2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER roof

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

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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Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions)
...................................... 292
Roof switch .......................................... 88 S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 52
Children in the vehicle ..................... 51
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 217
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Cleaning the cover ......................... 291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem ...................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 99
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 290
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop Service menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 212
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 348
Coolant (engine) ............................ 348
Engine oil ....................................... 346
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 342
Washer fluid ................................... 349
Setting the air distribution ............... 132
Setting the airflow ............................ 132
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 218
On-board compute r....................... 213
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 219
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 85
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening/closing (front) ................... 84
Opening/closing all ......................... 84
Overview .......................................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Resetting ......................................... 86
Sidebag ................................................ 47
Snow chains ...................................... 317
Socket
Under the armrest ......................... 269
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 269
General notes ................................ 269
Spare wheel
Storing ........................................... 335
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Spectacles compartment ................. 265
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 211
Display message ............................ 237
Display message in the multifunc-tion display .................................... 193
Displaying ...................................... 211
Function/note s............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control 16
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be 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 Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, 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 dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console Introduction
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Centre console, lower section
Function Page
F
Stowage compartment 264
Ashtray 268
Cigarette lighter 268
Power socket 269
G
Selector lever 152
H
Stowage compartment 265
Cup holders 267
I
Stowage compartment with
Media Interface 264 Function Page
J
Roof switch cover 88
K
Audio/COMAND control-
ler; see the separate oper-
ating instructions L
Ú
Selects the drive pro-
gram 154
Ñ
Selects the drive pro-
gram (AMG vehicles) 154Centre console
35At a glance

NEVER use a rearward facing child restraint
on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it, DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the
CHILD can occur.
Rearward-facing child restraint system Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
restraint system
If you secure a child in a rearward-facing child restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always make sure that the front-passenger
front airbag is disabled. Only if the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
permanently lit (Y page 41) is the front-
passenger front airbag disabled.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 57) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper-
ating instructions.
Forward-facing child restraint system If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
always move the front-passenger seat as far
back as possible. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the child restraint system must,
as far as possible, lie flat against the backrest
of the front-passenger seat. The child
restraint system must not touch the roof or be
put under strain by the head restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat backrest and the head
restraint position accordingly. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly
routed from the front-passenger seat belt
loop to the shoulder belt guide on the child
restraint system. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forwards and downwards
from the front-passenger seat belt loop.
Always observe the information on suitable
positioning of the child restraint system
(Y page 57) in addition to the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation and oper- ating instructions. Children in the vehicle
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Suitable positioning of the child
restraint system
Introduction Only child restraint systems which are
approved in accordance with the ECE stand-
ard ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehi-
cle.
Rearward-facing child restraint systems with-
out a transponder for automatic child seat
recognition may not be installed on the front- passenger seat.
Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat – if you secure a child in a
child restraint system on the front-passenger seat:
X Always pay attention to the instructions
under "Child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat" (Y page 54).
There you will find instructions on how to
correctly route the shoulder belt strap from the front-passenger seat belt loop to the
shoulder belt guide on the child restraint
system (Y page 55).
X Move the front-passenger seat as far back
as possible and into the highest position.
X Move the backrest to an almost vertical
position.
The entire base of the child restraint sys-
tem must always rest on the seat cushion of
the front-passenger seat. The backrest of
the forwards-facing child restraint system
must, as far as possible, be resting on the
backrest of the front-passenger seat. The
child restraint system must not touch the
roof. Adjust the backrest angle accord-
ingly. Also observe the child restraint sys-
tem manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
X Move the seat cushion angle to the highest,
most vertical position.
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label and the text "Universal". Example: approval label on the child restraint sys-
tem
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be used on seats indicated with U or UF in
accordance with the "Suitability of the front-
passenger seat for attaching belted child
restraint systems" table.
Semi-universal child restraint systems are
indicated by the text "Semi-universal" on the
approval label. These can be used if the vehi- cle and the seat are listed in the child restraint
system manufacturer's vehicle model list. For more information, contact the child restraint
system manufacturer or visit their website.
Suitability of the front-passenger seat
for attaching belted child restraint sys-
tems Legend for the table:
XS
eat which is unsuitable for children in
this weight category
US uitable for child restraint systems in the
"Universal" category that are approved
for use in this weight category
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Uni-
versal" category and are approved for
use in this weight category
LS uitable for child restraint systems as
recommended; see the following table of
"Recommended child restraint systems" (Y page 58). Suitable for semi-univer-
sal child restraint systems if the vehicle
and the seat are listed in the child Children in the vehicle
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can occur if someone reaches into the vehicle
interior, for example.
Priming X
Make sure that:
R the side windows are closed
R the stowage compartment under the
armrest is closed
This will prevent false alarms.
X Make sure that:
R the roof is closed
R the doors are closed
R the boot lid is closed
Only then is the interior motion sensor
primed.
Vehicles in the Netherlands: the interior
motion sensor is primed even when the
roof is open. However, the roof should be
closed so as to prevent a false alarm.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
The interior motion sensor is primed after
approximately 30 seconds.
Switching off X
Unlock the vehicle with the key or KEY-
LESS-GO.
The interior motion sensor is automatically deactivated.
Deactivating X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Press button :.
Indicator lamp ;flashes briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the key or KEYLESS-
GO.
The interior motion sensor is deactivated.
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the inte-
rior motion sensor if you lock your vehicle
and:
R people or animals remain in the vehicle
R the side windows remain open
The interior motion sensor remains deactiva- ted until:
R the vehicle is unlocked again
R a door is opened and closed again
R the vehicle is locked again
i UK only:
your vehicle is equipped with a
double-lock function. The doors cannot be
opened from the inside if the vehicle has
been locked with the key or with KEYLESS- GO. Deactivate the interior motion sensor
before you lock the vehicle. The doors can
then be opened from the inside after the
vehicle has been locked from the outside.
Observe the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 78). 70
Protection against theftSafety