brake light MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2015 R172 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp .................................2 45
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active light function ......................... 112
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 67
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................ .112
Switching on/off ........................... 113
Additional speedometer ................... 205
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 350
Air bags Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 224
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Head bag ......................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp .......................................... .41
Side impact air ba g.......................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 91
AIRSCARF Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/of f........................... 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/of
f.......... 100
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 69
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 69
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 69
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 208
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 260
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 283
Hiding a service message .............. 282
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 283
Service message ............................ 282
Special service requirements ......... 283
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 231
Function/note s............................. 188
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 200
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop 4
Index

AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 228
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 146
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 144
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 109
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............ .152
Automatic drive program .............. .154
Changing gear ............................... 152
Display message ............................ 238
Driving tips ................................... .152
Emergency running mode .............. 158
Kickdown ....................................... 153
Manual drive program .................... 154
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 155
Overview ........................................ 151
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Program selector button ................ 153
Pulling away ................................... 142
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 158
Selector lever ................................ 151
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 154
Transmission position displa y........ 151
Transmission positions .................. 152
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 158 B
Backup lamp Changing bulb s.............................. 117
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 62
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 74
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 299
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes .................. 297 Jump starting ................................. 301
Overview ........................................ 297
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 232
Notes/function .............................. 189
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 220
Notes ............................................. 350
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 350
Display message ............................ 213
EBD .................................................. 67
High-performance brake system .... 168
Important safety notes .................. 166
Maintenance .................................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 162
Riding tips ...................................... 166
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 31
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages Index
5

N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 199
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety note s.................... 56
Operation ......................................... 56
Resetting after being triggered ........ 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 138 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 197
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 208
Assistance menu ........................... 203
Audio menu ................................... 200
Convenience submenu .................. 207
Displaying a service message ........ 283
Display messages .......................... 212
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Factory settings submenu ............. 208
Important safety notes .................. 194
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 204
Lighting submenu .......................... 205
Menu overview .............................. 197 Message memory .......................... 212
Navigation menu ............................ 199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER ................................... 209
Service menu ................................. 204
Settings menu ............................... 204
Standard display ............................ 197
Telephone menu ............................ 201
Trip menu ...................................... 197
Vehicle submenu ........................... 207
Video DVD operation ..................... 201
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 195
Overhead control panel ...................... 36 P
Paint code number ............................ 346
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 285
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking Important safety notes .................. 161
Parking brake ................................ 162
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger sid e............................... 105
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 185
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 215
Electric parking brake .................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 185
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 110 Index
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PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 184
Driving system ...............................1 82
Function/notes ............................ .182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Range of the sensors ..................... 183
Warning displa y............................. 184
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 224
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 288
Power washers .................................. 285
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 220
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 221
Function/note s................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 253
Program selector button .................. 153
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Manual transmission ...................... 142 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 26R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 209
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 231 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 200
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/of f........................... 110
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/of f........................... 132
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 352
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Refueling process .......................... 159
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 158
Remote control Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 271
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 231
Warning lamp ................................. 251
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system Display message ............................ 221
Introduction ..................................... 40 14
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
0043
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
154
0044
Combination switch 110
0087
Instrument cluster 31
0085
Horn
0083
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
182
0084
Overhead control panel 36
006B
Climate control systems 122
006C
Ignition lock 139
Start/Stop button 140 Function Page
006D
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
100
006E
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
100
006F
Cruise control lever 170
0070
Electric parking brake 162
0071
Diagnostics connection 25
0072
Opens the hood 278
0073
Light switch 10830
CockpitAt a glance

G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position Por shift manual transmission into
neutral.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the childrestraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 42) and the notes on correct use of
seat belts (Y page 44). A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
41 lbs (18 kg) or until they reach a height
where a lap/shoulder belt can be fastened
properly without a booster seat. Special seat belt retractor
G
WARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
The seat belt on the front passenger side is
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retrac-
tor ensures that the seat belt cannot slacken once the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
X Make sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc- tions.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly out of the belt
loop.
X Engage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
X Pull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat
belt retractor is enabled.
X Push the child restraint system down so
that the seat belt is tight and does not
loosen. 58
Children in the vehicleSafety

Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
R ABS (Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 61)
R BAS (Brake Assist System) (Y page 62)
R BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System Plus)
(Y page 62)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 63)
R EBD (Electronic Brake forceDistribution)
(Y page 67)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 67)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 67) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety sys-
tems can neither reduce the risk of accident
nor override the laws of physics. Driving
safety systems are merely aids designed to
assist driving. You are responsible for the dis- tance to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed
and for braking in good time. Always adapt
your driving style to suit the prevailing road
and weather conditions and maintain a safe
distance from the vehicle in front. Drive care- fully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Please pay special atten- tion to the notes on tires, recommended
minimum tire tread depths, etc.
(Y page 310).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
The yellow 0025ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 61). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 245) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 213).
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
(8 km/ h), regardless of road-surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even if
you only brake gently.
Braking X
If ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking sit- uation is over.
X To make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel a pulsing in the brake pedal. Driving safety systems
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ETS remains active when you deactivate
ESP ®
.
i AMG vehicles:
your vehicle may be
equipped with 20-inch tires on the rear
axle. If replaced with a 19-inch tire, ETS
may intervene noticeably sooner for the
first few kilometers. After approximately
10 km ETS will function as usual again.
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be
found in the "Wheel/tire combinations"
section (Y page 337).
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, ESP ®
is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv- ing 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 305).
ESP ®
is deactivated if the 00BBwarning lamp
in the instrument cluster lights up continu-
ously when the engine is running.
If the 00E5 warning lamp and the 00BBwarn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP ®
is not
available due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(Y page 247) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(Y page 213).
i Only use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP ®
function
properly. Characteristics of ESP
® General information
If the 00E5 ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP ®
is automatically
active.
If ESP ®
intervenes, the 00E5ESP®
warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP ®
intervenes:
X Do not deactivate ESP ®
under any circum-
stances.
X Only depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
X Adapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts automati-
cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
ESP ®
remains in its previously selected sta-
tus. Example: if ESP®
was deactivated before
the engine was switched off, ESP ®
remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(except
AMG vehicles) Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 61).
You can select between the following states
of ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following. 64
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It may be best to deactivate ESP
®
in the fol-
lowing situations:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®X
To switch off: press button0043.
The 00BB ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch on: press button0043.
The 00BB ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the 00E5ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster flashes. In such situa-
tions, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur- faces.
R traction control is still activated.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®
(AMG
vehicles) Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 61).
You can select between the following states
of ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
is activated.
R SPORT handling mode is activated.
R ESP ®
is deactivated. G
WARNING
When SPORT handling mode is activated,
there is a greater risk of skidding and acci-
dents.
Only activate SPORT handling mode in the sit- uations described in the following. G
WARNING
If you deactivate ESP ®
, ESP ®
no longer sta-
bilizes the vehicle. There is an increased risk
of skidding and an accident.
Only deactivate ESP ®
in the situations descri-
bed in the following.
In the following situations, it may be better to activate SPORT handling mode or deactivate
ESP ®
:
R when using snow chains
R in deep snow
R on sand or gravel
R on designated roads when the vehicle's
own oversteering and understeering char-
acteristics are desired Driving safety systems
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Driving in SPORT handling mode or without
ESP ®
requires an extremely qualified and
experienced driver.
i Activate ESP ®
as soon as the situations
described above no longer apply. ESP ®
will
otherwise not be able to stabilize the vehi-
cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel
starts to spin.
! Avoid spinning the driven wheels for an
extended period with ESP ®
deactivated.
You could otherwise damage the drivetrain.
Deactivating/activating ESP ®X
To activate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button 0043.
The 0074 SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
The SPORT handling mode
SPORT handling mode message
appears in the multifunction display.
X To deactivate SPORT handling mode:
briefly press button 0043.
The 0074 SPORT handling mode warning
lamp in the instrument cluster goes out.
X To deactivate ESP ®
:press button 0043until
the 00BB ESP®
OFF warning lamp lights up
in the instrument cluster.
The 00E5 OFF
OFF message appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
X To activate ESP ®
:briefly press button 0043.
The 00BB ESP®
OFF warning lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out. The 00E5
ESP ®
ON
ON message appears in the multifunc-
tion display. Characteristics of activated SPORT han-
dling mode
If SPORT handling mode is activated and one
or more wheels start to spin, the 00E5ESP®
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
flashes. ESP ®
only stabilizes the vehicle to a
limited degree.
When SPORT handling mode is activated:
R ESP ®
only improves driving stability to a
limited degree.
R the engine's torque is restricted only to a
limited degree and the drive wheels can
spin. The spinning of the wheels results in a
cutting action, which provides better grip.
R ETS is still active.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake.
Characteristics when ESP ®
is deactivated
If ESP ®
is deactivated and one or more wheels
start to spin, the 00E5ESP®
warning lamp in
the instrument cluster does not flash. In such
situations, ESP ®
will not stabilize the vehicle.
If you deactivate ESP ®
:
R ESP ®
no longer improves driving stability.
R engine torque is no longer limited and the
drive wheels are able to spin.
The spinning of the wheels results in a cut-
ting action for better traction on loose sur- faces.
R traction control is still activated.
R PRE-SAFE ®
is no longer available, nor is it
activated if you brake firmly and ESP ®
intervenes.
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is no longer available, it
is also not activated if you brake firmly and
ESP ®
intervenes.
R ESP ®
still provides support when you
brake. 66
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