2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER warning

X
To remove: grab strap ; and pull umbrella
holder : out of the stowage compartment
in the direction of the arrow.
X To insert: push umbrella holder : in the
opposite direction

from the arrow, into the
stowage compartment, until it engages.
You can remove the umbrella holder to clean
it. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Stowage compartment in the rear
center console X
To open: slide cover : in the direction of
the arrow.
On vehicles equipped with a bottle holder, the
bottle holder is located in the stowage
compartment (

Y page 479).
Stowage compartment in the rear There is a stowage compartment in the rear
on the left-hand side only. X
Open the seat belt guide and remove the
seat belt ( Y page 99).
X Move the left-hand front seat forwards
(Y page

99) and fold the backrest forwards.
X To open: press release button ;.
Cover : folds upwards.
X To close: fold down cover : and let it
engage.
X Fold the backrest of the left-hand front seat
back and move the seat backwards
(Y page 99).
X Route the seat belt back through the seat
belt guide. Stowage net
G
WARNING
Stowage nets are only intended for
transporting light loads such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Do not use stowage nets to transport heavy,
bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In an
accident, during hard braking or during a
change of direction, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle and cause injury to
vehicle occupants.
Stowage nets

cannot protect the transported
loads in the event of an accident. There is a stowage net
: in the front-
passenger footwell. 476
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Loading aid in the trunk
Raising/lowering the roof G
WARNING
To prevent injuries, make sure that there is no
possibility of body parts getting caught in
moving parts.

If potential danger exists, press
the switch again. This will immediately stop
the movement of the hardtop.
! 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
;
if trunk partition
= is closed and the trunk lid is opened
completely.
X To raise the roof: press switch :.
The roof is raised slightly. Switch : lights
up brightly.
X Slide trunk partition = back (Y page 89). You can only lower roof
; if trunk partition
= is closed and the trunk lid is opened
completely.
X To lower the roof: close

the trunk partition
(Y page 89).
X Press switch :.
The roof is lowered slightly. Switch :
lights up dimly. Stowage areas
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Stowage and features Z

Problems with the loading aid
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsIt 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
= (Y page 89).
X Swing trunk floor ? up by loop ;.
X Pull hook with Velcro attachment : off
the
underside of trunk floor ?.
X Attach hook with Velcro attachment : to
trunk partition = by its handle.
The TIREFIT kit, tire-change tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes G
WARNING
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants

and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident.
Liquids

spilled on vehicle occupants
may cause serious personal injury. Liquids
spilled on vehicle equipment may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Cup holder in the center console X
To open: open stowage compartment ;
(Y page 475).
X To remove the insert: slide catches :
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove the cup holder insert upwards.478
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X
To re-install the insert: place the insert in
stowage compartment ;.
X Slide catches : outwards in the direction
of the arrow until they engage.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat
for cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm
water only. Bottle holder
G
WARNING
Do not transport heavy, sharp-edged, or
fragile bottles in the bottle holder.
In the event of an accident, the bottle holder
cannot secure a bottle sufficiently. You and/
or vehicle occupants could be injured. X
To open: open the stowage compartment
(Y page 476).
X To remove the insert: slide catches :
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Lift bottle holder insert ; up and remove.
X To re-install the insert: place
insert ; in
the stowage compartment.
X Slide catches : outwards in the direction
of the arrow until they engage.
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles;
it merely prevents them from tipping over. Sun visors
Overview G
WARNING
Do not use the vanity mirror while driving.
Keep the vanity mirrors in the sun visors
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Reflected glare

can endanger you and others. :
Mirror light
; Bracket
= Retaining strip, e.g. for a parking lot ticket
? Vanity mirror
A Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light : only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer
; and mirror cover
A has been folded up. Features
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Stowage and features Z

Glare from the side
X
Fold down sun visor :.
X Pull sun visor : out of retainer ;.
X Swing sun visor : to the side.
X Slide sun visor : forwards and back as
required. Ashtray
X
To open: open stowage compartment :
(Y page 475).
X To remove the insert: pull insert ; up in
the direction of the arrow, out of the cup
holder.
X To replace the insert: push insert : on
the left-hand side into the cup holder.
i Only install

insert : on the left-hand side
of the cup holder. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter. X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To open: open stowage compartment :
under the armrest (Y page 475).
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out
automatically when the heating element is
red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes You can use the sockets for accessories with
a maximum power consumption of
180
W(15

A). Accessories include such items
as lamps or chargers for mobile phones.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 in the
ignition lock.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i An emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power 480
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to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket in the front-passenger footwell X
Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket under the armrest X
Open the stowage compartment under
armrest :(Y page 475).
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
Socket in the trunk X
Lift up the cover of socket :. Floormats
G
WARNING
Whenever you are using a floormat, make sure
there is enough clearance and that the
floormat is securely fastened.
The floormat should always be securely
fastened using the fastening equipment.
Before driving off, check that the floormat is
securely in
place and adjust it if necessary. A
loose floormat could slip and hinder proper
functioning of the pedals.
Do not place several floormats on top of each
other as this may impair pedal movement. Example: floormat, driver's side
X
Slide the seat backwards.
X To install: place the floormat in the
footwell.
X Press studs : onto retainers ;.
X To remove: pull the floormat off
retainers ;.
X Remove the floormat. Garage door opener
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate Features
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Z

operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent
potential harm or damage. When
programming
a
garage door opener, the door
moves up or down. When programming a gate
operator, the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control with
any garage door opener that lacks safety stop
and reverse features as required by U.S.
federal safety standards (this includes any
garage door opener model manufactured
before April 1, 1982). A garage door that
cannot detect an object - signaling the door
to stop and reverse - does not meet current
U.S. federal safety standards.
When programming a garage door opener,
park vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming the
integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide (CO),
and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness
and possible death. All exhaust gas contains
carbon monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can
cause unconsciousness and possible death.
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener
integrated in the rear-view mirror allows you
to operate up to three different door and gate
systems.
i Certain garage door drives are
incompatible with the integrated garage
door opener. If you experience difficulties
programming the integrated garage door
opener, contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following
telephone assistance services:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
i USA only: This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2.
this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Programming Programming buttons
G
WARNING
Only press the button on the integrated
garage door

opener if there are no persons or
objects present within the sweep of the
garage door. Persons could otherwise be
injured as the door moves. 482
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Shortly after successfully registering with the
mbrace service, a user ID and password will
be
sent
to you by mail. USA only: you can use
this password to log onto the mbrace area
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
The mbrace system is available if:
R it has been activated and is operational.
R the corresponding mobile phone network
is available for transmitting data to the
Customer Assistance Center.
R a service subscription is available.
R the starter battery is sufficiently charged.
i Determining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
R GPS reception is available
R the vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system To adjust the volume during an mbrace call,
proceed as follows:
X
Press the W or X button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Use the volume controller of COMAND.
The mbrace system provides various
services, e.g.:
R automatic and manual emergency call
R Roadside Assistance call
R MB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online"

at http://www.mbusa.com. System self-test G
WARNING
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if one of the following conditions
occurs:
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not light up during the system self-
diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the F Roadside
Assistance button does not light up during
the system self-diagnosis.
R the indicator lamp in the ï information
button does not light up during self-
diagnosis of the system.
R the indicator lamp in the SOS button, the
F Roadside Assistance button or the
ï information button continues to light
up red after the system self-diagnosis.
R The mbrace Inoperative or mbrace
Service Not Activated message
appears in the multifunction display after
the system self-diagnosis.
If a

malfunction is indicated as outlined above,
the system may not operate as expected. In
the event of an emergency, assistance must
be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact
the following service hotlines:
R USA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
or 1-888-990-9007
R Canada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis. 486
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