display MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2016 R172 User Guide

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NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 199
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 56
Operation ......................................... 56
Resetting triggered .......................... 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 138
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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
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
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 ........................... 202
Audio menu ................................... 200
Convenience submenu .................. 206
Display messages .......................... 211 Displaying a service message ........ 281
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 176
Factory settings submenu ............. 207
Important safety notes .................. 194
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 204
Lighting submenu .......................... 205
Menu overview .............................. 197
Message memory .......................... 211
Navigation menu ............................ 199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER ................................... 208
Service menu ................................. 204
Settings menu ............................... 204
Standard display ............................ 197
Telephone menu ............................ 201
Trip menu ...................................... 197
Vehicle submenu ........................... 206
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 pane l
...................... 36
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Paint code number ............................ 345
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 283
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Engaging park position .................. 149
Important safety notes .................. 160
Parking brake ................................ 161
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 184
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 215
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Electric parking brake .................... 161
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 232
Important safety notes .................. 184
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 183
Driving system ............................... 181
Function/notes ............................. 181
Important safety notes .................. 181
Problem (malfunction) ................... 184
Range of the sensors ..................... 181
Warning display ............................. 182
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 223
Problems (malfunction) .................. 223
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
Pivoting draft stop
see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Power washers .................................. 283
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 218
Operation ......................................... 56
Program selector button .................. 152
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
General notes ................................ 142
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QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
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RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 208
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 ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 352
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Refueling process .......................... 158
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 157
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 268
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 249
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
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Restraint systemDisplay message ............................ 220
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 148
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 256
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 83
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 226
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roof
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................... 86
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 87
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key) ................................................. 88
Overview .......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Relocking ......................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 256
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 288
Roof switch .......................................... 87
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Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 287
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 207
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45 Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Cleaning the cover ......................... 287
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 99
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 285
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 204
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 350
Coolant (engine) ............................ 350
Engine oil ....................................... 349
Fuel ................................................ 347
Important safety notes .................. 347
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 352
Washer fluid ................................... 351
Setting the air distribution ............... 130
Setting the airflow ............................ 130
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 207
On-board computer ....................... 204
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 208
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp
Changing bulbs (rea
r) .................... 116
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 226
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 84
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Opening/closing (front) ...................83
Overview .......................................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 86
Resetting ......................................... 85
Reversing feature ............................. 83
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming .............7 4
Checking the battery ...................... .75
Convenience opening feature .......... 84
Dis play message ............................ 240
Door central locking/unlocking ...... .72
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss .................................................7 7
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Opening/closing the roof ................8 8
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Snow chains ...................................... 311
Sockets
Center console .............................. 259
General notes ................................ 259
Under the armrest .........................2 59
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 340
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 198
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 194
Selecting the display unit ...............2 04
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activa ting
(Mercedes-AMG vehicl
es) ................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 246
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) .............. 238Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 208
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 ..................................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 257
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 205
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
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Tachometer ........................................ 195
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 225
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 347
Emergency spare wheel ................. 342
Information .................................... 344
Tires/wheels ................................. 335
Vehicle data ................................... 352
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 263
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Downloading destinations
(COMAND) .....................................264
Downloading routes ....................... 267
Emergency call .............................. 261
General notes ................................ 259
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 66
MB info call button ........................ 263
Remote vehicle locking .................. 265
Roadside Assistance button .......... 262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert ....................................2 67
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle Health Check .................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 202
Display message ............................ 239
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 201
Number from the phone book ........2 02
Redialing ........................................ 202
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 202
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 195
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Outside temperature ......................1 95
Setting (climate control) ................ 129
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 208
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 208
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 316
Checking manually ........................ 315
Display message ............................ 234
Maximum ....................................... 314
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 294
Notes ............................................. 313
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 294
Recommended ............................... 311 Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 315
Important safe ty notes .................. 315
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estarting ...................................... 315
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 318
Function/notes .............................3 16
General notes ................................ 316
Important safety notes .................. 316
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 319
Restarting ...................................... 318
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Warning message .......................... 318
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 292
Tire pressure not reached .............. 294
Tire pressure reached .................... 294
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 329
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 328
Bar (definition) ............................... 328
Changing a wheel .......................... 330
Characteristics .............................. 327
Checking ........................................ 309
Curb weight (definition) ................. 329
Definition of terms ......................... 327
Direction of rotation ...................... 330
Display message ............................ 234
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 330
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 328
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 327
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 328
General notes ................................ 335
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 328
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) (definition) .............................. 328
Important safety notes .................. 308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 328
Information on driving .................... 308
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 328
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Labeling (overview) ........................ 324
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 329
Load index .....................................326
Load index (definition) ................... 329
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 329
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 328
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 29
Maximum tire load ......................... 326
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 329
MOExtended tires .......................... 310
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 329
Overview ........................................ 308
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 29
Replacing ....................................... 330
Service life ..................................... 310
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 329
Speed rating (definition) ................ 328
Storing ...........................................3 30
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 327
Summer tires ................................. 310
Temperature .................................. 323
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 329
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 29
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 329
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 328
Tire size (data) ............................... 335
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 324
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 329
Total load limit (definition) ............. 330
Traction ......................................... 323
Traction (definition) ....................... 330
Tread wear ..................................... 323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 322
Unif orm T
ire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 328
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 330
Wheel and tire combination ........... 337 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 328
see Flat tire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 303
Important safety notes .................. 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 302
Removing the towing eye ............... 302
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 302
Removing the towing eye ............... 302
Transporting the vehicle ................ 303
With both axles on the ground ....... 302
With the rear axle raised ................ 303
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 148
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 303
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 197
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 199
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 82
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 81
Overview .......................................... 80
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 238
Opening dimensions ...................... 352
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 352
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 238
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 110
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Two-way radioFrequencies ................................... 344
Installation ..................................... 344
Transmission output (maximum) .... 344
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
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UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
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Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 258
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 236
Electronics ..................................... 344
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 334
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 332
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 331
Tow-starting ................................... 301
Towing away .................................. 301
Transporting .................................. 303
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 352
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 352
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 352
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 345
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 290
Video
Operating the DVD .........................2 01
VIN ...................................................... 345
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Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 243
Brakes ...........................................2 43
Check Engine ................................. 249
Coolant .......................................... 249
Distance warning ........................... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 251
ESP
®.............................................. 245
ESP®OFF ....................................... 246
Fuel tank ........................................ 249
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............4 1
Reserv efuel .................................. .249
Restraint system ............................ 248
Seat belt ........................................ 242
SPORT handling mode ................... 246
Tire pressure monitor .................... 252
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 239
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 337
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 334
Wheel chock ...................................... 331
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 330
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Emergency spare wheel ................. 339
General notes ................................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 308
Information on driving .................... 308
Interchanging/changing ................ 330
Mounting a new wheel ................... 334
Mounting a wheel .......................... 331
Overview ........................................ 308
Removing a wheel .......................... 333
Storing ...........................................3 30
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Tightening torque ........................... 334
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 335
Wind screen
Inserting and removing .................... 89
Preparing for installation .................. 89
see AIRGUIDE
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 279
Notes ............................................. 351
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................2 40
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 310
Slippery road surfaces ................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 311
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 310
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 118
Replacing ....................................... 118
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 86
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
Z
ZONE functionSwitching on/off ........................... 130
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Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage
:Speedometer
Speedometer segments194
;Fuel gauge
Fuel filler flap location ind i-
cator 8: the fuel filler
cap ison the right-hand
side .
FunctionPage
=Tachometer195
?Coolant temperature195
AMultifunction display196
BInstrument cluster lighting194
iInformation on displaying the outside
temperature inthe multifunction display
can befound under "Outside temperature
disp lay" (
Ypage 195).
Instrument cluster31
At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel
FunctionPage
:Multifunction display196
;COMAND display (see the
separate operating instruc-
tions)
=?
Switches on the Voice Con-
trol System (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
?~
Rejects or ends a call201
Exits the telephone book/
redial memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial mem-
ory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute
FunctionPage
A=;
Selects a menu195
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
195
a
Confirms a selection195
Hides display messages211
B%
Back195
Switches off the Voice Con-
trol System (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions)
Multifunction steering wheel33
At a glance