wheel MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 21 At a glance
........................................... 27 Safety
................................................... 39 Opening and closing
...........................71 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....95 Lights and windscreen wipers
.........109 Climate control
................................. 125 Driving and parking
..........................139 On-board computer and displays
....199 Stowing and features
.......................263 Maintenance and care
......................279 Breakdown assistance
.....................293 Wheels and tyres
.............................. 313 Technical data
................................... 339 Contents
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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
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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

Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................
.134
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 129
Demisting the windows .................. 133
Demisting the windscreen ............. 133
Indicator lamp ................................ 131
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 128
Notes on using the air-condition-
ing system ..................................... 127
Overview of systems ..................... .126
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 134
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 131
Setting the air distribution ............. 132
Setting the air vents ..................... .135
Setting the airflow ......................... 132
Setting the temperature ................ 131
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 134
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 135
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 133
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .132
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 128
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 290
Combination switch .......................... 113
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 204
Convenience closing feature .............. 85
Convenience opening feature
see Side windows
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 134
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 283 Display message ............................ 234
Important safety notes .................. 348
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 219
Temperature gauge ........................ 200
Warning lamp ................................. 258
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 26
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ............................ .114
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 117
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 241
Driving system ............................... 168
Important safety notes .................. 169
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 169
Selecting ........................................ 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 170
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 267
Important safety notes .................. 267 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 233
Function/notes ............................ .111
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 214
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 23
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 215
Interior lighting .............................. 216
Diagnostics connection ......................23 Index
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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
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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

Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 214
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 215
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 215
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 169
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 173
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 181
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 80
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 217
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Lumbar support ................................... 99 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 316
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 92
Main-beam headlamps
Changing bulb s.............................. 119
Display message ............................ 232
Switching on/of f........................... 113
Manual transmission
Engaging reverse gear ................... 151
Gear lever ...................................... 151
Pulling away ................................... 144
Shift recommendation ................... 152
Starting the engine ........................ 144
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 288Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 207
Memory function ............................... 106
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 222
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone
Frequencies ................................... 340
Installation ..................................... 340
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 208
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 270
Transmission output (maximum) .... 340
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 74
MOExtended tyres ............................. 296
Motorway mode ................................ 114
MP3
see Separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 202
Permanent display ......................... 213
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board compute r..2 01
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 49
Operation ......................................... 49
Resetting after being triggered ....... .50
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 140 O
Occupant safety Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 51
Children in the vehicle ..................... 51 Index
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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

Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................ 213
Digital ............................................ 205
In the Instrument cluster ................. 30
Segments ...................................... 201
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment ..............................................2 13
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variable ..................... 182
Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ............................ .180
Important safety notes .................. 180
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 181
Permanent ..................................... 182
Selecting ........................................ 181
Storing the current spee d.............. 181
Variabl e......................................... 181
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 64
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 143
Status overview (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 210
Steering (display message) .............. 248
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 101
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 201
Cleaning ......................................... 291
Gearshift paddle s........................... 154
Important safety notes .................. 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 106
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 154
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 219
Stowage areas ................................... 264
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 265
Armrest (under) ............................. 265
Centre console .............................. 265
Cup holde r..................................... 267
Door ............................................... 266 Glove compartment ....................... 264
Important safety information ......... 264
Rear wall ........................................ 266
Spectacles compartment ............... 265
Stowage net ....................................... 266
Stowage space
Display message ............................ 248
Stowage net ................................... 266
Summer tyres .................................... 316
Sun visor ............................................ 268
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 215 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 232
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 342
Emergency spare wheel ................. 337
Information .................................... 340
Tyres/wheels ................................. 328
Vehicle data ................................... 349
Telephone
Accepting a cal l............................. 209
Display message ............................ 248
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 208
Number from the phone book ........ 209
Redialling ....................................... 209
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 209
Telephone compartment ................ 265
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 200
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 219
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 219
Outside temperature ...................... 201
Setting (climate control )................ 131
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 168
Time
see Separate Owner's manual
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 219
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 297
Total distance recorder .................... 204
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 69
Deactivating ..................................... 69 Index
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