2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER cockpit

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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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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Cockpit................................................. 30
Instrument cluster ..............................31
Multifunction steering wheel .............33
Center console .................................... 34
Overhead control panel ......................36
Door control panel .............................. 37
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At a glance

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
152
;Combination switch110
=Instrument cluster31
?Horn
APARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
181
BOverhead control panel36
CClimate control systems122
DIgnition lock139
Start/Stop button140
FunctionPage
EAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
100
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
100
GCruise control lever169
HElectric parking brake161
IDiagnostics connection25
JOpens the hood276
KLight switch108
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At a glance

with these parts of the vehicle, you could burn
yourself. There is a risk of injury.
Always be particularly careful around the
exhaust tail pipe and the tail pipe trim. Allow
these components to cool down before touch-
ing them.
!Do not clean the exhaust pipe with acid-
based cleaning agents, such as bathroom
cleaner or wheel cleaner.
XClean the exhaust pipe with a chrome care
product tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
Impurities combined with the effects of road
grit and corrosive environmental factors may
cause flash rust to form on the surface. You
can restore the original shine of the exhaust
pipe by cleaning it regularly, especially in win-
ter and after washing.
Interior care
Cleaning the display
!For cleaning, do not use any of the fol-
lowing:
Ralcohol-based thinner or gasoline
Rabrasive cleaning agents
Rcommercially-available household clean-
ing agents
These may damage the display surface. Do not put pressure on the display surface
when cleaning. This could lead to irrepara-
ble damage to the display.
XBefore cleaning the display, make sure thatit is switched off and has cooled down.
XClean the display surface using a commer-
cially available microfiber cloth and
TFT/LCD display cleaner.
XDry the display surface using a dry micro-
fiber cloth.
Cleaning the plastic trim
GWARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. As a result, plastic parts may
come loose in the event of air bag deploy-
ment. There is a risk of injury.
Do not use any care products and cleaning
agents to clean the cockpit.
!Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
Rstickers
Rfilms
Rscented oil bottles or similar items
You can otherwise damage the plastic.
!Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come into contact with the
plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality
look of the surfaces.
XWipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.
XHeavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change color temporarily.
Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or
selector lever
XThoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning genuine wood and trim ele-
ments
!Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-
ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of
damaging the surface.
!Do not use chrome polish on trim pieces.
The trim pieces have a chrome look but are
mostly made of anodized aluminum and
286Care
Maintenance and care