2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class roof

The roof is not locked if:
R
the 0007 symbol and Vario-Roof In Operation message appear in the
multifunction display
R the 0007 symbol and Open/Close Vario-
Roof Completely message appear and
you hear a warning tone
R you hear a warning tone for up to
10 seconds when pulling away or while
driving.
Locking You can lock the roof again if it is not locked
fully.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X Press the roof switch (Y page 104).Trunk partition
General notes !
To avoid damaging the roof or luggage
when folding back the roof, you should:
R only load the trunk to below the trunk
partition
R not place any objects on or in frontoft he
trunk partition
R not place any objects on the cover
behind the roll bars
R not allow the cargo to push the trunk
partition upwards
! Make sure the trunk separator is
completely closed. Otherwise, the roof can
be blocked when it is opened or closed.
The trunk partition can be used to cover
luggage and loads in the trunk. Opening/closing
Closed trunk partition
0002
Trunk partition
0003 Eyelets
0027 Handle
X To close: pull trunk partition 0002in the
direction of the arrow by handle 0027.
X Hook trunk partition 0002into fastening
eyelets 0003in the side panels.
X To open: remove trunk partition 0002from
fastening eyelets 0003in the side panels.
X Push trunk partition 0002against the
direction of the arrow by handle 0027.
Removing and installing Closed trunk partition
0002
Trunk partition
0003 Net
0027 Eyelets
0026 Handle 106
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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
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Each time before drivin
gwith the roof down,
chec kthat the wind screen is properly
engaged.
! Install or remove the wind screen only
when the roof is open. You could otherwise
damage the wind screen or the vehicle
interior.
The wind screen offers protection from the
wind when driving with the roof down.
The wind screen can be installed or removed
from the driver's side or passenger side. We
recommend that a second person assists you
when doing this.
Perform operations involving the wind screen
preferably on the side facing away from
traffic, after you have stopped the vehicle,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions.
Installing/removing Rear brackets for wind screen
0002
Bracket cover, front-passenger side
0003 Bracket cover, driver's side
X To install: open the roof (Y page 104).
X Press the mark on cover 0002and push in the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeatt he procedure with cover 0003.
The rear brackets for wind screen 0027are
visible. 0027
Wind screen
0026 Pin
0024 Front brackets for wind screen
0025 Example: lock cover, front-passenger side
X Make sure that wind screen 0027is folded
back.
X Push the upper half of cover 0025on wind
screen 0027.
X Repeatt he procedure with the cover on the
driver's side.
wind screen 0027is unlocked.
X Hold wind screen 0027at an angle and insert
pins 0026into the rear brackets.
Make sure that pins 0026sit correctly in the
brackets.
X Insert wind screen 0027into front brackets
0024.
X Check whether wind screen 0027is correctly
seated in all four brackets.
X Push the lower half of cover 0025on wind
screen 0027.
Wind screen 0027is locked.
X Fold wind screen 0027forward if necessary.
X To remove: make sure that wind screen
0027 is folded back.
X Push the upper half of cover 0025on wind
screen 0027.
Wind screen 0027is unlocked.
X First remove wind screen 0027from front
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X
Hold wind screen 0027at an angle and then
remove from the rear brackets.
X Slide covers 0002and 0003of the rea rbrackets
against the direction of the arrow until they
are fully closed.
Electrical 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 yourselforo thers. For
this reason, retract the wind screen as soon
as it is dark or if your visio nis otherwise
restricted.
! When extending or retracting the wind
screen, make sure there are no objects on
the rear compartment trim. Otherwise, the
objects could damage the wind screen.
The wind screen offers protection from the
wind when driving with the roof down. The
roof must be fully open before the wind
screen can be extended.
Extending and retracting
X Open the roof (Y page 103).
X Open the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for the electrical wind screen is
under the cover. X
To extend: press button 0002.
X To retract: press button 0002again. Roller sunblind for the glass roof
The roller sunblind protects you from
excessive glare and heat caused by the sun
shining through the glass roof.
X
To close: using handle 0002slide the roller
blind in the direction of the arrow.
X To open: using handle 0002slide the roller
blind in the opposite direction to the arrow. MAGIC SKY CONTROL
General notes MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a glass roof, the
transparency of which can be changed by
applying electrical voltage.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switched
between darkened and transparent states.
i
MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens
automatically when you turn the SmartKey
to position 0in the ignition lock or remove
the SmartKey.
Risk of electric shock G
DANGER
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL electrical system
works at high voltage.
If the cover behind the overhead control unit
is damaged or is removed, electrical Roof
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components of MAGIC SKY CONTROL are
exposed
.These may be live. If you touch these
components, you may get an electric shock
and could be seriously or even fatally injured.
For this reason, never remove the cover
behind the overhead control unit. Never touch
parts of the electrical system (control unit,
cables or cable connections).
Have all work on MAGIC SKY CONTROL
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
The electrical components of MAGIC SKY
CONTROL are protected by a paneling behind
the overhead control panel.
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL control unit is
marked with a yellow warning sticker that
warns you of high voltage. The high-voltage
cables are orange in color.
Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL X
Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the
status it was set to before the engine was
switched off.
X To change the degree of transparency:
press button 0002.
i At sub-zero temperatures, the change is
slower and uneven. The entire process may
take some time. 110
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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
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The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down
from level 3to level 2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
You can set the distribution of the heated
sections of the seat cushion and backrest
using COMAND (Y page 312).
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button0002repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0002repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off.
Problems with the seat heating The seat heating has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
X Once the battery is sufficiently charged,
switch on the seat heating again. Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Activating/deactivating The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button0002repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
X To switch off: press button0002repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
i If you open the roof with the SmartKey
(Y page 105), the seat ventilation of the
driver's seat switches on automatically and
the side windows open.
Problems with the seat ventilation The seat ventilation has switched off
prematurely or cannot be switched on. The
vehicle's electrical system voltage is too low
because too many electrical consumers are
switched on.
X
Switch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting. Seats
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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).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog up. This could preven tyou from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident. G
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. Aclogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control is only operational when the
engine is running. The system only works
optimally when the side windows and the roof
are closed.
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 149). i
When the weather is warm, ventilate the
vehicle for a brief period. This will speed up
the cooling process and the desired vehicle
interior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i It is possible that the dehumidification
function of the climat econtrol system may
be activated automatically an hour after the
SmartKey has been removed. The vehicle
is then ventilated for 30 minutes to dry the
air-conditioning system. 140
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control