2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class low beam

Steering wheel
............................... 286
Tai lpipes ....................................... 285
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ........................................... 284
Windows ........................................ 284
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 282
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 33
Uppe rsection .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........71
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................114
Important safety notes ..................112
Low-beam headlamps ....................114
Overview of bul btypes .................. 113
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 114
Reversing lamps ............................ 115
Side marker lamps (rear) ...............114
Turn signals (front) ......................... 115
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 261
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 285
Climate control
Air-conditioning system .................121
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 123
Controlling automatically ...............126
Cooling with aird ehumidification..125
Defrosting the windows .................128
Defrosting the windshield ..............128
Important safety notes ..................120
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 128Notes on using automatic climate
control
........................................... 124
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 122
Overview of systems ......................120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Setting the aird istribution.............127
Setting the airflow .........................127
Setting the airv ents...................... 130
Setting the temperature ................126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching residual hea ton/off ......129
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Combination switch ..........................108
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Convenience closing feature ..............83
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Important safety notes ..................351
Temperature (on-board computer) .207
Temperature gauge ........................ 193
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 1096
Index

J
Jack Storage location ............................ 291
Using ............................................. 331
Jump starting (engine) ......................299 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............83
Display message ............................ 241
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 136
Starting the engine ........................138
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 136
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................151
Knee bag .............................................. 43L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................202
Display message ............................ 229
Function/informatio n.................... 187
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................208
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 225
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 106
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .205
Active light function .......................110
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................109
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High beam flasher .......................... 109 High-beam headlamps
...................109
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 108
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........205
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 204
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 204
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 205
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........205
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......225
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 77
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 206
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 222
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 97 M
M+S tires ............................................ 310
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .........................91 Index
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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0003
000A
Low-beam
headlamps 107
0004
0009
High-beam
headlamps 109
0024
000C
ESP® 246
0023
0005
Electric parking brake
(red) 244
0021
000A
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 244
0022
000C
Distance warning 252
0015
00070006
Turn signals 108
0016
0015
Tire pressure monitor 316
0017
001B
SRS 249 Function Page
0018
0011
Seat belt 242
0019
0002
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 247
001B
000F
Coolant 250
001C
000D
Rearfog lamp 108
001D
000B
Front fog lamps 108
001E
0011
Check Engine 250
001F
0013
Reserve fuel 250
0020
0014
ESP®
OFF 246
0025
0016
ABS 244
0026
000D
Brakes 24430
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 23).Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. Driving abroad
Symmetrical low-beam headlamps Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Asymmetrical low beam Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using the:
R
light switch
R combination switch (Y page 108)
R the on-board computer (Y page 204)
Light switch Operation
0006000E
Left-hand standing lamps
00070010 Right-hand standing lamps
00080013 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrumen tcluste rlighting
000D0005 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
000E000A Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0022000D Rear fog lamp
0015000B Fog lamps (only vehicles with front
fog lamps)
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0005.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey fro mthe ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0. 106
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Automatic headlamp mode
G
WARNING
If the ligh tswitch is set to 0005and it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the low-
beam headlamps will not come on
automatically. This could endange ryou and
others. In such situations turn the light switch
to 000A.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
0005 is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
R With the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime running lamps
function via the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps and parking lamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to 0005.
Only for Canada:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. The
daytime running lamps function is required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore be
deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness :ifyou turn the light switch to
0013, you turn on the daytime running
lamps and parking lamps.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 000A, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime running lamps function must
be switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 204).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0013or000A, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
i In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
Low-beam headlamps G
WARNING
If the light switch is set to 0005and it is foggy,
snowing or there is poor visibility, the low-
beam headlamps will not come on
automatically. This could endanger you and
others. In such situations turn the light switch
to 000A.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the SmartKey is
inserted into the ignition lock and the light
switch is set to the 000Aposition. This is a
particularly useful function in the event of rain
and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000A.
The green 000Aindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. Exterior lighting
107Lights and windshiel dwipers Z

Front fog lamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due to
fog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve
visibility as well as making it easie
rfor other
road users to see you. They can be operated
together with the parking lamps or together
with the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps.
X To switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Aor0005.
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The green 000Bindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the 000B button.
The green 000Bindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
heavy fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Aor0005.
X Press the 000Dbutton.
The yellow 000Dindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
000D button.
The yellow 000Dindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start.A lways parkyour vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the
0013parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0010 right or the 000Eleft standing lamp.
X To switch on: turn light switch to 0013.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standin glamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is
in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 000E(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0010(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signals 0003
High-beam headlamps
0004 Turn signal, right
0024 High-beam flasher
0023 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure poin tinthe
direction of arrow 0004or0023.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0004or0023. 108
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Aor0005.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0003.
In the 0005position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The 0009 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 0009 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignitio nlock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0024. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0003.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0003.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed.
R the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt.
If the vehicle returns to a speed of over
6m ph (10 km/h) after a full application of the
brakes, the hazard warning lamps are
deactivated automatically.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times (Y page 115) while the
lights are on and the engine is running. When
you switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. The
cornering light function can only be activated Exterior lighting
109Lights and windshield wipers Z

when the low-beam headlamps are switched
on.
Active:
R
if you are driving at speeds below
25mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signal or tur nthe steering wheel.
R if you are driving at speeds between
25mph (40 km/h) and45mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes. Active light function
The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels. In
this way, relevant areas remain illuminated
while driving. This allows you to recognize
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid
intended to support you while driving. The driver is and remains responsible for proper
vehicle lighting in accordance with the
prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or unavailable
when
R
visibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
R the optical sensor area of the windshield is
dirty, fogged up, or covered by a sticker for
example
The system cannot recognize the following
road users:
R Road users without a lighting system of
their own, e.g. pedestrians
R Road users with dim lighting of their own,
e.g. cyclists
R Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. road users behind a guardrail
R In some seldom cases, even road users with
a lighting system of their own may be
recognized too late or not at all.
The automatic high-beam headlamps will then
not be deactivated or it will be activated in
spite of preceding or oncoming road users.
This could endanger you and/or others and
cause an accident. Always pay close attention
to the traffic situation and switch off the high
beam manually if necessary. 110
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers