2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER spare tire

ETS
.................................................. 56
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety guidelines .............56
Warning lamp ................................. 228
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 56
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 257
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 94
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..........95
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .........95
Folding in/ou t(electrically) .............94
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....95
Parking position ............................... 95
Resetting ......................................... 95
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ................................................. 96F
Fatigue Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
Faul tmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 260
First-aid kit ......................................... 260
Flat tyre Changing a wheel/fitting the
spare wheel ................................... 266
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 272
Preparing the vehicle .....................263
Raising the vehicle .........................268
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 263
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................ .246
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 105
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Frequencies
Garage door opene r....................... 246
Mobile phone ................................. 301
Two-way radio ................................ 301 Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 210
Fron twindscreen
see Windscreen
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 305
Consumption statistic s.................. 183
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 183
Displaying the range ......................183
Fuel gauge ....................................... 28
Grade (petrol) ................................ 304
Important safety notes ..................303
Notes about consumption .............306
Notes for AMG vehicles .................304
Problem (malfunction) ...................145
Quality (diesel )............................... 305
Refuelling ...................................... .142
Tank content/reserve fuel .............304
Fuel filler flap Opening/closing .......143
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 183
Gauge .............................................. 28
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 304
Problem (malfunction) ...................145
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 261
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 282
Before changing ............................. 282
Fuse box in the boot ......................282
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 282
Important safety notes ..................281 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................245
Frequencies ................................... 246
Notes ............................................. 24310
Index

The MAGIC SKY CONTROL control unit has a
yellow high-voltage warning sticker. The high-
voltage cables are orange. G
DANGER
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL electrical system
works under high voltage.
If the covering behind the overhead control
panel is damaged or removed, electric com-
ponents of the MAGIC SKY CONTROL system
will be exposed. These components could be
live. If you touch these components, you could
receive an electric shock, which could cause
a severe or fatal injury.
For this reason, never remove the covering
behind the overhead control panel. Never
touch electrical system components (control
unit, cables or cable connections).
Always have any work on the MAGIC SKY
CONTROL carried out at aqualified specialist
workshop.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL operation X
Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the sta-
tus it was set to before the engine was
switched off.
X To change the degree of transparency:
press button :.
i At sub-zero temperatures, the change is
slowe rand uneven. The entire process may
take some time. Roof
85Opening and closing Z

X
Pull tab ;upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher :.
i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after
each use and checked every one or two
years. It may otherwise fail in an emer-
gency.
Observe the legal requirement sinall coun-
tries concerned. Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow-
age well under the boot floor.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres or a
TIREFIT kit are not equipped with the tools
needed to change a wheel when they leave
the factory, e.g. a jack or wheel wrench.
Country-specific deviations are possible.
Some tools for changing awheel are spe-
cific to the vehicle. Tools approved for your
vehicle are available at a qualified specialist
workshop.
X Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit: lift up the
boot floor. :
Tyre sealant filler bottle
; Fuse allocation chart
= Tyre inflation compressor
? Towing eye
X Vehicles with acollapsible emergency
spare wheel: lift up the boot floor.
X Remove the collapsible emergency spare
wheel (Y page 262).
X AMG vehicles: loosenthe central screw of
the bracket anti-clockwise and remove it
together with the bracket. :
Folding wheel chock
; Fuse allocation chart
= Jack
? Sheet for faulty wheel
A Centring pin
B Wheel wrench
C Towing eye
D Valve extractor
E Tyre inflation compressor Where will I find...?
261Breakdown assistance

X
Place the bag with the collapsible emer-
gency spare wheel in the boot.
X Hook in the retaining strap carabiners and
lash the collapsible emergenc yspare wheel
to the bracket. Flat tyre
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a TIREFIT kit
R an emergency spare wheel
R MOExtended tyres (tyres with run-flat char-
acteristics) (Y page 272)
i Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tyres.
i Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not
equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit
if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat
characteristics, e.g. winter tyres. A TIREFIT
kit can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Stop the vehicle as far away as possible
from traffic on solid, non-slippery and level
ground.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Apply the electric parkin gbrake manually
(Y page 147).
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
move the selector leve rtoP.
X Switch off the engine. X
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 127).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area whilst a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door.
X Place the warning triangle (Y page 260) a
suitable distance away.O bserve legal
requirements. TIREFIT kit
Using the TIREFIT kit TIREFIT is a tyre sealant.
You can use TIREFIT to seal punctures of up
to 4 mm, particularly those in the tyre tread.
You can use TIREFIT at outside temperatures
down to
Ò20 †. G
WARNING
In the following situations, the tyre sealant is
unable to provide sufficient breakdown assis-
tance, as it is unable to seal the tyre properly:
R there are cuts or punctures in the tyre
larger than those mentioned above.
R the wheel rim is damaged.
R you have driven at very low tyre pressures
or on a flat tyre. Flat tyre
263Breakdown assistance
Z

wheels and tyres for damage. Hidde
ntyre
damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no
signs of damage, have the tyres and wheels
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
R Whe nparking your vehicle ,make sure that
the tyres do no tget deformed by the kerb
or other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive
over kerbs, speed humps or similar eleva-
tions, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse
angle. Otherwise, the tyres, particularly the
sidewalls, can get damaged. Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tyres G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control
of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tyres regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tyres immediately.
R Regularly chec kthe wheels and tyres of
your vehicle for damage (e.g. cuts, punctu-
res, tears, bulges on tyres and deformation,
cracks or severe corrosion on wheels), at
least every 14days, as well as after driving
off-road or on rough roads. Damaged
wheels can cause a loss of tyre pressure.
R Regularly check the tyre tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the whole
width of the tyre (Y page 287). If neces-
sary, turn the front wheels to full lock in
order to inspect the inner side of the tyre
surface.
R All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
fit anything onto the valve (such as tyre
pressure monitoring systems) other than
the standard valve cap or other valve caps
approved by Mercedes-Ben zfor your vehi-
cle.
R Regularly check the pressure of all the tyres
including the emergency spare wheel or the
spare wheel, particularly prior to long trips, and correc
tthe pressure as necessary
(Y page 289). Tyre tread
G
WARNING
Insufficient tyre tread will reduce tyre trac-
tion. The tyre is no longer able to dissipate
water. This means that on wet road surfaces,
the risk of aquaplaning increases, in particular
where speed is not adapted to suit the driving
conditions. There is a risk of accident.
If the tyre pressure is too high or too low, tyres
may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tyre tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tyres.
Minimum tyre tread depth for:
R summer tyres: 3 mm
R M+S tyres: 4 mm
For safety reasons, replace the tyres before
the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
tyre tread depth is reached.. Notes on selecting, fitting and replac-
ing tyres
R Only fit tyres and wheels of the same type
and make.
R Only fit tyres of the correct size onto the
wheels.
R After fittingn ew tyres, run them in at mod-
erate speeds for the first 100 km, as they
only reach their full performance after this
distance.
R Do not drive with tyres which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (aquaplaning).
R Replace the tyres after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear. This also applies to
the emergency spare wheel/spare wheel. Operation
287Wheels and tyres Z

Collapsible emergency spare wheel
19Tyres Steel wheel V1 V2 V3 V4
145/70-17 92P
Tyre pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) 4.5 B x 17 H2 ET 12 # # #
—
175/55 - 18 95P
Tyre pressure: 350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi) 6.0 B x 18 H2 ET 25 — — — #
Depending on the country, the engine and the wheels fitted, your vehicle may be equipped
with TIREFIT or a collapsible emergency spare wheel.
i The specified tyre pressure is printed in yellow on th eemergency spare wheel.
19 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. 298
Wheel and tyre combinationsWheels and tyres