2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER Owners Manual

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Useful information
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Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos- sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 24). Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, lug-
gage nets or stowage nets.
R Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the boot. Glove compartment X
To open: pull handle :and open glove
compartment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages.
The glove compartment flap contains brack-
ets for coins, pens, and credit and service
cards. The glove compartment can be locked and
unlocked using the emergency key element.
X To lock: insert the emergency key element
into the lock and turn it to position 2.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key ele-
ment into the lock and turn it to position
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Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
X
To open: push button :up and raise arm-
rest ;.
The stowage compartment can be locked and
unlocked centrally using the key (Y page 73).
i Depending on the vehicle equipment, a
12 V power socket, USB port or a Media
Interface is installed in the stowage com-
partment. A Media Interface is a universal
interface for portable audio equipment, e.g.
for an iPod ®
or MP3 player (see the sepa-
rate Audio or COMAND Online operating
instructions).
Spectacles compartment X
To open: press marking :.
Make sure that the spectacles compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion. Stowage compartment in the centre
console
X
To open: briefly press the lower section of
cover :.
X To remove an insert: grip the left-hand
side of the insert and pull it up and out.
X To replace an insert: press the insert into
the casing shell.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, there may be an ashtray in the centre console
instead of the stowage compartment.
Stowage compartment in front of the
armrest X
To open: slide cover :back. Stowage areas
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Stowage compartment in the doors
In the door trim, there is a ruffled pocket
;
with parking disc holder :.
Stowage box on the rear wall between
the seats A ruffled pocket is located on the rear wall
between the seats. :
Ruffled pocket Stowage net
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the rear wall
behind the driver's seat. Reversible floor panel in the boot
Using the flat side of the reversible floor panel
will give you a level boot floor. If you turn the reversible floor panel over, you can transport
objects, for example a drinks crate, on it. X
To turn over: pull up reversible floor
panel ;using strap :.
X Turn over reversible floor panel ;and re-
insert it. Attached to the reversible floor panel are two
flexible straps ;that you can use to secure
objects, for example draught stop =, when
reversible floor panel :has been turned
over. Roof carrier
! This vehicle is not designed to transport
items on the roof. Roof carriers and other
systems fitted to the roof which are not
expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for
this model may not be used, as they could
damage the vehicle and the vario-roof.
At the time of going to print, Mercedes-
Benz does not offer any roof carrier or other
roof-fitted systems for this model.
! This vehicle is not designed to transport
any items on the boot lid or to allow luggage
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ted to the boot lid. Otherwise the vehicle
and the vario-roof could be damaged. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, lug-
gage nets or stowage nets.
R Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the boot.
! Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
Cup holder in the centre console X
To open: slide cover ;back.
X To remove the insert: slide catch:
inwards on both sides in the direction of the
arrow.
X Remove the cup holder insert upwards.
X To refit the insert: place the insert in the
stowage compartment.
X Slide catch :outwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages.
You can remove the cup holder insert to clean it. Wash it with clean, lukewarm water only. Bottle holders
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(Y page 264).
! Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 0.5 kg that are stored in the bottle
holder rest on the vehicle floor. The bottle
holder could otherwise be damaged. X
Press the outer edge of button :and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder.
The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity of 0.7 lto 1.5 l.
The bottle holder does not secure bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over. Features
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Sun visors
Overview :
Mirror light
; Bracket
= Retaining strip, e.g. for a car park ticket
? Vanity mirror
A Mirror cover
i When driving at high speeds with the side
window or roof open:
If you have inserted a car park ticket into
retaining strip =, make sure that it is not
blown away by the wind.
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer ;and mirror cover A
has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
X Slide the sun visor horizontally as required. Ashtray
X
To open: push the lower section of
cover :.
The cover opens.
X To remove the insert: lift insert=up;
and out.
X To refit the insert: press insert=into the
holder until it engages. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
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Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 141).
X To open: push the lower section of
cover :.
The ashtray opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes !
If you are using all sockets in the vehicle,
make sure that you do not exceed the max- imum current draw of 55 A. Otherwise, you
will overload the fuses.
X Turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock (Y page 141).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as bulbs or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, the power to
the sockets is automatically cut. This ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket under the armrest X
Open the stowage compartment under the
armrest (Y page 265).
X Lift up the cover of socket :.
An additional socket is fitted in the centre
console on vehicles without an ashtray or a
cigarette lighter.
Socket in the front centre console X
To open: push the lower section of
cover :.
The stowage compartment opens.
X Lift up the cover of socket ;. Features
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