2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER coolant

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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Switching seat heating on/of
f....... 101
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..101
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 126
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......222
Service menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 276
Coolant (engine) ............................ 277
Engine oil ....................................... 276
Fuel ................................................ 275
Important safety notes ..................275
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 278
Washer fluid .................................. .278
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........161
Menu overview .............................. 192
On-board computer .......................161
Setting the air distribution ...............116
Setting the airflow ............................116
Setting the date/time format see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Setting the language
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Setting the time
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
SETUP (on-board computer) .............161
Side impact air bag .............................49
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 163
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 222
Important safety information .....89, 90
Opening/closing (all) .......................90
Opening/closing (front) ...................90
Overview .......................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) .....................91
Resetting ......................................... 90
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................81
Changing the programming .............79Checking the battery
.......................80
Display message ............................ 163
Door central locking/unlocking .......78
Important safety notes ....................78
Loss ................................................. 82
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Opening/closing the roof ................93
Overview .......................................... 78
Positions (ignition lock) .................121
Problem (malfunction) .....................82
Starting the engine ........................123
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............206
Points to observe before use .........206
Trunk ............................................. 206
Under the armrest .........................206
Specialist workshop ............................ 30
Special seat belt retractor .................. 66
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 161
In the Instrument cluster .................35
Segments ...................................... 160
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 161
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 71
Warning lamp ................................. 180
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 168
Introduction ..................................... 45
Warning lamp ................................. 182
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7416
Index

Steering (display message)
..............175
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................102
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 160
Important safety notes ..................102
Paddle shifters ............................... 126
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Steering wheel (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 223
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........126
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 161
Stowage areas ................................... 204
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 204
Center console .............................. 204
Cup holders ................................... 206
Display message) ........................... 163
Eyeglasses compartment ...............204
Glove box ...................................... .204
Important safety information .........204
Stowage net ................................... 204
Stowage net ....................................... 204
Stowage space Center console (rear) .....................204
Umbrella holder ............................. 204
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 206
Sun visor ............................................ 206
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Suspension tuning Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 144
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 142
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........161
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 116
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............75
Systems settings (COMAND) see also Digital Operator's Manual 188 T
Tachometer ........................................ 160
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 163
see Lights Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 275
Information .................................... 274
Tires/wheels ................................. 268
Vehicle data ................................... 279
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 211
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 207
Downloading routes .......................207
Emergency call .............................. 208
Geo fencing ................................... 207
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............207
MB info call button ........................210
Remote vehicle locking ..................207
Roadside Assistance button ..........209
Search & Send ............................... 207
Self-test ......................................... 207
Speed alert .................................... 207
System .......................................... 207
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 207
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 207
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............207
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 207
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 161
Menu (on-board computer) ............161
Number from the phone book ....... .161
Redialing ........................................ 161
Rejecting/ending a call .................161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Telephone compartment ................204
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 160
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 161
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 161
Outside temperature ..................... .160
Setting (climate control) ................116
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........75
Immobilizer ...................................... 75
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................161
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 228 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

Instrument cluster
Displays and controls
Function Page
:
Speedometer with
segments
~
;
Fuel gauge
=
Tachometer ~ Function Page
?
Coolant temperature ~
A
Multifunction display ~
B
Instrument cluster lighting ~Instrument cluster
35At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
:
L
Low-beam
headlamps ~
;
T
Parking lamps ~
=
÷
ESP® 179
?
K
High-beam
headlamps ~
A
Electric parking brake (red)
F
(USA only) !
(Canada only) ~
B
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) ~
C
·
Distance warning 184
D
#!
Turn signals ~
E
h
Tire pressure monitor 185 Function Page
F
6
SRS 182
G
ü
Seat belt 176
H
M
SPORT handling
mode (AMG vehicles) 180
I
?
Coolant 183
J
;
Check Engine ~
K
8
Reserve fuel ~
L
å
ESP®
OFF 179
M
!
ABS 177
N
Brakes 177
$
(USA only) J
(Canada only) 36
Instrument clusterAt a glance

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).Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display. You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y
page 35). Displays and operation
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Instrument lighting
R Coolant temperature display
R Tachometer
R Speedometer with segments
R Multifunction display
R Outside temperature display Operating the on-board computer
Overview :
Multifunction display
; Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
= Right control panel 160
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

Engine
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions ?
Coolant Too Hot Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 130).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is below 248 ‡ (120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). 172
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays