roof rack MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2013 R172 Owner's Manual

Install or remove the wind screen only when
the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
If the wind screen is not correctly engaged, it
may break free and thus obstruct traffic
behind you or lead to an accident.
Each time before driving with the roof down,
check that the wind screen is properly
engaged.
! Install or remove the wind screen only
when the roof is open. You could otherwise
damage the wind screen or the vehicle
interior.
The wind screen offers protection from the
wind when driving with the roof down.
The wind screen can be installed or removed
from the driver's side or passenger side.
Perform operations involving the wind screen
preferably on the side facing away from
traffic, after you have stopped the vehicle,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
Installing and removing the winds creenPreparing for installation
Preparing for installation from the lef
tside of the
vehicle (example)
0003 Wind screen
0004 Locked latch
0024 Unlocked latch
X The following conditions must be fulfilled
for installation: R
unlocking buttons Rand Lpoint in the
direction of travel.
R latch 0024facing you is unlocked.
R latch 0004facing away from you is locked.
X To unlock the latch: press unlocking
button Ror Lon the locked latch.
X To lock th elatch: push the unlocked latch
upwards by hand until it engages.
Installing Installatio
nfrom the left side of the vehicle
(example)
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Take the wind screen out of the trunk.
X Prepare for installing (Y page 89).
X Hold wind screen 0003at an angle and slide
it with locked latch 0004in the direction of
arrow 0023into the bracket of the opposite
roll bar.
X Press wind screen 0003on the side of the
vehicle facing you downwards in the
directio nofarrow0021until it engages.
Make sure that studs 0022and latch 0024fit
into the respective brackets.
X Check whethe rwind screen 0003is fully
inserted into all four brackets and is sitting
securely.
X If this is not the case, remove wind
screen 0003again and repeat the steps
above. Roof
89Opening/closing Z

Removing
Removing from the left side of the vehicle
(example)
X
Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Press unlocking button L0003.M eanwhile,
pull wind screen 0004on the side of the
vehicle facing you upwards and tilt it. Removing from the left side of the vehicle
(example)
X
Pull wind screen 0004out of the bracket of
the opposite roll bar in the direction of the
arrow.
X Secure wind screen 0004to the trun kfloor by
the rubber strips (Y page 258). AIRGUIDE
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle and
injure yourself or others if you operate
AIRGUIDE while driving.
Only fold the AIRGUIDE discs out or in when
the vehicle is stationary.
! AIRGUID Ecan only be positioned
correctly by folding it in or out. AIRGUIDE
canno tbe dismantled. Do not try to remove
AIRGUIDE from its anchorage. Otherwise,
you could damage AIRGUID Eorthe vehicle.
AIRGUIDE can be folded out or back in from
the driver's side or passenger side.
Perform operations involving AIRGUIDE
preferably on the side facing away from
traffic, after you have stopped the vehicle,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
Operating AIRGUIDE Example: folding out from the left side of the
vehicle
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X To fold out AIRGUIDE: turn disc0003in the
direction of the arrow towards the middle
of the vehicle to the stop.
X Repeatw ith disc0004.
X To fold in AIRGUIDE: turn discs0003
and 0004back behind the roll bar to the stop. 90
RoofOpening/closing

X
Press the outer edge of button 0003and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
X Inser tthe bottle into the bottle holder.
The bottle holder is designed for bottles with
a capacity of 25 fl. oz. (0.7 l) up to 54 fl. oz.
(1.5 l).
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles;
it merely prevents them from tipping over. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected glare can endanger you and others. 0003
Mirror light
0004 Bracket
0024 Retaining strip, e.g. for a car park ticket 0023
Vanity mirror
0021 Mirror cover
i When driving at high speeds with the side
window or roof open:
If you have inserted a car park ticket into
retaining strip 0024, make sure that it is not
blown away by the wind.
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
0003only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer 0004and mirror cover
0021 has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer 0004.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
X Slide the sun visor forwards and back as
required. Ashtray
X
To open: push the lower section of
cover 0003.
The cover opens.
X To remove the insert: lift insert0024
up 0004 and out.
X To re-install the insert: press insert0024
into the holder until it engages. 260
FeaturesStowage and features

Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
R Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
R Only mount tires of the correct size onto
the wheels.
R Break in new tires at moderate speeds for
the first 60 miles (100 km). They only reach
their full performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tires which have too little
tread depth. as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
R Replace the tires after six years at the
latest, regardless of wear. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in
conjunction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor and on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires with
a flat tire (Y page 292).
i Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires
are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the
factory. It is therefore recommended that
you additionally equip your vehicle with a
TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not
feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires.
A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter. Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 329). Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tires on your
vehicle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at
very cold temperatures could cause cracks to
form, thereby damaging the tires
permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept
responsibility for this type of damage. M+S tires
G
WARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than
000B in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provide sufficient traction. There
is a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 000B
in (4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †) use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the 0004snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking
provide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions.
Only these tires will allow driving safety
systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to function
optimally in winter. These tires have been
developed specifically for driving in snow.
Use M+S tires of the same make and tread on
all wheels to maintain safe handling
characteristics.
Always observe the maximu mpermissible
speed specified for the M+S tires you have
mounted. 310
Winter operationWheels and tires

Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface .The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
R if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has been driven for less than
1 mile (1.6 km).
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs).
These optional extras, such as high-
performance brakes, level control, a roof rack
or a high-performance battery, are not
included in the curb weight and the weight of
the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are
distributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of
0009in
(1.6 mm) has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle. Changing
awheel Flat tire
Information on the procedure in the event of
a fla ttire (Y page 291). Instructions for driving
with MOExtended tires in the event of a flat
tire are also provided there. Interchanging the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the drivin gcharacteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions.
The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of
accident. Changing
awheel
329Wheels and tires
Z