ABS MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2008 Owners Manual

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7G–TRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System ). . . . .50
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
Acceleratio n
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Accident
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199
Active Service Syste m
see ASSYST PLUS
Airbag
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Driver's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Head/thorax airbags . . . . . . . . . . . .43
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Air conditioning
2-zone Thermatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Activating/deactivating auxiliary
heating/ventilatio n.. . . . . . . . . ..132 Air-recirculation mode with con-
venience opening/closing feature
.131
Controlling automatically . . . . . . . .127
Cooling with air dehumidification . .126
Demisting the windscreen . . . . . . .130
Heatmatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .191
Misted up windows . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . .130
Setting the air distribution . . . . . . .129
Setting the airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Setting the air vents . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . .127
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
see Climate control
Air-conditionin g
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .126
AIRSCARF neck-level heatin g. . . . . . .62
Antifreeze concentratio n. . . . . . . . .260
Anti-lock braking syste m
see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..52
Ashtra y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
ASSYST PLU S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) . . . . ..52
Switching off the alarm . . . . . . . . . .53
Audible warning signa l. . . . . . . . . . .197 AUTO lights
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . ..166
Automatic transmission Changing gear yoursel f.. . . . . . . . .86
Display in the speedomete r.. . . . ..85
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Emergency running mod e.. . . . . .203
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . . .86
Program selector button . . . . . . . . .87
Releasing the parking lock man -
ually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . . .85
Shift ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Axle load, maximum permissibl e
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253, 254 B
BAS (Brake Assist) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..50
Battery Changing (key) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
Checking (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Check lamp (key ).. . . . . . . . . . . . .212
Disconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180
Maintenance (vehicle ).. . . . . . . ..230
Reconnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 Index
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COMAN
D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Constant headlamp mod e
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .104
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Coolan t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Checking the level . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Display message . . . . . .180, 181, 182
Mixture ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Cup holde r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136 D
Dashboar d
see Cockpit
Date
Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .103
Daytime driving lights
see Constant headlamp mode
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Digital speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . ..96 Dipped-beam headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode* . . . . . .74
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
Symmetrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Display messag e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Symbol messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Up (AMG menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Door
Automatic locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Emergency locking . . . . . . . . . . . . .211
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .210
Opening (from the inside) . . . . . . . .57
Door control panel
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Draught stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
Drinks holde r
see Cup holder
Driver's airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Driver's seat position . . . . . . . . . . . ..71
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Driving safety syste m. . . . . . . . . . . . .50
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Driving syste m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Parktroni
c.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Speedtronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Driving tip
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Driving on flooded road s.. . . . . ..164
Driving on wet road s.. . . . . . . . ..164
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) . . . .99
DVD video
Operation (on-board computer) . . . .99 E
Easy-entry/exit feature Activating/deactivating (on -
board computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Easy-entry feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..65
Easy-exit feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Electrical/electronic equipment Retrofittin g.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
e mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Emergency engine starting . . . . . ..236
Emergency key element Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207
Emergency locking
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211 Index
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Tow-away protection
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..53
Towin g. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Towing eye Fitting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Transmission Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio . . . . . . .241
Transport (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . ..236
Trip computer Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .107
Trip meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Resettin g.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Turn signal lamps
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
Two-way radio
Installatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Tyre grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Tyre pressure loss warning syste m158
Tyre pressure s
Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n.. . . . . . . . . . .157
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Tyre tread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 U
Unladen weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Unlocking Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .210
From the inside (central unlocking
button) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Up (display message) . . . . . . . . . . . ..96 V
Variable Speedtroni c. . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Vario-roo f
see Roof
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking . . . . . . .210, 211
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Leaving parked up . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Tow-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Vehicle battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .230
Vehicle dimension s. . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Vehicle electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . ..241
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 243
Vehicle identification plates . . . . ..242
Vehicle tool kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253 W
Warning and indicator lamp ABS (yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193
LIM (Cruise control) . . . . . . . . . . . .110
LIM (variable Speedtronic) . . . . . . .113
Warning signal
Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
Warning triangl e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Washer fluid Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Wearing seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..69
Wheel bolts Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
Wheels
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Interchanging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Windows
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Cleaning the windscreen . . . . . . . .167
Side windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Windscreen
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Windscreen washer fluid . . . . . . . ..260
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154, 260
Windscreen washer reservoir Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260 Index
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Instrument cluste
r 25Function Page
1 1
SRS warning lamp 194
2 -
ABS warning lamp 193
3 L
Turn signal indicator
lamp, left 75
4
v
ESP®
warning lamp 19
4 5 K
Turn signal indicator
lamp, right 75
6 3
Brake system warn-
ing lamp 194
7 Multi-function display
92
8 Total distance recorder
95
9 Trip meter
90
a ±
Engine diagnostic
warning lamp 195
b Rev counter
90 Function Page
c <
Seat belt warning
lamp 195
d A
Main-beam indicator
lamp 75
e Fuel gaug
e f Fuel filler flap location indi
-
cator: the fuel filler cap is to
the rear on the right-hand
sid e g A
Reserve fuel warnin g
lamp 197
h
Automatic transmission*
:
gearshift program display 85
j
Automatic transmission*
:
selector lever position dis-
play 85 Function Page
k Status indicator, display
depends on the settings in
the on-board computer:
outside temperature
1
or
digital speedometer 96
l Speedtronic*: set limit
speed
112
m Cloc
k 104
n Speedometer (can be set to
display miles in the on-
board computer)
102
o Reset button
p Adjustment button for
instrument cluster illumina
-
tio n 90
q Adjustment button for
instrument cluster illumina
-
tio n 90
1
Vehicles in the UK: the digital speedometer is always displayed instead of the outside temperature. At a glance
* optional
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Instrument cluste
r 27Function Page
1 SRS warning lamp
194
2 ABS warning lamp
193
3 Turn signal indicator lamp,
left
75
4
ESP
®
warning lamp 19
4 5 Turn signal indicator lamp,
right
75
6 Brake system warning lamp
194
7 Multi-function display
92
8 Total distance recorder
95
9 Trip meter
90
a Engine diagnostic warning
lamp
195
b Rev counter
90
c Seat belt warning lamp
195
d Main-beam indicator lamp
75 Function Page
e Fuel gaug
e f Fuel filler flap location indi
-
cator: the fuel filler cap is to
the rear on the right-hand
sid e g Reserve fuel warning lamp
19
7 h
Automatic transmission*
:
gearshift program display 85
j
Automatic transmission*
:
selector lever position dis-
play 85
k Status indicator, display
depends on the settings in
the on-board computer:
outside temperature
2
or
digital speedometer 96
l Speedtronic: set limit
speed
112
m Cloc
k 104 Function Page
n Speedometer
o Reset button
p Adjustment button for
instrument cluster illumina
-
tio n 90
q Adjustment button for
instrument cluster illumina
-
tio n 90
2
Vehicles in the UK: the digital speedometer is always displayed instead of the outside temperature. At a glance
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Driving safety sys
tems50 Driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information abou t
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R ESP ®
( Electronic Stability Program)
i In wintry road conditions, always use win-
ter tyres (M+S tyres) and, where necessary ,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section
work as effectively as possible. G
Risk of accident
The risk of an accident is significantl y
increased by driving too fast. This is partic-
ularly the case when cornering on wet and
slippery roads and when driving too clos e
to the vehicle in front.
The driving safety systems described in thi s
section cannot reduce this risk or override
the laws of physics.
For this reason, always adapt your driving
style to suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions. Maintain sufficient distance
from other road users and objects on the
road. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 8 km/h
upwards, regardless of road surface condi-
tions. ABS works on slippery surfaces, even
when you only brake gently. G
Risk of accident
Do not depress the brake pedal severa l
times in quick succession (pumping) .
Depress the brake firmly and evenly. Pump-
ing the brake pedal reduces the braking
effect.
Braking If ABS intervenes when braking, you will fee
l
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
If ABS intervenes:
X Continue to depress the brake pedal wit h
force until the braking situation is over.
For full braking application:
X Depress the brake pedal with maximum
force. G
Risk of accident
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. This limits the steerability of the
vehicle when braking and the braking dis-
tance may increase.
If ABS is deactivated due to a malfunction,
then BAS and ESP are also deactivated. The
risk of your vehicle skidding is then
increased in certain situations.
You should therefore always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions . BAS (Brake Assist)
BAS operates in emergency braking situa -
tions. If you depress the brake pedal quickly,
BAS automatically boosts the braking force,
thus shortening the stopping distance.
X Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. Safety
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Driving sys
tems 10
9
X
Press the jork button to call up
the phone book.
X Press the jork button to select the
desired name. To scroll through the tele-
phone book faster, press and hold the
j ork button for longer than 1 sec-
ond.
X Press the sbutton to start dialling.
The DIALLING message appears in the
multi-function display.
The number dialled is stored in the redial
memory.
When there is a connection, the call dura-
tion appears in the multi-function display.
The name also appears, provided it is
stored in the phone book, otherwise the
dialled number is still displayed.
or
X If you do not wish to make a call, press the
t button.
Redialling The on-board computer stores the last phone
numbers which were dialled. X
Press the sbutton to call up the most
recently dialled number in the redial mem-
ory.
X Press the jork button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the sbutton to start dialling. Driving system
s
Your vehicle's driving systems are described
on the following pages:
R Cruise control and Speedtronic, which you
can use to control the speed of the vehicl e
R Parktronic*, which assists you in parking
and manoeuvrin g
The ABS, BAS and ESP ®
driving safety sys-
tems are described in the "Driving safety sys-
tems" section (Y page 50). Cruise control
Cruise control maintains a constant road
speed for you. It brakes automatically in order
to avoid exceeding the set speed. On long and
steep downhill gradients, especially if the
vehicle is laden, you must shift to a lower gear
in good time or select shift range 1,2 or 3in
vehicles with automatic transmission*. In this
way you will make use of the braking effect of
the engine, which relieves the load on the
brake system and prevents the brakes fro m
overheating and wearing too quickly. Controls
* optional
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Tyres and wheels
15
5
X
Add windscreen washer concentrate to the
washer fluid all year round. G
Risk of fire
Windscreen washer concentrate is highly
flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking
are prohibited when windscreen washe r
concentrate is being handled.
Use
R a windscreen washer fluid additive
such as MB Summerwash to preven t
smearing (for temperatures above freez-
ing).
R a windscreen washer fluid additive wit h
antifreeze properties such as MB Winter-
wash (if there is a risk of frost).
X Mix the windscreen washer fluid in a con-
tainer beforehand. Adapt the mixing ratio
to the outside temperatures.
! Only use windscreen washer fluid which
is suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Unsuit-
able windscreen washer fluid could dam-
age the plastic lamp lenses of the head-
lamps. X
To open: pull cap1upwards by the tab .
X To close: press cap 1onto the filler neck
until it clicks into place. Tyres and wheels
Points to remember
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz rec-
ommends that you only use tyres and
wheels which have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehi-
cle. These tyres have been specially adap-
ted for use with the control systems, such
as ABS or ESP ®
, and are marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(with run-flat characteristics)*
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres*
should only be used on wheels that have
been specifically approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
If you use other tyres and wheels,
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept any respon-
sibility for damage that may result from
this. Further information about tyres,
wheels and approved combinations can be
obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
If you use tyres other than those tested and
recommended for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles, characteristics such as handling, vehi-
cle noise emissions and fuel consumption Operation
* optional
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Winter driving
160 Interchanging the wheels
G
Risk of accident
Interchange the front and rear wheels only
if they have the same dimensions: for exam-
ple size, offset, etc.
After every wheel interchange/change,
have the tightening torque checked at a
qualified specialist workshop that has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The wheels could work loose if they are not
tightened to a torque of 110 Nm.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom -
mends that you only use wheel bolts of the
correct size which have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The wheels may be interchanged every 5,000
km to 10,000 km depending on the degree of
tyre wear, provided that the vehicle has the
same size front and rear tyres. Do not reverse
the direction of tyre rotation.
The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres
differ depending on the operating conditions. Interchange the wheels before a clear wear
pattern has formed on the tyres. The fron
t
tyres typically wear more on the shoulders
and the rear tyres in the centre.
Clean the contact surfaces of the wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a whee l
is changed. Check the tyre pressure and, if
necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss
warning system*. Winter driving
Introduction to winter operation
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. at a Mercedes-Ben z
Service Centre, at the onset of winter. Winter tyres
Use winter tyres at temperatures below +7 °
C and on snow or ice-covered roads. Only
then can the effect of the ABS and ES P®
driv-
ing systems be ensured in winter too.
Use winter tyres of the same make and tread
on all wheels to maintain safe handling char-
acteristics. G
Risk of accident
You must replace winter tyres with a trea d
depth of less than 4 mm immediately. They
are no longer suitable for winter use, in par-
ticular because they do not provide suffi-
cient grip. This could cause you to lose
control of your vehicle and cause an acci-
dent .
Always observe the maximum permitted
speed specified for the winter tyres you have
fitted. If you fit winter tyres which have a
lower maximum permitted speed than that of Operation
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Display
messages 17
6 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution
120 km/
h Maximum speed
exceeded The maximum speed has been excee-
ded
26
. X
Drive more slowly . ABS ABS, ESP inopera-
tive See Owner's
Manual
G
Risk of accident
ABS and ESP ®
are unavailable due to a
fault. BAS has also been deactivated .
The brake system continues to function
normally, but without the functions listed
above. X
Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately. ESP unavailable See
Owner's Manual
G
Risk of accident
ESP ®
is temporarily unavailable. It is pos-
sible that the self diagnosis is not yet
complete .
ABS is still operational .
The brake system continues to function
normally, but without ESP ®
. X
Drive a short distance at a speed above 20 km/
h.
If the display message disappears, ESP ®
is
available again. 26
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