high beam MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2016 R172 Owner's Manual

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12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Warning lamp .................................2 43
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 127
Active light function ......................... 111
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes .............................1 12
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 349
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 54
Display message ............................ 223
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 47
Head bag ......................................... 48
Important safety notes .................... 46
Introduction ..................................... 46
Knee bag .......................................... 47
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ...........................................4 1
Side impact air bag .......................... 47
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 Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 90
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/off ........................... 100
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IRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 135
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 ............................................... 258
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 203
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 202
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 281
Hiding a service message .............. 280
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 281
Service message ............................ 280
Special service requirements ......... 281
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 69
Function ........................................... 69
Switching off the alarm .................... 69
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes ............................. 187
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 200
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
4Index

C
CaliforniaImportant notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
Car wash ........................................ 282
Carpets .......................................... 288
Display .......................................... .286
Exhaust pipe .................................. 285
Exterior lights ................................ 285
Gear or selector lever .................... 286
Interior ...........................................2 86
Matte finish ................................... 284
Notes ............................................. 281
Paint .............................................. 283
Plastic trim ....................................2 86
Power washer ................................ 283
Roof lining ...................................... 288
Seat belt ........................................ 287
Seat cover ..................................... 287
Sensors ......................................... 285
Steering wheel ............................... 286
Trim pieces ....................................2 86
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ...........................................2 84
Windows ........................................ 284
Wiper blades .................................. 285
Wooden trim .................................. 286
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 201
Center console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 206
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 2
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .. ...
.............
.116
Low-beam headlamps .................... 116
Reversing lamps ............................ 117 Side marker lamps (rear) ...............1
16
Turn signals (front) ......................... 116
Child
Restraint system .............................. 59
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 60
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Children
Special seat belt retractor ...............5 8
Cigarette lighter ................................ 258
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .285
Climate control
Air-conditioning system ................. 123
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 125
Controlling automatically ...............1 29
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
Defrosting the windows ................. 131
Defrosting the windshield .............. 131
General notes ................................ 122
Indicator lamp ................................ 129
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 126
Maximum cooling .......................... 131
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 124
Overview of systems ......................1 22
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 133
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 129
Refrigerant ..................................... 352
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 352
Setting the air distribution ............. 130
Setting the air vents ......................1 34
Setting the airflow ......................... 130
Setting the temperature ................ 129
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 133
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Sw

itching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 132
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ..................................................1 30
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F
Filler capsee Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...3 47
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 291
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 291
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 292
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ...........................................2 73
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 344
Two-way radio ................................ 344
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 348
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 198
Displaying the range ......................1 98
Driving tips ....................................1 64
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 348
Important safety notes .................. 347
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 347
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 347
Problem (malfunction) ................... 160
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 290
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................3 04
Before changing .............................3 04
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 304
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 305
Important safety notes .................. 304
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 271
General notes ................................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 268
Opening/closing the garage door .. 271
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 268
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 269
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
Genuine parts ...................................... 21
Glove box ...........................................2 54
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 240
Head bags
Display message ............................ 221
Operation ......................................... 48
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 351
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 142
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 230
Function/notes .............................1 79
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 77
Display message ............................ 238
Important safety notes .................. 276
10Index

Opening ......................................... 276
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning .....................................1 67
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 69
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 251
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 31
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 194
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Emergency lighting ........................ 114
Manual control ............................... 114
Overview ........................................ 113
Reading lamp ................................. 113
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
J
JackStorage location ............................ 290
Using ............................................. 332
Jump starting (engine) ......................299
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 140
SmartKey ....................................... 139
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Display message ............................ 240
Locking ............................................ 73 Removing the Start/Stop button ... 141
Start/Stop button .......................... 140
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 52
Manual drive program .................... 156
Knee bag .............................................. 47
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 204
Display message ............................ 231
Function/information .................... 189
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 208
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 225
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 226
Light sensor (display message) ....... 227
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 206
Active light function ....................... 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 108
Cornering light function ................. 111
Fogged up headlamps .................... 113
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps ................... 110
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 205
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Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:LLow-beam head-
lamps
109
;T Parking lamps110
=KHigh-beam head-
lamps
110
?÷ ESP®245
AFElectric parking brake
(red)
248
B! Electric parking brake
(yellow)
248
C· Distance warning251
D#! Turn signals110
EhTire pressure monitor316
FunctionPage
F6 Restraint system40
GüSeat belt242
HMSPORT handling
mode (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
246
I? Coolant249
JRRear fog lamp109
K;Check Engine249
L8 Reserve fuel249
MåESP®OFF245
N!ABS243
O$Brakes243
32Instrument cluster
At a glance

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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 25).
Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you drive with the lights switched
on even during the daytime. In some coun-
tries, operation of the headlamps varies due
to legal requirements and self-imposed obli-
gations.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using:
Rthe light switch
Rthe combination switch (Ypage 110)
Rthe on-board computer (Ypage 205)
Light switch
Operation
1 WLeft-hand standing lamps
2XRight-hand standing lamps
3TParking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4ÃAutomatic headlamp mode, control-
led by the light sensor
5LLow-beam/high-beam headlamps
BRRear fog lamp
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
XTurn the light switch to Ã.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
Ropen the driver's door with the SmartKey in
position 0
Automatic headlamp mode
GWARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
108Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

Parking lamps
!If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the Tparking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the Wleft standing lamp.
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to T.
The green Tindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
XTo switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in
position 0.
XTurn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Combination switch
Turn signal
:High-beam headlamps
;Turn signal, right
=High-beam flasher
?Turn signal, left
XTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ;or?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ;or?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on manually: turn the Smart-
Key to position 2in the ignition lock or start
the engine.
XVehicles without Adaptive Highbeam
Assist: turn the light switch to Lor
Ã.
XVehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
turn the light switch to L.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XTo deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out.
Vehicles with Adaptive Highbeam Assist:
when Adaptive Highbeam Assist is active, it
automatically controls activation of the high-
beam headlamps (
Ypage 112).
High-beam flasher
XTo switch on: turn the SmartKey in the
ignition lock to position 1or 2or start the
engine.
XPull the combination switch in the direction
of arrow =.
110Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

driving. This allows you to identify pedes-
trians, cyclists and animals.
Active:when the lights are switched on.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes
You can use this function to set the head-
lamps to change between low beam and high beam automatically. The system recognizes
vehicles with their lights on, either approach-
ing from the opposite direction or traveling in
front of your vehicle, and consequently
switches the headlamps from high beam to
low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the dis-
tance to the other vehicle. Once the system
no longer detects any other vehicles, it reac-
tivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
Rwho have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
Rwho have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
Rwhose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late. In this or similar situations, the automatic high-
beam headlamps will not be deactivated or
activated regardless. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. Youare responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
Rpoor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
Rdirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off
XTo switch on: turn the light switch to Ã.
XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display lights up when it is dark and the
light sensor activates the low-beam head-
lamps.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/ h):
112Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above approx-
imately 19 mph (30 km/h) and no other
road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. TheKindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below approx-
imately 16 mph (25 km/h) or other road
users have been detected or the roads are
adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
XTo switch off: move the combination
switch back to its normal position or move
the light switch to another position.
The _ indicator lamp in the multifunc-
tion display goes out.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
Certain climatic and physical conditions may
cause moisture to form in the headlamp. This
moisture does not affect the functionality of
the headlamp.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
:
p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
;| Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
=p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
?c Switches the interior lighting on/off
Interior lighting control
General notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
The color and brightness of the ambient light-
ing may be set using the on-board computer
(
Ypage 205).
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo activate/deactivate: press the|
button.
When the automatic interior lighting con-
trol is activated, the button is flush with the
overhead control panel.
Interior lighting113
Lights and windshield wipers
Z

If you require assistance changing bulbs, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the new bulb still does not light up, consult
a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Overview: changing bulbs/bulb types
Halogen headlamps
:
Low-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
;High-beam headlamp: H7 55 W
=Turn signal lamp: PY 21 W
Bi-Xenon headlamps
:
Cornering lamp: H7 55 W
Tail lamp
:
Backup lamp: W 16 W
Changing the front bulbs
Removing/mounting the cover in the
front wheel housing
XTo remove: switch off the lights.
XTurn the front wheels inwards.
XSlide cover:up and remove it.
XTo install: insert cover :again and slide
down until it engages.
Replacing bulbs115
Lights and windshield wipers
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