2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER Owners Manual

Useful information
i These Operating Instructions describe all
the standard and optional equipment of
your COMAND Online system, as available
at the time of going to print. Country-spe-
cific differences are possible. Please note
that your COMAND Online system may not
be equipped with all the features descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 34). Operating safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle
while driving will distract you from traffic con-
ditions. You could then lose control of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate these devices if road traffic con-
ditions permit. If you are unsure about the
surrounding conditions, pull over to a safe
location and make entries only while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving when operating COMAND Online.
COMAND Online calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the fol- lowing, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and give way signs
R parking or stopping restrictions
R road narrowing
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
COMAND Online may give incorrect driving
recommendations if the data on the digital
map does not correspond to the actual con-
ditions. For example, a route may have been diverted or the direction of a one-way street
may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
Bear in mind that, at a speed of only 50 km/ h,
your vehicle covers a distance of nearly 14 m
per second. Declarations of conformity
Wireless vehicle components The following information applies to all com-
ponents of the vehicle and the COMAND
Online system which receive and/or transmit
radio waves:
The components of this vehicle which receive
and/or transmit radio waves are compliant
with the basic requirements and other rele-
vant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. You
can obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Electromagnetic compatibility The electromagnetic compatibility of the vehi-
cle components has been checked and certi-fied according to the currently valid version of
Directive ECE-R 10. Correct use
Observe the following information when using
COMAND Online:
R the safety notes in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
i Improper work on electronic components
or other systems (e.g. radio, DVD changer)
and their software may result in malfunc-
tion or failure. Even systems that have not
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the electronic systems are connected.
Electronic malfunctions can seriously jeop-
ardise the operational safety of your vehi-
cle.
i The functionality of a roof aerial (tele-
phone, GPS) may be impaired if roof carrier
systems are used.
Attaching metallised retrofit film to the
windscreen may affect radio reception and have a negative impact on all other aerials
(e.g. emergency aerial) in the vehicle inte-
rior.
i Only have work or changes to electronic
components carried out at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This workshop should
have the necessary specialist knowledge
and tools to carry out the work required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. In partic- ular, work relevant to safety or on safety-
related systems must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
i Protection against theft:
this device is
equipped with technical provisions to pro-
tect it against theft. Further information on
protection against theft can be obtained
from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Data stored in the vehicle
A wide range of electronic components in
your vehicle contain data memories.
These data memories temporarily or perma-
nently store technical information about:
R the vehicle's operating state
R events
R faults
In general, this technical information docu-
ments the state of a component, a module, a
system or the surroundings. These include, for example:
R operating conditions of system compo-
nents, e.g. fluid levels
R the vehicle's status messages and those of
its individual components, e.g. number of
wheel revolutions/speed, deceleration in
movement, lateral acceleration, accelera-
tor pedal position
R malfunctions and defects in important sys-
tem components, e.g. lights, brakes
R vehicle reactions and operating conditions
in special driving situations, e.g. airbag
deployment, intervention of stability con-
trol systems
R ambient conditions, e.g. outside tempera-
ture
This data is of an exclusively technical nature and can be used to:
R assist in recognising and rectifying faults
and defects
R analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an acci-
dent
R optimise vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical infor-
mation can be read from the event data mem- ory and fault data memory.
Services include, for example:
R repair services
R service processes
R warranty events
R quality assurance
It is read by employees of the service network (including manufacturers) using special diag-
nostic testers. More detailed information is
obtained from it, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the fault memory or is
continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations are
conceivable in which this technical data, in
connection with other information (if neces- Operating safety
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sary, under consultation with an authorised
expert), could be traced to a person.
Examples include:
R accident reports
R damage to the vehicle
R witness statements
Further additional functions that have been
contractually agreed upon with the customer
allow certain vehicle data to be conveyed by
the vehicle as well. The additional functions
include, for example, vehicle location in case of an emergency. Qualified specialist workshop
Read the information on qualified specialist
workshops in the vehicle Owner's Manual. Copyright information
General notes You can find information on licences for free
and open-source software used in your vehi-
cle and its electronic components on the fol-
lowing website: http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/opensource .Features of your COMAND Online
These operating instructions describe all
standard and optional equipment available
for your COMAND Online system at the time
of purchase. Country-specific differences are possible. Please note that your
COMAND Online system may not be equip-
ped with all the features described. This is
also the case for systems and functions rele-
vant to safety. Therefore, the equipment on
your COMAND Online system may differ from
that in the descriptions and illustrations.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some COMAND functions are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle
is in motion. You will notice this, for example, because either you will not be able to select
certain menu items or COMAND Online will
display a message to this effect. At a glance
Features of your COMAND Online
This Supplement describes all the standard
and optional equipment for your COMAND
Online system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your
COMAND Online system may not be equip-
ped with all the features described. COMAND Online operating system
Overview :
COMAND display (Y page 289)
; COMAND control panel with a single DVD
drive or DVD changer
= COMAND controller (Y page 296)288
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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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Display overview
Example display for radio
:
Status bar
; Calls up the audio menu
= Main function bar
? Display/selection window
A Radio menu bar
Status bar :displays the time, the current mobile phone network provider and the signal
strength.
If the traffic announcement function is switched on, the .symbol appears and when the
sound is switched off, the ,symbol is displayed.
The main functions – navigation, audio, telephone and video – feature additional menus. This
is indicated by triangle ;. The following table lists the available menu items.
Main function bar =allows you to call up the desired main function. When the main function
is activated, it is identifiable by the white lettering.
In the example, the radio mode is switched on within the audio main function, display/selec-
tion window ?is active.
Menu bar Aallows you to operate the radio functions. 290
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Menu overview
Navi Audio Telephone Video System
Symbol
®
® Route settings Radio Telephone TV Calls up the
system
menu Calls up the
Digital Own-
er's Manual
(availability
depends on
the vehicle
model) Map settings Disc Address
book Video DVD Calls up
COMAND
Online and
Internet
Personal POIs Memory
card AUX Calls up the
Mercedes-
Benz Mobile
website Travel guide MUSIC
REGISTER
Messages
(street name
announcements,
acoustic informa-
tion during calls,
audio fadeout,
reserve fuel level) USB mem-
ory
O
Activates/
deactivates alter-
native routes Media Inter-
face
Avoids an area
Bluetooth
®
audio Shows the map ver-
sion AUX At a glance
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System menu overview
System Time SplitView Consump-
tion Seat Display off
Display settings O
Switches
the auto-
matic time
settings
on/off
Operates
COMAND
functions
from the
passenger
side Calls up the
fuel con-
sumption
display Changes
the driver/
front-
passenger
seat set-
tings Switches
off the dis-
play
Sets the text
reader speed Sets the
time zone
LINGUATRONIC
settings Switches to
summer
time
Reversing camera Manual
time setting
Sets the language Setting the
time/date
format
Favourites button
O
Activates/
deactivates Blue-
tooth ® Automatic volume
adjustment
Imports/exports
data
Resets COMAND
Online
If equipped with the reversing camera:
when the function is activated and COMAND Online
is switched on, the image from the reversing camera is automatically shown in the COMAND display when reverse gear is engaged.
i If the
360°
360° camera camera menu item is displayed, Display
Displayoff
offcan be called up under System
System.292
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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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