2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER ESP

Switching the rear window
defroster on/of
f............................ 116
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 116
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 34
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
Display ........................................... 191
Examples of operation ...................197
Menu overview .............................. 192
COMAND controller ...........................196
COMAND control panel .....................195
COMAND display Driving conditions menu (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 144
Driving conditions menu (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 143
Combination switch ..........................108
Connecting a USB device see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Convenience telephony see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................219
Display message ............................ 172
Filling capacity ............................... 277
Important safety notes ..................277
Temperature (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Temperature gauge ........................ 160
Warning lamp ................................. 183
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 32
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 108
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 110
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................133
Deactivating ................................... 133
Display message ............................ 163
Driving system ............................... 132Function/notes
............................. 132
Important safety notes ..................132
Selecting ........................................ 133
Setting a speed .............................. 133
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .133
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 206
Important safety notes ..................206
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...31
Customer Relations Department .......31 D
Dashboard lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes .....................107, 108
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 30
Delayed switch-off Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Interior lighting .............................. 161
Diagnostics connection ......................30
Digital Operator's Manual Contents .......................................... 24
Installation ....................................... 21
Introduction ..................................... 21
Keyword search ............................... 23
Operating notes ............................... 22
Visual search ................................... 22
Digital speedometer .........................161
Display (cleaning instructions) ........223
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 220
Calling up (on-board
computer) ...................................... 163
Driving systems ............................. 173
Engine ............................................ 172
General notes ................................ 163
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........163 Index
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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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Vehicle level
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 143
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 142
Display message ............................ 173
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 226
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Video (DVD) ........................................ 161
VIN ...................................................... 274
Voice Control System see Separate operating instructions W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 177
Brakes ........................................... 177
Check Engine ................................. 175
Coolant .......................................... 183
Distance warning ........................... 184
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 184
ESP ®
.............................................. 179
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 180
Fuel tank ........................................ 175
General notes ................................ 175
Overview .......................................... 36
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................51
Reserve fuel ................................... 175
Seat belt ........................................ 176
SPORT handling mode ...................180
SRS ................................................ 182
Tire pressure monitor ....................185
Warranty ............................................ 274
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 163
Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........267
Wheel chock ...................................... 264
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 263
Checking ........................................ 245
Cleaning ......................................... 222
Cleaning (warning) .........................264
Important safety notes ..................244
Interchanging/changing ................263Mounting a new wheel
...................267
Mounting a wheel .......................... 264
Overview ........................................ 244
Removing a wheel ..........................266
Storing ........................................... 264
Tightening torque ........................... 267
Wheel size/tire size .......................268
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrical wind screen ......................96
Manual wind screen .........................95
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 116
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................219
Notes ............................................. 278
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................112
Replacing the wiper blades ............111
Switching on/off ........................... 111
Winter driving
Slippery road surfaces ...................131
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 222
Important safety notes ..................111
Replacing ....................................... 111
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 223
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 11620
Index

Introduction
In addition to the printed Operator's Manual,
the vehicle document wallet also contains
further operating instructions, such as:
R Digital Operator's Manual on CD
R Maintenance Booklet
R Equipment-dependent supplements
The printed Operator's Manual provides
information on selected functions of your
vehicle.
You can also access the Digital Operator's
Manual via COMAND. If you have further
questions that are not covered in the printed
Operator's Manual, please consult the Digital
Operator's Manual.
i You will not incur any costs when calling
up the Digital Operator's Manual. It works
without connecting to the Internet.
In the following sections you will find further
information about:
R how to install the Digital Operator's Manual
on your COMAND (Y page 21)
R how to access and operate the Digital
Operator's Manual
R various options for accessing the individual
topics covered by the Digital Operator's
Manual.
There are three options for accessing via the
basic menu of the Digital Operator's Manual:
R Visual search
R Keyword Search
R Contents
You can change the set language for the
Digital Operator's Manual under "Settings" in
the basic menu. Installation
Check whether or not the Digital Operator's
Manual has already been installed. To do so,
call up the Digital Operator's Manual via
COMAND as follows: X
Using the COMAND controller, select the
® symbol from the menu bar in the
COMAND display and press Wto confirm.
X Choose the "Operator's Manual" selection
card and press Wto confirm.
There are two possibilities:
1. The Digital Operator's Manual is
installed. The basic menu for the Digital
Operator's Manual opens.
2. The Digital Operator's Manual is not
installed. The following message appears:
The Operator's Manual has not yet
The Operator's Manual has not yet
been installed. Please insert the been installed. Please insert the
correct disc. correct disc.
If the Digital Operator's Manual has not yet
been installed, you have the option of
installing it yourself. You will find the
installation CD required in the vehicle
document wallet.
The duration of the installation process can
vary.
The installation process takes approximately
5 minutes. This timespan only applies if you
install the Digital Operator's Manual while the
vehicle is at a standstill and no other
COMAND functions are in use at the time. The
duration of the installation process may
increase accordingly if other
COMAND functions such as navigation or
telephony are in use at the time.
If you encounter any problems during
installation, please contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X To install the Digital Operator's
Manual: stop the vehicle safely, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 121).
X Switch on COMAND.
X Insert the installation CD into the CD/DVD
drive.
X Select the desired language for the
installation.
X Follow the installation steps on the
COMAND display. Digital Operator's Manual
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X
Turn cVd or slide XVYthe COMAND
controller to select individual vehicle
components.
Individual vehicle components are
highlighted in color. Just one vehicle
component per view is highlighted.
X To confirm the currently selected section,
press Wthe COMAND controller.
After you have selected a section, one of the
following happens:
R you go straight to the corresponding
section in the Digital Operator's Manual.
R a list opens up with further, in-depth
headings that you can select using the
COMAND controller.
R you go down a level to the visual search.
You can refine your search here. Turn
cVd or slide XVYthe COMAND controller
to select individual vehicle components
highlighted in red =.
X To access the previous view/section:
press the %back button next to the
COMAND controller.
The previous view or previous section
opens.
i If you are in the vehicle exterior view and
you press the %back button, you will
exit the visual search. The basic menu for
the Digital Operator's Manual opens. Keyword search
The keyword search allows you to perform a
keyword search using character entry. A
detailed description of character entry can be
found in the section "COMAND" under the
keyword "Character entry (telephony)". :
Selection list of available keywords
; Character bar
= % Back symbol
X To enter a keyword: turncVd or slide
XVY the COMAND controller to select a
character. Slide ZVÆthe COMAND
controller to change the character bar.
i If you are in the upper character bar, you
can access the selection list by sliding
ZV the COMAND controller up.
X To confirm the character, press Wthe
COMAND controller.
Selection list :is then filtered.
X Select characters in the same way until
COMAND jumps automatically to selection
list :.
Alternatively, you can call up selection
list :by pressing OK
OK.
X To access the previous selection list:
slide XVthe COMAND controller to the
left.
Press the %back symbol to open the
previous selection list.
or
X Press the %back button next to the
COMAND controller.
The previous selection list opens.
i If you are in the character bar and you
press the %back button, you will exit
the visual search. The basic menu for the
Digital Operator's Manual opens. Digital Operator's Manual
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Contents
In the contents, the topics are listed in the
same order as in the printed Operator's
Manual. You can select a section and then a
subsection. :
Topic bar
; Currently selected section in the contents
= Section not currently selected in the
contents
? % Back symbol
X Turn cVd or slide ZVÆthe COMAND
controller to select the desired section.
X To confirm the selection press Wthe
COMAND controller.
A further selection list with the
corresponding subsection opens.
X Select the corresponding subsection in the
same way.
X To access the previous selection list:
slide XVthe COMAND controller to the
left.
Press the %back symbol to open the
previous selection list.
or
X Press the %back button next to the
COMAND controller.
The previous selection list opens.
i If you are on the uppermost level in the
list of contents, press the %back
button. You will then exit the list of contents
and the basic menu for the Digital
Operator's Manual opens. Content pages
:
% Back symbol
; Hidden warning
= Topic bar
? Link to a continuing chapter
X To navigate within a contents page: turn
cVd or slide ZVÆthe COMAND controller
to scroll the text up and down.
X To navigate away from the content
page: slideXVthe COMAND controller to
the left.
Press the %back symbol to open the
previous page.
or
X Press the %back button next to the
COMAND controller.
or
X Turn cVor slide ZVthe COMAND
controller up to scroll to the very top of the
contents page.
X Slide ZVthe COMAND controller up again
to select topic bar =.
X Turn cVd or slide XVYthe COMAND
controller to select the desired section or
subsection. To confirm the selection press
W the COMAND controller.
The selected topic bar opens including all
the subsections.
X To select a link ? ?:links are automatically
highlighted when you scroll in a text. When
you have selected a link, press Wthe
COMAND controller.
The desired contents page opens. 24
Digital Operator's Manual

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. 26
Introduction