2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class coolant

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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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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Downloading destinations
(COMAND) .....................................264
Downloading routes ....................... 267
Emergency call .............................. 261
General notes ................................ 259
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 66
MB info call button ........................ 263
Remote vehicle locking .................. 265
Roadside Assistance button .......... 262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert ....................................2 67
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle Health Check .................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 202
Display message ............................ 239
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 201
Number from the phone book ........2 02
Redialing ........................................ 202
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 202
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 195
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Outside temperature ......................1 95
Setting (climate control) ................ 129
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 208
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 208
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 316
Checking manually ........................ 315
Display message ............................ 234
Maximum ....................................... 314
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 294
Notes ............................................. 313
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 294
Recommended ............................... 311 Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 315
Important safe ty notes .................. 315
R

estarting ...................................... 315
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 318
Function/notes .............................3 16
General notes ................................ 316
Important safety notes .................. 316
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 319
Restarting ...................................... 318
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Warning message .......................... 318
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 292
Tire pressure not reached .............. 294
Tire pressure reached .................... 294
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 329
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 328
Bar (definition) ............................... 328
Changing a wheel .......................... 330
Characteristics .............................. 327
Checking ........................................ 309
Curb weight (definition) ................. 329
Definition of terms ......................... 327
Direction of rotation ...................... 330
Display message ............................ 234
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 330
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 328
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 327
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 328
General notes ................................ 335
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 328
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) (definition) .............................. 328
Important safety notes .................. 308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 328
Information on driving .................... 308
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 328
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Two-way radioFrequencies ................................... 344
Installation ..................................... 344
Transmission output (maximum) .... 344
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 258
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 236
Electronics ..................................... 344
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 334
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 332
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 331
Tow-starting ................................... 301
Towing away .................................. 301
Transporting .................................. 303
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 352
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 352
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 352
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 345
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 290
Video
Operating the DVD .........................2 01
VIN ...................................................... 345
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 243
Brakes ...........................................2 43
Check Engine ................................. 249
Coolant .......................................... 249
Distance warning ........................... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 251
ESP
®.............................................. 245
ESP®OFF ....................................... 246
Fuel tank ........................................ 249
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............4 1
Reserv efuel .................................. .249
Restraint system ............................ 248
Seat belt ........................................ 242
SPORT handling mode ................... 246
Tire pressure monitor .................... 252
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 239
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 337
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 334
Wheel chock ...................................... 331
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 330
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Emergency spare wheel ................. 339
General notes ................................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 308
Information on driving .................... 308
Interchanging/changing ................ 330
Mounting a new wheel ................... 334
Mounting a wheel .......................... 331
Overview ........................................ 308
Removing a wheel .......................... 333
Storing ...........................................3 30
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage
:Speedometer
Speedometer segments194
;Fuel gauge
Fuel filler flap location ind i-
cator 8: the fuel filler
cap ison the right-hand
side .
FunctionPage
=Tachometer195
?Coolant temperature195
AMultifunction display196
BInstrument cluster lighting194
iInformation on displaying the outside
temperature inthe multifunction display
can befound under "Outside temperature
disp lay" (
Ypage 195).
Instrument cluster31
At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:LLow-beam head-
lamps
109
;T Parking lamps110
=KHigh-beam head-
lamps
110
?÷ ESP®245
AFElectric parking brake
(red)
248
B! Electric parking brake
(yellow)
248
C· Distance warning251
D#! Turn signals110
EhTire pressure monitor316
FunctionPage
F6 Restraint system40
GüSeat belt242
HMSPORT handling
mode (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
246
I? Coolant249
JRRear fog lamp109
K;Check Engine249
L8 Reserve fuel249
MåESP®OFF245
N!ABS243
O$Brakes243
32Instrument cluster
At a glance

ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The coolant tempera-
ture gauge shows a
value above 248 ‡
(120 †). The coolant
warning lamp may also
be on and a warning
tone may sound.The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine
is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 279). Observe the warning
notes as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct, the engine radiator fan may be faulty.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled
sufficiently.
XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain and stop-and-go traffic.
Automatic transmission
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor R,
the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There is
a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do not simultaneously accelerate.
GWARNING
The automatic transmission switches to neu-
tral position Nwhen you switch off the engine.
The vehicle may roll away. There is a risk of an
accident.
After switching off the engine, always switch
to parking position P. Prevent the parked vehi-
cle from rolling away by applying the parking
brake.
Selector lever
Gearshift overview (7G-TRONIC)
jPark position with selector lever lock
kReverse gear
iNeutral
hDrive
Gearshift overview (9G-TRONIC)
!If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the transmis-
sion directly from Dto R, from Rto Dor
directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in trans-
148Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up.
Tachometer
!
Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached.
Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around freez-
ing point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature
display indicates the temperature measured
and does not record the road temperature.
The outside temperature display is in the mul-
tifunction display (
Ypage 196).
A change in the outside temperature is shown
in the multifunction display after a delay.
Coolant temperature display
GWARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
!A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over 248 ‡
(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged. The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side
(
Ypage 31).
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †).
Operating the on-board computer
Overview
:Multifunction display
;Switches on the Voice Control System
(see the separate operating instructions)
=Right control panel
?Left control panel
ABack button
XTo activate the on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel.
Displays and operation195
On-board computer and displays
Z