2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 Unlock

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

Driving syste
m............................... 156
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes ..................156
Setting aspeed .............................. 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
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (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 interva ldisplay .................. 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
displa y........................................... 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 Cuph older
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 bea m.................. 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) .............................................. .57 Index
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Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................257
Notes ............................................. 254
Opening/closing the garage door ..257
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 255
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 270
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........322
Glove box ........................................... 242H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................108
Head bags Display message ............................ 209
Operation ........................................ .41
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 328
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....263
Cleaning system (function) ............107
Fogging up ..................................... 108
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........96
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 95
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 168
Hood
Closing .......................................... .261
Display message ............................ 224
Opening ......................................... 260Hydroplaning
..................................... 155 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 191
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............180
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 109
Automatic control ..........................109
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Emergency lighting ........................109
Manual control ............................... 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Reading lamp ................................. 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 277
Jump starting (engine) ......................285 K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............81
Display message ............................ 226
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 131
Starting the engine ........................133
Unlocking ......................................... 69 10
Index

Downloading destinations
(COMAND)
..................................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 249
Important safety notes ..................248
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 254
MB info call button ........................251
Remote vehicle locking ..................254
Roadside Assistance button ..........251
Search &Send ............................... 253
Self-test ......................................... 249
System .......................................... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............253
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 76
Unlocking the driver's door ..............76
Memory card (audio) .........................188
Memory function ............................... 100
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............189
see Phone
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 70
MOExtended run-flat system ...........281
MP3 Operation ....................................... 188
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 183
Permanent displa y......................... 192
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .181
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............186
On-board computer .......................186
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .47
Resetting after being triggered ........48
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 130 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 53
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 185
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 195
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audi omenu ................................... 188
Convenience submenu ..................194
Displaying a service message ........264
Display messages ..........................199
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu .............195
Important safety notes ..................180
Instrument cluster submenu ..........191
Lighting submenu .......................... 192
Menu overview .............................. 184
Message memory .......................... 199
Navigation menu ............................ 186
Operation ....................................... 181 12
Index

Notes
............................................. 264
Service messages ..........................264
Service menu (on-board computer) .191
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 327
Coolant (engine) ............................ 327
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Fuel ................................................ 325
Important safety notes ..................324
Washer fluid .................................. .328
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........195
On-board computer .......................191
Setting the air distribution ...............123
Setting the airflow ............................123
SETUP (on-board computer) .............196
Side impact air bag .............................40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 215
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............81
Important safety information ...........80
Opening/closing (all) .......................80
Opening/closing (front) ...................80
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Resetting ......................................... 82
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................71
Changing the programming .............70
Checking the battery .......................71
Convenience opening feature ..........81
Display message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking .......68
Important safety notes ....................68
Loss ................................................. 73
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Opening/closing the roof ................84
Positions (ignition lock) .................131
Problem (malfunction) .....................73
Starting the engine ........................133
Snow chains ...................................... 297
Sockets Center console .............................. 248
Points to observe before use .........247
Under the armrest .........................248
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 318Storage location
............................ 274
Stowing .......................................... 275
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................192
Digita l............................................ 186
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 181
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 191
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 232
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 208
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 112
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Starting (engine) ................................ 132
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) ..............225
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................97
Adjusting (manually). .......................97
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Important safety notes ....................96
Paddle shifters ............................... 142
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........142
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 196
Stowage areas ................................... 242 Index
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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

Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 225
General notes .................................. 85
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................112
Display message ............................ 213
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........246
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency unlocking .......................76
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individua lsettings .......................... 191
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 304
Locking (in an emergency) ...............76
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 281
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 133
Raising ........................................... 277
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 287
Tow-starting ................................... 287
Transporting .................................. 289
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 329
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 329
Vehicle dimensions ...........................329Vehicle emergency locking
................76
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............323
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 274
Video (DVD) ........................................ 189
VIN ...................................................... 323 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Distance warning ........................... 237
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 237
ESP ®
.............................................. 231
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Seat bel t........................................ 228
SPORT handling mode ...................232
SRS ................................................ 233
Tire pressure monitor ....................238
Warranty ............................................ 323
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 226
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........281
Wheel chock ...................................... 276
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 276
Checking ........................................ 295
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes ..................294
Interchanging/changing ................315
Mounting anew wheel ................... 279
Removing awheel .......................... 279
Storing ........................................... 316
Tightening torque ........................... 281
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 316
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 268
see Side windows 18
Index

Door control panel
Function Page
0002
Opens the door 75
0003
0010000F
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 75
0023
Adjusts the seat electrically 94
0022
0014000F000B
Stores settings fo
rthe seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel 100
0020
000F
Folds the exterior
mirrors in/out 99 Function Page
0021
000D
Selects the right
exterior mirror 98
0014
0009
Opens/closes the
right side window 80
0015
0009
Opens/closes the left
side window 80
0016
0006
Adjusts the exterior
mirrors 98
0017
000B
Selects the left
exterior mirror 98Doorc
ontrol panel
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