2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER lumbar support

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

Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................102
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................116
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................278
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes ..................127
Refueling proces s.......................... 128
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 212
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 110
Reporting safety defects ....................31
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 163
Warning lamp ................................. 175
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........116
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........126
Reversing feature Side windows ................................... 90
Trunk lid .......................................... .85
Reversing lamps (display message) 163
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....28
Roll bar Display message ............................ 168
Operation ........................................ .51
Roller sunblind .................................... 97
Roof Display message ............................ 163
Important safety notes ....................91
Opening/closing (with roof switch) .. 92
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) ....93
Overview .......................................... 91
Problem (malfunction) .....................98
Relocking ......................................... 93Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines)
......................................... 223
Roof switch .......................................... 92
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Route guidance (navigation) ............161 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................62
Child restraint systems ....................62
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 51
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................60
Belt force limiters ............................ 62
Cleaning ......................................... 223
Correct usage .................................. 59
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .62
Fastening ......................................... 60
Important safety guidelines .............58
Releasing ......................................... 61
Safety guidelines ............................. 45
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................161
Warning lamp ................................. 176
Warning lamp (function) ................... 61
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
Adjusting the head restraint ..........101
Cleaning the cover .........................223
Correct driver's seat position ........100
Important safety notes ..................100
Seat heating problem ....................102
Storing settings (memory function) 103
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........101 Index
15

Always drive with the head restraints
installed. Before driving off, make sure for
every vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level. G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors and fasten your seat belt before
starting the engine. G
WARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat. G
WARNING
If head restraints are not installed and
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide
protection as intended. There is an increased
risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed. Before driving off, make sure for
every vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats. R
clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
i The head restraints cannot be removed.
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop. Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Adjusting the seats
R Adjusting the head restraints
R Adjusting the multicontour seat
R Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
R Switching the seat ventilation on/off
R AIRSCARF Switching the seat heating on/off
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk
of injury. Seats
101Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
Z

The COMAND controller can be:
R
pressed briefly or pressed and held W
R turned clockwise or counter-clockwise
cVd
R slid left or right XVY
R slid forwards or backwards ZVÆ
R slid diagonally aVb
Example of operation In the instructions, operating sequences are
described as follows:
X Press the $button.
Radio mode is activated.
X Select Radio
Radio by sliding VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Confirm Station List
Station List by pressingW.
The station list appears. Buttons on the COMAND controller
Overview :
Back button (Y page 197)
; Clear button (Y page 197)
= Seat function button
? Favorites button
i If your vehicle is not equipped with the
seat function button, it features two
favorites buttons. i
For AMG vehicles: the COMAND
Controller is configured with buttons :
and ;.
Back button You can use the
kbutton to exit a menu
or to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
X To exit the menu: briefly press thek
back button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the current operating mode.
X To call up the basic display: press and
hold the kback button.
COMAND changes to the basic display of
the current operating mode.
Clear button X
To delete individual characters: briefly
press the 2clear button.
X To delete an entire entry: press and hold
the 2 clear button.
Seat function button You can use the
Tbutton to call up the
following seat functions:
R Multicontour seat (with 4-way lumbar
support)
R Active multicontour seat (dynamic seat and
massage function)
R Balance (seat heating distribution)
Favorites button You can assign predefined functions to
the
; favorites button and call them up by
pressing the button. COMAND operating system
197COMAND Z