2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER audio

Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) .............................................. .202
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 199
Adjusting the volume
COMAND ....................................... 299
Navigation messages ..................... 299
Traffic announcements .................. 299
AIR FLOW .......................................... .144
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Air vents
Glove compartment ....................... 150
Important safety notes .................. 150
Setting .......................................... .150
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .151
Setting the centre air vents ........... 150
Setting the side air vents .............. .150
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 117
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 55
Airbags
Front airbag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 52
Sidebag ............................................ 54
Triggering ......................................... 51
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off ........................... 117
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 151
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 79
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 79
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 79
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternate route .................................. 357
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Setting the colour (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 241 AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 168
SETUP ............................................ 168
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 244
Anti-glare film ................................... .559
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 181
Ashtray ............................................... 549
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .237
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .237
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ....... .567
Hiding a service message .............. 567
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 567
Service message ............................ 566
Special service requirements ......... 567
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 79
Function .......................................... .79
Interior motion sensor .....................80
Switching off the alarm .................... 79
Tow-away protectio n ........................80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 238
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................ .214
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 462
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain-ment System) ................................ 528
Audio DVD
Pause function ............................... 474
Playback options ........................... 478
Safety notes .................................. 468
Setting the audio format ................ 478
Stop function ................................. 474
Switching to ................................... 472
Audio menu (COMAND Online) ......... 463
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 234 Index
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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

Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 548
Important safety notes .................. 548 D
DAB radio (Digital Audio Broad-
casting) Selecting a station ........................ .464
see Radio
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier ................................ 479, 484
Audio DVD ..................................... 479
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 484
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth® (SAP
profile) .......................................... .423
Data roaming
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth® (SAP profile) ..................... .424
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................ .127
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 239
Declarations of conformity ................. 33
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 241
Interior lighting .............................. 241
Delete button ..................................... 297
Destination ........................................ 370
Assigning a destination to an
address book entry ........................ 370
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 358
Entering a destination by address .. 326
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 333
Entering a POI ................................ 338
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 334
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps .............................................. 335
Saving ............................................ 369 Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 332
Selecting from the list of last des- tinations ......................................... 333
Selecting storage options .............. 370
Storing after destination entry ....... 369
Storing during route guidance ....... 369
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 371
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 330
Previous destinations .................... 372
Diagnostics connection ......................33
Dialling a number (telephone) .......... 397
Digital speedometer .........................232
Digital teletext (MHEG-5) .................. 508
Digital TV channels ........................... 506
Programme preview ....................... 506
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 255
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 126
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 240
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Disc
CD/DVD ........................................ 480
MP3 ............................................... 479
DISC button
Activating audio CD/DVD or MP3mode ............................................. 472
Activating Bluetooth® Audio ......... 492
Switching on the Media Interface .. 495
Switching to the MUSIC REGIS-
TER ................................................ 484
Display
Selecting the design ..................... .310
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .260
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 272
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 566
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 247
Engine ............................................ 258
General information ....................... 247
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 247
Key ................................................ 272 10
Index

SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 193
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 180
Aquaplaning ................................... 181
Automatic transmission ................. 167
Brakes ........................................... 179
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 192
Downhill gradient ........................... 179
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................. 181
Driving on flooded roads ................ 181
Driving on wet roads ...................... 181
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Icy road surfaces ........................... 181
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 180
New brake pads/linings ................ 180
Running-in tips ............................... 154
Snow chains .................................. 599
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 126
Wet road surface ........................... 180
DTMF tone transmission .................. 398
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 480
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 476
Inserting ........................................ 469
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 528
Notes on discs ............................... 480
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 528
Selecting a media type .................. 474
Selecting a track ............................ 475
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 299
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 234
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 235
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 535
Dynamic route guidance/TMC
Displaying traffic reports ............... 365
Displays on the map ...................... 365
Introduction ................................... 364
Switching on/of f........................... 364 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 243
Function/note s............................. 118
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 119
Function/note s............................. 118
Switching on/of f........................... 243
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 250
Function/note s................................ 76
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 178
On-board computer ....................... 232
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 159
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 159
Deactivating/activating ................. 160
General information ....................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 158
Introduction ................................... 158
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 33
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP® (Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency call 999 or 112 .............. 389
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 93
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 86
Locking vehicle ................................ 93
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 93
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 614
Important safety notes .................. 614
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 615
Removing ....................................... 615
Technical data ............................... 617
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 93
Engine
Display message ............................ 258 12
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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Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 241
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 182
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
Variable SPEEDTRONIC ................. 194
Limiting the speed
see SPEEDTRONIC
LINGUATRONIC .................................. 312
Setting s......................................... 312
List of access data ............................ 437
New provider ................................. 437
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders ......................................... 434, 435
Calling up ....................................... 434
Empty ............................................ 434
With the selected provider ............. 435
Load/eject button ............................. 469
Loading aid (boot)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 546
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 92
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 242
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND Online) .......... 319 M
M+S tyres ........................................... 598
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 109
Main-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/of f........................... 130
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 372 Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 375
City model ..................................... 376
Geo-coordinate display .................. 375
Heading ......................................... 374
Information in the display .............. 375
Map settings .................................. 373
Moving ........................................... 373
North orientation ........................... 374
Notes ............................................. 372
POI symbols ................................... 374
RDS-TMC display
s......................... 365
Road display .................................. 375
Saving the crosshair position ......... 373
Showing the map data version ....... 382
Topographical map ........................ 376
Updating ........................................ 382
Updating process ........................... 383
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 570
Media Inter-
fac
e ........................... 494, 495, 496, 497, 499
Alphabetical track selection .......... 498
Basic menu .................................... 495
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 494
Connecting an external video
source ............................................ 516
Connection options ....................... 494
iPod® ............................................ 494
Mode ............................................. 494
MP3 player .................................... 494
Notes for the MP3 player ............... 499
Playback options ........................... 499
Selecting categories ...................... 497
Selecting folders ............................ 497
Selecting music files ...................... 496
Selecting playlists .......................... 497
Switching on .................................. 495
USB mass storage device .............. 494
see Separate operating instructions
Media list ........................................... 474
Memory card (audio) ......................... 234
Memory function ............................... 123
Mercedes-Benz Contact .................... 427 Index
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Dynamic route guidance/Live
Traffic Information ........................
.363
Dynamic route guidance/TMC ....... 363
Entering a destination .................... 326
Entering a destination by address .. 326
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 333
Entering a POI ................................ 338
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 305
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 330
General notes ................................ 323
GPS reception ................................ 323
Important safety notes .................. 323
Lane recommendation ................... 353
List of areas ................................... 380
Map settings .................................. 372
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 233
Motorway information ................... 376
Off-road/off-map (off-road desti-
nation) .......................................... .362
Previous destinations .................... 371
Repeating announcements ............ 355
Route guidance .............................. 351
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 332
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 333
Selecting your home address ....... .332
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 452
Setting route options (avoiding:
motorways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) .......................................... .325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or economic route) ............................ 325
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 324
Starting route calculation .............. 329
Switching announcements on/
off ................................................. .355
Switching on .................................. 324
Navigation announcements ............. 299
Switching off .................................. 299
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 57
Resetting after being triggered ....... .57Network provider
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth® (SAP profile) ...................... 424
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating ................. 218
Cleaning ......................................... 572
Display message ............................ 262
Function/note s............................. 217
Problem (fault) ............................... 220
Showing the image on the
COMAND display ........................... 322
Switching automatic activation
on/of f............................................ 322
North orientation (navigation) ......... 374
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 154 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 52
Important safety notes .................... 50
PRE-SAFE® (anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 56
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem) ................................................. 51
Odometer
see Trip meter
Off-map .............................................. 363
Off-road .............................................. 362
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 244
Assistance menu ........................... 237
Audio menu ................................... 234
Convenience submenu .................. 243
Display messages .......................... 247
Displaying a service message ........ 567
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 191
Factory setting submenu ............... 244
Important safety notes .................. 228
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 239
Light submenu ............................... 239
Menu overview .............................. 231
Message memory .......................... 247
Navigation menu ............................ 233
Operating the TV ............................ 235
Operating video DVD ..................... 235 Index
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Operation ....................................... 229
RACETIMER ................................... 245
Service menu ................................. 238
Settings menu ...............................2 39
Standard displa y............................ 231
Telephone menu ............................ 235
Trip menu ...................................... 231
Vehicle submenu ........................... 242
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ................... 441
Establishing/ending the connec-
tion ................................................ 440
Further Mercedes-Benz App s......... 453
Manually setting the access data
of the mobile phone network pro-
vider .............................................. 437
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 453
Options menu ................................ 450
Resetting adjustments ................... 452
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 450
Selecting options for the weather
display ........................................... 451
Selecting the access data of the
mobile phone network provider ..... 435
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 452
Specifying the ID for the down-
load ............................................... 452
Operating instructions
Vehicle equipment ........................... 32
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 33
Important safety note ...................... 32
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ........... 229
Overhead control panel ...................... 47P
Paint code .......................................... 622
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 570
Panic alarm .......................................... 50
Parking ............................................... 175
Engaging park position .................. 164
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking brake ................................ 176 Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 122
Reversing camera .......................... 211
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 207
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 251
Electric parking brake .................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 257
Switching on/of f........................... 129
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 206
Driving system ............................... 204
Function/note s............................. 204
Important safety notes .................. 204
Problem (fault) ............................... 207
Sensor rang e................................. 205
Warning display ............................. 205
PASS AIRBAG OFF
see PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 63
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 70
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) ......... 474
Video DVD ..................................... 513
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ...................... 345
Calling up the menu ....................... 344
Personal special destination ............ 347
Selecting as the destination .......... 347
Personal special destina-
tions ................................... 344, 345, 346
Displaying on the map ................... 344
Managing categories ..................... 345
Saving ............................................ 346
Setting s......................................... 344
Visual information .......................... 344
Petrol .................................................. 624 20
Index