2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class page 73

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
X
Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning
notes (Y page 279).
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the next
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Driving systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
000C
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in you
rline
of travel at too high a speed.
X Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
Further information on DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 168).
Further information on PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 65). 252
Warning and indicator lampsOn-board computer and displays

Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
0015
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
leas
tone of the tires.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which ar etoo low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 155).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires (Y page 291).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 316).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. 0015
USA only:
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps
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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).Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trun kifpossible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident Glove box X
To open: pull handle 0003and open glove box
flap 0004.
X To close: fold glove box flap 0004upwards
until it engages.
The glove box flap contains brackets for
coins, pens, and credit and service cards. The glove box can be locked and unlocked
using the mechanical key.
X
To lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it to position 0007.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it to position 0006.256
Stowage areasStowage and features

Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
X
To open: push button 0003up and raise
armrest 0004.
The stowage compartmen tcan be locked and
unlocked centrally using the SmartKey
(Y page 71).
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
12 V socket, a USB socket, and an AUX IN
connection or Media Interface are installed
in the stowage compartment. AMedia
Interface is a universal interface for mobile
audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3
player (see the separate COMAND
Operating Instructions).
Eyeglasses compartment X
To open: press marking 0003. Stowage compartment in the center
console
X
To open: briefly press the lower section of
cover 0003.
X To remove the insert: pull the left-hand
side of the insert up and out.
X To install the insert: press the insert into
the housing.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
may be an ashtray in the center console
instead of a storage compartment.
Stowage compartment in the doors In the door trim, there is a ruffled pocket
0004
with storage slot 0003.
Stowage box in the rear wall between
the seats Ar
uffled pocke tis located on the rear wall
between the seats. Stowage areas
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Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
Never touch the heating elemen torsides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot .Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 135).
X To open: push the lower section of
cover 0003.
The ashtray opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter 0004.
Cigarette lighter 0004will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot. 12
Vsockets
General notes !
If you are using all sockets in the vehicle,
make sure that you do no texceed the
maximum current dra wof 55 A. Otherwise,
you will overload the fuses.
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 135). If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i
An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low .If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures tha tthere is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket under the armrest X
Open the stowage compartmentu nder
armrest 0003(Ypage 257).
X Lift up the cover of socket 0004.
On vehicles withou tashtrays or lighters, there
is an additional socket in the center console.
Socket in the front-compartment center
console X
To open: push the lower section of
cover 0003.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket 0004. Features
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Programming
Programming buttons
G
WARNING
Only press the button on the integrated
garage door opener if there are no persons or
objects present within the sweep of the
garage door. Persons could otherwise be
injured as the door moves. Integrated garage door opener on the rear-view
mirror
Garage door remote control 0021is not part of
the integrated garage door opener.
X Before programming for the first time, clear
the memory of the integrated garage door
opener (Y page 265).
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press and hold one of buttons 0004to0023 on
the integrated garage door opener.
After a short time, indicator lamp 0003lights
up yellow.
i Indicator lamp 0003lights up yellow as soon
as button 0004,0024or0023 is programmed for
the first time. If the selected button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp 0003will only light up yellow after ten
seconds have elapsed.
X Release button 0004,0024or0023. Indicator
lamp 0003flashes yellow.
X Point garage door remote control 0021
towards buttons 0004to0023 on the rear-view mirror at a distance of 2 to 8 inches (5 to
20 cm).
i The required distance between remote
control 0021and the integrated garage door
opener depends on the garage door drive
system. Several attemptsm ight be
necessary. You should tes tevery position
for at least 25 seconds before trying
another position.
X Press and hold button 0022on remote control
0021 until indicator lamp 0003lights up green.
If indicator lamp 0003lights up green or
flashes, then programming has been
successful.
X Release button 0022on remote control 0021for
the garage door drive system.
X If indicator lamp 0003lights up red: repeat
the programming procedure for the
corresponding button on the rear-view
mirror. When doing so, vary the distance
between remote control 0021and the rear-
view mirror.
i If the indicator lamp flashes green after
successful programming, the garage door
system is using a rolling code. After
programming, you must synchronize the
garage door opener integrated in the rear-
view mirror with the receive rofthe garage
door system.
Synchronizing the rolling code
Your vehicle must be within reach of the
garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure
that neither your vehicle nor any persons/
objects are present within the sweep of the
door or gate.
Observe the safety notes when performing
the rolling code synchronization.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the programming button of the door
or gate drive (see the door or gate drive
operating instructions, e.g. under
"Programming of additional remote
controls"). Features
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the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice outpu
tis not available.
Av oice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance center can ascertain the nature of
the problem (Y page 271).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or organizes for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged
for services such as repair work and/or
towing. Further details are available in your
mbrace manual.
i The mbrace system failed to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call if:
R the indicator lamp for Roadside
Assistance call button 0003is flashing
continuously
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
The Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end acall: press the 000Cbutton on the
multifunctio nsteering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio syste moron
COMAND. MB Info call button X
Press MB Info call button 0003.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Custome rAssistance Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Info call button 0003flashes while
the connection is being made. The
Connecting Call message appears on
the multifunction display. The audio system
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a cellular phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
i The display of the audio system or
COMAND shows that an mbrace call is
active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available.
Av oice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants. You can
obtain information on how to operate your
vehicle's systems, on the location of the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,
and on further products and services offered
by Mercedes-Benz USA. 268
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example, guided to the nearest Mercedes-
Benz Service center or a recovery vehicle is
called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during
an MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call,
this is initiated by the Customer Assistance
center. You will see the
RoadsideAssistance Connected message in the
COMAND display. If the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is able to be started,
the Request for vehicle diagnosis received. Start vehicle diagnosis?
message appears in the display.
X
Press Yes to confirm the message.
X If the Vehicle Diagnosis: Please switch on ignition. message appears:
turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X If the Please follow the instructions received by phone and
move your vehicle to a safe
position. message appears: follow the
instructions of the customer service
representative.
The message in the display disappears.
If you select Cancel , the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis is canceled
completely.
The vehicle operating state chec kbegins.
Meanwhile, the Vehicle diagnosis activated message appears.
When the chec kis finished, the Sending vehicle diagnosis data...(Voice
connection may be interrupted
during data transfer.) message
appears. The vehicle data can now be sent to
the Customer Assistance center.
X Press OK to confirm the message.
The voice connection with the Customer
Assistance center is terminated.
The Vehicle Diagnosis: Transferring data... appears.
The vehicle data is sent to the Customer
Assistance center. Depending on what the customer service
representative agreed with you, the voice
connection is re-established after the transfer
is complete. If necessary, you will be
contacted at a later time by another means,
e.g. by E-Mail or telephone.
Further functions of the vehicle remote
malfunction diagnosis include, for example:
R
transfer of service data to the Customer
Assistance center. If aservice is overdue,
the COMAND display shows a message
about various special offers at your
workshop.
R monthly status information E-Mail on oil
level, air pressure, maintenance, brakes,
etc.Ifa pplicable, you will receive
information on special offers in the E-Mail.
USA only: this information can also be
called up under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle
(Y page 24).
Information on roadside assistance
(Y page 21).
Downloading routes Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system. To do this, an SD memory card must
be inserted into the COMAND system. If no
SD memory card is inserted, you must insert
the card into the card slot on the COMAND
system before saving.
Ar
oute can be prepared and sent either by a
customer service representative or via the
mbrace portal on the Internet. Each route can
include up to 20 way points. When a route has
been received by the navigation system,
'Route name' has been saved to memory card. Do you want to start
route guidance? appears on the COMAND
display .The route is saved to the SD memory
card. 272
FeaturesStowage and features