reset MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2012 R172 Owner's Manual

Downloading destinations
(COMAND)
..................................... 252
Emergency call .............................. 249
Important safety notes ..................248
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 254
MB info call button ........................251
Remote vehicle locking ..................254
Roadside Assistance button ..........251
Search &Send ............................... 253
Self-test ......................................... 249
System .......................................... 249
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............253
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 76
Unlocking the driver's door ..............76
Memory card (audio) .........................188
Memory function ............................... 100
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 199
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............189
see Phone
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 70
MOExtended run-flat system ...........281
MP3 Operation ....................................... 188
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 183
Permanent displa y......................... 192
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .181
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............186
On-board computer .......................186
see separate operating instructions
Neck level heating
see AIRSCARF
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .47
Resetting after being triggered ........48
Notes on breaking-in anew
vehicle ................................................ 130 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 53
System overview .............................. 36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 185
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 195
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audi omenu ................................... 188
Convenience submenu ..................194
Displaying a service message ........264
Display messages ..........................199
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 165
Factory settings submenu .............195
Important safety notes ..................180
Instrument cluster submenu ..........191
Lighting submenu .......................... 192
Menu overview .............................. 184
Message memory .......................... 199
Navigation menu ............................ 186
Operation ....................................... 181 12
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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
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Distributio
nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................315
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .311
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............312
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 313
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 313
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................313
Important safety notes ..................294
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......313
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........314
Labeling (overview )........................ 309
Load bearing index (definition) ......315
Load index ..................................... 311
Load index (definition) ...................314
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 313
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 314
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 314
Maximum tire loa d......................... 307
Maximum tire load (definition) .......314
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 314
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 314
Replacing ....................................... 315
Service life ..................................... 295
Sidewall (definition) .......................314
Speed rating (definition) ................313
Storing ........................................... 316
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 312
Temperature .................................. 308
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 315
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 314
Tire pressure (definition) ................314
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 313
Tire size (data) ............................... 316
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 309 Tire tread
....................................... 295
Tire tread (definition) .....................314
Total load limit (definition) .............315
Traction ......................................... 308
Traction (definition) .......................315
Trea dwear ..................................... 308
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 307
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 313
Unladen weight (definition) ............314
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............315
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 313
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........287
Installing the towing eye ................287
Removing the towing eye. ..............288
With the rear axle raised ................288
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......288
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............289
Important safety notes ..................287
Installing the towing eye ................287
Removing the towing eye. ..............288
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................289
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .270
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 185
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 185
Resetting (on-board computer) ......186
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................79
Important safety notes ....................77
Locking separatel y........................... 78
Opening (automatically from
outside) ............................................ 78
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 224
Opening/closing .............................. 77 Index
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may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This can impair the operating
safety of yourv ehicle while driving. There is a
risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the
diagnostics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables that
are connected to the diagnostics connection
can obstruct the area around the pedals. The
equipment or the cables could get between
the pedals in the event of sudden braking or
acceleration. As a result, the movemen tofthe
pedals may be impaired. There is a risk of
accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-BenzC
enter:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
G
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
When driving your vehicle observe the
following information:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data" section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
moto rvehicles Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience aproble mwith your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affec tits safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem Introduction
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R
at the start of an accident with a high rate
of lateral vehicle deceleratio nor
acceleration, e.g .inaside impact
R on the side on which an impac toccurs
R on the driver's side and passenger side, in
the event of a vehicle rollover and if the
system determines that ai rbag deployment
can offer the vehicle occupants additional
protection to that provided by the seat belt
R independently of the use of the seat belt
R independently of the fron tair bags
Head bags 0002will not deploy in side impacts
which do not exceed the system's preset
deploymen tthresholds for lateral
acceleration/deceleration. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belt.
The head bag on the front-passenger side will
not deploy under the following conditions:
R the OCS detects that the front-passenger
seat is not occupied.
R the front-passenger seat belt is not
fastened.
The head bag on the front-passenger side will
deploy if the front-passenger seat belt is
fastened, regardless of whether the front-
passenger seat is occupied or not. Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
How the Occupant Classification
System works The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the occupant on the front-
passenger seat using a weight sensor. The
front-passenger front air bag and the front-
passenger knee bag are deactivated
automatically for certain weight categories.
The 00030005 indicator lamp shows you the
current status. When the 00030005indicator
lamp is illuminated, the front-passenger front
air bag and the front-passenger knee bag are
deactivated. The system does not deactivate:
R
the side impact air bag
R the front-passenger head bag
R the Emergency Tensioning Devices
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
R with the seat belt fastened correctly
R in a position that is as upright as possible
with their back against the seat backrest
R with their feet on the floor
If the front-passenger's weight is transferred
to another object in the vehicle (e.g. by
leaning on armrests), OCS may not be able to
approximate the occupant's weight category.
If the front-passenger seat, the seat cover or
the seat cushion are damaged, have the
necessary repair work carried out at an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only use seat
accessories that have been approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Both the driver and the fron tpassenger
should always use the 00030005indicator
lamp as an indication of whether or no tthe
front passenger is properly positioned. G
WARNING
If the 0015 PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp illuminates when an adultor
someone larger than a small individual is in
the front-passenger seat, have the front
passenger reposition himself or herself in the
seat until the 0015PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp goes out.
In the event of a collision, the air bag control
unit will not allow front-passenger front air
bag and front-passenger knee bag
deployment when the OCS has classified the
front-passenger occupant as weighing as
much as or less than a typical 12 month old
child in a standard child restraint or if the
front-passenger seat is classified as being
unoccupied. 42
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PRE-SAFE
®
(preventative occupant
protection)
i AMG vehicles do not include the PRE-
SAFE ®
system. G
WARNING
The PRE-SAFE ®
system reduces the impact of
an accident on vehicle occupants, as long as
their seat belts have been fastened correctly.
Although your vehicle is equipped with a PRE-
SAFE ®
system, the possibility of injury in the
event of an accident cannot be ruled out. You
should therefore always drive carefully and
adapt your driving style to the prevailing road,
weather and traffic conditions.
PRE-SAFE ®
takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
PRE-SAFE ®
intervenes:
R if BAS intervenes, e.g. in emergency
braking situations
R if BAS PLUS intervenes powerfully on
vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS
R if, on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS, the
radar sensor system detectsani mminent
dange rofcollision in certain situations
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R on vehicles with memory function for the
front-passenger seat: the front-passenger
seat is adjusted if it is in an unfavorable
position.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows are
closed so that only a small gap remains.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pretensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed. If the seat belts are not released:
X
Move the backrest or seat back slightly, but
only when the vehicle is stationary.
The belt pretensioning is reduced and the
locking mechanism is released. G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you adjust the seat.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
More information about seat-belt
adjustment, a convenience function
integrated into PRE-SAFE ®
, can be found in
the "Seat-belt adjustment" section
(Y page 51). NECK-PRO head restraints
The NECK-PRO head restraints increase
protection to the driver's and front
passenger's head and neck.T o this end, the
NECK-PRO head restraints on the driver's and
front-passenger seats are moved forwards
and upwards in the event of a rear-end
collision of a certain severity. This provides
better head support. G
WARNING
Do not secure any objects (e.g. coat hangers)
on the NECK-PRO head restraints. Otherwise,
the NECK-PRO head restraints may not
function properly, or in the event of a rear-end
collision may not be able offer the level of
protection they are designed to provide. G
WARNING
Seat or head restraint covers can cause a
malfunction when the NECK-PRO head
restraints are activated or when the side
impact air bags are deployed, or they can
prevent this completely. The NECK-PRO head
restraints or side impact air bags can Occupant safety
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therefore not provide the intended protection.
Do not use any seat or head restraint covers.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints have been
triggered in an accident, reset the NECK-PRO
head restraints on the driver’s and front-
passenge rseat (Y page 48). Otherwise, the
additional protection will not be available in
the event of another rear-end collision. You
can recognize when NECK-PRO head
restraints have been triggered by the fact that
they have moved forwards and can no longer
be adjusted. G
WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
acciden torsimilar situation. Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints
G
WARNING
For safety reasons, have the NECK-PRO head
restraints checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end
collision. G
WARNING
When pushing back the NECK-PRO head
restraint cushion, make sure your fingers do
not become caught betwee nthe head
restraint cushion and the cover. Failure to
observe this could result in injuries.
i Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have
difficulty resetting the NECK-PRO head
restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Ben zCenter. X
Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction of
arrow 0002.
X Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down in the direction of arrow 0003as far as
it will go.
X Firmly push the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion back in the direction of arrow 0023
until the cushion engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO head restraint. Seat belts
Important safety notes The use of seat belts and infan
tand child
restraint systems is required by law in all 50
states, the District of Columbia, the U.S.
territories and all Canadia nprovinces.
Even where this is not the case, all vehicle
occupants should have their seat belts
fastened when the vehicle is in motion.
i For further information on infants and
children traveling in the vehicle and on
infant and child restraint systems, see
"Children in the vehicle" (Y page 53). G
WARNING
Always fasten yours eat belt before driving off.
Always make sure your passenger is properly
restrained. You and your passenger should
always wear seat belts.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt considerably increases 48
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your ris
kofinjuries and thei rlikely severity in
an accident.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
could be considerably more severe if you have
not fastened your seat belt correctly. If you do
not fasten your seat belt, you are much more
likely to collide with part softhe vehicle
interior or be ejected from it. This may result
in serious or fatal injury.
In the same crash, the possibility of serious or
fatal injury is considerably reduced if you wear
your seat belt properly. The air bags can only
offer the intended protection if the occupants
are wearing their seat belts properly. G
WARNING
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck.T hat could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and
seat belt provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a position that is as upright as
possible and the seat belt is properly
positioned on the body. G
WARNING
Never let more people ride in the vehicle than
there are seat belts available. Make sure
everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly
restrained with a separate seat belt. Never
use a seat belt for more than one person at a
time. G
WARNING
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that have
been subjected to stress in an accident must
be replaced and their anchoring points must
also be checked.
Only use seat belts which have been approved
by Mercedes-Benz.
Do not make any modifications to the seat
belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when
necessary.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Have all work carried out only by qualified
technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Correct use of the seat belts G
WARNING
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY
R Seat belts can only work when used
properly. Never wear seat belts in any other
way than as described in this section, as
that could result in serious injuries in the
event of an accident.
R Each occupant should wear their seat belt
at all times, because seat belts help reduce
the likelihood of and potential severity of
injuries in accidents, including rollovers.
The integrated restraint system includes
SRS (driver front air bag, knee bags, front-
passenger front air bag, side impact air
bags, head air bags), Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) and seat belt
force limiters. The system is designed to
enhance the protection offered to properly
belted occupants in certain frontal (front air
bags, knee bags and ETDs) and side (side
impact air bags, head air bags and ETDs)
impacts which exceed preset deployment
thresholds.
R Never wear the shoulder belt under your
arm, across your neck or off your shoulder.
In a frontal crash, your body would move
too far forward. That would increase the
chance of head and neck injuries. The seat
belt would also apply too much force to the
ribs or abdomen, which could severely
injure internal organs such as your liver or
spleen.
Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to Occupant safety
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X
Touch recessed sensor surface 0002on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface 0002.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
closed.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface 0002on the
door handle. Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if a side
window can no longer be closed fully.
X Close all the doors.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed. (Y page 80)
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed (Y page 80).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Problems with the side windows
Problem: aside window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.
X Remove the objects.
X Close the side window.
Problem :aside window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. G
WARNING
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately afte rthe window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature. G
WARNING
Pulling and holding the switch to close the
door window immediately after it had been
blocked two times will cause the door window
to close without the anti-entrapment feature
for as long as you hold the switch. Roof
Important safety notes
For safety reasons, the roof can only be
opened or closed when the vehicle is
stationary. 82
RoofOpening/closing

!
To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not to be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
i The head restraints are equipped with the
NECK-PRO system (Y page 47). For this
reason, it is not possible to remove the
head restraints from the seats.
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop. Adjusting the seats manually Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
X
Lift handle 0002and slide the seat forwards
or backwards.
X Release lever 0002again.
Make sure that you hear the seat engage in
position.
Backrest angle X
Relieve the pressure on the backrest.
X Pull handle 0003and adjust the backrest to
the desired angle.
X Release handle 0003again.
The backrest must audibly engage.
Seat height X
Pull handle 0023upwards or push it down
repeatedly until the seat has reached the
desired height. Adjusting the seats electrically
0002
Backrest angle
0003 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
0023 Seat cushion angle
0022 Seat height
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 100).94
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors