2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER audio

RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 192
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 237
Radio
Overview ........................................ 437
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Setting a station ............................ 438
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 298
Storing stations .............................4 39
Switching HD Radio on/off ............ 437
Switching on .................................. 437
Switching wavebands .................... 438
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 34
Read-aloud function .......................... 361
Reading lamp ..................................... 128
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route ............ 361
Real-time traffic reports ................... 357
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 254
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 498
Adjusting sound settings ...............4 89
Adjusting the brightness ................ 489
Adjusting the color ........................ 489
Adjusting the contrast ................... 489
AUX mode ...................................... 500
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 491
Changing the batteries .................. 487
Changing the picture format .......... 490
Cordless headphones .................... 486
Multiple users ................................ 489
Operating with the headphones ..... 488
Picture settings .............................. 489
System settings .............................4 90
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 488
Video DVD mode ........................... 494
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 546
Displaying the image ..................... 319
Function/notes .............................2 06
Switching on/off ........................... 207 Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Switching on/off ........................... 145
Rear-compartment screens .............. 484
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .............. ......... 117
Re

ceiving vCards ............................... 409
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 390
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 608
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Important safety notes .................. 168
Refueling process .......................... 169
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 485
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 530
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 484
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 129
Reporting safety defects .................... 35
Rescue card ......................................... 36
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 258
Warning lamp ................................. 278
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 313
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 313
Residual heat (climate control) ........146
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 249
Introduction ..................................... 50
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 159
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid ...........................................9 1
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 254
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 32
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Roll barDisplay message ............................ 248
Operation ......................................... 64
Roller sunblind .................................. 104
Roof
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ........................................... 101
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key) ............................................... 102
Overview ........................................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Relocking ....................................... 102
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 548
Roof switch ........................................ 101
Route
Estimated time of arrival ................ 352
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 354
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 352
Recording ...................................... 354
Route overview .............................. 353
Selecting an alternative route ........ 351
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ............................................... 322
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 322
Starting calculation ........................ 329
Route demonstration ........................ 353
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 351
Continuing ..................................... 351
Destination reached ...................... 351
General notes ................................ 346
Lane recommendations ................. 348
Off-road ......................................... 356
Traffic reports ................................ 357
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 68 Safety notes
Audio CD and MP3 mode ............... 446
Using the telephone ....................... 381
Video DVD mode ........................... 475
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 445
Registering .................................... 442
Switching to ................................... 442
SatRadio
Notes ............................................. 441
Selecting a category ...................... 443
Saving the crosshair position .......... 367
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 484
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 447
Inserting ........................................ 447
Search & Send ................................... 345
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 55
Cleaning ......................................... 548
Correct usage .................................. 53
Fastening ......................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 52
Introduction ..................................... 52
Releasing ......................................... 55
Seat belt guide ............................... 111
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 235
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 316
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ..................................... 317
Balance (seat heating) ................... 318
Belt guide ...................................... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 548
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Multicontour seat .......................... 316
Overview ........................................ 109
Resetting settings .......................... 319
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Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 316
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 316
Sliding forward/back ..................... 112
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 114
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Selecting a province ......................... 325
Selecting a state ............................... 325
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 438
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 547
Positions ........................................ 159
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 391
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 546
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 232
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 606
Coolant (engine) ............................ 606
Engine oil ....................................... 605
Fuel ................................................ 603
Important safety notes .................. 603
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 608
Washer fluid ................................... 607
Setting the air distribution ............... 142
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 498
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 310
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 498
Setting the night design ................... 308
Setting the text reader speed .......... 310
Setting the volume
Telephone calls .............................. 298
Video AUX ..................................... 481
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 236 Menu overview .............................. 290
On-board computer ....................... 232
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 475
Sound settings ............................... 298
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 236
Side impact air bag ............................. 58
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 545
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Imp

ortant safety information ........... 96
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 98
Opening/closing (front) ................... 97
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 98
Overview .......................................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Reversing feature ............................. 97
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 503
Daily forecast ................................. 502
Detail information .......................... 503
Information chart ........................... 502
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 503
Switching on/off ........................... 502
Weather map ................................. 505
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 86
Changing the programming ............. 84
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 269
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof .............. 102
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Snow chains ...................................... 571
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 521
General notes ................................ 520
Trunk ............................................. 521
Under the armrest ......................... 521
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Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 298
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 600
Installation ..................................... 600
Transmission output (maximum) .... 600
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Umbrella holder ................................. 515
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
Updating the digital map .................. 377
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 236
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 519
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 35
Data acquisition ....................... 36, 286
Display message ............................ 266
Electronics ..................................... 600
Equipment ....................................... 31
Individual settings .......................... 232
Limited Warranty ............................. 35
Loading .......................................... 578
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 593
Maintenance .................................... 32
Parking for a long period ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 154
Raising ........................................... 590
Reporting problems ......................... 35
Securing from rolling away ............ 589
Tow-starting ................................... 561
Towing away .................................. 561
Transporting .................................. 564
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82 Vehicle data ................................... 608
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 608
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 608
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle height
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 601
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Display message ............................ 258
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 550
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 475
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 474
DVD menu ..................................... 478
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 477
Function restrictions ...................... 476
Interactive content ........................ 480
Notes on discs ............................... 475
Operation ....................................... 475
Pause function ............................... 478
P

laying conditions .......................... 476
Safety notes .................................. 475
Selecting ........................................ 478
Selecting a film/title ...................... 478
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 478
Setting the audio format ................ 479
Setting the language ...................... 479
Setting the picture ......................... 475
Showing/hiding the control
menu ............................................. 476
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 477
Stop function ................................. 477
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
30Introduction

Left control panel
=
;RCalls up the menu and menu bar
9
:Press briefly:
RScrolls in lists
RSelects a submenu or function
RIn theAudiomenu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number
9
:Press and hold:
RIn the Audiomenu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open
aRConfirms the selection or display
message
RIn the Tel(Telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
RIn the Audiomenu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station
Right control panel
~RRejects or ends a call
RExits the telephone book/redial
memory
6RMakes or accepts a call
RSwitches to the redial memory
W
XRAdjusts the volume
8RMute
Back button
%Press briefly:
RBack
RSwitches off the Voice Control
System (see the separate oper-
ating instructions)
RHides display messages or calls
up the last Trip
menu function
used
RExits the telephone book/redial
memory
%Press and hold:
RCalls up the standard display in
the Trip
menu
Multifunction display
:Transmission position (Ypage 161)
;Drive program (Ypage 161)
=Text field
?Menu bar
224Displays and operation
On-board computer and displays

ATime
BOutside temperature or speed
(
Ypage 233)
XTo display menu bar?:press the =
or ; button on the steering wheel.
If you do not press the buttons any longer,
menu bar ?is faded out after a few sec-
onds.
Text field =shows the selected menu or
submenu and display messages.
iYou can set the time using COMAND.
Possible displays in the multifunction display:
Z Gearshift recommendation when
shifting manually (
Ypage 165)
XjY Active Parking Assist (
Ypage 202)
CRUISE
Cruise control (Ypage 180)
_ Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(
Ypage 128)
è ECO start/stop function
(
Ypage 155)
ë HOLD function (
Ypage 191)
Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Using the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel, open the menu bar.
Operating the on-board computer
(
Ypage 223).
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you can
select the following menu:
RTripmenu (Ypage 225)
RNavimenu (navigation instructions)
(
Ypage 227)
RAudiomenu (Ypage 228)
RTelmenu (telephone) (Ypage 229)
RDriveAssistmenu (assistance)
(
Ypage 230)
RServmenu (Ypage 232)
RSettmenu (settings) (Ypage 232)
RAMGmenu (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
(
Ypage 236)
Trip menu
Standard display
XPress and hold the %button on the
steering wheel until the Trip
menu with
trip odometer :and odometer ;
appears.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset"
:Distance
;Driving time
=Average speed
?Average fuel consumption
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip
menu.
XPress the9or: button to select
From Start
or From Reset.
The values in the From Start
submenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From Reset
submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (
Ypage 227).
In the following cases, the trip computer is
automatically reset From Start
:
Menus and submenus225
On-board computer and displays
Z

change of direction. The change of direction
starts once the distance display reaches zero.
Change of direction announced with a
lane recommendation
:Road into which the change of direction
leads
;Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
=Lanes not recommended
?Recommended lane and new lane during a
change of direction
AChange-of-direction symbol
On multilane roads, new lane recommenda-
tions can be displayed for the next change of
direction if the digital map supports this data.
During the change of direction, new lanes
may be added.
Lane not recommended =: you will not be
able to complete the next change of direction
if you stay in this lane.
Recommended lane and new lane during a
change of direction ?: in this lane you will be
able to complete the next two changes of
direction without changing lane.
Other status indicators of the naviga-
tion system
The navigation system displays additional
information and the vehicle status.
RO: you have reached the destination or an
intermediate destination.
RNew Route...or Calculating Route:
calculating a new route
ROff Mapor OffMappedRoad: the vehicle
position is inside the area of the digital map but the road is not recognize, e.g. new
roads, car parks or private land
RNo Route: no route could be calculated to
the selected destination
Audio menu
Selecting a radio station
:Frequency range
;Station frequency with memory position
The multifunction display shows station ;
with station frequency or station name. The
preset position is only displayed along with
station ;if this has been stored.
XSwitch on COMAND and select Radio.
XPress the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio
menu.
XTo select a stored station: briefly press
the 9 or: button.
XTo select a station from the station list:
press and briefly hold the 9or:
button.
If no station list is received:
XTo select a station using the station
search: press and briefly hold the 9
or : button.
iFurther information about radio stations:
RChanging the frequency range
(
Ypage 438).
RStoring stations (Ypage 439).
iSIRIUS XM satellite radio functions like a
normal radio.
You can find further information on radio
operation in the separate operating instruc- tions.
228Menus and submenus
On-board computer and displays