2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER Owners Manual

Brake
EBD .................................................. 71
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function
Function/note s................................ 63
Important safety notes .................... 63
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 221
Notes ............................................. 325
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 67
Display message ............................ 228
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 62
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
BAS .................................................. 62
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 63
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 325
Display message ............................ 217
Driving tips .................................... 157
High-performance brake system .... 158
Important safety notes .................. 157
Parking brake ................................ 154
Warning lamp ................................. 245
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 287
see Flat tyre
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 32 C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities (technical data) ............... 322
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash (care) ................................. 282
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 282
Exhaust pipe .................................. 285 Exterior lighting ............................. 285
High-pressure cleaner .................... 283
Matt paintwork .............................. 283
Note s............................................. 281
Paint .............................................. 283
Reversing camera .......................... 285
Sensors ......................................... 285
Washing by hand ........................... 282
Wheels ........................................... 284
Windows ........................................ 284
Wiper blades .................................. 284
CD
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 205
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 211
Locking/unlocking (key) .................. 77
Centre console
Lower section .................................. 35
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 36
Upper section .................................. 34
Child
Restraint system .............................. 55
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 57
ISOFIX .............................................. 56
On the front-passenger seat ............ 56
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 57
Recommendations ........................... 60
Suitable positions ............................ 58
Cigarette lighter ................................ 268
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 285
Climate control
Controlling automaticall y............... 125
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode) ................. 128
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124
Demisting the windows .................. 127
Demisting the windscreen ............. 126
Indicator lamp ................................ 125
Information on using
THERMOTRONIC automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 123
Overview of systems ...................... 122
Problem with the rear window
heating .......................................... 128 6
Index

Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................1
25
Setting the air distribution ............. 126
Setting the air vents ..................... .129
Setting the airflow ......................... 126
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 125
Setting the temperature ................ 125
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 128
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 129
Switching the rear window heat-
ing on/off ...................................... 127
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .126
THERMOTRONIC (2-zone) auto-
matic climate control ..................... 123
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible emergency spare
wheel
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND Online
Driving dynamics display (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 175, 177
Driving dynamics display
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 180
Switching on/off ........................... 253
Combination switch .......................... 115
Connecting a USB device
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 202
Controller .......................................... .254
Convenience closing feature .............. 91
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 128
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 279
Display message ............................ 229
Important safety notes .................. 325
Temperature (on-board computer,Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .213
Temperature gauge ........................ 200
Warning lamp ................................. 249 Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 29
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................ .116
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 160
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 236
Driving system ............................... 159
Important safety notes .................. 159
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 160
Selecting ........................................ 160
Setting a speed .............................. 161
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 160
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 266
Important safety notes .................. 266 D
Data see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 205
Data modem mode
Telephone with Bluetooth ®
(SAP
profile) .......................................... .259
Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 228
Function/notes ............................ .113
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 209
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Declarations of conformity ................. 25
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 210
Interior lighting .............................. 211
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Digital Owner's Manual
Help ................................................ .22
Introduction .....................................22
Digital speedometer .........................203 Index
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Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 228
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 113
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................ .210
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Display message
Driving systems ............................ .231
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 243
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 280
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 216
Engine ............................................ 229
General information ....................... 216
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 216
Key ................................................ 243
Lights ............................................. 228
Safety systems .............................. 217
Tyres .............................................. 237
Vehicle .......................................... .239
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 163
Calling up the spee d...................... 164
Cruise control lever ....................... 163
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display Message ............................ 234
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 166
Driving tips .................................... 167
Function/note s............................. 161
Important safety notes .................. 162
Selecting ........................................ 163
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 165
Stopping ........................................ 165
Storing the speed .......................... 164
Warning lamp ................................. 251
Distance warning function
Function/note s................................ 65
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 251
Door
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 84
Central locking/unlocking (key) ...... 77
Control panel ................................... 38 Display message ............................ 241
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
Important safety notes .................... 82
Opening (from the inside) ................ 83
Power closing .................................. 84
Doors
Overview .......................................... 82
Draught stop
Electrical draught stop ..................... 98
Manual draught stop ........................ 97
Drive program
Display ........................................... 142
Drive programs
Automatic transmission ................. 145
Driver's door
see Door
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 281
Symmetrical dipped beam ............. 113
Driving on flooded roads .................. 158
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-bution) ............................................. 71
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 62
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 72
ADAPTIVE BRAK E............................. 72
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 66
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 67
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 63
Distance warning function ............... 65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 67
Important safety guidelines ............. 62
Overview .......................................... 61
Driving system
Active Body Control (ABC) (exceptMercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 175
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 178
Adaptive Damping System ............. 174 8
Index

Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot ... 168
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 173
Speed limiter ................................. 170
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 193
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................ .193
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 195
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 190
Cruise control ................................ 159
Display message ............................ 231
Distronic Plus ................................ 161
HOLD function ............................... 172
PARKTRONIC ................................. 180
Reversing camera .......................... 187
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 191
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 158
Aquaplaning ................................... 158
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Brakes .......................................... .157
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 167
Downhill gradient ........................... 157
Driving abroad ............................... 113
Driving in winter ............................ .159
Driving on flooded roads ................ 158
Driving on wet roads ..................... .158
Fuel ................................................ 156
General .......................................... 155
Icy road surfaces ........................... 159
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 158
New brake pads/linings ................ 158
Running-in tips ............................... 131
Snow chains .................................. 307
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 157
Symmetrical dipped bea m............. 113
Wet road surface ........................... 157
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 205
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 139 DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
................. 140 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 211
Function/note s............................. 106
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 108
Function/note s............................. 106
Switching on/of f........................... 211
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 219
Function/note s................................ 71
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 156
On-board computer ....................... 202
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 136
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 135
Deactivating/activating ................. 136
General information ....................... 135
Important safety notes .................. 135
Introduction ................................... 135
Electromagnetic compatibility
Declaration of conformity ................ 25
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 84
Emergency key element
Function/note s................................ 79
General notes .................................. 79
Inserting .......................................... 79
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Removing ......................................... 79
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 84
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 318
Important safety notes .................. 318
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 319 Index
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Removing ......................................
.318
Storage location ............................ 318
Technical data ............................... 318
Emergency unlocking
Vehicle ............................................. 84
Engine
Display message ............................ 229
ECO start/stop function ................ 135
Jump-starting ................................. 296
Running irregularl y......................... 138
Starting problems .......................... 138
Starting the engine with the key .... 134
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............. 134
Stopping ........................................ 153
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 301
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 249
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 320
Problem (fault) ............................... 138
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 325
Checking the oil level ..................... 277
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 278
Display message ............................ 230
Filling capacity ............................... 325
General notes ................................ 324
Notes about oil grade s................... 324
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 277
Temperature (on-board computer, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 213
Topping up ..................................... 278
Entering an address
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle ....... 23
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 213
Characteristics ................................. 67
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 70
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 69
Display message ............................ 217
Function/note s................................ 67
General notes .................................. 67 Important safety guidelines ............. 67
Warning lamp ................................. 246
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 67
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 285
Exterior lighting
Settings options ............................. 113
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 108
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........ 109
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 212
Folding in/out (automatically )....... 109
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 109
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 109
Parking position ............................. 110
Resetting ....................................... 109
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111 F
Fault message see Display messages
Favourites
Overview ........................................ 254
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 287
First-aid kit ......................................... 287
Fitting a wheel
Fitting a wheel ............................... 316
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 316
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 313
Raising the vehicle ......................... 313
Removing a wheel .......................... 315
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 313
Flat tyre
MOExtended tyre s......................... 289
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 289
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 290
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormat ............................................. 274
Foglamps
Extended rang e.............................. 116 10
Index

Frequencies
Garage door opener ...................... .272
Mobile phone ................................. 320
Two-way radio ................................ 320
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation
Display message ............................ 226
Front-passenger front airbag deac-
tivation system
Operation ......................................... 46
Problems ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 48
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 103
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 324
Consumption statistics .................. 202
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 202
Displaying the range ..................... .202
Driving tips ................................... .156
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Grade (petrol) ................................ 323
Important safety notes .................. 322
Notes for Mercedes‑AMG vehi-
cles ................................................ 324
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Refuelling ....................................... 151
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 323
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 152
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 202
Gauge .............................................. 32
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 323
Problem (malfunction) ................... 153
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 288
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................ .301
Before changing ............................ .301
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 301
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 302
Fuse box in the rear compartment .. 302
Important safety notes .................. 301 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 271
Frequencies ................................... 272
General notes ................................ 269
Important safety notes .................. 270
Opening/closing the garage door .. 271
Problems when programming ....... .271
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 270
Synchronising the rolling code ....... 271
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 213
Gearshift paddles
see Steering wheel gearshift paddles
Gearshift program
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 213
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ........... 23
Glove compartment .......................... 262
Google™ Local Search
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253 H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 87
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........105
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 103
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headbag
Display message ............................ 225
Operation ......................................... 46
Headlamp flasher .............................. 115
Headlamps
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-pressure cleaners .................... 283
Hill start assist .................................. 135
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 173
Activation conditions ..................... 173
Deactivating ................................... 173
Display message ............................ 232 Index
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General notes ................................ 172
Home address
See also Digital Owner's Manual .. .253
Horn ...................................................... 30 I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobiliser .......................................... 74
Indicator and warning lamp
Restraint system ............................ 248
Indicator and warning lamps
Coolant .......................................... 249
Engine diagnostics ......................... 249
SPORT handling mode ................... 248
Indicator lamps
Display message ............................ 228
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 199
Intelligent Light System
Activating/deactivating ................. 209
Display message ............................ 228
Overview ........................................ 115
Setting the dipped-beam head-
lamps for driving on the right/left .. 210
Interior lighting
Automatic control system .............. 118
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 211
Overview ........................................ 117
Reading lamp ................................. 117
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 210
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 210
Interior motion sensor
Deactivating ..................................... 76
Function .......................................... .75
Priming ............................................ 75
Switching off .................................... 76
iPod ®
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....56 J
Jack Storage location ............................2 88
Using ............................................. 313
Jump starting (engine) ......................296 K
Key Changing the battery ....................... 80
Checking the battery ....................... 80
Display message ............................ 243
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 77
Emergency key element ................... 79
Important safety notes .................... 77
Loss ................................................. 81
Modifying the programming ............. 78
Opening/closing the roof ................ 95
Overview .......................................... 77
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 132
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 81
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Key positions
Key ................................................ 132
KEYLESS GO .................................. 132
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 78
Convenience closing ........................ 91
Deactivation ..................................... 78
Display message ............................ 243
Locking ............................................ 78
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 133
Start/Stop button .......................... 132
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Unlocking ......................................... 78
Kickdown
Driving tips ................................... .145
Manual gearshifting ....................... 150 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................213
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 228 12
Index

Light sensor (display message)
.......2 28
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Light System ........................ 209
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 211
Active light function ....................... 116
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 116
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 113
Cornering light function ................. 116
Dipped-beam headlamps .............. .114
Driving abroad ............................... 113
Foglamps (extended range) ........... 116
Hazard warning lamps ................... 115
Headlamp flasher ........................... 115
Light switch ................................... 113
Main-beam headlamps ................... 115
Motorway mode ............................ .116
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear foglamp ................................. 114
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) .... 210
Setting the ambient lighting col-
our (on-board computer) ................ 210
Side lamps ..................................... 114
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 209
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 210
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 210
Turn signals ................................... 115
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
LIM indicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 160
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 163
Variable limiter .............................. 170
Limiter
Calling up the spee d...................... 171
Deactivating, variable .................... 172
Function/note s............................. 170
LIM indicator lamp ......................... 170
Permanent ..................................... 172 Setting a speed .............................. 171
Storing the current speed .............. 171
Switching to passive ...................... 171
Variabl
e......................................... 170
Limiting the speed
Speed limiter ................................. 170
LINGUATRONIC
see Separate operating instructions
Loading aid (boot)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 264
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 84
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 83
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 211
Luggage cover
see Boot separator M
M+S tyres ........................................... 306
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 98
Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist PLUS .... 116
Display message ............................ 228
Switching on/of f........................... 115
Matt finish (cleaning instructions) .. 283
Media Interface
see Separate operating instructions
Memory card (audio) ......................... 205
Memory function ............................... 111
Mercedes connect me
Display message ............................ 222
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 193
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 195
Active Parking Assist ..................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 190
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot ... 168
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 53 Index
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