tire pressure MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-CLASS ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

Downloading destinations
(COMAND) .....................................264
Downloading routes ....................... 267
Emergency call .............................. 261
General notes ................................ 259
Geo fencing ................................... 267
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 66
MB info call button ........................ 263
Remote vehicle locking .................. 265
Roadside Assistance button .......... 262
Search & Send ............................... 264
Self-test ......................................... 260
Speed alert ....................................2 67
System .......................................... 260
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 268
Vehicle Health Check .................... 266
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 265
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 202
Display message ............................ 239
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 201
Number from the phone book ........2 02
Redialing ........................................ 202
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 202
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 195
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 08
Outside temperature ......................1 95
Setting (climate control) ................ 129
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 208
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 208
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 316
Checking manually ........................ 315
Display message ............................ 234
Maximum ....................................... 314
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 294
Notes ............................................. 313
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 294
Recommended ............................... 311 Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 315
Important safe ty notes .................. 315
R

estarting ...................................... 315
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 318
Function/notes .............................3 16
General notes ................................ 316
Important safety notes .................. 316
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 319
Restarting ...................................... 318
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Warning message .......................... 318
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 292
Tire pressure not reached .............. 294
Tire pressure reached .................... 294
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 329
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 328
Bar (definition) ............................... 328
Changing a wheel .......................... 330
Characteristics .............................. 327
Checking ........................................ 309
Curb weight (definition) ................. 329
Definition of terms ......................... 327
Direction of rotation ...................... 330
Display message ............................ 234
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 330
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 328
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 327
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 328
General notes ................................ 335
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 328
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-ing) (definition) .............................. 328
Important safety notes .................. 308
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 328
Information on driving .................... 308
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 328
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Labeling (overview) ........................ 324
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 329
Load index .....................................326
Load index (definition) ................... 329
M+S tires ....................................... 310
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 329
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 328
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 29
Maximum tire load ......................... 326
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 329
MOExtended tires .......................... 310
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 329
Overview ........................................ 308
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 29
Replacing ....................................... 330
Service life ..................................... 310
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 329
Speed rating (definition) ................ 328
Storing ...........................................3 30
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 327
Summer tires ................................. 310
Temperature .................................. 323
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 329
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 29
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 329
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 328
Tire size (data) ............................... 335
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 324
Tire tread ....................................... 309
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 329
Total load limit (definition) ............. 330
Traction ......................................... 323
Traction (definition) ....................... 330
Tread wear ..................................... 323
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 322
Unif orm T
ire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 328
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 330
Wheel and tire combination ........... 337 Wheel rim (definition) .................... 328
see Flat tire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 303
Important safety notes .................. 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 302
Removing the towing eye ............... 302
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 301
Installing the towing eye ................ 302
Removing the towing eye ............... 302
Transporting the vehicle ................ 303
With both axles on the ground ....... 302
With the rear axle raised ................ 303
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 148
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 303
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 286
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 197
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 197
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 199
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 82
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 82
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 81
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 81
Overview .......................................... 80
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 238
Opening dimensions ...................... 352
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 352
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 238
General notes .................................. 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 116
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 110
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Two-way radioFrequencies ................................... 344
Installation ..................................... 344
Transmission output (maximum) .... 344
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 208
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)........ 258
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 26
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Display message ............................ 236
Electronics ..................................... 344
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings .......................... 204
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 319
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 72
Lowering ........................................ 334
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 142
Raising ........................................... 332
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Securing from rolling away ............ 331
Tow-starting ................................... 301
Towing away .................................. 301
Transporting .................................. 303
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 72
Vehicle data ................................... 352
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 352
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 352
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 345
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 290
Video
Operating the DVD .........................2 01
VIN ...................................................... 345
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 243
Brakes ...........................................2 43
Check Engine ................................. 249
Coolant .......................................... 249
Distance warning ........................... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 251
ESP
®.............................................. 245
ESP®OFF ....................................... 246
Fuel tank ........................................ 249
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ...............4 1
Reserv efuel .................................. .249
Restraint system ............................ 248
Seat belt ........................................ 242
SPORT handling mode ................... 246
Tire pressure monitor .................... 252
Warranty .............................................. 22
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 239
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 337
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 334
Wheel chock ...................................... 331
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 330
Checking ........................................ 309
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Emergency spare wheel ................. 339
General notes ................................ 335
Important safety notes .................. 308
Information on driving .................... 308
Interchanging/changing ................ 330
Mounting a new wheel ................... 334
Mounting a wheel .......................... 331
Overview ........................................ 308
Removing a wheel .......................... 333
Storing ...........................................3 30
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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:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep 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 new
parts.
!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:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter 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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Warning and indicator lamps
FunctionPage
:LLow-beam head-
lamps
109
;T Parking lamps110
=KHigh-beam head-
lamps
110
?÷ ESP®245
AFElectric parking brake
(red)
248
B! Electric parking brake
(yellow)
248
C· Distance warning251
D#! Turn signals110
EhTire pressure monitor316
FunctionPage
F6 Restraint system40
GüSeat belt242
HMSPORT handling
mode (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)
246
I? Coolant249
JRRear fog lamp109
K;Check Engine249
L8 Reserve fuel249
MåESP®OFF245
N!ABS243
O$Brakes243
32Instrument cluster
At a glance

Drivingsafet ysystems
Overview of drivin gsafet ysystems
In this section ,you will fin dinformation about
th efollowing drivin gsafet ysystems :
RABS (Anti-loc kBrakin gSystem)
(
Ypage 61)
RBA S (B rake Assist System) (Ypage 62)
RCOLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST PLU S
(distanc ewarnin gfunction and Adaptive
Brak eAssist) (
Ypage 62)
RESP®(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(
Ypage 65)
REB D (Electroni cBrak eforc eDi stribution )
(
Ypage 69)
RADAPTIV EBRAKE (Ypage 69 )
Important safet ynotes
If you fail to adapt your drivin gstyle or if you
are inattentive ,th edrivin gsafet ysystems can
neither reduce th eris kof an acciden tno r
override th elaws of physics. Driving safet y
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible fo rmaintainin g
th edistanc eto th evehicle in front, fo rvehicle
speed, fo rbraking in goo dtime, and fo rstay-
in gin lane. Always adapt your drivin gstyle to
suit th eprevailin groad and weather condi-
tion sand maintain asaf edistanc efrom th e
vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
The drivin gsafet ysystems described only
wor kas effectively as possible when there is
adequat econtact between th etires and th e
road surface. Please pay special attention to
th enote son tires ,recommended minimum
tire tread depths, etc. (
Ypage 308).
In wintr ydrivin gconditions, always use winte r
tires (M+ Stires )and if necessary, snow
chains. Only in this way will th edrivin gsafet y
systems described in this section wor kas
effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General information
AB Sregulates brake pressure in suc h away
that th ewheels do no tloc kwhen you brake .
Thi sallow syou to continue steerin gth evehi-
cl e when braking .
The ! ABSwarnin glamp in th einstrumen t
cluster lights up when th eignition is switched
on .It goe sout when th eengin eis running .
AB Sworks from aspeed of about 5mph
(8 km/h), regardles sof road-surfac econdi-
tions. AB Sworks on slipper ysurfaces, eve n
when you only brake gently.
Important safet ynotes
iObserv eth e"Important safet ynotes" sec -
tion (
Ypage 61).
GWARNING
If AB Sis faulty, th ewheels could loc kwhen
braking .The steerability and braking charac -
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition -
ally, further drivin gsafet ysystems are deac -
tivated. There is an increase ddanger of skid-
din gand accidents .
Drive on carefully. Hav eAB Schecke dimme-
diately at aqualified specialis tworkshop .
WhenAB Sis malfunctioning, other systems ,
includin gdrivin gsafet ysystems ,will also
becom einoperative .Observ eth einformation
on th eAB Swarnin glamp (
Ypage 243) and
display message swhic hmay be shown in th e
instrumen tcluster (
Ypage 212).
Braking
XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress th e
brake peda lvigorousl yuntil th ebraking sit -
uation is over.
XTo make afull brak eapplication:
depress th ebrake peda lwit hfull force.
If AB Sintervenes when braking ,you will feel a
pulsin gin th ebrake pedal.
Driving safety systems61
Safety
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Opening the fuel filler flap
:Fuel filler flap
;To insert the fuel filler cap
=Tire pressure table
?Instruction label for fuel type to be refu-
eled
XSwitch the engine off.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
XPress the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow:.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
XTurn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise
and remove it.
XInsert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap ;.
XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
iDo not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap
XReplace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
XClose fuel filler flap :.
iClose the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle.
iIf you are driving with the fuel filler cap
open, the 8reserve fuel warning lamp
flashes. The ;Check Engine warning
lamp may also light up. A message appears
in the multifunction display (
Ypage 230).
For further information on warning and indi- cator lamps in the instrument cluster, see
(
Ypage 249).
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Driving and parking
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unsure,pullover to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear inmind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a dist ance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the fol lowing tips to save fuel:
RThe tires should always beinflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
RRemove unnecessary loads.
RWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.
RAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.
RObserve the service intervals inthe Main-
tenance Booklet or inthe service interval
disp lay. Have all the maintenance work car-
ried inaccordance with Daimler AG regu-
lations.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing inco ldweather, instop-start traff icand in
hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNIN G
Drinking and driving and/o rtaking drug sand
driving are ver ydangerous combinations.
Even asmal lamoun tof alcohol or drug scan
affect your reflexes, perception sand judg-
ment.
The possibilit yof aserious or eve nfatal acci-
den tis greatl yincreased when you drin kor
tak edrug sand drive.
Do no tdrin kor tak edrug sand driv eor allow
anyone to driv ewho has been drinkin gor tak -
ing drugs.
Emission control
GWARNIN G
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gase ssuc has carbon monoxide. Inhalin g
these exhaust gase sleads to poisoning .Ther e
is aris kof fatal injury. Therefore never leav e
theengin erunnin gin enclosed spaces with-
out sufficien tventilation .
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
theleve l ofpois onous components inexhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exact ly inaccordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. All work
on the engine must becarried out only by
qualif ied and authorized Mercedes-Benz
technicians.
The engine settings must not bechanged
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must becarried out at
regular intervals and inaccordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Detai ls
can befound inthe Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
The ECO display provide s feedbac k on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you inachieving the
most economical driving style for the selec-
ted settings and prevailin g conditions. Your
driving style can significant lyinfluence the
vehicle's consumption.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
RAccel.
RConstant
RCoasting
The percent value isthe average value of the
three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50 %.A higher percent-
age indicates a more economical driving
style.
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The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption.
Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as, e.g.:
Rload
Rtire pressure
Rcold start
Rchoice of route
Relectrical consumers switched on
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried
out using the following three categories:
RAccel.(evaluation of all acceleration pro-
cesses):
-The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
-The bar empties: sporty acceleration
RConstant(assessment of driving behavior
at all times):
-The bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
-The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
RCoasting(assessment of all deceleration
processes):
-The bar fills up: anticipatory driving,
keeping your distance and early release
of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast
without use of the brakes.
-The bar empties: frequent braking
iAn economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Acceleration
and Constant:
Robserve the gearshift recommendations.
Rdrive in drive program E.
iOn long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the highway, only the bar for Constant
will change.
iThe ECO display summarizes the driving
characteristics from the start of the journey
to its completion. For this reason, the bars change dynamically at the beginning of the
journey. On longer journeys, there are
fewer changes. For more dynamic changes,
carry out a manual reset.
For more information on the ECO display, see
(
Ypage 198).
Brakes
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients
!On long, steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes. To use
engine braking, shift to a lower gear in good
time. This helps you to avoid overheating
the brakes and wearing them out exces-
sively.
When making use of the engine braking
effect, it is possible that a drive wheel may
not turn for some time, e.g. in the case of
suddenly changing or slippery road surface
conditions. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not cov-
ered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Change into a lower gear in good time on long
and steep downhill gradients. This is espe-
cially important if the vehicle is laden.
This also applies if you have activated cruise
control, SPEEDTRONIC or DISTRONIC PLUS.
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Driving and parking
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Use Parking Guidance for parking spaces:
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
Rthat are on straight roads, not bends
Rthat are on the same level as the road, i.e.
not on the pavement, for example. Parking
Guidance may not detect flat curbs
Parking tips:
ROn narrow roads, drive as close to the park-
ing space as possible.
RParking spaces that are littered or over-
grown might be identified or measured
incorrectly.
RParking spaces that are partially occupied
by trailer drawbars might not be identified
as such or be measured incorrectly.
RSnowfall or heavy rain may lead to a parking
space being measured inaccurately.
RPay attention to the PARKTRONIC
(
Ypage 182) warning messages during the
parking procedure.
RWhen transporting a load which protrudes
from your vehicle, you must not use Parking Guidance.
RNever use Parking Guidance with snow
chains or an emergency spare wheel moun-
ted.
RMake sure that the tire pressures are
always correct. This has a direct effect on
the steering instructions.
RThe way your vehicle is positioned in the
parking space after parking is dependent
on various factors. These include the posi-
tion and shape of the vehicles parked in
front and behind it and the conditions of the
location. In some cases, Parking Guidance
may guide you too far or not far enough into
a parking space. In some cases, it may also
lead you across or onto the curb. If neces-
sary, cancel the parking procedure with
Parking Guidance.
Detecting parking spaces
:Detected parking space on the left
;Parking symbol
=Detected parking space on the right
Parking Guidance is automatically activated
when you drive forwards. The system is
operational at speeds of up to approximately
22 mph (35 km/h). While in operation, the
system independently locates and measures
parking spaces on both sides of the vehicle.
When driving at speeds below 19 mph
(30 km/h), you will see parking symbol ;as
a status indicator in the instrument cluster.
When a parking space has been detected, an
arrow towards the right =or the left :also
appears. Parking Guidance only displays
parking spaces on the front-passenger side
as standard. Parking spaces on the driver's
side are displayed as soon as the turn signal
on the driver's side is activated. To park on
the driver's side, you must leave the driver's
side turn signal switched on until you have
engaged reverse gear.
Parking Guidance will only detect parking
spaces:
Rthat are parallel to the direction of travel
Rthat are at least 5 ft (1.5 m) wide
Rthat are at least 4.3 ft (1.3 m) longer than
your vehicle
A parking space is displayed while you are
driving past it, and until you are approx-
imately 50 ft (15 m) away from it.
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Driving and parking
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