display MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2012 User Guide

Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 249
Important safety notes ..................248
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............254
MB info call button ........................251
Remote vehicle locking ..................254
Roadside Assistance button ..........251
Search & Send ............................... 253
Self-test ......................................... 249
System .......................................... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............253
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 76
Unlocking the driver's door ..............76
Memory card (audio) ......................... 188
Memory function ............................... 100
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............189
see Phone
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 70
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 281
MP3 Operation ....................................... 188
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 183
Permanent display .........................192
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 181
Overview .......................................... 29N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............186
On-board computer .......................186
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 47
Resetting after being triggered ........48
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 130
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................53
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ......................................... 42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 185
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 195
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audio menu ................................... 188
Convenience submenu ..................194
Displaying a service message ........264
Display messages ..........................199
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu .............195
Important safety notes ..................180
Instrument cluster submenu ..........191
Lighting submenu .......................... 192
Menu overview .............................. 184
Message memory .......................... 199
Navigation menu ............................ 186
Operation ....................................... 181
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RACETIMER ................................... 196
Service menu ................................. 191
Settings menu ............................... 191
Standard display ............................ 185
Telephone menu ............................ 189
Trip menu ...................................... 185
Vehicle submenu ........................... 193
Video DVD operation .....................189
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ...................23
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 181
Overhead control panel ...................... 32
P
Paint code number ............................ 323
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 267
Panic alarm .......................................... 55
Parcel net ........................................... 244
Parking ............................................... 149
Important safety notes ..................149
Parking brake ................................ 150
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 100
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 173
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 202
Electric parking brake ....................150
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 220
Important safety notes ..................173
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 112
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating .................172
Driving system ............................... 170
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes ..................170
Problem (malfunction) ...................173
Range of the sensors .....................170
Warning display ............................. 171
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Pedals ................................................. 152
Pivoting draft stop see AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 269
Power washers .................................. 266
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 207
Operation ......................................... 47
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................190
Display message ............................ 208
Function/notes ................................ 62
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Product information ............................ 20
Program selector button .................. 142
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................134
Manual transmission ...................... 133
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 23
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 196
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................194
Display message ............................ 220
Radio
Selecting a station .........................188
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 109
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................98
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................125
Switching on/off ........................... 124
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RefuelingFuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................146
Refueling process ..........................147
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 146
Remote control Garage door opener .......................254
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 255
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 219
Warning lamp ................................. 234
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 125
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 140
Engaging (manual transmission) ....139
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 244
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 21
Roof Display message ............................ 225
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 84
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) ....84
Problem (malfunction) .....................86
Relocking ......................................... 85
Roof carrier ........................................ 245
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 271
Roof switch .......................................... 83
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 186S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................53
Child restraint systems ....................53
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 36
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................51
Belt force limiters ............................ 52
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Correct usage .................................. 49
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 52
Fastening ......................................... 50
Important safety guidelines .............48
Releasing ......................................... 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................194
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting (manually) ........................94
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support ............................................ 95
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................270
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Seat heating problem ......................96
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............96
Switching seat heating on/off .........95
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 269
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........264
Hiding service messages ...............26414Index

Notes ............................................. 264
Service messages ..........................264
Service menu (on-board computer) . 191
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 327
Coolant (engine) ............................ 327
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Fuel ................................................ 325
Important safety notes ..................324
Washer fluid ................................... 328
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........195
On-board computer .......................191
Setting the air distribution ............... 123
Setting the airflow ............................ 123
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 196
Side impact air bag ............................. 40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 215
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............81
Important safety information ...........80
Opening/closing (all) .......................80
Opening/closing (front) ...................80
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Resetting ......................................... 82
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................71
Changing the programming .............70
Checking the battery .......................71
Convenience opening feature ..........81
Display message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking .......68
Important safety notes ....................68
Loss ................................................. 73
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Opening/closing the roof ................84
Positions (ignition lock) .................131
Problem (malfunction) .....................73
Starting the engine ........................133
Snow chains ...................................... 297
Sockets Center console .............................. 248
Points to observe before use .........247
Under the armrest .........................248
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 318Storage location ............................ 274
Stowing .......................................... 275
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................192
Digital ............................................ 186
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 181
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 191
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 232
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 208
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 112
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Starting (engine) ................................ 132
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) .............. 225
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................97
Adjusting (manually) ........................97
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Important safety notes ....................96
Paddle shifters ............................... 142
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 142
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 196
Stowage areas ................................... 242Index15

Stowage compartmentsArmrest (front) ............................... 243
Armrest (under) ............................. 243
Center console .............................. 243
Cup holders ................................... 245
Door ............................................... 244
Eyeglasses compartment ...............243
Glove box ....................................... 242
Important safety information .........242
Parcel net ...................................... 244
Rear wall ........................................ 244
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 296
Sun visor ............................................ 246
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 193
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 125
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 65
T
Tachometer ........................................ 181
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 214
see Lights
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 322
Tires/wheels ................................. 316
Vehicle data ................................... 329
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 252
Display message ............................ 207
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 249
Important safety notes ..................248
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............254
MB info call button ........................251
Remote vehicle locking ..................254
Roadside Assistance button ..........251
Search & Send ............................... 253
Self-test ......................................... 249
System .......................................... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............253
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 189
Display message ............................ 225
Menu (on-board computer) ............189
Number from the phone book ........ 190
Redialing ........................................ 190
Rejecting/ending a call .................190
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 181
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 195
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 195
Outside temperature ...................... 181
Setting (climate control) ................122
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilizer ...................................... 64
Time
see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 196
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....301
Checking manually ........................301
Display message ............................ 222
Maximum ....................................... 300
Notes ............................................. 299
Recommended ............................... 297
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 301
Restarting ...................................... 303
Warning lamp ................................. 238
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................314
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................313
Bar (definition) ............................... 312
Characteristics .............................. 312
Checking ........................................ 295
Definition of terms .........................312
Direction of rotation ......................316
Display message ............................ 22216Index

Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................315
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 311
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............312
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 313
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 313
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................313
Important safety notes ..................294
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......313
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........314
Labeling (overview) ........................309
Load bearing index (definition) ......315
Load index ..................................... 311
Load index (definition) ...................314
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 313
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 314
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 314
Maximum tire load .........................307
Maximum tire load (definition) .......314
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 314
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 314
Replacing ....................................... 315
Service life ..................................... 295
Sidewall (definition) .......................314
Speed rating (definition) ................313
Storing ........................................... 316
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 312
Temperature .................................. 308
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 315
Tire bead (definition) ......................314
Tire pressure (definition) ................314
Tire pressures (recommended) ......313
Tire size (data) ............................... 316
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 309Tire tread ....................................... 295
Tire tread (definition) .....................314
Total load limit (definition) .............315
Traction ......................................... 308
Traction (definition) .......................315
Tread wear ..................................... 308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................313
Unladen weight (definition) ............314
Wear indicator (definition) .............315
Wheel rim (definition) ....................313
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........287
Installing the towing eye ................287
Removing the towing eye ...............288
With the rear axle raised ................288
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......288
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............289
Important safety notes ..................287
Installing the towing eye ................287
Removing the towing eye ...............288
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 289
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 270
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 185
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 185
Resetting (on-board computer) ......186
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................79
Important safety notes ....................77
Locking separately ...........................78
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 78
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 224
Opening/closing .............................. 77Index17

Trunk partitionDisplay message ............................ 225
General notes .................................. 85
Opening/closing .............................. 85
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................112
Display message ............................ 213
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 246
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 23
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency unlocking .......................76
Equipment ....................................... 20
Individual settings ..........................191
Limited Warranty ............................. 24
Loading .......................................... 304
Locking (in an emergency) ...............76
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 281
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking for a long period ................ 151
Pulling away ................................... 133
Raising ........................................... 277
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 287
Tow-starting ................................... 287
Transporting .................................. 289
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 329
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 329
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 329
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 76
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 323
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 274
Video (DVD) ........................................ 189
VIN ...................................................... 323
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Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 230
Brakes ........................................... 229
Check Engine ................................. 234
Coolant .......................................... 235
Distance warning ........................... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 237
ESP ®
.............................................. 231
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 232
Fuel tank ........................................ 234
Overview .......................................... 28
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Reserve fuel ................................... 234
Seat belt ........................................ 228
SPORT handling mode ...................232
SRS ................................................ 233
Tire pressure monitor ....................238
Warranty ............................................ 323
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 226
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 281
Wheel chock ...................................... 276
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 276
Checking ........................................ 295
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Important safety notes ..................294
Interchanging/changing ................315
Mounting a new wheel ...................279
Removing a wheel ..........................279
Storing ........................................... 316
Tightening torque ........................... 281
Wheel size/tire size .......................316
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 268
see Side windows
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CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
142
;Cruise control lever156=Instrument cluster27?HornAPARKTRONIC warning
display
170
BOverhead control panel32CClimate control systems116DIgnition lock131Start/Stop button131FunctionPageEAdjusts the steering wheel
manually
96
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
96
GCombination switch107HElectric parking brake150IDiagnostics connection23JOpens the hood260KLight switch10426CockpitAt a glance

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
FunctionPage:Speedometer with
segments
181
;Fuel gauge=Tachometer181FunctionPage?Coolant temperature181AMultifunction display183BInstrument lighting180Instrument cluster27At a glance

Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display183;Audio/COMAND display;
see the separate operating
instructions=?Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions?~Rejects or ends a call189Exits phone book/redial
memory6Makes or accepts a callSwitches to the redial
memoryWXAdjusts the volume8MuteFunctionPageA=;Selects a menu1819:Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
181
aConfirms a selection181Hides display messages199B%Back181Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsMultifunction steering wheel29At a glance