2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class transmission

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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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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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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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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Labeling (overview) ........................ 324
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 329
Load index .....................................326
Load index (definition) ................... 329
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 329
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 328
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 29
Maximum tire load ......................... 326
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 329
MOExtended tires .......................... 310
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 329
Overview ........................................ 308
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 29
Replacing ....................................... 330
Service life ..................................... 310
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 329
Speed rating (definition) ................ 328
Storing ...........................................3 30
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 327
Summer tires ................................. 310
Temperature .................................. 323
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 329
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 29
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 329
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 328
Tire size (data) ............................... 335
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 324
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 329
Total load limit (definition) ............. 330
Traction ......................................... 323
Traction (definition) ....................... 330
Tread wear ..................................... 323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 322
Unif orm T
ire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 328
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 330
Wheel and tire combination ........... 337 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 328
see Flat tire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 303
Important safety notes .................. 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 302
Removing the towing eye ............... 302
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 302
Removing the towing eye ............... 302
Transporting the vehicle ................ 303
With both axles on the ground ....... 302
With the rear axle raised ................ 303
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 148
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 303
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 197
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 199
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 82
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 81
Overview .......................................... 80
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 238
Opening dimensions ...................... 352
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 352
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 238
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 110
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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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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
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