2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER door lock

DoorsAutomatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .206
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 240
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Overview .......................................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 165
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 154
Display ........................................... 151
Manual ........................................... 154
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 155
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 209
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 285
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 66 ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 63
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 67
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 188
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 189
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 231
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
Driving Assistance packag e........... 189 Dynamic handling package ............ 180
HOLD function ............................... 180
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 190
Parking Guidance ........................... 185
PARKTRONIC ................................. 182
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 152
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 138
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 178
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 165
Driving in winter ............................. 168
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 165
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 315
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 201
Dynamic handling package
Function/note s............................. 180
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 207
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 215
Function/note s................................ 66
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 198
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 146
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
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Deactivating/activating ................. 147
General information ....................... 144
Important safety notes.................. 143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Trunk ............................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Removing ....................................... 344
Stowing .......................................... 344
Technical data ............................... 346
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 252
Display message ............................ 228
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 349
Irregular running ............................ 149
Jump-starting ................................. 303
Starting problems .......................... 149
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 307
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 282
Additives ........................................ 352
Checking the oil level ..................... 281
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 281
Display message ............................ 230
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Notes about oil grade s................... 351
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 281 Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Viscosity ........................................ 352
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209
Characteristics ................................. 64
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 64
Display message ............................ 213
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/note s................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 248
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust check ................................... 165
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 289
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 259
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 349
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 295
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 295
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 276
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Fog lampsSwitching on/off .......................... .109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 351
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 198
Displaying the range ..................... .198
Driving tips ................................... .165
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 350
Important safety notes .................. 350
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 350
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 350
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 294
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .308
Before changing ............................ .308
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 309
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 308
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 275
General notes ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening/closing the garage door .. 274
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 272
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 273
Gear indicator (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .208 Genuine parts
...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .258
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 242
Head bags
Display message ............................ 222
Operation ......................................... 48
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 353
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 181
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .180
Hood
Closing .......................................... .281
Display message ............................ 240
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening ......................................... 280
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 168
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
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Indicatorssee Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Warning and indicator lamps .......... .32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 194
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Emergency lighting ........................ 114
Manual control .............................. .114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 294
Using ............................................. 336
Jump starting (engine) ......................303
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 140
SmartKey ....................................... 139
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Display message ............................ 242
Locking ............................................ 73
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 141
Start/Stop button .......................... 140
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .153
Manual drive program .................... 157
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 204 Display message ............................ 232
Function/informatio
n.................... 190
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 209
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 226
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 227
Light sensor (display message) ....... 228
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 206
Active light function ....................... 112
Automatic headlamp mod e............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 111
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Fogged up headlamp s.................... 113
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flashe r.......................... 111
High-beam headlamp s................... 110
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamp s.................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 206
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 206
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
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Locking verification signal (on-
board computer).............................. .207
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 99
M
M+S tires............................................ 314
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 92
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 150
Gear leve r...................................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 142
Shift recommendation ................... 151
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 288
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 267
Display message ............................ 220
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 268
Downloading routes ....................... 271
Emergency call .............................. 265
General notes ................................ 263
Geo fencing ................................... 271
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 270
MB info call button ........................ 267
Remote fault diagnosi s.................. 270
Remote vehicle locking .................. 269
Roadside Assistance button .......... 266
Search & Send ............................... 268
Self-test ......................................... 264
Speed alert .................................... 271
System .......................................... 264
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 272
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 269
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 .............................. 295
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 338
Mounting a new whee l................... 338
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 335
Raising the vehicl e......................... 336
Removing a whee l.......................... 337
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 335
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
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 199
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 56
Operation ......................................... 56
Resetting triggered .......................... 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 138
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Pivoting draft stopsee AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc- tions) .................................................. 290
Power washers ................................. .287
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/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Program selector button .................. 153
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Manual transmission ..................... .142
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
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/off ........................... 110 Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem)
Important safety notes .................. 354
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Refueling proces s.......................... 159
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 158
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 272
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 252
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 221
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 151
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 150
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 260
Reversing feature
Side window s................................... 83
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Trunk lid ...........................................81
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 227
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roof
Display messag e............................ 241
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 88
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key) ................................................. 89
Overview .......................................... 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Relocking ......................................... 89
Roof carrier ........................................ 260
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Roof switch .......................................... 88
S
Safety
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 44
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 207
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Cleaning the cover ......................... 291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97 Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching AIRSCARF on/of
f.......... 100
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 99
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 289
Service menu (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 204
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 352
Coolant (engine) ............................ 352
Engine oil ....................................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 350
Important safety notes .................. 349
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 354
Washer fluid ................................... 353
Setting the air distribution ............... 130
Setting the airflow ............................ 130
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 208
On-board compute r....................... 204
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 209
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 116
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 227
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 84
Opening/closing (front) ................... 84
Overview .......................................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Resetting ......................................... 86
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 73
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience opening feature .......... 85
Display message ............................ 242
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
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Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss .................................................77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Opening/closing the roof ............... .89
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Snow chains ...................................... 315
Sockets
Center console .............................. 263
General notes ................................ 263
Under the armrest ........................ .263
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 344
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 205
Digital ............................................ 198
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 195
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 204
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) .............. 241
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually )...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 154 Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 154
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 209
Stowage areas ................................... 258
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 259
Center console .............................. 259
Cup holders ................................... 260
Door ............................................... 259
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 259
Glove box ....................................... 258
Important safety information ......... 258
Rear wall ........................................ 259
Stowage net ................................... 260
Stowage net ....................................... 260
Summer tires ..................................... 314
Sun visor ............................................ 261
Surround lighting (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 206
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
T
Tachometer ........................................ 195
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 226
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 349
Emergency spare wheel ................. 346
Information .................................... 348
Tires/wheels ................................. 339
Vehicle data ................................... 355
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 267
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 268
Downloading routes ....................... 271
Emergency call .............................. 265
General notes ................................ 263
Geo fencing ................................... 271
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 270
MB info call button ........................ 267
Remote vehicle locking .................. 269
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