2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER airbag

Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions 6
Restraint Restraint
sys.
sys.mal‐
mal‐
function Consult
function Consult
workshop workshop SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) is malfunctioning. The
6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
For further information about the Supplemental Restraint System, see (Y page 51). 6
Front Front
left
leftmalfunc‐
malfunc‐
tion Consult work‐
tion Consult work‐
shop shopor Front right
Front right
malfunction Con‐
malfunction Con‐
sult workshop sult workshop SRS has malfunctioned at the front on the left or right. The
6
warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury. X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 6
Left Left
windowbag
windowbag mal‐
mal‐
function Consult
function Consult
workshop workshoporRight Right
windowbag malfunc‐
windowbag malfunc‐
tion Consult work‐ tion Consult work‐
shop shop There is a malfunction in the left-hand and/or right-hand headbag.
The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument cluster.
G WARNING
The left or right headbag may either be triggered unintentionally or,
in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Lights
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions b
Left cornering Left cornering
light light
orRight cor‐
Right cor‐
nering light
nering light The left or right-hand cornering light is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. b
Left dipped beam Left dipped beam
or
Right dipped Right dipped
beam
beam The left or right-hand dipped-beam headlamp is faulty.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display
messages
255On-board computer and displays Z

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
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MSolutions !
The red indicator lamp
for the electric parking
brake flashes or is lit
and/or the yellow
warning lamp for the
electric parking brake
is lit. X
Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. 6
The red SRS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) is malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The airbags or belt tensioners may either be triggered uninten-
tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
This poses an increased risk of injury. X Drive on carefully.
X Have SRS checked at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
For further information about the Supplemental Restraint System, see (Y page 51). Engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions ;
The yellow engine diag-
nostics warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running. There may be a fault, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be
running in emergency mode.
X Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at a qualified
specialist workshop. 8
The yellow reserve fuel
warning lamp is on
while the engine is run-
ning. The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. 280
Warning and indicator lampsOn-board computer and displays

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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Connecting the mobile phone
(Y page 390)
Reconnecting the mobile phone automati-
cally (Y page 393)
If your vehicle is equipped with permanently
installed/SAP telephony, one of the following
conditions must be fulfilled:
R in "telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile)", a SIM card has been entered and
is logged into the mobile phone network.
SAP (SIM AccessProfile)
R a suitable SAP-capable mobile phone is
connected to "telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile)" via the SAP profile and
is logged into the mobile phone network.
i Telephony via the telephone module with
Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) (Y page 421).
i If your vehicle is equipped with a mobile
phone bracket, the bracket should be inser- ted and the mobile phone should be placed
in the bracket.
This provides you with the following advan-
tages:
R the mobile phone is protected from any
mechanical damage in the event of an
accident.
R the mobile phone remains charged.
R in most cases, the transmitting and
receiving power of a mobile phone is bet- ter if the mobile phone is placed in its
bracket.
If the mobile phone is connected, you see the
SOS
SOS READY READY display message in the basic tele-
phone menu in front of the name of the mobile phone (Y page 432).
i Further information on suitable mobile
phones can be obtained from a Mercedes-
Benz Service Centre or at http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect .i
Before using this function, make sure that
your mobile phone contract:
R permits calls, text messages and roam-
ing from both your country of residence
and from abroad, and
R that these functions have been activated
Automatic emergency call !
If an emergency call has been made: pro-
vided the road and traffic conditions at the accident site allow it, remain in the vehicleuntil the voice connection with the operator at the emergency call centre has been
established.
On the basis of the call, the operator can
decide whether it is necessary to deploy
rescue teams and/or the police to the acci-
dent site.
i Depending on the severity of the acci-
dent, it can take between one and three
minutes until the operator can speak with
you.
Requirement: the ignition is switched on.
If restraint systems have been triggered dur-
ing an accident, the Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call system can automatically dial the
Europe-wide private Mercedes-Benz emer-
gency call number. Restraint systems
include, for example, airbags or belt tension-
ers. The emergency call system can establish
a voice connection between the vehicle occu- pants and the Mercedes-Benz emergency call
centre.
The accident data is sent to the Mercedes-
Benz emergency call centre by SMS and
DTMF while the voice connection is operat-
ing. The accident data contains metre-precise GPS positioning data for the moment it is
sent, as well as the type of vehicle involved inthe accident.
i If your vehicle is equipped with an SOS
button in the overhead control unit, it
flashes until the emergency call has been
completed. 430
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Cleaning the windscreen on the inside
in front of the camera lens: fold down the
cover of camera ;using the recess.
X Use a soft cloth to clean the windscreen in
front of camera ;.
Cleaning the thermal imaging camera in
the radiator trim: thermal imaging cam-
era :is cleaned at regular intervals when the
windscreen washer system is operated.
X Use clear water and a soft cloth to clean
thermal imaging camera :when it is very
dirty.
Cleaning the plastic trim G
WARNING
Care products and cleaning agents containing solvents can cause surfaces in the cockpit to
become porous. This could result in plastic
parts breaking away when the airbags are
deployed. There is a danger of injury.
Do not use care products and cleaning agents containing solvents to clean the cockpit.
! Do not affix the following to plastic surfa-
ces:
R stickers
R films
R scented oil bottles or similar items
You could otherwise damage the plastic.
! Do not allow cosmetics, insect repellent
or sunscreen to come in contact with the
plastic trim. This maintains the high-quality look of the surfaces. X
Wipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-free
cloth, e.g. a microfibre cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
The surface may change colour tempora-
rily. Wait until the surface is dry again.
Cleaning the steering wheel and gear or selector lever X
Thoroughly wipe with a damp cloth or use
leather care agents that have been recom-
mended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning wooden trim and trim ele-
ments !
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents
such as tar remover, wheel cleaners, pol-
ishes or waxes. There is otherwise a risk of damaging the surface.
X Wipe the wooden trim and trim elements
with a damp, lint-free cloth, e.g. a microfi-
bre cloth.
X Heavy soiling: use car care and cleaning
products recommended and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the seat covers General notes
! Do not use microfibre cloths to clean gen-
uine leather, artificial leather or DINAMICA
covers. If used often, these can damage the cover.
i Note that regular care is essential to
make sure that the appearance and com-
fort of the covers are retained over time. Care
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