2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class display

Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 330
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 330
Labeling (overview) ........................ 326
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 331
Load index .....................................3 28
Load index (definition) ................... 331
M+S tires ....................................... 312
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 330
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 331
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................ .331
Maximum tire load ......................... 328
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 331
MOExtended tires .......................... 312
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 331
Overview ........................................ 310
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .331
Replacing ....................................... 332
Service life ..................................... 312
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 331
Speed rating (definition) ................ 330
Storing .......................................... .332
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 329
Summer tires ................................. 312
Temperature .................................. 325
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 331
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .331
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 331
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 330
Tire size (data) ............................... 337
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 326
Tire tread ....................................... 311
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 331
Total load limit (definition) ............. 332
Traction ......................................... 325
Traction (definition) ....................... 332
Tread wea r..................................... 325
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 324 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 330
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 332
Wheel and tire combination ........... 339
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 330
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 303
Installing the towing eye ................ 304
Removing the towing eye ............... 304
With the rear axle raised ................ 305
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 305
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 306
Important safety notes .................. 303
Installing the towing eye ................ 304
Removing the towing eye ............... 304
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 151
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 305
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 288
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 197
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 198
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 82
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 81
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 82
Overview .......................................... 80
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 240
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Opening dimensions ...................... 353
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 35318
Index

Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 241
General notes .................................. 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 260
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 238
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 27
Loading .......................................... 322
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 336
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 334
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 333
Towing away .................................. 303
Tow-starting ................................... 303
Transporting .................................. 305
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 353
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 353
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 353 Vehicle emergency locking
................ 80
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 346
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 292
Video Operating the DVD ........................ .201
VIN ...................................................... 346 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 245
Brakes .......................................... .245
Check Engine ................................. 251
Coolant .......................................... 251
Distance warning ........................... 253
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 253
ESP ®
.............................................. 247
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 248
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. .41
Reserve fuel .................................. .251
Restraint system ............................ 250
Seat belt ........................................ 244
SPORT handling mode ................... 248
Tire pressure monitor .................... 254
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 242
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 336
Wheel chock ...................................... 333
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 332
Checking ........................................ 311
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 333
Emergency spare wheel ................. 341
Important safety notes .................. 310
Interchanging/changing ................ 332
Mounting a new wheel ................... 336
Mounting a wheel .......................... 333
Overview ........................................ 310
Removing a wheel .......................... 335
Storing .......................................... .332 Index
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Tightening torque ........................... 336
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 337
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Inserting and removing .................... 90
Preparing for installation .................. 90
see AIRGUIDE
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 281
Notes ............................................. 352
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................2 42
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 312
Slippery road surfaces ................... 169
Snow chains .................................. 313
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 312
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 312
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes .................. 118
Replacing ....................................... 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ................................................. .288
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 130 20
Index

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
0043
Speedometer with seg-
ments
195
0044
Fuel gage
0087
Tachometer 195 Function Page
0085
Coolant temperature 194
0083
Multifunction display 196
0084
Instrument cluster lighting 194Instrument cluster
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
0043
Multifunction display 196
0044
COMAND display; see the
separate operating instruc-
tions
0087 0059
Switches on the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions 0085 0076
Rejects or ends a call 201
Exits phone book/redial
memory
0061
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory 00810082
Adjusts the volume
0063
Mute Function Page
0083
00590065
Selects a menu 195
00630064
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
195
0076
Confirms your selection 195
Hiding display messages 212
0084 0038
Back 195
Switches off the Voice Con-
trol System; see the sepa-
rate operating instructions Multifunction steering wheel
33At a glance

ignition is switched on and then goes out
again.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up for approximately six seconds.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
then displays the status of the front-
passenger front air bag. If the status of the
front-passenger front air bag changes while
the vehicle is in motion, an air bag display
message may appear in the instrument clus-
ter (Y page 224). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour-ney.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
R is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated. They will then not be deployed in the event of an accident.
R does not light up : the front-passenger
front air bag is enabled. If, in the event of an accident, all deployment criteria are met,
the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed. G
WARNING
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp is lit, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It will not be deployed in the event of
an accident and cannot perform its intended
protective function. A person in the front-
passenger seat could then, for example, come
into contact with the vehicle's interior, espe-
cially if the person is sitting too close to the
dashboard. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa- bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible.
R the person is seated correctly.
Make sure, both before and during the jour-
ney, that the status of the front-passenger
front air bag is correct. G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a child restraint system on the front-passenger seat and the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
off, the front-passenger front air bag can
deploy in the event of an accident. The child
could be struck by the air bag. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that the front-passenger front air
bag has been disabled. The PASSENGER AIR
BAG OFF indicator lamp must be lit. G
WARNING
If you secure a child in a forward-facing child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat
and you position the front-passenger seat too close to the dashboard, in the event of an
accident, the child could:
R come into contact with the vehicle's inte-
rior if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indi-
cator lamp is lit, for example
R be struck by the air bag if the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is off
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Move the front-passenger seat as far back as
possible. Always make sure that the shoulder belt strap is correctly routed from the vehicle
belt loop to the shoulder belt guide on the
child restraint system. The shoulder belt strap
must be routed forwards and downwards
from the vehicle belt loop. Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions. 50
Occupant safetySafety

G
DANGER
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit after the system self-test, the front-passenger front air bag is disabled. It willnot be deployed in the event of an accident. In
this case, the front-passenger front air bag
cannot perform its intended protective func-
tion, e.g. when a person is seated in the front- passenger seat.
That person could, for example, come into
contact with the vehicle's interior, especially
if the person is sitting too close to the dash-
board. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
When the front-passenger seat is occupied,
always ensure that:
R the classification of the person in the front-
passenger seat is correct and the front-
passenger front air bag is enabled or disa-
bled in accordance with the person in the
front-passenger seat
R the person is seated properly with a cor-
rectly fastened seatbelt
R the front-passenger seat has been moved
back as far back as possible
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp remains lit when it should not, the front- passenger seat may not be used. Do not
install a child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat. Have the Occupant Classifi-
cation System (OCS) checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist work-
shop. G
WARNING
Objects between the seat surface and the
child restraint system could affect OCS oper- ation. This could result in the front-passengerair bag not functioning as intended during an
accident. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Do not place any objects between the seat
surface and the child restraint system. The
entire base of the child restraint system 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. Always comply with the child restraint system manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions.
After the system self-test, the PASSENGER
AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp displays the sta-
tus of the front-passenger front air bag
(Y page 49).
For more information about the OCS, see
"Problems with the Occupant Classification
System" (Y page 53). 52
Occupant safetySafety

Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 61)
R BAS (Brake Assist System) (Y page 62)
R BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
(Y page 62)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 63)
R EBD (Electronic Brake forceDistribution)
(Y page 67)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 67)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 67) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety sys-
tems can neither reduce the risk of accident
nor override the laws of physics. Driving
safety systems are merely aids designed to
assist driving. You are responsible for the dis- tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed
and for braking in good time. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road
and weather conditions and maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front. Drive care- fully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special atten- tion to the notes on tires, recommended
minimum tire tread depths, etc.
(Y page 310).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
The yellow 0025ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 61). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 245) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 213).
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/ h), regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even if
you only brake gently.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit- uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. Driving safety systems
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