2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class alarm

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes ....................59
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................125
Active light function .........................110
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Additional speedometer ...................204
Additives (engine oil) ........................351
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 221
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Side impact airb ag.......................... 43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 90
AIRSCARF Problem (malfunction) .....................98
Setting the vents ........................... 131
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Airv ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 130
Setting ........................................... 130
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........131
Setting the center air vents ...........130
Setting the side air vents ...............130
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............98Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....207
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 260
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........280
Hiding a service message ..............280
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 280
Service message ............................ 280
Special service requirements ......... 281
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................67
Function .......................................... .67
Switching off the alarm ....................67
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................202
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 184
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....199
Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................141
Automatic headlamp mode ..............107 4
Index

Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear. ..................145
Gea rlever ...................................... 144
Pulling away ................................... 138
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 144
Shift recommendatio n................... 145
Starting the engine ........................137
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 283
mbrace Call priority .................................... 269
Display message ............................ 218
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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Unlocking the driver's door ..............78
Memory card (audio) .........................199
Memory function ............................... 103
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............200Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)
........................................... 72
MOExtende dtires .............................. 292
Mounting wheels Lowerin gthe vehicle ...................... 334
Mounting anew wheel ................... 333
Preparing the vehicle .....................330
Raising the vehicle .........................331
Removing awheel .......................... 333
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 331
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 195
Permanent displa y......................... 204
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .194
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............197
Neck-level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .50
Resetting after being triggered ........51
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 134 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes ....................38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 196
Oil see Engine oil 12
Index

On-board computer
AMG menu .................................... .207
Assistance menu ........................... 201
Audi omenu ................................... 199
Convenience submenu ..................206
Displaying a service message ........280
Display messages ..........................211
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 173
Factory settings submenu .............203
Important safety notes ..................192
Instrument cluster submenu ..........203
Lighting submenu .......................... 204
Menu overview .............................. 195
Message memory .......................... 211
Navigation menu ............................ 197
Operation ....................................... 194
RACETIMER ................................... 208
Service menu ................................. 203
Settings menu ............................... 203
Standard displa y............................ 196
Telephone menu ............................ 200
Trip menu ...................................... 196
Vehicle submenu ........................... 206
Video DVD operatio n..................... 200
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........193
Overhead control panel ......................34 P
Pain tcode number ............................ 347
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...283
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 155
Important safety notes ..................155
Parking brake ................................ 156
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 214
Electric parking brake ....................156
Warning lamp ................................. 249 Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes ..................181
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................180
Driving system ............................... 178
Function/notes ............................. 178
Important safety notes ..................178
Problem (malfunction) ...................181
Range of the sensors .....................179
Warning displa y............................. 179
PASSENGE RAIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pivoting draf tstop
see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .286
Power washers .................................. 283
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 218
Operation ........................................ .50
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................202
Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Product information ............................20
Program selector button ..................147
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................138
Manual transmission ..................... .138 Q
Qualifie dspecialis tworkshop ...........23 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....208
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................206
Display message ............................ 229
Radio
Selecting astation ......................... 199 Index
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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

Useful information
..............................38
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Occupant safety .................................. 38
Child restraint systems ......................56
Driving safet ysystems ....................... 59
Theft deterrent locking system .........66 37Safety

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).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press0011button 0003for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press0011button 0003
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subjec tto the
following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not 38
Occupant safetySafety

The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0003flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk
R the hood
R the glove box
R the stowage space under the armrest
R a stowage compartmen tinthe rear X
To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the0010or000F button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the emergency call system
(USA only) or the TELE AID system (Canada
only) initiates a call to the Customer
Assistance Center automatically .The Tele
Aid system will initiate the call provided
that:
R you have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service.
R the Tele Aid service has been activated
properly.
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available. Theft deterrent locking system
67Safety Z

X
To unloc kthe vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To loc kthe vehicle: touch sensor
surface 0003.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface 0004for an
extended period (Y page 83).
Further information on the convenience
closing feature (Y page 83).
If you pull on the handl eofthe trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system. This means only the driver's door, the
lockable stowage compartments in the
vehicle interior and the fuel filler flap are
unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the 0010and000F buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice (Y page 73).
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the 000For0010 button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X
To unlock the driver's door: press the
0010 button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the0010
button twice.
X To lock centrally: press the000Fbutton.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the front-passenger door handle.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: press
and hold down the 0010and000F buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice (Y page 73). Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y
page 67).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the0010or000F button
on the SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle. 72
SmartKeyOpening/closing