navigation system MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2015 Owners Manual

Locking verification signal (on-
board computer).............................. .207
Low-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................... 99
M
M+S tires............................................ 314
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 92
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 150
Gear leve r...................................... 150
Pulling away ................................... 142
Shift recommendation ................... 151
Starting the engine ........................ 142
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 288
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 267
Display message ............................ 220
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 fault diagnosi s.................. 270
Remote vehicle locking .................. 269
Roadside Assistance button .......... 266
Search & Send ............................... 268
Self-test ......................................... 264
Speed alert .................................... 271
System .......................................... 264
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 272
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 269
Mechanical key
Function/note s................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80 Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 201
Memory function ............................... 106
Message memory (on-board com- puter) .................................................. 212
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 201
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 73
MOExtended tires .............................. 295
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 338
Mounting a new whee l................... 338
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 335
Raising the vehicl e......................... 336
Removing a whee l.......................... 337
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 335
MP3
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 196
Permanent display ......................... 205
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..1 95
Overview .......................................... 33
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 199
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 56
Operation ......................................... 56
Resetting triggered .......................... 56
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 138
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Occupant Classification System (OCS)Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test .............................. .51
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................ .57
Children in the vehicle .................... .57
Important safety notes .................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 60 PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 53
Operation ........................................ .49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 197
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 208
Assistance menu ........................... 202
Audio menu ................................... 200
Convenience submenu .................. 207
Display messages .......................... 212
Displaying a service message ........ 285
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Factory settings submenu ............. 208
Important safety notes .................. 194
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 204
Lighting submenu .......................... 205
Menu overview .............................. 197
Message memory .......................... 212
Navigation menu ............................ 199
Operation ....................................... 195
RACETIMER ................................... 209
Service menu ................................. 204
Settings menu ............................... 204
Standard display ............................ 197
Telephone menu ............................ 201
Trip menu ...................................... 197
Vehicle submenu ........................... 206
Video DVD operation ..................... 201 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Important safety notes .................... 24
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Outside temperature display ........... 195
Overhead control panel ...................... 36
P
Paint code number............................ 348
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 287
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 161
Parking brake ................................ 162
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 185
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 216
Electric parking brake .................... 162
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 233
Important safety notes .................. 185
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 110
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 184
Driving system ............................... 182
Function/note s............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 182
Problem (malfunction) ................... 185
Range of the sensors ..................... 182
Warning display ............................. 183
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 224
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 60
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XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the abutton.
X Press the :button to select
Yesand
press the abutton to confirm.
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer
R "From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
iIf you reset the values in the ECO display,
the values in the "From start" trip computer are also reset. If you reset the values in the
"From start" trip computer, the values in
the ECO display are also reset.
Navigation system menu
Displaying navigation instructions
In theNavimenu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. Further infor-
mation on navigation (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Navimenu.
Route guidance not active
:Direction of travel
;Current road
Route guidance active
No change of direction announced
:Distance to the destination
;Distance to the next change of direction
=Current road
?"Follow the road's course" symbol
Change of direction announced without a
lane recommendation
:Road into which the change of direction leads
;Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
=Change-of-direction symbol
When a change of direction is announced, you
will see symbol =for the change of direction
and distance graphic ;. The distance indi-
cator shortens towards the top of the display
as you approach the point of the announced
change of direction.
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Change of direction announced with a
lane recommendation
:Road into which the change of direction leads
;Distance to change of direction and visualdistance display
=Lanes not recommended
?Recommended lane and new lane during a
change of direction
AChange-of-direction symbol
On multilane roads, lane recommendations
can be displayed for the next change of direc- tion if the digital map supports this data. Dur-
ing the change of direction, new lanes may be added.
On multilane roads, lane recommendations
can be displayed for the next change of direc- tion if the digital map supports this data. Dur-
ing the change of direction, new lanes may be added.
Lane not recommended =: you will not be
able to complete the next change of direction
if you stay in this lane.
Recommended lane and new lane during a
change of direction ?: in this lane you will be
able to complete the next two changes of
direction without changing lane.
Other status indicators of the naviga-
tion system
The navigation system displays additional
information and the vehicle status.
R O : you have reached the destination or an
intermediate destination.
R
New Route...orCalculating Route:
calculating a new route
R
Off MaporOffMappedRoad: the vehicle
position is inside the area of the digital map, but the road is not recognized, e.g.
new roads, parking spaces or private land.
R
No Route: no route could be calculated to
the selected destination
Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
:Waveband
;Station frequency with memory position
iStation ;is displayed with the station
frequency or station name. The memory
position is only displayed along with sta-
tion ;if this has been stored.
X Switch on the audio system or COMAND
and select Radio (see the separate operat-
ing instructions).
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the
Audiomenu.
X To select a stored station: briefly press
the 9 or: button.
X To select a station from the station list:
press and briefly hold the 9or:
button.
If no station list is received: X To select a station using the station
search: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.
iFor information on changing waveband
and storing stations, see the separate oper-
ating instructions.
iSIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
For more information on satellite radio
operation, see the separate operating
instructions.
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Making an emergency call
XTo initiate an emergency call manually:
press cover :briefly to open.
X Press SOS button ;briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;
flashes until the emergency call is conclu- ded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter.
X After the emergency call, close cover :.
iIf the mobile phone network is unavaila-
ble, mbrace will not be able to make the
emergency call. If you leave the vehicle
immediately after pressing the SOS button,
you will not know whether mbrace placed
the emergency call. In this case, always
summon assistance by other means.
Roadside Assistance button
X Press Roadside Assistance button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center. The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistancebutton
:flashes while the call is active.
The multifunction display shows the
ConZ
necting Callmessage. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the
Call ConZ
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
iThe audio system or COMAND display
indicates that a call is active. During the
call, you can change to the navigation menu
by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND,
for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertain the nature of the problem( Y page 270).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes-
Benz technician or makes arrangements for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
You may be charged for services such as
repair work and/or towing.
Further details are available in your mbrace
manual.
iThe system has not been able to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call, if:
R the indicator lamp for Roadside Assis-
tance call button :is flashing continu-
ously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
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This can occur if the relevant mobile phonenetwork is not available, for example. The
Call Failedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio system or on
COMAND.
MB Info call button
XPress MB Info call button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call button :
flashes while the connection is being made.
The multifunction display shows the
ConZ
nectingCallmessage. The audio system
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the
Call ConZ
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
iThe audio system or COMAND display
indicates that a call is active. During the
call, you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND,
for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your vehicle, about the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-
ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.
USA only: you can find further information on
the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
iThe system has not been able to initiate
an MB Info call, if:
R the indicator lamp in MB Info call but- ton :is flashing continuously.
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center wasestablished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone network is not available, for example. The
Call Failedmessage appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press the~button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on the audio system or on
COMAND.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergency
call can still be initiated. In this case, an emer-
gency call will take priority and override all
other active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated by the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
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All other calls can be ended by pressing:R the ~ button on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel
R the corresponding button on the audio sys-
tem or on COMAND for ending a telephone
call
iWhen a call is initiated, the audio system
is muted. The mobile phone is no longer
connected to COMAND. However, if you
want to use your mobile phone, do so only
when the vehicle is stationary and in a safe
location.
Downloading destinations in COMAND
Downloading destinations
Downloading destinations gives you access
to a database with over 15 million points of
interest (POIs). These can be downloaded on
the navigation system in your vehicle. If you
know the destination, the address can be
downloaded. Alternatively, you can obtain the
location of Points of Interest (POIs)/impor-
tant destinations in the vicinity.
Furthermore, you can download routes with
up to 20 way points.
You are prompted to confirm route guidance
to the address entered.
X Select
Yeswith the =or; buttons
on the COMAND system.
X Confirm with the 9button on the
COMAND system.
The system calculates the route and subse-
quently starts the route guidance with the
address entered.
iIf you selectNo, the address can be saved
in the address book.
iThe destination download function is
available if the relevant mobile phone net-
work is available and data transfer is pos-
sible.
iThe destination download function can
only be used if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system. Route Assistance
This service is part of the mbrace PLUS Pack-
age and cannot be purchased separately.
iYou can also use the Route Assistance
function if your vehicle is not equipped with
a navigation system.
Within the framework of this service, you
receive a professional and reliable form of
navigation support without having to leave
your vehicle.
The customer service representative finds a
suitable route depending on your vehicle's
current position and the desired destination.
You will then be guided live through the cur-
rent route section.
Search and Send
General notes
iTo use "Search & Send", your vehicle
must be equipped with mbrace and a navi-
gation system. Additionally, an mbrace ser- vice subscription must be completed.
"Search & Send" is a destination entry ser-
vice. A destination address which is found on Google Maps ®
can be transferred via mbrace
directly to your vehicle's navigation system.
Specifying and sending the destination
address X Go to the website http://
www.maps.google.com and enter a desti-
nation address into the entry field.
X To send the destination address to the
e-mail address of your mbrace account:
click on the corresponding button on the
website.
iExample:
If you select 'Send to vehicle' and then
'Mercedes-Benz', the destination address
will be sent to your vehicle.
X When the "Send" dialog window appears:
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Enter the e-mail address you specified
when setting up your mbrace account into
the corresponding field.
X Click "Send".
iInformation on specific commands such
as "Address entry" or "Send" can be found
on the website.
Calling up destination addresses
X Switch on the ignition.
The destination address is loaded into the
vehicle's navigation system.
A display message appears, asking
whether navigation should be started.
X Select
Yesby turning cVdor sliding XVY
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
The system calculates the route and sub-
sequently starts the route guidance with
the address entered.
iIf you selectNo, the address can be saved
in the address book.
iIf you have sent more than one destina-
tion address, each individual destination
must be confirmed separately.
iDestination addresses are loaded in the
same order as the order in which they were
sent.
If you own multiple Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles with mbrace and activated mbrace
accounts:
If multiple vehicles are registered under the
same e-mail address, the destination will
be sent to all the vehicles.
Vehicle remote opening
You can use the vehicle remote opening if you have unintentionally locked your vehicle and
a replacement SmartKey is not available.
The vehicle can be opened by the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately opened
remotely within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, the remote unlock- ing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After
30 days, the vehicle can no longer be opened
remotely.
X Contact the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.
X Return to your vehicle at the time agreed
upon with the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center.
USA only: alternatively, the vehicle can be
opened via:
R the Internet, under the "Owners Online"
section
R the telephone application (e .g. for iPhone ®
,
Android)
To do this, you will need your identification
number and password.
iVehicle remote opening is only possible if
the corresponding mobile phone network is accessible.
Vehicle remote closing
The valet locking feature can be used when
you have forgotten to lock the vehicle and you
are no longer nearby.
The vehicle can then be locked by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
The vehicle can be immediately remotely
locked within four days of the ignition being
turned off. After this time, remote closing may be delayed by 15 to 60 minutes. After 30 days
the vehicle can no longer be locked remotely. X Contact the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assis-
tance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
You will be asked for your password.
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nection is re-established after the transfer is
complete. If necessary, you will be contactedat a later time by another means, e.g. by e-
mail or phone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Check
is the transfer of service data to the Customer Assistance Center. If a service is overdue, the
COMAND display shows a message about
various special offers at your workshop.
USA only: this information can also be called up under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle ( Y page 27).
Information on Roadside Assistance( Y page 23).
Downloading routes
Downloading routes allows you to transfer
and save predefined routes in the navigation
system. To do this, an SD memory card must
be inserted into the COMAND system. If no
SD memory card is inserted, you must insert
the card into the card slot on the COMAND
system before saving.
A route can be prepared and sent either by a
customer service representative or via the
mbrace portal on the Internet.
Each route can include up to 20 way points.
Once a route has been received by the navi-
gation system, you will see the
name>hasbeensavedtomemorycard.
Doyouwanttostartrouteguidance?
message in the COMAND display. The route is saved to the SD memory card.
X To start route guidance: select
Yes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
iIf you selectNo, the saved route can be
called up later via the navigation menu.
X Select
Start.
Route guidance is started.
iDownloaded and saved data can be called
up again in COMAND. You can find further information in the sep-
arate COMAND Operating Instructions.
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehi-
cle, a message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance Center. The Customer Assistance Center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated call.
The data you receive contains the following
information:
R the location where the speed limit was
exceeded
R the time at which the speed limit was
exceeded
R the selected speed limit which was excee-
ded
Geo fencing
Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the boun-
daries of the selected areas. You can select
the way in which you receive this information beforehand. Possible options include text
message, e-mail or an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle
or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners.
You can specify up to ten areas simultane-
ously. Different settings are possible for each area.
USA only: these settings can be called up
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service representa-
tive that you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
text message.
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