2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER trunk

Doors
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
GWARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or trunk unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
Unlocking and opening the doors
from the outside
Coupe
! The doors swing upwards and out when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the vehicle.
XPoint the SmartKey towards door
handle :.XPress the % button on the SmartKey.
Door handle : moves out.XLift the door by door handle : and swing
it up as far as it will go.
Closing the door
XPull the door downwards by the outer edge
or the interior door handle. Swing the door
down gently and allow it to engage in the
lower position.XLock the vehicle with the SmartKey if
necessary ( Y page 64).
Roadster
XPoint the SmartKey towards the door
handle.XPress the % button on the SmartKey.
The door is unlocked and can be opened.XPull the door handle.Doors69Opening/closingZ

CoupeXTo unlock: insert the mechanical key into
the lock of the driver's door as far as it will
go.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2.
The door is unlocked.XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.XTo open the door: press button :.
The handle moves out slightly from the
door.XPull the handle out as far as it will go.XSwing the door upwards by the handle.
Roadster
XTurn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to position 1.
The door is unlocked.XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.XInsert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
Coupe
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
XTo lock: lock the front-passenger door
manually from the inside ( Y page 70).XLeave the vehicle and close the driver's
door.XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 3.
The door is locked.XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.XCheck that both doors are locked.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.
Roadster
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
XOpen the driver's door.XClose the front-passenger door and the
trunk lid.XPress the locking button ( Y page 70).XCheck that the locking knob is in the lower
position on the front-passenger door. Press
down the locking knob by hand, if
necessary.XClose the driver's door.72DoorsOpening/closing

XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 65).XInsert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 1.XTurn the mechanical key back and remove
it.XMake sure that the doors and the trunk lid
are locked.XInsert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed.
Trunk
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
GWARNING
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
! The temperature in the trunk may be high.
For this reason, do not store any
temperature-sensitive objects in the trunk.
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! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
Coupe: to open the trunk lid fully, a minimum
clearance of 5.5 ft (1.68 m) from the ground
is required.
Roadster: to open the trunk lid fully, a
minimum clearance of 5.7 ft (1.75 m) from
the ground is required.
The trunk lid can be:
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R locked separately
R unlocked with the mechanical key
R opened with the emergency release button
Opening/closing the trunk
Opening and closing from outside the
vehicle
Opening
XPress the F button on the SmartKey.
The trunk lid opens slightly.XReach into the gap and pull up the trunk lid.
Closing
GWARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around.
XPush the trunk lid down until it engages.
Use handle : to pull down the trunk lid if
necessary.XIf necessary, lock the vehicle with the
& button on the SmartKey.
Opening from inside the vehicle
You can open the tailgate from the driver's
seat when the vehicle is stationary.
XPress trunk lid remote control button :.
The trunk lid opens slightly.
Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunk separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
XClose the trunk lid.XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 65).74TrunkOpening/closing

XInsert the mechanical key fully into trunk
lid lock : in the rear compartment of the
center console.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as possible.XRemove the mechanical key.XCheck that the trunk remains locked when
you press on the trunk lid remote control
button.
Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
If the trunk can no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey:
XTake the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 65).XInsert the mechanical key fully into trunk
lid lock : in the center console in the
vehicle interior.XTurn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as possible.
The trunk lid opens slightly.Trunk emergency release
You can open the trunk lid from inside the
vehicle with the emergency release button.XBriefly press emergency release
button :.
The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly.XPush the trunk lid upwards to open it
completely.
The trunk lid can be unlocked with the trunk
lid emergency release when the vehicle is
stationary or while driving.
Trunk lid emergency release light:
R emergency release button : flashes for
30 minutes after the trunk lid is opened.
R emergency release button : flashes for
60 minutes after the trunk lid is closed.
The trunk lid emergency release does not
unlock the trunk lid if the battery is
disconnected or discharged.
If the vehicle was locked centrally, opening
the trunk lid with the trunk lid emergency
release triggers the anti-theft alarm system.
Side windows
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening and closing the side windows,
make sure that nobody can be injured by the
opening or closing procedure.
The side windows are equipped with
automatic operation and anti-entrapment
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GWARNING
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.GWARNING
Pulling and holding the switch to close the
door window immediately after it had been
blocked two times will cause the door window
to close without the anti-entrapment feature
for as long as you hold the switch.
Soft top (Roadster)
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Only drive with the soft top fully open or
closed.
If the soft top does not open or close fully, the
soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the
soft top is lowered:
R after about seven minutes if the ignition is
switched on
R immediately if the ignition is switched off
A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand.
The Top lowering message appears in the
multifunction display..
Lock the soft top again before driving on.
Otherwise the unlocked soft top could open
during the journey and cause you to lose
control of your vehicle. You and/or other
persons could be injured as a result.
You can open or close the soft top:
R if the vehicle is stationary or
R if the speed does not exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h)
If there is a strong head wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In this
case, reduce speed or stop in order to close
the soft top fully.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only open or close the
soft top when the vehicle is stationary.
! Never sit on the soft top when it is closed
or store heavy objects on it. You will
otherwise damage the soft top of the
vehicle.
! When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure that:
R there is sufficient clearance above it, as
the soft top swings upwards.
R there are no objects on the soft top or
the soft-top covers to the side.
R the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen
R the outside temperature is above -10 †.
You could otherwise damage the soft top
as well as other parts of the vehicle.
i Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk.
Opening and closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured
by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage
78Soft top (Roadster)Opening/closing

XPoint the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.XTo open: press and hold the % button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.XTo close: press and hold the & button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display. The soft top and the side windows
close.
Re-locking the soft top
GWARNING
Stop the vehicle at a suitable location as soon
as it is possible to do so safely and lock the
soft top before driving on. You could
otherwise endanger yourself and others.
The soft top is not locked if:
R the Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
R you hear a warning tone for up to ten
seconds when pulling away or while driving.
You can lock the soft top again if it is not
locked fully.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XSelect key position 2 using the Start/Stop
button.XPress the soft-top switch.
Installing/removing the wind screen
GWARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle and
injure yourself or others if you operate the
wind screen while driving.
Install or remove the wind screen only when
the vehicle is stationary.GWARNING
If the wind screen is not properly engaged and
the fastening levers are not folded outwards,
it could become detached while driving. There
is a risk of accident and injury.
Make sure that you push in the wind screen
up to the locking point and then fold the
fastening levers outwards.
! Install or remove the wind screen only
when the soft top is open. You could
otherwise damage the wind screen or the
vehicle interior.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wind screens which have been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
The wind screen protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is secured
between the roll bars.
The wind screen is located in a bag on the
tank partition wall in the trunk.
XOpen the trunk.XDetach wind screen bag : from the four
press-studs ; on the tank partition wall.XRemove the wind screen from the bag and
attach the bag to the tank partition wall
again.80Soft top (Roadster)Opening/closing

XTo install: fold both fastening levers ;
inwards.XPush wind screen : into the recess
between the roll bars up to the locking
point.XFold both fastening levers ; outwards.XTo remove: fold both fastening levers ;
inwards in the direction of the arrow.XPull wind screen : upward.XDetach the wind screen bag, remove it from
the trunk and put the wind screen back into
it.XAttach the wind screen bag to the tank
partition wall in the trunk again.Soft top (Roadster)81Opening/closingZ