2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER engine

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

Reversing camera .......................... 187
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 191
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 216
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
inter-
face) .............................................. 256
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 257
Connecting the telephone module
with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile ) ......... 259
Freq uencies .................................. .320
Installation ..................................... 320
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 268
Transmission output (maximum) .... 320
Modifying the programming (key) ..... 78
MOExtended tyres .............................289
Motorway mode ................................ 116
MP3
Operating ....................................... 205
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................ .201
Permanent display ......................... 209
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 200
Overview .......................................... 33
Music files
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 203
See also Digital Owner's Manual ... 253
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 52
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting triggered .......................... 53
Notes on running in a new vehicle .. 131 O
Occupant safety Airbags ............................................ 43
Automatic front-passenger front
airbag deactivatio n .......................... 46
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 54
Children in the vehicle ..................... 54
Important safety notes .................... 39
PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator
lamp ................................................. 40
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 53
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 53
Restraint system introduction .......... 39
Restraint system warning lamp ....... .40
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu .....................................2 13
Assistance menu ........................... 207
Audio menu ................................... 204
Convenience submenu .................. 211
Display messages .......................... 216
Displaying a service message ....... .281
Factory setting submenu .............. .212
Important safety notes .................. 199
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 209
Light submenu ............................... 209
Menu overview .............................. 202
Message memory .......................... 216
Navigation menu ............................ 203
Operating the TV ............................ 205
Operating video DVD ..................... 205
Operation ....................................... 200
RACETIMER ................................... 213
Service menu ................................. 208
Settings menu ............................... 208
Standard display ............................ 202
Telephone menu ............................ 205
Trip menu ...................................... 202
Vehicle submenu ........................... 211 14
Index

Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 212
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 43
Fastening ......................................... 42
Important safety guidelines ............. 41
Introduction ..................................... 41
Releasing ......................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 244
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 103
Belt guide ...................................... 103
Correct driver's seat position ........ 101
Important safety notes .................. 101
Overview ........................................ 101
Seat heating problem .................... 105
Seat ventilation problem ................ 105
Sliding forward/back ..................... 104
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f.......... 105
Switching seat heating on/of f....... 104
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................. 105
Selector lever
Positions ........................................ 141
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 285
Service
see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 208
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 325
Coolant (engine) ............................ 325
Engine oil ....................................... 324
Fuel ................................................ 322
Important safety notes .................. 322
Washer fluid ................................... 326
Setting the air distribution ............... 126
Setting the airflow ............................ 126 Setting the date/time format
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
Setting the language
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
Setting the time
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 212
On-board compute r....................... 208
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 213
Side lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 114
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 91
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing (front) ................... 90
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 91
Opening/closing all ......................... 91
Overview .......................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 93
Resetting ......................................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 90
Sidebag ................................................ 45
SIM card
Inserting ........................................ 258
SMS
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
Snow chains ...................................... 307
Socket
Front-passenger footwell ............... 268
Sockets
General notes ................................ 268
Sound
Switching on/of f........................... 254
Specialist workshop ............................ 27
Spectacles compartment ................. 263
Speed limiter
Display message ............................ 235
Important safety notes .................. 170
Selecting ........................................ 171
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 203
In the Instrument cluster ................. 32
Segments ...................................... 199
Selecting a display uni t.................. 209 Index
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SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................70
Warning lamp ................................. 248
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
STEER CONTROL ..................................74
Steering
Display message ............................2 41
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 207
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot
Display message ............................ 235
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 106
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 200
Important safety notes .................. 106
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 147
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 213
Stowage areas ................................... 262
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................ .262
Centre console .............................. 263
Centre console (rear) ..................... 263
Cup holder ..................................... 266
Glove compartment ....................... 262
Important safety information ......... 262
Rear ............................................... 264
Spectacles compartment .............. .263
Stowage net ....................................... 264
Stowage space
Display message ............................ 241
Stowage net ................................... 264
Umbrella holder ............................ .263
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 266
Summer tyres ................................... .306
Sun visor ............................................ 267 Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter)
................................................. .210
Suspension settings
Active Body Control (ABC) (exceptMercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .176
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 179
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 213
Switching on media mode
Via the device lis t.......................... 260 T
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 228
see Lights
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 322
Emergency spare wheel ................. 318
Information .................................... 320
Tyres/wheels ................................. 317
Vehicle data ................................... 327
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 206
Authorising a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 256
Connecting a Mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 256
Display message ............................ 241
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 205
Number from the phone book ........ 206
Redialling ....................................... 206
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 206
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 257
Telephone compartment ................ 262
Telephone module with Bluetooth ®
(SAP profile) Activating and connecting the
module ........................................... 258
Charging a mobile phone ............... 260
Connecting the mobile phone ........ 259
Connecting the module using a
USB cable ...................................... 258
Data modem mode ........................ 259
Installing the module ..................... 258 18
Index

Introduction ................................... 257
Saving/deleting the PIN for the
SIM card ........................................ 259
Settings .........................................2 59
SIM card mode .............................. 258
Text messages ............................... 260
Transferring the phone book .......... 259
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 200
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .213
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. .213
Outside temperature ..................... .199
Setting (climate control) ................ 125
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 213
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................ .159
Text messages
Telephone module with Blue-
tooth ®
(SAP profile) ....................... 260
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 213
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 290
Declaration of conformity ................ 26
Important safety notes .................. 290
Storage location ............................ 288
Tyre pressure not reached ............. 291
Tyre pressure reached ................... 292
Total distance recorder .................... 202
Tow-away protection
Activating ......................................... 75
Deactivating ..................................... 75
Function .......................................... .75
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 301
Important safety notes .................. 298
Towing
Important safety notes .................. 298
Transporting the vehicle ................ 300
With the rear axle raised ................ 300
Towing away
Fitting the towing ey e.................... 299
Removing the towing eye ............... 299
With both axles on the ground ....... 300 Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-ing function .................................... 207
Display message ............................ 232
Function/note s............................. 191
Important safety notes .................. 192
Instrument cluster display ............. 192
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 141
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 142
Transporting the vehicle .................. 300
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 202
Trip meter
Calling up ....................................... 202
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 203
Turn signals
Switching on/of f........................... 115
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 205
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 320
Installation ..................................... 320
Transmission output (maximum) .... 320
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre changing tool kit ....................... 288
Tyre inflation compressor
see TIREFIT kit
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 309
Display message ............................ 237
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 291
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 292
Recommended ............................... 307
Tyre pressure loss warning
General notes ................................ 308
Important safety notes .................. 309
Restarting ...................................... 309
Tyre pressure monitor
Checking the tyre pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 310
Function/note s............................. 309
General notes ................................ 309
Important safety notes .................. 310 Index
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Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
Our objectives are to use the natural resour-
ces which form the basis of our existence on
this planet sparingly and in a manner which
takes the requirements of both nature and
humanity into consideration.
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 tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. Therefore,
please bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips, as these increase fuel
consumption.
R observe the correct tyre pressure.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight in the
vehicle.
R remove the roof rack once you no longer
need it.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R all maintenance work should be carried out
at a qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R monitor the vehicle's fuel consumption. Returning an end-of-life vehicle
EU countries only:
Mercedes-Benz will take back your old vehicle to
dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible
manner in accordance with the European Union (EU) End of Life Vehicles Directive.
There is a network of return points and disas-
sembly plants available. You can return your
vehicle to these plants free of charge. This
makes a valuable contribution to the recycling
process and the conservation of resources.
For further information on recycling old vehi-
cles, recovery and the terms of the policy, visit
the Mercedes-Benz homepage. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. For these, the same war-
ranty applies as for new parts.
! Airbags and seat belt tensioners, as well as
control units and sensors for these restraint
systems, may be installed in the following
areas of your vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R dashboard
R instrument cluster
R centre console
Do not install accessories such as audio sys-
tems in these areas. Do not carry out repairs
or welding. You could impair the operating
efficiency of the restraint systems.
Have accessories retrofitted at a qualified
specialist workshop. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
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The operating instructions for the machinery/machine part are available
1 in the language of the user's country: German
In the eventuality of modifications made to the machinery/equipment after delivery which have not
been cleared with active Tools Europe GmbH, this declaration loses its validity.
Authorised representative(s) for the compilation of the technical documentation, CE commis-
sioner(s) 22.6.2015 [Name signatory] [Stamp]
Date Signatory and details of signatory Signature
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 a diagnostics
connection in the vehicle, it may affect the
operation of vehicle systems. As a result, the operating safety of the vehicle could be affec-
ted. There is a risk of an accident.
Only connect equipment to a diagnostics con-
nection in the vehicle, which is approved for
your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. G
WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell may restrict
the clearance around the pedals or block a
depressed pedal. This jeopardises the oper-
ating and road safety of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Stow all objects securely in the vehicle so that
they do not get into the driver's footwell.
Always fit the floormats securely and as pre-
scribed in order to ensure that there is always sufficient room for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats and do not place several floor- mats 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 con-
nection can lead to emissions monitoring infor-
mation being reset, for example. This may lead
to the vehicle failing to meet the requirements of the next emissions test during the main inspec-
tion. Qualified specialist workshop
A qualified specialist workshop has the neces-
sary special skills, tools and qualifications to
correctly carry out any necessary work on your
vehicle. This particularly applies to work rele-
vant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Service Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R modifications, installations and conversions
R work on electronic components
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Vehicle registration
Mercedes-Benz may ask its Service Centres to
carry out technical inspections on certain vehi-
cles. The quality or safety of the vehicle is
improved as a result of the inspection.
Mercedes-Benz can only inform you about vehi-
cle checks if it has your registration data.
It is possible that your vehicle has not yet been
registered in your name in the following cases:
R if your vehicle was not purchased at an
authorised specialist dealer.
R if your vehicle has not yet been examined at a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
It is advisable to register your vehicle with a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Operating safety
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Instrument cluster
i
Instrument cluster with speedometer
(km/h) Function Page
:
Speedometer with segments 199
Warning and indicator lamps:
!
Electric parking brake
(red) 248
!
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 248
J
Brakes (yellow) 245
·
Distance warning 251
å
ESP®
OFF 246
!
ABS 246
J
Brakes (red) 245
L
Dipped-beam head-
lamps 114
T
Side lamps 114
K
Main-beam headlamps 115
÷
ESP® 246
;
#!
Turn signals 115
=
Multifunction display 201 Function Page
?
Rev counter 199
Warning and indicator lamps:
M
SPORT handling mode
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles 248
R
Rear foglamp 114
N
This lamp has no func-
tion ;
Engine diagnostics 249
h
Tyre pressure monitor 252
6
Restraint system 40
ü
Seat belts 244
A
Coolant temperature gauge 200
Warning and indicator lamps:
?
Coolant 249
B
Fuel gauge display
Warning and indicator lamps:
8
Reserve fuel with fuel
filler cap location indicator
(right-hand side) 249
C
Instrument cluster lighting 199
Information on displaying the outside tempera-
ture in the multifunction display can be found
under "Outside temperature display"
(Y
page 199). 32
Instrument clusterAt a glance