2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class reset

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

Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Coolant (engine) ............................ 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Fuel ................................................ 348
Important safety notes ..................348
Washer fluid .................................. .352
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........203
On-board computer .......................203
Setting the air distribution ...............127
Setting the airflow ............................127
SETUP (on-board computer) .............208
Side impact air bag .............................43
Side marker lamp Changing bulbs (rear) ....................114
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 284
Convenience closing feature ............83
Important safety information ...........82
Opening/closing (all) .......................82
Opening/closing (front) ...................82
Overview .......................................... 82
Problem (malfunction) .....................85
Resetting ......................................... 84
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................73
Changing the programming .............72
Checking the battery .......................73
Convenience opening feature ..........83
Display message ............................ 240
Door central locking/unlocking .......71
Important safety notes ....................70
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Opening/closing the roof ................87
Overview .......................................... 70
Positions (ignition lock) .................135
Problem (malfunction) .....................75
Starting the engine ........................137
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets Center console .............................. 261
General notes ................................ 261
Under the armrest .........................261Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 340
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 58
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................204
Digita l............................................ 197
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 193
Selecting the unit of measurement 203
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 247
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 219
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Starting (engine) ................................ 137
Steering (display message) ..............239
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (manually )........................ 98
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 194
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes ....................98
Paddle shifters ............................... 148
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........148
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 208
Stowage areas ................................... 256
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Center console .............................. 257
Cuph olders ................................... 259
Door ............................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment ...............257 Index
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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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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Par t15ofthe FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics connection, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the on-
board diagnostics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
connection can obstruct the area around the
pedals. The equipment or the cables could
come between the pedals in the event of
sudden braking or acceleration. This may
affect the function of the pedals. There is a
risk of an accident. Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-BenzC enter:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
G
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so. Introduction
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Example: side impact ai
rbag on the driver's side
Side impac tair bags 0003deploy nex tto the
outer side bolsters of the seat backrest.
When deployed, the side impact air bags offer
additional protection for the thorax of the
vehicle occupants on the side of the vehicle
on which the impact occurs. However, they
do not protect the:
R head
R neck
R arms
The side impact air bags are deployed:
R on the side on which an impact occurs
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in aside impact
R depending on whether the seat belt is being
used
R independently of the front air bags
R independently of the ETDs
If the vehicle overturns, the side impac tair
bags are generally not deployed. Side impact
air bags are deployed if the system detects
high vehicle deceleration or acceleration in a
lateral direction and determines that side
impac tair bag deploymen tcan offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt.
Side impac tair bags will not deploy in side
impacts which do not exceed the system's
prese tdeployment thresholds for lateral
acceleration/deceleration .You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belt. The side impact air bag on the front-
passenger side does not deploy under the
following conditions:
R
the OCS system detects that the front-
passenger seat is not occupied, and
R the front-passenger seat belt is not
fastened.
The side impact air bag on the front-
passenger side will deploy if the front-
passenger seat belt is fastened, regardless of
whether the front-passenger seat is occupied
or not.
Head bags Example: headbag on the front-passenger side
Headbags
0003deploy in the area of the side
windows at the front.H eadbags enhance the
level of protection for the head, but not chest
or arms, of the vehicle occupants on the side
of the vehicle on which the impact occurs.
The headbags are deployed:
R at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleration or
acceleration, e.g. in aside impact
R on the side on which an impac toccurs
R on the driver's side and passenger side, in
the event of a vehicle rollover and if the
system determines that ai rbag deployment
can offer the vehicle occupants additional
protection to that provided by the seat belt
R independently of the use of the seat belt
R independently of the fron tair bags
Headbags will not deploy in side impacts
which do not exceed the system's preset 44
Occupant safetySafety

PRE-SAFE
®
(preventative occupant
protection)
i AMG vehicles do not include the PRE-
SAFE ®
system.
All vehicles (except AMG vehicles): the
PRE-SAFE ®
system is only available in
vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS. G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat. G
WARNING
The PRE-SAFE ®
system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRE-
SAFE ®
system, the possibility of injury in the
event of an accident cannot be ruled out. You
should therefore always drive carefully and
adapt your driving style to the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
PRE-SAFE ®
takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
PRE-SAFE ®
intervenes:
R if BAS intervenes, e.g. in emergency
braking situations.
R when BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully on
vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS.
R when the radar sensor system detects an
imminent danger of collision in certain
situations on vehicles with DISTRONIC
PLUS.
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely. PRE-SAFE
®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R on vehicles with memory function for the
front-passenger seat: the front-passenger
seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavorable
position.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows are
closed almost completely.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pretensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
X Move the backrest or seat back slightly, but
only when the vehicle is stationary.
The belt pretensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released.
More information about seat belt adjustment,
a convenience function integrated into PRE-
SAFE (Y page 54). NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not secure any objects (e.g. coat hangers)
on the NECK-PRO head restraints. Otherwise,
the NECK-PRO head restraints may not
function properly, or in the event of a rear-end
collision may not be able offer the level of
protection they are designed to provide. G
WARNING
Seat or head restraint covers can cause a
malfunction when the NECK-PRO head
restraints are activated or when the side
impact air bags are deployed, or they can
prevent this completely. The NECK-PRO head
restraints or side impact air bags can
therefore not provide the intended protection.
Do not use any seat or head restraint covers. 50
Occupant safetySafety

G
WARNING
For yourp rotection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
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 .This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation. G
WARNING
For safety reasons, have the NECK-PRO head
restraints checked at a qualified specialist
workshop after a rear-end collision.
The NECK-PRO head restraints reduce the
likelihood of head and chest injuries. The
NECK-PRO head restraints on the driver's and
front-passenger seats are moved forwards
and upwards in the event of a rear-end
collision of a certain severity. This provides
better head support.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints have been
triggered in an accident, reset the NECK-PRO
head restraints on the driver’s and front-
passenger seat (Y page 51). Otherwise, the
additional protection will not be available in
the event of another rear-end collision. You
can recognize when NECK-PRO head
restraints have been triggered by the fact that
they have moved forwards and can no longer
be adjusted.
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints G
WARNING
When pushing back the NECK-PRO head
restraint cushion, make sure your fingers do
not become caught between the head
restraint cushion and the cover. Failure to
observe this could result in injuries. X
Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction of
arrow 0003.
X Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down in the direction of arrow 0004as far as
it will go.
X Firmly push the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion back in the direction of arrow 0024
until the cushion engages.
X Repeatt his procedure for the second
NECK-PRO head restraint.
i Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have
difficulty resetting the NECK-PRO head
restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Seat belts
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Always make sure your passenger is properly
restrained. You and your passenger should
always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt considerably increases
your risk of injuries and their likely severity in
an accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
could be considerably more severe if you have
not fastened your seat belt correctly. If you do
not fasten your seat belt, you are much more
likely to collide with parts of the vehicle Occupant safety
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