2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER Owners Manual

Installing and removing the wind screen
Preparing for installation
Preparing for installation from the left side of the
vehicle (example)
:Wind screen;Locked latch=Unlocked latchXThe following conditions must be fulfilled
for installation:
R unlocking buttons R and L point in the
direction of travel.
R latch = facing you is unlocked.
R latch ; facing away from you is locked.XTo unlock the latch: press unlocking
button R or L on the locked latch.XTo lock the latch: push the unlocked latch
upwards by hand until it engages.
Installing
XStop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.XTake the wind screen out of the trunk.
Installation from the left side of the vehicle
(example)
XPrepare for installation ( Y page 87).XHold wind screen : at an angle and slide
it with locked latch ; in the direction of
arrow ? into the bracket of the opposite
roll bar.XPress wind screen : on the side of the
vehicle facing you downwards in the
direction of arrow A until it engages.
Make sure that studs B and latch = fit
into the respective brackets.XCheck whether wind screen : is fully
inserted into all four brackets and is sitting
securely.XIf this is not the case, remove wind
screen : again and repeat the steps
above.
Removing
XStop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
Removing from the left side of the vehicle
(example)
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XPress unlocking button L: . Meanwhile,
pull wind screen ; on the side of the
vehicle facing you upwards and tilt it.
Removing from the left side of the vehicle
(example)
XPull wind screen ; out of the bracket of
the opposite roll bar in the direction of the
arrow.XSecure wind screen ; to the trunk floor by
the rubber strips ( Y page 244).
AIRGUIDE
General notes
AIRGUIDE offers protection from the wind
when driving with the roof down.
GWARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle and
injure yourself or others if you operate
AIRGUIDE while driving.
Only fold the AIRGUIDE discs out or in when
the vehicle is stationary.
! AIRGUIDE can only be positioned
correctly by folding it in or out. AIRGUIDE
cannot be dismantled. Do not try to remove
AIRGUIDE from its anchorage. Otherwise,
you could damage AIRGUIDE or the vehicle.
AIRGUIDE can be folded out or back in from
the driver's side or passenger side.
Perform operations involving AIRGUIDE
preferably on the side facing away from
traffic, after you have stopped the vehicle,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
Operating AIRGUIDEXStop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
Example: folding out from the left side of the
vehicle
XTo fold out AIRGUIDE: turn disk :
towards the center in the direction of the
arrow as far as it will go.XRepeat the process with disk ;.XTo fold in AIRGUIDE: turn disks :
and ; respectively back to the stop behind
the roll bar.
i Disks : and ; can be used
independently of one another, for example
if you are driving without a front passenger.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
General notes
MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a glass roof, the
transparency of which can be changed by
applying electrical voltage.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switched
between darkened and transparent states.
i MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens
automatically when you turn the SmartKey
to position 0 in the ignition lock or remove
the SmartKey.
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Risk of electric shock
The electrical components of MAGIC SKY
CONTROL are protected by a covering behind
the overhead control panel.
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL control unit is
marked with a yellow warning sticker that
warns you of high voltage. The high-voltage
cables are orange in color.
GDANGER
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL electrical system
works at high voltage.
If the cover behind the overhead control unit
is damaged or is removed, electrical
components of MAGIC SKY CONTROL are
exposed. These may be live. If you touch these
components, you may get an electric shock
and could be seriously or even fatally injured.
For this reason, never remove the cover
behind the overhead control unit. Never touch
parts of the electrical system (control unit,
cables or cable connections).
Have all work on MAGIC SKY CONTROL
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the
status it was set to before the engine was
switched off.XTo change the transparency: press
button :.i
At sub-zero temperatures, the change is
slower and uneven. The entire process may
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Useful information ..............................92
Correcting the driver's seat posi-
tion ....................................................... 92
Seats .................................................... 93
Steering wheel .................................... 96
Mirrors ................................................. 98
Memory function .............................. 10091Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 23).
Correcting the driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on
( Y page 93).
XCheck whether you have adjusted seat =
properly.
Manual seat adjustment ( Y page 94)
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 94)
When adjusting the seat, make sure:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly.Ryou have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.XCheck whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly ( Y page 95).
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
Observe the safety guidelines on
( Y page 96).
XCheck whether steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjust the steering wheel manually
( Y page 97)
Adjust the steering wheel electrically
( Y page 97)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines on
( Y page 48).
XCheck whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly ( Y page 50).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body.
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder.
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip jointsXBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
( Y page 98) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.XVehicles with memory function: save the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings ( Y page 100).92Correcting the driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion.
GWARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body.
GWARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.GWARNING
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
GWARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, child
restraint system, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
GWARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
Seats93Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ

! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not to be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
i The head restraints are equipped with the
NECK-PRO system ( Y page 47). For this
reason, it is not possible to remove the
head restraints from the seats.
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Adjusting the seats manually
Seat fore-and-aft adjustmentXLift handle : and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.XRelease lever : again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Backrest angle
XRelieve the pressure on the backrest.XPull handle ; and adjust the backrest to
the desired angle.XRelease handle ; again.
The backrest must audibly engage.
Seat height
XPull handle = upwards or push it down
repeatedly until the seat has reached the
desired height.
Adjusting the seats electrically
:Backrest angle;Seat fore-and-aft adjustment=Seat cushion angle?Seat height
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function ( Y page 100).
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