2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER emergency towing

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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Radio type approval for the tyre
pressure monitor ..........................
.311
Restarting ...................................... 311
Warning lamp ................................. 252
Warning message .......................... 311
Tyres
Changing a wheel .......................... 312
Checking ........................................ 304
Direction of rotatio n...................... 312
Display message ............................ 237
Important safety notes .................. 304
Information on driving .................... 304
M+S tyres ...................................... 306
MOExtended tyre s......................... 306
Overview ........................................ 304
Replacing ....................................... 312
Service life ..................................... 305
Storing ........................................... 313
Summer tyres ................................ 306
Tyre size (data ).............................. 317
Tyre tread ...................................... 305
Wheel and tyre combinations ........ 317
see Flat tyre U
Umbrella holder ................................. 263
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 83
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 213
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 261 V
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 28
Display message ............................ 239
Electronics ..................................... 320
Equipment ....................................... 24
Implied warranty .............................. 28
Individual settings .......................... 208
Leaving parked up ......................... 155
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 84 Locking (key) ................................... 77
Lowering ........................................ 316
Pulling away ................................... 134
Raising ........................................... 313
Registration ..................................... 27
Securing from rolling away ............ 313
Tow-starting ................................... 298
Towing away .................................. 298
Transporting .................................. 300
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 84
Unlocking (key) ................................ 77
Vehicle data ................................... 327
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 327
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 327
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 84
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 321
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (ABC) (exceptMercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 175
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 178
Display message ............................ 231
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 288
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 205
See also Digital Owner's Manua l... 253
VIN
Seat ............................................... 322
Type plate ...................................... 321 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 246
Active Brake Assist ........................ 251
Brake Assist ................................... 251
Brakes ........................................... 245
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 251
Distance warning signal ................. 251
ESP ®
.............................................. 246
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 247
Fuel tank ........................................ 249
General notes ................................ 244
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 160 20
Index

Stowage areas
Stowage compartments
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cupholders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
R Always stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
R Always make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
R Close the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
R Always stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the boot.
Glove compartment X
To open: pull handle :and open glove com-
partment flap ;.
X To close: fold glove compartment flap ;
upwards until it engages.
In the glove compartment, there is a coin holder, a map holder and a pen holder.
i The glove compartment can be ventilated
(Y page 130). The glove compartment can be locked and
unlocked using the emergency key element.
X To lock: insert the emergency key element
into the lock and turn it to position 2.
X To unlock: insert the emergency key element
into the lock and turn it to position 1.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest X
To open: press button :.
Armrest ;folds out.
There is a stowage tray and a mobile phone
bracket the stowage compartment.
i Depending on the vehicle equipment, a USB
port and a Media Interface is installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface is a universal interface for mobile audio equip-
ment, e.g. for an iPod ®
or MP3 Player . 262
Stowage areasStowing and features

Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette lighter
when road and traffic conditions permit.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X To open: open stowage compartment :
under the armrest (Y page 262).
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automatically
when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the key to position 1in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a
maximum draw of 180 W (15A). Accessories
include such items as mobile phone chargers. If you use the sockets for long periods when the
engine is switched off, the battery may dis-
charge.
i An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the on-
board voltage is too low, the power to the
sockets is automatically cut. This ensures
that there is sufficient power to start the
engine.
Socket in the front-passenger footwell X
Lift up the cover of socket :.
Socket in the boot X
Lift up the cover of socket :. Mobile phone
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Operating mobile communications equip-
ment while driving distracts you from paying
attention to traffic conditions. This could also 268
FeaturesStowing and fea
tures

X
Lift and swing out bracket =from the side on
which locking button ?is located.
X Take fire extinguisher ;out of the roller box.
X To insert: insert fire extinguisher ;into the
roller box.
X Insert bracket =into the roller box on the
side opposite locking button ?.
X Then, insert bracket =completely.
X Slide locking button ?in the opposite direc-
tion to the arrow.
X Check whether bracket =is properly
engaged.
X Close cover :.
Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every one or two years. It may oth-
erwise fail in an emergency. Vehicle tool kit
General notes The towing eye is located in the boot in a bracket
below the boot lid lock.
If the vehicle is equipped with a TIREFIT kit, it is located in the stowage well under the floor of the
boot.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit The TIREFIT kit is located in the stowage well
under the boot floor (Y page 266).:
Towing eye
; Tyre sealant filler bottle
= Fuse allocation chart
? Tyre inflation compressor
A Stowage tray recess X
To remove towing eye :, lift the stowage tray
at recess A.
X Use the TIREFIT kit (Y page 290).
i The tyre inflation compressor weighs
approximately 1.2 kg.
The tyre inflation compressor is maintenance-
free. If there is a malfunction, please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Tyre-change tool kit The tyre-change tool kit can be found in the
stowage well under the boot floor (Y
page 266). :
Bag containing the tyre-changing tools
Bag :containing the tyre-changing tools con-
tains:
R jack
R wheel wrench
R centring pin
R wheel chock
R gloves
Depending on the vehicle equipment, not all
vehicles will have the tools that are required for
changing a wheel, such as a jack or wheel
wrench. Tools approved for your vehicle are
available at a qualified specialist workshop.
i The jack weighs approximately 2.3 kg.
The maximum load bearing capacity of the
jack can be found on the adhesive label on the jack.
The jack is maintenance-free. If there is a
malfunction, please contact a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. 288
Where will I find...?Breakdown assistance