2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER fuel pressure

Opening/closing the garage door
..245
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 243
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .195
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 258
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........196
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........300
Glove compartment ..........................236 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................103
Headbag Display message ............................ 208
Operation ........................................ .43
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............102
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 309
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 105
Topping up the cleaning system ....252
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........91
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 90
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners ....................254
Hill start assist .................................. 130
HOLD function Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 165 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 61
Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 231
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 233Engine diagnostics
.........................231
Fuel tank ........................................ 231
SPORT handling mode ...................229
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 208
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insectp rotection on the radiator ....250
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Settings ......................................... 190
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ..............178
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Intelligen tLight System
Activating/deactivatin g................. 191
Display message ............................ 210
Overview ........................................ 104
Setting the dipped-bea mhead-
lamps for driving on the right/left .192
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Automatic control system ..............105
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Emergency lighting ........................106
Manual control ............................... 106
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 105
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....192
Interior motion sensor ........................62 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 261
Using ............................................. 268
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................277 K
Key Changing the battery .......................69
Checking the battery .......................69 Index
11

Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tyres .................................... 288
Sun visor ............................................ 240
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .192
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............61 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 209
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 300
Tyres/wheels ................................. 295
Vehicle data ................................... 310
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 188
Display message ............................ 221
Menu (on-board computer) ............187
Number from the phone book ....... .188
Redialling ....................................... 188
Rejecting/ending acall................. 188
Telephone compartment ................237
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 178
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 195
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 195
Outside temperature ..................... .179
Setting (climate control) ................118
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 151
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........61
Immobiliser ...................................... 61
Time
see Separate Owner' smanual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................196
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 263
Total distance recorder ....................183
Tow-away protection ..........................62Towing
Important safety notes ..................278
With the rear axle raised ................280
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................279
Removing the towing eye. ..............280
With both axles on the ground .......280
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............281
Fitting the towing eye. ...................279
Important safety notes ..................278
Removing the towing eye. ..............280
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................281
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .258
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .183
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 183
Resetting (on-board computer) ......184
Trip odometer
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................108
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 301
Installatio n..................................... 301
Transmission output (maximum) .... 301
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....292
Display message ............................ 217
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................265
Pressure loss warning ....................291
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................265
Recommended ............................... 289
Tyre pressure monitor
Function/notes ............................. 292
Restarting ...................................... 293
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 287
Direction of rotatio n...................... 295 Index
17

Protection of the environment
Notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of up to
3.5 t, in accordance with national regulations.
For several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allows for recycling and re-use.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number. Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of publica-
tion of the Owner's Manual. Country-specific
deviations are possible. Please note that your
vehicle may not be equipped with all features
described. This is also the case for systems
and functions relevant to safety. The equip-
ment in your vehicle may therefore differ from
that shown in the descriptions and illustra-
tions.
All the systems found in your vehicle are listed
in the original purchase agreement of your
vehicle. 20
Introduction

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Dipped-bea mhead-
lamps 101
;
K
Main-beam headlamp 103
=
÷
ESP® 228
?
!
Electric parkin gbrake
(red) 226
A
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 226
B
·
Distance warning 233
C
#!
Turn signals 103
D
h
Tyre pressure monitor 233
E
6
SRS 230
F
ü
Seat belt 224 Function Page
G
%
Diesel engine: pre-
glow 129
M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 229
H
?
Coolant 231
I
R
Rearf oglamp 102
J
N
Front foglamps 101
K
;
Engine diagnostics 231
L
8
Reserve fuel 231
M
å
ESP®
OFF 228
N
!
ABS 226
O
J
Brakes 22630
Instrument clusterAt a glance

R
the positio nofthe accelerator pedal
R the road speed Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
R
little throttle: early upshifts
R more throttle: late upshifts
Double-clutch function When shifting down, the double-clutch func-
tion is active regardless of the currently selec-
ted drive program. The double-clutch function
reduces load change reactions and is condu-
cive to a sporty driving style. The sound gen-
erated by the double-clutchf
unction depends
on the drive program selected.
Kickdown Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X
Depress the accelerato rpedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up. Program selector button
General notes The program selector button allows you to
choose between differen tdriving character-
istics. Example
:program selector button
On AMG vehicles, drive program Eis called
drive program C. E
Economy
C Controlled
Efficiency Comfortable, economical
driving
S
Sport Sporty driving style
M
Manual Manual gearshifting
i
For further information on the automatic
drive program, see (Y page 139).
X Press progra mselecto rbutton :repeat-
edly until the lette rfor the desired gearshift
program appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
i The automatic transmission switches to
automatic drive program E(drive program
C in AMG vehicles) each time the engine is
started.
i AMG vehicles: when in drive program C
and with a small load demand, e.g. in urban
traffic or on a country road, the engine will
automatically only operate with four cylin-
ders. This reduces fuel consumption. Cyl-
inder shut-off is inactive in drive programs
S and M, so that the engine will operate
with all eight cylinders. 138
Automatic transmissionDriving and parking

Switch off the engine before refuelling.
G
WARNING
Avoid contact with fuels.
It is hazardous to your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuels or you
breathe in fuel vapours. G
WARNING
Do not use petrol to refuel a diesel tank. Never
mix diesel with petrol .Doing so could damage
the fuel system and the engine. The vehicle
could also catch fire.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Even small
amounts of the wrong fuel result in damage
to the fuel system and the engine.
! Do not switch on the ignition if you acci-
dentally refuel with the wrong fuel. Other-
wise, the fuel will enter the fuel lines. Notify
a qualified specialist workshop and have
the fuel tank and fuel lines drained com-
pletely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel
can. The fuel lines and/or the diesel injec-
tion system could otherwise be blocked by
particles from the fuel can.
Further information on fuel and on fuel grades
can be found in the "Fuel" section
(Y page 303). Refuelling
Fuel filler flap :
Fuel filler flap
; To insert the fuel filler cap
= Tyre pressure table
? Fuel type
The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you open or close the vehicle
with the key or using KEYLESS-GO.
The position of the fuel filler cap is displayed
8 in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle.
Opening X
Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: open the driver’s door.
This corresponds to key position 0: "key
removed".
The driver’s door can be closed again.
X Press the fuel filler flap in marked area :.
Fuel filler flap :swings up.
X Turn the fuel filler flap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of filler flap ;.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off. Refuelling
143Driving and parking Z

the correct distance is available fro
mthe
equipment manufacturer.
Move the high-pressure cleaner nozzle
around when cleaning your vehicle.
Do not aim directly at any of the following:
R tyres
R door gaps, roof gaps, joints etc.
R electrical components
R battery
R connectors
R lights
R seals
R trim elements
R ventilation slots
Damaged seals or electrical components
can lead to leaks or failures.
! Do not use high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment to clean the tank recess when it is
open. This can damage the seals or other
components.
Cleaning the wheels !
Do not use acidic wheel cleaning products
to remove brake dust. This could damage
wheel bolts and brake components.
! Do not park up the vehicle for an extended
period straight after cleaning it, particularly
after having cleaned the wheels with wheel
cleaner. Wheel cleaners could cause
increased corrosion of the brake discs and
brake pads/linings. For this reason, you
should drive for a few minutes after clean-
ing. Braking heats the brake discs and the
brake pads/linings, thus drying them. The
vehicle can then be parked up.
Cleaning the paintwork Scratches, corrosive deposits, areas affected
by corrosion and damage caused by inade-
quate care cannot always be completely
repaired. In such cases, visit a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. X
Remove impurities immediately, where
possible, whilst avoiding rubbing too hard.
X Soak insect remains with insect remover
and rinse off the treated areas afterwards.
X Soak bird droppings with water and rinse
off the treated areas afterwards.
X Remove coolant, brake fluid, tree resin,
oils, fuels and greases by rubbing gently
with a cloth soaked in petroleum ether or
lighter fluid.
X Use tar remover to remove tar stains.
X Use silicone remover to remove wax.
! Do not affix:
R stickers
R films
R magnetic plates or similar items
to painted surfaces. You could otherwise
damage the paintwork.
Care and treatment of matt paintwork If your vehicle has a clear matt finish, observe
the following instructions in order to avoid
damage to the paintwork due to incorrect
care.
These notes also apply to light-alloy wheels
with a clear matt finish.
!
Never polish the vehicle or the light alloy
wheels. Polishing makes the paintwork
shiny.
! The following may cause the paint to
become shiny and thus reduce the matt
effect:
R Vigorous rubbing with unsuitable mate-
rials.
R Frequent use of car washes.
R Washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.
! Never use paint cleaner, buffing or pol-
ishing products, or gloss preserver, e.g.
wax. These products are only suitable for
high-gloss surfaces. Their use on vehicles
with matt finish leads to considerable sur-
face damage (shiny, spotted areas). Care
255Maintenance and care Z

X
Stop after driving for approximately ten
minutes and check the tyre pressure with
the tyre inflation compressor.
The tyre pressure mus tnow be at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi). G
WARNING
If the required tyre pressure is not reached
after driving for a short period, the tyre is too
badly damaged. The tyre sealant cannot
repair the tyre in this instance. Damaged tyres
and a tyre pressure that is too low can signif-
icantly impair the vehicle's braking and driv-
ing characteristics. There is a risk of accident.
Do not continue driving. Contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
i In your vehicle, you will find a sticker with
the Mercedes-Benz Service24h telephone
number, e.g. on the B-pillar on the driver's
side.
X Correct the tyre pressure if it is still at least
130 kPa (1.3 bar, 19 psi) (for the values,
see the fuel filler flap).
X To increase the tyre pressure: switch on
the tyre inflation compressor. X
To reduce the tyre pressure: press pres-
sure release button :next to pressure
gauge ;. X
To remove the tyre sealant bottle from the
tyre inflation compressor ,press together
the locking tabs on the yellow cap.
X Pull the tyre sealant bottle out of the tyre
inflation compressor.
The filler hose stays on the tyre sealant
bottle.
X Stow the tyre sealant bottle, the tyre infla-
tion compresso rand the warning triangle.
X Drive to the neares tspecialist qualified
workshop and have the tyre changed there.
X Have the tyre sealant bottle and the filler
hose replaced as soon as possible at a
qualified specialist workshop. H
Environmental note
Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at aqualified specialist
workshop.
X Have the tyre sealan tbottle replaced every
four years at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Changing
awheel and fitting the spare
wheel
Preparing the vehicle When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
G
WARNING
The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type
of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel 266
Flat tyreBreakdown assistance