tyre pressure MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 223
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp .................................2 52
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 51
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................... .134
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 129
Active light function ......................... 114
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 62
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 234
Function/notes ............................ .115
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Additional speedometer ................... 213
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 347
Adjusting the headlamp range ......... 112
Air conditioning
General notes ................................ 126
Air filter (white display message) .... 237
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Important safety notes .................. 135
Setting .......................................... .135
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .136
Setting the centre air vents ........... 136
Setting the side air vents .............. .136
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 100
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 47
Introduction ..................................... 45 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ..........................................
.41
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger ) ....................................... 46
Important safety gu idelines ............ .45
Sidebag ............................................ 47
Triggering ......................................... 47
AIRGUIDE ............................................. 91
AIRSCARF
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Switching on/of f........................... 100
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 136
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system )......... 68
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 68
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 68
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 215
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 219
Anti-glare film .................................... 277
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 167
Ashtray ............................................... 268
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 210
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 210
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 285
Hiding a service message .............. 285
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 285
Service message ............................ 285
Special service requirements ......... 286
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68 4
Index

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

Function ........................................... 69
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 309
Fitting the towing eye .................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 306
Removing the towing eye ............... 308
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 306
With the rear axle raised ................ 308
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye .................... 307
Removing the towing eye ............... 308
With both axles on the ground ....... 308
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 152
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 308
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 291
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 204
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 204
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 205
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ................... 120
Switching on/off ........................... 113
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 208
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 340
Installation ..................................... 340
Transmission output (maximum) .... 340
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 320
Display messag e............................ 243
Important safety notes .................. 320
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 299
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 299
Recommended ............................... 318
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 319
Important safety notes .................. 319
Restarting ...................................... 320 Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 321
Function/note s............................. 320
General notes ................................ 320
Important safety notes .................. 320
Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ........................... 323
Restarting ...................................... 322
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning message .......................... 322
Tyres
Changing a whee l.......................... 323
Checking ........................................ 315
Direction of rotation ...................... 324
Display message ............................ 243
Important safety notes .................. 314
M+S tyres ...................................... 316
MOExtended tyre s......................... 316
Overview ........................................ 314
Replacing ....................................... 323
Service life ..................................... 315
Storing ........................................... 324
Summer tyres ................................ 316
Tyre size (data ).............................. 328
Tyre tread ...................................... 315
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 330
see Flat tyre U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) .............. 268
Variable SPEEDTRONIC
see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 24
Data acquisition ............................... 25
Display message ............................ 245
Electronics ..................................... 340
Equipment ....................................... 22
Implied warranty .............................. 25
Individual settings .......................... 213 18
Index

Leaving parked up .........................1
64
Locking (in an emergency) .............. .80
Locking (key) ................................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 328
Pulling away ................................... 144
Raising ........................................... 325
Registration ..................................... 24
Securing from rolling away ............ 325
Tow-starting ................................... 306
Towing away .................................. 306
Transporting .................................. 308
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (key) ................................ 73
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 349
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 349
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 342
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 295
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 207
VIN ...................................................... 342 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 252
Brakes ........................................... 252
Distance warning signal ................. 260
ESP® ............................................. 254
ESP® OFF ...................................... 255
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 169
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) .................. 173
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) ......... 181
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 258
Seat belt ........................................ 251
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 261
Warning triangle ................................ 294
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 249
Wheel and tyre combinations
see Tyres Wheel bolt tightening torque
........... 328
Wheel chock ...................................... 325
Wheeled draught stop
see AIRGUIDE
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 323
Changing/replacing ....................... 323
Checking ........................................ 315
Cleaning ......................................... 288
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 324
Emergency spare wheel ................. 334
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 327
Fitting a wheel ............................... 324
Important safety notes .................. 314
Overview ........................................ 314
Removing a whee l.......................... 327
Storing ........................................... 324
Tightening torque ........................... 328
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 328
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 289
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 133
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Note s............................................. 349
Topping up ..................................... 284
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 249
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121
Switching on/of f........................... 120
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 316
Overview ........................................ 316
Radiator cover ............................... 281
Slippery road surfaces ................... 168
Snow chains .................................. 317
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 216
M+S tyre s...................................... 316
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 289
Important safety notes .................. 121
Replacing ....................................... 121 Index
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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

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

Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals correctly during a journey, e.g. in an animal transport box. Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems overview
In this section, you will find information about the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
(Y page 60)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System) (Y page 61)
R BAS PLUS ( BrakeAssist System PLUS)
(Y page 61)
R Adaptive brake lamps (Y page 62)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
(Y page 62)
R EBD ( electronic brake force distribution)
(Y page 66)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 66)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 66) Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you
are inattentive, the driving safety systems can neither reduce the risk of an accident nor
override the laws of physics. Driving safety
systems are merely aids designed to assist
driving. You are responsible for the distance
to the vehicle in front, for vehicle speed and
for braking in good time. Always adapt your
driving style to suit the prevailing road and
weather conditions and maintain a safe dis-
tance from the vehicle in front. Drive care-
fully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tyres and the road surface. Please pay special atten-tion to the notes on tyres, recommended
minimum tyre tread depths etc.
(Y page 314). In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tyres (M+S tyres) and, if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the driv-
ing safety systems described in this section
work as effectively as possible. ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
General notes ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the vehi-
cle when braking.
The yellow !ABS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up when the ignition is switched on. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (Y page 60). G
WARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking charac-
teristics may be severely impaired. Addition-
ally, further driving safety systems are deac-
tivated. There is an increased danger of skid- ding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked imme-
diately at a qualified specialist workshop.
If ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information on the ABS warning lamp (Y page 252) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster (Y page 223).
ABS works from a speed of about
8 km/hupwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even when you only brake gently. 60
Driving safety systemsSafety

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

Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect, for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
R The tyres should always be inflated to the
recommended tyre pressure.
R Remove unnecessary loads.
R Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
R Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
R Observe the service intervals in the Service
Booklet or in the service interval display.
Have all the maintenance work carried out
in accordance with Daimler AG regulations.
Fuel consumption also increases when driv-
ing in cold weather, in stop-start traffic, on
short journeys and in hilly terrain. ECO display
ECO display (example: colour multifunction dis-
play)
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the selec- ted settings and prevailing conditions. Con-
sumption can be significantly influenced by
your driving style.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R Acceleration
Acceleration
R Constant Constant
R Coasting
Coasting
The percentage count is the mean value of the three bar values. The three bars and the mean
value begin at the value of 50%. A higher per- centage count indicates a more economical
driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption.
In addition to driving style, the consumption is
affected by many other factors, such as:
R load
R tyre pressure
R cold start
R choice of route
R the use of electrical consumers
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
The evaluation of your driving style takes the following three categories into consideration:
R Accel. Accel. (evaluation of all acceleration pro-
cesses):
- the bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
- the bar empties: sporty acceleration
R Constant
Constant (assessment of driving behav-
iour at all times):
- the bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
- the bar empties: fluctuations in speed
R Coasting Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
processes):
- the bar fills up: anticipatory driving, keep-
ing your distance and early release of the Driving tips
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Setting a speed
X To adjust the set speed in 10 km/h
increments: briefly press the cruise con-
trol lever up :past the pressure point for
a higher speed, or down ?for a lower
speed.
or
X Keep the cruise control lever pressed
beyond the pressure point until the desired
speed is set. Press the cruise control lever
up : for a higher speed or down ?for a
lower speed.
X To adjust the set speed in 1 km/h incre-
ments: briefly press the cruise control
lever up :to the pressure point for a
higher speed, or down ?for a lower speed.
or
X Keep the cruise control lever pressed to the
pressure point until the desired speed is
set. Press the cruise control lever up :for
a higher speed or down ?for a lower
speed.
Deactivating variable SPEEDTRONIC
There are several ways to deactivate variable SPEEDTRONIC:
X Briefly press the cruise control lever for-
wards B.
or
X Briefly move the cruise control lever in the
direction of arrow A.
LIM indicator lamp ;in the cruise control
lever goes out. Variable SPEEDTRONIC is
deactivated.
Cruise control or DISTRONIC PLUS is selec-
ted.
Variable SPEEDTRONIC is automatically
deactivated if:
R you depress the accelerator pedal beyond
the pressure point (kickdown) but only if
your current speed does not differ by more than 20 km/h from the stored speed. You
will hear a warning tone if this is the case.
R on vehicles with manual transmission, if
you shift to a higher gear and as a result, the
engine speed is too low.
It is not possible to deactivate variable
SPEEDTRONIC by braking.
i The last speed stored is cleared when you
switch off the engine.
Permanent SPEEDTRONIC
You can use the on-board computer to limit
the speed permanently to a value between
160 km/h(e.g. for driving on winter tyres) and the maximum speed (Y page 216).
Shortly before the stored speed is reached, it appears in the multifunction display.
Permanent SPEEDTRONIC remains active,
even if variable SPEEDTRONIC is deactivated.
You cannot exceed the stored limit speed,
even if you depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point (kickdown). Dynamic handling package
General notes The adjustable suspension system adapts to
the particular driving conditions. Adjustment
depends on your individual selection, i.e.
sports or comfort. Your selection remains
stored even if you remove the key from the
ignition lock. 182
Driving systemsDriving and parking