2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER belt

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
Stowage areasStowage and features

Leave the seat to dry afterwards.
Cleaning results depend on the type of
dirt and how long it has been there.
R clean Alcantara® covers with a damp
cloth. Make sure that you wipe entire
seat sections to avoid leaving visible
lines.
! Do not use microfiber cloths to clean
genuine leather, artificial leather or
Alcantara® covers.
If used often, these can
damage the cover.
i Note that regular care is essential to
ensure that the appearance and comfort of
the covers is retained over time.
Cleaning the seat belts G
WARNING
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash, they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
! Do not

clean the seat belts using chemical
cleaning agents. Do not dry the seat belts
by heating at temperatures above 176 ‡
(80 †) or in direct sunlight.
X Use clean, lukewarm water and soap
solution.
Cleaning the headliner and carpets X
Headliner: if it is very dirty, use a soft brush
or dry shampoo.
X Carpets: use the carpet and textile
cleaning agents recommended and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. 506
Care
Maintenance and care

Jump-starting
G
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting. You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding. G
WARNING
Non-combusted fuel can collect in the exhaust system and ignite. There is a risk of fire. Avoid
repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
! Avoid repeated

and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter could be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
Do not start the vehicle using a rapid charging device. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,
the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper
cables. Observe the following points:
R The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,
jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or a jump-starting device.
R You may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and catalytic converter are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
R Only jump-start from batteries with a 12 V voltage rating.
R Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
R If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected
for a few minutes before attempting to start. This charges the empty battery a little.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R the jumper cables are not damaged.
R when the jumper cables are connected to the battery, uninsulated sections of the terminal
clamp do not come into contact with other metal sections.
R the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
These parts move when the engine is started and while it is running.
X Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0
in
the ignition lock and remove it (Y page 135). On vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO, make sure the ignition is switched off ( Y page 135). All indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster must be off. 516
Jump-starting
Roadside Assistance

X
To close: check whether the seal is lying
correctly in cover :.
X Insert both openings = at the rear of
cover :
into
the brackets on the fuse box.
The brackets on the fuse box must be
completely visible in the two openings =
on the fuse box.
X Fold down cover :.
X Hook clamps ; into the fuse box and
close.
X Close the hood ( Y page 497).Dashboard fuse box
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
! Make sure

that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses. X
To open: pull cover : outwards in the
direction of the arrow and remove it.
X To close: clip in cover :
at the front of the
dashboard.
X Fold cover : inwards until it engages. Fuse box in the rear
! Make sure

that no moisture can enter the
fuse box when the cover is open.
! When closing the cover, make sure that it
is lying correctly on the fuse box. Moisture
seeping in or dirt could otherwise impair
the operation of the fuses. The fuse box in the rear is located on the right-hand
side when viewed in the direction of travel.
X
To open: open the seat belt guide on the
right-hand seat and remove the seat belt
(Y page 99).
X Move the right-hand front seat as far
forward as possible (Y

page 99).
X Insert your fingers at the bottom of front
cover : between the cover and floor
covering.
X Remove front cover : towards the front
by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
X Lift off top cover ; by pulling it in the
direction of the arrow. Fuses = are accessible through the two
openings in the top of the fuse box.522
FusesRoadside Assistance

X
To close: insert the securing tags
underneath top
cover ; in the recesses at
the top of the fuse box.
X Fold down top cover ; until it engages
audibly.
X Insert the securing tags underneath top
cover : in

the recesses at the front of the
fuse box.
X Push front cover : towards the rear until
it engages audibly.
X Move the right-hand seat backwards
(Y page 99).
X Hook the seat belt into the seat belt guide
on the right-hand seat ( Y page 99). Fuses
523
Roadside Assistance Z