fuel MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2015 Owners Manual

DoorsAutomatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................ .206
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .72
Control panel .................................. .37
Display message ............................ 240
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety note s.................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 78
Overview .......................................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 165
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 154
Display ........................................... 151
Manual ........................................... 154
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 155
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 209
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 285
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
EBD (electronic brake force distri- bution) ............................................. 66 ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 63
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 63
Important safety information ........... 61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 67
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 188
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 189
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display message ............................ 231
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 171
Driving Assistance packag e........... 189 Dynamic handling package ............ 180
HOLD function ............................... 180
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 190
Parking Guidance ........................... 185
PARKTRONIC ................................. 182
Driving tips
Automatic transmission ................. 152
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 138
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 178
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 165
Driving in winter ............................. 168
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 165
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 315
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 201
Dynamic handling package
Function/note s............................. 180
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 207
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 215
Function/note s................................ 66
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 198
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 146
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 144
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Deactivating/activating ................. 147
General information ....................... 144
Important safety notes.................. 143
Introduction ................................... 143
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 57
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Trunk ............................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 343
Removing ....................................... 344
Stowing .......................................... 344
Technical data ............................... 346
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 54
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 252
Display message ............................ 228
ECO start/stop function ................ 143
Engine number ............................... 349
Irregular running ............................ 149
Jump-starting ................................. 303
Starting problems .......................... 149
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 142
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 142
Switching off .................................. 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 307
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 282
Additives ........................................ 352
Checking the oil level ..................... 281
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 281
Display message ............................ 230
Filling capacity ............................... 352
Notes about oil grade s................... 351
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 281 Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 208
Viscosity ........................................ 352
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 209
Characteristics ................................. 64
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 64
Display message ............................ 213
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/note s................................ 63
General notes .................................. 63
Important safety information ........... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 248
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust check ................................... 165
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 289
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 108
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 208
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Storing the parking position .......... 105
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 259
F
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 349
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 295
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 295
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 296
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 276
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Fog lampsSwitching on/off .......................... .109
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 351
Consumption statistics .................. 197
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 198
Displaying the range ..................... .198
Driving tips ................................... .165
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 350
Important safety notes .................. 350
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Refueling ........................................ 158
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 350
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 159
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 350
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool kit) ...................................................... 294
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .308
Before changing ............................ .308
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 309
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 309
Important safety notes .................. 308
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 275
General notes ................................ 272
Important safety notes .................. 272
Opening/closing the garage door .. 274
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 272
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 273
Gear indicator (on-board com- puter) ................................................. .208 Genuine parts
...................................... 21
Glove box .......................................... .258
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................111
Display message ............................ 242
Head bags
Display message ............................ 222
Operation ......................................... 48
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 353
Fogging up ..................................... 113
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 226
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist .................................. 143
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 181
Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .180
Hood
Closing .......................................... .281
Display message ............................ 240
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening ......................................... 280
Horn ...................................................... 30
Hydroplaning ..................................... 168
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
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Pivoting draft stopsee AIRGUIDE
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc- tions) .................................................. 290
Power washers ................................. .287
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 220
Operation ......................................... 56
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Display message ............................ 221
Function/notes ................................ 67
Warning lamp ................................. 254
Program selector button .................. 153
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 69
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Manual transmission ..................... .142
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 27
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 25
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 209
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Display message ............................ 231
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 200
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Reading lamp ..................................... 113
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 110 Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Switching on/off ........................... 132
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 103
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 104
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-tem)
Important safety notes .................. 354
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Important safety notes .................. 158
Refueling proces s.......................... 159
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........ 158
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 272
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 114
Overview of bulb types .................. 115
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 115
Reporting safety defects .................... 26
Rescue card ......................................... 27
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 230
Warning lamp ................................. 252
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 133
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 221
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 151
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 150
Reversible floor panel (trunk) .......... 260
Reversing feature
Side window s................................... 83
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Trunk lid ...........................................81
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 227
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roof
Display messag e............................ 241
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 88
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key) ................................................. 89
Overview .......................................... 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Relocking ......................................... 89
Roof carrier ........................................ 260
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 292
Roof switch .......................................... 88
S
Safety
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 49
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Correct usage .................................. 43
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 44
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 207
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Cleaning the cover ......................... 291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97 Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem .................... 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching AIRSCARF on/of
f.......... 100
Switching seat heating on/of f......... 99
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 289
Service menu (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 204
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 352
Coolant (engine) ............................ 352
Engine oil ....................................... 351
Fuel ................................................ 350
Important safety notes .................. 349
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 354
Washer fluid ................................... 353
Setting the air distribution ............... 130
Setting the airflow ............................ 130
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 208
On-board compute r....................... 204
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 209
Side impact air bag ............................. 47
Side marker lamp
Changing bulbs (rear) .................... 116
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 227
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Important safety information ........... 83
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 84
Opening/closing (front) ................... 84
Overview .......................................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Resetting ......................................... 86
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 75
Changing the programming ............. 73
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience opening feature .......... 85
Display message ............................ 242
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 72
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Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss .................................................77
Mechanical key ................................ 74
Opening/closing the roof ............... .89
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 139
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Snow chains ...................................... 315
Sockets
Center console .............................. 263
General notes ................................ 263
Under the armrest ........................ .263
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 344
Special seat belt retractor .................. 58
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 205
Digital ............................................ 198
In the Instrument cluster ................. 31
Segments ...................................... 195
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 204
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 249
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 227
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 141
Steering (display message) .............. 241
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually )...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 100
Paddle shifters ............................... 154 Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 154
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 209
Stowage areas ................................... 258
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 259
Center console .............................. 259
Cup holders ................................... 260
Door ............................................... 259
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 259
Glove box ....................................... 258
Important safety information ......... 258
Rear wall ........................................ 259
Stowage net ................................... 260
Stowage net ....................................... 260
Summer tires ..................................... 314
Sun visor ............................................ 261
Surround lighting (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 206
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 133
T
Tachometer ........................................ 195
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 226
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 31
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 349
Emergency spare wheel ................. 346
Information .................................... 348
Tires/wheels ................................. 339
Vehicle data ................................... 355
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 267
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 268
Downloading routes ....................... 271
Emergency call .............................. 265
General notes ................................ 263
Geo fencing ................................... 271
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 270
MB info call button ........................ 267
Remote vehicle locking .................. 269
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Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 323
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 338
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 336
Reporting problems .........................26
Securing from rolling away ............ 335
Tow-starting ................................... 305
Towing away .................................. 305
Transporting .................................. 307
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 355
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 355
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 355
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 348
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 294
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 201
VIN ...................................................... 348
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 246 Brake s........................................... 246
Check Engine ................................. 252
Coolant .......................................... 252
Distance warning ........................... 254
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 254 ESP ®
.............................................. 248
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 249
Fuel tank ........................................ 252
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 41
Reserve fue l................................... 252
Restraint system ............................ 251 Seat belt ........................................ 244
SPORT handling mod
e................... 249
Tire pressure monitor .................... 255
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 242
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 338
Wheel chock ...................................... 335
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 334
Checking ........................................ 313
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Emergency spare wheel ................. 343
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 312
Information on driving .................... 312
Interchanging/changing ................ 334
Mounting a new whee l................... 338
Mounting a whee l.......................... 335
Overview ........................................ 312
Removing a whee l.......................... 337
Storing ........................................... 334
Tightening torque ........................... 338
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 339
Wind screen
Inserting and removing .................... 90
Preparing for installation .................. 90
see AIRGUIDE
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 131
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 283
Notes ............................................. 353
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 242
Problem (malfunction) ................... 120
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 118
Switching on/of f........................... 117
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 314
Slippery road surfaces ................... 168
Snow chains .................................. 315
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration andbraking.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the same Limited Warranty entitlements as newparts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
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the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCede s(1-800-367-6372 )or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic con-
verter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
R the vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
R you drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb or a hole in the road
R a heavy object strikes the undercarriage
or parts of the chassis
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QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate
rescue card for your vehicle. The current res- cue card contains the most important infor-
mation about your vehicle in a compact form, e.g. the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under https://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic information relating to vehicle operation, mal-
functions, and user settings. This may include information about the performance or status
of various systems, including but not limited
to, engine, throttle, steering or brake sys-
tems, that is stored and can be read out with
suitable devices, particularly when the vehi-
cle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or to further optimize and develop vehicle func-
tions.
COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle maybe compiled through COMAND or the mbrace
system.
For additional information please refer to the COMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time,typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as: R how various systems in your vehicle are operating
R whether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
R how far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
R how fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions andno personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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