roof MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

Pulling away ................................... 134
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 146
Selector lever ................................ 140
Shift ranges ................................... 143
Starting the engine ........................133
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......142
Transmission position display ........140
Transmission positions ..................141
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 146
B
Back support see Lumbar support
Backup lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 112
Display message ............................ 215
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 57
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 57
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 71
Important safety notes ....................71
Replacing ......................................... 71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 283
Display message ............................ 218
Important safety notes ..................282
Jump starting ................................. 285
Belt
see Seat belts
Bottle holder ...................................... 246
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 327
Brake fluid level ................................ 263
Brake lamps Display message ............................ 214
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 56
BAS .................................................. 57
BAS PLUS ........................................ 57
Brake fluid (notes) .........................327
Display message ............................ 200
Driving tips .................................... 153
High-performance brake system ....154
Important safety notes ..................153
Maintenance .................................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 150
Warning lamp ................................. 229
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 271
Car wash ........................................ 265
Display ........................................... 269
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Gear or selector lever ....................270
Interior ........................................... 269
Matte finish ................................... 267
Notes ............................................. 265
Paint .............................................. 267
Plastic trim .................................... 269
Power washer ................................ 266
Roof lining ...................................... 271
Seat belt ........................................ 270
Seat cover ..................................... 270
Sensors ......................................... 269
Steering wheel ............................... 270
Tail pipes ....................................... 269
Trim pieces .................................... 270
Washing by hand ........................... 266
Wheels ........................................... 266
Windows ........................................ 268
Index5

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

Center console, lower sectionFunctionPageFStowage compartment242Ashtray247Cigarette lighter247Power socket247GSelector lever140HStowage compartment243Cup holders245IStowage compartment242FunctionPageJRoof switch cover83KAudio/COMAND
controller; see the separate
operating instructionsLÚ Selects the drive
program
142
Ñ Selects the drive
program (AMG vehicles)
142
Center console31At a glance

Useful information ..............................68
SmartKey ............................................. 68
Doors .................................................... 74
Trunk .................................................... 77
Side windows ...................................... 80
Roof ...................................................... 8267Opening/closing

iIf you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.
Trunk
Important safety notes
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
GWARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or trunk unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accidentGWARNING
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
To open the trunk lid completely, a minimum
clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) above the
ground is necessary.
The trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R locked separately
R unlocked with the mechanical key
R opened with the emergency release button
Opening and closing manually
Opening
You can only unlock the trunk lid when the
vehicle is stationary and the roof is fully
opened or closed.
XPress the % button on the SmartKey.Trunk77Opening/closingZ

XTo open all side windows: press
switch : as far as the point of resistance.XTo open all side windows fully: press
switch : beyond the point of resistance.
i
If, after opening the windows, you then
close a side window using the switch on the
door control panel, the rear side windows
will remain open. To close the rear side
windows, you must pull the switch on the
center console and hold it in position. All of
the side windows will then close one after
the other.
XTo close all side windows: pull
switch :.
The rear side windows close after the front
side windows.XMake sure that all the side windows are
fully closed.
i When the roof is open, only the two front
side windows can be operated using the
switch on the center console.
With the SmartKey
GWARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the side windows.
Proceed as follows if there is a risk of
entrapment:
R release the & button.
R press and hold the % button until the
side windows open again.
When the roof is closed and the trunk
partition is open, the SmartKey can be used
to open or close all side windows
simultaneously:XMake sure that the roof is closed
( Y page 84) and that the trunk partition
is open ( Y page 85).XPoint the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.XTo open all side windows: press and hold
the % button on the SmartKey until the
side windows are fully open.XTo interrupt the opening procedure:
release the % button.XTo close all side windows: press and hold
the & button on the SmartKey until the
side windows are fully closed.XTo interrupt the closing procedure:
release the & button.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO
GWARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
make sure that nobody can become trapped.
Proceed as follows if there is a risk of
entrapment:
R release the sensor surface on the door
handle.
R pull the door handle immediately and hold
it.
The side windows open.
The KEYLESS-GO SmartKey must be outside
the vehicle. All the doors must be closed.
Side windows81Opening/closingZ

XTouch recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface :.
XMake sure that all the side windows are
closed.XTo interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle.
Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if a side
window can no longer be closed fully.
XClose all the doors.XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.XPull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed. ( Y page 80)XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed ( Y page 80).XHold the switch for an additional second.XIf the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.Problems with the side windows
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.XRemove the objects.XClose the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
GWARNING
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.GWARNING
Pulling and holding the switch to close the
door window immediately after it had been
blocked two times will cause the door window
to close without the anti-entrapment feature
for as long as you hold the switch.
Roof
Important safety notes
For safety reasons, the roof can only be
opened or closed when the vehicle is
stationary.
82RoofOpening/closing

GWARNING
Only drive with the roof fully open or closed.
If the roof does not open or close fully, the
roof hydraulics are depressurized and the soft
top is lowered:
R after about seven minutes if the ignition is
switched on
R after about 15 seconds if the ignition is
switched off
A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand.
The K symbol and the Retractable
Roof Lowering message appears in the
multifunction display.
Lock the roof again before driving on.
Otherwise, the unlocked roof could open
during the journey and cause you to lose
control of your vehicle. You or other persons
could be injured as a result.
GWARNING
Closing the roof manually is a complex,
technically challenging procedure.
Attempting to manually close the roof may
cause damage to the roof and/or injury.
For this reason, the manual closing process
should only be carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
! Never sit on the rear shelf or store heavy
objects there. You will otherwise damage
the roof and the rear shelf of your vehicle.
! Do not forget that the weather can
change abruptly. Make certain that the roof
is closed when you leave the vehicle. The
vehicle electronics can be damaged if
water enters the vehicle interior.
! When opening and closing the roof, make
sure that:
R there is sufficient upward clearance, as
the roof swings upwards.
R there is sufficient clearance behind the
vehicle, as the trunk lid swings
backwards beyond the bumper.
R the trunk is only loaded to below the
trunk partition.
R the trunk partition is not pushed up by
the load.
R the trunk partition is closed.
R the trunk lid is closed.
R the outside temperature is above
+5 ‡ (−15 †).
You could otherwise damage the roof,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle.
i Make sure that the roof and rear window
are clean and dry before opening the roof.
Otherwise, water or dirt could enter the
vehicle interior or trunk.
Opening and closing with the roof
switch
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Before operating the retractable hardtop
(vario-roof), make sure there is no danger of
anyone being injured by the moving parts
(retractable hardtop, roof frame, and trunk
lid).
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the
retractable hardtop is being raised or
lowered. Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the
retractable hardtop switch or the % or
& button on the SmartKey. This
immediately interrupts the raising or lowering
procedure. You can then operate the
retractable hardtop switch or press the
% or & button on the SmartKey to raise
or lower the retractable hardtop away from
the danger zone.
Roof83Opening/closingZ

Opening and closingXClose the trunk partition (Y page 85).XClose the trunk lid.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the cover on the lower section of the
center console.
Roof switch : is located under the cover.XTo open: pull roof switch : until the roof
has been fully retracted into the trunk and
the Vario-Roof in Operation message
disappears from the multifunction display.
All of the side windows open.XTo close: press roof switch : until the roof
is fully closed and the Vario-Roof in
Operation message disappears from the
multifunction display.
All of the side windows open.XTo close all side windows, pull the switch
under the cover on the center console
( Y page 80).
i
If you operate the roof switch and the
Trunk partition Open message appears
in the multifunction display, the trunk
partition has not been closed correctly.
Opening and closing with the
SmartKey
Important safety notesGWARNING
Before operating the retractable hardtop
(vario-roof), make sure there is no danger of
anyone being injured by the moving parts
(retractable hardtop, roof frame, and trunk
lid).
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the
retractable hardtop is being raised or
lowered. Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the
retractable hardtop switch or the % or
& button on the SmartKey. This
immediately interrupts the raising or lowering
procedure. You can then operate the
retractable hardtop switch or press the
% or & button on the SmartKey to raise
or lower the retractable hardtop away from
the danger zone.
Opening and closing
i The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
XClose the trunk partition ( Y page 85).XClose the trunk lid.XPoint the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.XTo open: press and hold the % button
on the SmartKey until the roof is fully
opened.
The roof and the rear side windows open.
The front side windows close.XTo interrupt the opening procedure:
release the % button.XTo open the front side windows: press
and hold the % button on the SmartKey
again.84RoofOpening/closing