parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual

ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................ .212
Display message ............................ 237
Function/notes ............................ .191
ATTENTION ASSIST
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 207
Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 233
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) ................................... .147
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 146
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 111
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 153
Automatic drive program .............. .155
Changing gear ............................... 153
Display message ............................ 245
Driving tips ................................... .153
Emergency running mode .............. 158
Kickdown ....................................... 153
Manual drive program .................... 155
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 156
Overview ........................................ 152
Problem (fault) ............................... 158
Program selector button ................ 154
Pulling away ................................... 144
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 158
Selector lever ................................ 152
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 154
Transmission position display ........ 152
Transmission positions .................. 153
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 158B
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 61 Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 75
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 75
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 303
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes .................. 300
Jump starting ................................. 304
Overview ........................................ 300
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 47
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 212
Display message ............................ 239
Notes/function .............................. 194
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-tion) ............................................... 280
Closing ........................................... 281
Display message ............................ 247
Important safety notes .................. 280
Opening ......................................... 281
Boot
Emergency release .......................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 81
Opening (automatically from out-
side) ................................................. 82
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 82
Overview .......................................... 81
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 247
Opening dimensions ...................... 349
Opening/closing .............................. 81
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 349
Boot separator
Display message ............................ 248
General notes .................................. 89
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Bottle holders .................................... 267
Brake
EBD .................................................. 66
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Index
5

Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 229
Notes ............................................. 348
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 62
Display message ............................ 232
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
BAS .................................................. 61
BAS PLUS ........................................ 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 348
Display message ............................ 223
Driving tips .................................... 166
High-performance brake system .... 167
Important safety notes .................. 166
Parking brake ................................ 163
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 30
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities (technical data) ............... 342
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see Key
Car wash (care) ................................. 286
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 286
Carpets .......................................... 292
Display ........................................... 290
Exhaust pipe .................................. 290
Exterior lighting ............................. 289
Gear or selector lever .................... 291
High-pressure cleaner .................... 287
Interior ........................................... 290 Matt paintwork .............................. 288
Note
s............................................. 286
Paint .............................................. 288
Plastic trim .................................... 290
Roof lining ...................................... 292
Seat belt ........................................ 292
Seat cove r..................................... 291
Sensors ......................................... 290
Steering wheel ............................... 291
Trim pieces .................................... 291
Washing by hand ........................... 287
Wheels ........................................... 288
Windows ........................................ 289
Wiper blades .................................. 289
Wooden trim .................................. 291
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 207
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 216
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 73
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Changing bulbs
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 119
Main-beam headlamp s................... 119
Parking lamps (front) ..................... 119
Reversing lamps ............................ 120
Standing lamps .............................. 119
Turn signals (front) ......................... 120
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 52
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 55
On the front-passenger seat ............ 54
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 55
Recommendations ........................... 58
Suitable positions ............................ 57
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 52
Cigarette lighter ................................ 268
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 289
Climate control
Air conditioning ............................. 127
Controlling automaticall y............... 131 6
Index

Driving Assistance packag
e........... 194
HOLD function ............................... 183
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 195
Parking Guidance ........................... 188
PARKTRONIC ................................. 185
Speed Limit Assist ......................... 192
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 180
Driving tips
Aquaplaning ................................... 167
Automatic transmission ................. 153
Brakes ........................................... 166
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 179
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Driving in winter ............................. 168
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 167
Fuel ................................................ 165
General .......................................... 165
Icy road surfaces ........................... 168
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
New brake pads/linings ................ 167
Running-in tips ............................... 140
Snow chains .................................. 317
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 110
Wet road surface ........................... 166
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 207
Dynamic handling package
Function/note s............................. 182 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Function/note s............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/note s............................. 101
Switching on/of f........................... 217
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 225
Function/note s................................ 66
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 165
On-board computer ....................... 204 ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 147
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 146
Deactivating/activating ................. 148
General information ....................... 146
Important safety notes .................. 145
Introduction ................................... 145
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 51
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 74
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 80
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 334
Important safety notes .................. 334
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 335
Removing ....................................... 334
Stowing .......................................... 335
Technical data ............................... 337
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Engine
Display message ............................ 234
ECO start/stop function ................ 145
Engine number ............................... 342
Jump-starting ................................. 304
Running irregularly ......................... 150
Starting problems .......................... 150
Starting the engine with the key .... 144
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 144
Stopping ........................................ 162
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 309
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 257
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 340 Index
9

Tank content/reserve fuel .............3
43
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 160
Fuel filter (white display message) .. 237
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 204
Gauge .............................................. 30
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 343
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 295
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .310
Before changing ............................ .310
Fuse box in the boot ..................... .310
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 310
Important safety notes .................. 309 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 273
Frequencies ................................... 273
General notes ................................ 271
Important safety notes .................. 271
Opening/closing the garage door .. 273
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 271
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .219
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 219
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 21
Glove compartment .......................... 264H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Display message ............................ 249
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100 Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headbag
Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 47
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 113
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 349
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 116
Topping up the cleaning system .... 284
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 287
Hill start assist .................................. 145
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................ .183
Horn ...................................................... 28 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 68
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 257
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 258
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 260
Engine diagnostics ......................... 257
SPORT handling mode ................... 255
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 232
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 281
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 30
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 200
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 214 Index
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Important safety notes .................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 50
Odometer
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 19
Assistance menu ........................... 210
Audio menu ................................... 207
Convenience submenu .................. 217
Display messages .......................... 222
Displaying a service message ....... .285
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
Factory setting submenu .............. .218
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 213
Light submenu ............................... 214
Menu overview .............................. 203
Message memory .......................... 222
Navigation menu ............................ 205
Operating the TV ............................ 208
Operating video DVD ..................... 207
Operation ....................................... 201
RACETIMER ................................... 219
Service menu ................................. 212
Settings menu ............................... 213
Standard displa y............................ 204
Telephone menu ............................ 208
Trip menu ...................................... 204
Vehicle submenu ........................... 216
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 22
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Important safety note ...................... 22
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 201
Overhead control panel ...................... 36P
Paint code .......................................... 342
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 288
Panic alarm .......................................... 40 Park Assist
Parking Guidance ........................... 188
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 162
Parking brake ................................ 163
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 226
Electric parking brake .................... 163
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 239
Important safety notes .................. 188
Parking lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 119
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 119
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 187
Driving system ............................... 185
Function/note s............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Problem (fault) ............................... 188
Sensor rang e................................. 185
Warning display ............................. 186
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 41
Problems (malfunctions) .................. 56
Petrol .................................................. 344
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 290
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occupant
protection)
Operation ......................................... 50
PRE-SAFE® (preventive occupant
safety system)
Display message ............................ 230 14
Index

PRE-SAFE® Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 211
Display message ............................2 30
Function/notes ................................ 66
Warning lamp ................................. 260
Program selector button .................. 154
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Immobiliser ...................................... 68
Interior motion sensor ..................... 69
Tow-away protectio n ........................69
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 21
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Manual transmission ..................... .144 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 24R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 219
Radar sensor system
Activating/deactivating ................. 217
Display message ............................ 238
Radiator cover ................................... 281
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 207
Radio-based vehicle components
Declaration of conformity ................ 23
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 233
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 134
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ....... .104
Dipping (manual) ........................... 103
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes .................. 158
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 344 Refuelling process ......................... 159
see Fuel
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually (automatic transmission) ........158
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 271
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes .................. 117
Overview of bulb types .................. 118
Removing/replacing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 118
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 237
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Residual heat (climate control) ........135
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 230
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Warning lamp (function) ................... 41
Rev counter ........................................ 201
Reverse gear
Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 152
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 151
Reversible floor (boot) ......................266
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 83
Reversing function
Boot lid ............................................ 81
Reversing lamp
Changing bulbs .............................. 120
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 233
Roof
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety notes .................... 87
Opening/closing (with key) .............. 89
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 88
Overview .......................................... 87
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Relocking ......................................... 89
Roof carrier ........................................ 266 Index
15

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
154
;
Combination switch 113
=
Instrument cluster 30
?
Horn
A
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
185
B
Overhead control panel 36
C
Climate control systems 126
D
Ignition lock 141
Start/Stop button 141 Function Page
E
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
100
F
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
100
G
Cruise control lever 169
H
Electric parking brake 163
I
Diagnostics connection 23
J
Opens the bonnet 281
K
Light switch 110
L
Adjusts the headlamp
range
11228
CockpitAt a glance

Function Page
:
Overhead control panel 36
;
PARKTRONIC warning dis-
play 185
=
Combination switch 113
?
Instrument cluster 30
A
Horn
B
Steering wheel gearshift
paddles
154
C
Opens the bonnet 281
D
Diagnostics connection 23
E
Light switch 110 Function Page
F
Adjusts the headlamp
range
112
G
Electric parking brake 163
H
Ignition lock 141
Start/Stop button 141
I
Adjusts the steering wheel
manually
100
J
Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically
100
K
Cruise control lever 169
L
Climate control systems 126Cockpit
29At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
i
Instrument cluster in vehicles with colour
multifunction display Function Page
:
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 111
;
T
Side lamps 112
=
K
Main-beam head-
lamps 113
?
÷
ESP® 254
A
!
Electric parking brake
(red) 252
B
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 252
C
·
Distance warning 260
D
#!
Turn signals 113
E
h
Tyre pressure monitor 320 Function Page
F
6
Restraint system 40
G
ü
Seat belt 251
H
%
Diesel engine: pre-
glow 144
M
SPORT handling
mode in AMG vehicles 255
I
?
Coolant 258
J
R
Rear foglamp 112
K
N
Front foglamps 111
L
;
Engine diagnostics 257
M
8
Reserve fuel 258
N
å
ESP®
OFF 254
O
!
ABS 252
P
J
Brakes 25232
Instrument clusterAt a glance

The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. Infor-
mation about the convenience function can
be found under "Belt adjustment"
(Y page 45). Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R in vehicles with a memory function: the
electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
R the engine is switched off
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system: automatic emergency
call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than 12 years old and under
1.50 m in height is travelling in the vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to
the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position Por shift manual transmission into
neutral
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is placed in direct sunlight, the parts could become very hot.
Children could be suffer burns by touching
these parts, in particular on the metallic parts
of the child restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you and your child leave the vehicle, always
make sure that the child restraint system is
not in direct sunlight. Cover it with a blanket, for example. If the child restraint system has
been exposed to direct sunlight, leave it to
cool down before securing the child in it.
Never leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit-
ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(Y page 42) and the information on the cor-
rect use of the seat belt (Y page 43). Children in the vehicle
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