2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER inflation pressure

A
ABC (Active Body Control) ................ 142
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 231
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 55
Indicator lamp ................................ 255
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 227
Accessory weight .............................. 205
Accidents ........................................... 101
Air bags ........................................... 39
Distance warning function .............140
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............168
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Active Body Control
see ABC
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 306
Gasoline ......................................... 307
Address change ................................... 20
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 190
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 234, 253
Air bags ................................................ 39
Emergency call upon deployment ..168
Front, driver and passenger .............41
Head-thorax ..................................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 42
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 229
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ...................33, 43, 266
Safety guidelines ............................. 40
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 306
Air distribution .................................. 153
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 205
Air pump (electric) ............................ 280
Air recirculation mode ...................... 154
AIRSCARF neck-level heating ............. 84Air vents ............................................. 151
Air volume .......................................... 153
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool
kit) .............................................. 224, 279
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ......................................... 116
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 308
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 63
Anti-theft alarm system ...................63
Immobilizer ...................................... 63
Tow-away alarm ............................... 64
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment ....................162
Ashtray ............................................... 166
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 205
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 119
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 86
Automatic central locking .......... 73, 126
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 90
Automatic interior lighting control .... 94
Automatic locking when driving ...... 126
Automatic shift program .................. 106
Automatic transmission ................... 103
Automatic shift program ................106
Gear range indicator ......................106
Gear ranges ................................... 106
Gear selector lever ........................103
Hill-start assist system ..................142
Kickdown ....................................... 105
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..111
Manual shift program ..................... 109
One-touch gearshifting ..................108
Program mode indicator ................107
Program mode selector dial
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Clock ..................................................... 28
Cockpit ................................................. 28
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 205
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) .......... 303
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination switch ............................ 92
Control system .................................. 113
Multifunction display .....................114
Multifunction steering wheel .........113
Resetting to factory settings ..........121
Control system menus ...................... 115
AMG ............................................... 116
Audio/DVD .................................... 119
Distronic ........................................ 120
Navigation ..................................... 120
Settings ......................................... 121
Standard display ............................ 116
Telephone ...................................... 129
Trip computer ................................ 128
Vehicle status message memory ...120
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 127
Instrument cluster .........................122
Lighting .......................................... 124
Vehicle ........................................... 126
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 127
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 127
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............308
Capacities ...................................... 304
Checking level ............................... 184
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 244
Temperature gauge ........................ 112
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Corner-illuminating lamps .................. 93
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
Cruise control .................................... 130
Activating ....................................... 131
Canceling ....................................... 132
Changing the set speed .................132
Last stored speed ..........................132
Lever .............................................. 131Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 232
Resume function ............................ 132
Setting current speed ....................131
Cup holders ........................................ 164
Curb weight ....................................... 205
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 22
Customer Relations Department ....... 22
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 22
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 90
Switching on or off ......................... 124
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 153
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......153
Rear window .................................. 155
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 125
Interior lighting .............................. 126
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 101
With starting .................................... 99
Digital clock
see Clock
Digital speedometer ......................... 116
Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 197
Displays
Digital speedometer ......................116
Distronic ........................................ 135
Maintenance service indicator .......214
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 226
Multifunction display .....................114
Outside temperature ...................... 116
Symbol messages ..........................237
Text messages ............................... 227
Trip computer ................................ 128
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Limiting .......................................... 108
Shifting into optimal ......................109
Gear selector lever ............................ 103
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Gearshift pattern ........................... 103
Lock ......................................... 99, 103
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 234
Shifting procedure .........................104
Transmission position indicator .....104
Transmission positions ..................104
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 161
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 206
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 206
H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 220
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 92
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 93
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps .............89
Automatic headlamp mode ..............90
Bi-Xenon .................................. 89, 272
Cleaning lenses ............................. 218
Cleaning system .............................. 93
Daytime running lamp mode ............90
Delayed shut-off ............................ 125
High-beam flasher ............................ 92
High-beam headlamps .....................92
Low-beam headlamps ......................90
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Replacing bulbs ............................. 271
Switch .............................................. 89
Headliner, cleaning and care of ....... 220
Head restraints .................................... 80
Adjustment ...................................... 80
Head-thorax air bags ........................... 42
Height adjustment
Seats ............................................... 80
High-beam flasher ............................... 92
High-beam headlamps ................ 92, 272
Indicator lamp ............................ 31, 32
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
High-performance brake system ..... 211
Hill-start assist system ..................... 142
Hood ................................................... 180
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Horn ...................................................... 28
Hydroplaning ..................................... 212
I
Identification labels .......................... 294
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 295
Ignition ..................................... 78, 79, 99
Immobilizer .......................................... 63
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle ........................ 35, 72
Instrument cluster ...................... 30, 111
Illumination .................................... 112
Lamps ............................................ 254
Multifunction display .....................114
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting ................................... 94
Delayed shut-off ............................ 126
Reading lamps ................................. 94
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 86
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
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Intermittent wiping ............................. 95
Rain sensor ...................................... 95
J
Jack ..................................................... 225
Jump starting ..................................... 285
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 72
Replacing ......................................... 72
Unlocking/locking manually ..........267
Valet locking .................................... 77
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................71
Checking batteries ...........................71
Factory setting ........................... 69, 71
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 71
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 69
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 71
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 69
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....70
Locking/unlocking ........................... 68
Loss of ............................................. 72
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 242
Opening, trunk ................................. 73
Remote control ................................ 68
Replacing ......................................... 72
Replacing batteries ........................269
Restoring to factory setting .......69, 71
Selective setting ........................69, 71
Starter switch positions ...................78
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ...................79
Kickdown ........................................... 105
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 111
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 206
Knee bag .............................................. 42
L
Labels
Certification ................................... 294
Emission control information .........295
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 193
Tire inflation pressure ....................188
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................89
Front .............................................. 272
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Rear ............................................... 272
Switching on/off .............................. 89
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS ................................... 31, 32, 255
Brakes ..................................... 30, 255
Coolant .......................................... 263
Distance warning
lamp .............................. 135, 140, 262
Engine
malfunction
.......................................... 31, 32, 263
ESP ®
................................ 30, 259, 260
ESP ®
OFF ........................... 31, 32, 259, 261
Fog lamps ........................................ 91
Fuel tank
reserve .............................. 31, 32, 262
High-beam
headlamps
............................................ 31, 32, 92
Instrument cluster ...................30, 254
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................265
Passenger front air bag
off ...................................... 33, 43, 266
Roll bar .......................................... 258
Seat belt
telltale
.................................... 31, 32, 48, 256
SPORT handling mode .....................31
SRS ............................. 31, 32, 38, 257
Turn signals ..................................... 30
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License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 251
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 220
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 89
Daytime running lamp mode ............90
Exterior ............................................ 89
Interior ............................................. 94
Limp-home mode .............................. 111
Load assist ......................................... 164
Load index (tires) ...................... 201, 206
Locator lighting ................................. 125
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 71
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 69
Manually ........................................ 269
SmartKey ......................................... 68
Loss of
Key .................................................. 72
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 294
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 90
Exterior lamp switch ........................89
Switching on .................................... 90
Lubricants .......................................... 303
Luggage cover ................................... 158
Lumbar support ................................... 81
M
Maintenance ........................................ 20
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................214
Service indicator message .............214
Service term exceeded ..................214
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 90
Manual shift program ....................... 109
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 206
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 206
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 206
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 162
Memory function ................................. 88
Menus see Control system menus
Mirrors .................................................. 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 86
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ................86
Interior rear view mirror ...................86
Memory function .............................. 88
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 88
Vanity mirror .................................. 165
MOExtended system ......................... 283
MOExtended tires ..................... 283, 300
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 307
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat ................................ 82
Multifunction display ........................ 114
Symbol messages ..........................237
Text messages ............................... 227
Vehicle status messages ...............226
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) .............231
ABS ................................................ 227
Active headlamps .......................... 249
Advanced TPMS ..................... 234, 253
Air bags ......................................... 229
Alternator ...................................... 247
Automatic transmission .................234
Battery ........................................... 247
Brake fluid ..................................... 239
Brake pads ..................................... 238
Check engine ................................. 244
Coolant .......................................... 244
Corner-illuminating lamps ..............252
Cruise control ................................ 232
Distronic ........................................ 232
Doors ............................................. 241
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 243
Engine oil ....................................... 247
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ESP®
.............................................. 228
Fog lamps .............................. 250, 252
Gas cap .......................................... 249
Gear selector lever ........................234
High-beam lamps ........................... 251
Hood .............................................. 241
License plate lamps .......................251
Light sensor ................................... 251
Low-beam lamps ............................ 251
Parking brake ................................ 239
Parking lamps ................................ 251
Passenger front air bag ..................229
Reserve fuel ................................... 249
Retractable hardtop .......................241
Reverse lamp ................................. 249
Roll bar .................................... 51, 240
Side marker lamps .........................250
SmartKey ....................................... 242
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........242
SRS ................................................ 240
Tail lamps ...................................... 252
Tele Aid .......................................... 240
Tire inflation pressure ............234, 253
Tire pressure monitor ....................234
Tires ...................................... 234, 253
Trunk ............................................. 241
Turn signals ................................... 253
Washer fluid ................................... 243
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 84
Buttons .......................................... 113
Cleaning ......................................... 220
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........85, 127
Gearshift control ............................ 108
Memory function .............................. 88
Overview .......................................... 27
N
Navigation menu ............................... 120
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions
Nets, parcel ....................................... 161
Night security illumination .............. 125
Normal occupant weight .................. 206
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) ................................................... 295
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)
Occupant distribution ....................... 206
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 39
Children and air bags .......................39
Children in the vehicle .....................51
Fastening the seat belts ................... 48
Infant and child restraint systems .... 52
Introduction ..................................... 38
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp .......................... 43, 266
Roll bar ............................................ 51
Seat belts .................................. 40, 46
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ................................................ 43
Self-test ........................................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 115
Oil, oil level see Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 108
Operating safety .................................. 21
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 218
Overhead control panel ...................... 35
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 216
Paintwork code ................................. 295
Panic alarm .......................................... 54
Panorama roof
Sunshade ....................................... 160
Parcel nets ......................................... 161
Parking ............................................... 101
Parktronic system ..........................144
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
Parking brake .................................... 102
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
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Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................87
Transmission position ....................104
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............218
Malfunction .................................... 147
Minimum distance .........................146
Sensor range ................................. 145
Switching on/off ........................... 147
System sensors ............................. 145
Warning indicators ...................28, 146
Parts service ...................................... 294
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger front air bag ...................... 41
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 229
Passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp ....................... 33, 43, 266
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 209
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 220
Power assistance .............................. 210
Power closing assist for trunk lid ...... 78
Power outlet ...................................... 166
Power seats see Seats
Power washer .................................... 216
Power windows ................................... 96
Cleaning ......................................... 219
Door windows .................................. 97
Operation ......................................... 96
Rear side windows ...........................97
Synchronizing .................................. 98
Practical hints ................................... 224
Problems
While driving .................................. 101
With vehicle ..................................... 22
With wipers ...................................... 96
Product information ............................ 19
Production options weight ............... 206Program mode selector dial
(SL 63 AMG)
Automatic shift program ................107
Manual shift program ..................... 109
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift
program ................................. 106, 107
Manual shift program ..................... 109
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 206
R
RACE START (SL 63 AMG) ................. 141
RACETIMER ........................................ 117
Radio
Selecting stations ..........................119
Radio transmitters ............................ 213
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 304
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear window defroster ..................... 155
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 187, 206
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 306
Refueling ............................................ 178
Regular checks .................................. 180
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 171
Replacing
Key .................................................. 72
Replacing bulbs ................................. 271
Reporting safety defects .................... 22
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Warning
lamp .................................. 31, 32, 262
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Tire Identification Numbersee TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking ........................................ 189
Important notes on ........................188
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap ................................................ 188
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar .....193
Tire labeling ....................................... 200
Tire load rating .................................. 206
Tire ply composition and material
used .................................................... 207
Tires ........................................... 186, 299
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ............................................ 190
Air pressure ................................... 187
Care and maintenance ...................197
Cleaning ......................................... 198
Direction of rotation, spinning .......197
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 188
Inflation pressure ........................... 189
Information placard .......................193
Inspection ...................................... 198
Labeling ......................................... 200
Load index ............................. 201, 206
Load rating .................................... 206
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 234, 253
MOExtended .................................. 300
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 207
Problems under-/overinflation ......189
Retreads ........................................ 186
Rims and tires (technical data) ......299
Rotation ......................................... 200
Service life ..................................... 198
Sizes .............................................. 299
Snow chains .................................. 208
Speed rating .......................... 202, 207
Storing ........................................... 198
Temperature .......................... 188, 200
Terminology ................................... 205
Tire Identification Number .............207
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunctiontelltale
.......................................... 31, 32, 265
Traction ................................. 199, 207
Tread ............................................. 207
Tread depth ........................... 198, 207
Treadwear ...................................... 199
Treadwear indicators .............198, 207
Vehicle maximum load on ..............207
Wear pattern .................................. 200
Winter tires ............................ 207, 299
Tire speed rating ....................... 202, 207
Total load limit ................................... 207
Tow-away alarm .................................. 64
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 288
Vehicle ........................................... 287
Towing eye bolt ................................. 288
Traction ...................................... 199, 207
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 184
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions .................... 104
Traveling abroad ............................... 212
Tread (tires) ....................................... 207
Tread depth (tires) .................... 198, 207
Treadwear .......................................... 199
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 198, 207
Trip computer menu ......................... 128
Trip odometer, resetting ................... 113
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 75
Load assist .................................... 164
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 241
Opening ........................................... 73
Opening/closing system ...........74, 76
Trunk lid emergency release ............77
Unlocking manually .......................268
Valet locking .................................... 77
Turning off the engine ...................... 102
Turn signals ......................................... 92
Cleaning lenses ............................. 218
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