2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class turn signal

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Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Check Front Left Check Front Left
Turn Signal Turn Signal
or
Check Front Right
Check Front Right
Turn Signal Turn Signal The front left-hand or front right-hand turn signal is defective.
X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 115).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Mirror Check Left Mirror
Turn Signal Turn Signal
or
Check
Check Right
RightMirror
Mirror
Turn Signal
Turn Signal The turn signal in the left-hand or right-hand exterior mirror is
defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Check
Center
Center Brake
Brake
Lamp
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Brake Check Left Brake
Lamp Lamp
orCheck
Check
Right Brake Lamp
Right Brake Lamp The left or right-hand brake lamp is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Tail Check Left Tail
and Brake Lamps and Brake Lamps
or
Check Right Tail
Check Right Tail
and Brake Lamps and Brake Lamps The left or right-hand tail lamp/brake lamp is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left High Check Left High
Beam Beam
orCheck
Check
Right High Beam
Right High Beam The left or right-hand high beam is defective.
X Check whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself
(Y page 115).
or
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
License Plate Lamp License Plate Lamp The left or right-hand license plate lamp is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Check Left Fog Check Left Fog
Lamp Lamp
orCheck
Check
Right Fog Lamp
Right Fog Lamp The left-hand or right-hand front fog lamp is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 226
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Before performing these steps, make sure
that new batteries have been installed in
garage door drive remote control 0083.
R Note that some remote controls only trans-
mit for a limited amount of time (the indi-
cator lamp on the remote control goes out).
Press button 0084on remote control 0083again
before transmission ends.
R Align the antenna cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal recep-tion/transmission.
Opening/closing the garage door After it has been programed, the integrated
garage door opener performs the function of
the garage door system remote control.
Please also read the operating instructions
for the garage door system.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 139).
X Press button 0044,0087or0085 which you have
programed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code: indi-
cator lamp 0043lights up green.
Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp 0043flashes green.
The transmitter will transmit a signal as long
as the button is pressed. The transmission is halted after a maximum of ten seconds and
indicator lamp 0043lights up yellow. Press but-
ton 0044, 0087or0085 again if necessary.
Clearing the memory Make sure that you clear the memory of the
integrated garage door opener before selling
the vehicle.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 139).
X Press and hold buttons 0044and 0085.
The indicator lamp initially lights up yellow
and then green.
X Release buttons 0044and 0085.
The memory of the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared. Compass
Calling up the compass Compass
0044displays the compass direction
in which the vehicle is currently traveling: N N,
NE
NE, E
E,SE
SE, S
S, SW
SW, W
Wor NW
NW.
To receive a correct display in rear-view mir-
ror 0043, the compass must be calibrated and
the magnetic field zone set. Features
273Stowage and features Z

windshield or wiper blades. There is a risk of
injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before cleaning the windshield or wiper blades.
! Do not pull the wiper blade. Otherwise,
the wiper blade could be damaged.
! Do not clean wiper blades too often and
do not rub them too hard. Otherwise, the
graphite coating could be damaged. This
could cause wiper noise.
! Hold the wiper arm securely when folding
back. The windshield could be damaged if
the wiper arm smacks against it suddenly.
X Fold the windshield wiper arms away from
the windshield.
X Carefully clean the wiper blades with a
damp cloth.
X Fold the windshield wiper arms back again
before switching on the ignition.
Cleaning the exterior lighting !
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths which are suitable for plastic light
lenses. Unsuitable cleaning agents or
cleaning cloths could scratch or damage
the plastic light lenses.
X Clean the plastic lenses of the exterior
lighting using a wet sponge and a mild
cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car
shampoo or cleaning cloths.
Mirror turn signals !
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths that are suitable for plastic lenses.
Unsuitable cleaning agents or cleaning
cloths could scratch or damage the plastic lenses of the mirror turn signals.
X Clean the plastic lenses of the mirror turn
signals in the exterior mirror housing using
a wet sponge and mild cleaning agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or cleaning
cloths.
Cleaning the sensors !
If you clean the sensors with a power
washer, make sure that you keep a dis-
tance of at least 11.8 in (30 cm) between
the vehicle and the power washer nozzle.
Information about the correct distance is
available from the equipment manufac-
turer. X
Clean sensors 0043of the driving systems
with water, car shampoo and a soft cloth.
Cleaning the exhaust pipe G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe and tail pipe trim can
become very hot. If you come into contact
with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
! Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents such as sanitary
cleansers or wheel cleaners. Care
287Maintenance and care Z

Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
! The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP ®
could other-
wise damage the brake system.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 111).
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
X When leaving the vehicle, take the Smart-
Key or the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is important that you observe the
safety instructions (Y page 303).Towing a vehicle with both axles on
the ground G
WARNING
You can no longer steer the vehicle if the
steering wheel lock has been engaged. There is a risk of an accident.
Always switch off the ignition when towing the
vehicle with a tow cable or a tow bar.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 111).
i When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal a change of direc- tion. In this case, only the indicator lamps
for the direction of travel flash. When you
reset the combination switch, the hazard
warning flashers start flashing again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed. X
Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.
or
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the electric parking brake.
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(Y page 303). Transporting the vehicle
! You may only secure the vehicle by the
wheels, not by parts of the vehicle such as axle or steering components. Otherwise,
the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal fully and shift to
neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
X Move the selector lever to N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the electric parking brake.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
fully depress the clutch pedal and engage
first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
move the selector lever to P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock.
X Secure the vehicle. Towing and tow-starting
305Breakdown assistance Z