2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER display

Setting the specified minimum
distance .........................................
172
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Dolby ®
Digital
.................................... 278
Doors Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Display message ............................ 251
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking .......................76
Important safety notes .................... 74
Opening (from inside) ......................75
Overview .......................................... 74
Power closing feature ......................76
Drinking and driving .........................157
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 149
Display ........................................... 145
Manual ........................................... 150
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 220
Drive program selector ..................... 147
Driver's door see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving on flooded roads ..................161
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............58
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 58
Electronic brake force distribution ... 62
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 59
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 60
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 65Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist
.................195
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 195
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 199
Active Parking Assist .....................186
Adaptive Damping System ............. 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 194
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 241
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
HOLD function ............................... 175
PARKTRONIC ................................. 183
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........177
Rear view camera .......................... 190
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 159
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 134
Checking brake lining thickness ....160
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving .......................157
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Exhaust check ............................... 158
Fuel ................................................ 157
General .......................................... 156
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 159
Pedals ............................................ 157
Snow chains .................................. 529
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 158
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 432
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 428
Inserting ........................................ 421
Notes on discs ............................... 43210
Index

Selecting a media type ..................
426
Selecting a track
............................ 427
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 212E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating

.................219
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 219
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 226
Function/notes ................................ 62
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 139
General information ....................... 139
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 76
Trunk ............................................... 83
Vehicle ............................................. 76
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 53
Safety guidelines ............................. 38
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 263
Display message ............................ 238
ECO start/stop function ................ 138
Engine number ............................... 560
Irregular running ............................ 142
Jump-starting ................................. 516
Starting problems .......................... 142
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 137Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............
137
Switching off .................................. 154
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 520
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................142
Engine oil
Adding

........................................... 498
Additives ........................................ 563
Checking the oil level ..................... 497
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 497
Display message ............................ 240
Filling capacity ............................... 563
Notes about oil grades ................... 562
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 497
Temperature (on-board computer) . 220
Viscosity ........................................ 563
Entering an intersection name ......... 301
Entering a street name ..................... 299
Entering the address (example) ....... 298
Entering the city ................................ 299
Entering the house number .............. 299
Entry Deleting ......................................... 284
Saving ............................................ 282
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 220
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 61
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 60
Display message ............................ 224
ETS .................................................. 60
Function/notes ................................ 59
Important safety information ........... 59
Warning lamp ................................. 259
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 60
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 425
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 436
Exhaust check ................................... 158
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 504
Exterior lighting see Lights Index
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Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 103
Dipping (automatic) .......................103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...103
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Storing the parking position
..........104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 475F
Factory setting (reset function) .......294
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........428
Video DVD ..................................... 455
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........428
Video DVD ..................................... 455
Favorites (Internet) ...........................408
Favorites button ................................ 293
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...560
First-aid kit .........................................
508
Flat tire MOExtended tires

..........................510
Preparing the vehicle .....................509
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 510
Floormat ............................................. 481
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 111
Freeway information .........................347
Frequencies Adjusting for radio stations ............ 413
Front fog lamps
Changing the bulbs ........................ 117
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 98
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 562
Consumption statistics ..................209
Displaying consumption ................. 290
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 209
Displaying the range ...................... 209
Driving tips .................................... 157Fuel gauge
..................................... 205
Grade (gasoline)

............................ 561
Important safety notes .................. 561
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 561
Problem (malfunction) ...................154
Refueling ........................................ 152
Tank content/reserve fuel .............560
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 153
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 209
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 560
Problem (malfunction) ...................154
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 508
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 521
Before changing ............................. 521
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 522
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 521
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 522
Important safety notes .................. 521 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory

.....................485
Notes ............................................. 481
Opening/closing the garage door ..485
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 482
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 558
Glass roof (sunblind) ...........................92
Glove box ........................................... 474
Google Maps ®
.................................... 320
Google™ local search Importing a destination/route .......388
Popular Searches ........................... 389
Search ........................................... 386
Search history ............................... 389
Selecting a search position ............ 387
Using as the destination ................ 388
GPS reception .................................... 295
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............ 42812
Index

H
Handbrake see Parking brake

HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 80
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Head bags Display message ............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 42
Heading up (navigation) ...................344
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....499
Cleaning system (function) ............ 113
Cleaning system (notes) ................564
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........101
Head restraints see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 236
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 138
HOLD function Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 176
Home address
Entering and saving .......................304
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 304
Hood
Closing ........................................... 497
Display message ............................ 251
Opening ......................................... 496
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161 I
Ignition lock see Key positions




Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 333
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps .........255
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 205
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interface (USB, iPod ®
)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 116
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Emergency lighting ........................ 116
Manual control ............................... 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 217
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 308
Entering ......................................... 307
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 402
Conditions for access .................... 385
Entering the URL ............................ 402
Favorites manager ......................... 408
Favorites menu .............................. 408
Menu functions .............................. 405
Opening favorites .......................... 407
Selecting favourites ....................... 403 Index
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iPod
®
Alphabetical track selection .......... 450
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 446
Selecting a category/playlist
.........448
iTunes ®
............................................... 450J
Jack Storage location ............................ 508
Using ............................................. 549
Jump start (engine) ............................. 33
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 516K
Key see SmartKey


KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Display message ............................ 253
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Unlocking ......................................... 69
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 135
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................151
Knee bag .............................................. 41L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist


Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 323
Presentation .................................. 323
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................220
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 237Light function, active
Display message ............................ 237
Lighting
see Lights


Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 218
Active light function .......................113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 110
Cornering light function .................113
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 112
High-beam headlamps ...................112
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 217
Standing lamps .............................. 111
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 217
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 217
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........217
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......238
Load/eject button ............................. 421
Loading aid (trunk) Raising/lowering the roof .............. 477
Locking
see Central locking 14
Index

Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ...........................
77
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 218
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 235
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................. 287M
M+S tires ............................................ 528
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .........................92
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS


Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 342
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 345
City model ..................................... 347
Geo-coordinate display .................. 345
Heading ......................................... 344
Information in the display ..............345
Map settings .................................. 343
Moving ........................................... 343
North orientation ........................... 344
Notes ............................................. 342
Point of interest symbols ............... 344
Road display .................................. 345
Saving the crosshair position ......... 343
Showing the map data version ....... 352
Topographical map ........................ 347
Updating ........................................ 353
Updating process ........................... 353
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 502mbrace
Call priority

.................................... 489
Display message ............................ 230
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 489
Downloading routes .......................492
Emergency call .............................. 487
Geo fencing ................................... 493
Important safety notes .................. 485
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 491
MB info call button ........................ 488
Remote vehicle locking .................. 491
Roadside Assistance button .......... 488
Search & Send ............................... 490
Self-test ......................................... 486
Speed alert .................................... 493
System .......................................... 486
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 493
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 492
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 490
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Unlocking the driver's door ..............76
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection .......... 450
Basic menu .................................... 447
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 446
Connection options ....................... 445
iPod ®
............................................. 445
Mode ............................................. 445
MP3 player .................................... 446
Notes for the MP3 player ...............451
Playback options ........................... 450
Selecting categories ...................... 448
Selecting folders ............................ 448
Selecting music files ...................... 448
Selecting playlists ..........................448
Switching to ................................... 447
USB mass storage device .............. 445
Media list ........................................... 426
Memory card (audio) ......................... 212
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223 Index
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Messages
see Display messages

Microphone, switching on/off .........366
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 360
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
interface) . 359
De-authorizing ............................... 362
External authorization ....................361
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Registering (authorizing) ................ 360
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 70
MOExtended tires .............................. 510
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................552
Mounting a new wheel ................... 551
Preparing the vehicle .....................548
Raising the vehicle ......................... 549
Removing a wheel ..........................551
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 549
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 432
Copyright ....................................... 432
Data medium ................................. 431
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 428
File systems ................................... 431
Formats ......................................... 432
Mode, switching to ........................ 424
Notes ............................................. 431
Operation ....................................... 212
Pause function ............................... 426
Playback options ........................... 430
Safety notes .................................. 421
Selecting a media type .................. 426
Selecting a track ............................ 427
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
Multicontour seat .............................. 286
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 208
Permanent display ......................... 216Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume ..................... 277
Operating the on-board computer . 206
Multisession CD
................................ 431
Music files Recording ...................................... 437
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ................... 438
Deleting individual music files ....... 439
Disk space information ..................438
General notes ................................ 436
Playback options ........................... 439
Switching to ................................... 436
Music search ..................................... 433
My address see Home address N
Navigation Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements

............277
Alternative route ............................ 327
Avoiding an area ............................ 349
Basic settings ................................ 297
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 326
Compass function .......................... 352
Destination memory ......................337
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 328
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 304
Entering a destination .................... 298
Entering a destination by address .. 298
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 306
Entering an intermediate stop .......307
Entering a point of interest ............ 310
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 283
Freeway information ......................347
General notes ................................ 295
GPS reception ................................ 295
Lane recommendation ...................323
List of areas ................................... 350
Map settings .................................. 34216
Index

Menu (on-board computer) ............
210
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) .................................... 331
Overview ........................................ 295
Previous destinations .................... 341
Reading out traffic reports
.............336
Repeating announcements ............ 325
Route guidance .............................. 321
Safety notes .................................. 295
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory ....................... 304
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 305
Selecting your home address ........ 304
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 400
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 297
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 297
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 296
Starting route calculation .............. 303
Switching announcements on/off . 325
Switching to ................................... 296
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................. 277
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 48
Resetting after being triggered ........ 49
North orientation (navigation) ......... 344
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 134O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test

............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................54
Important safety notes .................... 36OCS
Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test

............................... 46
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Off-map .............................................. 332
Off-road .............................................. 331
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 220
Assistance menu ........................... 214
Audio menu ................................... 211
Convenience submenu .................. 219
Display messages ..........................223
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 172
Factory settings submenu ............. 219
Important safety notes .................. 204
Instrument cluster submenu ..........215
Lighting submenu .......................... 216
Menu overview .............................. 208
Message memory .......................... 223
Navigation menu ............................ 210
Operation ....................................... 206
RACETIMER ................................... 220
Service menu ................................. 215
Settings menu ............................... 215
Standard display ............................ 208
Telephone menu ............................ 212
Trip menu ...................................... 208
Vehicle submenu ........................... 218
Video DVD operation ..................... 212
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ...................386
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 385
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 402
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website ..... 401
Options menu ................................ 397
Resetting settings ..........................401
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 397
Selecting options for the weather
display ........................................... 398
Setting options for destination/
route download .............................. 400 Index
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