2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER ESP

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WARNING
Warning notes draw your attention to hazards
that endanger
your health or life, or the health
or life of others.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
i This symbol indicates useful instructions
or further information that could be helpful
to you. X
This symbol designates an
instruction you must follow.
X Several consecutive symbols
indicate
an

instruction with several
steps.
(Y page) This symbol tells you where you
can find further information on a
topic.
YY This symbol indicates a warning or
an instruction

that is continued on
the next page.
Display This font indicates a display
message in the multifunction
display/COMAND display.

Indicator lamp ................................ 126
Maximum cooling
.......................... 128
Notes on
using automatic climate
control ........................................... 124
Overview of systems ...................... 122
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 126
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 129
Setting the air distribution .............127
Setting the airflow ......................... 127
Setting the air vents ......................131
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 126
Setting the temperature ................ 127
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 130
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 130
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 129
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 128
Cockpit
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) ..................453
COMAND Active multicontour seat ................ 287
Basic functions .............................. 275
Calling up drive status regulator
(ABC) ............................................. 291
Display ........................................... 271
Examples of operation ................... 273
Importing POIs ............................... 392
Multicontour seat .......................... 286
Seat functions ............................... 286
Settings ......................................... 410
Switching on/off ........................... 275
System settings ............................. 289
COMAND controller ...........................273
COMAND display Cleaning ......................................... 504
Cleaning instructions ..................... 272
Driving conditions menu (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 183
Driving conditions menu (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 180Setting ...........................................
289
Switching on/off
........................... 272
Combination switch ..........................112
Compass function ............................. 352
Connecting a USB device .................424
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Contacts Deleting ......................................... 384
Importing ....................................... 383
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............453
Convenience closing feature ..............85
Convenience opening feature see Side windows
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 498
Display message ............................ 238
Filling capacity ............................... 564
Notes ............................................. 563
Temperature (on-board computer) . 220
Temperature gauge ........................ 205
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ...............432
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 235
Function/notes ............................. 113
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 116
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................162
Deactivating ................................... 164
Display message ............................ 246
Driving system ............................... 162
Function/notes ............................. 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Setting a speed .............................. 163
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 163
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 478
Important safety notes .................. 478
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...32
Customer Relations Department .......328
Index

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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Raising ...........................................
549
Reporting problems .........................32
Securing from rolling away ............ 549
Towing away
.................................. 518
Tow-starting ................................... 518
Transporting .................................. 520
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 76
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................68
Vehicle data ................................... 565
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 565
Vehicle dimensions ...........................565
Vehicle emergency locking ................77
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............559
Vehicle level Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Display message ............................ 241
Vehicle maintenance
see ASSYST PLUS
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 508
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 212
Overview ........................................ 452
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 453
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............452
DVD menu ..................................... 457
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 455
Function restrictions ...................... 454
Interactive content ........................458
Notes on discs ............................... 453
Operation ....................................... 453
Pause function ............................... 456
Playing conditions .......................... 453
Safety notes .................................. 453
Selecting ........................................ 456
Selecting a film/title ...................... 456
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 456
Setting the audio format ................ 458
Setting the language ...................... 458Setting the picture .........................
453
Showing/hiding the control menu . 454
Showing/hiding the menu
.............455
Stop function ................................. 455
Subtitles ........................................ 458
Switching to ................................... 454
VIN ...................................................... 559
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 291
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 277
Navigation messages ..................... 277 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 257
Brakes ........................................... 257
Check Engine ................................. 263
Coolant .......................................... 263
Distance warning ........................... 265
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 265
ESP ®
.............................................. 259
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 260
Fuel tank ........................................ 263
Overview ........................................ 255
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 43
Reserve fuel ................................... 263
Seat belt ........................................ 256
SPORT handling mode ................... 260
SRS ................................................ 262
Tire pressure monitor .................... 266
Warranty ............................................ 558
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 253
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route . 310
Editing ........................................... 310
Entering ......................................... 308
Weather Band
Searching for a channel ................. 415
Switching on .................................. 414
Weather display (COMAND)
Calling up the weather map ...........395
Information chart ........................... 393
Selecting locations in the
information chart ........................... 39426
Index

Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests
genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. Printed Operator's Manual
The printed

Operator's Manual (including any
Supplements) must be observed.
There is no electronic update to the Digital
Operator's Manual. Amendments are only
made to the printed Operator's Manual. Operator's Manual
General notes
Before you

first drive off, read this Operator's
Manual carefully and familiarize yourself with
your vehicle.
For your own safety and a longer vehicle life,
follow the instructions and warning notices in
this manual. Disregarding them may lead to
damage to the vehicle or personal injury. Vehicle damage resulting from the disregard
of the instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. 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.

The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle. Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle

is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
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Introduction

including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada:
"The
wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the on-board
diagnostics connection, it can affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. This can
impair the operating safety of your vehicle
while driving. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the on-
board diagnostics connection. G
WARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables which
are connected to the on-board diagnostics
connection can obstruct the area around the
pedals. The equipment or the cables could
come between the pedals in the event of
sudden braking or acceleration. This may
affect the function of the pedals. There is a
risk of an accident.
Do not

attach any equipment or cables in the
driver's footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet
the

requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on

your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components Correct use
G
WARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle.

Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
Observe the following information when
driving your vehicle:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data" section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
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Registered trademarks
Registered trademarks:
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R DTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
R Dolby and MLP are registered trademarks
of DOLBY Laboratories.
R BabySmart™, ESP ®
and PRE-SAFE ®
are
registered trademarks of Daimler AG.
R HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of
Prince.
R iPod ®
and iTunes ®
are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
R Logic7 ®
is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries.
R Microsoft ®
and Windows media ®
are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
R SIRIUS is a registered trademark of Sirius
XM Radio Inc.
R HD Radio is a registered trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corporation.
R Gracenote ®
is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
R ZAGATSurvey ®
and related brands are
registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey,
LLC. FreeType
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2005
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