MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions ?
The red coolant
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running.
The coolant level is too low.
If the coolant level is correct, the airflow to the engine radiator
may be blocked or the electric engine radiator fan may be
malfunctioning.
The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled
sufficiently.
X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning
notes (Y page 277).
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the coolant temperature is
below 248 ‡(120 †). Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. ?
The red coolant
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds.
The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 ‡ (120 †). The
airflow to the engine radiator may be blocked or the coolant level
may be too low.
G WARNING
The engine is not being cooled sufficiently and may be damaged.
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159). Warning and indicator lamps
249On-board computer and displays Z

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions X
Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Check the coolant level and add coolant, observing the warning
notes (Y page 277).
X If you need to add coolant more often than usual, have the
engine coolant system checked.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X At coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the next
qualified specialist workshop.
X Avoid subjecting the engine to heavy loads, e.g. driving in
mountainous terrain, and stop-and-go traffic. Driving systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions ·
The red distance
warning lamp lights up
while the vehicle is in
motion. A warning tone
also sounds.
You are approaching a vehicle or a stationary obstacle in your line
of travel at too high a speed.
X
Be prepared to brake immediately.
X Pay careful attention to the traffic situation. You may have to
brake or take evasive action.
Further information on DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 169).
Further information on PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 65). 250
Warning and indicator lampsOn-board computer and displays

Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 159).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 289).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 314).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps
251On-board computer and displays Z

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Useful information
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Stowage areas .................................. 254
Features ............................................. 256 253Stowage and features

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment 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.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 24).Stowage areas
Stowage space
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when
braking or abruptly changing directions.
R Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar
situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not
protrude from stowage compartments,
parcel nets or stowage nets.
R Close lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
R Stow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk. Glove box X
To open: pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
X To close: fold glove box flap ;upwards
until it engages.
The glove box flap contains brackets for
coins, pens, and credit and service cards. The glove box can be locked and unlocked
using the mechanical key.
X To lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it to position 2.
X To unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock and turn it to position 1.254
Stowage areasStowage and features

Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
X
To open: push button :up and raise
armrest ;.
The stowage compartment can be locked and
unlocked centrally using the SmartKey
(Y page 70).
i Depending on the vehicle's equipment, a
12 V socket, a USB socket, and an AUX IN
connection or Media Interface are installed
in the stowage compartment. A Media
Interface is a universal interface for mobile
audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3
player (see the separate COMAND
Operating Instructions).
Eyeglasses compartment X
To open: press marking :.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment
is always closed while the vehicle is in motion. Stowage compartment in the center
console
X
To open: briefly press the lower section of
cover :.
X To remove the insert: pull the left-hand
side of the insert up and out.
X To install the insert: press the insert into
the housing.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, there
may be an ashtray in the center console
instead of a storage compartment.
Stowage compartment in the doors In the door trim, there is a ruffled pocket
;
with storage slot :.
Stowage box in the rear wall between
the seats A ruffled pocket is located on the rear wall
between the seats. Stowage areas
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:
Ruffled pocket Stowage net
Stowage nets are located in the front-
passenger footwell and on the rear wall
behind the driver's seat. Reversible floor panel in the trunk
Using the flat side of the reversible floor panel
will give you a level trunk. If you turn the
reversible floor panel over, you can transport
objects, for example a drinks crate, on it. X
To turn over: pull up reversible floor
panel ;using strap :.
X Turn over reversible floor panel ;and re-
insert it. Attached to the reversible floor panel are two
flexible straps
;that you can use to secure
objects, for example wind screen =, when
reversible floor panel :has been turned
over. Roof carrier
! This vehicle is not designed to transport
items on the roof. Roof carriers and other
devices which are mounted on the roof that
have not been specifically approved for this
model by Mercedes-Benz must not be used
as they could damage the vehicle and the
retractable hardtop (vario-roof).
At the time of going to print, Mercedes-
Benz does not offer any roof carrier or other
roof-installed devices for this model.
! This vehicle is not designed to transport
any items on the trunk lid or to allow
luggage carriers or equipment of any kind
to be installed to the trunk lid. Otherwise
the vehicle and the retractable hardtop
could be damaged. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill. 256
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tures

Cup holder in the center console
X
To open: slide cover ;back.
X To remove the insert: slide catch:
inwards on both sides in the direction of the
arrow.
X Remove the cup holder insert upwards.
X To re-install the insert: place the insert in
the stowage space.
X Slide catch :outwards in the direction of
the arrow until it engages.
You can remove the cup holder insert for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water
only. Bottle holder
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(Y page 254).
! Make sure that any bottles weighing more
than 1.1 lb(0.5 kg) that are stored in the
bottle holder, rest on the vehicle floor. The
bottle holder could otherwise be damaged. X
Press the outer edge of button :and slide
in the direction of the arrow until the bottle
fits into the opening.
X Insert the bottle into the bottle holder.
The bottle holder is suitable for bottles with a
capacity of 25 fl. oz. (0.7 l) to 54 fl. oz.
(1.5 l).
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles;
it merely prevents them from tipping over. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving. :
Mirror light
; Bracket
= Retaining strip, e.g. for a parking lot ticket
? Vanity mirror
A Mirror cover
i When driving at high speeds with the side
window or roof open:
If you have inserted a car park ticket into
retaining strip =, make sure that it is not
blown away by the wind. Features
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Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light
:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket ;and mirror cover
A has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor out of retainer ;.
X Swing the sun visor to the side.
X Slide the sun visor horizontally as desired. Ashtray
X
To open: push the lower section of
cover :.
The cover opens.
X To remove the insert: lift insert=
up ; and out.
X To re-install the insert: press insert=
into the holder until it engages. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette
lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions
permit.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
X To open: push the lower section of
cover :.
The ashtray opens.
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes !
If you are using all sockets in the vehicle,
make sure that you do not exceed the
maximum current draw of 55 A. Otherwise,
you will overload the fuses.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1in the
ignition lock (Y page 139).
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A).
Accessories include such items as lamps or
chargers for mobile phones. 258
FeaturesSto
wage an d features