
conditions as you do so.
X Switch off the engine.
X Top up the engine oil and check the level
(Y page 151). Practical advice
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