2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG lights

If yourv
ehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed (Y
page 110). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly. G
WARNING
Bulbs and lamps can become very hot. For
this reason, allow them to cool down before
changing them. Otherwise, you could burn
yourself when you touch them.
Keep bulbs out of the reach of children.
Otherwise, they could, for example, damage
the bulbs and injure themselves.
Never use a bulb which has been dropped.
Such a bulb may explode and injure you.
Halogen bulbs are pressurized and could
explode when you change them, especially if they are very hot. You should therefore wear
eye protection and gloves when you are
changing them. Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
You can change the following bulbs. The bulb
type can be found in the legend. Halogen headlamps
0002
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
0003 High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
0023 Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W Bi-Xenon headlamps
0002
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W 110
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

Tail lamp
0002
Backup lamp: W 16 W Changing the front bulbs
Removing and installing the cover in the
front wheel housing You must remove the cover from the front
wheel housing before you can change the
front bulbs. X
To remove: switch off the lights.
X Turn the front wheels inwards.
X Slide up cover 0002and lift it out.
X To install: insert cover 0002again and slide
it downwards until it engages. Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps) X
Remove the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page 111).
X Turn housing cover 0002counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Press clamp 0003upward.
X Pull out connector 0023with the bulb.
X Take the bulb out of connector 0023.
X Attach the new bulb to connector 0023and
insert it into the bracket of clamp 0003.
Make sure the bulb is positioned correctly.
X Press clamp 0003downward.
X Attach housing cover 0002and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
X Replace the cover in the front wheel arch
(Y page 111).
High-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)/cornering lamps( Bi-Xenon
headlamps) Replacing bulbs
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X
Switch off the lights.
X Ope nthe hood.
X Turn housing cover 0002counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Push the bulb upwards by the holder,
disconnectita nd pull it outofbulb
holder 0003.
X Inser tthe new bulb into bulb holder 0003,
push it down and secure it in place.
X Attach housing cover 0002and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Parking lamps/standing lamps
(halogen headlamps) Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
side marker lamp changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Turn signal lamp (halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn bulb holder 0002counterclockwise and
pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0002.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0002.
X Insert bulb holder 0002and turn it clockwise
until it engages. Changing the rear bulbs
Backup lamp X
Switch off the lights.
X Make sure the roof is closed.
X Open the trunk.
X Turn and pull out buffer stop 0003.
X Unclip catch 0002for side paneling 0023. X
Reach upwards into side paneling 0023,
loosen and pull downwards until
holder 0022of the backup lamp is easily
accessible.
X Pull out bulb holder 0022.
X Pull out the bulb.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0022.
X Insert bulb holder 0022until it engages.
X Install side paneling 0023precisely.
X Clip in catch 0002for side paneling 0023.
X Push in and tighten buffer stop 0003.112
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Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off G
WARNING
Wiper blades are components that are subject
to wea rand tear. Replace the wipe rblades
twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall.
Otherwise the windshield will not be wiped
properly. As a result, you may not be able to
observe surrounding traffic conditions and
could cause an accident.
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash. Combination switch
0005
0009 Windshield wipers off
0006 0001 Intermittent wipe, low 5
0007 0002 Intermittent wipe, high 6
000C 0013 Continuous wipe, slow 000D
000E Continuous wipe, fast
0021 0003 Single wipe/ 0004To wipe the
windshield using washer fluid
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the combination switch to the
corresponding position.
! Vehicles with a rain sensor: if the
windshield becomes dirty in dry weather
conditions, the windshield wipers may be
activated inadvertently. This could then
damage the windshield wiper blades or
scratch the windshield.
For this reason, you should always switch
off the windshield wipers in dry weather.
In the 0001or0002 position, the appropriate
wiping frequency is set automatically
according to the intensity of the rain. In
the 0002 position, the rain sensor is more
sensitive than in the 0001position, causing
the windshield wipers to wipe more
frequently. Replacing the wiper blades
Important safety notes G
WARNING
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
! To avoid damaging the wiper blades,
make sure that you touc honly the wiper
ar moft he wiper.
! Never open the hood if a windshield wiper
arm has been folded away from the
windshield.
Never fold a windshield wiper arm without
a wiper blade back onto the windshield.
5 Rain sensor set to low sensitivity.
6 Rain sensor set to high sensitivity. Windshield wipers
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Hold the windshield wiper arm firmly when
you change the wiper blade. If you release
the windshield wiper arm withou
tawiper
blade and it falls onto th ewindshield, the
windshield may be damaged by the force of
the impact.
Mercedes-Ben zrecommends that you have
the wiper blades changed at aqualified
specialist workshop.
! Always position the windshield wiper
arms vertically before folding them away
from the windshield. By doing so, you will
avoid damage to the hood.
Replacing the wiper blades Removing the wiper blades
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Se tthe windshield wipers to
position 0013.
X When the wiper arms have reached a
vertical position, turn the SmartKey to
position 0and remove it from the ignition
lock.
X Fold the wiper arms away from the
windshield. X
Press both release clips 0003.
X Fold wiper blade 0002in the direction of
arrow 0023away from wiper arm 0022.
X Remove wiper blade 0002in the direction of
arrow 0020. Installing the wiper blades
X
Position new wiper blade 0002with
recess 0021on lug 0020.
X Fold wiper blade 0002in the direction of
arrow 0023onto the wiper arm, until retaining
clips 0003engage in bracket 0022.
X Make sure that wiper blade 0002is seated
correctly.
X Fold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield. Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed Leaves or snow, for example, may be
obstructing the windshield wiper movement.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
X
Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. 114
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0023
To set the air distribution (Y page 123)
0022 To defrost the windshield (Y page 124)
0020 To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 121)
0021 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 125)
0014 To set the airflow (Y page 123)
0015 To switch the rear window defroster on/of f(Ypage 124) Notes on using the air-conditioning
system
Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use the air-
conditioning system optimally.
R Switch on climate control using the 0006
button. The indicator lamp in the 0006
button lights up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Recommendation for air distribution in
winter: set the0018and0007 settings.
Recommendation for air distribution in
summer: set the0019setting.
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up as in air-recirculation
mode no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle. 118
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compartment as well
.The indicator lamp in
the 0003 button goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off. Operating the climate control
systems
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Important information G
WARNING
When the climate control system is switched
off, the outside air supply and circulation are
also switched off. Only choose this setting for
a short time when the retractable hardtop
(vario-roof) is closed. Otherwise, the windows
could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
i Activate climate control primarily using
the 0005 button (Y page 122).
Activating/deactivating Air-conditioning system
X
To activate: turn airflow control 0014
(Y page 117) clockwise to the desired
position (except position 0).
X To deactivate: turn airflow control 0014
(Y page 117) counter-clockwise to position
0. Dual-zone automatic climate control
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To activate: press the0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Dbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Dbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
X To deactivate: press the000Dbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Dbutton lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
Important information The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
Depending on the equipment level, the
control panel has either the 0004button or
0006 button.
i The cooling with air dehumidification
function uses refrigerant R134a. This
coolant does not contain
chlorofluorocarbons, and therefore does
not damage the ozone layer. Operating the climate control systems
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Activating/deactivating
X
To switch on: press the0006or0004
button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006or0004
button comes on.
X To deactivate: press the0006or0004
button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006or0004
butto ngoes off. The cooling with air
dehumidification function has a delayed
switch-off feature.
Problems with the cooling with air
dehumidification function If the
0006 or0004 button is pressed, the
indicator lamp in the button flashes three
times or stays off. You can no longer switch
on the cooling with air dehumidification
function.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
G
WARNING
If you switch off the cooling function, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
The "automatic climate control" function is
only available in conjunction with automatic
climate control.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If desired, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0005button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch off: press the0015button.
or
X Press the 0016or0017 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0005button goes
out. Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn
thumbwheel 0002clockwise or counter-
clockwise (Y page 117).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 † ).
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn controls0002and
0021 (Ypage 119) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 † ). 122
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