2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER service interval

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 200
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety notes ....................56
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active service system PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 62
Additional speedometer ................... 192
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 327
Air bags Display message ............................ 211
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Head bag ......................................... 41
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 88
Air pressure see Tire pressure
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) .....................96
Setting the vents ........................... 127
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................126
Setting ........................................... 126
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........127
Setting the center air vents ...........126
Setting the side air vents ...............127
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............96
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 195
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 247
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm ....................65
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................191
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 176
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 188
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 106
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............143
Changing gear ............................... 141
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 141
Emergency running mode ..............146
Kickdown ....................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................144
Problem (malfunction) ...................146
Program selector button ................1424Index

Driving system ............................... 156
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes ..................156
Setting a speed .............................. 157
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 157
Cup holder ......................................... 245
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Switching on/off (switch) ..............105
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Interior lighting .............................. 193
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 186
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 269
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....199
Driving systems ............................. 219
Engine ............................................ 216
General notes ................................ 199
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........199
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 226
Lights ............................................. 213
Safety systems .............................. 200
Service interval display ..................264
SmartKey ....................................... 226
Tires ............................................... 222
Vehicle ........................................... 224
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Distance recorder ............................. 185
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 166
Display message ............................ 220
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 165
Driving tips .................................... 166
Function/notes ............................. 158
Important safety notes ..................158
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Control panel ................................... 33
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking .......................76
Important safety notes ....................74
Opening (from inside) ......................75
Drinking and driving ......................... 152
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 143
Display ........................................... 140
Manual ........................................... 144
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........196
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................265
Symmetrical low beam ..................104
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 155
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......56
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............57
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 57Index7

Key positionsKEYLESS-GO .................................. 131
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................145
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 196
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 214
Light function, active Display message ............................ 215
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 193
Automatic headlamp mode ............106
Cornering light function .................108
Display message ............................ 213
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Fog lamps ...................................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ...................108
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamps ...................107
Light switch ................................... 104
Low-beam headlamps ....................105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 106
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Standing lamps .............................. 104
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................105
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........193
Turn signals ................................... 107
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 216
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Emergency locking ........................... 76
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 194
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 213
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 296
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 88
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ...................139
Gear lever ...................................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 133
Shift recommendation ...................139
Starting the engine ........................133
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 267
mbrace Call priority .................................... 252
Display message ............................ 207
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RefuelingFuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................146
Refueling process ..........................147
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 146
Remote control Garage door opener .......................254
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 255
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 219
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 140
Engaging (manual transmission) ....139
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 244
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roof Display message ............................ 225
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 84
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) ....84
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Relocking ......................................... 85
Roof carrier ........................................ 245
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 271
Roof switch .......................................... 83
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 186S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................53
Child restraint systems ....................53
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................51
Belt force limiters ............................ 52
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Correct usage .................................. 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 52
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines .............48
Releasing ......................................... 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................194
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting (manually) ........................94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................270
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Seat heating problem ......................96
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............96
Switching seat heating on/off .........95
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 269
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........264
Hiding service messages ...............26414Index

Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:(1)the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair.(2)the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Breakdown assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
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Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and that of others, we recommend that you
stop the vehicle at a safe place and in
accordance with the traffic conditions before
making or accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate the audio system or COMAND
(Cockpit Management and Data System) in
compliance with all legal requirements and
when the road, weather and traffic conditions
permit. You may otherwise not be able to
observe the traffic conditions, endangering
yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h).
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.XRemove unnecessary loads.XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic
and in mountainous terrain.
Drinking and drivingGWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Pedals
GWARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure that the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents and
injury.
Rolling with the engine switched off
GWARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the brake when the engine is not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is
in motion.
152Driving tipsDriving and parking

Exhaust checkGWARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately. If you must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, all work on the engine should only be
carried out by qualified and authorized
Mercedes-Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
Brakes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
GWARNING
Make sure that you do not endanger other
road users when you apply the brakes.
Downhill gradients
! On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive
wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine
braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on a slippery road
surface. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Heavy and light loads
GWARNING
Depressing the brake pedal constantly results
in excessive and premature wear to the brake
pads.
It may also cause the brakes to overheat,
seriously impairing their effectiveness. It may
then not be possible to stop the vehicle in
sufficient time to avoid an accident.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but
drive on for a short while. This allows the
airflow to cool the brakes more quickly.
Wet roads
GWARNING
After driving in heavy rain for some time
without applying the brakes or through water
deep enough to wet brake components, the
first braking action may be somewhat
reduced. You have to depress the brake pedal
more firmly. Maintain a safe distance from
vehicles in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the
vehicle washed, brake firmly while paying
attention to the traffic conditions. This will
warm up the brake discs, thereby drying them
more quickly and protecting them against
corrosion.
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The DISTRONIC PLUS braking effect is
canceled and the vehicle can start moving if:
R DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated using the
cruise control lever.
R you accelerate.
R there is a malfunction in the system or an
interruption in the power supply, e.g.
battery failure.
R the electrical system in the engine
compartment, the battery or the fuses are
tampered with.
R the battery is disconnected.
If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it,
deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the
vehicle against rolling away.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle
in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until
it is stationary.
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
i After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake.
i Depending on the specified minimum
distance, your vehicle will come to a
standstill at a sufficient distance behind the
vehicle in front. The specified minimum
distance is set using the control on the
cruise control lever.
The electric parking brake automatically
secures the vehicle if DISTRONIC PLUS is
activated and:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the hood is opened.
R a system malfunction occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient.
If there is a malfunction in the vehicle
electronics, a warning message may also
appear in the multifunction display.
Brake ImmediatelyXImmediately depress the brake pedal firmly
until the warning message in the
multifunction display goes out. DISTRONIC
PLUS is deactivated.
Shift to 'P'
XShift the transmission to position P to
prevent the vehicle from rolling away.
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. The
warning message in the multifunction
display disappears.
The horn will also sound at regular intervals if
DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and you:
R switch the engine off, open the driver's
door and remove your seat belt
R open the hood
The sounding of the horn alerts you to the fact
that the vehicle has been parked while
DISTRONIC PLUS is still activated. The sound
becomes louder if you attempt to lock the
vehicle. The vehicle is not locked until
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
i If the engine has been switched off, it
cannot be started again until DISTRONIC
PLUS has been deactivated.
Setting a speed
GWARNING
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has made the necessary
adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to
a value that the prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden
and unexpected acceleration or deceleration
of the vehicle could cause an accident and/
or serious injury to you and others.
XPress the cruise control lever up : for a
higher speed or down ; for a lower speed.XTo adjust the speed in 1 mph
increments (1 km/h increments): brieflyDriving systems163Driving and parkingZ