audio MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2013 R172 Owner's Manual

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12 Vsocket
see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes ....................59
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................125
Active light function .........................110
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 225
Function/notes ............................. 110
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Additional speedometer ...................204
Additives (engine oil) ........................351
Airb ags
Display message ............................ 221
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................41
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Side impact airb ag.......................... 43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 90
AIRSCARF Problem (malfunction) .....................98
Setting the vents ........................... 131
Switching on/off .............................. 98
Airv ents
Important safet ynotes .................. 130
Setting ........................................... 130
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........131
Setting the center air vents ...........130
Setting the side air vents ...............130
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............98Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....207
Anti-loc kbraking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 260
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........280
Hiding a service message ..............280
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 280
Service message ............................ 280
Special service requirements ......... 281
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................67
Function .......................................... .67
Switching off the alarm ....................67
ATTENTIO NASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................202
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 184
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....199
Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................141
Automatic headlamp mode ..............107 4
Index

Driving safet
ysystems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .60
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...64
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .61
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....62
Important safety information ...........59
Overview .......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .65
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 184
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 185
Cruis econtrol ................................ 163
Display message ............................ 228
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 166
Driving Assistance package ...........185
Dynami chandling package ............176
HOLD function ............................... 176
Lane Keeping Assist ......................187
Parking Guidance ........................... 181
PARKTRONI C................................. 178
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................147
Brakes ........................................... 160
Break-in period .............................. 134
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 160
Drinking and driving .......................159
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Driving in winter ............................ .163
Driving on flooded road s................ 162
Driving on wet road s...................... 162
Exhaus tcheck ............................... 159
Fuel ................................................ 159
General .......................................... 158
Hydroplaning ................................. 162
Icy road surfaces ........................... 163
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 161
Snow chains .................................. 311
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 161Drowsiness detection assistance
system
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....199
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....200
Dynamic handling package
Function/notes ............................. 176 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................206
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
Switching on/off ........................... 206
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 64
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 159
On-board computer .......................196
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................140
General information .......................139
Important safety notes ..................139
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergenc yrelease
Driver's door .................................... 78
Trunk ............................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 78
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................339
Points to remember .......................339
Removing ....................................... 340
Stowing .......................................... 340
Technical data ............................... 343
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .55
Safety guideline s............................. 408
Index

Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear. ..................145
Gea rlever ...................................... 144
Pulling away ................................... 138
Shifting to neutra l.......................... 144
Shift recommendatio n................... 145
Starting the engine ........................137
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 283
mbrace Call priority .................................... 269
Display message ............................ 218
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 269
Downloading route s....................... 272
Emergency call .............................. 266
Geo fencing ................................... 273
Important safety notes ..................265
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 271
MB info call button ........................268
Remote vehicle locking ..................271
Roadside Assistance button ..........267
Search &Send ............................... 270
Self-test ......................................... 266
Speed alert .................................... 273
System .......................................... 265
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 273
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 271
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............270
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Unlocking the driver's door ..............78
Memory card (audio) .........................199
Memory function ............................... 103
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 211
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............200Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)
........................................... 72
MOExtende dtires .............................. 292
Mounting wheels Lowerin gthe vehicle ...................... 334
Mounting anew wheel ................... 333
Preparing the vehicle .....................330
Raising the vehicle .........................331
Removing awheel .......................... 333
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 331
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 195
Permanent displa y......................... 204
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .194
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............197
Neck-level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .50
Resetting after being triggered ........51
Notes on breaking-in anew vehicle 134 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Fault s............................................... 49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Important safety notes ....................38
OCS
Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 196
Oil see Engine oil 12
Index

Emergency braking
The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
X While driving, push handle 0003of the electric
parking brake.
i The vehicle is braked for as long as the
handle of the electric parking brake is
pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle is depressed, th egreater the
braking force.
During braking:
R a warning tone sounds.
R the Release Parking Brake message
appears
R the red 0005(USA only) or 000A(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster flashes.
When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
engaged. Parking the vehicle for
along period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
X Connecting a trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice. Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignitio nwhile driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect.Y ou will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and that of others, we recommend that you
stop the vehicle at a safe place and in
accordance with the traffic conditions before
making or accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate the audio system or COMAND
(Cockpit Management and Data System) in
compliance with all legal requirements and
when the road, weather and traffic conditions
permit. You may otherwise not be able to
observe the traffic conditions, endangering
yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m)a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h). 158
Driving tipsDriving and parking

Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0003
Multifunction display
0004 Right control panel
0024 Left control panel
X To 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.
Left control panel 0002
0005 R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 0003
0004
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls in lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio trac kor
a video scene
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number 0003
0004
Press and hold:
R
In the Audio menu: selects the
previous/next statio norselects
an audio trac koravideo scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel (Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open 000B R
Confirms a selection/display
message
R In the Tel (telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
R In the Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station Right control panel
000C R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits phone book/redial
memory 0004 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory 0009
000A R
Adjusts the volume 0006 R
Mute 194
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Back button
0007
Press briefly:
R
Back
R Switches off the Voice Control
System; see the separate
operating instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip menu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 0007
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip menu
Multifunction display
Example: multifunctio
ndisplay for automatic
transmission
0003 Transmission position (Y page 146)
0004 Drive program (Y page 146)
0024 Description field
0023 Menu bar
0021 Outside temperature or speed
(Ypage 204)
0022 Time X
To show menu bar 0023:press the 0002
or 0005 button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar 0023disappears afte rafew seconds.
Text field 0024shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
i You can set the time using the audio
system or COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions.
Vehicles with manual transmission: the
clock and the outside temperature or speed
are show ninstead of transmission
position 0003and drive program 0004.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunctio ndisplay:
000A Gearshiftrecommendation
(Y page 145)
000800140009 Parking Guidance (Y page 181)
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 163)
0002 Adaptive high-beam Assist
(Ypage 111)
0002 ATTENTION ASSIST( Ypage 184)
000E ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 139)
0001 Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 187)
0001 HOLD function (Y page 176)
0001 PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 65) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to call up the menu bar and
select a menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 194).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip menu (Y
page 196)
R Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 197)
R Audio menu (Y
page 199) Menus and submenus
195On-board computer and displays Z

X
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip menu.
X Press the 0003or0004 button to select the
current fuel consumption (not for AMG
vehicles) and the approximate range.
The approximate range that can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refueled 000Cinstead of the
range.
Digital speedometer 0003
Shift recommendation
0004 Digital speedometer
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip menu.
X Press the 0003or0004 button to select
digital speedometer 0004.
Further information on gearshift
recommendations (Y page 145) .
i If the gearshift recommendation is shown
in the multifunction display, it is not shown
in the status bar.
Resetting values Example: resetting the trip computer "From Start" X
Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip menu.
X Press the 0003or0004 button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the 000Bbutton.
X Press the 0004button to select Yes and
press the 000Bbutton to confirm.
You can reset the values of the following
functions:
R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer
R "From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
i When you reset the values in the "ECO
display", the values in the trip computer
"From start" are likewise reset. When you
reset the values in the trip computer "From
start", the values in the "ECO display"are
likewise reset. Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions In the
Navi menu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. For more
information on navigation ,see the separate
operating instructions.
X Switch on Audio 20 with Becker ®
MAP
PILOT or COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Navi menu.Menus and submenus
197On-board computer and displays Z

Audio menu
Selecting aradio station 0003
Waveband
0004 Station frequency with memory position
i Station 0004is displayed with the station
frequency or station name. The memory
position is only displayed along with
station 0004if this has bee nstored.
X Switch on the audio syste morCOMAND
and select Radio; see the separate
operating instructions.
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select astore dstation: briefly press
the 0003 or0004 button.
X To select a station from the station
list: press and briefly hold the 0003
or 0004 button.
If no statio nlist is received:
X To select astation using the station
search: press and briefly hold the 0003
or 0004 button.
i For information on changing waveband
and storing stations, see the separate
operating instructions.
i SIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
For more informatio nonsatellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions. Operating an audio player or audio
media Display CD/DV
Dchanger (example)
0003 Current CD in the CD/DVD changer
0004 Current title
Audio data from various audiod evices or
media can be played, depending on the
equipment installed in the vehicle.
X Switch on the audio system or COMAND
and activate audio CD/DVD mode or MP3
mode; see the separate operating
instructions.
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To select the next/previous track:
briefly press the 0003or0004 button.
X To select a track from the track list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
0003 or0004 button until desired
track 0004has been reached.
If you press and hold 0003or0004, the
rapid scrolling speed is increased. Not all
audio drives or data carriers support this
function.
If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and title of the track.
The curren ttrack does not appear in audio
AUX mode (Auxiliary audio mode: external
audio source connected). Menus and submenus
199On-board computer and displays Z

Video DVD operation
Display CD/DV
Dchanger (example)
0003 Current DVD in the CD/DVD changer
0004 Current scene
X Switch on COMAND and select video DVD;
see the separate operating instructions.
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio menu.
X To selectt he next/previous scene:
briefly press the 0003or0004 button.
X To selectas cene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
0003 or0004 buttonuntil desired
scene 0004has been reached. Telephone menu
Introduction G
WARNING
The driver's attentio nto the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull over to a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) , your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second. X
Switch on your mobile phone and audio
system or COMAND, see the separate
operating instructions.
X Establish a Bluetooth ®
connection to the
audio system or COMAND; see the
separate operating instructions.
X Press the 0002or0005 button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel menu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R Phone READY or the name of the network
provider :the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
R Phone No Service : there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting acall X
Press the 0004button on the steering
wheel to accep tanincoming call.
If someone calls you when you are in the
Tel menu, a display message appears in the
multifunctio ndisplay.
You can accept a call even if you are not in
the Tel menu.
Rejecting or ending acall X
Press the 000Cbutton on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the Tel menu.200
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
X
To open: push button 0003up and raise
armrest 0004.
The stowage compartmen tcan be locked and
unlocked centrally using the SmartKey
(Y page 71).
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
12 V socket, a USB socket, and an AUX IN
connection or Media Interface are installed
in the stowage compartment. AMedia
Interface is a universal interface for mobile
audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3
player (see the separate COMAND
Operating Instructions).
Eyeglasses compartment X
To open: press marking 0003. Stowage compartment in the center
console
X
To open: briefly press the lower section of
cover 0003.
X To remove the insert: pull the left-hand
side of the insert up and out.
X To install the insert: press the insert into
the housing.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
may be an ashtray in the center console
instead of a storage compartment.
Stowage compartment in the doors In the door trim, there is a ruffled pocket
0004
with storage slot 0003.
Stowage box in the rear wall between
the seats Ar
uffled pocke tis located on the rear wall
between the seats. Stowage areas
257Stowage and features Z