spare wheel MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class 2016 R172 Owner's Manual

CockpitOverview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ........................................ .340
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 219
Operation/notes .............................. 62
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 286
Combination switch .......................... 110
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 273
Calling up ....................................... 272
Setting ...........................................2 72
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 197
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 227
Filling capacity ............................... 351
Important safety notes .................. 350
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Temperature gauge ........................ 195
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 28
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes .............................1 11
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 114
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 170
Display message ............................ 233
Driving system ............................... 168
Function/notes .............................1 68
Important safety notes .................. 168 Setting a speed ............................
.. 169
Stori
ng and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 169
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes .................. 256
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes .............................1 08
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 205
Interior lighting .............................. 206
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Digital speedomete r........................ .198
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 280
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 211
Driving systems .............................2 30
Engine ............................................ 227
General notes ................................ 211
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 211
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 240
Lights ............................................. 224
Safety systems .............................. 212
SmartKey ....................................... 240
Tires ............................................... 234
Vehicle ...........................................2 36
Distance recorder .............................1 97
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 251
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 172
Deactivating ................................... 176
Index7

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)Display message ............................ 214
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .164
On-board computer ....................... 198
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 145
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
Deactivating/activating ................. 145
General information ....................... 143
Important safety notes .................. 143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 0
Trunk ............................................... 82
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Removing ....................................... 340
Stowing .......................................... 340
Technical data ...............................3 42
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 249
Display message ............................ 227
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 346
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 299
Starting problems .......................... 147
Starting the engine with the
Sma

rtKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 161
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 303
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 344 Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 78
Additives ........................................ 349
Checking the oil level ..................... 277
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 277
Display message ............................ 229
Filling capacity ............................... 349
Notes about oil grades ................... 349
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 277
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Viscosity ........................................ 349
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 208
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 66
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................ 67
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 245
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 66
Exhaust check ................................... 164
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 85
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 207
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troublesho oting) ... 104
Sto

ring settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 255
Index9

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/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
T
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
16Index

Two-way radioFrequencies ................................... 344
Installation ..................................... 344
Transmission output (maximum) .... 344
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
V
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
W
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
Index19

Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
Rthat are on straight roads, not bends
Rthat are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips:
ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the park-
ing space as possible.
RParking spaces that are littered or over-
grown might be identified or measured
incorrectly.
RParking spaces that are partially occupied
by trailer drawbars might not be identified
as such or be measured incorrectly.
RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(
Ypage 182) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
RWhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking Guidance.
RNever use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel moun-
ted.
RMake sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has a direct effect on
the steering instructions.
RThe way your vehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parking is dependent
on various factors. These include the posi-
tion and shape of the vehicles parked in
front and behind it and the conditions of the
location. In some cases, Parking Guidance
may guide you too far or not far enough into
a parking space. In some cases, it may also
lead you across or onto the curb. If neces-
sary, cancel the parking procedure with
Parking Guidance.
Detecting parking spaces
:Detected parking space on the left
;Parking symbol
=Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
When driving at speeds below 19 mph
(30 km/h), you will see parking symbol ;as
a status indicator in the instrument cluster.
When a parking space has been detected, an
arrow towards the right =or the left :also
appears. Parking Guidance only displays
parking spaces on the front-passenger side
as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's
side are displayed as soon as the turn signal
on the driver's side is activated. To park on
the driver's side, you must leave the driver's
side turn signal switched on until you have
engaged reverse gear.
Parking Guidance will only detect parking
spaces:
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
Rthat are at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide
Rthat are at least 4.3 ft (1.3 m) longer than
your vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are
driving past it, and until you are approx-
imately 50 ft (15 m) away from it.
Driving systems185
Driving and parking
Z

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).
Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow- age well under the trunk floor.
iApart from certain country-specific varia-
tions, the vehicles are not equipped with a
tire-change tool kit. Some tools for chang-
ing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. For
more information on which tools are
required to perform a wheel change on your
vehicle, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Tools required for changing a wheel may
include, for example:
RJack
RWheel chock
RLug wrench
RRatchet wrench
RAlignment bolt
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit
Example: equipment and country-specific varia-
tions possible
:
Tire sealant filler bottle
:Tire sealant filler bottle
;Fuse allocation chart
=Tire inflation compressor
?Towing eye
XLift the trunk floor up.
XUse the TIREFIT kit (Ypage 292).
Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel
:Folding wheel chock
;Fuse allocation chart
=Jack
?Sheet for faulty wheel
AAlignment bolt
BLug wrench
CTowing eye
DValve extractor
ETire inflation compressor
290Where will I find...?
Breakdown assistance

XLift the trunk floor up.
XRemove the collapsible spare wheel
(
Ypage 340).
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
Rtires with run-flat characteristics
(MOExtended tires) (
Ypage 291)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires
Ran emergency spare wheel (Ypage 339)
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
It is therefore recommended that you addi-
tionally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat
properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may
be obtained from a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(
Ypage 330).
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Ypage 160).
XIf possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
XSwitch off the engine.
XVehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(
Ypage 140).
XMake sure that the passengers are not
endangered as they do so. Make sure that
no one is near the danger area while a
wheel is being changed. Anyone who is not
directly assisting in the wheel change
should, for example, stand behind the bar-
rier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
XClose the driver's door.
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires. The affected
tire must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking next to the tire size designation, the load-
bearing capacity and the speed index
(
Ypage 324).
MOExtended tires may only be used in con-
junction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor.
If a pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display:
Robserve the instructions in the display mes-
sages (
Ypage 234).
Rcheck the tire for damage.
Rif driving on, observe the following notes.
The driving distance possible in run-flat mode
is approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden and approximately
18 miles (30 km) when the vehicle is fully
laden.
Flat tire291
Breakdown assistance

Useful information............................308
Important safety notes .....................308
Operation ........................................... 308
Winter operation ............................... 310
Tire pressure ..................................... 311
Loading the vehicle ..........................319
All about wheels and tires ...............322
Changing a wheel .............................. 330
Wheel and tire combinations ...........335
Emergency spare wheel ...................339
307
Wheels and tires

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).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
Rdesignation
Rmodel
When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
Rdesignation
Rmanufacturer
Rmodel
GWARNING
A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
Rdo not drive with a flat tire.
Rimmediately replace the flat tire with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tires with run-flat characteristics:
Rpay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tires (tires with
run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being
used correctly can impair operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and inquire about:
Rsuitability
Rlegal stipulations
Rfactory recommendations
Information on the sizes and types of wheels
and tires for your vehicle can be found under "Wheel/tire combinations" (
Ypage 335).
Information on tire pressure can be found:
Ron the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard on the B-pillar (
Ypage 319)
Ron the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap (
Ypage 159)
Rin the "Tire pressure" section
Operation
Information on driving
Check the tire pressure when the vehicle is
heavily laden and adjust prior to a trip.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that
the wheels or tires are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tires for
damage. Hidden tire damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tires
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb or
other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over
308Operation
Wheels and tires