2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class Owner's Manual

CockpitOverview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ........................................ .340
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 219
Operation/notes .............................. 62
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Combination switch .......................... 110
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 273
Calling up ....................................... 272
Setting ...........................................2 72
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 197
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 227
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Important safety notes .................. 350
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Temperature gauge ........................ 195
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes .............................1 11
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ............................ 233
Driving system ............................... 168
Function/notes .............................1 68
Important safety notes .................. 168 Setting a speed ............................
.. 169
Stori
ng and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 169
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 256
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes .............................1 08
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Interior lighting .............................. 206
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedomete r........................ .198
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 280
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 211
Driving systems .............................2 30
Engine ............................................ 227
General notes ................................ 211
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 211
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 240
Lights ............................................. 224
Safety systems .............................. 212
SmartKey ....................................... 240
Tires ............................................... 234
Vehicle ...........................................2 36
Distance recorder .............................1 97
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 251
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 176
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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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Opening ......................................... 276
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning .....................................1 67
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 251
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see 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
JackStorage location ............................ 290
Using ............................................. 332
Jump starting (engine) ......................299
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 140
SmartKey ....................................... 139
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Display message ............................ 240
Locking ............................................ 73 Removing the Start/Stop button ... 141
Start/Stop button .......................... 140
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 52
Manual drive program .................... 156
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 231
Function/information .................... 189
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 208
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 225
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 226
Light sensor (display message) ....... 227
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 206
Active light function ....................... 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 111
Fogged up headlamps .................... 113
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps ................... 110
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
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) ............................ 205
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Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 205
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
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 206
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 99
M
M+S tires............................................ 310
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 91
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 284
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 263
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 264
Downloading routes ....................... 267
Emergency call .............................. 261
General notes ................................ 259
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 266
MB info call button ........................ 263
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 266
Remote vehicle locking .................. 265
Roadside Assistance button .......... 262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260 Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 74
Inserting .......................................... 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Removing ......................................... 74
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) .................................................. 211
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 344
Installation ..................................... 344
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 201
Transmission output (maximum) .... 344
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
MOExtended tires .............................. 291
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 334
Mounting a new wheel ................... 334
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 331
Raising the vehicle ......................... 332
Removing a w
heel .......................... 333
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 331
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 196
Permanent display ......................... 205
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 95
Overview .......................................... 33
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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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