2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class turn signal

Steering wheel
............................... 286
Tai lpipes ....................................... 285
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ........................................... 284
Windows ........................................ 284
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 282
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 33
Uppe rsection .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........71
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................114
Important safety notes ..................112
Low-beam headlamps ....................114
Overview of bul btypes .................. 113
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 114
Reversing lamps ............................ 115
Side marker lamps (rear) ...............114
Turn signals (front) ......................... 115
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 261
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 285
Climate control
Air-conditioning system .................121
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 123
Controlling automatically ...............126
Cooling with aird ehumidification..125
Defrosting the windows .................128
Defrosting the windshield ..............128
Important safety notes ..................120
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 128Notes on using automatic climate
control
........................................... 124
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 122
Overview of systems ......................120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Setting the aird istribution.............127
Setting the airflow .........................127
Setting the airv ents...................... 130
Setting the temperature ................126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching residual hea ton/off ......129
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Combination switch ..........................108
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Convenience closing feature ..............83
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Important safety notes ..................351
Temperature (on-board computer) .207
Temperature gauge ........................ 193
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 1096
Index

J
Jack Storage location ............................ 291
Using ............................................. 331
Jump starting (engine) ......................299 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............83
Display message ............................ 241
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 136
Starting the engine ........................138
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 136
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................151
Knee bag .............................................. 43L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................202
Display message ............................ 229
Function/informatio n.................... 187
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................208
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 225
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 106
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .205
Active light function .......................110
Automatic headlamp mode ............107
Cornering light function .................109
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Fog lamps ...................................... 108
Hazard warning lamps ...................109
High beam flasher .......................... 109 High-beam headlamps
...................109
Low-beam headlamps ....................107
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Rea rfog lamp ................................ 108
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........205
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 204
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 204
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 205
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........205
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......225
Locking see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 77
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 206
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 222
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 97 M
M+S tires ............................................ 310
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .........................91 Index
11

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

The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
R Do not keep the SmartKey:
- with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
- with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
- inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the SmartKey's
functionality.
Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected. SmartKey functions
0003
000F To lock the vehicle
0004 0006 To unlock the trunk lid
0024 0010 To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the0010
button.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the000Fbutton.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the glove box R
the stowage compartment in the center
console
R the fuel filler flap
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 206).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 205). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. When you touch the
surface of the sensors on the vehicle's
outside door handles, KEYLESS-GO
establishes a radio connection between the
vehicle and the SmartKey. When the engine
is started and whilst you are driving,
KEYLESS-GO also check
swhether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle by periodically
establishing radio contact.
You can combine the functions of KEYLESS-
GO with those of a conventional key. Unlock
the vehicle by using KEYLESS-GO, for
instance, and lock it using the 000Fbutton on
the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the
corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m). SmartKey
71Opening/closing 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

Front fog lamps
In conditions where visibility is poor due to
fog, snow or rain, the fog lamps improve
visibility as well as making it easie
rfor other
road users to see you. They can be operated
together with the parking lamps or together
with the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps.
X To switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the SmartKey in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Aor0005.
X Press the 000Bbutton.
The green 000Bindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the 000B button.
The green 000Bindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function.
Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
heavy fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Aor0005.
X Press the 000Dbutton.
The yellow 000Dindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
000D button.
The yellow 000Dindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start.A lways parkyour vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the
0013parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0010 right or the 000Eleft standing lamp.
X To switch on: turn light switch to 0013.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standin glamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is
in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 000E(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0010(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signals 0003
High-beam headlamps
0004 Turn signal, right
0024 High-beam flasher
0023 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure poin tinthe
direction of arrow 0004or0023.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0004or0023. 108
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

High-beam headlamps
X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 000Aor0005.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0003.
In the 0005position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The 0009 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 0009 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
High-beam flasher X
To switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignitio nlock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
X Pull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow 0024. Hazard warning lamps
X
To switch on the hazard warning lamps:
press button 0003.
All turn signals flash. If you now switch on
a turn signal using the combination switch, only the turn signal lamp on the
corresponding side of the vehicle will flash.
X To switch off the hazard warning
lamps: press button 0003.
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
R an air bag is deployed.
R the vehicle is slowed down rapidly from a
speed of over 45 mph (70 km/h) and
comes to a halt.
If the vehicle returns to a speed of over
6m ph (10 km/h) after a full application of the
brakes, the hazard warning lamps are
deactivated automatically.
i The hazard warning lamps still operate if
the ignition is switched off. Headlamp cleaning system
The headlamps are cleaned automatically if
the "Wipe with washer fluid" function is
operated five times (Y page 115) while the
lights are on and the engine is running. When
you switch off the ignition, the automatic
headlamp cleaning system is reset and
counting is resumed from 0. Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. The
cornering light function can only be activated Exterior lighting
109Lights and windshield wipers Z