2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class a1 service

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes ....................59
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................127
Active light function .........................112
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Additional speedometer ...................203
Additives (engine oil) ........................346
Air bags Display message ............................ 220
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................40
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact air bag ..........................43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 91
AIRSCARF Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Switching on/off ........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output ..............135
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................134
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .135
Setting the center air vents ...........134 Setting the side air vents
...............135
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........100
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....206
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 258
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........279
Hiding a service message ..............278
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 279
Service message ............................ 278
Special service requirements ......... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................67
Function .......................................... .67
Switching off the alarm ....................67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ............................. 186
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....198
Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 1444
Index

Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 152
Display ........................................... 149
Manual .......................................... .152
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 153
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........207
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................279
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 108
Driving on flooded roads ..................166
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .60
Electronic brake force distributio n... 65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .61
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....61
Important safety information ...........59
Overview .......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .65
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 187
Cruise control ................................ 167
Display message ............................ 227
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Driving Assistance package ...........187
Dynamic handling package ............178
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ......................188
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
PARKTRONIC ................................. 180
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................150
Brakes ........................................... 164
Break-in period .............................. 138
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Drinking and driving .......................162
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................ .166
Driving on flooded roads ................166Driving on wet roads
......................166
Exhaust check ............................... 163
Fuel ................................................ 162
General .......................................... 162
Hydroplaning ................................. 166
Icy road surfaces ........................... 167
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 165
Snow chains .................................. 309
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 165
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....198
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....199
Dynamic handling package
Function/notes ............................. 178 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................205
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 205
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 163
On-board computer .......................196
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................144
Automatic engine switch-off ..........144
Deactivating/activating .................145
General information .......................143
Important safety notes ..................143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 78
Trunk ............................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 788
Index

Emergency spare wheel
Important safety note s.................. 337
Points to remember .......................337
Removing ....................................... 337
Stowing .......................................... 338
Technical data ............................... 340
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .55
Safety guideline s............................. 39
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message ............................ 225
ECO start/stop function ................143
Engine number ............................... 343
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 298
Starting problems ..........................147
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............142
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 303
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 276
Additives ........................................ 346
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 346
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption ....275
Temperature (on-board computer) .206
Viscosity ........................................ 346
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...207
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................62
Display message ............................ 211
ETS .................................................. 61
Function/notes ................................ 61 General notes
.................................. 61
Important safety information ...........62
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 61
Exhaust check ................................... 163
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 283
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................104
Folding in/out (automatically). ......104
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...104
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Storing the parking position ..........104
Eyeglasses compartment .................255 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...344
Fire extinguisher ............................... 289
First-aid kit ......................................... 288
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................290
Preparing the vehicle .....................289
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 291
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 272
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption statistics ..................195
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 196
Displaying the range ......................196
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 345 Index
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OCS
Faults .............................................. .49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 195
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 206
Assistance menu ........................... 200
Audio menu ................................... 198
Convenience submenu ..................205
Displaying a service message ........279
Display messages ..........................210
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Factory settings submenu .............202
Important safety notes ..................192
Instrument cluster submenu ..........202
Lighting submenu .......................... 203
Menu overview .............................. 195
Message memory .......................... 210
Navigation menu ............................ 197
Operation ....................................... 193
RACETIMER ................................... 207
Service menu ................................. 201
Settings menu ............................... 202
Standard displa y............................ 195
Telephone menu ............................ 199
Trip menu ...................................... 195
Vehicle submenu ........................... 205
Video DVD operation .....................199
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................24
Important safety notes ....................23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................21
Outside temperature display ...........193
Overhead control panel ......................34 P
Paint code number ............................342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...281
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 159
Important safety notes ..................159Parking brake
................................ 160
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 213
Electric parking brake ....................160
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes ..................183
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................182
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 180
Important safety notes ..................180
Problem (malfunction) ...................183
Range of the sensors .....................181
Warning displa y............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................49
Problems (malfunction) .................. 220
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .284
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 216
Operation ........................................ .50
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Program selector button ..................151 Index
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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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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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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
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Introduction

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
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