2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER brake light

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp .................................2 52
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 51
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 129
Active light function ......................... 114
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 62
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ............................ .115
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Additional speedometer ................... 213
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 347
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 112
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 126
Air filter (white display message) .... 237
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 135
Setting .......................................... .135
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .136
Setting the centre air vents ........... 136
Setting the side air vents .............. .136
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 47
Introduction ..................................... 45 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ..........................................
.41
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger ) ....................................... 46
Important safety gu idelines ............ .45
Sidebag ............................................ 47
Triggering ......................................... 47
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 91
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/of f........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 136
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 68
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 68
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 68
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 219
Anti-glare film .................................... 277
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 167
Ashtray ............................................... 268
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 210
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 210
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Hiding a service message .............. 285
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 285
Service message ............................ 285
Special service requirements ......... 286
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68 4
Index

ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................ .212
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ............................ .191
ATTENTION ASSIST
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 207
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 233
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .147
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 146
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 153
Automatic drive program .............. .155
Changing gear ............................... 153
Display message ............................ 245
Driving tips ................................... .153
Emergency running mode .............. 158
Kickdown ....................................... 153
Manual drive program .................... 155
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 156
Overview ........................................ 152
Problem (fault) ............................... 158
Program selector button ................ 154
Pulling away ................................... 144
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 158
Selector lever ................................ 152
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 154
Transmission position display ........ 152
Transmission positions .................. 153
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 158B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 61 Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 303
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes .................. 300
Jump starting ................................. 304
Overview ........................................ 300
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 47
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 212
Display message ............................ 239
Notes/function .............................. 194
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 280
Closing ........................................... 281
Display message ............................ 247
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening ......................................... 281
Boot
Emergency release .......................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 82
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 82
Overview .......................................... 81
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 247
Opening dimensions ...................... 349
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 349
Boot separator
Display message ............................ 248
General notes .................................. 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Bottle holders .................................... 267
Brake
EBD .................................................. 66
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Index
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Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 229
Notes ............................................. 348
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 62
Display message ............................ 232
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 61
BAS PLUS ........................................ 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 348
Display message ............................ 223
Driving tips .................................... 166
High-performance brake system .... 167
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 163
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 30
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities (technical data) ............... 342
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 286
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 286
Carpets .......................................... 292
Display ........................................... 290
Exhaust pipe .................................. 290
Exterior lighting ............................. 289
Gear or selector lever .................... 291
High-pressure cleaner .................... 287
Interior ........................................... 290 Matt paintwork .............................. 288
Note
s............................................. 286
Paint .............................................. 288
Plastic trim .................................... 290
Roof lining ...................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 292
Seat cove r..................................... 291
Sensors ......................................... 290
Steering wheel ............................... 291
Trim pieces .................................... 291
Washing by hand ........................... 287
Wheels ........................................... 288
Windows ........................................ 289
Wiper blades .................................. 289
Wooden trim .................................. 291
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 216
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 73
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 119
Main-beam headlamp s................... 119
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 119
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Standing lamps .............................. 119
Turn signals (front) ......................... 120
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 52
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 55
On the front-passenger seat ............ 54
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 55
Recommendations ........................... 58
Suitable positions ............................ 57
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 52
Cigarette lighter ................................ 268
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 289
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 127
Controlling automaticall y............... 131 6
Index

Diesel
.................................................. 345
Digital speedometer .........................205
Dipped-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 231
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 110
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 214
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .237
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 249
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 285
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 222
Engine ............................................ 234
General information ....................... 222
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 222
Key ................................................ 249
Lights ............................................. 231
Safety systems .............................. 223
Tyres .............................................. 243
Vehicle .......................................... .245
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .210
Distance recorder
see Trip meter
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) ................................................. .260
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 178
Display message ............................ 240
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 177
Driving tips ................................... .179
Function/notes ............................ .171
Important safety notes .................. 172
Selecting ........................................ 173
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .80
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 73 Control panel ..................................
.37
Display message ............................ 247
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
Opening (from the inside) ................ 79
Doors
Overview .......................................... 78
Draught stop
Inserting and removing .................... 90
Preparing for fitting .......................... 90
see AIRGUIDE
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 155
Display ........................................... 152
Manual ........................................... 155
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 156
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 286
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 110
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 61
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 66
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 66
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 62
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 63
Important safety guidelines ............. 60
Overview .......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................ 66
Driving system
Dynamic handling package ............ 182
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 191
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 194
Cruise control ................................ 168
Display message ............................ 237
Distronic Plus ................................ 171 8
Index

Tank content/reserve fuel .............3
43
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 160
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 237
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 343
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 295
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .310
Before changing ............................ .310
Fuse box in the boot ..................... .310
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 310
Important safety notes .................. 309 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 273
Frequencies ................................... 273
General notes ................................ 271
Important safety notes .................. 271
Opening/closing the garage door .. 273
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 271
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .219
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 219
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 21
Glove compartment .......................... 264H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Display message ............................ 249
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100 Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headbag
Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 47
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 113
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 349
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 116
Topping up the cleaning system .... 284
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 287
Hill start assist .................................. 145
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................ .183
Horn ...................................................... 28 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 68
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 257
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 258
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 260
Engine diagnostics ......................... 257
SPORT handling mode ................... 255
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 232
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 281
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 214 Index
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Important safety notes .................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 50
Odometer
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 19
Assistance menu ........................... 210
Audio menu ................................... 207
Convenience submenu .................. 217
Display messages .......................... 222
Displaying a service message ....... .285
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Factory setting submenu .............. .218
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 213
Light submenu ............................... 214
Menu overview .............................. 203
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation menu ............................ 205
Operating the TV ............................ 208
Operating video DVD ..................... 207
Operation ....................................... 201
RACETIMER ................................... 219
Service menu ................................. 212
Settings menu ............................... 213
Standard displa y............................ 204
Telephone menu ............................ 208
Trip menu ...................................... 204
Vehicle submenu ........................... 216
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Important safety note ...................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 201
Overhead control panel ...................... 36P
Paint code .......................................... 342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 288
Panic alarm .......................................... 40 Park Assist
Parking Guidance ........................... 188
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 163
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 226
Electric parking brake .................... 163
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 188
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 119
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 187
Driving system ............................... 185
Function/note s............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Problem (fault) ............................... 188
Sensor rang e................................. 185
Warning display ............................. 186
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 56
Petrol .................................................. 344
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 290
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 50
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 230 14
Index

PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 211
Display message ............................2 30
Function/notes ................................ 66
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Program selector button .................. 154
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobiliser ...................................... 68
Interior motion sensor ..................... 69
Tow-away protectio n ........................69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Manual transmission ..................... .144 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 219
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Display message ............................ 238
Radiator cover ................................... 281
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 207
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .104
Dipping (manual) ........................... 103
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 158
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 344 Refuelling process ......................... 159
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........158
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 271
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 117
Overview of bulb types .................. 118
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 237
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Residual heat (climate control) ........135
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 230
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Rev counter ........................................ 201
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 152
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 151
Reversible floor (boot) ......................266
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 83
Reversing function
Boot lid ............................................ 81
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 233
Roof
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 89
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 88
Overview .......................................... 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Relocking ......................................... 89
Roof carrier ........................................ 266 Index
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Implied warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings.
These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. airbag
deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture This data is of an exclusively technical nature
and can be used to:
R assist in recognising and rectifying faults
and defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data mem- ory and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network (including manufacturers) using special diag-
nostic testers. More detailed information is
obtained from it, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the fault memory or is
continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if neces-
sary, under consultation with an authorised
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emergency. Introduction
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