2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER service interval

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Socket A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 200
Function/notes ................................ 54
Important safety notes ....................54
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 121
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................117
Active light function .........................104
Active Service Syste mPLUS
see ASSYS TPLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .................................59
Adaptive brake lamps .........................56
Additional speedometer ...................191
Additives (engine oil) ........................308
Adjusting the headlamp range .........102
Airbag Headbag .......................................... 43
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 41
Important safety guidelines .............40
Sidebag ............................................ 42
Triggering ......................................... 39
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 84
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Setting the vents ........................... 123
Switching on/off .............................. 91
Airv ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 122
Setting ........................................... 122
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........123
Setting the centre air vents ...........123 Setting the side air vents
...............123
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............91
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .192
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....195
Anti-glare film .................................... 246
Anti-loc kBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 150
Ashtray ............................................... 240
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .189
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play
Displaying service messages .........253
Hiding service messages ...............253
Notes ............................................. 253
Service messages ..........................252
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................61
Function .......................................... .61
Interior motion sensor .....................62
Switching off the alarm ....................61
Tow-away protection ........................ 62
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................190
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 173
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....186
Authorised workshop see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 211
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 132
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................1314
Index

Switching on/of
f........................... 117
Switching residual hea ton/off ......122
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 120
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 119
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control .....................116
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND Online
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................103
Constant headlamp mode see Daytime driving lamps
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 183
Convenience closing feature ..............77
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 121
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 251
Display message ............................ 211
Notes ............................................. 308
Temperature (on-board computer) .195
Temperature gauge ........................ 178
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Function/notes ............................. 104
Cornering light function (display
message) ............................................ 208
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 106
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 151
Deactivating ................................... 153
Display message ............................ 217
Driving system ............................... 151
Important safety notes ..................151LIM indicator lamp
.........................151
Selecting ........................................ 152
Setting aspeed .............................. 153
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 152
Cup holder ......................................... 239 D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 210
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 191
Switching on/off (switch) ..............101
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board com-
puter )............................................. 192
Interior lighting .............................. 193
Diagnostics connection ......................22
Diesel ................................................. .305
Diesel particle filter ..........................148
Digital speedometer .........................184
Dipped-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 208
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 100
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 192
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Display (cleaning instructions) ........257
Display message General information .......................199
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........199
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 222
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play................................................ 252
Calling up (on-board computer) .....199
Driving systems ............................. 213
Engine ............................................ 211
Key ................................................ 222 Index
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Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 108
Display message ............................ 209
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Manual transmission
Engaging revers egear ................... 136
Gea rlever ...................................... 135
Pulling away ................................... 129
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 136
Shift recommendatio n................... 136
Starting the engine ........................129
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) ..255
Memory card (audio) .........................186
Memory function ................................. 96
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .199
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 301
Installatio n..................................... 301
Menu (on-board computer) ............187
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 242
Transmission output (maximum) .... 301
see Telephone
Modifying the programming (key) .....67
MOExtended run-flat system ...........272
Motorway mode ................................ 104
MP3 Operating ...................................... .186
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 180
Permanent displa y......................... 191
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .179
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............184
On-board computer .......................184
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .43
Resetting after being triggered ........44
Notes on running in anew vehicle ..126 O
Occupant safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 47
Important safety notes ....................38
Odometer ........................................... 183
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 195
Assistance menu ........................... 189
Audi omenu ................................... 186
Convenience submenu ..................194
Displaying a service message ........253
Display messages ..........................199
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 162
Factory setting submenu ...............195
Important safety notes ..................178
Instrument cluster submenu ..........190
Ligh tsubmenu ............................... 191
Menu overview .............................. 182
Message memory .......................... 199
Navigation menu ............................ 184
Operating vide oDVD ..................... 187
Operation ....................................... 179
RACETIMER ................................... 196
Service menu ................................. 190
Settings menu ............................... 190
Standard displa y............................ 183
Telephone menu ............................ 187
Trip menu ...................................... 183
Vehicle submenu ........................... 193 Index
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Refuelling
Fuelgauge ....................................... 28
Important safety notes ..................142
Refuelling proces s......................... 143
see Fuel
Releasing the parking loc kman-
ually (automatic transmission) ........142
Remote control Garage door opene r....................... 243
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 243
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 212
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Residual heat (climate control) ........122
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 179
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 137
Engaging (manual transmission) ....136
Reversible floor (boot) ......................238
Reversing lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 109
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 210
Roof
Display message ............................ 221
Important safety notes ....................78
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 80
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 79
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Relocking ......................................... 80
Roof carrier ........................................ 238
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 258
Roof switch .......................................... 79
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............184 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 47
Child restraint systems ....................47
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 46
Belt force limiter .............................. 46
Belt tensione r.................................. 46
Cleaning ......................................... 258
Fastening ......................................... 45
Important safety guidelines .............44
Releasing ......................................... 46
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................194
Warning lamp ................................. 224
Warning lamp (function) ................... 46
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................90
Adjusting (manually )........................ 89
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t.................................................. 90
Adjusting the head restraint ............90
Cleaning the cover .........................258
Correct driver's seat position ........... 88
Important safety notes ....................89
Seat heating problem ......................91
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 96
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............91
Switching sea theating on/off .........90
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......257
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) .190
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 308
Coolant (engine) ............................ 308
Engine oil ....................................... 307
Fuel ................................................ 303
Important safety notes ..................303
Washer fluid .................................. .309 Index
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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

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment
available to your vehicle at the time of pub-
lication of the Owner's Manual. Country-
specific deviations are possible. Please
note that your vehicle may not be equipped
with all features described. This also
applies to safety-relevan tsystems and
functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 22).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. Otherwise, th ewindows
could mist up. This may obstruct your view of
the traffic situation and, as a result, you may
cause an accident.
The air-conditioning system/
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control
controls the temperature and the humidity of
the vehicle interior and filters undesirable
substances fro mthe air.
The air-conditioning system/
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control is
only operational when the engine is run-
ning. 8
The function only works optimally when
the side windows and the roof are closed.
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather. This will speed up the
cooling process and the desired vehicle
interior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust and completely filters out
pollen. Aclogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior .For this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Service Booklet
.As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Service Booklet.
8 The residual heat function can only be activated/deactivated when the ignition is switched off. 114
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

DISTRONIC PLUS must also never be oper-
ated, activated or deactivated by a passenger
or fro
moutside the vehicle.
DISTRONIC PLUS does not replace the elec-
tric parking brake and must not be used for
parking.
The DISTRONIC PLUS braking effect is can-
celled 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 .bat-
tery failure.
R the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are tam-
pered with.
R the battery is disconnected.
If you wish to leave th evehicle or park it,
deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the
vehicle against rolling away.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle
in fron tis 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 dis-
tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill
at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle
in front.T he specified minimum distance is
set using the control on the cruise control
lever. The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if DISTRONIC PLUS is activated
and:
R
the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
R the bonnet is opened.
R a system fault occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient.
If the vehicle electronics are malfunctioning,
the multifunction display may also show a
warning message.
Brake immediately X
Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly
until the warning message in the multifunc-
tion display goes out. DISTRONIC PLUS is
deactivated.
Select Park (P) X
Shift the transmission to position Pto pre-
vent the vehicle from rolling away.
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated. The warn-
ing 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 take off your seat belt
R open the bonnet
The sounding of the horn alerts you to the fact
that the vehicle has been parked while DIS-
TRONIC PLUS is still activated. The sound
becomes louder if you attempt to lock the
vehicle. The vehicle is not locked until DIS-
TRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
i If the engine has been switched off, it
cannot be started again until DISTRONIC
PLUS has been deactivated. 160
Driving systemsDriving and parking

G
WARNING
The vehicle's brakes are applied when the
HOLD function is activated. For this reason,
deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is
to be set in motion by other means (e.g. in a
car wash or by towing).
Deactivating the HOLD function The HOLD function is deactivated automati-
cally if:
R you accelerate. On vehicles with automatic
transmission: only when the transmission
is in position Dor R.
R you shift the transmission to position Pon
vehicles with automatic transmission.
R you apply the brakes again with a certain
amount of pressure until ëdisappears
from the multifunction display.
R you secure the vehicle using the electric
parking brake.
R you activate DISTRONIC PLUS.
i After a time, the electric parking brake
secures the vehicle and relieves the service
brake. G
WARNING
Never get out of the vehicle when the HOLD
function is activated.
The HOLD function must never be operated
or deactivated by a passenger or from outside
the vehicle.
The HOLD function does not replace the elec-
tric parking brake and must not be used for
parking.
The braking effect of the HOLD function is
cancelled and the vehicle could roll away if:
R the HOLD function is deactivated by
depressing the accelerator peda lorthe
brake pedal.
R there is a malfunction in the system or an
interruption in the power supply, e.g. bat-
tery failure. R
the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are tam-
pered with.
R the battery is disconnected.
If you leave the vehicle or park it, deactivate
the HOLD function and secure the vehicle
against rolling away.
The electric parking brake secures the vehicle
automatically if the HOLD function is activa-
ted and:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
R the bonnet is opened.
R a system fault occurs.
R the power supply is not sufficient.
If the vehicle electronics are malfunctioning,
the multifunction display may also show a
warning message.
Brake immediately X
Immediately depress the brake pedal firmly
until the warning message in the multifunc-
tion display goes out. This deactivates the
HOLD function.
In vehicles with automatic transmission:
Select Park (P) .
X Move the selector lever to Pto prevent the
vehicle from rolling away.
The HOLD function is deactivated. The
warning message in the multifunction dis-
play disappears.
Ah orn will also sound at regular intervals if
the HOLD function is activated and you:
R switch the engine off, open the driver's
door and take off your seat belt
R open the bonnet
The sounding of the horn alerts you to the fact
that the vehicle has been parked while the
HOLD function is still activated. If you attempt
to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder. 166
Driving systemsDriving and parking