2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER warning 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

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

Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................
.134
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129
Demisting the windows .................. 133
Demisting the windscreen ............. 133
Indicator lamp ................................ 131
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 128
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 127
Overview of systems ..................... .126
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 134
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 131
Setting the air distribution ............. 132
Setting the air vents ..................... .135
Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 133
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .132
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 128
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Combination switch .......................... 113
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 134
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 283 Display message ............................ 234
Important safety notes .................. 348
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 219
Temperature gauge ........................ 200
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .114
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 117
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 241
Driving system ............................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 169
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 169
Selecting ........................................ 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 267
Important safety notes .................. 267 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................ .111
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 214
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 215
Interior lighting .............................. 216
Diagnostics connection ......................23 Index
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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

Problem (fault) ...............................1
50
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 347
Checking the oil level ..................... 282
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 282
Display message ............................ 236
Filling capacity ............................... 347
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 282
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 219
Topping up ..................................... 282
Viscosity ........................................ 347
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 21
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 219
Characteristics ................................. 63
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 64
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ..................... .64
Display message ............................ 223
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/note s................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Important safety guidelines ............. 63
Warning lamp ................................. 254
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 290
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 104
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 218
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Parking position ............................. 105
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 295
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 327
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 328
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 324
Raising the vehicl e......................... 325
Removing a whee l.......................... 327
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 325
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 296
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 297
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 276
Foglamps
Extended rang e.............................. 115
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 273
Mobile phone ................................. 340
Two-way radio ................................ 340
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 233
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption information .............. 346
Consumption statistics .................. 204
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 204
Displaying the range ...................... 204
Driving tips .................................... 165
E10 ................................................ 344
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 344
Important safety notes .................. 343
Low outside temperature s............. 346
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Quality (diesel )............................... 345
Refuelling ....................................... 158 10
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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Display message ............................ 233
Overview ........................................ 114
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 214
Interior lighting
Automatic control syste m.............. 117
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Emergency lighting ........................ 117
Manual control ............................... 117
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 215
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 70
Function ........................................... 69
Priming ............................................ 70
Switching off .................................... 70 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 295
Using ............................................. 325
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 304K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 75
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience opening feature .......... 85
Display message ............................ 249
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 73
Emergency key element ................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 77
Modifying the programming ............. 74
Opening/closing the roo f................ 89
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Key positions
Key ................................................ 141
KEYLESS GO .................................. 141
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 85 Display message ............................ 249
Locking ............................................ 73
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 143
Start/Stop button .......................... 141
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 153
Manual drive progra m.................... 157 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 212
Display message ............................ 238
Function/information .................... 195
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 219
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 232
Light sensor (display message) ....... 233
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 214
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 216
Active light function ....................... 114
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 114
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 111
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Foglamps ....................................... 111
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
Headlamp flashe r........................... 113
Headlamp range ............................ 112
Light switch ................................... 110
Main-beam headlamp s................... 113
Misted up headlamp s.................... 116
Motorway mode ............................. 114
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear foglamp ................................. 112
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 215
Side lamps ..................................... 112 12
Index

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