2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER alarm

AIRSCARF
Setting the vents
...........................132
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........132
Setting the center air vents ...........131
Setting the side air vents ............... 131
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........101
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative route ............................... 327
Ambient lighting Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 148
SETUP ............................................ 148
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 220
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 480
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 214
ASSYST PLUS Notes ............................................. 500
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 194
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 411
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................ 424
Pause function ............................... 426
Playback options ........................... 430
Safety notes .................................. 421Setting the audio format ................
430
Stop function ................................. 426
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD
..................................... 430
Video DVD ..................................... 458
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 211
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 238
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 140
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 140
Automatic headlamp mode ..............110
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............146
Automatic drive program ............... 149
Changing gear ............................... 146
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 146
Emergency running mode ..............152
Engaging the park position ............ 144
Kickdown ....................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................150
Overview ........................................ 143
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Program selector button ................147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Selector lever ................................ 143
Shift ranges ................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 148
Transmission position display ........ 145
Transmission positions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 152
Autostore ........................................... 414
AUX (audio) Notes/socket ................................ 451
Switching to ................................... 451
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 459
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 459
Switching to ................................... 459 Index
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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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Operating safety
Diagnostics connection
...................31
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........206P
Paint code number ............................ 559
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...501
Panic alarm .......................................... 36
Parking Engaging park position .................. 144
Important safety notes

..................154
Parking brake ................................ 155
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 190
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 226
Electric parking brake ....................155
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 185
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Problem (malfunction) ...................186
Range of the sensors ..................... 184
Warning display ............................. 185
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 43
Pause function Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........426
Video DVD ..................................... 456
Pedals ................................................. 157
Personal POIs Acoustic notification ......................317
Calling up the menu .......................316
Displaying on the map ................... 316
Managing categories .....................317
Saving ............................................ 318
Selecting as the destination ..........319
Settings ......................................... 316
Visual information ..........................317Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 371
Calling up .......................................

368
Creating a new entry ..................... 370
Deleting an entry ........................... 370
Entering characters .......................281
Icon overview ................................. 369
Searching for an entry ...................369
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 453
Picture viewer Displaying pictures ........................ 460
Introduction ................................... 459
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 505
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........430
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 313
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 312
Entering ......................................... 310
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 315
List ................................................. 313
ZAGAT ®
survey service ..................315
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 344
Point of interest list
With character bar ......................... 314
Power closing feature .........................76
Power washers .................................. 501
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 230
Operation ......................................... 48
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 231
Function/notes ................................ 63
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Previous destinations (navigation) ..341
Product information ............................28
Program selector button .................. 14718
Index

SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Introduction
..................................... 37
Warning lamp ................................. 262
Warning lamp (function) ................... 37
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 237
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Starting (engine) ................................ 137
Station search ................................... 413
STEER CONTROL .................................. 65
Steering (display message) ..............252
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 206
Cleaning ......................................... 505
Important safety notes .................. 101
Paddle shifters ............................... 148
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........148
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 426
Video DVD ..................................... 455
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 220
Storing stations Radio ............................................. 414
Stowage areas ................................... 474
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 475
Center console .............................. 475
Cup holders ................................... 478
Display message) ........................... 252
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 475
Glove box ....................................... 474
Important safety information ......... 474
Rear ............................................... 476
Stowage net ................................... 476
Stowage net ....................................... 476
Stowage space Center console (rear) ..................... 476
Umbrella holder ............................. 475
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 478
Summer tires ..................................... 528
Sun visor ............................................ 479Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 217
Surround sound ................................. 278
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 278
Switching on/off ........................... 279
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 182
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 180
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 220
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 130
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................453
Switching between summer time
and standard time ............................. 290
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............65
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 366
Switching wavebands (radio) ...........413
System settings
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 292
Date ............................................... 289
Language ....................................... 292
Text reader speed ..........................291
Time ............................................... 289
Time zone ...................................... 290
Voice Control System .................... 291 T
Tachometer ........................................ 206
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 236
see Lights


Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 560
Notes ............................................. 55822
Index

Tires/wheels .................................
552
Vehicle data
................................... 565
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 489
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
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................364
Accepting a call ............................. 213
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 277
Calling (outgoing call) ....................365
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) ..................... 359
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......362
Display message ............................ 252
Ending an active call ...................... 368
Entering a number .........................365
Entering phone numbers ................ 365
External authorization
(Bluetooth ®
) ................................... 361
Function restrictions ...................... 358
General notes ................................ 357
Incoming call ................................. 364
Making a call ................................. 367
Making a call via speed dial ...........365
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Number from the phone book ........ 213
Operating options .......................... 357
Overview ........................................ 357
Overview of functions ....................366
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 364Redialing
........................................ 213
Rejecting/accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 367
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 213
Rejecting a call .............................. 364
Safety notes .................................. 357
Sending DTMF tones ......................
366
Single call ...................................... 366
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 366
Text messages (SMS) .................... 375
Toggling ......................................... 368
Using the telephone ....................... 364
see Bluetooth ®

Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 363
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 365
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 365
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 205
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 220
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 220
Outside temperature ...................... 206
Setting (climate control) ................ 127
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 377
Deleting ......................................... 377
Inbox .............................................. 376
Information and requirements .......375
Reading .......................................... 376
Reading aloud ................................ 376
Storing sender in address book ..... 377
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 377
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Time
Setting ........................................... 290
Setting summer/standard time ..... 290
Setting the format .........................290
Setting the time ............................. 289
Setting the time/date format ........ 290
Setting the time zone ..................... 290
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................220 Index
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Useful information ..............................
36
Panic alarm .......................................... 36
Occupant safety .................................. 36
Child restraint systems ......................54
Driving safety systems ....................... 57
Theft deterrent locking system ......... 65 35Safety

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 31).Panic alarm
:
!
button
X To activate: press ! button : for at
least one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press ! button
:
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
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 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.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause 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.
The product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the SmartKey. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the

restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not 36
Occupant safety
Safety

permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
the device in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL
helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
R the vehicle starts to skid
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will not receive
steering support from STEER CONTROL.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO:
switch
the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100
(in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp

: flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk
R the hood
R the glove box
R the stowage space under the armrest
R a stowage compartment in the rear
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press

the % or & button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. Theft deterrent locking system
65
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