2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER Owners Manual

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To lock
X Turn the emergency key element clockwise
as far as it will go to position 1.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element anti-clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Make sure that the doors and the boot lid
are locked.
X Insert emergency key element into the key
(Y page 86).
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not primed. Boot
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, especially when braking or abruptly changing directions.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle.
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
! Only close the boot once the roof is low-
ered completely. Otherwise, you could
damage the roof.
i Opening dimensions of the boot lid
(Y page 629).
i When the soft top is open, you can use
loading aid (Y page 546) to raise the folded
soft top when loading it into the boot. For
this purpose, you can also open the boot
separator.
The boot separator must be closed again
after loading. Otherwise, the soft top can
no longer be closed.
You can unlock the boot lid when the vehicle
is stationary and the roof is fully opened or
closed.
Do not leave the key in the boot. You could
otherwise lock yourself out.
The boot lid can be:
R opened and closed from outside
R opened and closed automatically from out-
side (vehicles with boot lid remote closing
feature)
R opened and closed automatically from
inside (vehicles with boot lid remote closing
feature)
R opened, closed or stopped during opera-
tion without the use of your hands (vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS)
R locked separately
R unlocked with the emergency key element Boot lid reversing feature
The boot lid is equipped with an automatic
reversing feature. It reacts if a solid object
obstructs or restricts the boot lid during the 94
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closing procedure. The boot lid opens again
automatically. The automatic reversing func-
tion is only an aid and is not a substitute for
your attentiveness to the boot lid while it is
closing. G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 8 mm of the closing path
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area.
If someone is trapped:
R press the Fbutton on the key, or
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door, or
R press the closing or locking button on the
boot lid, or
R pull the boot lid handle Opening/closing from the outside
Opening X
Press the %button on the key.
X Pull handle :.
X Raise the boot lid.
i When the soft top is open, you can use
loading aid (Y page 546)to raise the folded
soft top when loading it into the boot. For this purpose, you can also open the boot
separator.
The boot separator must be closed again
after loading. Otherwise, the roof can no
longer be closed.
Closing X
Pull the boot lid down using recess :.
X Lock the vehicle if necessary with the &
button on the key or with KEYLESS-GO.
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
boot, the boot lid cannot be locked. It then
opens again. Opening/closing automatically from
the outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. More-
over, people, e.g. children, may be standing in the closing area or may enter the closing area
during the closing process. There is a risk of
injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R press the Fbutton on the key.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door. Boot
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R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate.
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
i Opening dimensions of the boot lid
(Y page 629).
Opening You can automatically open the boot lid using
the handle in the boot lid.
X If the boot is unlocked, pull the boot lid
handle and release it again immediately.
Vehicles with the boot lid remote closing fea-
ture: the boot lid can also be opened auto-
matically with the key.
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the key
until the boot lid opens.
Closing :
Closing button
; Locking button
X To close: press closing button :in the
boot lid. Vehicles with boot lid remote closing feature
and KEYLESS-GO: you can simultaneously
close the boot lid and lock the vehicle.
X Press locking button ;in the boot lid.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside
the vehicle, the boot lid closes and the vehi-
cle locks.
i If a key with KEYLESS-GO is detected in
the boot, the boot lid opens again after it is
closed. It does not lock. HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle exhaust system can become very
hot. If you use HANDS-FREE ACCESS, you
could burn yourself by touching the exhaust
system. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you only make a leg movement
within the detection range of sensors.
! If the key is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following situa-
tions, for example, could lead to the unin-
tentional opening of the boot:
R using a car wash
R using a high-pressure cleaner
Make sure that the key is at least 2 maway
from the vehicle.
General notes With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS, you can open or close the boot lid or
stop the procedure without using your hands.
This is useful if you have your hands full. To do
this, make a kicking movement under the
bumper with your foot.
Observe the following points:
R Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your
person. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in
the rear detection range of the vehicle.
R When making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the 96
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ground and that there is sufficient clear-
ance to the rear of the vehicle. You could
otherwise lose your balance, e.g. on ice. R
Always ensure that you only make a kicking
movement within the detection range of
sensors :.
R Stand at least 30 cm away from the rear
area while doing so.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement. Oth-
erwise, the sensors may not function cor-
rectly.
R HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
when the engine is started.
R If a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear
detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HANDS-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered. The boot
lid could thus be opened or closed unin-
tentionally, for example, if you:
- set something down or lift something
behind the vehicle
- polish the rear of the vehicle
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in such situations. This will
prevent the unintentional opening/closing
of the boot.
R Dirt caused by road salt around sensors :
may restrict functionality.
R Using HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a pros-
thetic leg may restrict functionality. Operation
X
To open/close: kick into sensor detection
range :under the bumper with your leg.
You will hear a warning tone while the boot lid is opening or closing.
X If the boot lid does not open after sev-
eral attempts: wait at least ten seconds
then move your leg under the bumper once
again.
i If you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the boot lid does not open or
close. Repeat the leg movement more
quickly if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
R move your foot in sensor detection
range :under the bumper, or
R pull the handle on the outside of the boot lid
or
R press the closing button in the boot lid or
R press the Fbutton on the key
If the boot lid closing procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the boot lid will open.
If the boot lid opening procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the boot lid will close. Boot
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Opening/closing automatically from
the inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. In addi-
tion, people may be standing in the closing
area or may enter the closing area, e.g. chil-
dren, during the closing procedure. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of theclosing area during the closing process.
Release the remote operating switch imme-
diately if somebody becomes trapped. To re-
open the tailgate pull on the remote operating
switch. G
WARNING
The boot lid can be automatically opened or
closed even if the key is not in the vehicle. If
children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could activate the functions. There is a
risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
i Opening dimensions of the boot lid
(Y page 629).
Opening and closing X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
boot lid :until the boot lid opens.
X To close: press remote operating switch
for boot lid :until the boot lid is closed.
You can open and close the boot lid from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked. Locking the boot separately
The separate boot locking function is only
available in certain countries.
You can lock the boot separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the boot remains locked and cannot be opened.
X Close the boot lid.
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 86). 1
Basic position
2 To lock
X Insert the emergency key element into the
boot lid lock as far as the stop.
X Turn the emergency key element clockwise
from position 1to position 2.
X Pull out the emergency key element.
X Insert emergency key element into the key
(Y page 86). 98
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Unlocking the boot (emergency key
element)
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the boot lid, the anti-theft
alarm system will be triggered (Y page 79).
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 86).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
boot lid lock as far as the stop. 1
Basic position
2 To unlock
X Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise from position 1as far as it will
go to position 2.
X Pull the boot lid handle.
The boot is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back to
position 1and remove it.
X Insert emergency key element into the key
(Y page 86).
i When you lock the vehicle (Y
page 93),
the boot is also locked. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again. G
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they oper-
ate the side windows, particularly when unat- tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Side window reversing feature
The front side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the upward movement of
one of the front side windows during the auto- matic closing process, the side window opens again automatically. During the manual clos-
ing process, the side window only opens
again automatically after the corresponding
switch is released. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid, not a substi-
tute for your attention when closing the side
window. Side windows
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G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R while resetting
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing, make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If someone
becomes trapped, press the switch to open
the side window again. Opening and closing the side win-
dows
Opening and closing the side windows
in the front The switches for the side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch for
the front-passenger side window on the front- passenger door.
The switches on the driver's door take prec-
edence. :
Left
; Right
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X To open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding button.
X To open fully: press the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic closing is started. X
To close manually: pull the corresponding
button and hold it.
X To close fully: pull the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic closing is started.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the corresponding switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after you switch off the engine. This
function remains active for five minutes or
until the driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
Opening/closing the rear side windows X
To open: open the front side window on the
corresponding side (Y page 100).
X Press the corresponding switch again and
release.
The corresponding rear side window opens
fully.
X To stop the rear side windows: briefly
pull the corresponding switch up and
release.
X To close: close the front side window on
the corresponding side (Y page 100).
X Pull the respective switch and hold it.
The corresponding rear side window will
continue to close until you release the
switch. Opening and closing all side windows
Using the switch on the centre console Using the switch on the centre console, you
can close all side windows simultaneously.
X
Open the cover on the lower centre con-
sole.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover. 100
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X
To open all side windows: press
switch :to the point of resistance.
X To open all side windows fully: press
switch :beyond the point of resistance.
All side windows open simultaneously.
i If, after opening the windows, you close
one side window using the button in the
door control panel:
R the front side window closes first and
R then the corresponding rear side window
closes
X To close all side windows: pull switch:.
All side windows begin the closing proce-
dure simultaneously. The rear side win-
dows close after the front side windows.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
fully closed.
Using the key G
WARNING
When using convenience closing, you could
become trapped within the sweep of the clos- ing window. There is a risk of injury.
Monitor the entire closing procedure when
using convenience closing. When closing,
make sure that no one has any parts of the
body within the closing area.
If someone is trapped: X Release the &button immediately.
X Press and hold the %button until the
side windows open again. You can use the key to open or close all side
windows simultaneously.
X Close the roof (Y page 104).
X Open the boot separator (Y page 105).
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the
tip of the key at the door handle on the
driver's door.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the key must
be within 2 m of the vehicle.
X To open all side windows: press the%
button on the key until the side windows
are fully opened.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the %button.
X To close all side windows: press the&
button on the key until the side windows
are fully closed.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the &button.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO G
WARNING
When using convenience closing, you could
become trapped within the sweep of the clos- ing window. There is a risk of injury.
Monitor the entire closing procedure when
using convenience closing. When closing,
make sure that no one has any parts of the
body within the closing area.
If someone is trapped: X Release the recessed sensor surface on the
door handle immediately.
X Pull the door handle immediately and hold
it until the side windows open again.
With KEYLESS-GO you can close all side win-
dows simultaneously. The KEYLESS-GO key
must be outside the vehicle. All the doors
must be closed. Side windows
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