2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER trunk release

Opening and closing using the Smart-
Key
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, trunk lid or side windows. There
is a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
Opening and closing
X Close the trunk partition ( Ypage 89).
X Close the trunk lid ( Ypage 80).
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X To open: press and hold the %button
on the SmartKey until the roof is fully opened.
The roof and the rear side windows open.
The front side windows close.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the %button.
X To open the front side windows: press
and hold the %button on the SmartKey
again.
X To close: press and hold the &button
on the SmartKey until the roof is fully closed.
The roof and the side windows close.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the &button.
iWhen the roof is closed and the trunk par-
tition is open, the roof cannot be opened
using the SmartKey functions. Instead, all
of the side windows open or close simulta-
neously ( Ypage 84). Additionally, the
TrunkPartitionOpenmessage appears
in the multifunction display.
Locking the roof again
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
The roof is not locked if:
R the K symbol and the
Vario-Roofin
Operationmessage appear in the multi-
function display
R the K symbol and the
Open/Close
Vario-Roof Completelymessage
appear and you hear a warning tone.
R you hear a warning tone for up to 10 sec-
onds when pulling away or while driving.
Locking
You can lock the roof again if it is not locked fully.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press the roof switch ( Ypage 88).
Trunk partition
General notes
!To avoid damaging the roof or luggage
when folding back the roof, you should: R only load the trunk to below the trunk
partition
R not place any objects on or in front of the
trunk partition
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Opening and closing
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Rnot place any objects on the cover
behind the roll bars
R not allow the cargo to push the trunk
partition upwards
The trunk partition can be used to cover lug-
gage and loads in the trunk.
Opening and closing
X To close: pull back trunk partition :by
the handle in the direction of the arrow until
it engages on both sides in the eyelets on
the cargo compartment lip.
X To open: grip the handle of trunk parti-
tion :.
X Press the release button in the handle of
trunk partition :.
Trunk partition :is unlocked.
X Pull trunk partition :up out of the eyelets
on the cargo compartment lip.
X Push trunk partition :forwards against
the direction of the arrow by handle.
Wind screen
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the wind screen when visibility con-
ditions are good.
GWARNING
If the wind screen is incorrectly installed, it
could detach itself during a journey and
endanger other road users. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
Install the wind screen as described.
!Install or remove the wind screen only
when the roof is open. You could otherwise
damage the wind screen or the vehicle inte-
rior.
The wind screen offers protection from the
wind when driving with the roof down.
The wind screen can be installed or removed from the driver's side or passenger side.
For operations involving the wind screen, it is
preferable to be positioned on the side of the vehicle facing away from the traffic, after
stopping the vehicle in accordance with the
traffic conditions.
Installing and removing the wind screen
Preparing for installation
Preparing for installation from the left side of the
vehicle (example) :
Wind screen
;Locked latch
=Unlocked latch
X The following conditions must be fulfilled
for installation:
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Opening and closing

The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is a malfunction in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake.
X If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll-
ing away.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi- tion P.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first gear.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake if the on-board voltage is low or
there is a malfunction in the system. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
iThe electric parking brake performs a
function test at regular intervals while the
engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal.
Applying/releasing manually
X To engage: push handle :.
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, the F(USA only) or !
(Canada only) red indicator lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
iThe electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed. X
To release: switch on the ignition.
X Pull handle :.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus-
ter goes out.
iThe electric parking brake can only be
released:
R if the SmartKey is in position 1in the
ignition lock ( Ypage 139) or
R if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button
Applying automatically
The electric parking brake is applied auto- matically:
R if DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R if the HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following con-
ditions must be fulfilled:
R the engine is switched off.
R the driver's seat belt is not inserted in the
belt buckle and the driver's door is open.
R the vehicle is stationary for a lengthyperiod.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
Releasing automatically
The electric parking brake is released auto-
matically when all of the following conditions are fulfilled:
R the engine is running.
R the transmission is in position Dor R.
R the driver's seat belt is fastened.
R you depress the accelerator pedal.
If the transmission is in position R, the trunk
lid must be closed.
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Driving and parking
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Before tow-starting:R the battery must be connected
R the engine must be cold
R the exhaust system must have cooled down
When tow-starting, it is important that you
observe the safety instructions ( Ypage 305).
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps(Y page 111).
X Install the towing eye ( Ypage 306).
X Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
X Depress the clutch pedal fully, engage sec-
ond gear and keep the clutch pedal
depressed.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Tow-start the vehicle.
X Release the clutch pedal slowly; do not
depress the accelerator pedal while doingso.
X As soon as the engine starts, depress the
clutch pedal immediately and shift to neu-
tral.
X Stop at a suitable place, in accordance with
the traffic conditions.
X Depress the parking brake.
X Remove the rigid towing bar or towing rope.
X Remove the towing eye ( Ypage 306).
X Switch off the hazard warning lamps.
Fuses
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you manipulate or bridge a faulty fuse or if
you replace it with a fuse with a higher amper-
age, the electric cables could be overloaded.
This could result in a fire. There is a risk of an
accident and injury.
Always replace faulty fuses with the specified new fuses having the correct amperage.
!Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or sys-
tems could be damaged.
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the compo- nents on the circuit and their functions stop
operating.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart.
If a newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Before changing a fuse
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 161).
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the igni-
tion lock and remove it ( Ypage 139).
or
X On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, make sure
the ignition is switched off ( Ypage 140).
All indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
must be off.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
R Fuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
R Fuse box in the trunk
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit in the stowage compartment
under the trunk floor ( Ypage 294).
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Roadside Assistance

Fuse box in the engine compartment
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Ypage 308).
GWARNING
When the hood is open and the windshield
wipers are set in motion, you can be injured by
the wiper linkage. There is a risk of injury.
Always switch off the windshield wipers and
the ignition before opening the hood.
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
!When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses.
X Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
X Open the hood.
X Use a dry cloth to remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
X To open: open clamp :.
X Remove fuse box cover ;forwards.
X To close: check whether the seal is seated
correctly in cover ;.
X Insert cover ;at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
X Fold down cover ;and close clamps :.
X Close the hood.
Fuse box in the trunk
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion ( Ypage 308).
!Make sure that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind the
partition covering. X Open the trunk lid.
X To open: release cover :on the right and
left-hand sides with a flat object.
X Open cover :downwards in the direction
of the arrow.
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found on the wheel or under "Technical data"( Y page 346).
An emergency spare wheel may also be
mounted against the direction of rotation.
Observe the time restriction on use as well as
the speed limitation specified on the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Replace the tires after six years at the latest,
regardless of wear. This also applies to the
emergency spare wheel.
iWhen you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning sys-
tem/the tire pressure monitor when the
damaged wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor:
after mounting an emergency spare wheel,
the system may still display the tire pres-
sure of the removed wheel for a few
minutes. The value displayed for the moun- ted emergency spare wheel is not the sameas the current tire pressure of the emer-
gency spare wheel.
Removing the emergency spare wheel
(Example)
The collapsible spare wheel can be found in
the stowage well under the trunk floor. X
Lift and remove the reversible floor panel in
the trunk ( Ypage 260).
X Turn retaining screw ;counter-clockwise
and remove it.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel :.
Always observe the instructions and safety
notes in the "Mounting a wheel" section( Y page 335).
Stowing the emergency spare wheel
!
Only place the collapsible spare wheel in
the vehicle when it is dry. Otherwise, mois-
ture may get into the vehicle.
Take the following steps to stow a used col-
lapsible spare wheel. Otherwise, the collaps-
ible spare wheel will not fit in the trunk in the
intended manner. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you have this work carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
X Unscrew the valve cap from the valve.
X If possible, unscrew the valve insert from
the valve and release the air.
iFully deflating the tires can take a few
minutes.
X Screw the valve insert back into the valve.
X Screw the valve cap back on.
X Pull the protective sheet provided with the
spare wheel over the collapsible spare
wheel.
X Stow the collapsible spare wheel in the
emergency spare wheel well under thetrunk.
X Use the retaining screw to pierce the pro-
tective sheet and fasten the collapsible
spare wheel in place.
Inflating the collapsible spare wheel
!
Inflate the collapsible spare wheel using
the tire inflation compressor before lower-
ing the vehicle. The wheel rim could other-
wise be damaged.
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Wheels and tires