2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER clock

You cannot unlock the vehicle centrally from
the inside if the vehicle has been locked with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
If the vehicle has been locked using the
locking button for the central locking, or has
been locked automatically, and a door is
opened from the inside:
R the vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had
previously been fully unlocked
R only the door which has been opened form
the inside is unlocked if only the driver's
door had been previously unlocked Automatic locking feature
:
Disarming
; Arming
X To disarm: press and hold button :for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To arm: press and hold button ;for about
five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning.
You could therefore lock yourself out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer. You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y
page 205). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered ( Ypage 67).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 72).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door and the
trunk lid.
X Press the locking button (Y page 77).78
DoorsOpening and closing

X
Check whether the locking knob on the
front-passenger door is still visible. If
necessary, press the locking knob down by
hand (Y page 77).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 72).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. 1
To lock
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Trunk
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction. Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
! Only close the trunk once the roof is
lowered completely. Otherwise, you could
damage the roof.
If you close the trunk lid before the roof is
lowered completely, the loading aid switch
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 350).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
R opened/closed from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R locked separately
R unlocked with the mechanical key
R opened with the emergency release button Trunk lid reversing feature
The trunk lid is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the trunk lid during the
closing procedure. The trunk lid opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing
feature is only an aid and is not a substitute
for your attentiveness to the trunk lid while it
is closing. Trunk
79Opening and closing Z

Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X Close the trunk lid.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 72). 1
Basic position
2 To lock
X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise from
position 1to position 2.
X Remove the mechanical key.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
If the trunk cannot be unlocked with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system
will be triggered ( Ypage 67).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 72).
X Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid
lock as far as it will go. 1
Basic position
2 To unlock
X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as it will go from position 1to
position 2.
X Pull the trunk lid handle.
The trunk is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back to position
1 and remove it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i When you lock the vehicle ( Ypage 78),
the trunk is also locked. Trunk emergency release
You can unlock the trunk lid from the inside
with the emergency release button. X
Press emergency release button :briefly.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens.
The trunk lid can be unlocked with the trunk
lid emergency release when the vehicle is
stationary or while driving. Trunk
81Opening and closing Z

X
Slide cover :up and remove it.
X To install: insert cover :again and slide
down until it engages.
Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps) X
Remove the cover in the front wheel
housing (Y page 115).
X Turn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Press retainer ;up.
X Remove connector =with the bulb.
X Pull the bulb out of connector =.
X Insert the new bulb into connector =and
into bracket for retainer ;.
Make sure the bulb is positioned correctly.
X Press retainer ;down.
X Attach housing cover :and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
X Replace the cover in the front wheel
housing (Y page 115). High-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps)/cornering lamps (Bi-Xenon
headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover :counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X At the bulb holder, push the bulb upwards,
disconnect it and pull it out of bulb
holder ;.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ;,
push it down and secure it in place.
X Attach housing cover :and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Side marker lamps (halogen
headlamps) Due to their location, have the bulbs in the
side marker lamp changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.116
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

Turn signals (halogen headlamps)
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn bulb holder :counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder :.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder :.
X Insert bulb holder :and turn it clockwise
until it engages. Changing the rear bulbs
Backup Light X
Switch off the lights.
X Make sure that the roof is closed.
X Open the trunk.
X Turn and pull out buffer stop ;.
X Unclip catch :for side paneling =. X
Reach upwards into side paneling =,
loosen and pull downwards until
holder ?of the backup lamp is easily
accessible.
X Pull out bulb holder ?.
X Pull out the bulb.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder ?.
X Insert holder ?until it engages.
X re-install side paneling =precisely.
X Clip in catch :for side paneling =.
X Push in and tighten buffer stop ;. Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping takes place when
the windshield is dry.
If it is necessary to switch on the windshield
wipers in dry weather conditions, always
use washer fluid when operating the
windshield wipers.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash. Windshield
wipers
117Lights and windshield wipers Z

when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched
off.
ECO start/stop function During automatic engine switch-off, the ECO
start/stop function only operates at a
reduced capacity. If you require full climate
control capacity, the ECO start/stop function
can be deactivated by pressing the ECO
button (Y page 145). Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
General notes When the climate control is switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
i Activate climate control primarily using
the à button (Y page 129).
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To activate: turn airflow control C
clockwise to the desired position (except
position 0) (Ypage 123).
X To deactivate: turn airflow control C
counter-clockwise to position
0(Y page 123). Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To switch on: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the ^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To switch off: press the^button.
The indicator lamp in the ^button lights
up. Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
General notes If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
The "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is only available when the engine is
running. The air inside the vehicle is cooled
and dehumidified according to the
temperature selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.Operating the climate control systems
127Climate control

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The indicator lamp in
the
¿/Á button
flashes three times or
remains off. The
"Cooling with air
dehumidification"
function cannot be
switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally
when the "Cooling with air dehumidification"
function is activated. If necessary, cooling
with air dehumidification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
deactivate the cooling with air-
dehumidification function only briefly.
Activating/switching X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated. X
To switch to manual mode: press the
_ button.
or
X Press the IorK button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Setting the temperature
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To increase/reduce: turn control:
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 123).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To increase/reduce: turn control:or
B clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 125).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Operating the climate control systems
129Climate control

Setting the air distribution
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X Press one or more of the P,O,
¯ buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lights up
briefly.
The following air distribution settings can be
selected:
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
i You can also activate several air
distribution settings simultaneously. To do
this, press multiple air distribution buttons.
The air is then directed through various
vents.
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
The following air distribution settings can be
selected:
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell air
vents
S Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
¯ Directs air through the defroster vents
b Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents 2a
Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center, side and footwell air
vents3
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. You can only close the side air
vents, by fully closing the adjuster on the
side air vents (Y page 135). Setting the airflow
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To increase/reduce: turn controlC
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 123).
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To increase/reduce: press theKor
I button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with dual-zone
automatic climate control on vehicles for
Canada.
X To switch on: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up. The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
X To switch off: press buttoná.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out. The temperature setting for the
2 Canada only.
3 Canada only. 130
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