engine MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2014 R172 Owner's Manual
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0050
0050Solutions 003D The battery is not being charged.
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes are:
R
a defective alternator
R a torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 159).
X Open the hood.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is not damaged:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00B2
Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
At Next Refueling At Next Refueling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 275).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Ypage 276).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 226
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Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil
Level Level
(Add 1
(Add 1 quart)
quart) AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level when next refueling, at the latest
(Y page 275).
X If necessary, add engine oil ( Ypage 276).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
engine oil needs to be added more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys with too little engine oil. The engine will
otherwise be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 00B6
Fuel Level Low Fuel Level Low The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station. 00A8 There is only a very small amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
X
Refuel at the nearest gas station without fail. 00B6
Gas Cap Loose Gas Cap Loose The fuel system pressure is too low. The fuel filler cap is not closed
correctly or the fuel system is leaking.
X
Check that the fuel filler cap is correctly closed.
If the fuel filler cap is not correctly closed:
X Close the fuel filler cap.
If the fuel filler cap is correctly closed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Driving systems
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0050 0050Solutions 00AD
Attention Assist: Attention Assist:
Take a Break! Take a Break! Based on certain criteria, ATTENTION ASSIST has detected fatigue
or a lack of concentration on the part of the driver. A warning tone
also sounds.
X
If necessary, take a break.
During long journeys, take regular breaks in good time so you get
enough rest. 00AD
Attention Assist Attention Assist
Inoperative Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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0050
0050Solutions Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
the sensors are dirty.
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 159).
X Clean the sensors (Y page 283).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative Inoperative Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior
mirrors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance Parking Guidance
Inoperative Inoperative Parking Guidance is malfunctioning (
Ypage 183).
X Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Parking Guidance
Canceled Canceled Parking Guidance is deactivated. Possible causes are:
R
the vehicle is skidding.
R the sensors are dirty.
R a malfunction has occurred.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate Parking Guidance later ( Ypage 183).
If the parking space symbol does not appear in the multifunction
display at speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h):
X Clean the sensors (Y page 283).
X Restart the engine.
If the parking space symbol still does not appear in the
multifunction display at speeds below 19 mph (30 km/h):
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance has been deactivated because you are no longer
following the recommended path.
X
Park again and, while doing so, observe the display messages
in the multifunction display. Parking Guidance Parking Guidance
Finished Finished The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS Off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y
page 169).
If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
available again available again DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been
temporarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y
page 169). 230
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0050
0050Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
Currently Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R
function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper are dirty.
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio
stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display
message disappears.
DISTRONIC is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 159).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator grill and the bumper
(Y page 283).
X Restart the engine. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Inoperative Inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is defective.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist PLUS) and PRE-SAFE
®
Brake may be
inoperative as well.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
Passive Passive You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X
Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - mph - - - mph An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
X
Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 169). Display
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0050
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Tire Pressure
Monitor Monitor
Currently Currently
Unavailable Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tire pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. TirePress. TirePress.
Sensor(s) Missing Sensor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Monitor Monitor
Inoperative No Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X
Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes. Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Monitor Monitor
Inoperative Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle
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0050 0050Solutions Shift
Shift
to
to'P'
'P' or
or'N'
'N'
to Start Engine
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Apply Brake Apply Brake
to Shift from 'P' to Shift from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
D,Ror Nwithout depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Display
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0050
0050Solutions Risk of Rolling
Risk of Rolling
Transmission Not Transmission Not
in P in P You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and
opened the driver's door.
You wanted to lock the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
or
You have turned off the engine with the Start/Stop button and
opened the driver's door while the transmission was in position
N.
X Shift the transmission to position P. While the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active, you have:
R
opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or
R switched off the engine or
R opened the hood
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock
the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
You can restart the engine. Service Required, Service Required,
Do Do
Not
Not Shift
Shift Gears
Gears
Visit Dealer
Visit Dealer You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
Dis selected:
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. 0084 The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid. 0083 The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 159).
X Close the hood. 236
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Start Engine See Start Engine See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Start the engine.
X Repeat the opening/closing process after approximately ten
seconds (Y page 87). The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The
roof drive has been switched off automatically for safety reasons.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten
minutes.
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure (Y page 87).Close Rear Close Rear
Side Windows Side Windows You wish to leave the vehicle and at least one of the rear side
windows is open.
X
Close the rear side windows (Y page 83).00B2
Check Washer Fluid Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Ypage 277). Wiper Wiper
Malfunctioning Malfunctioning The windshield wipers are malfunctioning.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Hazard Warning Hazard Warning
Flashers Flashers
Malfunctioning Malfunctioning The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00AF
Key Does Not Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. 00AF
Take Take
Your
YourKey
Keyfrom
from
Ignition
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. 00AF
Obtain a New Key Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 238
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Replace Replace
Key KeyBattery
Battery The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.
X
Change the batteries ( Ypage 73). 00AF
Don't Forget Your Don't Forget Your
Key Key The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and
is only a reminder.
You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off.
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock.
X
Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you
leave the vehicle. 00AF
Key not detected Key not detected
(red display message) The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle
centrally or start the engine.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 159).
X Locate the KEYLESS-GO key. The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running
because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves.
A warning tone also sounds.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 159).
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. 00AF
Key Not Detected Key Not Detected
(white display
message) The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present.
X
Change the location of the SmartKey with the KEYLESS-GO
functions in the vehicle.
If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected:
X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. 00AF
Key Detected in Key Detected in
Vehicle Vehicle The KEYLESS-GO key has been detected inside the vehicle during
locking.
X
Remove the KEYLESS-GO key from the vehicle. Display
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Remove 'Start' Remove 'Start'
Button and Insert Button and Insert
Key Key The KEYLESS-GO key can continuously not be detected.
KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective. A
warning tone also sounds.
X
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock and turn it to the
desired position.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 00AF
Close Doors to Close Doors to
Lock Vehicle Lock Vehicle At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again. Warning and indicator lamps
Safety
Seat belts Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00E9
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up for 6 seconds.
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger
to fasten their seat belts.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 53).00E9
After starting the
engine, the red seat
belt warning lamp lights
up. In addition, a
warning tone sounds
for up to six seconds.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 53).
The warning tone ceases. 00E9
The red seat belt
warning lamp lights up
after the engine starts,
as soon as the driver's
or the front-passenger
door is closed. The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt.
X
Fasten your seat belt (Y page 53).
The warning lamp goes out. There are objects on the front-passenger seat.
X
Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow
them in a secure place.
The warning lamp goes out. 240
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