2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER tow

Index
....................................................... 4Digital Operator's Manual
..................21 Introduction
......................................... 26 At a glance
........................................... 33 Safety
................................................... 43 Opening and closing
...........................77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
....99 Lights and windshield wipers
..........105 Climate control
................................. 113 Driving and parking
..........................119 On-board computer and displays
....159 COMAND
............................................ 187 Stowage and features
......................203 Maintenance and care
......................215 Breakdown assistance
.....................225 Wheels and tires
............................... 243 Technical data
................................... 273 Contents
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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

Driving on flooded roads
................131
Driving on wet roads ......................131
Exhaust check ............................... 131
Fuel ................................................ 131
General .......................................... 131
Hydroplaning ................................. 131
Icy road surfaces ........................... 131
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 131
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Wet road surface ........................... 131
DVD audio
Operating (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
DVD video
Operating (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................161
Function/notes ............................. 102
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 102
Switching on/off ........................... 161
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 166
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 131
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................125
Automatic engine switch-off ..........125
Deactivating/activating .................125
General information .......................125
Important safety notes ..................125
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Trunk ............................................... 89
Vehicle ............................................. 84Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .62
Safety guideline s............................. 45
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....27
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 175
Display message ............................ 172
ECO start/stop function ................125
Engine number ............................... 274
Irregular running ............................ 126
Jump-starting ................................. 235
Starting problems ..........................126
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 123
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............123
Switching off .................................. 131
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 240
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 218
Additives ........................................ 276
Checking the oil level ..................... 217
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 217
Display message ............................ 163
Filling capacity ............................... 276
Notes about oil grades ................... 276
Notes on oil level/consumption ....217
Temperature (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Viscosity ........................................ 276
Entering a city
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 71
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................70
Display message ............................ 164
ETS .................................................. 69
Function/notes ................................ 69 Index
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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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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

Removing the towing eye
...............239
With the rear axle raised ................239
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......239
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............240
Important safety notes ..................237
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 126
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................240
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .223
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 161
Resetting (on-board computer) ......161
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................89
Important safety notes ....................84
Locking separately ...........................88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....................86
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Overview .......................................... 84
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 163
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Opening dimensions ......................279
Power closing feature ......................84
Trunk load (maximum) ......................279
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 163
General notes .................................. 93
Installing .......................................... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Removing ......................................... 94
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 108Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Umbrella holder ................................. 204
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........206
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 175
Equipment ....................................... 27
Individual settings ..........................161
Limited Warranty ............................. 31
Loading .......................................... 253
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 267
Maintenance .................................... 28
Parking for a long period ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 124
Raising ........................................... 265
Reporting problems .........................31
Securing from rolling away ............264
Towing away .................................. 237
Tow-starting ................................... 237
Transporting .................................. 240
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................78
Vehicle data ................................... 279
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 279
Vehicle dimensions ...........................279
Vehicle emergency locking ................84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............274 Index
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In situations like this, the body, the
undercarriage, chassis parts, wheels or
tires could be damaged without the
damage being visible. Components
damaged in this way can unexpectedly fail
or, in the case of an accident, no longer
withstand the strain they are designed to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged,
combustible materials such as leaves,
grass or twigs can gather between the
underbody and the underbody paneling. If
these materials come in contact with hot
parts of the exhaust system for an
extended period, they can catch fire.
Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. If on continuing your journey
you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic
conditions. In such cases, visit a qualified
specialist workshop. Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves USA:
"The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device." Diagnostics connection
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop. G
WARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of the vehicle systems. As a result,
the operating safety of the vehicle could be
affected. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not connect any equipment to a
diagnostics connection in the vehicle. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardized. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Install the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place floormats on
top of one another.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can lead to emissions monitoring
information being reset, for example. This
may lead to the vehicle failing to meet the
requirements of the next emissions test
during the main inspection. Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and 30
Introduction

Center console, lower section (except AMG vehicles)
Function Page
:
Stowage compartment ~
Cup holder ~
Ashtray ~
;
COMAND controller ~
=
Seat adjustment ~
?
Favorites button ~
A
Roof switch ~
B
Opens/closes the side
windows ~
C
Extends/retracts the wind
screen
96
D
Stowage compartment
Cigarette lighter ~
Socket ~
E
Selects park position 126
F
¤
ECO start/stop
button ~ Function Page
G
Shows the driving
conditions menu in the
COMAND display (vehicles
with Active Body Control)
143
H
É
Sets the vehicle level 142
I
Adjusts the suspension
settings
~
Sets the suspension tuning
(vehicles with Active Body
Control)
142
J
Ú
Selects the drive
program/program selector
button ~
K
Transmission positions ~
L
Selector lever 126Center console
39At a glance