2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55AMG fuel

Electroni
cbrake force distribution ...62
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 58
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....59
Important safety information ...........56
Overview .......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .62
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 176
Cruis econtrol ................................ 156
Display message ............................ 219
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 158
Dynami chandling package ............168
HOLD function ............................... 168
Parking Guidance ........................... 173
PARKTRONI C................................. 170
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................141
Brakes ........................................... 153
Break-in period .............................. 130
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 166
Downhill gradient ........................... 153
Drinking and driving .......................152
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Driving in winter ............................ .155
Driving on flooded road s................ 155
Driving on wet road s...................... 155
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 153
Fuel ................................................ 152
General .......................................... 152
Hydroplaning ................................. 155
Icy road surfaces ........................... 155
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 154
Pedals. ........................................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 297
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 104
Wet road surface ........................... 153
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......188
DVD video (on-board computer) ......189
Dynamic handling package Function/notes ............................. 168 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................194
Function/notes ................................ 97
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 98
Function/notes ................................ 97
Switching on/off ........................... 194
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 202
Function/notes ................................ 62
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................136
General information .......................135
Important safety notes ..................135
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 76
Trunk ............................................... 79
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 274
Stowing .......................................... 275
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .52
Safety guideline s............................. 37
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....20
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 234
Display message ............................ 216
ECO start/stop function ................135
Engine number ............................... 324
Irregularr unning............................ 138
Jump-starting ................................. 285
Starting problems ..........................138
Starting the engine with the key ....133
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............133 8
Index

Switching off
.................................. 150
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 289
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................138
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 262
Additives ........................................ 327
Checking the oil level ..................... 261
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 261
Display message ............................ 218
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Notes on oil level/consumption ....261
Temperature (on-board computer) .195
Viscosity ........................................ 327
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...196
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................59
Display message ............................ 200
ETS .................................................. 59
Function/notes ................................ 58
Important safety information ...........58
Warning lamp ................................. 231
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 59
Exhaus tcheck ................................... 153
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 269
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .........99
Folding in/ou t(electrically) .............99
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....99
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Storing the parking position ..........100
Eyeglasses compartment .................243 F
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 274
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 276
MOExtended run-fla tsystem ......... 281
Preparing the vehicle .....................275
Raising the vehicle .........................277
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................ .257
Front fog lamps ................................. 106
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Fron twindshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 326
Consumption statistic s.................. 185
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 185
Displaying the range ......................185
Driving tips .................................... 152
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 325
Important safety notes ..................325
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .325
Problem (malfunction) ...................149
Refueling ........................................ 146
Tank content/reserve fuel .............325
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 147
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 185
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 325
Problem (malfunction) ...................149
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 274
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 290
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 290
Fuse box in the trunk .....................290
Important safety notes ..................289 Index
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Refueling
Fuelgauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................146
Refueling proces s.......................... 147
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 146
Remote control Garage door opene r....................... 254
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 255
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 219
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........125
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 140
Engaging (manual transmission) ....139
Reversible floor panel (trunk) ..........244
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....21
Roof Display message ............................ 225
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 84
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) ....84
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Relocking ......................................... 85
Roof carrier ........................................ 245
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 271
Roof switch .......................................... 83
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............186 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 53
Child restraint systems ....................53
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 51
Belt force limiters ............................ 52
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Correct usage .................................. 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .52
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines .............48
Releasing ......................................... 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............55
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................194
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................94
Adjusting (manually )........................ 94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................270
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Seat heating problem ......................96
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............96
Switching sea theating on/off .........95
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......269
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........264
Hiding service messages ...............264 14
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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
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Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacemen tofyour vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair.
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Breakdown assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada) .You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of
ownership
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel Introduction
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may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Operating safety
Safety notes
G
WARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
G
WARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of yourv ehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspec tthe vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions :1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subjec tto the
following two conditions: (1) These devices 22
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