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

Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal positio n............. 147
Automatic drive program ...............148
Changing gea r............................... 147
Display message ............................ 237
Driving tips .................................... 147
Emergency running mode ..............152
Kickdow n....................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................150
Overview ........................................ 145
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 152
Selector leve r................................ 145
Shift range s................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......148
Transmission position displa y........ 146
Transmissio npositions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 152 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 115
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 60
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes ....................73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 298
Display message ............................ 227
Important safety notes ..................296
Jump starting ................................. 299
Overview ........................................ 296
Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................202
Display message ............................ 230
Notes/function .............................. 186
Bottle holder ...................................... 259
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 217
Notes ............................................. 351
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
BAS .................................................. 60
BAS PLUS ........................................ 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................351
Display message ............................ 212
Driving tips .................................... 160
High-performance brake system ....161
Important safety notes ..................160
Maintenance .................................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 156
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 287
Car wash ........................................ 282
Display ........................................... 285
Exterior lights ................................ 285
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 286
Interior ........................................... 285
Matte finish ................................... 283
Notes ............................................. 281
Paint .............................................. 283
Plastic trim .................................... 286
Power washer ................................ 283
Roof lining ...................................... 287
Seat bel t........................................ 287
Seat cover ..................................... 286
Sensors ......................................... 285 Index
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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

Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Coolant (engine) ............................ 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Fuel ................................................ 348
Important safety notes ..................348
Washer fluid .................................. .352
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........203
On-board computer .......................203
Setting the air distribution ...............127
Setting the airflow ............................127
SETUP (on-board computer) .............208
Side impact air bag .............................43
Side marker lamp Changing bulbs (rear) ....................114
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 224
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 284
Convenience closing feature ............83
Important safety information ...........82
Opening/closing (all) .......................82
Opening/closing (front) ...................82
Overview .......................................... 82
Problem (malfunction) .....................85
Resetting ......................................... 84
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................73
Changing the programming .............72
Checking the battery .......................73
Convenience opening feature ..........83
Display message ............................ 240
Door central locking/unlocking .......71
Important safety notes ....................70
Loss ................................................. 75
Mechanical key ................................ 72
Opening/closing the roof ................87
Overview .......................................... 70
Positions (ignition lock) .................135
Problem (malfunction) .....................75
Starting the engine ........................137
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets Center console .............................. 261
General notes ................................ 261
Under the armrest .........................261Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 340
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Special seat bel tretractor .................. 58
Speed ,controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................204
Digita l............................................ 197
In the Instrument cluster .................29
Segments ...................................... 193
Selecting the unit of measurement 203
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 247
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 219
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Starting (engine) ................................ 137
Steering (display message) ..............239
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................99
Adjusting (manually )........................ 98
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 194
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes ....................98
Paddle shifters ............................... 148
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........148
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 208
Stowage areas ................................... 256
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 257
Center console .............................. 257
Cuph olders ................................... 259
Door ............................................... 257
Eyeglasses compartment ...............257 Index
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Definition of term
s......................... 327
Direction of rotatio n...................... 330
Display message ............................ 234
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................329
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .326
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............327
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 328
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 328
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................328
Important safety notes ..................308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......328
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........328
Labeling (overview )........................ 323
Load bearing index (definition) ......329
Load index ..................................... 326
Load index (definition) ...................328
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 328
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 328
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 328
Maximum tire loa d......................... 326
Maximum tire load (definition) .......328
MOExtended tires ..........................310
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 329
Overview ........................................ 308
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 328
Replacing ....................................... 329
Service life ..................................... 310
Sidewall (definition) .......................329
Speed rating (definition) ................328
Storing ........................................... 330
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 327
Temperature .................................. 323
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 329
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 329
Tire pressure (definition) ................329Tire pressures (recommended
)...... 327
Tire size (data) ............................... 335
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 323
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) .....................329
Total load limit (definition) .............329
Traction ......................................... 322
Traction (definition) .......................329
Trea dwear ..................................... 322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 322
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 327
Unladen weight (definition) ............328
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............329
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 328
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........301
Installing the towing eye ................302
Removing the towing eye. ..............302
With the rear axle raised ................302
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......302
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............303
Important safety notes ..................301
Installing the towing eye ................302
Removing the towing eye. ..............302
Transmission
Selector leve r................................ 145
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................303
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .286
Trip computer (on-board computer) 196
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 196
Resetting (on-board computer) ......197
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Locking separatel y........................... 80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 80 Index
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Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 80
Overview .......................................... 79
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 239
Opening/closing .............................. 79
Opening dimensions ......................353
Trunk load (maximum) ......................353
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 239
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 88
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................115
Display message ............................ 222
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................78
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 77V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........260
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 237
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individua lsettings .......................... 203
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ...............78
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 71
Lowering ........................................ 334
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 158
Pulling away ................................... 138
Raising ........................................... 331
Reporting problems .........................24
Securing from rolling away ............331
Towing away .................................. 301
Tow-starting ................................... 301Transporting
.................................. 303
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........78
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................71
Vehicle data ................................... 353
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 353
Vehicle dimensions ...........................353
Vehicle emergency locking ................78
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............347
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 291
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 200
VIN ...................................................... 347 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 244
Brakes ........................................... 244
Check Engine ................................. 250
Coolant .......................................... 250
Distance warning ........................... 252
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 252
ESP ®
.............................................. 246
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 247
Fuel tank ........................................ 250
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Reserve fuel ................................... 250
Seat bel t........................................ 242
SPORT handling mode ...................247
SRS ................................................ 249
Tire pressure monitor ....................253
Warning triangle ................................ 290
Warranty ............................................ 346
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 240
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........334
Wheel chock ...................................... 331
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 329
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Cleaning (warning) .........................33018
Index

PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There
is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in frontonadifferent line
relative to the center of your vehicle G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As aresult, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the fron tend of the
vehicle, have the configuratio nand operation
of the rada rsensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the fron tofthe vehicle.
i This device has been approved by the FCC
as a "VehicularR adar System". The radar
sensor is intended for use in an automotive
radar system only. Removing, altering or
tampering with the device will void any
warranties, and is no tpermitted by the
FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use the
device in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment. ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 59). G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further
driving safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP ®
checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! When testing the electric parking brake
on a braking dynamometer, switch off the
ignition .Application of the brakes by
ESP ®
may otherwise destroy the brake
system.
When towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised, observe the notes on
ESP ®
(Y page 302).
ESP ®
is deactivated if the 0014warning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up
continuously when the engin eis running.
If the 000C warning lamp and the 0014
warning lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 246) and displaym essages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 212).
If ESP ®
detects that the vehicle is deviating
from the direction desired by the driver, one
or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP ®
assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP ®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking. Driving safet
ysystems
61Safety Z

example, the detected vehicle turns a corner
and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle,
DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these.
Crossing vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect
vehicles that are crossing your lane.
Activating DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights
with crossing traffic, for example, could cause
your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
Dynamic handling package
General notes The adjustable damping system adapts to the
current driving conditions. The adjustment
depends on whether you have selected sport
or comfort mode. Your selection remains
stored even if you remove the SmartKey from
the ignition lock. Sports tuning The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
sports mode ensures even better contact
with the road. Select this mode if you want
more direct contact with the road when
employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on
winding country roads.
X If indicator lamp 0003 is not lit:
press
button 0004.
Indicator lamp 0003lights up. You have
selected the suspension for a sporty driving
style.
Comfort tuning Select comfort mode if you prefer a more
comfortable driving style.
X
If indicator lamp 0003 is lit:
press
button 0004.
Indicator lamp 0003goes out. You have
selected the suspension for acomfortable
driving style. HOLD function
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle's brakes are applied when the
HOLD function is activated. For this reason,
deactivate the HOLD function if the vehicle is
to be set in motion by other means (e.g. in a
car wash or by towing). G
WARNING
Never get out of the vehicle when the HOLD
function is activated.
The HOLD function must never be operated
or deactivated by a passenger or from outside
the vehicle.
The HOLD function does not replace the
electric parking brake and must not be used
for parking. 176
Driving systemsDriving and parking

the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice outpu
tis not available.
Av oice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance center can ascertain the nature of
the problem (Y page 271).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or organizes for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged
for services such as repair work and/or
towing. Further details are available in your
mbrace manual.
i The mbrace system failed to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call if:
R the indicator lamp for Roadside
Assistance call button 0003is flashing
continuously
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
The Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end acall: press the 000Cbutton on the
multifunctio nsteering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio syste moron
COMAND. MB Info call button X
Press MB Info call button 0003.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Custome rAssistance Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Info call button 0003flashes while
the connection is being made. The
Connecting Call message appears on
the multifunction display. The audio system
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a cellular phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
i The display of the audio system or
COMAND shows that an mbrace call is
active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available.
Av oice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants. You can
obtain information on how to operate your
vehicle's systems, on the location of the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center,
and on further products and services offered
by Mercedes-Benz USA. 268
FeaturesStowage and features

Useful information
............................290
Where will I find...? ...........................290
Flat tire .............................................. 291
Batter y(vehicle) ................................ 296
Jump-starting .................................... 299
Towing and tow-starting ..................301
Fuses .................................................. 303 289Breakdown assistance

Fire extinguisher
The fire extinguishe
ris located underneath
the front of the driver's seat.
X Pull tab 0004upwards.
X Remove fire extinguisher 0003.
i Have fire extinguisher 0003refilled after
each use and checked every one to two
years. It may otherwise fail in an
emergency.
Observe the legal requirements in all
countries concerned. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the trunk floor.
i Apart from certain country-specific
variations, vehicles are not equipped with
a tire-change tool kit. Some tools for
changing a wheel are specific to the
vehicle. For more information on which
tools are required to perform a wheel
change on your vehicle, consult a qualified
specialist workshop.
Necessary wheel-changing tools can
include, for example:
R Jack
R Wheel chock
R Lug wrench
R Ratchet wrench
R Alignment bolt Vehicles with
acollapsible spare wheel 0003
Folding wheel chock
0004 Fuse allocatio nchart
0024 Jack
0023 Sheet for faulty wheel
0021 Alignment bolt
0022 Lug wrench
0015 Towing eye
0016 Valve extractor
0017 Tire inflation compressor
X Lift the trunk floor up.
X Remove the collapsible spare wheel
(Y page 340).
X AMG vehicles: loosen the central screw of
the bracket counter-clockwise and remove
it together with the bracket. Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(Y page 329).
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
characteristics) (Y page 292)
R an emergency spare wheel(Y page 339) Flat tire
291Breakdown assistance