sensor MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual

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

Display message ............................ 233
Overview ........................................ 114
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 214
Interior lighting
Automatic control syste m.............. 117
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Emergency lighting ........................ 117
Manual control ............................... 117
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 215
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 70
Function ........................................... 69
Priming ............................................ 70
Switching off .................................... 70 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 295
Using ............................................. 325
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 304K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 75
Checking the battery ....................... 75
Convenience opening feature .......... 85
Display message ............................ 249
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 73
Emergency key element ................... 74
Important safety notes .................... 72
Loss ................................................. 77
Modifying the programming ............. 74
Opening/closing the roo f................ 89
Overview .......................................... 72
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Key positions
Key ................................................ 141
KEYLESS GO .................................. 141
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................ 85 Display message ............................ 249
Locking ............................................ 73
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 143
Start/Stop button .......................... 141
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tip s.................................... 153
Manual drive progra m.................... 157 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 212
Display message ............................ 238
Function/information .................... 195
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 219
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 232
Light sensor (display message) ....... 233
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 214
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 216
Active light function ....................... 114
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function ................. 114
Dipped-beam headlamp s............... 111
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Foglamps ....................................... 111
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 115
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
Headlamp flashe r........................... 113
Headlamp range ............................ 112
Light switch ................................... 110
Main-beam headlamp s................... 113
Misted up headlamp s.................... 116
Motorway mode ............................. 114
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Rear foglamp ................................. 112
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 215
Side lamps ..................................... 112 12
Index

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
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Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions)
...................................... 292
Roof switch .......................................... 88 S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 52
Children in the vehicle ..................... 51
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belt
Correct usage .................................. 43
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 217
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 45
Cleaning ......................................... 292
Fastening ......................................... 44
Important safety guidelines ............. 42
Introduction ..................................... 42
Releasing ......................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 98
Adjusting (manually) ........................ 98
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar sup-
port .................................................. 99
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 98
Cleaning the cover ......................... 291
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Important safety notes .................... 97
Overview .......................................... 97
Seat heating problem ...................... 99
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 99
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 290
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop Service menu (on-board com-
puter)
.................................................. 212
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 348
Coolant (engine) ............................ 348
Engine oil ....................................... 346
Fuel ................................................ 343
Important safety notes .................. 342
Washer fluid ................................... 349
Setting the air distribution ............... 132
Setting the airflow ............................ 132
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 218
On-board compute r....................... 213
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 219
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 112
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 85
Important safety notes .................... 83
Opening/closing (front) ................... 84
Opening/closing all ......................... 84
Overview .......................................... 83
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Resetting ......................................... 86
Sidebag ................................................ 47
Snow chains ...................................... 317
Socket
Under the armrest ......................... 269
Sockets
Centre console .............................. 269
General notes ................................ 269
Spare wheel
Storing ........................................... 335
Specialist workshop ............................ 24
Spectacles compartment ................. 265
Speed Limit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 211
Display message ............................ 237
Display message in the multifunc-tion display .................................... 193
Displaying ...................................... 211
Function/note s............................. 192
Important safety notes .................. 192
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control 16
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to dispose of it in an environmentally-respon-sible manner in accordance with the Euro-
pean Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Direc-
tive.
There is a network of return points and dis-
assembly plants available. You can return
your vehicle to these plants free of charge.
This makes a valuable contribution to the
recycling process and the conservation of
resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi- cles, recovery and the terms of the policy,
visit the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well
as control units and sensors for these
restraint systems, may be installed in the
following areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console Introduction
21 Z

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 116
;
c
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 117
=
µ
Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL 92
?
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 116
A
|
Switches the auto-
matic interior lighting con-
trol on/off 117 Function Page
B
Spectacles compartment 265
C
ë
Deactivates tow-
away protection 69
D
Rear-view mirror 103
E
Buttons for the garage door
opener 273
F
ê
Deactivates the inte-
rior motion sensor 6936
Overhead control panelAt a glance

well as on child restraint systems
(Y
page 51). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the restraint system is modified, it may no
longer work as intended. The restraint system
may then not perform its intended protective function by failing in an accident or triggering
unexpectedly, for example. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Never modify parts of the restraint system. Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an airbag system
for a person with physical disabilities, contact a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for details. Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni- tion is switched on. It goes out no later than afew seconds after the engine is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6
restraint system warning lamp:
R does not light up after the ignition is
switched on
R does not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running
R lights up again while the engine is running G
WARNING
If the restraint system is malfunctioning,
restraint system components may be trig-
gered unintentionally or might not be trig- gered at all in the event of an accident with a
high rate of vehicle deceleration. This can
effect belt tensioners or airbags, for example. There is an increased risk of serious or even
fatal injuries.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
:
and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator
lamp ;are part of the automatic child seat
recognition on the front-passenger seat.
A permanently lit PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp informs you that the front-
passenger front airbag is disabled.
When the ignition is switched on, the
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamp
lights up:
R briefly, if the sensor system for the auto-
matic child seat recognition in the front-
passenger seat detects a special
Mercedes-Benz child restraint system with
a transponder.
R for 60 seconds if the system determines
that the front-passenger seat is occupied.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up. Occupant safety
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wise be in the deployment area of the air-
bags.
R Always keep your feet in the footwell in
front of the seat. Do not put your feet on the
dashboard, for example. Your feet may oth-
erwise be in the deployment area of the
airbag.
R Always secure persons less than 1.50 mtall
in suitable restraint systems. Up to this
height, the seat belt cannot be worn cor-
rectly.
If a child is travelling in your vehicle, also
observe the following notes:
R Always secure children under 12 years of
age and less than 1.50 m tall in suitable
child restraint systems.
R Only secure a child to the front-passenger
seat when the front-passenger front airbag
is disabled, and only then in a rearward-
facing child restraint system. If the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp is
permanently lit, the front-passenger front
airbag is disabled (Y page 41).
R Always observe the instructions and safety
notes on "Children in the vehicle"
(Y page 51) and on the "Child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat"
(Y page 54) in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions.
Objects in the vehicle interior may pre-
vent the airbag from functioning cor-
rectly. Before starting your journey and to
avoid risks resulting from the speed of the
airbag as it deploys, make sure that:
R there are no people, animals or objects
between the vehicle occupants and an air-
bag.
R there are no objects between the seat, door
and B-pillar.
R no accessories, such as cup holders, are
attached to the vehicle within the deploy- ment area of an airbag, e.g. to doors or side
windows.
R no heavy, sharp-edged or fragile objects
are in the pockets of your clothing. Store
such objects in a suitable place. G
WARNING
If you modify an airbag cover or affix objects
such as stickers to it, the airbag can no longer function correctly. There is an increased risk
of injury.
Never modify an airbag cover or affix objects
to it. G
WARNING
Sensors to control the airbags are located in
the doors. Modifications or work not per-
formed correctly to the doors or door panel-
ling, as well as damaged doors, can lead to the function of the sensors being impaired. The
airbags might therefore not function properly any more. Consequently, the airbags cannot
protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do. This poses an increased risk
of injury.
Never modify the doors or parts of the doors.
Always have work on the doors or door pan-
elling carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Front airbags Driver's airbag
:inflates in front of the
steering wheel; co-driver's airbag ;inflates
in front of and above the glove compartment. 46
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Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints Do not insert your finger between the uphols-
tery of the head restraint and the seat. Pay
particular attention while resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints.
X Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction of
arrow :.
X Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down as far as it will go in the direction of
arrow ;.
X Firmly push the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion back in the direction of arrow =
until the cushion engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO head restraint.
i Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have diffi-
culty resetting the NECK-PRO head
restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Introduction In certain hazardous situations, PRE-SAFE
®
takes pre-emptive measures to protect the
vehicle occupants. Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats. There is a risk that the seats and/or the objects could be
damaged when PRE-SAFE ®
is activated.
Although your vehicle is equipped with PRE-
SAFE ®
, the possibility of injury in the event of
an accident cannot be ruled out. Always
adapt your driving style to suit the prevailing
road and weather conditions and maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle in front. Drive
carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when phys-
ical limits are exceeded and the vehicle
understeers or oversteers severely
R on vehicles with the Driving Assistance
package: if BAS PLUS intervenes power-
fully or the radar sensor system detects an imminent danger of collision in certain sit-
uations
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detec-
ted:
R the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows are
closed so that only a small gap remains.
R vehicles with the memory function: the
front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is in an
unfavourable position.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
X Move the seat backrest or seat back
slightly when the vehicle is stationary.
Seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released. 50
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