2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER navigation system

Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............161
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 79
MOExtended tires .............................. 227
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................267
Mounting a new wheel ...................267
Preparing the vehicle .....................264
Raising the vehicle .........................265
Removing a wheel ..........................266
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 264
MP3
Operation ....................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 160
Permanent displa y......................... 161
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .160
Overview .......................................... 37
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .57
Resetting after being triggered ........58
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................151
Cleaning ......................................... 223
Function/notes ............................. 149
Problem (malfunction) ...................153
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 120 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ........................................ .51
System self-test ............................... 54
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................62
Important safety notes ....................44
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection) .......................57
OCS
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ........................................ .51
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 161
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 161
Assistance menu ........................... 161
Audio menu ................................... 161
Convenience submenu ..................161
Displaying a service message ........221
Display messages ..........................163
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 138
Factory settings submenu .............161
Important safety notes ..................160
Instrument cluster submenu ..........161
Lighting submenu .......................... 161
Menu overview .............................. 161
Message memory .......................... 163
Navigation menu ............................ 161
Operation ....................................... 160
RACETIMER ................................... 161
Service menu ................................. 161
Settings menu ............................... 161
Standard displa y............................ 161
Telephone menu ............................ 161
Trip menu ...................................... 161
Video DVD operation .....................161
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ...................199
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 198 Index
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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
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Safety systems
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions $
(USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is
running. A warning tone
also sounds. There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 130).
X Do not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the
malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display. !
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a
malfunction. BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP
®
(Electronic
Stability Program), PRE-SAFE ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake, the HOLD
function and hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for
example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic
transmission, will not be available. Warning and indicator lamps
177On-board computer and displays Z

Useful information
i These operating instructions describe all
the standard and optional equipment of
your COMAND system, as available at the
time of going to print. Country-specific
differences are possible. Please note that
your COMAND system may not be
equipped with all the features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: (Y page 30).General notes
The COMAND section in these operating
instructions describes the basic principles for
operating your COMAND and the online and
Internet functions. More information can be
found in the Digital Operator's Manual.
The COMAND section in these operating
instructions describes the basic principles for
operating your COMAND. More information
can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual. Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their
software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other
networked components. In particular,
systems relevant to safety could also be
affected. As a result, these may no longer
function as intended and/or jeopardize the
operating safety of the vehicle. There is an
increased risk of an accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as
electronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and
electronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop. If you make any changes to the vehicle
electronics, the general operating permit is
rendered invalid. 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.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the
destination without taking account of the
following, for example:
R traffic lights
R stop and give way signs
R merging lanes
R parking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
R other road and traffic rules and regulations
R narrow bridges
COMAND can give incorrect navigation
commands if the actual street/traffic
situation does not correspond with the digital
map's data. Digital maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes in an area. For example,
a route may have been diverted or the
direction of a one-way street may have
changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and
regulations always have priority over the
system's driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving. 188
Important safety notesCOMAND

R
Gracenote ®
is a registered trademark of
Gracenote, Inc.
R ZAGATSurvey ®
and related brands are
registered trademarks of ZagatSurvey,
LLC. Function restrictions
For safety reasons, some COMAND functions
are restricted or unavailable while the vehicle
is in motion. You will notice this, for example
because either you will not be able to select
certain menu items or COMAND will display
a message to this effect. COMAND operating system
Overview
:
COMAND display (Y page 191)
; COMAND control panel with a single DVD
drive or DVD changer
= COMAND controller (Y page 196)
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
R the navigation system
R the audio function
R the telephone function
R the video function R
the system settings
R the online and Internet functions
R the Digital Operator's Manual
You can call up the main functions:
R using the corresponding function buttons
R using the main function bar in the COMAND
display
R using the remote control 190
COMAND operating systemCOMAND

COMAND control panel
Function Page
:
Switches to radio mode
Switches wavebands
Switches to satellite radio
;
Switches to navigation
mode Shows the menu system
=
Press
hrepeatedly • Switches to the audio CD,
audio DVD and MP3 mode
• Switches to memory card
mode
• Switches to MUSIC
REGISTER
• Switches to USB storage
device mode
• Switches to Media
Interface or audio AUX
mode
• Switches to Bluetooth
®
audio mode ?
Calls up the telephone
basic menu: • Telephony via the
Bluetooth ®
interface Function Page
A
Load/eject button
8
Single DVD drive V
DVD changer B
Selects stations via the
station search function
Rewinds
Selects the previous track
C
Disc slot
• Loads CDs/DVDs
• Ejects CDs/DVDs
• Updates the digital map
D
Selects stations via the
station search function
Fast forward
Selects the next track
E
Clear button
• Deletes characters
• Deletes an entryCOMAND operating system
195COMAND Z

Function Page
F
Number pad
• Selects stations via the
station presets
• Stores stations manually
• Mobile phone
authorization
• Telephone number entry
• Sends DTMF tones
• Character entry
• Selects a location for the
weather forecast from the
memory
z
Displays the current
track being played g
Selects stations by
entering the frequency
manually g
Selects a track G
Switches COMAND on/off
Adjusts the volume Function Page
H
SD memory card slot
I
Calls up the system menu
J
Accepts a call
Dials a number
Redials
Accepts a waiting call
K
Switches the sound on or
off
Switches the hands-free
microphone on/off
Cancels the text message
read-aloud function
Switches off navigation
announcements
L
Rejects a call
Ends an active call
Rejects a waiting call
COMAND controller
Overview :
COMAND controller
You can use the COMAND controller to select
the menu items in the COMAND display. You can:
R
call up menus or lists
R scroll within menus or lists and
R exit menus or lists
Operation Example: operating the COMAND controller196
COMAND operating systemCOMAND

R
If the vehicle occupants respond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center attempts to get more information
on the emergency.
R If there is no response from the vehicle
occupants, an ambulance is immediately
sent to the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center, the system has been unable to initiate
an emergency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The
indicator lamp in the SOS button flashes
continuously.
The Call Failed
Call Failed message appears in the
multifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call X
To initiate an emergency call
manually: press cover :briefly to open.
X Press SOS button ;briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;
flashes until the emergency call is
concluded.
X Wait for a voice connection to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center.
X After the emergency call, close cover :.
i If the mobile phone network is
unavailable, mbrace will not be able to
make the emergency call. If you leave the vehicle immediately after pressing the SOS
button, you will not know whether mbrace
placed the emergency call. In this case,
always summon assistance by other
means.
Roadside Assistance button X
Press Roadside Assistance button :.
This initiates a call to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button :flashes while the call is active.
The multifunction display shows the
Connecting Call
Connecting Call message. The audio
output is muted.
If a connection can be made, the Call Call
Connected
Connected message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a mobile phone network and GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
R Current location of the vehicle
R Vehicle identification number
i The COMAND display indicates that a call
is active. During the call, you can change to
the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center and the vehicle occupants. Features
209Stowage and features Z