climate control MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2013 R172 Owner's Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At
ag lance ........................................... 27 Safety
................................................... 37 Opening/closing
................................. 69 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....93 Lights and windshield wipers
..........105 Climate control
................................. 119 Driving and parking
..........................133 On-board computer and displays
....191 Stowage and features
......................255 Maintenance and care
......................275 Breakdown assistance
.....................289 Wheels and tires
............................... 307 Technical data
................................... 345 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
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

Steering wheel
............................... 286
Tai lpipes ....................................... 285
Trim pieces .................................... 286
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ........................................... 284
Windows ........................................ 284
Wiper blades .................................. 284
Wooden trim .................................. 286
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 282
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Center console Lowe rsection .................................. 33
Uppe rsection .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........71
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................114
Important safety notes ..................112
Low-beam headlamps ....................114
Overview of bul btypes .................. 113
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 114
Reversing lamps ............................ 115
Side marker lamps (rear) ...............114
Turn signals (front) ......................... 115
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Specia lseat belt retractor ...............58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 261
Cleaning Mirro rturn signal ........................... 285
Climate control
Air-conditioning system .................121
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 123
Controlling automatically ...............126
Cooling with aird ehumidification..125
Defrosting the windows .................128
Defrosting the windshield ..............128
Important safety notes ..................120
Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 128Notes on using automatic climate
control
........................................... 124
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 122
Overview of systems ......................120
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Setting the aird istribution.............127
Setting the airflow .........................127
Setting the airv ents...................... 130
Setting the temperature ................126
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 129
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching residual hea ton/off ......129
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 128
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 127
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 341
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Combination switch ..........................108
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 196
Convenience closing feature ..............83
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Important safety notes ..................351
Temperature (on-board computer) .207
Temperature gauge ........................ 193
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes ............................. 1096
Index

Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 349
Problem (malfunction) ...................155
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 291
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 304
Before changing ............................. 304
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk .....................305
Important safety notes ..................303 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................265
Important safety notes ..................262
Opening/closing the garage door ..264
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 263
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 207
Genuine parts .................................... 346
Glove box ........................................... 256H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................109
Display message ............................ 240
Head bags
Display message ............................ 219
Operation ........................................ .44
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....279
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 353
Cleaning system (function) ............109
Cleaning system (notes) ................352
Fogging up ..................................... 111
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........98
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 97
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 114
Display message ............................ 223
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 111
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Hill start assist .................................. 139
HOLD function Display message ............................ 229
Function/notes ............................. 177
Hood
Closing .......................................... .277
Display message ............................ 239
Opening ......................................... 276
Hydroplaning ..................................... 162 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ..............192
Interior lighting ................................. 111
Automatic control ..........................112
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Emergency lighting ........................112
Manual control ............................... 112
Overview ........................................ 111
Reading lamp ................................. 111
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........205 10
Index

Reading lamp
..................................... 111
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual )........................ 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................152
Refueling proces s.......................... 153
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 152
Remote control Programming (garage door opener) 263
Reporting safety defects ....................24
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 228
Warning lamp ................................. 250
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........129
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 145
Engaging (manual transmission) ....145
Reversible floor panel (trunk) ..........258
Reversing lamps (display message) 224
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....21
Roof Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes ....................85
Opening/closing (with roof switch) .. 86
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) ....87
Overview .......................................... 85
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Relocking ......................................... 87
Roof carrier ........................................ 258
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 287Roof switch
.......................................... 86 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................207
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ....................96
Adjusting (manually )........................ 96
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............97
Cleaning the cover .........................286
Correct driver's seat position ........... 94
Important safety notes ....................95
Overview .......................................... 95
Seat heating problem ......................97
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............98
Switching sea theating on/off .........97
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......285
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board computer) .203 14
Index

Glove box ....................................... 256
Important safety informatio n......... 256
Rea rwall........................................ 257
Stowage net ................................... 258
Stowage net ....................................... 258
Summer tires ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 260
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 205
Suspension tuning SETUP (on-board computer) ..........208
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 129
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............67 T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 223
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 348
Emergency spare wheel .................343
Notes ............................................. 346
Tires/wheels ................................. 335
Vehicle data ................................... 353
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 269
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
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 200
Display message ............................ 239
Menu (on-board computer) ............200
Number from the phone book ....... .201
Redialing ........................................ 201
Rejecting/ending acall................. 200
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 193
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 207
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 207
Outside temperature ..................... .193
Setting (climate control) ................126
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........67
Immobilize r...................................... 66
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................208
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 293
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....316
Checking manually ........................315
Display message ............................ 234
Maximum ....................................... 314
Notes ............................................. 313
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................294
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................295
Recommended ............................... 311
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................315
Restarting ...................................... 315
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 316
Restarting ...................................... 318
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................329
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................327
Bar (definition) ............................... 327
Changing awheel .......................... 329
Characteristics .............................. 327
Checking ........................................ 309 16
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
0003
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
148
0004
Combination switch 108
0024
Instrument cluster 29
0023
Horn
0021
PARKTRONIC warning
display
178
0022
Overhead control panel 34
0015
Climate control systems 120
0016
Ignition lock 135
Start/Stop button
136 Function Page
0017
Adjusting the steering
wheel manually
98
0018
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
98
0019
Cruise control lever 164
001B
Electric parking brake 156
001C
Diagnostics connection 23
001D
Opening the hood 276
001E
Ligh
tswitch 10628
CockpitAt a glance

Useful information
............................120
Overview of climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 120
Operating the climate control sys-
tems ................................................... 125
Setting the air vents .........................130 119Climate control

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment 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.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 23).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up. This could preven tyou from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident. G
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. Aclogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control is only operational when the
engine is running. The system only works
optimally when the side windows and the roof
are closed.
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 129). i
Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather .This will speed up the
cooling process and the desired vehicle
interior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i The integrated filter can filter out most
particles of dust, and completely filters out
pollen. Aclogged filter reduces the amount
of air supplied to the vehicle interior .For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
Since the replacement interval depends on
environmental conditions, e.g. heavy air
pollution, the interval may be shorter than
stated in the Maintenance Booklet. 120
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Air-conditioning system control panel
Canada only
0003
Sets the temperature (Y page 126)
0004 Activates/deactivates the residual heat function (Y page 129)
0024 Sets the air distribution (Y page 127)
0023 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 128)
0021 Activates/deactivates coolin gwith air dehumidification ( Ypage 125)
0022 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 129)
0015 Sets the airflow (Y page 127)
0016 Switches the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 128)USA only
0003
Sets the temperature (Y page 126)
0004 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off (Y page 128) Overview of climate control systems
121Climate control Z