2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class trunk partition

X
To remove: unhook net0003from the holder
on the left and right-hand sides and guide
it to the rea runtil it is completely rolled up.
X Remove trunk partition 0002from fastening
eyelets 0027in the side panels.
X Push trunk partition 0002against the
direction of the arrow by handle 0026.Opened trunk partition
0002
Trunk partition
0024 Catch lever (example: driver's side)
X Turn driver's side catch lever 0024in the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeat the same process on the catch lever
on the passenge rside.
Trunk partition 0002is unlocked.
X Pull out trunk partition 0002in the direction
of the arrow. 0024
Catch lever (example: driver's side)
0025 Guide X
To install: insert guides 0025of trunk
partition 0002into the brackets.
X Slide in trunk partition 0002as far as it will
go.
X Turn driver's side catch lever 0024in the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeat the same process on the catch lever
on the passenger side.
Trunk partition 0002is unlocked.
X Pull trunk partition 0002by handle 0026in the
direction of the arrow.
X Hook trunk partition 0002into fastening
eyelets 0027in the side panels.
X Pull net 0003forwards and hook the left and
right-hand sides into the holder. Wind screen
Manual wind screen Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. As a result
of the visibility impairment, you could cause
an accident and injure yourself or others. For
this reason, fold back the wind screen as soon
as it is dark or if your vision is otherwise
restricted. G
WARNING
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. G
WARNING
If the wind screen is not correctly engaged, it
may break free and thus obstruct traffic
behind you or lead to an accident. Roof
107Opening and closing
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Problems with the roof
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
The roof will not open or
close. The trunk partition is not in place.
X
Close the trunk partition (Y page 106). The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid (Y page 94). The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Leave the engine running. The roof has been opened and closed several times in
arow. The
roof drive has been automatically deactivated.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten
minutes.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure. The automatic roof mechanism is faulty.
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Roof
111Opening and closing Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
0002
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The powe
rsteering is malfunctioning.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a ris kofanaccident.
X Check whethe ryou are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. 0006
Trunk Partition
Open The trunk partition is open.
X
Close the trunk partition (Y page 106).Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 0007
Decrease Speed You wanted to open the roof while the vehicle was in motion.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the roof (Y page 104). 0007
Vario-Roof
Lowering The roof is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are
depressurized.
X
Fully open or close the roof (Y page 104).0007
Open/Close Vario-
Roof Completely The roof is not locked.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Push or pull the roof switch until the roof is fully open or closed
(Y page 104). 0007
Start Engine See
Operator's Manual The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Start the engine. Display messages
267On-board computer and displays Z

!
Only close the trunk once the roof is
lowered completely. Otherwise, you could
damage the roof.
If you close the trunk lid before the roof is
lowered completely, the loading aid switch
lights up and a warning tone sounds. To make it easier to load your luggage, you
can raise the stowed roof after you have
opened the trunk lid.
You can only raise roof
0003if trunk partition
0027 is closed and the trunk lid is opened
completely.
X To raise the roof: press switch0002.
The roof is raised slightly.S witch0002lights
up brightly.
X Slide trunk partition 0027back (Y page 106).
You can only lower roof 0003if trunk partition
0027 is closed and the trunk lid is opened
completely.
X To lower the roof: close the trunk partition
(Y page 106).
X Press switch 0002.
The roof is lowered slightly. Switch 0002
lights up dimly.
Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing
feature: when the trunk lid is opened, the
loading aid raises automatically. It lowers
automatically when the trunk lid is closed. Stowage areas
493Stowage and features Z

Problems with the loading aid
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0003 Solutions
It is no longer possible
to lower the stowed
roof in the trunk using
the loading aid. You cannot close the trunk any more.
X
Call a qualified specialist workshop. Stowage well under the trunk floor
X
To open: open trunk partition
0027 (Ypage 106).
X Swing trunk floor 0026up by loop 0003.
X Pull hook with Velcro attachment 0002off the
underside of trunk floor 0026.
X Attach hook with Velcro attachment 0002to
trunk partition 0027by its handle.
The TIREFIT kit, tire-change tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment. Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill. Cup holder in the center console
X
To open: open stowage compartment
0027(Y page 491).
X To remove the insert: slide catches0002
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove the cup holder insert upwards.
X To re-install the insert: place the insert in
stowage compartment 0027.
X Slide catches 0002outwards in the direction
of the arrow until they engage.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat
for cleaning. Cleanw ith clear, lukewarm
water only.
Reducer 0003can be removed. Large and small
containers can then be placed in the cup
holder.
X To remove: grasp reducer 0003and pull
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
X To insert: insert reducer 0003into the cup
holder in the opposite direction of the
arrow and press it down firmly. 494
FeaturesStowage and features

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 38).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
First-aid kit
0002is located in the trunk under
the trunk floor.
X Open the trun klid.
X Open the trunk partition (Y page 106).
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 494).
X Remove first-aid kit 0002.
i Check the expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit consists of a towing eye
and tes
tgauge for measuring the brake pad
thickness (Y page 181). The towing eye is
located in the trunk in a bracket below the
trunk lid lock. The gauge for measuring brake
pad/lining thickness is in the vehicle
documen twallet .Ifthe vehicle is equipped
with a TIREFIT kit, this will be located in the
stowage space under the trunk floor.
Vehicles with aTIREFIT kit 0002
Towing eye
0003 Tire sealan tfiller bottle
0027 Fuse allocation chart
0026 Tire inflation compressor
X Open the trunk lid.
X Open the trunk partition (Y page 106).
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 494).526
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

Tire-change tool kit
0002
Bag containing the tire-changing tools
X Open the trunk lid.
X Open the trunk partition (Y page 106).
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 494).
i Depending on the equipment, tools
required for a wheel change, such as a jack
or a lug wrench, are not available in all
vehicles. Tools approved for your vehicle
are available at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Bag with the tire-changing tools 0002contains:
R Jack
R Lug wrench
R Alignment bolt
R Wheel chock
R Gloves Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(Y page 565).
Vehicle preparatio nis not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires.
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
characteristics) (Y page 527)
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 528) X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 175).
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 155).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
G
WARNING
When driving in emergency mode, the driving
characteristics deteriorate, e.g. when
cornering, accelerating quickly and when
braking. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not exceed the stated maximum speed.
Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers,
and driving over obstacles (curbs, potholes,
off-road). This applies in particular to a laden
vehicle. Flat tire
527Breakdown assistance
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