clock setting MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2008 Owners Manual

On-board computer
104
Setting the tim
e
X Use the jbutton to select Clock,
hours Press R to confir m(or Clock ,
minutes Press R to confirm).
X Press the æorç button to set a
value.
X Press the reset button Jon the left of the
instrument cluster.
The set time is stored.
Setting the date
X Press the jbutton to select Set date
Day (orSet date Month orSet date
Year).
X Press the æorç button to set the
values.
X Press the j,è orÿ button to
select a different display.
Setting constant headlamp mode If you have selected constant headlamp mode
and the light switch is set to the
Mor
U position, the side lamps, dipped-beam
headlamps and licence plate lighting switc h
on automatically when the engine is running. Turning the light switch to a different position
switches on the corresponding lights.
In countries in which constant headlamp
mode is a legal requirement,
Constantis the
factory setting.
X Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Lighting submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Headlamp
mode.
X Press the æorç button to set the
switch-on mode for the headlamps to Man-
ual orConstant (constant headlamp
mode).
X Press the j,è orÿ button to
select a different display. Switching the surround lighting on or
off If the surround lighting is switched on, the
following lights will be switched on automat-
ically in the dark after you have unlocked the
vehicle using the key:
R the side lamps
R the tail lamps
R the licence plate lighting
R the front foglamps
The surround lighting switches off automati-
cally if you open the driver's door or after 40
seconds.
X Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
X Press the æorç button to select the
Lighting submenu.
X Press the jbutton to select the Sur-
round lighting function. Cont
rols
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Air conditionin
g126 Function Recommendation/Notes
d %
Reduces the temperature, left-hand side i
Set the temperature to 22 †. (
Y page 127 ) e ,
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mod e i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (
Y page 131 ) Switching the air conditioning on/off
i When the air conditioning is switched off,
the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefly,
otherwise the windows may mist up.
X To activate Heatmatic/2-zone
Thermatic *:turn thumbwheel 2clock-
wise to the desired position (apart from the
0 position) (Y page 120), (Y page 122).
X To deactivate Heatmatic/2-zone
Thermatic *:turn thumbwheel 2anti-
clockwise to position 0(Y page 120),
( Y page 122). X
To activate Thermotronic*: press the
´ button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
or
X Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton
comes on. Airflow and air distribution are
set to automatic mode.
X To switch off Thermotronic*: press the
´ button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button
comes on. Switching cooling with air-dehumidi-
fication on/off
The "cooling with dehumidification" function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and dehu-
midified according to the temperature selec-
ted. This prevents the windows from mistin g
up. G
Risk of accident
If the "cooling with air-dehumidification"
function is deactivated, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled (during warm
weather) or dehumidified. The window s
could mist up more quickly. This may pre -
vent you from observing the traffic condi-
tions, thereby causing an accident. Controls
* optional
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Air conditionin
g 127H
Environmental not
e
The cooling system uses the refrigerant
R134A. This refrigerant does not damage
the earth's ozone layer.
i Condensation may drip from the under-
side of the vehicle when Thermatic is in
cooling mode.
The "cooling with air dehumidification" func-
tion is only available with 2-zone Thermatic*
or Thermotronic* .
X To activate: press the914
/œ 15
but-
ton.
The indicator lamp in the 9/œ but-
ton lights up.
X To deactivate: press the914
/œ 15
button.
The indicator lamp in the 9/œ but-
ton goes out. The cooling with air dehumid-
ification has a delayed switch-off feature. Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
Only Thermotronic *features the "control air
conditioning automatically" function .
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained at a constant level fully automat-
ically. To do so, the system automatically
regulates the temperature of the dispensed
air, the airflow and the air distribution.
The automatic air conditioning will achieve
optimal operation if "cooling with air dehu-
midification" is also activated. If necessary ,
cooling with air dehumidification can be deac-
tivated.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Set the desired temperature .
X To activate :press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton
comes on.
X To deactivate: press theUbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton goes
out. The airflow is set to level 2. The air dis-
tribution is set to position b. Setting the temperature
Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
Heatmatic/2-zone Thermatic* X
To increase/reduce: turn thumb-
wheels 1and 4clockwise or anti-clock-
wise (Y page 120), (Y page 122). Only
adjust the temperature in small incre-
ments. Start at 22 †.
Thermotronic * X
To increase/reduce: press the$or
% button. Only change the temperature
setting in small increments. Start at 22 †.
The temperature is shown in the display.
14 Vehicles with 2-zone Thermatic*.
15 Vehicles with Thermotronic*. Controls
* optional
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Air conditionin
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Setting the AIRSCARF* vents G
Risk of injury
When AIRSCARF is in operation, very hot ai r
can flow from the vents in the hea d
restraints. This could cause burns to bare
skin in the immediate vicinity of the vents.
Make sure that you reduce the heater out-
put in time. 1
AIRSCARF vent
You can adjust the blower output of the AIR -
SCARF vents using the AIRSCARF button
( Y page 62). Setting the air distribution
The symbols for the air distribution have the
following meanings: Symbol Meaning
Z
Directs the airflow through the
demister vents to the wind-
screen and side windows
b
Directs the airflow to the entire
vehicle interior
Y
Directs the airflow to the foot-
well and through the side ai
r
vents a
Directs the airflow through the
centre and side air vents
Heatmatic/2-zone Thermatic
* X
Turn thumbwheel 3to the corresponding
symbol (Y page 120), (Y page 122). The
thumbwheel can also be turned to the area
between two symbols. Thermotronic
* X
Turn thumbwheel 8to the corresponding
symbol (Y page 124). The thumbwheel can
also be turned to the area between two
symbols. Setting the airflow
Heatmatic/2-zone Thermatic* X
To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
2 clockwise or anti-clockwise
( Y page 120), (Y page 122).
Thermotronic * X
To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
1 clockwise or anti-clockwise
( Y page 124). Controls
* optional
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Where will I find...?
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6
Valve extractor
7 Electric air pump
Vehicles with a collapsible spare
wheel* 1
Collapsible spare wheel
2 Vehicle tool kit (under collapsible spare
wheel)
3 Retaining screw
X Turn retaining screw 3anti-clockwise.
X Remove collapsible spare wheel 1. Vehicle tool kit
1
Folding wheel chock
2 Jack
3 Sheet for faulty wheel
4 Centring pin
5 Towing eye
6 Wheel wrenc h
7 Valve extractor
8 Electric air pump
Setting up the folding wheel choc k
The folding wheel chock serves as an addi-
tional measure for securing the vehicle against rolling away, e.g. when a wheel is
being changed.
1
To fold the plates upwards
2 To fold out the lower plate
3 To insert the plate
X Fold both plates 1upwards.
X Fold out lower plate 2.
X Guide the lugs on the lower plate fully int o
openings in base plate 3. Practical advice
* optional
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Changing the bulbs
215
R
Turn signal lamp (front )
R Reversing lamp
R Rear foglamp
R Turn signal (rear)
R Licence plate lighting
Observe the following points:
R Use only the bulb types specified here.
R To prevent a short-circuit, switch off the
lights before changing a bulb.
R Only hold bulbs with a clean, lint-free cloth.
R Do not work with wet or greasy fingers.
R If the new bulb still does not light up, con-
sult a qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i Have the headlamp setting checked reg-
ularly at a qualified specialist workshop ,
e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Changing the front bulbs
Halogen or bi-xenon* headlamps
1
Housing cover for dipped-beam headlam p
(halogen/bi-xenon headlamps)
2 Bulb holder for turn signa l
3 Bulb holder for main-beam headlamp
4 Bulb holder for side/parking lamps Halogen headlamps
5
Bulb holder for dipped-beam headlamp
Replacing dipped-beam headlamps
(vehicles with halogen headlamps) X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the bonnet.
X Turn housing cover 1anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Turn bulb holder 5anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Pull the bulb out of bulb holder 5.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 5. Practical advice
* optional
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