sensor MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2015 R172 Owner's Guide
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The two radar sensors for Blind Spot Assist
are integrated into the sides of the rear
bumper. Make sure that the bumper is free of dirt, ice or slush in the vicinity of the sensors.
The sensors must not be covered, for exam-
ple by cycle racks or overhanging loads. Fol-
lowing a severe impact or in the event of dam- age to the bumpers, have the function of the
sensors checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. Blind Spot Assist may otherwise
not work properly.
Indicator and warning display 0043
Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lamp
When Blind Spot Assist is activated, indicator
lamp 0043in the exterior mirrors lights up yel-
low at speeds of up to 20 mph (30 km/h) . At
speeds above 20 mph (30 km/h), the indica-
tor lamp goes out and Blind Spot Assist is
operational.
If a vehicle is detected within the blind spot
monitoring range at speeds above 20 mph
(30 km/h), warning lamp 0043on the corre-
sponding side lights up red. This warning is
always emitted when a vehicle enters the
blind spot monitoring range from behind or
from the side. When you overtake a vehicle,
the warning only occurs if the difference in
speed is less than 7 mph (12 km/h).
The yellow indicator lamp goes out if reverse gear is engaged. In this event, Blind Spot
Assist is no longer active.
The brightness of the indicator/warning
lamps is adjusted automatically according to
the ambient light. Collision warning
If a vehicle is detected in the monitoring range
of Blind Spot Assist and you switch on the
corresponding turn signal, a double warning
tone sounds. Red warning lamp 0043flashes. If
the turn signal remains on, vehicles detected
are indicated by the flashing of red warning
lamp 0043. There are no further warning tones.
Switching on Blind Spot Assist
X Make sure that the radar sensor system
(Y page 207) and Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 204 )are activated in the on-board
computer.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
Warning lamps 0043in the exterior mirrors
light up red for approximately 1.5 seconds
and then turn yellow.
Lane Keeping Assist General notes
Lane Keeping Assist monitors the area in
front of your vehicle with camera
0043, which is
mounted at the top of the windshield. Lane
Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the
road and warns you before you leave your
lane unintentionally.
If you select km kmon the on-board computer in
the Display Unit Speed-/Odometer
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer func-
tion (Y page 204), Lane Keeping Assist is
active starting at a speed of 60 km/h. If the
miles
miles display unit is selected, the assistance
range begins at 40 mph. 190
Driving systemsDriving and parking
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Useful information
i This Operator's manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 26). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving when operating the on-board computer. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognize function
restrictions in systems relevant to safety. The operating safety of your vehicle may be
impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the mul- tifunction display. You should therefore make
sure your vehicle is operating safely at all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not oper-
ating safely may cause an accident.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, pull over as soon as it is safe to do
so. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y
page 31). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle inte-
rior can be adjusted using the brightness con-
trol knob.
The brightness control knob is on the bottom left of the instrument cluster (Y page 31).
X Turn the brightness control knob counter-
clockwise or clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 0058,0060or
0058, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not lit. Coolant temperature display
G
WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is over-
heated or when there is a fire in the engine
compartment could expose you to hot gases
or other service products. There is a risk of
injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high. 194
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Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett Settmenu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock function.
When the Automatic
Automatic Door
DoorLock
Lockfunction
is activated, the left-hand vehicle door is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
If you activate the Automatic Door Lock
Automatic Door Lock
function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic lock- ing feature, see (Y page 79).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic AcousticLock
Lockfunction,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett
Sett menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Acoustic Lock
Acoustic Lock function.
If the Acoustic
Acoustic Lock
Lockfunction is activated,
the 0037 symbol in the multifunction dis-
play lights up orange.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Vehicle
Vehicle submenu. X
Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual):
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual):.
You will see the selected setting: Enabled Enabled
or Disabled
Disabled.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting.
The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 171)
R BAS PLUS (Y page 62)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 67)
Convenience Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett Settmenu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit
Easy Entry/Exit function.
If the Easy Entry/Exit
Easy Entry/Exit function is activa-
ted, the vehicle steering wheel is displayed
in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting. Menus and submenus
207On-board computer and displays Z
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions PRE-SAFE
PRE-SAFE
Functions Cur‐ Functions Cur‐
rently rently
Limited
Limited See
See
Operator's Manual
Operator's Manual PRE
‑SAFE ®
Brake is deactivated or temporarily inoperative. Pos-
sible causes are:
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator trim 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 sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
R AMG vehicles: ESP ®
is deactivated.
R the system is outside the operating temperature range.
R the on-board voltage is too low.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
PRE ‑SAFE ®
Brake is operational again.
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 (Y page 161).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator trim and the bumper
(Y page 287).
X Restart the engine.
X AMG vehicles: reactivate ESP ®
(Y page 65). PRE-SAFE PRE-SAFE
Functions Limited Functions Limited
See See
Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual PRE-SAFE
®
Brake is inoperative due to a malfunction. BAS PLUS or
the distance warning signal may also have failed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0075
SRS Malfunction SRS Malfunction
Service Required Service Required The restraint system is faulty. The
0075warning lamp also lights
up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig- gered unintentionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be
triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
For further information about the restraint system, see
(Y page 40). Display
messages
221On-board computer and displays Z
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0049
Auto Auto
Lamp
LampFunction
Function
Inoperative
Inoperative The light sensor is defective.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 0049
Switch Off Lights Switch Off Lights The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A
warning tone also sounds.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Adaptive Highbeam Adaptive Highbeam
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Adaptive Highbeam Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoper-
ative. Possible causes are:
R the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
X Clean the windshield.
If the system detects that the camera is fully operational again, the
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Now Available message is dis-
played.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is operational again. Engine
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050 0050Solutions 00BD
Check Coolant Check Coolant
Level See Opera‐ Level See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual The coolant level is too low.
! Avoid making long journeys with too little coolant in the engine
cooling system. The engine will otherwise be damaged.
X Add coolant, observing the warning notes before doing so
(Y page 281).
X If coolant needs to be added more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. 00AC The fan motor is faulty.
X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), drive to the
nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in moun-
tainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. 228
Display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 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
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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. 00D9
Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 181).Radar Radar
Sensors
Sensors Deac‐
Deac‐
tivated See Opera‐
tivated See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor's Manual The radar sensor system is deactivated.
X Switch on the radar sensor system (Y page 207). Display
messages
231On-board computer and displays Z
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Lane Keeping
Lane Keeping
Assist Currently Assist Currently
Unavailable See Unavailable See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes are:
R the windshield in the camera's field of vision is dirty.
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog.
R there are no lane markings for a longer period.
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage disappears.
Lane Keeping 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 (Y page 161).
X Clean the windshield. Lane Keeping Lane Keeping
Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able See Opera‐ able See Opera‐
tor's Manual tor'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 sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation.
The yellow 0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
When the causes stated above no longer apply, the display mes-
sage 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 (Y page 161).
X Clean the sensors (Y page 287).
X Restart the engine. 232
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Blind Spot Assist
Blind Spot Assist
Inoperative Inoperative Blind Spot Assist is defective.
The yellow
0063indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance Parking Guidance
Inoperative Inoperative Parking Guidance is malfunctioning (Y
page 185).
X Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance
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 (Y page 185).
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 287).
X Restart the engine.
If the parking space symbol still does not appear in the multifunc-
tion 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 171).
If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSNow
Now
Available
Available DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo-
rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y
page 171). Display
messages
233On-board computer and displays Z
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSCur‐
Cur‐
rently
rently Unavailable
Unavailable
See
See Operator's
Operator's Man‐
Man‐
ual
ual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes are:
R function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow.
R the sensors in the radiator trim 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 sta-
tions 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 mes-
sage disappears.
DISTRONIC PLUS 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 (Y page 161).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator trim and the bumper
(Y page 287).
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 DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSSus‐
Sus‐
pended
pended 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 171). 234
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Tire Pressure Mon‐
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor itor
Currently Unavail‐ Currently Unavail‐
able able 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. Sen‐ TirePress. Sen‐
sor(s) Missing sor(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 spe-
cialist workshop. Tire Pressure Mon‐ Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor Inoperative itor Inoperative
No Wheel Sensors No 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 Mon‐ Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor itor
Inoperative Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
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. 238
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messagesOn-board computer and displays