2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER low beam

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 164
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes ....................67
Warning lamp ................................. 177
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................116
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 151
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/informatio n.................... 153
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 173
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 144
Function/notes ............................. 143
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 173
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND displa y........................... 143
Function/notes ............................. 142
Active Driving Assistance package .153
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/informatio n.................... 156
Active light function .........................109
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 145
Important safety notes ..................146
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Damping System Function/notes ............................. 141Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Additives (engine oil) ........................276
Address book see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 143
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 142
Air bags
Display message ............................ 170
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 48
Head bag ......................................... 50
Important safety notes ....................46
Knee bag .......................................... 49
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 45
Side impact air bag ..........................49
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 116
AIRSCARF Switching on/off ........................... 101
Air vents
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........101
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
AMG
Button for AMG menu ....................126
SETUP ............................................ 126
AMG menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 2064
Index

Light function, active
Display message ............................ 163
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 106
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-
off.................................................. 161
Active light function .......................109
Automatic headlamp mode .... 107, 108
Cornering light function .................108
Driving abroad ............................... 106
Hazard warning lamps ...................106
High beam flasher .......................... 108
High-beam headlamps ...................108
Low-beam headlamps ............107, 108
Parking lamps ................................ 108
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........161
Standing lamps .............................. 108
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 161
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 161
Switching the spotlight on/off .......161
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........161
Turn signals ................................... 108
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......163
Loading aid (trunk) Raising/lowering the roof ..............204
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Central locking Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)
............................... 161
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 163
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 106
Switching on/off ...................107, 108
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101 M
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .........................97
Malfunction message see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 222
mbrace Call priority .................................... 211
Display message ............................ 163
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 207
Downloading routes .......................207
Emergency call .............................. 208
General notes ................................ 207
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
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Unlocking the driver's door ..............84
Memory card (audio) .........................161
Memory function ............................... 103
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 16312
Index

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).Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. Driving abroad
Symmetrical low-beam headlamps Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Asymmetrical low beam Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again. Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Hazard warning lamps
R Headlamps fogged up on the inside Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using:
R
the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 108)
R the on-board computer (Y page 161)
Light switch Operation
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.106
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times.
à is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
R With the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime running lamps
function via the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps and parking lamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
Only for Canada:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. The
daytime running lamps function is required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore be
deactivated. When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to
P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in bright ambient light: if you
turn the light switch to T, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime running lamps function must
be switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 161).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to TorL, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to Ã, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
L.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
L position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The green Lindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. Exterior lighting
107Lights and windshield wipers Z

Parking lamps
!
If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the Tparking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the Wleft standing lamp.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
T.
The green Tindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is
in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to W(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or X(right-hand side of
the vehicle).
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Automatic headlamp mode
R Low-beam headlamps
R Parking lamps
R Standing lamps Combination switch
:
High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
You can find information on the following
topics in the Digital Operator's Manual:
R Turn signals
R High-beam headlamps
R High-beam flasher Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. The
cornering light function can only be activated
when the low-beam headlamps are switched
on. 108
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Active:
R
if you are driving at speeds below
25mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel.
R if you are driving at speeds between
25mph (40 km/h) and45mph (70 km/h)
and turn the steering wheel
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes. Active light function
The active light function is a system that
moves the headlamps according to the
steering movements of the front wheels. In
this way, relevant areas remain illuminated
while driving. This allows you to recognize
pedestrians, cyclists and animals.
Active: when the lights are switched on. Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Adaptive Highbeam Assist does not recognize
road users:
R who have no lights, e.g. pedestrians
R who have poor lighting, e.g. cyclists
R whose lighting is blocked, e.g. by a barrier
In very rare cases, Adaptive Highbeam Assist
may fail to recognize other road users that
have lights, or may recognize them too late.
In this or similar situations, the automatic
high-beam headlamps will not be deactivated
or activated regardless. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always carefully observe the traffic conditions
and switch off the high-beam headlamps in
good time.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist cannot take into
account road, weather or traffic conditions.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid. You
are responsible for adjusting the vehicle's
lighting to the prevailing light, visibility and
traffic conditions.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be restricted if there is:
R poor visibility, e.g. due to fog, heavy rain or
snow
R dirt on the sensors or the sensors are
obscured Exterior lighting
109Lights and windshield wipers Z

General notes
You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change between low beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.
Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off X
To activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist function using the on-
board computer (Y page 161).
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :
(Y page 108).
The _ indicator lamp in the
multifunction display lights up if it is dark and the light sensor activates the low-beam
headlamps.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 28 mph (45 km/h):
The headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
The high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The
Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you are driving at speeds below
approximately 30 mph (45 km/h) or other
road users have been detected or the roads
are adequately lit:
The high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Interior lighting
An overview of the interior lighting and the
overhead control panel can be found in the
"At a glance" section.
You can find information on the following
topics in the Digital Operator's Manual:
R Automatic interior lighting control
R Manual interior lighting control
R Crash-responsive emergency lighting Replacing bulbs
G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You can get
an electric shock if you remove the cover of 110
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers