jump start MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

Automatic headlamp mode
..............101
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............138
Automatic drive program ...............139
Changing gea r............................... 137
Display message ............................ 220
Driving tips .................................... 138
Emergency running mode ..............142
Kickdow n....................................... 138
Manual drive program ....................140
Problem (fault) ............................... 142
Progra mselecto rbutton ................ 138
Pulling away ................................... 130
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 142
Selector leve r................................ 137
Shift range s................................... 139
Starting the engine ........................129
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 139
Transmission position displa y........ 137
Transmission positions ..................137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode .........................142 B
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................54
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 54
Battery (key) Checking .......................................... 69
Important safety notes ....................68
Replacing ......................................... 69
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 275
Connecting .................................... 275
Disconnecting ................................ 274
Display message ............................ 212
Important safety notes ..................273
Jump starting ................................. 277
Location ......................................... 274
Removing/fitting ........................... 275
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........39Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 39
Function .......................................... .46
Bonnet
Active bonne t(pedestrian protec-
tion )............................................... 248
Closing .......................................... .249
Display message ............................ 220
Opening ......................................... 248
Boot
Emergency release ..........................75
Important safety notes ....................73
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................ .74
Boo tlid
Display message ............................ 220
Opening/closing .............................. 73
Opening dimensions ......................311
Boot separator
Display message ............................ 220
General notes .................................. 80
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Bottle holder ...................................... 239
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 308
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .56
Display message ............................ 209
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 54
BAS .................................................. 54
BAS PLUS ........................................ 54
Brake fluid (notes) .........................308
Display message ............................ 200
Driving tips .................................... 148
High-performance brake system ....149
Important safety notes ..................148
Parking brake ................................ 147
Warning lamp ................................. 226
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs Index
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Running-in tips ..............................
.126
Snow chains .................................. 289
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 100
Tyr egrip ........................................ 150
Wet road surface ........................... 149
DVD audio (on-board computer) ......186
Dynamic handling package Function/notes ............................. 164 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................194
Function/notes ................................ 93
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ............................. 93
Function/notes ................................ 93
Switching on/off ........................... 194
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 202
Function/notes ................................ 59
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................132
General information .......................131
Important safety notes ..................130
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Brake force Distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS (Electronic Traction System)
Emergenc ykey
Unlocking the driver's door ..............73
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 68
Locking vehicle ................................ 73
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 73Emergency spare wheel
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 270
Notes/data .................................... 297
Storage location ............................ 262
Stowing .......................................... 262
Emergency unlocking
Boot ................................................. 75
Vehicle ............................................. 73
Engine
Display message ............................ 211
ECO start/stop function ................130
Engine number ............................... 303
Jump-starting ................................. 277
Running irregularl y......................... 134
Starting problems ..........................134
Starting the engine with the key ....129
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............129
Stopping ........................................ 146
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 281
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 231
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 301
Problem (fault) ............................... 134
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 308
Checking the oil level ..................... 250
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 250
Display message ............................ 212
Filling capacity ............................... 307
Notes about oil grades ................... 307
Notes on oil level/consumption ....250
Temperature (on-board computer) .195
Topping up ..................................... 250
Viscosity ........................................ 308
Environmental protection
Note ................................................ .20
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......20
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...196
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 57
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................56
Display message ............................ 200 Index
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Opening/closing the garage door
..245
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 243
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .195
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 258
Gearshift program SETUP (on-board computer) ..........196
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........300
Glove compartment ..........................236 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................103
Headbag Display message ............................ 208
Operation ........................................ .43
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............102
Headlamp cleaning system
Notes ............................................. 309
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 105
Topping up the cleaning system ....252
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........91
Head restraints Adjusting ......................................... 90
see NECK-PR Ohead restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners ....................254
Hill start assist .................................. 130
HOLD function Display message ............................ 213
Function/notes ............................. 165 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 61
Indicator and warning lamps Coolant .......................................... 231
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 233Engine diagnostics
.........................231
Fuel tank ........................................ 231
SPORT handling mode ...................229
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 208
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insectp rotection on the radiator ....250
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Settings ......................................... 190
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ..............178
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Intelligen tLight System
Activating/deactivatin g................. 191
Display message ............................ 210
Overview ........................................ 104
Setting the dipped-bea mhead-
lamps for driving on the right/left .192
Interior lighting ................................. 105
Automatic control system ..............105
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Emergency lighting ........................106
Manual control ............................... 106
Overview ........................................ 105
Reading lamp ................................. 105
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....192
Interior motion sensor ........................62 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 261
Using ............................................. 268
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................277 K
Key Changing the battery .......................69
Checking the battery .......................69 Index
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Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 273).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 277).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS-
GO. The key is in the
vehicle. Ad
oor is open. Therefore, the key cannot be detected as easily.
X Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle
has been locked with the key, the double lock
function is activated as standard. It is then not
possible to open the doors from inside the
vehicle.
Therefore, do not leave any people behind in
the vehicle, particularly children, elderly peo-
ple or people in need of special assistance if
the vehicle has been locked with the key. As
a result, they may not be able to free them-
selves in the event of an emergency. As a
result, they could be seriously or even fatally
injured by prolonged exposure to extremely
high or low temperatures, for example. In this
case, rescuing people from outside the vehi-
cle is difficult.
Deactivate the interior motion sensor before
you lock the vehicle with the key. The doors
can then be opened from the inside after the
vehicle has been locked from the outside with
the key. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open a door from inside the vehicle at any
time, even if it has been locked
R start the vehicle using akey which has been
left in the vehicle
R release the electric parking brake
They could thereby endanger themselves and
others. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. Always take the key with you
when leaving the vehicle, even if you are only
leaving it for a short time. Unlocking and opening the doors
from the inside
For all countries except the United King-
dom: you can open a door from inside the
vehicle even if it has been locked.
Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle
has been locked with the key, the double lock
function is activated as standard. It is then
not possible to open the doors from inside the Doors
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Problems with the engine
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The engine does not
start. The HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is activated.
X
Deactivate the HOLD function (Y page 165) or DISTRONIC
PLUS (Y page 156).
X Try to start the engine again. The engine does not
start. The starter motor
can be heard. R
There is a malfunction in the engine electronics.
R There is a malfunction in the fuel supply.
X Before attempting to start the engine again, turn the key in the
ignition back to position 0or press the Start/Stop button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrumen tcluster go
out.
X Try to start the engine again (Y page 128). Avoid excessively
long and frequent attempts to start the engine, as this will drain
the battery.
If the engine does not start after several attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. You cannot hear
the starter motor. The on-board voltage is too low because the battery is too weak
or discharged.
X
Jump-star tthe vehicle (Y page 277).
If the engine does not start despite attempts to jump-start it:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The starter motor was exposed to a thermal load that was too high.
X
Allow the starter motor to cool down for approximately two
minutes.
X Try to start the engine again.
If the engine still does not start:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles with a petrol
engine:
The engine is not run-
ning smoothly and is
misfiring. There is a malfunction in the engine electronics or in a mechanical
component of the engine management system.
X
Only depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic con-
verter and damage it.
X Have the cause rectified immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. 134
DrivingDriving and parking

Useful information
............................260
Where will I find...? ...........................260
Flat tyre ............................................. 263
Battery ............................................... 273
Jump-starting .................................... 277
Towing and tow-starting ..................278
Electrical fuses ................................. 281 259Breakdown assistance

!
Only use battery chargers with a maxi-
mum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
start connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 277).
X Open the bonnet (Y page 248).
X Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and earth point in the same order
as when connecting the donor battery in
the jump-starting procedure
(Y page 277).
X Read the battery charger's operating
instructions before charging the battery. 276
BatteryBreakdown assistance

Jump-starting
G
WARNING
There is a risk of acid burns when jump-starting a vehicle due to the gases which escape from
the battery. Do not lean over the battery while the engine is being jump-started. G
WARNING
Gases escaping from the battery during jump-starting may cause minor explosions. Avoid cre-
ating sparks. Keep naked flames away from the battery, and do not smoke.
Comply with safety precautions when handling batteries. You will find these under "Battery (vehi-
cle)" in the index. G
WARNING
Non-combusted fuel can collect in the exhaust system and ignite. There is a risk of fire. Avoid
repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,
the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jump
leads. Observe the following points:
R the battery is not accessible in all vehicles. if the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,
jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or ajump-starting device.
R you may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and catalyti cconverter are cold.
R do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. let the battery thaw first.
R jump-starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R only use jump leads that have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
R If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected
for a few minutes before attempting to start.T his charges the empty battery a little.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R the jump leads are not damaged.
R bare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the
jump leads are connected to the battery.
R the jump leads cannot come into contact with parts such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
These parts move when the engine is started and while it is running.
X Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
X Manual transmission: engage neutral.
X Automatic transmission: move the selector lever toP.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).
X Open the bonnet (Y page 248). Jump-starting
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Position number
Bidentifies the charged battery of the other vehicle or an equivalent jump-
starting device.
X Slide cover :of positive terminal ;in the direction of the arrow.
X Connec tpositive terminal ;on your vehicle to positive terminal =of donor battery B
using the jump lead, beginning with your own battery.
X Start the engine of the donor vehicle and run it at idling speed.
X Connect negative terminal ?of donor battery Bto earth point Aof your vehicle using
the jump lead, connectingt he jump lead to donor battery Bfirst.
X Start the engine.
X Before disconnecting the jump leads, let the engine run for several minutes.
X First remove the jump leads from earth point Aand negative terminal ?, then from positive
terminal ;and positive terminal =, each time beginning at the contacts on your own
vehicle first.
X Close cover :of positive terminal ;after removing the jump leads.
X Have the battery checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
i Jump-starting is not considered to be a normal operating condition.
i Jump-starting cables and further information regarding jump starting can be obtained at
any qualified specialist workshop. Towing and tow-starting
Important safety notes
Observe the legal requirements for the rele-
vant countries when towing and tow-starting. G
WARNING
If you tow the vehicle, you must use a rigid
towing bar if:
R the engine is not running.
R there is a brake system malfunction.
R there is a malfunction in the power supply
or the vehicle's electrical system. 278
Towing and tow-startingBreakdown assistance

Transporting the vehicle
The towing eye can be used to pull the vehicle
onto a trailer or transporter for transporting
purposes.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
shift to neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
tur nthe key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Move the selector lever to N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
shift to first gear or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
move the selector lever to P.
X Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
0 and remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X Secure the vehicle.
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle could be damaged. Tow-starting (emergency engine
starting)
When tow-starting, it is important that you
observe the safety instructions (Y page 278)
and the legal requirements in each respective
country.
! Vehicles with automatic transmission
must not be tow-started. The transmission
may otherwise be damaged.
You can find information on "Jump-starting"
at (Y page 277). Before tow-starting the following conditions
must be fulfilled:
R
the battery is connected.
R the engine has cooled down.
R the catalytic converters have cooled down.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 103).
X Fit the towing eye (Y page 279).
X Secure the rigid towing bar or the towing
rope.
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Depress the clutch pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Engage neutral.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Tow-start the vehicle.
X Engage second gear.
X Release the clutch pedal slowly;d o not
depress the accelerator pedal while doing
so.
The engine is started.
X Depress the clutch pedal and shift to neu-
tral.
X Stop at a suitable place.
X Depress the parking brake.
X Remove the rigid towing bar or towing rope.
X Remove the towing eye (Y page 280).
X Switch off the hazard warning lamps. Electrical fuses
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Only use fuses that have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the
correct fuse rating for the systems con-
cerned. Do not attempt to repair or bridge
faulty fuses. Using fuses which have not been
approved or attempting to repair or bridge
faulty fuses could cause the fuse to be over- Electrical fuses
281Breakdown assistance
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