2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class light

Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead
to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side
windows. G
WARNING
Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked
two times will cause the door window to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long
as you hold the switch. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
As
ide window cannot
be closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide. X
Remove the objects.
X Close the side window. As
ide window cannot
be closed and you
cannot see the cause. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapmen tfeature. Roof
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Always open or close the roof fully before
driving.
If the roof does not open or close fully, the
roof hydraulic system is depressurized and
the roof is lowered:
R after about seven minutes if the ignition is
switched on
R after about
15 seconds if the ignition is switched off Aw
arning tone sounds shortly beforehand.
The 0008 symbol and Vario-Roof Lowering message appear in the
multifunction display.
Lock the roof again before driving on.
Otherwise, the unlocked roo fcould open
during the journey and cause you to lose
control of your vehicle. You and/or other
persons could be injured as a result. G
WARNING
Closing the roof manually is a complex,
technically challenging procedure. Roof
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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).Correcting the driver's seat position
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 95).
X Make sure that seat 0024is adjusted
properly.
Manual seat adjustment (Y page 96)
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 96)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R you can faste nthe seat belt properly. R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 98).
X Make sure that steering wheel 0003is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(Y page 98)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 99)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrumentc luster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 51).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt 0004properly (Y page 53).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (Y page 100).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings (Y page 103). 94
Correcting the driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could otherwise become
trapped when adjusting the seat. G
WARNING
Make sure that the back of your head is
supported at eye level by the central area of
the head restraint .Ifyour head is not
supported correctly by the head restraint, you
could suffer a severe neck injury in the event
of an accident. Never drive if the head
restraints are not engaged and set correctly. G
WARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion. G
WARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck.T his could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body. G
WARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points:
R
adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, child
restraint system, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
Ac hild's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. G
WARNING
Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an appropriate
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight of
the child. Additional information can be found
under "Children in the vehicle".
Ac hild's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint. Seats
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Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints manually X
To raise/lower: push the head restraint
upwards or pull it down into the desired
position. Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
0003
To raise the backrest contour
0004 To soften the backrest contour
0024 To lower the backrest contour
0023 To harden the backrest contour
You can adjust the contour of the seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. Switching the sea
theating on/off
Activating/deactivating Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level
3to level 2after approximately five
minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximatel y20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1or 2in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button0003repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0003repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat heating The sea
theating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
X Once the battery is sufficiently charged,
switch on the seat heating again. Seats
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AIRSCARF
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Very hot air can flow out of the AIRSCARF
vents in the head restraints when AIRSCARF
is in operation .This can cause burns on
unprotected skin near the AIRSCARF vents.
Lower the heating output in good time, when
necessary. The AIRSCARF function warms the head and
neck area of vehicle occupants with warm air.
The warm air flows out of the holes in the head
restraints.
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button0003.
Three red indicator lamps in the button light
up. The blower starts up after a preheating
phase of seven seconds.
X Press button 0003repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0003repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i The blower continues running for seven
seconds to cool down the heating
elements.
i If the battery voltage is too low, AIRSCARF
may switch off. Problems with AIRSCARF AIRSCARF has switched off prematurely or
will not switch on. The vehicle's electrical
system voltage is too low because too many
electrical consumers are switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
X Switch on AIRSCARF again. Steering wheel
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Achild's unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury. Adjusting the steering wheel
manually
0003
Release lever
0004 To adjust the steering wheel height
0024 To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment) 98
Steering wheelSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press button 0003for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0004for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 0024as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button 0024up, down, to
the right or to the left.
The exterior mirror must be set to a position
that provides you with a good overview of
traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
after starting the vehicle if the rear window
defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low. Heating up takes not
more than 10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 0003.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out. i
Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y
page 207):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i The exterior mirrors do not fold out if they
have been folded in manually.
Exterior mirror out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors: press and hold mirror-
folding button 0003until you hear a click and
then the mirrors engage in position
(Y page 101).
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 100). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
WARNING
If incident light from headlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high
in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-
glare function will not operate. Mirrors
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Incident light could then blind you.T
his may
distract you from the traffic conditions and,
as a result, you may cause an accident.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press button 0004for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side. X
Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button 0024to adjust the
exterior mirror to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored.
i If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position.
Using the memory button
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button M0023.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2in the ignition lock.
X With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button 0024to adjust the exterior mirror. In
the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the
curb should be visible.
X Press memory button M0023 and one of the
arrows on adjustment button 0024within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position
setting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button 0004.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position. 102
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
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Exterior lighting ................................ 106
Interior lighting ................................. 111
Replacing bulbs ................................. 112
Windshield wipers ............................115 105Lights and windshield wipers