2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER navigation

Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) .............................................. .202
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 199
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ....................................... 299
Navigation messages ..................... 299
Traffic announcements .................. 299
AIR FLOW .......................................... .144
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Setting .......................................... .150
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .151
Setting the centre air vents ........... 150
Setting the side air vents .............. .150
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 117
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 55
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 52
Sidebag ............................................ 54
Triggering ......................................... 51
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 117
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 151
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 79
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 79
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternate route .................................. 357
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Setting the colour (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 241 AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 168
SETUP ............................................ 168
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 244
Anti-glare film ................................... .559
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 181
Ashtray ............................................... 549
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .237
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .237
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .567
Hiding a service message .............. 567
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 567
Service message ............................ 566
Special service requirements ......... 567
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function .......................................... .79
Interior motion sensor .....................80
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
Tow-away protectio n ........................80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 238
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................ .214
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 462
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain-ment System) ................................ 528
Audio DVD
Pause function ............................... 474
Playback options ........................... 478
Safety notes .................................. 468
Setting the audio format ................ 478
Stop function ................................. 474
Switching to ................................... 472
Audio menu (COMAND Online) ......... 463
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 234 Index
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Authorised workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 159
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 159
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 127
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............ .167
Automatic drive program .............. .169
Changing gear ............................... 167
Display message ............................ 269
Driving tips ................................... .167
Emergency running mode .............. 173
Engaging the park position ............ 164
Kickdown ....................................... 167
Manual drive program .................... 169
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 170
Overview ........................................ 163
Problem (fault) ............................... 173
Program selector button ................ 167
Pulling away ................................... 158
Selector lever ................................ 163
Starting the engine ........................ 157
Steering wheel gearshift paddle s... 169
Transmission position display ........ 165
Transmission positions .................. 166
Automatic transmission emer-
gency running mode ......................... 173
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 500
Switching to ................................... 500
AUX (video)
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 516
Setting the volume and sound ....... 517
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 517
Switching to ................................... 517
AUX jacks ........................................... 521
CD/DVD drive ............................... 521
Avoiding an area ................................ 379 B
Back button ....................................... 296
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 72
Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 87
Important safety notes .................... 87
Replacing ......................................... 88
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 584
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 582
Jump starting ................................. 586
Overview ........................................ 582
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt force limiter
Activation ......................................... 60
Function ........................................... 60
Belt tensioner
Activation ......................................... 51
Function ........................................... 60
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 374
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth®
Activating audio mode ................... 491
Activating/deactivating ................. 313
Conditions (telephone) .................. 389
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 393
Connecting audio devices .............. 488
Device list ...................................... 489
Entering the passcode ................... 391
External authorisation .................... 392
General information ....................... 313
Interface ........................................ 388
Introduction ................................... 388
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 490
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 390
Setting s......................................... 313
Telephone basic menu ................... 394
Telephony ...................................... 389
Telephony notes ............................ 387
Bluetooth® audio basic display ....... 4916
Index

Seat cove
r..................................... 573
Sensors ......................................... 571
Steering wheel ............................... 573
Trim pieces .................................... 573
Washing by hand ........................... 569
Wheels ........................................... 570
Windows ........................................ 570
Wiper blades .................................. 571
Wooden trim .................................. 573
Category list (music search) ............ 481
CD
Copy protection ............................. 480
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 476
General information ....................... 480
Inserting ........................................ 469
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 528
Multisession .................................. 479
Notes on compact discs ................ 480
Pause function ............................... 474
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 469
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 528
Safety notes .................................. 468
Selecting a media type .................. 474
Selecting a track ............................ 475
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 299
Switching to ................................... 472
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 478
CD player/CD changer(on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
CD/DVD ..................................... 469, 470
Ejecting (DVD drive) ....................... 470
Ejecting (DVD single drive) ............ 469
Inserting (DVD changer )................ 469
Inserting (DVD single drive) ........... 469
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 242
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 85
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 45
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 46
Upper section .................................. 44 Changing direction
............................ 352
Announcement phase .................... 352
Change of direction phase ............. 352
Preparation phase ......................... 352
Changing the character set .............. 307
Changing the picture format (TV,
video) .................................................. 502
Character ........................................... 305
Changing the character set ............ 305
Changing the languag e.................. 304
Deleting ......................................... 305
Moving the cursor .......................... 305
Switching to letters ........................ 304
Characters ......................................... 305
Entering ......................................... 305
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 303
Entering (navigation) ...................... 305
Charge maintenance socket ............ 552
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 63
ISOFIX .............................................. 64
On the front-passenger sea t............ 62
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Recommendations ........................... 67
Suitable positions ............................ 65
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 61
Restraint systems ............................ 61
Cigarette lighter ................................ 550
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 571
Climate control
Adjusting airflow (AIR FLOW) ......... 144
Controlling automaticall y............... 144
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 142
Demisting the windows .................. 147
Demisting the windscreen ............. 146
Important safety notes .................. 140
Indicator lamp ................................ 144
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 141
Overview of systems ...................... 140 8
Index

Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 548
Important safety notes .................. 548 D
DAB radio (Digital Audio Broad-
casting) Selecting a station ........................ .464
see Radio
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier ................................ 479, 484
Audio DVD ..................................... 479
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 484
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth® (SAP
profile) .......................................... .423
Data roaming
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth® (SAP profile) ..................... .424
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................ .127
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Declarations of conformity ................. 33
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 241
Interior lighting .............................. 241
Delete button ..................................... 297
Destination ........................................ 370
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 370
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 358
Entering a destination by address .. 326
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 333
Entering a POI ................................ 338
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 334
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps .............................................. 335
Saving ............................................ 369 Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 332
Selecting from the list of last des- tinations ......................................... 333
Selecting storage options .............. 370
Storing after destination entry ....... 369
Storing during route guidance ....... 369
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 371
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 330
Previous destinations .................... 372
Diagnostics connection ......................33
Dialling a number (telephone) .......... 397
Digital speedometer .........................232
Digital teletext (MHEG-5) .................. 508
Digital TV channels ........................... 506
Programme preview ....................... 506
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 255
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 126
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 240
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Disc
CD/DVD ........................................ 480
MP3 ............................................... 479
DISC button
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3mode ............................................. 472
Activating Bluetooth® Audio ......... 492
Switching on the Media Interface .. 495
Switching to the MUSIC REGIS-
TER ................................................ 484
Display
Selecting the design ..................... .310
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .260
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 272
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 566
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 247
Engine ............................................ 258
General information ....................... 247
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 247
Key ................................................ 272 10
Index

Harman/kardon® Logic 7® sur-
round sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon® surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 272
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 117
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 115
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headbag
Display message ............................ 255
Operation ........................................ .55
Heading up (navigation) ................... 374
Headlamp
Cleaning system (function) ............ 131
Cleaning system (notes) ............... .628
Headlamps
Misting up ...................................... 133
Topping up the cleaning system .... 566
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 523
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 569
Hill start assist .................................. 158
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 197
Deactivating ................................... 197
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................ .196
Home address ........................... 330, 332
Entering and saving ....................... 330
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 332 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 79
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 281
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 283
Engine diagnostics ......................... 280
SPORT handling mode ................... 278 Indicator lamp
................................... 523
Remote control .............................. 523
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 256
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 40
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 42
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 228
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 240
Display message ............................ 257
Overview ........................................ 131
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 240
Interface (USB, iPod®)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting ................................. 134
Automatic control system .............. 134
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Emergency lighting ........................ 135
Manual control ............................... 135
Overview ........................................ 134
Reading lamp ................................. 134
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 241
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 241
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 81
Function .......................................... .80
Priming ............................................ 80
Switching off .................................... 81
Inter-
net ......................4 54, 457, 458, 459, 460
Calling up the carousel view .......... 454
Conditions for access .................... 432
Creating a favourite ....................... 459
Entering the URL ............................ 454
Favourites manager ....................... 459
Favourites menu ............................ 460
Menu functions .............................. 457
Opening favourites ......................... 458 Index
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Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 241
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 182
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 194
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
LINGUATRONIC .................................. 312
Setting s......................................... 312
List of access data ............................ 437
New provider ................................. 437
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders ......................................... 434, 435
Calling up ....................................... 434
Empty ............................................ 434
With the selected provider ............. 435
Load/eject button ............................. 469
Loading aid (boot)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 546
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 92
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 242
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND Online) .......... 319 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 598
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 109
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/of f........................... 130
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 372 Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 375
City model ..................................... 376
Geo-coordinate display .................. 375
Heading ......................................... 374
Information in the display .............. 375
Map settings .................................. 373
Moving ........................................... 373
North orientation ........................... 374
Notes ............................................. 372
POI symbols ................................... 374
RDS-TMC display
s......................... 365
Road display .................................. 375
Saving the crosshair position ......... 373
Showing the map data version ....... 382
Topographical map ........................ 376
Updating ........................................ 382
Updating process ........................... 383
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 570
Media Inter-
fac
e ........................... 494, 495, 496, 497, 499
Alphabetical track selection .......... 498
Basic menu .................................... 495
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 494
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 516
Connection options ....................... 494
iPod® ............................................ 494
Mode ............................................. 494
MP3 player .................................... 494
Notes for the MP3 player ............... 499
Playback options ........................... 499
Selecting categories ...................... 497
Selecting folders ............................ 497
Selecting music files ...................... 496
Selecting playlists .......................... 497
Switching on .................................. 495
USB mass storage device .............. 494
see Separate operating instructions
Media list ........................................... 474
Memory card (audio) ......................... 234
Memory function ............................... 123
Mercedes-Benz Contact .................... 427 Index
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Mercedes-Benz emergency call
system
Automatic emergency call ............. 430
Conditions ..................................... 429
Displays in the COMAND display ... 432
Manual emergency call .................. 431
Overview ........................................ 429
Service availability in Europe ......... 429
Transmitted data ........................... 431
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 247
Messages
see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 398
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in sun visor)
Mobile phone ............................. 390, 391
Authorising ................................... .391
Connecting (Bluetooth® inter-
face) .............................................. 390
Connecting the telephone module with Bluetooth® (SAP profile) ....... .421
De-authorising ............................... 393
Disconnecting the telephone
module with Bluetooth® (SAP
profile) .......................................... .426
External authorisation .................... 392
Frequencies ................................... 620
Installation ..................................... 620
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 551
Registering (authorising) ................ 391
Transmission output (maximum ).... 620
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 86
MOExtended tyres ............................. 578
Motorway information ...................... 376
Motorway mode ................................ 132
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 480
Copyright ....................................... 480
Disc ............................................... 479
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 476
File systems ................................... 479 Formats ......................................... 479
Notes ............................................. 479
Operating ....................................... 234
Pause function ............................... 474
Playback options ........................... 478
Safety notes .................................. 468
Selecting a media type .................. 474
Selecting a track ............................ 475
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 299
Switching to ................................... 472
Multifunction display
Function/note s............................. 230
Permanent display ......................... 239
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 299
Operating the on-board compute r..2 29
Overview .......................................... 43
Selecting a TV channel .................. 504
Multisession CD ................................ 479
MUSIC REGIS-
TER ............................ .484, 485, 486, 487
Copying music data ....................... 485
Deleting all music file s................... 486
Deleting individual music files ....... 487
General notes ................................ 484
Memory space info ........................ 486
Playback options ........................... 487
Switching on .................................. 484
Music search ..................................... 481
My address ........................................ 368 N
Navigation Adjusting the volume of the navi-
gation announcements .................. 299
Alternative route ............................ 357
Avoiding an area ............................ 379
Basic settings ................................ 325
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 357
Compass function .......................... 381
Destination memory ...................... 368
Destination/route download ......... 444
Displaying destination informa-
tion (arrival time, distance to des-
tination) ......................................... 358 18
Index

Dynamic route guidance/Live
Traffic Information ........................
.363
Dynamic route guidance/TMC ....... 363
Entering a destination .................... 326
Entering a destination by address .. 326
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 333
Entering a POI ................................ 338
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 305
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 330
General notes ................................ 323
GPS reception ................................ 323
Important safety notes .................. 323
Lane recommendation ................... 353
List of areas ................................... 380
Map settings .................................. 372
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Motorway information ................... 376
Off-road/off-map (off-road desti-
nation) .......................................... .362
Previous destinations .................... 371
Repeating announcements ............ 355
Route guidance .............................. 351
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 332
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 333
Selecting your home address ....... .332
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 452
Setting route options (avoiding:
motorways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) .......................................... .325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................ 325
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 324
Starting route calculation .............. 329
Switching announcements on/
off ................................................. .355
Switching on .................................. 324
Navigation announcements ............. 299
Switching off .................................. 299
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 57
Resetting after being triggered ....... .57Network provider
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth® (SAP profile) ...................... 424
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 218
Cleaning ......................................... 572
Display message ............................ 262
Function/note s............................. 217
Problem (fault) ............................... 220
Showing the image on the
COMAND display ........................... 322
Switching automatic activation
on/of f............................................ 322
North orientation (navigation) ......... 374
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 154 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 52
Important safety notes .................... 50
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ................................................. 51
Odometer
see Trip meter
Off-map .............................................. 363
Off-road .............................................. 362
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 244
Assistance menu ........................... 237
Audio menu ................................... 234
Convenience submenu .................. 243
Display messages .......................... 247
Displaying a service message ........ 567
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
Factory setting submenu ............... 244
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 239
Light submenu ............................... 239
Menu overview .............................. 231
Message memory .......................... 247
Navigation menu ............................ 233
Operating the TV ............................ 235
Operating video DVD ..................... 235 Index
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