warning light MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

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12 V socket see Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 200
Function/notes ................................ 56
Important safety notes ....................56
Warning lamp ................................. 230
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 121
Active service system PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 62
Additional speedometer ................... 192
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 327
Air bags Display message ............................ 211
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Head bag ......................................... 41
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................40
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 88
Air pressure see Tire pressure
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) .....................96
Setting the vents ........................... 127
Switching on/off .............................. 96
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................126
Setting ........................................... 126
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........127
Setting the center air vents ...........126
Setting the side air vents ...............127
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............96
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 192
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 195
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 247
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm ....................65
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................191
Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 176
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 188
Audio system see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 216
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 136
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 135
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 106
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............143
Changing gear ............................... 141
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 141
Emergency running mode ..............146
Kickdown ....................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................144
Problem (malfunction) ...................146
Program selector button ................1424Index

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
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Wiper blades .................................. 268
Wooden trim .................................. 270
Car wash (care) ................................. 265
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 188
Center console Lower section .................................. 31
Upper section .................................. 30
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........68
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................111
Important safety notes ..................109
Low-beam headlamps ....................111
Overview of bulb types ..................110
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 111
Reversing lamps ............................ 112
Standing lamps (front) ...................112
Turn signals (front) ......................... 112
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 53
Restraint systems ............................ 53
Child seat
Special seat belt retractor ...............55
Cigarette lighter ................................ 247
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 268
Climate control
Air-conditioning system .................117
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 119
Controlling automatically ...............122
Cooling with air dehumidification ..121
Defrosting the windshield ..............124
Important safety notes ..................116
Indicator lamp ................................ 122
Maximum cooling .......................... 124
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 120
Notes on using the air-
conditioning system ....................... 118
Overview of systems ......................116
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 122Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 125
Setting the air distribution .............123
Setting the airflow .........................123
Setting the air vents ......................126
Setting the temperature ................122
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 125
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching residual heat on/off ......125
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 124
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 123
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 26
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 280
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch .......................... 107
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 185
Convenience closing feature .............. 81
Convenience opening feature see Opening/closing the side
windows (all)
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................262
Display message ............................ 216
Filling capacity ............................... 328
Notes ............................................. 327
Temperature (on-board computer) . 195
Temperature gauge ........................ 181
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 213
Cornering light function Function/notes ............................. 108
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 109
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................156
Deactivating ................................... 158
Display message ............................ 2226Index

Driving system ............................... 156
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes ..................156
Setting a speed .............................. 157
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 157
Cup holder ......................................... 245
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 24
Customer Relations Department ....... 24
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Switching on/off (switch) ..............105
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Interior lighting .............................. 193
Diagnostics connection ...................... 23
Digital speedometer ......................... 186
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 269
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....199
Driving systems ............................. 219
Engine ............................................ 216
General notes ................................ 199
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........199
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 226
Lights ............................................. 213
Safety systems .............................. 200
Service interval display ..................264
SmartKey ....................................... 226
Tires ............................................... 222
Vehicle ........................................... 224
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 190
Distance recorder ............................. 185
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 237
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 166
Display message ............................ 220
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 165
Driving tips .................................... 166
Function/notes ............................. 158
Important safety notes ..................158
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 237
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 75
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Control panel ................................... 33
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency locking ........................... 76
Emergency unlocking .......................76
Important safety notes ....................74
Opening (from inside) ......................75
Drinking and driving ......................... 152
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 143
Display ........................................... 140
Manual ........................................... 144
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........196
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................265
Symmetrical low beam ..................104
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving on flooded roads .................. 155
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......56
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 62
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............57
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 57Index7

Switching off .................................. 150
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 289
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................138
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 262
Additives ........................................ 327
Checking the oil level ..................... 261
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 261
Display message ............................ 218
Filling capacity ............................... 327
Notes about oil grades ................... 326
Notes on oil level/consumption ....261
Temperature (on-board computer) . 195
Viscosity ........................................ 327
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...196
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................59
Display message ............................ 200
ETS .................................................. 59
Function/notes ................................ 58
Important safety information ...........58
Warning lamp ................................. 231
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 59
Exhaust check ................................... 153
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 269
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 98
Dipping (automatic) .........................99
Folding in/out (automatically) .........99
Folding in/out (electrically) .............99
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 195
Out of position (troubleshooting) .....99
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Storing the parking position ..........100
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 274
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 276
MOExtended run-flat system .........281
Preparing the vehicle .....................275
Raising the vehicle .........................277
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 257
Front fog lamps ................................. 106
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 106
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 326
Consumption statistics ..................185
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 185
Displaying the range ......................185
Driving tips .................................... 152
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 325
Important safety notes ..................325
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 325
Problem (malfunction) ...................149
Refueling ........................................ 146
Tank content/reserve fuel .............325
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 147
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 185
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 325
Problem (malfunction) ...................149
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 274
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 290
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 290
Fuse box in the trunk .....................290
Important safety notes ..................289Index9

G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................257
Notes ............................................. 254
Opening/closing the garage door ..257
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 255
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 195
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 270
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 322
Glove box ........................................... 242
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 108
Head bags Display message ............................ 209
Operation ......................................... 41
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 328
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....263
Cleaning system (function) ............107
Fogging up ..................................... 108
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) .......... 96
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 95
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 214
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Hill start assist .................................. 134
HOLD function Display message ............................ 219
Function/notes ............................. 168
Hood
Closing ........................................... 261
Display message ............................ 224
Opening ......................................... 260
Hydroplaning ..................................... 155
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 64
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 191
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 180
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting ................................. 109
Automatic control ..........................109
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Emergency lighting ........................109
Manual control ............................... 109
Overview ........................................ 109
Reading lamp ................................. 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 274
Using ............................................. 277
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 285
K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............81
Display message ............................ 226
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 131
Starting the engine ........................133
Unlocking ......................................... 69
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Key positionsKEYLESS-GO .................................. 131
SmartKey ....................................... 131
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 142
Manual drive program ....................145
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 196
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 214
Light function, active Display message ............................ 215
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 193
Automatic headlamp mode ............106
Cornering light function .................108
Display message ............................ 213
Driving abroad ............................... 104
Fog lamps ...................................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ...................108
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamps ...................107
Light switch ................................... 104
Low-beam headlamps ....................105
Rear fog lamp ................................ 106
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Standing lamps .............................. 104
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 192
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................105
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 193
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........193
Turn signals ................................... 107
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 216
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 75
Emergency locking ........................... 76
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 194
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 111
Display message ............................ 213
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 104
Switching on/off ........................... 105
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 95
M
M+S tires ............................................ 296
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 88
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ...................139
Gear lever ...................................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 133
Shift recommendation ...................139
Starting the engine ........................133
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 267
mbrace Call priority .................................... 252
Display message ............................ 207
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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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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

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