buttons MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2012 R172 Owner's Manual

Notes
............................................. 264
Service messages ..........................264
Service menu (on-board computer) .191
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 327
Coolant (engine) ............................ 327
Engine oil ....................................... 326
Fuel ................................................ 325
Important safety notes ..................324
Washer fluid .................................. .328
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........195
On-board computer .......................191
Setting the air distribution ...............123
Setting the airflow ............................123
SETUP (on-board computer) .............196
Side impact air bag .............................40
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 215
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............81
Important safety information ...........80
Opening/closing (all) .......................80
Opening/closing (front) ...................80
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Resetting ......................................... 82
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................71
Changing the programming .............70
Checking the battery .......................71
Convenience opening feature ..........81
Display message ............................ 226
Door central locking/unlocking .......68
Important safety notes ....................68
Loss ................................................. 73
Mechanical key ................................ 70
Opening/closing the roof ................84
Positions (ignition lock) .................131
Problem (malfunction) .....................73
Starting the engine ........................133
Snow chains ...................................... 297
Sockets Center console .............................. 248
Points to observe before use .........247
Under the armrest .........................248
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 318Storage location
............................ 274
Stowing .......................................... 275
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 23
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................192
Digita l............................................ 186
In the Instrument cluster .................27
Segments ...................................... 181
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 191
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 60
Warning lamp ................................. 232
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 208
Introduction ..................................... 36
Warning lamp ................................. 233
Warning lamp (function) ................... 36
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 112
Display message ............................ 215
Switching on/off ........................... 104
Starting (engine) ................................ 132
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) ..............225
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ....................97
Adjusting (manually). .......................97
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board
computer) ...................................... 181
Cleaning ......................................... 270
Important safety notes ....................96
Paddle shifters ............................... 142
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 100
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........142
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 196
Stowage areas ................................... 242 Index
15

Overhea
dcontrol panel Function Page
0002
0010
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 109
0003
0002
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 109
0023
000C
Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL 88
0022
0010
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 109
0020
0017
Switches the
automatic interio rlighting
control on/off 109 Function Page
0021
Eyeglasses compartment 243
0014
0007
Button for MB Info call
(mbrace system) 251
0015
Rear-view mirror 98
0016
Buttons for the garage door
opener 257
0017
0005
Roadside Assistance
button (mbrace system) 251
0018
0006
SOS button (mbrace
system) 24932
Overhead control panelAt a glance

If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system so that when unlocking, only the
driver's door, the lockabl estowage
compartments in the vehicle interior and the
fuel filler flap are unlocked. This is useful if
you frequently travel on your own.
X To change the setting: press and hold
down the 0010and000F buttons
simultaneously for approximately
si xs econds until the battery chec klamp
flashes twice ( Ypage 71).
i If the setting of the locking system is
changed within the signal range of the
vehicle, pressing the 000For0010 button
locks or unlocks the vehicle.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: press the
0010 button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the0010
butto ntwice.
X To lock centrally: press the000Fbutton.
The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the
inner surface of the door handle on the
driver's door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner
surface of the front-passenger door handle.
X To lock centrally: touch the outersensor
surface on one of the door handles. Restoring the factory settings
X Press the 0010and000F buttons
simultaneously for approximately
six seconds until the battery chec klamp
flashes twice. Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-thef talarm system will be triggered
(Y page 65).
There are several ways to tur noff the alarm:
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the0010or000F button
on the SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-
GO: press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler fla pwill not be unlocked
automatically.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key 70
SmartKeyOpening/closing

X
Make sure that the surface of the battery is
free from lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.
X Insert the front tabs of battery tray
cover 0002and then press to close it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
X Check the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle. 72
SmartKeyOpening/closing

X
To deactivate: press and hold button 0002
for abou tfive seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button 0003for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a tone, the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 193). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unloc kand
open the driver's door, the anti-thef talarm
system will be triggered ( Ypage 65).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 70).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 0005.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door and the
trunk lid.
X Press the locking button (Y page 75).
X Check whether the locking knob on the
front-passenger door is still visible. Press
down the locking knob by hand, if
necessary.
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 70).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0005.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. 76
DoorsOpening/closing

Installing and removing th
ewind screen Preparing for installation
Preparing for installation from the left side of the
vehicle (example)
0002 Wind screen
0003 Locked latch
0023 Unlocked latch
X The following conditions must be fulfilled
for installation:
R unlocking buttons Rand Lpoint in the
direction of travel.
R latch 0023facing you is unlocked.
R latch 0003facing away from you is locked.
X To unlock the latch: press unlocking
button Ror Lon the locked latch.
X To lock th elatch: push the unlocked latch
upwards by hand until it engages.
Installing
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Take the wind screen out of the trunk. Installatio
nfrom the left side of the vehicle
(example)
X Prepare for installation (Y page 87).
X Hold wind screen 0002at an angle and slide
it with locked latch 0003in the direction of
arrow 0022into the bracket of the opposite
roll bar.
X Press wind screen 0002on the side of the
vehicle facing you downwards in the
directio nofarrow0020until it engages.
Make sure that studs 0021and latch 0023fit
into the respective brackets.
X Check whethe rwind screen 0002is fully
inserted into all four brackets and is sitting
securely.
X If this is not the case, remove wind
screen 0002again and repeat the steps
above.
Removing
X Stop the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions. Removing fro
mthe left side of the vehicle
(example) Roof
87Opening/closing Z

R
seat and backrest position
R driver's side: steering wheel position
R driver's side: position of the exterior
mirrors on the driver's and front-passenger
sides G
WARNING
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function while
driving could cause the driver to lose control
of the vehicle. X
Adjust the seat (Y page 94).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 97) and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 98).
X Press memory button Mand one of the
storage position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
preset position. Atone sounds when the
settings have been completed. Calling up
astore dsetting
X Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1,2or 3until the seat,
steering wheel and exterio rmirrors are in
the stored position.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
button. Memory function
101Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

USA only
0002
To set the temperature, left (Y page 122)
0003 To defrost the windshield (Y page 124)
0023 To switch maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off (Y page 124)
0022 To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 121)
0020 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 124)
0021 To set the temperature, right (Y page 122)
0014 To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 125)
0015 To set the air distribution (Y page 123)
0016 To increase the airflow (Y page 123)
0017 To reduce the airflow (Y page 123)
0018 To switch climate control on/off (Y page 121)
0019 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 122)Notes on using 2-zone automatic
climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0005and
0006 buttons 8
/0004 9
.T he indicator lamps
in the 0005and0006/0004 buttons light
up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †). R
Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up as in air-recirculation
mode no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side and the rear
8 USA only.
9 Canada only. 120
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings Air-conditioning system
0007
Directs the airflow through the
defroster vents
0018 Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
0019 Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents
i You can also activate several air
distribution settings simultaneously .To do
this, press multiple air distribution buttons.
The air is then directed through various
vents.
Dual-zone automatic climate control
0019 Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents
0018 Directs the airflow through the
footwell air vents
001A Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents
0007 Directs the airflow through the
defroster vents
0014 Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents. 10
0013 Directs the airflow through the
footwell and defroster vents
0015 Directs the airflow through the
defroster, center and side air vents as
well as the footwell air vents 10
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. You can only close the side air
vents, by fully closing the adjuster on the
side air vents (Y page 127). Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press one or more of the 0019,0018,
0007 buttons.
The corresponding indicator lamp lights up
briefly.
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the 0015button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display. Setting the airflow
Air-conditioning system X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: turn thumbwheel
0014 clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 117).
Dual-zone automatic climate control X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To increase/reduce: press the0017or
0016 button. Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available with automatic
climate control.
X To switch on: press the0003button.
The indicator lamp in the 0003button lights
up.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
10 Canada only. Operating the climate control systems
123Climate control Z

When the buttons or controls for
temperature, airflow or air distribution are
activated, the temperature setting for the
driver's side is not adopted for the other
climate control zones.
X
To switch off: press the0003button.
The indicato rlamp in the 0003buttongoes
out.
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger
side. Defrosting the windshield
You can use this function to defrost the
windshield or to defrost the inside of the
windshield and the side windows.
i You should only select the defrosting
function until the windshield is clear again.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X To activate: press the0008button.
The indicator lamp in the 0008button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R cooling with air dehumidification on
R high airflow 11
R high temperature 11
R air distribution to the windshield and
front side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To switch off: press the0008button.
The indicator lamp in the 0008button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again. The cooling with air dehumidification function remains on. Air-
recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or
X Press the 0005button 12
.
The indicator lamp in the 0008button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode. MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on
X To activate: press the0001button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To deactivate: press the0001button
again.
The indicator lamp goes out. The previously
selected settings come into effect again. Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear. Otherwise, the
rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
11 Depending on the outside temperature.
12 Automatic climate control. 124
Operating the climate control systemsClimate control