245 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2014 R172 Owner's Manual

SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 245
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 217
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) ..............237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Adjusting (manually). .....................101
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 193
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes ..................100
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 207
Stowage areas ................................... 254
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 255
Center console .............................. 255
Cup holders ................................... 256
Door ............................................... 255
Eyeglasses compartment ...............255
Glove box ...................................... .254
Important safety information .........254
Rear wall ........................................ 255
Stowage net ................................... 256
Stowage net ....................................... 256
Summer tires ..................................... 308
Sun visor ............................................ 257
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 133
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............67 T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 222
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 344
Emergency spare wheel .................340
Information .................................... 342
Tires/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 350
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 263
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes .......................267
Emergency call .............................. 260
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............266
MB info call button ........................262
Remote vehicle locking ..................265
Roadside Assistance button ..........262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............265
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 259
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 199
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............199
Number from the phone book ....... .200
Redialing ........................................ 200
Rejecting/ending a call .................19916
Index

Unlocking (SmartKey)
......................70
Vehicle data ................................... 350
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 350
Vehicle dimensions ...........................350
Vehicle emergency locking ................78
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............342
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 289
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 199
VIN ...................................................... 342W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 242
Brakes ........................................... 242
Check Engine ................................. 248
Coolant .......................................... 248
Distance warning ........................... 250
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 250
ESP ®
.............................................. 244
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 245
Fuel tank ........................................ 248
Overview .......................................... 30
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................45
Reserve fuel ................................... 248
Seat belt ........................................ 240
SPORT handling mode ...................245
SRS ................................................ 247
Tire pressure monitor ....................251
Warning triangle ................................ 288
Warranty ............................................ 342
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 238
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........332
Wheel chock ...................................... 329
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 328
Checking ........................................ 307
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Cleaning (warning) .........................329
Emergency spare wheel .................337
Important safety notes ..................306
Interchanging/changing ................328Mounting a new wheel
...................332
Mounting a wheel .......................... 329
Overview ........................................ 306
Removing a wheel ..........................331
Storing ........................................... 329
Tightening torque ........................... 332
Wheel size/tire size .......................333
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Inserting and removing ....................89
Preparing for installation .................. 89
see AIRGUIDE
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................277
Notes ............................................. 348
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 238
Problem (malfunction) ...................120
Replacing the wiper blades ............118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................308
Slippery road surfaces ...................167
Snow chains .................................. 309
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 308
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 308
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 282
Important safety notes ..................118
Replacing ....................................... 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 284
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 130 Index
19

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0058
Low-beam
headlamps 109
0044
0060
Parking lamps 110
0087
0057
High-beam
headlamps 111
0085
00E5
ESP® 244
0083
0049
Electric parking brake
(red) 242
0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 242
006B
00BA
Distance warning 250
006C
003E003D
Turn signals 110
006D
0077
Tire pressure monitor 314
006E
0075
SRS 247 Function Page
006F
00E9
Seat belt 240
0070
0074
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 245
0071
00AC
Coolant 248
0072
005E
Rear fog lamp 110
0073
005A
Front fog lamps 109
0074
00B9
Check Engine 248
0075
00B6
Reserve fuel 248
0076
00BB
ESP®
OFF 244
0077
0025
ABS 242
0078
0027
Brakes 24230
Instrument clusterAt a glance

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 00E5
The yellow ESP
®
warning lamp flashes
while the vehicle is in
motion. ESP
®
or traction control has intervened because there is a risk of
skidding or at least one wheel has started to spin.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
X When pulling away, only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
.
For exceptions, see: (Y page 62).00BB
The yellow ESP
®
OFF
warning lamp is lit while
the engine is running. ESP
®
is deactivated.
G WARNING
If ESP ®
is switched off, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Reactivate ESP ®
.
For exceptions, see: (Y page 62).
X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions.
If ESP ®
cannot be activated:
X Drive on carefully.
X Have ESP ®
checked at a qualified specialist workshop. 0074
AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT
handling mode warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
G WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Only switch on SPORT handling mode in certain situations
(Y page 63). Warning and indicator lamps
245On-board computer and displays Z

ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width by
the tire height.
Tire code: tire code0087specifies the tire type.
"R" represents radial tires; "D" represents
diagonal tires; "B" represents diagonal radial
tires.
Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of
over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR" in
the size description, depending on the
manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18).
Rim diameter: rim diameter0085is the
diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter
of the rim flange. The rim diameter is
specified in inches (in).
Load-bearing index: load-bearing index0083
is a numerical code that specifies the
maximum load-bearing capacity of a tire.
Do not overload the tires by exceeding the
specified load limit. The maximum
permissible load can be found on the
vehicle's Tire and Loading Information
placard on the B-pillar on the driver's side
(Y page 317).
Example:
Load-bearing index 91 indicates a maximum
load of 1,356 lb (615 kg) that the tires can
bear. For further information on the maximum
tire load in kilograms and lbs, see
(Y page 325).
For further information on the load bearing
index, see "Load index" (Y page 324).
Speed rating: speed rating0084specifies the
approved maximum speed of the tire.
i Tire data is vehicle-specific and may
deviate from the data in the example.
Regardless of the speed rating, always
observe the speed limits. Drive carefully and
adapt your driving style to the traffic
conditions. Summe
r tires
Index Speed rating
Q up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
R up to 106 mph (170 km/h)
S up to 112 mph (180 km/h)
T up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
H up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
V up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
W up to 168 mph (270 km/h)
Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR...(..Y) over 186 mph (300 km/h)
ZR over 149 mph (240 km/h)
R
Optionally, tires with a maximum speed of
over 149 mph (240 km/h) may have "ZR"
in the size description, depending on the
manufacturer (e.g. 245/40 ZR 18).
The service specification is made up of
load-bearing index 0083and speed rating
0084.
R If the size description of your tire includes
"ZR" and there are no service
specifications, ask the tire manufacturer in
order to find out the maximum speed.
If a service specification is available, the
maximum speed is limited according to the
speed rating in the service specification.
Example: 245/40 ZR18 97 Y.In this
example, "97 Y" is the service specification.
The letter "Y" represents the speed rating.
The maximum speed of the tire is limited to
186 mph (300 km/h).
R The size description for all tires with
maximum speeds of over 186 mph
(300 km/h) must include "ZR", andthe
service specification must be given in
parentheses. Example: All about wheels and tires
323Wheels and tires Z

Tires
SLK 250 Summer tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/4
5 R17 91 W 5
RA : 245/40 R17 91 W 5, 6 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
RA: 245/35 R18 92 Y XL
6 FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+S
004D5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
SLK 350
Summer tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/45 R17 91 W
5
RA: 245/40 R17 91 W 5, 6 FA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
5
Also available as MOExtended tires.
6 Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section. Wheel and tire combinations
335Wheels and tires Z

R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 225/40 R18 92 Y XL
RA: 245/35 R18 92 Y XL
6 FA: 7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
RA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.42 in (36 mm)
Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 225/45 R17 91 H M+S
004D5 BA: 7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
SLK 55 AMG
Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
FA: 235/40 ZR18 95 Y XL
RA: 255/35 ZR18 94 Y XL
6 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
Winter tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S
004D BA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
FA: 235/40 R18 95 V XL M+S
004D
RA: 255/35 R18 94 V XL M+S 004D6 FA: 8.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.69 in (43 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.65 in (42 mm)
6
Use of snow chains is not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
5 Also available as MOExtended tires. 336
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires