mirror controls MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2008 Owners Manual

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Opening and closing
...........................56
Key positions ...................................... .59
Seats .................................................... 59
Steering wheel .................................... 63
Mirrors ................................................. 65
Memory functions* .............................68
Seat belts ............................................ .69
Lights ................................................... 73
Windscreen wipers .............................78
Side windows ...................................... 79Driving and parking
............................81
Transmission ....................................... 84
Instrument cluster ..............................90
On-board computer .............................91
Driving systems ................................ 109
Air conditioning ................................. 118
Opening/closing the roof .................132
Loading and stowing ........................136
Features ............................................. 140 Controls
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Mirrors
65Easy-entry/exit feature*
The easy-entry/exit feature makes getting in
and out of your vehicle easier.
The steering wheel swings upwards whe n
you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door when the key is in
the ignition lock or in position 1.
The steering wheel is moved automatically to
the position previously set when the key is
inserted into the ignition lock with the driver's
door closed. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap -
ped when you activate the easy-entry/exit
feature.
If there is a risk of becoming trapped, stop
the adjustment procedure. To halt the pro-
cedure:
R press the steering-column adjustment
switc h
R press one of the memory function posi-
tion buttons
The steering column stops moving immedi-
ately. Never leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle. They could open the driver's door
and thereby unintentionally activate the
easy-entry feature and become trapped.
The most recent position of the steering
wheel is stored when you switch off the igni-
tion or when you store a memory position
( Y page 68).
You can activate and deactivate the easy-
entry/exit feature via the on-board computer
( Y page 106). Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X Adjust the rear-view mirror by hand so yo u
have a good overview of the traffic condi-
tions.
Rear-view mirror (manual anti-dazzle) 1
Anti-dazzle switch
X Anti-dazzle mode: flick anti-dazzle switch
1 forwards or back. Controls
* optional
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Mirrors
66 Exterior mirrors
G
Risk of accident
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than
they appear. You could misjudge the dis-
tance from vehicles driving behind and
cause an accident, e.g. when changing
lane. For this reason, make sure of the
actual distance from the vehicle driving
behind by glancing over your shoulder .
The convex exterior mirrors give a larger field
of vision.
At low outside temperatures, the exterior mir-
rors are heated automatically.
Adjusting the exterior mirrors 1
Left-hand exterior mirror 2
Adjustment button
3 Right-hand exterior mirror
X Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock .
X Press button 3for the right-hand exterior
mirror or button 1for the left-hand exte-
rior mirror.
X Press adjustment button 2up, down, to
the right or to the left until the exterior mir -
ror is set in a way which provides you with
a good overview of traffic conditions.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically* 1
To fold the exterior mirrors in or out X
Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock .
X Briefly press button 1.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while the vehicle is
in motion; otherwise, they may vibrate.
Resetting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or has
become discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. Otherwise, they will not fold in
when you select the "Fold in mirrors when
locking" function in the on-board computer
( Y page 106).
X Make sure that the key is in position 1in
the ignition lock .
X Briefly press button 1.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically* If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated via the on-board computer
(
Y page 106): Controls
* optional
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Mirrors
67
R
The exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the out-
side.
R The exterior mirrors fold out again auto-
matically as soon as you unlock the vehicle
and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i If you have activated this function and fold
in the exterior mirrors using button 1, they
will not be folded out automatically. You
can then only fold out the exterior mirrors
using button 1. Automatic anti-dazzle mirrors
*
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
dazzle mode if the ignition is switched on and
incident light from headlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-dazzle mode if
reverse gear is engaged and the interior light-
ing is switched on. G
Risk of accident
If incident light from the headlamps of othe r
vehicles is prevented from striking the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror, for instance if the draught stop is fitted, the mirrors' auto-
matic anti-dazzle function will not operate.
Incident light could then dazzle you. This
may prevent you from observing the traffic
conditions, thereby causing an accident. In
this case, adjust the rear-view mirror man-
ually. Parking aid*
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves into parking position as soon as
you engage reverse gear. 1
Exterior mirror on the driver's side
2 Exterior mirror on the front-passenge r
side X
Make sure that parking position for the
exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
is stored with the memory function
(Y page 69).
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Make sure that button 2for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side is
pressed.
X Engage reverse gear .
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of
10 km/h
R about ten seconds after you have disen -
gaged reverse gear
R if you press button 1for the exterior mir-
ror on the driver's sid e Controls
* optional
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Memory functions*
68 Memory functions*
Storing settings
You can store up to three different settings
using the memory button.
The following settings are stored as a single
memory preset :
R Seat and backrest position
R Driver's side: steering-wheel positio n
R Driver's side: position of the exterior mir-
rors on the driver's and front-passenge r
sides G
Risk of injury
The memory function can also be used
when the key has been removed. For this
reason, children should never be left unsu-
pervised in the vehicle. They could other-
wise become trapped when moving the
seat or the steering wheel .G
Risk of accident
Only activate the memory function on the
driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary.
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions by the steering wheel and
seat moving of their own accord, and as a
result cause an accident. 1
Storage position switches 1,2 ,3
2 Memory button M
X Adjust the seat (Y page 59).
X On the driver's side, also adjust the steer-
ing wheel (Y page 63) and the mirrors
( Y page 66).
X Press memory button M2 .
X Press one of storage position switches 1,
2 or 31 within three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected pre-
set position. A tone sounds when the set-
tings have been completed. Calling up a stored setting
G
Risk of acciden
t
Only activate the memory function on the
driver’s side when the vehicle is stationary .
You could otherwise be distracted from the
traffic conditions by the steering wheel and
seat moving of their own accord, and as a
result cause an accident.
X Press and hold the relevant storage posi-
tion switch 1,2 or 3until the seat, steerin g
wheel and mirrors are in the stored posi-
tion .
i The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
switch. Controls
* optional
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Seat belts
69Storing a parking position
To make it easier to park, you can store the
front-passenger side exterior mirror position
in such a way that you can see the rear wheel
on that side as soon as you engage reverse
gear.
You can store a parking position for the exte-
rior mirror on the front-passenger side using
the memory button.
You will find information about using the exte-
rior mirror's parking position in the "Parkin g
aid" section (Y page 67). 1
Exterior mirror on the driver's side
2 Adjustment button
3 Exterior mirror on the front-passenge r
side X
Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 2in the ignition
lock .
X Engage reverse gear .
X Press button 3for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Use button 2to adjust the exterior mirro r
to a position which allows you to see the
rear wheel and the kerb.
The parking position is stored.
i If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps. You can adjust the exterior mir-
ror again after storing the setting. Seat belts
Seat belts are the most effective means of
restraining the movement of vehicle occu-
pants in the event of an accident. Thi s
reduces the risk of vehicle occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle interior. Wearing seat belts
G
Risk of injury
A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or
which has not been engaged in the seat belt
buckle correctly, cannot perform its inten-
ded protective function. Under certain cir -
cumstances this could cause severe or
even fatal injuries.
Make sure that all occupants – in particular,
pregnant women – wear their seat belt cor-
rectly at all times.
R The seat belt must pass closely over your
body and must not be twisted. You
should therefore avoid wearing bulky
clothing (e.g. a winter coat). The shoulder
belt section must be routed across the
middle of your shoulder – on no account
across your neck or under your arm – and
pulled tight against your upper body. The
lap belt must always pass across your lap Controls
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On-board computer
102
find additional information on the pages
shown. Instrument cluster submenu
R
Unit of measurement for distance
(Y page 102 )
R Language (Y page 102 )
R Status line display (Y page 103 ) Time/date submen
u13 R
Time and date (Y page 103 ) Lighting submenu
R
Constant headlamp mode (Y page 104 )
R Surround lighting (Y page 104 )
R Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
(Y page 105 )
R Interior lighting delayed switch-off
(Y page 105 ) Vehicle submen
u R
Permanent Speedtronic (Y page 114 )
R Automatic locking feature (Y page 105 ) Convenience submenu*
R
Easy-entry/exit feature * (Y page 106 )
R Fold in the exterior mirrors when locking
the vehicle* (Y page 106 ) Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
The selected unit of measurement for dis-
tance applies to:
R the analogue speedometer (only vehicles
with speedometers in km/h )
R the digital speedometer (not for vehicles
for the United Kingdom with speedometers
in mph )
R the total distance recorder and the tri p
meter
R the trip compute r R
cruise control
R Speedtroni c
Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the ana-
logue speedometer and the digital speedom-
eter always show different units.
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
Instr. cluste rsubmenu.
X Press the jbutton to select Display
unit Speed-/odometer.
X Press æorç to select km(kilome-
tres) or milesas the unit of measurement
for distance.
X Press the j,è orÿ button to
select a different display.
Selecting the language X
Press the èor· button to select the
Settings menu.
X Press the jbutton to call up the selec-
tion of submenus.
13 This function is not available on vehicles with Audio 50 APS*, Audio 55 APS* or COMAND APS*. Controls
* optional
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On-board computer
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X
Press the æorç button to activate
or deactivate the Fold in mirrors when
lockin gfeature.
X Press the j,è orÿ button to
select a different display. Trip computer menu
You can use the Trip computermenu to call
up or reset statistical data for your vehicle.
i You can select kmormile sas the unit of
measurement for distance (Y page 102).
i Menu overview: see (Y page 94).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer -
ing wheel.
X Press èor· to select After
start.
Consumption statistics from star tThe values refer to the start of the journey. 1
Time
2 Average fuel consumption
3 Average spee d
4 Kilometres
If the vehicle is parked for more than 4 hours,
the From start
consumption statistics are reset (key in posi-
tion 0of the ignition lock or removed).
The values will not be reset if you turn the key
to position 1or 2during this time.
Consumption statistics from the last
reset The values refer to the last reset of the func
-
tion.
X Press jork to select From
reset. 1
Kilometres
2 Time
3 Average fuel consumption
4 Average spee d
Resetting the consumption statistic s X
Press the jork button to select the
function that you wish to reset .
X Press and hold reset button Jon the left
of the instrument cluster until the values
are reset to "0".
The consumption statistics After resetare
reset automatically after 9,999 hours or
99,999 kilometres.
Calling up the range X
Press jork to select Range:.
The multi-function display shows the esti-
mated distance that can be covered by the
vehicle, based on your current driving style Controls
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Features
140 Features
Sun visors
G
Risk of accident
Keep the mirrors in the sun visors covered
while driving. You could otherwise be daz-
zled by bright lights, impairing your view of
traffic conditions. As a result you could
cause an accident. 1
Mirror light
2 Retainer
3 Slot, e. g. for a car park ticke t
4 Vanity mirror
5 Mirror cover
i When driving at high speeds with the win-
dow or roof open: if you have inserted a car park ticket in slot
3, make sure that it is
not blown out by the wind.
Mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
1only comes on if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer 2and mirror cover
5 has been folded up.
Glare from the side* X
Fold down the sun visor.
X Pull the sun visor from retainer 2.
X Swing the sun visor to the side .
X Slide the sun visor forwards and back as
required . Ashtray*
1
Cover
X To open :press cover 1lightly.
The ashtray opens.
X To remove the insert: open the ashtray.
X Remove the insert .
X To refit the insert: press the insert down
into the holder until it clicks into place. Controls
* optional
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X
Erase the memory of the integrated remote
control (Y page 146)before programming
it for the first time.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock .
X Press and hold one of transmitter button s
2 to4 on the integrated remote control.
Indicator lamp 1starts to flash after a
short while. It flashes about once a second.
i Indicator lamp 1flashes immediately
the first time the transmitter button is pro-
grammed. If this transmitter button has
already been programmed, indicator
lamp 1will only start flashing at a rate of
once a second after 20 seconds have
elapsed .
X Keep the transmitter buttons depressed.
X Point the garage door's remote control with
the transmitter towards the left-hand side
of the rear-view mirror from a distance of 5
to 20 cm.
i The distance between the garage door's
remote control and the integrated garage
door opener depends on the system of the
garage door drive. You might require sev-
eral attempts. You should test every posi- tion for at least 20 seconds before trying
another position.
X Keep the transmitter button on the garage
door's remote control depressed until indi-
cator lamp 1starts to flash rapidly.
The programming was successful if indica-
tor lamp 1flashes rapidly .
X Release the transmitter buttons on th e
garage door's remote control and the inte-
grated remote control.
If indicator lamp 1goes out after approxi-
mately 20 seconds and did not flash rapidly
before this:
X Release the transmitter buttons on th e
integrated and portable remote controls.
X Repeat the programming procedure. In
doing so, change the distance between th e
garage door's remote control and the sig-
nal transmitter buttons in the overhead
control panel.
i If the garage door system works with a
rolling code, after programming you must
synchronise the remote control integrated
in the overhead control panel with the
garage door system receiver. You will find further information in the
garage door opening system's operating
instructions, e.g. the sections on “Synchro-
nising the transmitter” or “Registering
a
new transmitter”. You can also call the hot-
line mentioned above .
Opening or closing the garage door Once programmed, the integrated remot
e
control will assume the function of the garag e
door system's remote control. Please read
the operating instructions for the garage door
system.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock .
X Press the transmitter button in the over-
head control panel that you have program-
med to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with fixed code: indi-
cator lamp 1lights up continuously.
Garage door system with rolling code: indi-
cator lamp 1flashes briefly and then lights
up for approximately two seconds. This is
repeated for up to 20 seconds.
i The transmitter will transmit a signal for
as long as the transmitter button is being
pressed. The transmission will be halted Controls
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