2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER buttons

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WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If someone is trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel and the driver's seat, you
and other vehicle occupants – particularly
children – could become trapped. There is a
risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the seat and
the steering wheel.
If someone is trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R press one of the memory function memory
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped. G
WARNING
If you use openings in the bodywork or
detachable parts as steps, you could:
R slip and/or fall
R damage the vehicle and cause yourself to
fall.
There is a danger of injury. Always use secure climbing aids, e.g. a suita-
ble ladder.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board com-
puter (Y page 243).
Position of the steering wheel when the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is active The steering wheel tilts upwards if you:
R remove the key from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is
in position 1
R open the driver's door and the key is in
position 0or 1in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for driv-
ing The steering wheel is moved to the previously
set position if:
R the driver's door is closed and
R you insert the key into the ignition lock
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
If you close the driver's door with the key
inserted in the ignition lock, the steering
wheel is automatically moved to the previ-
ously set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function (Y page 123).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is steering wheel
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Control panel for THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control (2-zone)
:
To set the temperature, left (Y page 145)
; To set climate control to automatic mode (Y page 144)
= To demist the windscreen (Y page 146)
? To activate/deactivate the residual heat function (Y page 149)
A To activate/deactivate cooling with air dehumidification (Y page 142)
B To switch the rear window heating on/off (Y page 147)
C To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 146)
D To set the temperature, right (Y page 145)
E To switch climate control on/off (Y page 142)
F To set the air distribution (Y page 145)
G To set the airflow (Y page 146)
H To adjust the airflow (Y page 144)
I To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 148)Information about using
THERMOTRONIC automatic climate
control
Automatic climate control The following contains instructions and rec-
ommendations to enable you to get the most
out of your THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control.
R Activate climate control using the Ãand
¿ buttons on the control panel of the climate control. The indicator lamps in
the
à and¿ buttons light up.
R In automatic mode, the ñbutton on the
climate control panel may be used to addi- tionally adjust the airflow (FOCUS/
MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The MEDIUM level is
recommended.
R Set the temperature to 22 †.
R Only use the "Windscreen demisting" func-
tion briefly until the windscreen is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odours or Overview of climate control systems
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At high outside temperatures and when driv-
ing uphill, the coolant temperature may rise
to the end of the scale. Rev counter
! Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so will damage the engine.
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road con-
ditions when temperatures are around the
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the mul- tifunction display (Y page 230).
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available. R Cruise control activated (Y page 182):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R Variable SPEEDTRONIC activated
(Y page 193):
The segments light up from the start of the
scale to the selected limit speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 185):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview :
Multifunction display
; Switches on LINGUATRONIC; see the sep-
arate operating instructions
= Right control panel
? Left control panel
A Back button
X To activate the on-board computer: turn
the key to position 1in the ignition lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. Displays and operation
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Comfort
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
G
WARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If someone is trapped:
R press one of the memory function position
buttons, or
R move the switch for steering wheel adjust-
ment in the opposite direction to that in
which the steering wheel is moving.
The adjustment process is stopped.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Easy Entry/Exit Easy Entry/Exit function.
If the Easy Entry/Exit
Easy Entry/Exit function is activa-
ted, the vehicle steering wheel is displayed
in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (Y page 118).
Switching belt adjustment on/off
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings
Settings menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press ato confirm. X
Press the :or9 button to select the
Belt adjustment Belt adjustment function.
When the Belt adjustment Belt adjustment function is
activated, the vehicle seat belt is displayed in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,
see (Y page 59).
Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing function on/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
a memory function (Y page 123).
When you activate the Auto. Auto.fold-in
fold-in mir‐
mir‐
rors
rors function, the exterior mirrors are folded
in when the vehicle is locked.
When you unlock the vehicle and then open a
door, the exterior mirrors fold out again.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings Settingsmenu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press ato confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Auto. fold-in mirrors
Auto. fold-in mirrors function.
If the Auto.
Auto. fold-in
fold-in mirrors
mirrorsfunction is
activated, the vehicle's exterior mirror is
displayed in orange in the multifunction
display.
X Press the abutton to save the setting. :
Folds the exterior mirrors in or out
If you have switched on the Auto. Auto.fold-in
fold-in
mirrors
mirrors function and you fold the exterior Menus and submenus
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You can use COMAND Online to operate the
following main functions:
R the navigation system
R the audio function
R the telephone function
R the video function
R the system settings
R online and Internet functions
R the Digital Owner's Manual
(availability depends on the vehicle model)
You can call up the main functions:
R using the corresponding function buttons
R using the main function bar in the COMAND
display
R using the remote control
COMAND display General notes
! Do not use the space in front of the dis-
play for storage. Objects placed here could
damage the display or impair its function.
Avoid any direct contact with the display
surface. Pressure on the display surface
may result in impairments to the display,
which could be irreversible.
Wearing polarised sunglasses may impair
your ability to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-off feature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. If necessary, the display may tem-
porarily switch off completely. At a glance
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Switching the COMAND display on/off
X Press the Wfunction button.
or X Select System
System in the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
In both cases, the system menu appears.
X To switch off: selectDisplay off
Display off and
press Wto confirm.
X To switch on: press one of the function
buttons, e.g. W,Øor the %back
button.
Cleaning instructions
! Do not touch the COMAND display. The
display has a very sensitive high-gloss sur-
face; there is a risk of scratching. If you
have to clean the screen, however, use a
mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free
cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean
the display screen, when necessary, with a
commercially available microfibre cloth and
cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible
damage. Then dry the surface with a dry
microfibre cloth.
Avoid using alcoholic thinners, petrol or abra- sive cleaning agents. These could damage the
display surface. At a glance
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COMAND controller
Overview
:
COMAND controller
You can use the COMAND controller to select the menu items in the COMAND display.
You can:
R call up menus or lists
R scroll within menus or lists and
R exit menus or lists
Operation Example: operating the COMAND controller
The COMAND controller can be:
R pressed briefly or pressed and held W
R turned clockwise or anti-clockwise cVd
R slid left or right XVY
R slid forwards or back ZVÆ
R slid diagonally aVb Example of operation
In the instructions, operating sequences are
described as follows:
X Press the $button.
Radio mode is activated.
X Select Radio Radioby sliding VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press W
to confirm.
X Confirm Station list Station list by pressingW.
The station list appears.
Buttons on the COMAND controller Overview
:
Back button (Y page 296)
; Delete button: (Y page 297)
= Seat function button (Y page 318)
? Favourites button (Y page 313)
i If your vehicle does not have the seat
function button, it will have two Favourites buttons.
i For AMG vehicles: the COMAND Control-
ler is configured with the :and ;but-
tons.
Back button
You can use the %back button to exit a
menu or to call up the basic display of the
current operating mode. 296
At a glanceCOMAND Online

Climate control status display
Example: the climate control status display in the
COMAND display
If you change the settings of the climate con-
trol system, the climate status display
appears for three seconds at the bottom of
the screen in the COMAND display. You will
see the current settings of the various climate control functions.
Overview of climate control systems, see sep- arate vehicle operating instructions.
The climate control status display appears
when:
X You turn the temperature control and set
the temperature.
or
X You turn the control to set the airflow.
or X You press one of the following buttons:
K Increases air flow
I Decreases air flow
¿ Switches climate control on/off
á Switches the ZONE function on/off
à Controls the air conditioning auto-
matically
ñ Sets the climate control style in auto-
matic mode (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE)
_ Sets the air distribution
M, PorO Sets the air distribu-
tion
¬ Turns on the defrost function i
Calling up the climate status display is
dependent on the climate control system in your vehicle. Example settings for the defrost function (top) and
for the climate mode in automatic mode
X To hide the display: turn or press the
COMAND controller.
or
X Press one of the buttons on
COMAND Online. Fuel consumption indicator
Overview Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
installed engine variant, fuel consumption
can be displayed in the COMAND display.
If your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle and the
installed engine variant supports it, you can
call up other displays (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
Calling up/exiting the display Vehicle functions
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