lights MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 20 At a glance
........................................... 27 Safety
................................................... 37 Opening and closing
...........................69 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windshield wipers
..........107 Climate control
................................. 121 Driving and parking
..........................137 On-board computer and displays
....191 Stowage and features
......................253 Maintenance and care
......................273 Breakdown assistance
.....................287 Wheels and tires
............................... 305 Technical data
................................... 341 Contents
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 211
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety notes ....................59
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................127
Active light function .........................112
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Additional speedometer ...................203
Additives (engine oil) ........................346
Air bags Display message ............................ 220
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 42
Head bag ......................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................40
Knee bag .......................................... 43
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 45
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact air bag ..........................43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 91
AIRSCARF Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Switching on/off ........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output ..............135
Air vents
Important safety notes ..................134
Setting ........................................... 134
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .135
Setting the center air vents ...........134 Setting the side air vents
...............135
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........100
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....206
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 258
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 200
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........279
Hiding a service message ..............278
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 279
Service message ............................ 278
Special service requirements ......... 279
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................67
Function .......................................... .67
Switching off the alarm ....................67
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 227
Function/notes ............................. 186
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....198
Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 224
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 1444
Index

Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function)
..........................144
Automatic headlamp mode ..............109
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............150
Automatic drive program ...............152
Changing gea r............................... 150
Display message ............................ 235
Driving tips .................................... 150
Emergency running mode ..............156
Kickdown ....................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................152
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............153
Overview ........................................ 149
Problem (malfunction) ...................156
Program selector button ................151
Pulling away ................................... 142
Releasing the parking lock
manually ........................................ 156
Selector lever ................................ 149
Starting the engine ........................142
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......152
Transmission position displa y........ 149
Transmission positions ..................150
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 156 B
Backup lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 117
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................60
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 60
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 73
Important safety notes ....................73
Replacing ......................................... 73
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 296
Display message ............................ 226
Important safety notes ..................294
Jump starting ................................. 298
Overview ........................................ 294Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 229
Notes/function .............................. 187
Bottle holder ...................................... 257
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 216
Notes ............................................. 347
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 222
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 59
BAS .................................................. 60
BAS PLUS ........................................ 60
Brake fluid (notes) .........................347
Display message ............................ 211
Driving tips .................................... 164
High-performance brake system ....165
Important safety notes ..................164
Maintenance .................................. 165
Parking brake ................................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 242
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................22
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 285
Car wash ........................................ 280
Display ........................................... 284
Exhaust pipe .................................. 283
Exterior lights ................................ 283
Gear or selector lever ....................284
Interior ........................................... 284
Matte finish ................................... 282 Index
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Important safety notes
..................347
Temperature (on-board computer) .206
Temperature gauge ........................ 192
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ............................. 111
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 114
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................168
Deactivating ................................... 169
Display message ............................ 232
Driving system ............................... 167
Function/notes ............................. 167
Important safety notes ..................167
Setting a speed .............................. 169
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .168
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 257
Important safety notes ..................256
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...25
Customer Relations Department .......25 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 24
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Interior lighting .............................. 204Diagnostics connection
......................24
Digital speedometer .........................196
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 278
Calling up (on-board computer) .....210
Driving systems ............................. 227
Engine ............................................ 225
General notes ................................ 210
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........210
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 239
Lights ............................................ .221
Safety systems .............................. 211
SmartKey ....................................... 238
Tires ............................................... 233
Vehicle .......................................... .235
Distance recorder ............................. 195
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....250
DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control lever .......................171
Deactivating ................................... 176
Display message ............................ 230
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 175
Driving tips .................................... 177
Function/notes ............................. 169
Important safety notes ..................170
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 175
Warning lamp ................................. 250
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 205
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .78
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .70
Control panel ................................... 35
Display message ............................ 237
Emergency locking ........................... 78
Emergency unlocking .......................78
Important safety notes ....................76
Opening (from inside) ......................77
Overview .......................................... 76
Drinking and driving .........................162
Drinks holder see Cup holder Index
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Emergency spare wheel
Important safety note s.................. 337
Points to remember .......................337
Removing ....................................... 337
Stowing .......................................... 338
Technical data ............................... 340
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .55
Safety guideline s............................. 39
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....21
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 248
Display message ............................ 225
ECO start/stop function ................143
Engine number ............................... 343
Irregular running ............................ 147
Jump-starting ................................. 298
Starting problems ..........................147
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............142
Switching off .................................. 160
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 303
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................147
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 276
Additives ........................................ 346
Checking the oil level ..................... 275
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 275
Display message ............................ 226
Filling capacity ............................... 346
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption ....275
Temperature (on-board computer) .206
Viscosity ........................................ 346
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...207
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................62
Display message ............................ 211
ETS .................................................. 61
Function/notes ................................ 61 General notes
.................................. 61
Important safety information ...........62
Warning lamp ................................. 244
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 61
Exhaust check ................................... 163
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 283
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................104
Folding in/out (automatically). ......104
Folding in/out (electrically). ..........104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 206
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...104
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Storing the parking position ..........104
Eyeglasses compartment .................255 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...344
Fire extinguisher ............................... 289
First-aid kit ......................................... 288
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................290
Preparing the vehicle .....................289
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 291
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 272
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption statistics ..................195
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 196
Displaying the range ......................196
Driving tips .................................... 162
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 345 Index
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Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)
...................................... 203
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........204 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 289
Using ............................................. 330
Jump starting (engine) ......................298 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............84
Display message ............................ 239
Locking ............................................ 71
Start/Stop button .......................... 139
Starting the engine ........................142
Unlocking ......................................... 71
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 139
SmartKey ....................................... 139
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 151
Manual drive program ....................155
Knee bag .............................................. 43L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................201
Display message ............................ 228
Function/informatio n.................... 188
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................207
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 223
Light function, active Display message ............................ 224
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 108
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .204
Active light function .......................112Automatic headlamp mode
............109
Cornering light function .................111
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 109
Hazard warning lamps ...................111
High beam flasher .......................... 111
High-beam headlamps ...................111
Low-beam headlamps ....................109
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Rear fog lamp ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 203
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........204
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 203
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 203
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 204
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........204
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......224
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 78
Emergency locking ........................... 78
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 77
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 205
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 221
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 20
Pulling away
Automatic transmission .................142
Manual transmission ..................... .142 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........24 R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....207
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................205
Display message ............................ 228
Radio
Selecting a station .........................198
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle Declaration of conformity ................24
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................103
Dipping (automatic) .......................104
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................349
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................156
Refueling proces s.......................... 157
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock
manually (automatic transmission) 156
Remote control Programming (garage door opener) 268 Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................114
Overview of bulb type s.................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects ....................25
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ................................. 248
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........133
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmission) 149
Engaging (manual transmission) ....148
Reversible floor panel (trunk) ..........256
Reversing feature Side windows ................................... 82
Trunk lid .......................................... .79
Reversing lamps (display message) 223
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....22
Roof Display message ............................ 237
Important safety notes ....................86
Opening/closing (with roof switch) .. 87
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) ....88
Overview .......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................93
Relocking ......................................... 88
Roof carrier ........................................ 256
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 285
Roof switch .......................................... 87 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 45
Safety system
see Driving safety systems 14
Index

SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 245
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 217
Introduction ..................................... 39
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Warning lamp (function) ................... 39
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) ..............237
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Adjusting (manually). .....................101
Button overview ............................... 31
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 193
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes ..................100
Paddle shifters ............................... 152
Storing settings (memory function) 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........152
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 207
Stowage areas ................................... 254
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 255
Center console .............................. 255
Cup holders ................................... 256
Door ............................................... 255
Eyeglasses compartment ...............255
Glove box ...................................... .254
Important safety information .........254
Rear wall ........................................ 255
Stowage net ................................... 256
Stowage net ....................................... 256
Summer tires ..................................... 308
Sun visor ............................................ 257
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 133
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............67 T
Tachometer ........................................ 193
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 222
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 344
Emergency spare wheel .................340
Information .................................... 342
Tires/wheels ................................. 333
Vehicle data ................................... 350
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 263
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 263
Downloading routes .......................267
Emergency call .............................. 260
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............266
MB info call button ........................262
Remote vehicle locking ..................265
Roadside Assistance button ..........262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert .................................... 267
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............265
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 259
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 199
Display message ............................ 237
Menu (on-board computer) ............199
Number from the phone book ....... .200
Redialing ........................................ 200
Rejecting/ending a call .................19916
Index

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).Panic alarm
X
To activate: press!button :for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press!button :
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to the restraint systems could
result in them not functioning properly any
more. The restraint systems could then no
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the event of
an accident or activate unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint systems.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center.
USA only: for further information contact our
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1800-367-6372).
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R Air bag system components with:
-The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF
indicator lamp 1
- Front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint
1 The PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp does not have a function. It lights up briefly when the ignition
is switched on and then goes out again. 38
Occupant safetySafety

systems for infants and children, see
"Children in the vehicle" (Y
page 55).SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
The 6 SRS warning lamp
R Air bags
R The air bag control unit with crash sensors
R Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD) for
seat belts
R Seat belt force limiter
SRS reduces the risk of vehicle occupants
coming into contact with parts of the
vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
It can also reduce the forces to which vehicle
occupants are subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, child restraint
system components may be triggered
unintentionally or might not be triggered at all
in the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. There is an increased
risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Have SRS checked and repaired immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6SRS warning lamp
goes out while the engine is running. There is a malfunction if:
R
the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignition is switched on
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp lights up again
Safety guidelines for seat belts,
Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs)
and air bags G
WARNING
R Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident
must be replaced. Their anchoring points
must also be checked. Only use seat belts
installed or supplied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
R Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) contain
perchlorate material, which may require
special handling and regard for the
environment. Check your national disposal
guidelines. In California, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/
Perchlorate/index.cfm.
R Air bags and ETDs are designed to function
on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD
that has deployed must be replaced.
R Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
R Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat belts.
R Do not bleach or dye seat belts, as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
R Do not make any modifications to the SRS
wiring or components.
R Do not modify or remove any components
or parts of the SRS. Occupant safety
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