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

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12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes ....................59
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................127
Active light function .........................112
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Additional speedometer ...................203
Additives (engine oil) ........................346
Air bags Display message ............................ 220
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................40
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact air bag ..........................43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 91
AIRSCARF Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Switching on/off ........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output ..............135
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................134
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .135
Setting the center air vents ...........134 Setting the side air vents
...............135
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........100
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....206
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 258
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........279
Hiding a service message ..............278
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 279
Service message ............................ 278
Special service requirements ......... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................67
Function .......................................... .67
Switching off the alarm ....................67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ............................. 186
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....198
Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 1444
Index

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function)
..........................144
Automatic headlamp mode ..............109
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............150
Automatic drive program ...............152
Changing gea r............................... 150
Display message ............................ 235
Driving tips .................................... 150
Emergency running mode ..............156
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................152
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............153
Overview ........................................ 149
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Program selector button ................151
Pulling away ................................... 142
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 156
Selector lever ................................ 149
Starting the engine ........................142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......152
Transmission position displa y........ 149
Transmission positions ..................150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 156 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 117
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 ........................................ 296
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes ..................294
Jump starting ................................. 298
Overview ........................................ 294Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 229
Notes/function .............................. 187
Bottle holder ...................................... 257
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
BAS .................................................. 60
BAS PLUS ........................................ 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................347
Display message ............................ 211
Driving tips .................................... 164
High-performance brake system ....165
Important safety notes ..................164
Maintenance .................................. 165
Parking brake ................................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 285
Car wash ........................................ 280
Display ........................................... 284
Exhaust pipe .................................. 283
Exterior lights ................................ 283
Gear or selector lever ....................284
Interior ........................................... 284
Matte finish ................................... 282 Index
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Notes
............................................. 279
Paint .............................................. 281
Plastic trim .................................... 284
Power washer ................................ 281
Roof lining ...................................... 285
Seat belt ........................................ 285
Seat cover ..................................... 285
Sensors ......................................... 283
Steering wheel ............................... 284
Trim pieces .................................... 284
Washing by hand ........................... 280
Wheels ........................................... 282
Windows ........................................ 282
Wiper blades .................................. 282
Wooden trim .................................. 284
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 280
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 198
Center console Lower section .................................. 33
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................116
Low-beam headlamps ....................116
Reversing lamps ............................ 117
Side marker lamps (rear) ...............116
Turn signals (front) ......................... 117
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 258
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 283
Climate control
Air-conditioning system .................123
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automatically ...............129
Cooling with air dehumidification ..127
Defrosting the windows .................131
Defrosting the windshield ..............131Important safety notes
..................122
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Information on using dual-zone
automatic climate control ..............126
Maximum cooling .......................... 131
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 124
Overview of systems ......................122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 129
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Refrigerant ..................................... 349
Refrigerant filling capacity .............349
Setting the air distribution .............130
Setting the airflow .........................130
Setting the air vents ......................134
Setting the temperature ................129
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Switching residual heat on/off ......133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 131
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 130
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 338
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Combination switch ..........................110
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 272
Calling up ....................................... 271
Setting ........................................... 271
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Convenience closing feature ..............84
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................277
Display message ............................ 225
Filling capacity ............................... 3486
Index

Important safety notes
..................347
Temperature (on-board computer) .206
Temperature gauge ........................ 192
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 114
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................168
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 232
Driving system ............................... 167
Function/notes ............................. 167
Important safety notes ..................167
Setting a speed .............................. 169
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .168
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes ..................256
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...25
Customer Relations Department .......25 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Interior lighting .............................. 204Diagnostics connection
......................24
Digital speedometer .........................196
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 278
Calling up (on-board computer) .....210
Driving systems ............................. 227
Engine ............................................ 225
General notes ................................ 210
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........210
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 239
Lights ............................................ .221
Safety systems .............................. 211
SmartKey ....................................... 238
Tires ............................................... 233
Vehicle .......................................... .235
Distance recorder ............................. 195
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....250
DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control lever .......................171
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 230
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 175
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes ..................170
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .70
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 237
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking .......................78
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening (from inside) ......................77
Overview .......................................... 76
Drinking and driving .........................162
Drinks holder see Cup holder Index
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Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 152
Display ........................................... 149
Manual .......................................... .152
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 153
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........207
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................279
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 108
Driving on flooded roads ..................166
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......59
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .60
Electronic brake force distributio n... 65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .61
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....61
Important safety information ...........59
Overview .......................................... 59
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .65
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 186
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 187
Cruise control ................................ 167
Display message ............................ 227
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 169
Driving Assistance package ...........187
Dynamic handling package ............178
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ......................188
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
PARKTRONIC ................................. 180
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................150
Brakes ........................................... 164
Break-in period .............................. 138
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 164
Drinking and driving .......................162
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................ .166
Driving on flooded roads ................166Driving on wet roads
......................166
Exhaust check ............................... 163
Fuel ................................................ 162
General .......................................... 162
Hydroplaning ................................. 166
Icy road surfaces ........................... 167
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 165
Snow chains .................................. 309
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 165
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....198
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....199
Dynamic handling package
Function/notes ............................. 178 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................205
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 205
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 163
On-board computer .......................196
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................144
Automatic engine switch-off ..........144
Deactivating/activating .................145
General information .......................143
Important safety notes ..................143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 78
Trunk ............................................... 81
Vehicle ............................................. 788
Index

Emergency spare wheel
Important safety note s.................. 337
Points to remember .......................337
Removing ....................................... 337
Stowing .......................................... 338
Technical data ............................... 340
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .55
Safety guideline s............................. 39
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message ............................ 225
ECO start/stop function ................143
Engine number ............................... 343
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 298
Starting problems ..........................147
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............142
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 303
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 276
Additives ........................................ 346
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 346
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption ....275
Temperature (on-board computer) .206
Viscosity ........................................ 346
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...207
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................62
Display message ............................ 211
ETS .................................................. 61
Function/notes ................................ 61 General notes
.................................. 61
Important safety information ...........62
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 61
Exhaust check ................................... 163
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 283
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................104
Folding in/out (automatically). ......104
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...104
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Storing the parking position ..........104
Eyeglasses compartment .................255 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...344
Fire extinguisher ............................... 289
First-aid kit ......................................... 288
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................290
Preparing the vehicle .....................289
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 291
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 272
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption statistics ..................195
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 196
Displaying the range ......................196
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 345 Index
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Important safety notes
..................344
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .345
Problem (malfunction) ...................159
Refueling ........................................ 156
Tank content/reserve fuel .............344
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 157
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 344
Problem (malfunction) ...................159
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 289
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 303
Before changing ............................. 303
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk .....................304
Important safety notes ..................303 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................270
Important safety notes ..................268
Opening/closing the garage door ..270
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 206
Genuine parts ...................................... 20
Glove box ........................................... 254H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 238
Head bags
Display message ............................ 218
Operation ........................................ .44
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................348
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode Head level heating (AIRSCARF)
........100
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 99
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 222
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 113
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 179
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................. 179
Hood
Closing .......................................... .275
Display message ............................ 236
Important safety notes ..................274
Opening ......................................... 274
Hydroplaning ..................................... 166 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 67
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 29
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ..............192
Interior lighting ................................. 113
Automatic control ..........................114
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Emergency lighting ........................114
Manual control ............................... 114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 11310
Index

Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)
...................................... 203
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........204 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 289
Using ............................................. 330
Jump starting (engine) ......................298 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............84
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 139
Starting the engine ........................142
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................155
Knee bag .............................................. 43L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 228
Function/informatio n.................... 188
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................207
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Light function, active Display message ............................ 224
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 108
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .204
Active light function .......................112Automatic headlamp mode
............109
Cornering light function .................111
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Hazard warning lamps ...................111
High beam flasher .......................... 111
High-beam headlamps ...................111
Low-beam headlamps ....................109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........204
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 203
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 203
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 204
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........204
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......224
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 77
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 205
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 221
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition Index
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Lumbar support
.................................. .99M
M+S tires ............................................ 308
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .........................91
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ...................148
Gear leve r...................................... 148
Pulling away ................................... 142
Shift recommendatio n................... 149
Starting the engine ........................141
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 282
mbrace Call priority .................................... 263
Display message ............................ 216
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes .......................267
Emergency call .............................. 260
General notes ................................ 259
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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 72
Locking vehicle ................................ 78
Unlocking the driver's door ..............78
Memory card (audio) .........................198
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 210
Messages see Display messages Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............199
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 71
MOExtended tires .............................. 290
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................332
Mounting a new wheel ...................332
Preparing the vehicle .....................329
Raising the vehicle .........................330
Removing a wheel ..........................331
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 329
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 194
Permanent displa y......................... 203
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .193
Overview .......................................... 31 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............197
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .50
Resetting after being triggered ........51
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 138 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
Important safety notes ....................38
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection) .......................5012
Index

OCS
Faults .............................................. .49
Operation ........................................ .45
System self-test ............................... 48
Odometer ........................................... 195
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 206
Assistance menu ........................... 200
Audio menu ................................... 198
Convenience submenu ..................205
Displaying a service message ........279
Display messages ..........................210
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 175
Factory settings submenu .............202
Important safety notes ..................192
Instrument cluster submenu ..........202
Lighting submenu .......................... 203
Menu overview .............................. 195
Message memory .......................... 210
Navigation menu ............................ 197
Operation ....................................... 193
RACETIMER ................................... 207
Service menu ................................. 201
Settings menu ............................... 202
Standard displa y............................ 195
Telephone menu ............................ 199
Trip menu ...................................... 195
Vehicle submenu ........................... 205
Video DVD operation .....................199
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................24
Important safety notes ....................23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................21
Outside temperature display ...........193
Overhead control panel ......................34 P
Paint code number ............................342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...281
Panic alarm .......................................... 38
Parking ............................................... 159
Important safety notes ..................159Parking brake
................................ 160
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 183
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 213
Electric parking brake ....................160
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes ..................183
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................182
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes ............................. 180
Important safety notes ..................180
Problem (malfunction) ...................183
Range of the sensors .....................181
Warning displa y............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................49
Problems (malfunction) .................. 220
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 45
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .284
Power washers .................................. 281
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 216
Operation ........................................ .50
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Program selector button ..................151 Index
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