2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SLS AMG ROADSTER rear view mirror

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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 ............................................. 280
Gear indicator .................................... 123
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 229
Genuine parts ...................................... 18
Glove box ........................................... 200H
Hazard warning lamps ........................98
Head bags ............................................ 42
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 284
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....221
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 284
Cleaning system (function) ..............99
Cleaning system (notes) ................284
Fogging up ....................................... 99
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........88
Heating see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Switching on/off .............................. 98
High-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 175
Hill start assist .................................. 121
Hood Closing .......................................... .219
Display message ............................ 184
Important safety notes ..................218
Opening ......................................... 218
Hydroplaning ..................................... 137I
Ignition lock ....................................... 119
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 58Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 157
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............158
Interior lighting Automatic control ............................ 99
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 159
Emergency lighting ........................100
Manual control ............................... 100
Overview .......................................... 99
Reading lamp ................................... 99 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 232
Using ............................................. 270
Jump starting (engine) ......................240 K
KEYLESS-GO start function Display message ............................ 185
Start/Stop button .......................... 119
Starting the engine ........................120
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 119
Kickdown ........................................... 124
Driving tips .................................... 124
Knee bag .............................................. 41 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................161
License plate lamp Changing bulbs .............................. 101
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 175
Lighting Light switch ..................................... 96
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .159 Index
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Automatic headlamp mod
e.............. 96
Display message ............................ 173
Driving abroad ................................. 96
Hazard warning lamps .....................98
High beam flasher ............................ 98
High-beam headlamps .....................98
Low-beam headlamps ......................97
Parking lamps .................................. 97
Standing lamps ................................ 97
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 158
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ......................96
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 159
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........159
Turn signals ..................................... 98
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 139
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 70
Emergency locking ........................... 71
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 70
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 174
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................... 96
Switching on/off .............................. 97 M
M+S tires ............................................ 250
Malfunction message see Display messages
Manual drive program ......................127
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 226
mbrace Call priority .................................... 208
Display message ............................ 173Downloading destinations
(COMAND)
..................................... 208
Emergency call .............................. 205
General notes ................................ 204
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............209
MB info call button ........................207
Remote vehicle locking ..................209
Roadside Assistance button ..........207
Search & Send ............................... 209
Self-test ......................................... 205
System .......................................... 205
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 64
Locking vehicle ................................ 71
Unlocking the driver's door ..............71
Memory card (audio) .........................155
Memory function ................................. 92
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 164
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............155
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 63
MP3 Operation ....................................... 155
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 152
Permanent displa y......................... 158
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .151
Overview .......................................... 29 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............153
On-board computer .......................153
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 11810
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Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults .............................................. .46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................51
Important safety notes ....................36
OCS
Faults ............................................... 46
Operation ........................................ .42
System self-test ............................... 45
Odometer ........................................... 152
On-board computer AMG menu ..................................... 161
Audio menu ................................... 154
Convenience submenu ..................160
Displaying a service message ........222
Display messages ..........................163
Factory settings ............................. 160
Important safety notes ..................150
Instrument cluster submenu ..........157
Lighting submenu .......................... 158
Menu overview .............................. 152
Message memory .......................... 164
Navigation menu ............................ 153
Operation ....................................... 151
RACETIMER ................................... 161
Service menu ................................. 157
Settings menu ............................... 157
Standard displa y............................ 152
Telephone menu ............................ 155
Trip menu ...................................... 152
Vehicle submenu ........................... 160
Video DVD operation .....................155
Opening and closing ...........................68
Operating safety Declaration of conformity ................22
Important safety notes ....................21
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................19
Outside temperature display ...........150
Overhead control panel ......................32 P
Paint code number ............................278
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...225
Panic alarm .......................................... 36
Parcel net ........................................... 201
Parking ............................................... 131
Important safety notes ..................131
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ................................. 92
Rear view camera .......................... 144
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 166
Electric parking brake ....................133
Parking lamps
Switching on/off .............................. 97
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................143
Driving system ............................... 141
Function/notes ............................. 141
Problem (malfunction) ...................144
Range of the sensors .....................142
Warning displa y............................. 142
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 42
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .229
Power washers .................................. 225
Power windows see Side windows
Program selector ............................... 124
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 18
Pulling away ...................................... 120 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........22 R
RACE START ....................................... 125
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....161
Radio Selecting a station .........................154
see separate operating instructions Index
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Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................22
Reading lamp ....................................... 99
Rear spoiler Display message ............................ 189
Extending/retracting .....................210
Problem ......................................... 211
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................228
Function/notes ............................. 144
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ..........................90
Dipping (automatic) .........................91
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................113
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................282
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27
Important safety notes ..................129
Refueling proces s.......................... 129
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opene r....................... 211
Programming (garage door opener) 212
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes ..................100
Reporting safety defects ....................23
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 179
Warning lamp ................................. 196
see Fuel
Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display message) 175
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....20
Roof see Soft top
Route
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............153 S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................51
Child restraint systems ....................51
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 42
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Seat belts
Belt force limiters ............................ 50
Cleaning ......................................... 230
Correct usage .................................. 48
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .50
Fastening ......................................... 49
Important safety guidelines .............47
Releasing ......................................... 49
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Special seat belt retractor ...............53
Warning lamp ................................. 191
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Adjusting (manually). .......................86
Adjusting lumbar support ................86
Cleaning the cover .........................230
Correct driver's seat position ........... 84
Important safety notes ....................85
Seat heating problem ......................87
Storing settings (memory function) .. 92
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ............88
Switching seat heating on/off .........87
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 121
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......228
Service interval display Displaying service messages .........222
Hiding service messages ...............222
Notes ............................................. 222
Service messages ..........................222
Service menu (on-board computer) .157
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 283
Coolant (engine) ............................ 283
Engine oil ....................................... 281
Fuel ................................................ 280
Important safety notes ..................279
Notes ............................................. 27912
Index

Overhead control panel
Function Page
:
p
Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off 99
;
c
Switches the interior
lighting on/off 100
=
|
Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off 99
?
p
Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off 99
A
ï
MB Info call button
(mbrace system) 207
B
G
SOS button (mbrace
system) 205 Function Page
C
Rear-view mirror 90
D
Transmitter buttons for the
garage door opener 212
E
Microphone for mbrace
(emergency call system)
telephone and the Voice
Control System
F
F
Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace
system) 20732
Overhead control panelAt 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 Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops (Y page 22).Correct driver's seat position
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y
page 85).
X Make sure that seat =is adjusted
properly.
Seat adjustment (Y page 86)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's air
bag as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright
position. R
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so
that your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 88).
X Make sure that steering wheel :is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel
(Y page 89)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 47).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ;properly (Y page 49).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be routed in your pelvic area across the
hip joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors
(Y page 90) in such a way that you have
a good view of road and traffic conditions.
X Memory function: store the seat, steering
wheel and exterior mirror settings
(Y page 92). 84
Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

store the setting with the memory function
(Y page 92).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare
switch :forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident. Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
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WARNING
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side reduces the size of the image. Visible
objects are actually closer than they appear.
This means that you could misjudge the
distance from road users traveling behind,
e.g. when changing lane. There is a risk of an
accident.
For this reason, always make sure of the
actual distance from the road users traveling
behind by glancing over your shoulder.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior mirrors are heated automatically
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low. Mirror
heating lasts up to 10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster. X
Select key position 1or 2with the Start/
Stop button.
X Press button :for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button ;for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected 90
MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

mirror using adjustment button
=as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button =up, down, or
to the left or right until you have adjusted
the exterior mirror to the desired position.
You should have a good overview of traffic
conditions.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Select key position 1or 2with the Start/
Stop button.
X Briefly press button ?.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while the vehicle is
in motion, as they may otherwise vibrate.
i If you are driving faster than 30 mph
(47 km/h), you can no longer fold in the
exterior mirrors.
Setting the exterior mirrors If the battery has been disconnected or
completely discharged, the exterior mirrors
must be reset. The exterior mirrors will
otherwise not fold in when you select the
"Fold in mirrors when locking" function in the
on-board computer (Y page 160).
X Select key position 1using the Start/Stop
button.
X Briefly press button ?. Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
automatically If the "Fold in mirrors when locking" function
is activated in the on-board computer
(Y
page 160):
R the exterior mirrors fold in automatically as
soon as you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
R the exterior mirrors fold out again
automatically as soon as you unlock the
vehicle and then open the driver's or front-
passenger door.
i The mirrors do not fold out if they have
been folded in manually.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Vehicles without electrically folding
exterior mirrors: move the exterior mirror
into the correct position manually.
X Vehicles with electrically folding
exterior mirrors: press and hold mirror-
folding button until you hear a click and
then the mirrors engage in position
(Y page 91).
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 90). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged. Mirrors
91Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z