2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER towing

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

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

Removing the towing eye
...............519
With the rear axle raised
................519
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 520
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 520
Important safety notes .................. 518
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 427
Selecting using the number
keypad ........................................... 427
Traffic jam function ........................... 326
Traffic reports Calling up a list .............................. 335
Reading out on route ..................... 336
Real-time traffic report .................. 336
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 143
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 520
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 278
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 505
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 210
True Image™ ...................................... 280
Trunk Emergency release .......................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 77
Locking separately ...........................82
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 81
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 79
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 77
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 251
Opening/closing .............................. 77Opening dimensions ......................
565
Power closing feature ......................76
Trunk load (maximum) ......................
565
Trunk partition Display message
............................ 252
General notes .................................. 89
Installing .......................................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Removing ......................................... 89
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/off ........................... 112
TV
Automatic picture shutoff ..............452
Picture settings .............................. 453
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Umbrella holder ................................. 475
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
Updating the digital map

..................353
USB see Media Interface V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........479
Vehicle Correct use

...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 250
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings ..........................215
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 537
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 552
Maintenance .................................... 29
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 138 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

Other vehicles changing lanes
DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the
vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this
vehicle will be too short.
Narrow vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the
vehicle in front on the edge of the road,
because of its narrow width. The distance to
the vehicle in front will be too short.
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for
obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for example, the detected vehicle turns a corner
and
reveals
an obstacle or stationary vehicle,
DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these.
Crossing vehicles DISTRONIC PLUS may mistakenly detect
vehicles that are crossing your lane.
Activating DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights
with
crossing

traffic, for example, could cause
your vehicle to pull away unintentionally. HOLD function
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle's brakes are applied when the
HOLD function is activated. For this reason,
deactivate the

HOLD function if the vehicle is
to be set in motion by other means (e.g. in a
car wash or by towing). G
WARNING
Never get out of the vehicle when the HOLD
function is activated.
The HOLD function must never be operated
or deactivated

by a passenger or from outside
the vehicle.
The HOLD function does not replace the
electric parking brake and must not be used
for parking. Driving systems
175
Driving and parking
Z

Roadside Assistance button
X
Press button : for Roadside Assistance.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance
Center. The indicator
lamp in Roadside Assistance button :
flashes while the call is active. The
Connecting Call message appears on
the multifunction display. The audio output
is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call
Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a cellular phone network is available and
there is

sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R Vehicle identification number
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace call is active. During the call, you
can change to the navigation menu by
pressing the NAVI button on COMAND, for
example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants.
From the vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis, the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance center can ascertain the nature of
the problem ( Y page 492).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center either sends a qualified Mercedes- Benz technician or organizes for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You may be charged
for services such as repair work and/or
towing. Further details are available in your
mbrace manual.
i
The mbrace system failed to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call if:
R the indicator lamp for roadside
assistance call button : is flashing
continuously
R no voice connection to the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center was
established.
This may be because the corresponding
mobile phone network is not available.
The Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display.
X To end a call: press

the ~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
X Press the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on COMAND.
MB Info call button X
Press MB Info call button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance

Center. The indicator
lamp in MB Info call button : flashes while
the connection is being made. The
Connecting Call message appears in the
multifunction display and the COMAND
system is muted. 488
Features
Stowage and features

Useful information ............................
508
Where will I find...? ........................... 508
Flat tire .............................................. 509
Battery ............................................... 513
Jump-starting .................................... 516
Towing and tow-starting .................. 518
Fuses .................................................. 521 507Roadside Assistance

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).Where will I find...?
First-aid kit
First-aid kit
:
is located in the trunk under
the trunk floor.
X Open the trunk lid.
X Open the trunk partition ( Y page 89).
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 478).
X Remove first-aid kit :.
i Check the

expiration date on the first-aid
kit at least once a year. Replace the
contents if necessary, and replace missing
items. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The
vehicle tool kit consists of the towing eye
and the test gauge for measuring the brake
pad thickness (Y page 160). The towing eye
is located

in the trunk in a bracket below the
trunk lid lock. The gauge for measuring brake
pad/lining thickness is in the vehicle
document wallet. If the vehicle is equipped
with a TIREFIT kit, this will be located in the
stowage space under the trunk floor.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit :
Towing eye
; Tire sealant filler bottle
= Fuse allocation chart
? Tire inflation compressor
X Open the trunk lid.
X Open the trunk partition
(
Y page 89).
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 478).508
Where will I find...?
Roadside Assistance