2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER ECO mode

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

ECO start/stop functio
n................ 158
Engine number ............................... 622
Jump-starting ................................. 586
Running irregularly ......................... 162
Starting problems .......................... 162
Starting the engine with the key .... 157
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 157
Stopping ........................................ 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 591
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 280
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 620
Problem (fault) ............................... 162
Engine jump starting
see Jump starting (engine)
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 626
Checking the oil level ..................... 564
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 564
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 626
Notes about oil grade s................... 626
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 564
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Topping up ..................................... 564
Viscosity ........................................ 626
Entering a junction name ................. 330
Entering a street name ..................... 327
Entering an address (example) ........ 326
Entering the house number .............. 327
Entering the town .............................. 327
Entry ........................................... 304, 307
Deleting ......................................... 307
Saving ............................................ 304
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 31
ESP® (Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 244
Characteristics ................................. 74
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 74 Display message ............................ 248
ETS .................................................. 73
Function/note s................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety guidelines ............. 74
Warning lamp ................................. 277
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 73
Example display ........................ 473, 484
Audio CD mode .............................. 473
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 484
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 572
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 120
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 121
Folding in when locking (on-boardcomputer) ...................................... 243
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 121
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 121
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 121
Parking position ............................. 122
Resetting ....................................... 121
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 123 F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 316
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 476
Video DVD ..................................... 513
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 476
Video DVD ..................................... 513
Fault message
see Display messages
Favourites (Internet) ......................... 459
Favourites button .............................. 313
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 577
First-aid kit ......................................... 576
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 609
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 609 Index
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Adjusting sound settings ............... 525
Adjusting the brightness ................ 526
Adjusting the colou r...................... 526
Adjusting the contrast ................... 526
AUX mode ...................................... 541
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 527
Changing the batteries .................. 523
Changing the picture format .......... 526
Cordless headphone s.................... 522
Multiple users ................................ 525
Operating with the headphones ..... 525
Picture settings .............................. 526
System settings ............................. 526
TV mode ........................................ 531
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 525
Video DVD mode ........................... 535
Rear window heating
Problem (fault) ............................... 148
Switching on/of f........................... 147
Rear-compartment screens .............. 520
Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 121
Dipping (manual) ........................... 120
Receiving vCards ............................... 418
Redialling (telephone) ....................... 397
Refuelling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 40
Important safety notes .................. 173
Notes for AMG vehicles ................. 624
Refuelling process ......................... 174
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 521
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 553
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 520
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 135
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 260
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Reset function ................................... 316
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 316
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 149Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 229
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 163
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 572
Displaying the image ..................... 322
Function/note s............................. 211
Switching on/of f........................... 212
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 99
Reversing function
Boot lid ............................................ 94
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 257
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 254
Operation ......................................... 55
Roller sunblind .................................. 109
Roof
Display message ............................ 271
Important safety notes .................. 103
Opening/closing (with key) ........... 105
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ........................................... 104
Overview ........................................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ................... 110
Relocking ....................................... 105
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 574
Roof switch ........................................ 104
Route .................................................. 358
Estimated time of arrival ................ 358
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 360
Displaying the distance to the des-tination .......................................... 358
Recording ...................................... 360
Route overview .............................. 359
Selecting an alternative route ........ 357
Setting route options (avoiding:
motorways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 325
Starting calculation ........................ 329 22
Index

Route demonstration
........................ 359
Route guidance .................................. 353
Cancel ........................................... 356
Continue ........................................ 356
Destination reached ...................... 357
General information ....................... 351
Lane recommendations ................. 353
Off-road ......................................... 362 S
Safety Child restraint systems .................... 61
Safety notes .............................. 468, 511
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 468
Using the telephone ....................... 387
Video DVD mode ........................... 511
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Saving the crosshair position .......... 373
Screen ................................................ 520
Selecting for remote operation ...... 520
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 472
Inserting ........................................ 472
Seat
Balance (seat heating) ................... 320
Resetting adjustments ................... 322
Seat functions (COMAND Online) .. 318
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND Online) .......................... 319
Seat belt
Seat belt guide ............................... 115
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 243
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat bel t......................... 59
Belt force limite r.............................. 60
Belt tensioner .................................. 60
Cleaning ......................................... 574
Fastening ......................................... 59
Important safety guidelines ............. 57
Releasing ......................................... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 274
Warning lamp (function) ................... 60
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 319 Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Adjusting lumbar support
(COMAND Online) .......................... 319
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 115
Belt guide ...................................... 115
Cleaning the cover ......................... 573
Correct driver's seat position ........ 112
Important safety notes .................. 113
Multicontour seat .......................... 319
Overview ........................................ 113
Seat heating problem .................... 117
Seat ventilation problem ................ 117
Sliding forward/back ..................... 115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 123
Switching AIRSCARF on/of
f.......... 117
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 116
Switching the seat ventilation on/ off .................................................. 117
Selecting channels
TV .................................................. 503
Selecting the country ....................... 327
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 573
Positions ........................................ 163
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 571
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 238
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 627
Coolant (engine) ............................ 627
Engine oil ....................................... 626
Fuel ................................................ 623
Important safety notes .................. 622
Washer fluid ................................... 628
Setting the air distribution ............... 145
Setting the airflow ............................ 146
Setting the audio format
Audio DVD ..................................... 478
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 539
Video DVD ..................................... 515
Setting the date format .................... 311
Setting the day design ...................... 310
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 313 Index
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Accepting or rejecting a waiting
call ................................................. 399
Accepting/ending cal l................... 396
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 299
Automatically reconnecting
mobile phone ................................. 393
Calling (outgoing call) .................... 397
Conference connection .................. 400
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 390
Deregistering (de-authorising) a
mobile phone ................................. 393
Display message ............................ 271
Ending an active call ...................... 400
Entering a number ......................... 397
Entering phone numbers ................ 397
External authorisation (Blue-
tooth®) .......................................... 392
Function restrictions ...................... 388
General notes ................................ 387
Incoming call ................................. 396
Making a call ................................. 399
Making a call via speed dial ........... 397
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 235
Number from the phone book ........ 236
Operating options .......................... 388
Overview of functions .................... 398
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 396
Redialling ....................................... 236
Rejecting a call .............................. 396
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 236
Safety notes .................................. 387
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 398
Single call ...................................... 398
Switching hands-free microphone
on/of f............................................ 398
Telephone compartment ................ 545
Text message (SMS) ...................... 409
Toggling ......................................... 400
Using the telephone ....................... 396
see Bluetooth®
Telephone basic menu ...................... 394
Bluetooth® interface ..................... 394
Telephone mode
Redialling ....................................... 397 Telephone module with Blue-
tooth® (SAP profile)
Activating the modul e.................... 420
Call lists ......................................... 425
Charging a mobile phone ............... 426
Connecting the mobile phone ........ 421
Data modem mode ........................ 423
Data roaming ................................. 424
Deactivating the module ................ 427
Disconnecting the mobile phone ... 426
Installing the module ..................... 420
Network provider ........................... 424
Phone number transmission .......... 423
Removing the module .................... 427
Resetting the module ..................... 426
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM car d........................................ 423
Setting the ringtone ....................... 423
Setting s......................................... 423
SIM card mode .............................. 421
Speed-dial keys ............................. 425
Text messages ............................... 425
Transferring the phone book .......... 424
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 397
Teletext
TV (Rear Seat Entertainment Sys-
tem) ............................................... 535
Teletext (TV) ...................................... 508
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 228
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 244
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 244
Outside temperature ...................... 229
Setting (climate control )................ 145
TEMPOMAT
Function/note s............................. 182
Text message (SMS)
Call sender .................................... 410
Deleting ......................................... 411
Inbox .............................................. 409
Reading .......................................... 410
Reading alou d................................ 410
Storing sender in address book ..... 411
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 411 26
Index

If the seat belts are not released:
X Move the backrest or seat back slightly, but
only when the vehicle is stationary.
Seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. More
information about seat-belt adjustment can
be found under "Seat-belt adjustment"
(Y page 59). NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Only use head restraint covers which have
been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz
for your vehicle model.
The use of non-approved head restraint cov-
ers may prevent NECK-PRO head restraints
from triggering properly. Consequently, the
NECK-PRO head restraints cannot provide the
intended level of protection.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
regarding availability.
NECK-PRO head restraints reduce the likeli-
hood of head and chest injuries. The NECK-
PRO head restraints on the driver's and front-
passenger seats are moved forwards and
upwards in the event of a rear-end collision of
a certain severity. This provides better head
support.
If the NECK-PRO head restraints have been
triggered in an accident, reset the NECK-PRO head restraints on the driver’s and front-
passenger seat (Y page 57). Otherwise, the
additional protection will not be available in
the event of another rear-end collision. You
can recognise when NECK-PRO head
restraints have been triggered by the fact that they have moved forwards and can no longerbe adjusted.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the NECK-PRO head restraints checked at a qualified specialist workshop after a rear-end
collision.
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO head
restraints X
Tilt the top of the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion forwards in the direction of
arrow :.
X Push the NECK-PRO head restraint cushion
down in the direction of arrow ;as far as
it will go.
X Firmly push the NECK-PRO head restraint
cushion back in the direction of arrow =
until the cushion engages.
X Repeat this procedure for the second
NECK-PRO head restraint.
i Resetting the NECK-PRO head restraints
requires a lot of strength. If you have diffi-
culty resetting the NECK-PRO head
restraints, have this work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Seat belts
Important safety notes G
WARNING
A seat belt which is not worn correctly, or
which has not been engaged in the seat belt
buckle correctly, cannot provide the intended level of protection. Under certain circumstan-
ces, this could cause severe or even fatal inju- ries in the event of an accident. Occupant safety
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An incorrectly fitted child restraint system
could come loose and seriously or even fatally injure the child or other vehicle occupants.
When fitting the child restraint system, always
make sure that it is engaged correctly in the
ISOFIX securing loops on both sides. X
Install the ISOFIX child restraint system on
both ISOFIX securing loops :. Comply
with the child restraint system manufactur- er's instructions when installing the ISOFIXchild restraint system.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems.
ISOFIX retaining loops :for an ISOFIX child
restraint system are fitted to the front-
passenger seat. Suitable positioning of the child
restraint systems
Only child restraint systems which are
approved in accordance with the ECE stand-
ard ECE R44 are permitted for use in the vehi- cle.
Installing a child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat
X Move the seat to its highest and rearmost
position.
If you secure a child in a forward-facing
child restraint system on the front-
passenger seat, ensure that the shoulder
belt strap from the belt outlet on the vehicle is routed towards the front to the shoulder
belt guide on the child restraint system.
X Move the backrest to a vertical position.
When doing so, ensure that the complete
surface of the child restraint system rests
against the backrest of the front-passenger
seat and that the child restraint system
does not touch the roof. To do so, you may have to adjust the backrest down a little.
X Move the seat cushion angle to the highest,
most vertical position.
X Move the belt height adjustment to the low-
est position.
Rearward-facing child restraint systems with- out a transponder for automatic child seat
recognition may not be installed on the front-
passenger seat.
Suitability of the front-passenger seat for attaching belted child restraint systems
Key to the letters used in the following table:
XS eat which is unsuitable for children in
this weight category.
US uitable for child restraint systems in the
"Universal" category that are approved
for use in this weight category.
UF Suitable for forward-facing child restraint systems that belong to the "Universal"
category and are approved for use in this
weight category.
LS uitable for child restraint systems as
recommended; see the following table of
"Recommended child restraint systems"
(Y page 67). Suitable for semi-universal
child restraint systems if the vehicle and
the seat are listed in the child restraint
system manufacturer's vehicle model
list. Child restraint systems
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