2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER keyless

KEYLESS-GO
.................................. 163
Lights ............................................ .163
Safety systems .............................. 164
SmartKey ....................................... 163
Tires ............................................... 174
Vehicle .......................................... .175
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Distance recorder ............................. 161
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....184
DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 163
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 138
Driving tips .................................... 139
Function/notes ............................. 133
Important safety notes ..................134
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 138
Warning lamp ................................. 184
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .78
Control panel ................................... 42
Display message ............................ 163
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety notes ....................83
Opening (from inside) ......................84
Overview .......................................... 83
Drinking and driving .........................131
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 126
Display ........................................... 126
Manual .......................................... .126
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 126
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........161
Drive program selector .....................126Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................221
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Driving on flooded roads ..................131
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .68
Electronic brake force distributio n... 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .69
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....69
Important safety information ...........66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................153
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 143
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 142
Active Driving Assistance package 153
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............156
Active Parking Assist .....................145
Adaptive Damping System .............141
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................148
Cruise control ................................ 132
Display message ............................ 173
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 133
HOLD function ............................... 140
Night View Assist Plus ...................149
PARKTRONIC ................................. 144
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........141
Rear view camera .......................... 147
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................131
Automatic transmission .................126
Brakes ........................................... 131
Break-in period .............................. 120
Checking brake lining thickness ....131
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 139
Downhill gradient ........................... 131
Drinking and driving .......................131
Driving abroad ............................... 1068
Index

Driving on flooded roads
................131
Driving on wet roads ......................131
Exhaust check ............................... 131
Fuel ................................................ 131
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning ................................. 131
Icy road surfaces ........................... 131
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 131
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 131
DVD audio
Operating (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
DVD video
Operating (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................161
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 161
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 131
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................125
Automatic engine switch-off ..........125
Deactivating/activating .................125
General information .......................125
Important safety notes ..................125
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Trunk ............................................... 89
Vehicle ............................................. 84Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .62
Safety guideline s............................. 45
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....27
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 175
Display message ............................ 172
ECO start/stop function ................125
Engine number ............................... 274
Irregular running ............................ 126
Jump-starting ................................. 235
Starting problems ..........................126
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............123
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 240
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 218
Additives ........................................ 276
Checking the oil level ..................... 217
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 217
Display message ............................ 163
Filling capacity ............................... 276
Notes about oil grades ................... 276
Notes on oil level/consumption ....217
Temperature (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Viscosity ........................................ 276
Entering a city
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 71
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................70
Display message ............................ 164
ETS .................................................. 69
Function/notes ................................ 69 Index
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Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 101
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 163
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Hill start assist .................................. 124
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 141
Deactivating ................................... 141
Function/notes ............................. 140
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Hood
Closing .......................................... .217
Display message ............................ 175
Important safety notes ..................216
Opening ......................................... 216
Hydroplaning ..................................... 131I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 75
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 35
Warning and indicator lamps ...........36
Instrument cluster lighting ..............160
Intelligent Light System Activating/deactivating .................161
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................110
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Emergency lighting ........................110
Manual control ............................... 110
Overview ........................................ 110
Reading lamp ................................. 110Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer)
...................................... 161
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........161
Internet
Calling up the carousel view ..........200
Conditions for access ....................198
Entering the URL ............................ 200
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 199
Searching for stations .................... 199
iPod ®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 226
Using ............................................. 265
Jump starting (engine) ......................235 K
KEYLESS-GO Display message ............................ 163
Locking ............................................ 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 121
Starting the engine ........................123
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 121
SmartKey ....................................... 121
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 126
Knee bag .............................................. 49 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................161
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 65
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 163 Index
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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 30).Panic alarm
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. Occupant safety
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to the restraint systems could
result in them not functioning properly any
more. The restraint systems could then no
longer protect vehicle occupants as they are
designed to do and could fail in the event of
an accident or activate unexpectedly, for
example. There is an increased risk of injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint systems.
Do not attempt to modify the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system
to accommodate a person with disabilities,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz center.
USA only: for further information contact our
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1800-367-6372).
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R Seat belts
R Child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat securing
system
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R Roll bar
R Air bag system components with:
-PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
- Front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
Although the systems are independent, their
protective functions work in conjunction with
each other. Not all air bags are always
deployed in an accident.
i For information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle restraint 44
Occupant safetySafety

G
WARNING
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. a pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The underside
and rear side child restraint system must be
placed entirely on the seat cushion and the
backrest of the front-passenger seat
backrest.
If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger
seat backrest.
An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in case of an accident,
instead of increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
installation of child restraint systems.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up:
R if you turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock
to position 1or 2
R if you press the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop
button once or twice on vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO
R if an adult is seated properly on the front-
passenger seat and the OCS classifies the
occupant as an adult
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
goes out again after approximately
6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the OCS
detects that the front-passenger seat is
empty, the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp will continue to light up. The
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp will
not go out.
For more information about the OCS, see
"Problems with the Occupant Classification
System" (Y page 56). Occupant safety
55Safety Z

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 1-800-387-010 0(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 lid
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.
X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The
SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button on the
dashboard. The SmartKey must be inside
the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the
Customer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the
message or data provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service.
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly.
R the necessary mobile phone network is
available. Theft deterrent locking system
75Safety Z

If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R
the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the&button.
The SmartKey centrally locks/unlocks:
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the glove box
R the stowage compartment under the
armrest
R the stowage compartment in the rear
compartment
R the fuel filler flap
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated using
the on-board computer (Y page 161).
When it is dark, the surround lighting also
comes on if it is activated in the on-board
computer (Y page 161). KEYLESS-GO
General notes Bear in mind that the engine can be started
by any of the vehicle occupants if there is a
KEYLESS-GO key in the vehicle.
Locking/unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you only need carry
the SmartKey with you. You can combine the
functions of KEYLESS-GO with those of a
conventional SmartKey. Unlock the vehicle
by using KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock
it using the
&button on the SmartKey.
When locking or unlocking with KEYLESS-GO,
the distance between the SmartKey and the corresponding door handle must not be
greater than 3 ft (1 m).
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the
SmartKey determines whether a valid
SmartKey is in the vehicle. This occurs, for
example:
R
when the external door handles are
touched
R when starting the engine
R while the vehicle is in motion X
To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner
surface of the door handle.
X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.
X Convenience closing feature: touch
recessed sensor surface ;for an
extended period.
For further information on the convenience
closing feature, see the Digital Operator's
Manual, keyword "Convenience closing".
X To unlock the trunk lid: pull the handle on
the trunk lid.
The vehicle only unlocks the trunk lid. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can find information about this in the
Digital Operator's Manual. SmartKey
79Opening and closing Z

Mechanical key
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be locked or
unlocked with the SmartKey, use the
mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 75).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the%or& button
on the SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X To disarm the alarm with KEYLESS-GO:
press the Start/Stop button in the ignition
lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
or
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key X
Push release catch :in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key ;from the SmartKey.
For further information about:
R unlocking the driver's door (Y page 84)
R unlocking the trunk (Y page 89)
R locking the vehicle (Y page 84) SmartKey battery
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. National
guidelines must be observed during disposal.
Checking the battery X
Press the &or% button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp :lights up briefly. 80
SmartKeyOpening and closing