MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2014, Model line: SLK ROADSTER, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2014Pages: 357, PDF Size: 10.22 MB
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Off Off The HOLD function is deactivated. The vehicle is skidding
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate the HOLD function later (Y page 183).Radar sensor deac‐ Radar sensor deac‐
tivated See Own‐ tivated See Own‐
er's Manual er's Manual The radar sensor system is deactivated.
X Switch on the radar sensor system (Y page 217).Lane Keeping
Lane Keeping
Assist currently Assist currently
unavailable See unavailable See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual Lane Keeping Assist is deactivated and temporarily inoperative.
Possible causes:
R the windscreen is dirty in the camera's field of vision
R visibility is impaired due to heavy rain, snow or fog
R there are no lane markings for a longer period
R the lane markings are worn, dark or covered, e.g. by dirt or snow
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Lane Keeping Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 162).
X Clean the windscreen. Lane Keeping Lane Keeping
Assist inoperative Assist inoperative Lane Keeping Assist is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 238
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Blind Spot Assist
currently unavail‐ currently unavail‐
able See Owner's able See Owner's
Manual Manual Blind Spot Assist is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
R the sensors are dirty
R the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow
R the radar sensor system is outside the operating temperature
range
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation
The yellow 9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message goes out.
Blind Spot Assist is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 162).
X Clean the sensors (Y page 290).
X Restart the engine. Blind Spot Assist Blind Spot Assist
inoperative inoperative Blind Spot Assist is faulty.
The yellow
9indicator lamps also light up in the exterior mir-
rors.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance Parking Guidance
inoperative inoperative Parking Guidance is malfunctioning (Y
page 188).
X Restart the engine.
If the display message continues to be displayed: X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Parking Guidance
cancelled cancelled Parking Guidance is deactivated. Possible causes:
R the vehicle is skidding
R the sensors are dirty
R a malfunction has occurred
A warning tone also sounds.
X Reactivate Parking Guidance later (Y page 188).
If the parking space symbol does not appear in the multifunction
display at speeds below 30 km/h:
X Clean the sensors (Y page 290).
X Restart the engine.
If the parking space symbol still does not appear in the multifunc-
tion display at speeds below 30 km/h:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Parking Guidance has been deactivated because you are no longer
following the recommended path.
X Park again and, while doing so, observe the display messages in
the multifunction display. Parking Guidance Parking Guidance
finished finished The vehicle is parked. A warning tone also sounds.
The display message disappears automatically.
DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS off DISTRONIC PLUS has been deactivated (Y
page 171).
If it was deactivated automatically, a warning tone also sounds. DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
available again available again DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again after having been tempo-
rarily unavailable. You can now reactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y
page 171). 240
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DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUScur‐
cur‐
rently
rently unavailable
unavailable
See Owner's Manual
See Owner's Manual DISTRONIC PLUS is temporarily inoperative. Possible causes:
R the function is impaired due to heavy rain or snow
R the sensors in the radiator trim and in the bumpers are dirty
R the radar sensor system is temporarily inoperative, e.g. due to
electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio sta-
tions or other sources of electromagnetic radiation
R the system is outside the operating temperature range
R the on-board voltage is too low
A warning tone also sounds.
Once the causes listed above no longer apply, the display message
goes out.
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational again.
If the display message does not disappear:
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 162).
X Clean the sensors in the radiator grille and the bumper
(Y page 290).
X Restart the engine. DISTRONIC PLUS DISTRONIC PLUS
inoperative inoperative DISTRONIC PLUS is faulty.
BAS PLUS and PRE‑SAFE
®
Brake may also have failed.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. DISTRONIC DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSsus‐
sus‐
pended
pended You have depressed the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS is no
longer controlling the speed of the vehicle.
X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. DISTRONIC PLUS
DISTRONIC PLUS
- - - km/h - - - km/h An activation condition for DISTRONIC PLUS is not fulfilled.
X Check the activation conditions for DISTRONIC PLUS
(Y page 171). DISTRONIC
DISTRONIC
PLUS
PLUSand
and
SPEEDTRONIC inop‐
SPEEDTRONIC inop‐
erative erative DISTRONIC PLUS and SPEEDTRONIC are faulty. A warning tone
also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Cruise Cruise
control
control and
and
SPEEDTRONIC inop‐
SPEEDTRONIC inop‐
erative erative SPEEDTRONIC and cruise control are malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
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Limit
--- km/h --- km/h While depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point
(kickdown), SPEEDTRONIC cannot be activated. Cruise control
Cruise control
- - - km/h - - - km/h A condition for activating cruise control has not been met.
You have tried to store a speed below 30 km/h, for example.
X If conditions permit, drive faster than 30 km/h and store the
speed.
X Check the activation conditions for cruise control (Y page 168).120 km/h 120 km/h
Maximum speed Maximum speed
exceeded exceeded Only for certain countries: the maximum speed has been excee-
ded.
In addition, the multifunction display shows
120 km/h! 120 km/h!
X Drive more slowly. 242
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Tyres
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Tyre pressure
Check tyres Check tyres The tyre pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure
A warning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R you have changed the wheels and tyres or fitted new wheels and
tyres
R the tyre pressure in one or more tyres is incorrect
G WARNING
Tyre pressures which are too low, harbour the following hazards: R the tyres may burst, especially as vehicle load and speed increa-
ses
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
greatly impair tyre traction
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 162).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre (Y page 296).
X Check the tyre pressures and, if necessary, correct the tyre
pressure.
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system when the tyre
pressure is correct (Y page 320).Check tyre pres‐ Check tyre pres‐
sures sures
then restart Run then restart Run
Flat Indicator Flat Indicator The tyre pressure loss warning system generated a display mes-
sage and has not been restarted since.
X Set the correct tyre pressure in all four tyres.
X Restart the tyre pressure loss warning system (Y page 320).Run Flat Indicator Run Flat Indicator
inoperative inoperative The tyre pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Rectify
Rectify
tyre pressure tyre pressure The tyre pressure is too low in at least one of the tyres, or the tyre
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X Check the tyre pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 320).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure.
X Restart the tyre pressure monitor (Y page 322). Display
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Check
tyre(s)
tyre(s) The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Tyre pressures which are too low, harbour the following hazards: R the tyres may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase
R the tyres may wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may
greatly impair tyre traction
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 162).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tyre (Y page 296).
X Check the tyre pressure (Y page 320).
X If necessary, correct the tyre pressure. Warning Warning
tyre defect tyre defect The tyre pressure in one or more tyres has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tyre, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R a flat tyre affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle
R you could lose control of the vehicle
R continued driving with a flat tyre will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
manoeuvres. Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 162).
X Check the tyres and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
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Tyre
press.
press. monitor
monitor
currently unavail‐
currently unavail‐
able able Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tyre pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X Drive on.
The tyre pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
cause has been rectified. Wheel sensor(s) Wheel sensor(s)
missing missing There is no signal from the tyre pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tyre is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X Have the faulty tyre pressure sensor replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. Tyre press. moni‐ Tyre press. moni‐
tor tor
inoperative
inoperative No
No
wheel sensors
wheel sensors The wheels fitted do not have suitable tyre pressure sensors. The
tyre pressure monitor is deactivated.
X Fit wheels with suitable tyre pressure sensors.
The tyre pressure monitor is activated automatically after driv-
ing for a few minutes. Tyre pressure mon‐ Tyre pressure mon‐
itor itor
inoperative inoperative The tyre pressure monitor is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicle
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To start engine,
shift to either P shift to either P
or N or N You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position
Ror D.
X Shift the transmission to position Por N. Apply brake to Apply brake to
deselect deselect
Park (P) position Park (P) position You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position
D,Ror Nwithout depressing the brake pedal.
X Depress the brake pedal. Display
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Risk of rolling
Transmission not Transmission not
in P in P
G
WARNING
You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and
opened the driver's door.
You wanted to lock the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
or
You have switched off the engine with the Start/Stop button and
opened the driver's door with the transmission in position N.
X Shift the transmission to position P. While the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS is active, you have:
R opened the driver's door and released the seat belt or
R switched off the engine or
R opened the bonnet
A tone may also sound at regular intervals. If you attempt to lock the vehicle, the tone becomes louder.
You cannot start the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
You can restart the engine. Without changing Without changing
gear, gear,
consult workshop consult workshop You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position Dis selected:
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R,Nor Pis selected:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. 246
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Clutch overheated
Avoid Avoid
pulling
pulling away
away
Engage/disengage
Engage/disengage
clutch quickly if clutch quickly if
req. req. The clutch is under considerable load and the permitted operating
temperature has been exceeded. A warning tone also sounds.
Avoid frequent pulling away and driving at walking pace over lon-
ger distances.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 162).
X Leave the engine running.
The clutch is cooled more quickly with the engine running.
or X If possible, continue driving at a steady speed.
X Remove your foot from the clutch pedal and do not allow the
clutch to slip.
The clutch may also cool down during the journey.
It may take several minutes for it to cool down. When the clutch
has cooled down, the display message disappears. The clutch is
fully operational again. N The boot lid is open.
X Close the boot lid. M The bonnet is open.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
The open bonnet may then block your view when the vehicle is in
motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 162).
X Close the bonnet. Active bonnet mal‐ Active bonnet mal‐
function See Own‐ function See Own‐
er's Manual er's Manual The active bonnet (pedestrian protection) is not active due to a
malfunction or because it has already been triggered.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. C At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X Close all doors. Display
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