refuelling MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual

Problem (fault) ...............................1
50
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 347
Checking the oil level ..................... 282
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 282
Display message ............................ 236
Filling capacity ............................... 347
Notes about oil grades ................... 346
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 282
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 219
Topping up ..................................... 282
Viscosity ........................................ 347
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 21
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 219
Characteristics ................................. 63
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 64
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ..................... .64
Display message ............................ 223
ETS .................................................. 63
Function/note s................................ 62
General notes .................................. 62
Important safety guidelines ............. 63
Warning lamp ................................. 254
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 63
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 290
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 110
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 104
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 218
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 104
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 104
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 104
Parking position ............................. 105
Resetting ....................................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106 F
Fault message see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 295
First-aid kit ......................................... 294
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 327
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 328
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 324
Raising the vehicl e......................... 325
Removing a whee l.......................... 327
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 325
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 296
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 296
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 297
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 276
Foglamps
Extended rang e.............................. 115
Switching on/of f........................... 111
Frequencies
Garage door opener ....................... 273
Mobile phone ................................. 340
Two-way radio ................................ 340
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 233
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 345
Consumption information .............. 346
Consumption statistics .................. 204
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 204
Displaying the range ...................... 204
Driving tips .................................... 165
E10 ................................................ 344
Fuel gaug e....................................... 30
Grade (petrol) ................................ 344
Important safety notes .................. 343
Low outside temperature s............. 346
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 344
Problem (malfunction) ................... 161
Quality (diesel )............................... 345
Refuelling ....................................... 158 10
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
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Useful information
............................140
Running-in notes ............................... 140
Driving ............................................... 140
Manual transmission ........................151
Automatic transmission ...................152
Refuelling ........................................... 158
Parking ............................................... 162
Driving tips ........................................ 165
Driving systems ................................ 168 139Driving and parking

Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The transmission has
problems shifting gear. The transmission is losing oil.
X Have the transmission checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop immediately. The acceleration ability
is deteriorating.
The transmission no
longer changes gear. The transmission is in emergency mode.
It is only possible to shift into
secondgear and reverse gear.
X Stop.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off the engine.
X Wait at least ten seconds before restarting the engine.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
If D is selected, the transmission shifts into secondgear; ifRis
selected, the transmission shifts into reverse gear.
X Have the transmission checked immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Releasing the parking lock manually
! Do not use any sharp-edged objects to
remove the selector lever gaiter from the
centre console. This could damage the
selector lever gaiter. X
Engage the electric parking brake.
X Press the frame of selector level gaiter :
together somewhat on the side edge at the back and hold with one hand ;.
X With the other hand, prise out the frame of
selector level gaiter :with a flat, blunt
object (e.g. a screwdriver wrapped in cloth) at rear edge
=, pulling it up and out at the
same time.
X Press release button ?down and simul-
taneously move the selector lever out of
position P.
The selector lever can now be moved freely until it is returned to position P.
In the event of an electrical fault, it is possible
to release the selector lever lock manually to
move it out of position P. This occurs if the
vehicle is towed away, for example. Refuelling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. 158
RefuellingDriving and parking

G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately. G
WARNING
Electrostatic charge can cause sparks and
thereby ignite fuel vapours. There is a risk of
fire and explosion.
Always touch the vehicle body before opening the fuel filler flap or touching the fuel pump
nozzle. This discharges any electrostatic
charge that may have built up. G
WARNING
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
If you mix diesel fuel with petrol, the flash
point of this fuel mixture is lower than that of pure diesel fuel. When the engine is running,
components in the exhaust system may over-
heat unnoticed. There is a risk of fire.
Never refuel with petrol. Never add petrol to
diesel fuel.
! Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel
with the wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system. Even small amounts
of the wrong fuel could result in damage to the fuel system and the engine. The repair
costs are high. Notify a qualified specialist
workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel
lines drained completely.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel. Otherwise, fuel can enter the fuel sys-tem. Even small amounts of the wrong fuel
could result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist
workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel
lines drained completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel
can. The fuel lines and/or the diesel injec-
tion system could otherwise be blocked by
particles from the fuel can.
Do not get into the vehicle again during the
refuelling process. Otherwise, electrostatic
charge could build up again.
If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may
spray out when you remove the fuel pump
nozzle.
Further information on fuel and fuel quality
(Y page 343). Refuelling
General notes The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you open or close the vehicle
with the key or using KEYLESS-GO.
The position of the 8fuel filler cap is dis-
played in the instrument cluster. The arrow
next to the filling pump indicates the side of
the vehicle. Refuelling
159Driving and parking Z

Opening the fuel filler flap
:
Fuel filler flap
; To insert the fuel filler cap
= Tyre pressure table
? Fuel type to be refuelled
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap ;.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place
and refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Vehicles with a diesel engine: the filler
neck is designed for refuelling at diesel fill-
ing pumps.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise,
fuel may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap X
Place fuel filler cap on the fuel filler neck
and turn clockwise until it engages.
X Close fuel filler flap :.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. 160
RefuellingDriving and parking

Problems with the fuel and fuel tank
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G WARNING
There is a risk of fire or explosion. X Turn the key to position 0in the ignition lock immediately and
remove it (Y page 141).
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine does not
start. The fuel tank of a vehicle with a diesel engine has been run com-
pletely dry.
X Refuel the vehicle with at least 5 litres of diesel.
X Turn the ignition on for approximately ten seconds
(Y page 141).
X Start the engine continuously for a maximum of ten seconds
until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start:
X Turn the ignition on again for approximately ten seconds
(Y page 141).
X Start the engine again continuously for a maximum of ten sec-
onds until it runs smoothly.
If the engine does not start after three attempts:
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The fuel filler flap can-
not be opened. The fuel filler flap is not unlocked.
or
The key battery is discharged.
X Unlock the vehicle (Y page 73).
or
X Unlock the vehicle using the emergency key element
(Y page 74). The fuel filler flap is unlocked, but the opening mechanism is jam-
med.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Refuelling
161Driving and parking Z

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions #
Stop vehicle See Stop vehicle See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The battery is no longer being charged and the battery charge level
is too low.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (Y page 162).
X Observe the instructions in the #See Owner's Manual See Owner's Manual
display message.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. #
Start engine See Start engine See
Owner's Manual Owner's Manual The engine is off and the battery charge level is too low.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window heating and interior lighting.
X Leave the engine running for a few minutes, or drive for a longer
distance.
The battery charges. 4
Check eng. oil Check eng. oil
lev. when next lev. when next
refuelling refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 282).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 282).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the
engine oil needs topping up more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-
ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.4
Add Add
1
1litre
litre engine
engine
oil
oil when
when next
next refu‐
refu‐
elling
elling AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low.
X Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 282).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 282).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if the
engine oil needs topping up more often than usual.
! Avoid long journeys when there is too little coolant in the cool-
ing system. Otherwise the engine will be damaged.
Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from any
qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http://
bevo.mercedes-benz.com. 236
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions !
The red indicator lamp
for the electric parking
brake flashes or is lit
and/or the yellow
warning lamp for the
electric parking brake
is lit. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. 6
The red restraint sys-
tem warning lamp is lit
while the engine is run-
ning.
The restraint system is faulty.
G WARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury. X Drive on carefully.
X Have the restraint system checked at a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
For further information about the restraint system, see
(Y page 40). Engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions ;
The yellow engine diag-
nostics warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running. There may be a fault, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system (for vehicles with petrol engines)
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. Vehicles with a diesel engine: the fuel tank has been run dry
(Y
page 161).
X Start the engine three to four times after refuelling.
If the yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp goes out, emer-
gency running mode is cancelled. The vehicle need not be
checked. Warning and indicator lamps
257On-board computer and displays Z

Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
When handling, storing and disposing of any
service products, please observe the relevant regulations.
Components and service products must be
matched. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz. They are listed in this
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manual in the appro-
priate section.
You can identify service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tions on the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.51). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Further information can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately.
Tank capacity The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Model Total capa-
city SLK 250 CDI
60.0 l
AMG vehicles
70.0 l
All other models
60 l
or
70.0 l Model Of which
reserve fuel Models with 60.0 l total
capacity
Approx.
8.0 l Models with 70.0 l total
capacity
Approx.
9.0 l Service products and capacities
343Technical data Z