2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class trunk

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction
The auxiliarybattery fo rth eautomati ctransmissio nis no longer
bein gcharged.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop at th enext opportunity.
XUnti lthen ,set th etransmissio nto position Pbefore you switch
of fth eengine.
XBefore leavin gth evehicle, apply th eelectric parkin gbrake.
NThe trunk lid is open .
XCloseth etrunk lid.
MThe hoo dis open .
GWARNIN G
The open hoo dmay bloc kyour vie wwhen th evehicl eis in motion .
There is aris kof an accident.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 160).
XCloseth ehood.
CAt leas ton edoo ris open . Awarnin gtone also sounds.
XClos eall th edoors .
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PowerSteeringMal‐
function See Oper‐
ator's Manual
The powe rsteerin gis malfunctioning.
A warnin gtone also sounds.
GWARNIN G
You will need to use mor eforc eto steer .
There is aris kof an accident.
XChec kwhether you are able to apply th eextr aforc erequired.
XIf you ar eabl eto steer safely :carefully drive on to aqualified
specialist workshop .
XIf you areunable to steer safely: do notdrive on .Contac tth e
neares tqualified specialist workshop .
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Trunk Partition
Open
The trunk partition is open .
XCloseth etrunk partition (Ypage 89).
238Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 25).
Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
RAlways store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
Glove box
XTo open: pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
XTo close: fold glove box flap ;upwards
until it engages.
The glove box flap contains brackets for
coins, pens, and credit and service cards.
The glove box can be locked and unlocked
using the mechanical key.
XTo lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it to position 2.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it to position 1.
254Stowage areas
Stowage and features

:Ruffled pocket
Stowage net
Stowage nets are locate din th efront-
passenger footwell and on th erear wall
behind th edriver's seat .
Reversible floor panel in th etrunk
Using th eflat side of th ereversible floor panel
will giv eyou alevel trunk .If you tur nth e
reversible floor panel over, you can transpor t
objects ,for exampl e adrink scrate ,on it .
XTo turn over :pull up reversible floor
panel ;usin gstrap :.
XTurn ove rreversible floor panel ;and re-
inser tit.
Attached to th ereversible floor panel are tw o
flexible straps ;that you can use to secure
objects ,for exampl ewin dscree n=, when
reversible floor panel :has been turne d
over.
Roof carrier
!
This vehicl eis no tdesigned to transpor t
items on th eroof. Roof carriers and other
device swhic hare mounte don th eroo fthat
hav eno tbeen specifically approve dfor this
model by Mercedes-Ben zmus tno tbe used
as they could damag eth evehicl eand th e
retractable hardtop (vario-roof).
At th etime of goin gto print ,Mercedes -
Benz does no toffer any roo fcarrie ror other
roof-installed device sfor this model.
!This vehicl eis no tdesigned to transpor t
any items on th etrunk lid or to allow lug-
gage carriers or equipmen tof any kind to
be installed to th etrunk lid. Otherwise th e
vehicl eand th eretractable hardtop could
be damaged.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
If you do no tcorrectl ystore objects in th e
vehicl einterior, they can slip or be flun g
around ,thus strikin gvehicl eoccupants.
256Features
Stowage and features

There is a risk of injury, especially when brak-ing or abruptly changing directions.
RAlways store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
!Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous, strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Cup holder in the center console
XTo open: slide cover ;back.
XTo remove the insert: slide catch:
inwards on both sides in the direction of the arrow.
XRemove the cup holder insert upwards.
XTo re-install the insert: place the insert in
the stowage space.
XSlide catch :outwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages. You can remove the cup holder insert for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water
only.
Bottle holder
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(
Ypage 254).
!Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 1.1 lb(0.5 kg) that are stored in the
bottle holder, rest on the vehicle floor. The
bottle holder could otherwise be damaged.
XPress the outer edge of button :and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
XInsert the bottle into the bottle holder.
The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity of 25 fl. oz. (0.7 l) to 54 fl. oz. (1.5 l).
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles;
it merely prevents them from tipping over.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
Features257
Stowage and features
Z

XPush a round pen into opening
=(
Ypage 272) for approximately three
seconds.
The zone currently selected appears in
compass display ;(
Ypage 272).
XTo select the zone: push a round pen into
opening =(
Ypage 272) until the desired
zone is selected.
If, after a few seconds, the display in com-
pass display ;(
Ypage 272) changes
direction, the zone has been selected.
Calibrating the compass
XMake sure that there is sufficient space for you to drive in a circle without impeding
traffic.
In order to calibrate the compass correctly,
do the following:
Rcalibrate the compass in the open and not
in the vicinity of steel structures or high-
voltage transmission lines.
Rswitch off electrical consumers such as the
climate control, windshield wipers or rear
window defroster.
Rclose all doors and the trunk lid.
XSwitch on the ignition.
XPush a round pen into opening
=(
Ypage 272) for approximately six sec-
onds, until symbol C
is shown in compass
display ;(
Ypage 272).
XDrive your vehicle in a full circle at approx-
imately 3 mph (5 km/h) to 6 mph
(10 km/h).
When the calibration has successfully been
completed, the current direction is shown
in compass display ;(
Ypage 272).
Floormats
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle is
jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
XSlide the seat backwards.
XTo install: place the floormat in the foot-
well.
XPress studs :onto retainers ;.
XTo remove:pull the floormat off retain-
ers ;.
XRemove the floormat.
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Stowage and features
Z

Useful information
i
This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip-
ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 25).
Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow- age well under the trunk floor.
iApart from certain country-specific varia-
tions, the vehicles are not equipped with a
tire-change tool kit. Some tools for chang-
ing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. For
more information on which tools are
required to perform a wheel change on your
vehicle, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Tools required for changing a wheel may
include, for example:
RJack
RWheel chock
RLug wrench
RRatchet wrench
RAlignment bolt
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
Example: equipment and country-specific varia-
tions possible
:
Tire sealant filler bottle
:Tire sealant filler bottle
;Fuse allocation chart
=Tire inflation compressor
?Towing eye
XLift the trunk floor up.
XUse the TIREFIT kit (Ypage 292).
Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel
:Folding wheel chock
;Fuse allocation chart
=Jack
?Sheet for faulty wheel
AAlignment bolt
BLug wrench
CTowing eye
DValve extractor
ETire inflation compressor
290Where will I find...?
Breakdown assistance

XLift the trunk floor up.
XRemove the collapsible spare wheel
(
Ypage 340).
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
Rtires with run-flat characteristics
(MOExtended tires) (
Ypage 291)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires
Ran emergency spare wheel (Ypage 339)
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may
be obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(
Ypage 330).
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Ypage 160).
XIf possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
XSwitch off the engine.
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(
Ypage 140).
XMake sure that the passengers are not
endangered as they do so. Make sure that
no one is near the danger area while a
wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not
directly assisting in the wheel change
should, for example, stand behind the bar-
rier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
XClose the driver's door.
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires. The affected
tire must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking next to the tire size designation, the load-
bearing capacity and the speed index
(
Ypage 324).
MOExtended tires may only be used in con-
junction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor.
If a pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display:
Robserve the instructions in the display mes-
sages (
Ypage 234).
Rcheck the tire for damage.
Rif driving on, observe the following notes.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden and approximately
18 miles (30 km) when the vehicle is fully
laden.
Flat tire291
Breakdown assistance

If you come into contact with the tire sealant,observe the following:
RRinse off the tire sealant from your skin
immediately with water.
RIf the tire sealant comes into contact with
your eyes, immediately rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water.
RIf tire sealant is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth out thoroughly and drink
plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting,
and seek medical attention immediately.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with tire sealant.
RIf an allergic reaction occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
!Do not operate the tire inflation compres-
sor for longer than eight minutes at a time
without a break. It may otherwise overheat.
The tire inflation compressor can be oper-
ated again once it has cooled down.
Comply with the manufacturer’s safety
instructions on the sticker on the tire inflation
compressor.
Using the TIREFIT kit
XDo not remove any foreign objects which
have penetrated the tire, e.g. screws or
nails.
XRemove the tire sealant bottle, the accom-
panying TIREFIT sticker and the tire infla-
tion compressor from the stowage well
underneath the trunk floor (
Ypage 290).
XAffix part :of the TIREFIT sticker to the
instrument cluster within the driver's field
of vision.
XAffix part ;of the TIREFIT sticker near the
valve on the wheel with the defective tire.
:Tire sealant filler bottle
;Tire inflation compressor
=Connector
?On/off switch
ACap
BFiller hose
XRemove filler hose Band plug =from the
bottom section of the tire inflation com-
pressor housing.
XSlide the yellow filler hose connector into
the mounting on yellow cap Aof tire seal-
ant bottle :until the plug engages.
XWith the sealing rings in front, slide yellow
cap Aof tire sealant bottle :into the
mounting of tire inflation compressor ;.
The cap must engage in both hooks.
Flat tire293
Breakdown assistance
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