2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER flat tire

Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Buttons on the COMAND controller 197C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................28
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 223
Car wash ........................................ 222
Display ........................................... 223
Exterior lights ................................ 222
Gear or selector lever ....................223
Interior ........................................... 223
Matte finish ................................... 222
Night View Assist Plus ...................223
Notes ............................................. 221
Paint .............................................. 222
Plastic trim .................................... 223
Power washer ................................ 222
Rear view camera .......................... 222
Roof lining ...................................... 223
Seat belt ........................................ 223
Seat cover ..................................... 223
Sensors ......................................... 222
Tail pipes ....................................... 222
Trim pieces .................................... 223
Washing by hand ........................... 222
Wheels ........................................... 222
Windows ........................................ 222
Wiper blades .................................. 222
Wooden trim .................................. 223
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car wash (care) ................................. 222
CD see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161Center console
Lower section .................................. 39
Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..........40
Upper section .................................. 38
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........78
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 62
Restraint systems ............................ 62
Special seat belt retractor ...............66
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 206
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 222
Clear button ....................................... 197
Climate control Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 115
Controlling automatically ...............116
Cooling with air dehumidification ..116
Defrosting the windows .................116
Defrosting the windshield ..............116
Important safety notes ..................114
Indicator lamp ................................ 116
Maximum cooling .......................... 116
Overview of systems ......................114
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 116
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 116
Refrigerant ..................................... 278
Refrigerant filling capacity .............279
Setting the air distribution .............116
Setting the airflow .........................116
Setting the air vents ......................116
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 116
Setting the temperature ................116
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 116
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Switching residual heat on/off ......116 6
Index

General notes
.................................. 69
Important safety information ...........69
Warning lamp ................................. 179
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 69
Exhaust check ................................... 131
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 222
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Storing the parking position ..........102
Eyeglasses compartment .................204 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...275
First-aid kit ......................................... 226
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................227
Preparing the vehicle .....................227
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 228
Floormats ........................................... 214
Front fog lamps Display message ............................ 163
Fuel
Consumption statistics ..................161
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 161
Displaying the range ......................161
Driving tips .................................... 131
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 276
Important safety notes ..................275
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .276
Problem (malfunction) ...................130
Refueling ........................................ 127
Tank content/reserve fuel .............275
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 128Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 275
Problem (malfunction) ...................130
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 226
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 240
Before changing ............................. 240
Dashboard fuse box .......................241
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 241
Fuse box in the rear compartment .242
Important safety notes ..................240 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................214
Important safety notes ..................211
Opening/closing the garage door ..214
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 212
Gasoline ............................................. 276
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 223
Genuine parts ...................................... 26
Glass roof (sunblind) ...........................97
Glove box ........................................... 204
Google™ Local Search see also Digital Operator's Manual 188 H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 86
Hazard warning lamps ......................106
Head bags Display message ............................ 168
Operation ........................................ .50
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................278
Fogging up ..................................... 106
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........101 10
Index

Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....250
Checking manually ........................249
Display message ............................ 174
Important safety notes ..................250
Maximum ....................................... 249
Notes ............................................. 248
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................230
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................230
Recommended ............................... 246
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 251
Function/notes ............................. 250
General notes ................................ 250
Important safety notes ..................250
Restarting ...................................... 252
Warning lamp ................................. 185
Warning message .......................... 252
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................262
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................261
Bar (definition) ............................... 261
Changing a wheel .......................... 263
Characteristics .............................. 260
Checking ........................................ 245
Definition of terms .........................261
Direction of rotatio n...................... 263
Display message ............................ 174
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................263
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .260
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............261
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 261
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 261
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................261
Important safety notes ..................244
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......261
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........262
Labeling (overview )........................ 257
Load bearing index (definition) ......263 Load index
..................................... 259
Load index (definition) ...................262
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 262
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 262
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 262
Maximum tire loa d......................... 260
Maximum tire load (definition) .......262
MOExtended tires ..........................246
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 262
Overview ........................................ 244
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 262
Replacing ....................................... 263
Service life ..................................... 246
Sidewall (definition) .......................262
Speed rating (definition) ................261
Storing ........................................... 264
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 261
Temperature .................................. 256
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 262
Tire bead (definition) ......................262
Tire pressure (definition) ................262
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 261
Tire size (data) ............................... 268
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 257
Tire tread ....................................... 245
Tire tread (definition) .....................262
Total load limit (definition) .............263
Traction ......................................... 256
Traction (definition) .......................263
Tread wea r..................................... 256
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 255
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................261
Unladen weight (definition) ............262
Wear indicator (definition) .............263
Wheel rim (definition) ....................261
see Flat tire
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........237
Installing the towing eye ................23818
Index

Tires
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Check
Check
Tires
Tires 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 130).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 227).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 250).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. Warning Warning
Tire Malfunction 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 130).
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 227). 174
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Tires
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) is lit.
The tire pressure monitor has detected a loss of pressure in at
least one of the tires.
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 130).
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Check the tires and, if necessary, follow the instructions for a
flat tire (Y page 227).
X Check the tire pressure (Y page 250).
X If necessary, correct the tire pressure. h
The yellow tire pressure
monitor warning lamp
(pressure loss/
malfunction) flashes for
approximately one
minute and then
remains lit.
The tire pressure monitor is faulty.
G WARNING
The system is possibly unable to recognize or register low tire
pressure.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps
185On-board computer and displays Z

Useful information
............................226
Where will I find...? ...........................226
Flat tire .............................................. 227
Battery (vehicle) ................................ 231
Jump-starting .................................... 235
Towing and tow-starting ..................237
Fuses .................................................. 240 225Breakdown 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 30).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 94).
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 206).
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 a towing eye
and test gauge for measuring the brake pad
thickness (Y page 131). 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 94).
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 206).
Tire-change tool kit 226
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance

X
Open the trunk lid.
X Open the trunk partition (Y page 94).
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 206).
i Depending on the equipment, tools
required for a wheel change, such as a jack
or a lug wrench, are not available in all
vehicles. Tools approved for your vehicle
are available at a qualified specialist
workshop.
Bag with the tire-changing tools :contains:
R Jack
R Lug wrench
R Alignment bolt
R Wheel chock
R Gloves Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
R a TIREFIT kit
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(Y page 263).
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 130).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed. X
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 121).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed.
Anyone who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to
traffic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires. The affected
tire must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking
next to the tire size designation, the load-
bearing capacity and the speed index
(Y
page 257).
MOExtended tires may only be used in
conjunction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor.
If the pressure loss warning message
appears in the multifunction display:
R Observe the instructions in the display
messages (Y page 174).
R Check the tire for damage.
R If driving on, observe the following notes.
The maximum driving distance is
approximately 50 miles (80 km) when the
vehicle is partially laden and approximately Flat tire
227Breakdown assistance