2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class brake

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12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp .................................2 43
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active light function ......................... 111
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes .............................1 12
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 349
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 223
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Head bag ......................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 47
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................4 1
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 134
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 135
Setting the center air vents ........... 134
Setting the side air vents ............... 135
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100 Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 90
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/off ........................... 100
A

IRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 135
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 69
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 69
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 208
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 258
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 202
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 281
Hiding a service message .............. 280
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 281
Service message ............................ 280
Special service requirements ......... 281
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 187
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 200
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
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Authorizedworkshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUT O lights
Dis play message ............................ 227
see Lights
Aut oma tic car wash (care) ...............282
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ....................................1 45
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 144
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 108
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 151
Automatic drive program ...............1 53
Changing gear ............................... 151
Display message ............................ 236
Driving tips ....................................1 51
Emergency running mode .............. 157
Engaging the park position ............ 149
Kickdown ....................................... 152
Manual drive program .................... 153
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 155
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 208
Overview ........................................ 148
Problem (malfunction) ................... 157
Program selector button ................ 152
Pulling away ................................... 142
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 157
Selector lever ................................ 148
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Transmission position display ........ 149
Transmission positions .................. 151
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 157
B
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 117
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75 Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 298
Display message ............................ 228
Important safety notes .................. 296
Jump starting ................................. 299
Overview ........................................ 296
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 231
Notes/function .............................. 188
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 218
Notes ............................................. 350
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 350
Display message ............................ 212
EBD .................................................. 69
High-performance brake system .... 167
Important safety notes .................. 165
Maintenance .................................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 161
Riding tips ...................................... 165
Warning lamp ................................. 243
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 290
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs
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Display message ............................ 232
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 176
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 171
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Stopping ........................................ 173
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 206
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 72
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 238
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Overview .......................................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 164
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 153
Display ........................................... 149
Manual ........................................... 153
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 155
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 208
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 281
Driving on flooded roads .................. 167
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS ................................................ 62
Distance warning function ............... 63
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65 Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 187
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 188
Cruise control ................................ 168
Display message ............................ 230
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 170
Driving Assistance package ........... 188
Dynamic handl ing p
ackage ............ 178
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 189
Parking Guidance ........................... 184
PARKTRONIC ................................. 181
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 151
Brakes ........................................... 165
Break-in period .............................. 138
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 165
Drinking and driving ....................... 164
Driving in winter ............................. 167
Driving on flooded roads ................ 167
Driving on wet roads ...................... 167
Exhaust check ............................... 164
Fuel ................................................ 164
General .......................................... 163
Hydroplaning ................................. 167
Icy road surfaces ........................... 167
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 166
Snow chains .................................. 311
Wet road surface ........................... 166
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 201
Dynamic handling package
Function/notes ............................. 178
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 206
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 206
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EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .164
On-board computer ....................... 198
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 145
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
Deactivating/activating ................. 145
General information ....................... 143
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 ....................................8 0
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Removing ....................................... 340
Stowing .......................................... 340
Technical data ...............................3 42
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 249
Display message ............................ 227
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 346
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 299
Starting problems .......................... 147
Starting the engine with the
Sma

rtKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 161
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 303
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 344 Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 78
Additives ........................................ 349
Checking the oil level ..................... 277
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 277
Display message ............................ 229
Filling capacity ............................... 349
Notes about oil grades ................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 277
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Viscosity ........................................ 349
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 208
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 66
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................ 67
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 245
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 164
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 85
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troublesho oting) ... 104
Sto

ring settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 255
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F
Filler capsee Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...3 47
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 291
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 291
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 292
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 73
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 344
Two-way radio ................................ 344
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 348
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 198
Displaying the range ......................1 98
Driving tips ....................................1 64
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 347
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 347
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 347
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 290
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................3 04
Before changing .............................3 04
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 305
Important safety notes .................. 304
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 271
General notes ................................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Opening/closing the garage door .. 271
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 269
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ...........................................2 54
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 240
Head bags
Display message ............................ 221
Operation ......................................... 48
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 351
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 142
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes .............................1 79
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 77
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes .................. 276
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N
NavigationMenu (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
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 197
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 208
Assistance menu ........................... 202
Audio menu ................................... 200
Convenience submenu .................. 206
Display messages .......................... 211 Displaying a service message ........ 281
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
Factory settings submenu ............. 207
Important safety notes .................. 194
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 204
Lighting submenu .......................... 205
Menu overview .............................. 197
Message memory .......................... 211
Navigation menu ............................ 199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER ................................... 208
Service menu ................................. 204
Settings menu ............................... 204
Standard display ............................ 197
Telephone menu ............................ 201
Trip menu ...................................... 197
Vehicle submenu ........................... 206
Video DVD operation ..................... 201
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 195
Overhead control pane l
...................... 36
P
Paint code number ............................ 345
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 283
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 149
Important safety notes .................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 161
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 184
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 215
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Electric parking brake .................... 161
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes .................. 184
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 183
Driving system ............................... 181
Function/notes ............................. 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Problem (malfunction) ................... 184
Range of the sensors ..................... 181
Warning display ............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 223
Problems (malfunction) .................. 223
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Pivoting draft stop
see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Power washers .................................. 283
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 218
Operation ......................................... 56
Program selector button .................. 152
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
General notes ................................ 142
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 208
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 ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 109
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 .................. 352
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Refueling process .......................... 158
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 157
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 268
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 ................................. 249
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
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Restraint systemDisplay message ............................ 220
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 148
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 256
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 83
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 226
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roof
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................... 86
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 87
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key) ................................................. 88
Overview .......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Relocking ......................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 256
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 288
Roof switch .......................................... 87
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 207
Warning lamp ................................. 242
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 ......................... 287
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/off .......... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 99
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 285
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 204
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 350
Coolant (engine) ............................ 350
Engine oil ....................................... 349
Fuel ................................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 352
Washer fluid ................................... 351
Setting the air distribution ............... 130
Setting the airflow ............................ 130
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 207
On-board computer ....................... 204
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 208
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp
Changing bulbs (rea
r) .................... 116
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 226
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 84
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