2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class Pressure

Glove box ....................................... 256
Important safety informatio n......... 256
Rea rwall........................................ 257
Stowage net ................................... 258
Stowage net ....................................... 258
Summer tires ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 260
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 205
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) ..........208
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 129
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............67 T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 223
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 348
Emergency spare wheel .................343
Notes ............................................. 346
Tires/wheels ................................. 335
Vehicle data ................................... 353
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 269
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Downloading route s....................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 266
Geo fencing ................................... 273
Important safety notes ..................265
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 271
MB info call button ........................268
Remote vehicle locking ..................271
Roadside Assistance button ..........267
Search &Send ............................... 270
Self-test ......................................... 266
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 265
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 273 Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi
s....................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............270
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 200
Display message ............................ 239
Menu (on-board computer) ............200
Number from the phone book ....... .201
Redialing ........................................ 201
Rejecting/ending acall................. 200
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 193
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 207
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 207
Outside temperature ..................... .193
Setting (climate control) ................126
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........67
Immobilize r...................................... 66
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................208
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 293
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....316
Checking manually ........................315
Display message ............................ 234
Maximum ....................................... 314
Notes ............................................. 313
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................294
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................295
Recommended ............................... 311
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................315
Restarting ...................................... 315
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 316
Restarting ...................................... 318
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................329
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................327
Bar (definition) ............................... 327
Changing awheel .......................... 329
Characteristics .............................. 327
Checking ........................................ 309 16
Index

Definition of term
s......................... 327
Direction of rotatio n...................... 330
Display message ............................ 234
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................329
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .326
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............327
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 328
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 328
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................328
Important safety notes ..................308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......328
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........328
Labeling (overview )........................ 323
Load bearing index (definition) ......329
Load index ..................................... 326
Load index (definition) ...................328
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 328
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 328
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 328
Maximum tire loa d......................... 326
Maximum tire load (definition) .......328
MOExtended tires ..........................310
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 329
Overview ........................................ 308
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 328
Replacing ....................................... 329
Service life ..................................... 310
Sidewall (definition) .......................329
Speed rating (definition) ................328
Storing ........................................... 330
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 327
Temperature .................................. 323
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 329
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 329
Tire pressure (definition) ................329Tire pressures (recommended
)...... 327
Tire size (data) ............................... 335
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 323
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) .....................329
Total load limit (definition) .............329
Traction ......................................... 322
Traction (definition) .......................329
Trea dwear ..................................... 322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 327
Unladen weight (definition) ............328
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............329
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 328
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........301
Installing the towing eye ................302
Removing the towing eye. ..............302
With the rear axle raised ................302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............303
Important safety notes ..................301
Installing the towing eye ................302
Removing the towing eye. ..............302
Transmission
Selector leve r................................ 145
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................303
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .286
Trip computer (on-board computer) 196
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 196
Resetting (on-board computer) ......197
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Locking separatel y........................... 80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80 Index
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Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 239
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Opening dimensions ......................353
Trunk load (maximum) ......................353
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 239
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................115
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 77V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........260
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 237
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individua lsettings .......................... 203
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ...............78
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 334
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 138
Raising ........................................... 331
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............331
Towing away .................................. 301
Tow-starting ................................... 301Transporting
.................................. 303
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........78
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................71
Vehicle data ................................... 353
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 353
Vehicle dimensions ...........................353
Vehicle emergency locking ................78
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............347
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 291
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 200
VIN ...................................................... 347 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 244
Brakes ........................................... 244
Check Engine ................................. 250
Coolant .......................................... 250
Distance warning ........................... 252
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 252
ESP ®
.............................................. 246
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 247
Fuel tank ........................................ 250
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 250
Seat bel t........................................ 242
SPORT handling mode ...................247
SRS ................................................ 249
Tire pressure monitor ....................253
Warning triangle ................................ 290
Warranty ............................................ 346
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 240
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........334
Wheel chock ...................................... 331
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 329
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Cleaning (warning) .........................33018
Index

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

R
depending on whether the seat belt is being
used
R independently of other air bags in the
vehicle
If the vehicle overturns, the fron tair bags are
generally not deployed. If the system detects
high vehicle deceleration in alongitudinal
direction, the front air bags are deployed.
Your vehicle has adaptive, two-stage front air
bags. In the event of a collision, the air bag
control unit evaluates the vehicle
deceleration. In the first deployment stage,
the front air bag is filled with enough
propellant gas to reduce the risk of injuries.
The front air bag is fully deployed if a second
deployment threshold is exceeded within a
few milliseconds.
The deployment of the front-passenger front
air bag is also influenced by the weight
category of the front passenger, which is
determined by the Occupant Classification
System (OCS) (Y page 45).
The lighter the passenger side occupant, the
higher the vehicle deceleration rate required
(predicted at the start of the impact) for
second-stage inflation of the front-passenger
front air bag. In the second stage, the front
air bags are inflated with the maximum
amount of propellant gas available.
The front air bags are not deployed in
situations where a low impact severity is
predicted. You will then be protected by the
fastened seat belt.
Front-passenger front air bag will only deploy
if:
R the system, based on the OCS weight
sensor readings, has detected that the
front-passenger seat is occupied.
R the 00030005 indicator lamp on the center
console is not lit (Y page 45).
R the air bag control unit predicts a high
impact severity. Knee bags Driver's knee bag
0023(Ypage 42) deploys
underneath the steering column and front-
passenger knee bag 0024(Ypage 42)
underneath the glove box. They deploy
together with the front air bags. They are
designed to operate together with the front
air bags in frontal impacts if certain
thresholds are exceeded. The knee bags
operate at best in conjunction with correctly
positioned and fastened seat belts.
Knee bags provide increased protection for
the driver and front passenger against the risk
of:
R knee injuries
R thigh injuries
R lower leg injuries
Side impact air bags G
WARNING
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of door speakers.
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification or addition of components to the
doors create a risk of rendering the side
impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. G
WARNING
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model. Using other seat covers may
interfere with or prevent the deployment of
the side impact air bags. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
availability. Occupant safety
43Safety Z

In a frontal crash, yourb
ody would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The seat
belt would also apply too much force to the
ribs or abdomen, which could severely
injure internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder (it should not
touch the neck).
R Position the lap belt as low as possible on
your hips and not across the abdomen. If
the lap belt is positioned across your
abdomen, it could cause serious injuries in
a crash.
R Never wear seat belts over rigid or
breakable objects in or on your clothing,
such as eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as
these might cause injuries.
R Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care of this when
wearing loose clothing.
R Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt
around a person and another person or
other objects at the same time.
R Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a
crash, you would not have the full width of
the seat belt to distribute impact forces.
The twisted seat belt against your body
could cause injuries.
R Pregnant women should also always use a
lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion
should be positioned as low as possible on
the hips to avoid any possible pressure on
the abdomen.
R Place the seat backrest in a position that is
as upright as possible.
R Check your seat belt during travel to make
sure it is properly positioned.
R Never place your feet on the instrument
panel, dashboard, or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the
seat.
R When using a seat belt to secure infant
restraints, toddler restraints, or children in
booster seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer's instructions. G
WARNING
Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the seat belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to seat
belts. This could impair the effectiveness of
the seat belts.
Fastening seat belts 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. Occupant safety
53Safety Z

If necessary:
X
Additionally move the seat backwards.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated.
If necessary:
X Additionally remove the seat belt from the
seat belt guide on the seat backrest and
guide the seat belt back to the belt sash
guide.
The special seat belt retractor is
deactivated. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 59)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System) (Y page 60)
R BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System PLUS)
(Y page 60)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 61)
R EBD ( electronic brake force distribution)
(Y page 64)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE(Y page 65)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 65) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt yourd riving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt yourd riving style to
suitt he prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain asafe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully. i
The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special
attention to the note son tires,
recommended minimu mtire tread depths,
etc. (Y page 308).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Importan tsafety notes"
sectio n(Ypage 59). G
WARNING
If ABSi s faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 244) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 212).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even if you only brake gently.
The yellow 0016ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition Driving safety systems
59Safety Z

X
To deactivate: press button0003until the
0014 ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
The 000COFF message appears in the
multifunctio ndisplay.
Deactivate ESP ®
when driving on
designated roads when the vehicle's own
oversteering and understeering
characteristics are desired. Driving without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and
experienced drive rwho is able to cope with
these critical driving conditions.
X To activate: briefly press button 0003.
The 0014 ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrumentc luster goes out. The 000CONmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
ESP ®
is activated automatically when the
engine is started.
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the ESP ®
000C warning lamp in
the instrumen tcluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
It may be best to deactivate ESP ®
in the
following situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R traction control is still activated. R
PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP ®
intervenes.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available, it
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
ESP ®
intervenes.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you brake
firmly.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin .The spinning
wheels produce a cutting effect for better
traction.
Vehicles with ECO start/stop function: the
ECO start/stop function switches the engine
off automatically when the vehicle comes to
a stop. The engine starts automatically when
the driver wants to pull away again. ESP ®
remains in its previously selected status.
Example: if ESP ®
was deactivated before the
engine was switched off, ESP ®
remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again. EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 59). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps (Y page 244) as well as
display messages (Y page 214).
EBD monitors and controls the brake
pressure on the rear wheels to improve
driving stability while braking. 64
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