2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class trunk release

The roof is not locked if:
R
the 0008 symbol and Vario-Roof In Operation message appear in the
multifunction display
R the 0008 symbol and Open/Close Vario-
Roof Completely message appear and
you hear a warning tone
R you hear a warning tone for up to
10 seconds when pulling away or while
driving.
Locking You can lock the roof again if it is not locked
fully.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X Press the roof switch (Y page 86).Trunk partition
General notes !
To avoid damaging the roof or luggage
when folding back the roof, you should:
R only load the trunk to below the trunk
partition
R not place any objects on or in frontoft he
trunk partition
R not place any objects on the cover
behind the roll bars
R not allow the cargo to push the trunk
partition upwards
The trunk partition can be used to cover
luggage and loads in the trunk. Opening/closing X
To close: pull back trunk partition 0003by
the handle in the direction of the arrow until
it engages on both sides in the eyelets on
the cargo compartment lip.
X To open: grip the handle of trunk
partition 0003.
X Press the release button in the handle of
trunk partition 0003.
Trunk partition 0003is unlocked.
X Pull trunk partition 0003up out of the eyelets
on the cargo compartment lip.
X Push trunk partition 0003forwards against
the direction of the arrow by handle . Wind screen
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you use the wind screen when it is dark or
in other conditions offering poor visibility,
your view to the rear is further impaired. As a
result of the poor visibility, you could cause
an accident and injure yourself or others.
For this reason, remove the wind screen as
soon as it is dark or if your vision is otherwise
restricted. G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle and
injure yourself or others if you operate the
wind screen while driving. 88
RoofOpening/closing

They could also operate the vehicle's
equipment. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
i The electric parking brake performs a
function test at regular intervals while the
engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Engaging and releasing manually X
To engage: push handle 0003.
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, the 0005(USA only) or 000A
(Canada only) red indicator lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
X To release: switch on the ignition.
X Pull handle 0003.
The red 0005(USA only) or 000A(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
i The electric parking brake can only be
released:
R if the SmartKey is in position 1in the
ignition lock or
R if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button. Applying automatically The electric parking brake is applied
automatically:
R
if DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R if the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following
conditions must be fulfilled:
R the engine is switched off.
R the driver's seat belt is not inserted in the
belt buckle and the driver's door is open.
R the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red 0005(USA only) or 000A(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
Releasing automatically The electric parking brake is released
automatically when all of the following
conditions are fulfilled:
R
the engine is running.
R the transmission is in position Dor R.
R the driver's seat belt is fastened.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk
lid must be closed.
If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
R the driver's door is closed.
R you have shifted out of Por you have
previously driven faster than 2mph
(3 km/h).
i The electric parking brake can only be
released automatically on vehicles with
automatic transmission. Parking
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X
To close: check whethe rthe seal is seated
correctly in cover 0004.
X Insert cover 0004at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down cover 0004and close clamps 0003.
X Close the hood. Fuse box in the trunk
! Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind the
partition covering.
X Open the trunk lid. X
To open: release cover 0003on the right and
left-hand sides with a flat object.
X Open cover 0003downwards in the direction
of the arrow. Fuses
305Breakdown assistance Z

is found on the wheel or under "Technical
data" (
Ypage 343).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the
emergency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
i When you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressur emonitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire
pressure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes .The value displayed for the
mounted emergency spare wheel is not the
same as the current tire pressure of the
emergency spare wheel. Removing the emergency spare wheel
Example
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor. X
Turn retaining screw 0004counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel 0003. AMG vehicles
AMG vehicles:
the collapsible spare wheel is
packed in a bag and secured to a bracket in
the trunk.
X Loosen tensioning straps 0003on both sides.
X Unhook retaining spring hooks 0004and 0024
tensioning strap 0003from the bracket.
X Remove the bag with the collapsible spare
wheel.
X Open the bag and remove the collapsible
spare wheel.
Information on the tire-change tool kit can be
found in the "Where will Ifind...?" section
(Y page 291). Stowing the emergency spare wheel
! Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise,
moisture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stow a used
collapsible spare wheel. Otherwise, the
collapsible spare wheel will not install in the
trunk in the intended manner. Mercedes-
Ben zrecommends that you have this work
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X If possible, unscrew the valve insert from
the valve and release the air. 340
Emergency spare wheelWheels and tires

i
Fully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on.
X Pull the protective sheet provided with the
spare wheel over the collapsible spare
wheel.
X Stow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under the
trunk.
X Use the retaining screw to pierce the
protective sheet and fasten the collapsible
spare wheel in place.
X AMG vehicles: pull the bag over the
collapsible spare wheel and close it.
X Place the bag with the collapsible spare
wheel in the trunk.
X Hook in the retaining strap carabiners and
lash the collapsible spare wheel to the
bracket. Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
! Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before
lowering the vehicle. The wheel rim could
otherwise be damaged.
! Do not operate the tire inflation
compressor for longer than ten minutes at
a time withou tabreak. It may otherwise
overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be
operated again once it has cooled down. X
Mount the collapsible spare wheel as
described (Y page 330).
The collapsible spare wheel must be
mounted before it is inflated.
X Pull plug 0023out of the housing.
X Take the air hose out of the housing.
X Insert the yellow hose connector of the air
hose into the guide in the housing and push
it into the fixture until the hose connector
engages.
X Remove the cap from the valve on the
collapsible spare wheel.
X Screw union nut 0003on the air hose onto the
valve.
X Make sure the tire inflation compressor's
on/off switch 0021is set to OFF.
X Insert plug 0023into the socket of the
cigarette lighter or int oa12Vpower socket
in your vehicle.
Observe the notes on the cigarette lighter
(Y page 261). Observe the notes on
sockets (Y page 261).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 135).
X Press on/offs witch0021on the tire inflation
compressor to ON.
The tire inflatio ncompressor is switched
on. The tire is inflated. The tire pressure is
shown on pressure gauge 0024.
X Inflate the tire to the specified tire
pressure.
The specified tire pressure is printed on the
yellow label of the emergency spare wheel.
X When the specified tire pressure has been
reached, press on/offs witch0021toOFF , on
the tire inflatio ncompressor.
The tire inflation compressor is switched
off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the
ignition lock.
X If the tire pressure is higher than the
specified pressure, press pressure release
button 0004until the correc ttire pressure has
been reached. Emergency spare wheel
341Wheels and tires Z