2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class rear view mirror

Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpet s .......................................... 289
Car wash ........................................ 284
Display .......................................... .288
Exhaust pipe .................................. 287
Exterior lights ................................ 287
Gear or selector lever .................... 288
Interior .......................................... .288
Matte finish ................................... 286
Notes ............................................. 283
Paint .............................................. 285
Plastic trim ................................... .288
Power washer ................................ 285
Roof lining ...................................... 289
Seat belt ........................................ 289
Seat cover ..................................... 289
Sensors ......................................... 287
Steering wheel ............................... 288
Trim pieces ................................... .288
Washing by hand ........................... 284
Wheels .......................................... .286
Windows ........................................ 286
Wiper blades .................................. 286
Wooden trim .................................. 288
Car key
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 284
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Center console Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 207
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .72
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 117
Side marker lamps (rear) .............. .116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 116
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Special seat belt retractor .............. .58Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 260
Cleaning Mirror turn signal .......................... .287
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 123
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automatically .............. .129
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Defrosting the windows ................. 131
Defrosting the windshield .............. 131
General notes ................................ 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 131
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 124
Overview of systems ..................... .122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Refrigerant ..................................... 352
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 353
Setting the air distribution ............. 130
Setting the airflow ......................... 130
Setting the air vents ..................... .134
Setting the temperature ................ 129
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 132
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .130
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 342
see Emergency spare wheel 6
Index

Preparing the vehicle ..................... 292
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 294
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 74
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 349
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 198
Displaying the range ..................... .198
Driving tips ................................... .165
E10 ................................................ 348
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 348
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 348
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 348
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 292
Fuses Allocation chart ............................ .306
Before changing ............................ .306
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 307
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 306 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 273
General notes ................................ 270
Important safety notes .................. 270 Opening/closing the garage door .. 273
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 271
Gasoline ............................................. 348
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .208
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .256 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 242
Head bags
Display message ............................ 222
Operation ......................................... 48
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 352
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 181
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .181
Hood
Closing .......................................... .279
Display message ............................ 240
Important safety notes .................. 278
Opening ......................................... 278
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 16810
Index

Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking .......................... .80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 207
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulb s.............................. 116
Display message ............................ 225
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 108
Switching on/of f........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 99 M
M+S tires ............................................ 312
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 92
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 150
Gear lever ...................................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 142
Shift recommendation ................... 151
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
mbrace Call priority .................................... 265
Display message ............................ 220
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 266
Downloading routes ....................... 269
Emergency call .............................. 263
General notes ................................ 261
Geo fencing ................................... 269
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 268
MB info call button ........................ 265
Remote vehicle locking .................. 267
Roadside Assistance button .......... 264 Search & Send ............................... 266
Self-test ......................................... 262
Speed alert .................................... 269
System .......................................... 262
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 270
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 267
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 201
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 212
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 201
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended tires .............................. 293
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ...................... 336
Mounting a new whee l................... 336
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 333
Raising the vehicl e......................... 334
Removing a whee l.......................... 335
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 333
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 196
Permanent display ......................... 205
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 95
Overview .......................................... 33 12
Index

PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 184
Driving system ...............................1 82
Function/notes ............................ .182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Range of the sensors ..................... 183
Warning displa y............................. 184
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 224
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 288
Power washers .................................. 285
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 220
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 221
Function/note s................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Program selector button .................. 153
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Manual transmission ...................... 142 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 209
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 231 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 200
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/of f........................... 110
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/of f........................... 132
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 352
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Refueling 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 .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 231
Warning lamp ................................. 251
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system Display message ............................ 221
Introduction ..................................... 40 14
Index

Overhead control panel
Function Page
0043
003D
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 113
0044
004A
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 114
0087
00B7
Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL 92
0085
003D
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 113
0083
0033
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 113
0084
Eyeglasses compartment 257 Function Page
006B
00D9
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 265
006C
Rear-view mirror 103
006D
Buttons for the garage door
opener 273
006E
0052
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace sys-
tem) 264
006F
0053
SOS button (mbrace
system) 26336
Overhead control panelAt a glance

Useful information
i This Operator's manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). Correct driver's seat position
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 97).
X Make sure that seat 0087is adjusted prop-
erly.
Manual seat adjustment (Y page 98)
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 98)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible
R you are sitting in a normal upright position
R you can fasten the seat belt properly R
you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position
R you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported
R you can depress the pedals properly
X Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back of your head is supported at eye level by the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 100).
X Make sure that steering wheel 0043is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(Y page 101)
Adjusts the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 101)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 42).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt 0044properly (Y page 44).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your shoul-
der
R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-
ror and the exterior mirrors (Y page 103) in
such a way that you have a good view of
road and traffic conditions.
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror settings (Y page 106). 96
Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever 0043
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Visible objects are actually closer than they appear. This means that you could mis-
judge the distance from road users traveling
behind, e.g. when changing lane. There is a
risk of an accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. G
WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the dis-
tance from road users traveling behind, e.g.
when changing lane. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder. X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press button 0043for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button 0044for the right-hand exte-
rior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button 0087as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button 0087up, down, to
the right or to the left.
The exterior mirror must be set to a position
that provides you with a good overview of
traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated after starting the vehicle if the rear window
defroster is switched on and the outside tem-
perature is low. Mirror heating lasts up to 10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster. Mirrors
103Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 0043.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y page 208):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the out-
side.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again automat-
ically as soon as you unlock the vehicle and
then open the driver's or front-passenger
door.
i The exterior mirrors do not fold out if they
have been folded in manually.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding exte-
rior mirrors: press and hold mirror-folding button
0043until you hear a click and then the
mirrors engage in position (Y page 104).
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 103). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
WARNING
Electrolyte may escape if the glass in an auto- matic anti-glare mirror breaks. The electrolyte
is harmful and causes irritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes, res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is a risk of injury.
If you come into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
R Rinse off the electrolyte from your skin
immediately with water.
R Immediately rinse the electrolyte out of
your eyes thoroughly with clean water.
R If the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
R If electrolyte comes into contact with your
skin or hair or is swallowed, seek medical
attention immediately.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with electrolyte.
R If an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior light-
ing is switched on. 104
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and
mirrors