2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK250 comand center

Wiper blades
.................................. 268
Wooden trim .................................. 270
Car wash (care) ................................. 265
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 188
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 31
Uppe rsection .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........68
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................111
Important safety notes ..................109
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Overview of bul btypes .................. 110
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 111
Reversing lamps ............................ 112
Standing lamps (front) ...................112
Turn signals (front) ......................... 112
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 247
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 268
Climate control
Air-conditioning system .................117
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 119
Controlling automatically ...............122
Cooling with aird ehumidification..121
Defrosting the windshield ..............124
Important safety notes ..................116
Indicator lamp ................................ 122
Maximum cooling .......................... 124
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 120
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 118
Overview of systems ......................116
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 122Problem with the rear window
defroster
........................................ 125
Setting the aird istribution.............123
Setting the airflow .........................123
Setting the airv ents...................... 126
Setting the temperature ................122
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 125
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching residual hea ton/off ......125
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 124
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 123
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 280
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch ..........................107
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 185
Convenience closing feature ..............81
Convenience opening feature see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 262
Display message ............................ 216
Filling capacity ............................... 328
Notes ............................................. 327
Temperature (on-board computer) .195
Temperature gauge ........................ 181
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ...213
Cornering light function Function/notes ............................. 108
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 109
Cruise control Cruise control leve r....................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 2226
Index

Stowage compartments
Armrest (front). .............................. 243
Armrest (under) ............................. 243
Center console .............................. 243
Cuph olders ................................... 245
Door ............................................... 244
Eyeglasses compartment ...............243
Glove box ...................................... .242
Important safety information .........242
Parce lnet ...................................... 244
Rea rwall........................................ 244
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 296
Sun visor ............................................ 246
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 125
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............65 T
Tachometer ........................................ 181
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 214
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 322
Tires/wheels ................................. 316
Vehicle data ................................... 329
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 252
Display message ............................ 207
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 249
Important safety notes ..................248
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 254
MB info call button ........................251
Remote vehicle locking ..................254Roadside Assistance button
..........251
Search &Send ............................... 253
Self-test ......................................... 249
System .......................................... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............253
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 189
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............189
Number from the phone book ....... .190
Redialing ........................................ 190
Rejecting/ending acall................. 190
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 181
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 195
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 195
Outside temperature ..................... .181
Setting (climate control) ................122
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilize r...................................... 64
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................196
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....301
Checking manually ........................301
Display message ............................ 222
Maximum ....................................... 300
Notes ............................................. 299
Recommended ............................... 297
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 301
Restarting ...................................... 303
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................314
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................313
Bar (definition) ............................... 312
Characteristics .............................. 312
Checking ........................................ 295
Definition of terms .........................312
Direction of rotatio n...................... 316
Display message ............................ 22216
Index

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
0002
Audio system/COMAND;
see the separate operating
instructions
0003
000E
Seat heating 95
0023
0002
AIRSCARF 96
0022
0006
PARKTRONIC 170
0020
000E
ECO start/stop
function (AMG vehicles) 135 Function Page
0021
0016
Hazard warning
lamps 108
0014
0005
PASSENGER AI RBAG
OFF indicator lamp 42
0015
0012
ESP® 58
0016
000B
Dynamic handling
package with sports mode 16830
Cente
rconsoleAt a glance

Center console, lower section
Function Page
0017
Stowage compartment 242
Ashtray 247
Cigarette lighter 247
Power socket 247
0018
Selector lever 140
0019
Stowage compartment 243
Cup holders 245
001A
Stowage compartment
242 Function Page
001B
Roof switch cover 83
001C
Audio/COMAND
controller; see the separate
operating instructions
001E
0004
Selects the drive
program 142
0001
Selects the drive
program (AMG vehicles) 142Center console
31At a glance

Eyeglasses compartment
X
To open: press marking 0002.
Stowage compartment in the center
console X
To open: briefly press the lower sectio nof
cover 0002.
X To remove the insert: pull the left-hand
side of the insert up and out.
X To install the insert: press the insert into
the housing.
i Depending on the vehicle equipment,
there may be an ashtray in the center
console instead of a storage compartment. Stowage compartment in front of the
armrest X
To open: slide cover 0002back.
Stowage compartment under the armrest
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
12 V socket, a USB socket, and an AUX IN
connection or Media Interface are installed
in the stowage compartment. AMedia
Interface is a universal interface for mobile
audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3
player (see the separate COMAND
operating instructions).
i The stowage compartment can be locked
and unlocked centrally using the SmartKey
(Y page 68). X
To open: press button 0002and raise
armrest 0003. Stowage areas
243Stowage and features Z

The mbrace system is available if:
R
it has been activated and is operational.
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Center.
R a service subscription is available.
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged.
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if there is sufficient
GPS reception and the vehicle position can
be forwarded to the Customer Center.
The mbrace system The mbrace system provides different
services, e.g.:
R
automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
X Press the 000Aor000B button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of the audio
system/COMAND.
You can find further information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com 16
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System self-test After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis. G
WARNING
Am alfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button does
no tlight up during the system self-
diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the 0005Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
the system self-diagnosis.
R The indicator lamp in the 0007information
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button,
0005 Roadside Assistance button or 0007
information button continues to be lit red
after the system self-diagnosis.
R The Tele Aid Inoperative or
Tele Aid
Not Activated message appears in the
multifunction display after the system self-
test.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In
the even tofanemergency, assistance must
be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center under
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Emergency call Important safety notes
!
Alicense agreement must exis tinorder
to activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
yours ystem is activated and ready fo ruse,
and press the 0007MB Info call button to
register. If any of the steps mentioned is
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249Stowage and features Z

Response Cente
rwill automatically contact
local emergency officials with the vehicle's
approximate location if they receive an
automatic SOS signal and cannot make voice
contact with the vehicle occupants.
Roadside Assistance button X
Press and hold Roadside Assistance
button 0002for more than two seconds.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in Roadside Assistance button 0002
flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call message appears in the
multifunction display. The audio output is
muted.
If a connection can be established, the CallConnected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a cellular phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
i The display of the audio system or
COMAND shows that an mbrace call is
active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available. Av
oice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
X Describe the type of assistance needed.
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or organizes for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged
for services such as repair work and/or
towing. Further details are available in your
mbrace manual.
i The mbrace system failed to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call if:
R the indicator lamp in Roadside
Assistance button 0002is flashing
continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
The Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end acall: press the 0004button on the
multifunctio nsteering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio syste moron
COMAND.
MB Info call button Features
251Stowage and featu res Z

X
Press and hold MB Info call button 0002for
more than two seconds.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Info call button 0002flashes while
the connection is being established. The
Connecting Call message appears in the
multifunction display. The audio output is
muted.
If a connection can be established, the CallConnected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a cellular phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
i The display of the audio system or
COMAND shows that an mbrace call is
active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available.
Av oice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants. You can
obtain information on how to operate your
vehicle's systems, on the location of the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,
and on further products and services offered
by Mercedes-Benz USA.
Further details on the mbrace system can be
found under http://www.mbusa.com 17
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Log in under "Owners Online".
i The mbrace system failed to initiate an
MB Info call if:
R the indicator lamp in MB Info call
button 0002is flashing continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established. This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
The Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end acall: press the 0004button on the
multifunctio nsteering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio syste moron
COMAND.
Call priority When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an
emergency call will take priority and override
all other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended. An emergency
call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center. All other
calls can be ended by pressing the 0004
butto nont he multifunction steering wheel or
the corresponding button for ending a
telephone call on the audio system or on
COMAND.
i If an mbrace call is initiated, audio output
is muted. The mobile phone is no longer
connected to COMAND. However, if you
want to use your mobile phone, we
recommend that you do this only when the
vehicle is stationary and in a safe location.
Downloading destinations i
Information on the components and
operating principles of COMAND can be
found in the separate COMAND operating
instructions.
i You can only use the Destination
Download function if the vehicle is
equipped with a navigation system.
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