
X
Press trunkl id remotecontrol button 0043.
The trunkl id opens slightly. Locking the trunk separately
You can lock the trunks eparately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the trunk
remains locked and cannot be opened.
X Close the trunkl id.
X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (Y page 64). X
Inser tthe mechanical key fully into trunkl id
lock 0043in the rear compartment of the
center console.
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far as
possible.
X Remove the mechanical key.
X Check that the trunkr emains locked when
you press on the trunkl id remotecontrol
button. Unlocking the trunk (mechanical key)
If the trunkc an no longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey:
X Take the mechanical key out of the Smart-
Key (Y page 64). X
Inser tthe mechanical key fully into trunkl id
lock 0043in the center console in the vehicle
interior.
X Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
as far as possible.
The trunkl id opens slightly. Trunk emergency release
You can open the trunkl id from inside the
vehicle with the emergenc yrelease button. X
Press emergenc yrelease button 0043briefly.
The trunkl id unlocksand opens slightly.
X Push the trunkl id upwards to open it com-
pletely.
The trunkl id can be unlocked with the trunk
lid emergenc yrelease when the vehicle is
stationary or while driving.
Trunk lid emergenc yrelease light:
R emergenc yrelease button 0043flashes for
30 minutes after opening the trunkl id.
R emergenc yrelease button 0043flashes for
60 minutes after closing the trunkl id.74
TrunkOpening and closing

The trunk lid emergenc
yrelease does not
unlock the trunk lid if the battery is discon-
nected or discharged.
If the vehicle was locked centrally, opening
the trunk lid with the trunk lid emergency
release triggers the anti-theft alarm system. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again. G
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is ar isk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are left unsupervised. There is arisk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, alway stake the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The side windows are equipped with an auto-
matic reversin gfeature. If an object blocks or
restricts aside window during the closing
process, the side window opens again auto-
matically. G
WARNING
The reversin gfeature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R over the last 4mmofthe closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again man-
ually immediately after automatic reversing
This means that the reversin gfeature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximit yduring the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
Observe the importan tsafety notes in the
"Children in the vehicle" section (Y page 51). Opening and closing the side win-
dows
0043
Left side window
0044 Right side window
The switches for both side windows are
located on the driver's door. There is also a
switch for the front-passenger side window
on the front-passenger door.
The switches on the driver's door take prec-
edence. Side windows
75Opening and closing Z

!
Never sit on the soft top when it is closed
or store heavy objects on it. You will other- wise damage the soft top of the vehicle.
! When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure that:
R there is sufficient clearance above it, as
the soft top swings upwards.
R there are no objects on the soft top or the
soft-top covers to the side.
R the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen
R the outside temperature is above -10 †.
You could otherwise damage the soft top as
well as other parts of the vehicle.
i Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk. Opening and closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is ar isk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win-
dows. There is arisk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped. G
WARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 30 mph
(50 km/h), the soft top stops during the open- ing or closing procedure. This impairs your
view to the rear. There is arisk of an accident.
Reduce your speed to below 30 mph
(50 km/h) or stop the vehicle in accordance
with the traffic conditions. Press or pull the
soft-top switch againino rder to open or close
the soft top fully. Opening and closing X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119). X
To open: pull soft-top switch 0043until the
soft top is fully opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h) ,the opening procedure
is stopped and in the multifunction display
you see the Open/Close Convertible Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely
Top Completely message. Reduce your
speed againtob elow 30 mph (50 km/h)
and pull the soft-top switch againtoo pen
the soft top fully.
X To close: press and hold soft-top switch 0043
until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h), the closing procedure is
stopped and in the multifunction display
you see the Open/Close Convertible Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely
Top Completely message. Reduce speed
back to under 30 mph (50 km/h) and push the soft top switch againtof ully close the
soft top. Soft top (Roadster)
79Opening and closing Z

Opening and closing using the Smart-
Key
Important safet ynotes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is ar isk that parts of the body could become
trapped by movin gparts such as the roof
mechanism, the trun klid, or the side win-
dows. There is arisk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
movin gparts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
Opening and closing i
The SmartKey must be close to the driv-
er's door handle.
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X To open: press and hold the 0036button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
X To close: press and hold the 0037button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play. The soft top and the side windows
close. Relocking the soft top
G
WARNING
If you do not lock the closed soft top, it may
open during ajourney. This could cause you to
lose control of the vehicle. There is arisk of an
accident.
Only drive with the soft top fully open or
locked closed. The soft top is not locked if:
R the Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
R you hear awarning tonef or up to ten sec-
onds when pulling away or while driving.
You can lock the soft top again if it is not
locked fully.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 119).
X Press the soft-top switch. Installing/removing the wind screen
G
WARNING
If the wind screen is incorrectly installed, it
could detach itself during ajourney and
endanger other road users. There is arisk of
an acciden tand injury.
Install the wind screen as described. Do not
place any objects on top of the installed wind screen.
! Install or remove the wind screen only
when the soft top is open. You could oth-
erwise damage the wind screen or the vehi-
cle interior.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wind screen swhich have been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This helps to preven tdamage to
the vehicle.
The wind screen protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is secured
between the roll bars.
The wind screen is in abag on the tank par-
tition wall in the trunk.
X Open the trunk. 80
Soft top (Roadster)Opening and closing

X
Detach wind screen bag 0043fromf our
press-studs 0044on the tank partitio nwall.
X Remov ethe wind screen fro mwinds creen
bag 0043.
X Attach wind screen bag 0043to the tank par-
tition wall again. X
To install: foldb othf astening levers 0044
inwards in the directio nofthe arrow.
X Push wind screen 0043into the recess
between the rol lbarsuptot he locking
point.
X Fol db othf astening levers 0044outwards.
X To remove: foldb othf astening levers 0044
inwards in the directio nofthe arrow.
X Pull wind screen 0043upward.
X Detach the wind screen bag, remove it from
the trunk and pu tthe wind screen back into
it.
X Attach the wind screen ba gtothe tank par-
tition wall in the trunk again. Soft top (Roadster)
81Opening and closing Z

The transmission remains in
Nif:
R the SmartKey is in the ignition lock and
R you use the E ‑SELECT lever to shift the
transmission to Nbefore switchin gthe
engine off
This still applies if you open the driver's or
front-passenger door.
Further information on transmission posi-
tion Nwhen operating with aSmartKey is
available in the "Car wash" section
(Y page 223). Electric parking brake
General notes G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is arisk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, alway stake the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
The function of the electric parking brake is
dependent on the on-board voltage. If the on-
board voltage is low or there is amalfunction
in the system, it may not be possible to apply
the released parking brake.
X If this is the case, only park the vehicle on
level ground and secure it to prevent it roll- ing away.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
It may not be possible to release an applied
parking brake, if the on-board voltage is low
or there is amalfunction in the system. Con-
tact aqualified specialist workshop. Applying/releasing manually
X
To engage: push handle 0043.
When the electric parking brake is
engaged, the red 0049(USA only) or 0024
(Canada only) indicator lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is in position 0.
X Pull handle 0043.
The red 0049(USA only) or 0024(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument clus- ter goes out.
i The electric parking brake can only then
be released when the ignition is switched
on using the Start/Stop button.
Releasing the electric parking brake
automatically The electric parking brake is released auto-
matically when the following conditions are
simultaneously fulfilled:
R the engine is running
R the transmission is in position Dor R.
R the hood is closed.
R your seat belt is fastened.
R you accelerate.
If the transmission is in position R,the trunk
lid must be closed. Parking
133Driving and parking Z

Problems with PARKTRONIC
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displaysa
re lit.
You also hear awarning
tone for approximately
two seconds.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds,
and the indicator lamp
in the PARKTRONIC
button lights up. PARKTRONIC has malfunctioned and has switched off.
X If problems persist, have PARKTRONIC checked at aqualified
specialist workshop. Only the red segments
in the PARKTRONIC
warning displaysa
re lit.
PARKTRONIC is deacti-
vated after approx-
imately 20 seconds. The PARKTRONIC sensors are dirty or there is interference.
X Cleant he PARKTRONIC sensors (Y page 228).
X Switch the ignition back on. The problem may be caused by an external source of radio or
ultrasound waves.
X See if PARKTRONIC functions in adifferent location. Rear view camera
Important safety notes The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your imme-
diate surroundings. You are always responsi-
ble for safe maneuvering and parking. When
maneuvering or parking, make sure that there are no persons, animals or objectsint he area
in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function
in alimited manner:
R if the trunk lid is open
R in heavy rain, snow or fog
R at night or in very dark places
R if the camera is exposed to very bright light
R if the area is lit by fluorescent light or LED
lighting (the display may flicker) R
if there is asudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into aheated garage in
winter
R if the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
R if the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting checked at aqualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the
rear view camera may be restricted due to
additional accessories on the rear of the vehi-
cle (e.g. license plate holder, bicycle rack).
General notes Rear view camera
0043is an optical parking aid.
It shows the area behind your vehicle in the
COMAND display. 144
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Vehicle
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0084 The trunk li
disopen.
X Close the trunk lid. 005A The hoo
disopen.
G WARNING
The open hoo dmayblock your vie wwhent he vehicl eisinmotion.
There is ariskofana ccident.
X Pull ove rand stop the vehicl esafelyass oona spossible, paying
attentio ntoroada nd traffic conditions.
X Close the hood. 00B6(Coupe only)
0051(Roadster
only) At leas
tone door is open.
X Close the doors. 0059
Convertible Top Convertible Top
Operation Operation
Possible
Possible
to 31 mph
to 31 mph If yo
udrive at speed sofmore tha n31m ph (50 km/h), yo ucannot
open or close the sof ttop.
X Fully open or close the sof ttop (Y page 79). 0059
Convertible Top Convertible Top
Opening/Closing Opening/Closing
Not Finished Not Finished The sof
ttop is not fully opene dorclosed.The hydraulics ar edep-
ressurized.
X Fully open or close the sof ttop (Y page 79). 0059
Open/Clos
eConver‐
Open/Clos eConver‐
tible Top Com‐ tible Top Com‐
pletely pletely The roo
fisnot locked .Ifyoudrive at speed sofmore tha n31mph
(50 km/h), yo ucanno topenorc lose the sof ttop.
X If yo uaredriving at speed sofmore tha n31m ph (50 km/h),
reduce your speed.
X Push or pull the soft-top switch (Y page 79) untilthe sof ttop is
fully open or closed. 0059
Convertible Convertible
Top
Topin
in
Operation Please
Operation Please
Wait Wait The on-boar
dvoltag eistoo low.
X Start the engine. 184
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays