2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER flat tire

Avoiding an area
................................ 349B
Back button ....................................... 274
Back support see Lumbar support

Balance, adjusting ............................. 278
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 58
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 58
Bass, setting ...................................... 278
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 71
Important safety notes .................... 71
Replacing ......................................... 71
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 515
Display message ............................ 240
Important safety notes .................. 513
Jump starting ................................. 516
Overview ........................................ 513
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) .............344
Blind Spot Assist see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating ................. 292
Activating audio mode ...................443
Conditions (telephone) ..................358
Connecting another mobile phone . 362
Connecting audio devices ..............440
Device list ...................................... 440
Entering the passcode ...................360
External authorization ....................361
General information ....................... 292
Interface ........................................ 357
Introduction ................................... 357
Reconnecting an audio device .......442
Searching for a mobile phone ........359
Settings ......................................... 292
Telephone basic menu ................... 363
Telephony ...................................... 358
Telephony notes ............................ 357
Bluetooth ®
audio basic display ........ 443Bottle holder ......................................
479
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System)


Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 230
Notes ............................................. 563
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 236
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 57
BAS .................................................. 58
BAS PLUS ........................................ 58
Brake fluid (notes) .........................563
Display message ............................ 224
Driving tips .................................... 158
High-performance brake system .... 159
Important safety notes .................. 158
Maintenance .................................. 159
Parking brake ................................ 155
Warning lamp ................................. 257
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 453
Bulbs see Changing bulbs
Buttons on the COMAND
controller ........................................... 274 C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................29
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting ..........

364
Connecting .................................... 365
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 372
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 372
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 372
Car
see Vehicle 6
Index

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

TIREFIT kit ..........................................
510
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer)
.....534
Checking manually ........................533
Display message ............................ 247
Maximum ....................................... 532
Notes ............................................. 531
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 512
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 512
Recommended ............................... 529
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 533
Restarting ...................................... 533
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 534
Restarting ...................................... 536
Warning lamp ................................. 266
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 547
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 545
Bar (definition) ............................... 545
Changing a wheel .......................... 547
Characteristics .............................. 545
Checking ........................................ 527
Definition of terms ......................... 545
Direction of rotation ......................548
Display message ............................ 247
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 547
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 544
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 545
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 546
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 546
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................546
Important safety notes .................. 526
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 546
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 546
Labeling (overview) ........................ 541
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 547
Load index ..................................... 544
Load index (definition) ...................546Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .....................................
546
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 546
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 546
Maximum tire load
.........................544
Maximum tire load (definition) .......546
MOExtended tires .......................... 528
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 547
Overview ........................................ 526
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 546
Replacing ....................................... 547
Service life ..................................... 528
Sidewall (definition) .......................547
Speed rating (definition) ................ 546
Storing ........................................... 548
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 545
Temperature .................................. 541
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 547
Tire bead (definition) ......................547
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 547
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 545
Tire size (data) ............................... 552
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 541
Tire tread ....................................... 527
Tire tread (definition) .....................547
Total load limit (definition) ............. 547
Traction ......................................... 540
Traction (definition) ....................... 547
Tread wear ..................................... 540
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 540
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 545
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 546
Wear indicator (definition) .............547
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 546
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........518
Installing the towing eye ................ 51824
Index

some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only
operate
COMAND (Cockpit Management
and Data System) in compliance with all legal
requirements and when the road, weather and
traffic conditions permit. You may otherwise
not be able to observe the traffic conditions,
endangering yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h).
Drive sensibly – save fuel Observe the following tips to save fuel:
R
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
R Remove unnecessary loads.
R Warm up

the engine at low engine speeds.
R Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
R Observe the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or in the service
interval display. Have all the maintenance
work carried in accordance with Daimler
AG regulations.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic
and in mountainous terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking
and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are

greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs. Pedals G
WARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure that the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents and
injury.
Rolling with the engine switched off G
WARNING
There
is no power assistance for the steering
and the

brake when the engine is not running.
Steering and braking requires significantly
more effort and you could lose control of the
vehicle and cause an accident as a result.
Do not turn off the engine while the vehicle is
in motion. G
WARNING
Electric power is required to operate the
brake system.
A malfunction in the power supply or in the
vehicle's electrical system can impair the
operation of the brake system and result in
the brake system switching to emergency
mode. In this situation, the red brake system
warning lamp and warning messages may
appear in the instrument cluster while the
vehicle is moving. When braking, the driver
must depress the brake pedal considerably
more firmly and much further in order to
obtain the expected braking effect. If
necessary, apply full pressure to the brake
pedal. Brakes are only applied to the front
wheels. Stopping distance is increased. Driving tips
157
Driving and parking Z

Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
Check
Tire Pressure The tire pressure loss warning system has detected a significant
loss in pressure.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may

wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay

attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 509).
X Check the tire pressures and, if necessary, correct the tire
pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system when the tire
pressure is correct (Y page 533). Check
Tire Pressure
Then Restart Run
Flat Indicator The tire pressure loss warning system generated a display
message and has not been restarted since.
X
Set the correct tire pressure in all four tires.
X Restart the tire pressure loss warning system ( Y page 533).
Run Flat Indicator
Inoperative The tire pressure loss warning system is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Tire pressure
will be displayed
after driving a
few minutes The tire pressure monitor is measuring the tire pressure.
X
Drive on.
The tire

pressures appear in the multifunction display after you
have been driving for a few minutes. Tire
Press. Monitor
Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Display messages
247
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsTire Pressure
Monitor
Inoperative No
Wheel Sensors The wheels mounted do not have a suitable tire pressure sensor.
The tire pressure monitor is deactivated.
X
Mount wheels with suitable tire pressure sensors.
The tire
pressure monitor is activated automatically after driving
for a few minutes. Check
Tire Press. The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
The wheel position is displayed in the multifunction display.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may

wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay

attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 509).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 534).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning
Tire Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly. The
wheel position is shown in the multifunction display.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued driving

with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay

attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 509).248
Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsCorrect
Tire Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 534).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure.
X Restart the tire pressure monitor (Y page 536). TirePress.
Sensor(s) Missing There is no signal from the tire pressure sensor of one or several
wheels. The pressure of the affected tire is not displayed in the
multifunction display.
X
Have the faulty tire pressure sensor replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop. Tire Press. Monitor
Currently
Unavailable Due to a source of radio interference, no signals can be received
from the wheel sensors. The tire pressure monitor is temporarily
malfunctioning.
X
Drive on.
The tire
pressure monitor restarts automatically as soon as the
problem has been solved. h
Tire Press.
Warning Tire
Malfunction The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped suddenly.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
If you drive with a flat tire, there is a risk of the following hazards:
R A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle.
R You could lose control of the vehicle.
R Continued driving

with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-
up and possibly a fire.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay

attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 509). Display messages
249
On-board computer and displays Z

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutionsh
Tire Press. Check
Tire Pressure The tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significantly.
G WARNING
With tire pressures which are too low, there is a risk of the
following hazards:
R they may burst, especially as the load and vehicle speed
increase.
R they may
wear excessively and/or unevenly, which may greatly
impair tire traction.
R the driving characteristics, as well as steering and braking, may
be greatly impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking
maneuvers. Pay

attention to the traffic conditions as you do so.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).
X If there is a flat tire, inspect the tires ( Y page 509).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 534).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. h
Correct Tire
Pressure The tire pressure is too low in at least one of the tires, or the tire
pressure difference between the wheels is too great.
X
Check the tire pressures at the next opportunity (Y page 534).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Vehicle
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsShift to 'P' or 'N'
to Start Engine You have attempted to start the engine with the transmission in
position R or D.
X
Shift the transmission to position P or N.Auxiliary Battery
Malfunction The auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longer
being charged.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
X Until then, set the automatic transmission to position P before
you switch off the engine.
X Before leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).250
Display messages
On-board computer and displays