2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class Owner's Manual

Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................53
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................206
Warning lamp ................................. 240
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting (manually). .......................98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............99
Cleaning the cover .........................285
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes ....................97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem ....................100
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........100
Switching seat heating on/off .........99
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......283
Service menu (on-board computer) .201
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 347
Coolant (engine) ............................ 347
Engine oil ....................................... 346
Fuel ................................................ 344
Important safety notes ..................344
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 349
Washer fluid .................................. .348
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........202
On-board computer .......................202
Setting the air distribution ...............130
Setting the airflow ............................130
SETUP (on-board computer) .............207Side impact air bag
.............................43
Side marker lamp Changing bulbs (rear) ....................116
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 282
Convenience closing feature ............84
Important safety information ...........82
Opening/closing (all) .......................83
Opening/closing (front) ...................82
Overview .......................................... 82
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Resetting ......................................... 84
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................73
Changing the programming .............71
Checking the battery .......................73
Convenience opening feature ..........83
Display message ............................ 238
Door central locking/unlocking .......70
Important safety notes ....................70
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Opening/closing the roof ................88
Overview .......................................... 70
Positions (ignition lock) .................139
Problem (malfunction) .....................75
Starting the engine ........................142
Snow chains ...................................... 309
Sockets Center console .............................. 259
General notes ................................ 258
Under the armrest .........................259
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 338
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................203
Digital ............................................ 196
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 193
Selecting the unit of measurement 202 Index
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SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 245
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 217
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) ..............237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Adjusting (manually). .....................101
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 193
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes ..................100
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 207
Stowage areas ................................... 254
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 255
Center console .............................. 255
Cup holders ................................... 256
Door ............................................... 255
Eyeglasses compartment ...............255
Glove box ...................................... .254
Important safety information .........254
Rear wall ........................................ 255
Stowage net ................................... 256
Stowage net ....................................... 256
Summer tires ..................................... 308
Sun visor ............................................ 257
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 133
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............67 T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 222
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 344
Emergency spare wheel .................340
Information .................................... 342
Tires/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 350
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 263
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes .......................267
Emergency call .............................. 260
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............266
MB info call button ........................262
Remote vehicle locking ..................265
Roadside Assistance button ..........262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............265
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 259
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 199
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............199
Number from the phone book ....... .200
Redialing ........................................ 200
Rejecting/ending a call .................19916
Index

Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 192
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 206
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 206
Outside temperature ..................... .193
Setting (climate control) ................129
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........67
Immobilizer ...................................... 67
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................207
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 291
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....314
Checking manually ........................313
Display message ............................ 233
Important safety notes ..................314
Maximum ....................................... 312
Notes ............................................. 311
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................293
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................293
Recommended ............................... 310
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................313
Restarting ...................................... 314
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 316
Function/notes ............................. 314
General notes ................................ 314
Important safety notes ..................315
Restarting ...................................... 317
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning message .......................... 316
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................327
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................326
Bar (definition) ............................... 326
Changing a wheel .......................... 328
Characteristics .............................. 325
Checking ........................................ 307
Definition of terms .........................326
Direction of rotatio n...................... 329
Display message ............................ 233Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition)
....................328
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .325
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............326
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 326
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 326
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................326
Important safety notes ..................306
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......326
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........327
Labeling (overview )........................ 322
Load bearing index (definition) ......328
Load index ..................................... 324
Load index (definition) ...................327
M+S tires ....................................... 308
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 327
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 327
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 327
Maximum tire loa d......................... 325
Maximum tire load (definition) .......327
MOExtended tires ..........................308
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 327
Overview ........................................ 306
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 327
Replacing ....................................... 328
Service life ..................................... 308
Sidewall (definition) .......................327
Speed rating (definition) ................326
Storing ........................................... 329
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 326
Summer tires ................................. 308
Temperature .................................. 321
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 327
Tire bead (definition) ......................327
Tire pressure (definition) ................327
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 326 Index
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Tire size (data)
............................... 333
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 322
Tire tread ....................................... 307
Tire tread (definition) .....................327
Total load limit (definition) .............328
Traction ......................................... 321
Traction (definition) .......................328
Tread wea r..................................... 321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 320
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................326
Unladen weight (definition) ............327
Wear indicator (definition) .............328
Wheel rim (definition) ....................326
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........300
Installing the towing eye ................301
Removing the towing eye ...............301
With the rear axle raised ................302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............303
Important safety notes ..................300
Installing the towing eye ................301
Removing the towing eye ...............301
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 149
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................302
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .284
Trip computer (on-board computer) 195
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 195
Resetting (on-board computer) ......196
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Locking separately ...........................81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 79Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 236
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Opening dimensions ......................350
Trunk load (maximum) ......................350
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 237
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................117
Display message ............................ 221
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 77 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........258
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 235
Equipment ....................................... 21
Individual settings ..........................202
Limited Warranty ............................. 25
Loading .......................................... 317
Locking (in an emergency) ...............78
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 70
Lowering ........................................ 332
Maintenance .................................... 22
Parking for a long period ................ 162
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 330
Reporting problems .........................25
Securing from rolling away ............329
Towing away .................................. 300
Tow-starting ................................... 300
Transporting .................................. 302
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........78 18
Index

Unlocking (SmartKey)
......................70
Vehicle data ................................... 350
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 350
Vehicle dimensions ...........................350
Vehicle emergency locking ................78
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............342
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 289
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 199
VIN ...................................................... 342W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 242
Brakes ........................................... 242
Check Engine ................................. 248
Coolant .......................................... 248
Distance warning ........................... 250
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 250
ESP ®
.............................................. 244
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 245
Fuel tank ........................................ 248
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................45
Reserve fuel ................................... 248
Seat belt ........................................ 240
SPORT handling mode ...................245
SRS ................................................ 247
Tire pressure monitor ....................251
Warning triangle ................................ 288
Warranty ............................................ 342
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 238
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........332
Wheel chock ...................................... 329
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 328
Checking ........................................ 307
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Cleaning (warning) .........................329
Emergency spare wheel .................337
Important safety notes ..................306
Interchanging/changing ................328Mounting a new wheel
...................332
Mounting a wheel .......................... 329
Overview ........................................ 306
Removing a wheel ..........................331
Storing ........................................... 329
Tightening torque ........................... 332
Wheel size/tire size .......................333
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Inserting and removing ....................89
Preparing for installation .................. 89
see AIRGUIDE
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................277
Notes ............................................. 348
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 238
Problem (malfunction) ...................120
Replacing the wiper blades ............118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................308
Slippery road surfaces ...................167
Snow chains .................................. 309
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 308
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 308
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes ..................118
Replacing ....................................... 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 284
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 130 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. 20
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Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 342) and the engine
number (Y page 343) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws) Introduction
21 Z

Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18,000 miles
(approximately 29,000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372 )or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
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