2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER fuel pressure

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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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

LIM (Distance Pilot DISTRONIC) .... 163
LIM (variable limiter) ...................... 170
Parking brake ................................ 248
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 40
Reserve fuel ................................... 249
Seat belt ........................................ 244
Tyre pressure monitor ................... 252
Warning triangle ................................ 287
Washer fluid
Display messag e............................ 242
Wheel and tyre combinations
Tyres .............................................. 317
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 316
Wheel chock ...................................... 313
Wheels
Changing a whee l.......................... 312
Changing/replacing ....................... 312
Checking ........................................ 304
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Emergency spare wheel ................. 318
Fitting a new wheel ........................ 316
Fitting a wheel ............................... 313
Important safety notes .................. 304
Information on driving .................... 304
Overview ........................................ 304
Removing a whee l.......................... 315
Storing ........................................... 313
Tightening torque ........................... 316
Wheel size/tyre size ...................... 317
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 284
see Side windows
Windscreen
Demisting ...................................... 126
Windscreen washer fluid
see Windscreen washer system
Windscreen washer system
Important safety notes .................. 326
Topping up ..................................... 280
Windscreen wipers
Display message ............................ 242
Problem (malfunction) ................... 121
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 119
Switching on/of f........................... 118
Winter operation
Important safety notes .................. 306
Overview ........................................ 306
Slippery road surfaces ................... 159 Snow chains .................................. 307
Winter tyres
Limiting the speed (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 211
M+S tyres ...................................... 306
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 284
Important safety notes .................. 119
Replacing ....................................... 119
Workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 126 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
23Introduction Z

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

The driver is not warned before the intervention
of PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS does not intervene when
reversing.
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park- ing space with assistance from Active Parking
Assist, PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS will not apply the
brakes.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision.
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
R if the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned
R if the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
- the rear hazard warning lamps are activa-
ted and flash at a higher frequency
- the brake pressure is increased if the driver
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-
tionary
- the seat belts are pre-tensioned
The PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS braking application is can-
celled:
R if the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
gear is engaged
R if the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
detected
R if Distance Pilot DISTRONIC indicates an
intention to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result- ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored. Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures may be implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact: R the hazard warning lamps are activated
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered R
the electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
R the engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is cut off
R vehicles with the Mercedes-Benz emergency
call system: automatic emergency call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 1.50 min height is travelling in the vehi-
cle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
R be sure to observe the instructions and safety
notes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
R always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notes on the automatic front-
passenger front airbag deactivation system
(Y page 46). G
WARNING
If you leave children unattended in the vehi-
cle, they may be able to set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake
R shift the automatic transmission out of park
position P
R start the engine
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons (particularly children) are exposed
to heat or cold for a prolonged period, there is a risk of serious or even fatal injuries. Never
leave persons (particularly children) unatten-
ded in the vehicle. 54
Children in the vehicleSafety

Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up. Drive programs
All vehicles (except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) Drive program C (Comfort)
Drive program Cis characterised by the follow-
ing:
R the vehicle pulls away more gently in forward
and reverse gears unless the accelerator
pedal is depressed fully.
R low fuel consumption resulting from the auto-
matic transmission shifting up sooner. The
vehicle is driven in the low engine speed range
and the wheels are less likely to spin.
R the suspension exhibits comfortable damping
settings.
R the steering exhibits a comfortable steering
curve.
R ESP ®
provides the optimum compromise
between traction and stability. Further infor-
mation on ESP ®
(Y page 67).
i Select this drive program for difficult road
conditions, e. g. snow and ice or wet road sur- faces.
Drive program S (Sport) Drive program Sis characterised by the follow-
ing:
R the vehicle exhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
R the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
R the automatic transmission shifts up later. As
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points, the fuel consumption may be
higher.
R the suspension exhibits firm damping set-
tings. R
the steering exhibits a sporty steering curve.
R ESP ®
provides the optimum compromise
between traction and stability. Further infor-
mation on ESP ®
(Y page 67).
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+is characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R the vehicle exhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
R the vehicle pulls away in first gear.
R the automatic transmission shifts up later. As
a result of the later automatic transmission
shift points, the fuel consumption may be
higher.
R the suspension exhibits particularly firm
damping settings (vehicles with adaptive
adjustable damping).
R the suspension exhibits firm damping set-
tings (vehicles with Active Body Control).
R the steering exhibits a sporty steering curve.
R ESP ®
emphasises the vehicle's own over-
steering and understeering characteristics.
This enables a more active driving style. This
drive program requires more interaction from
the driver. Further information on ESP ®
(Y page 67).
i Only select this drive program if the road
conditions are good, e.g. the road is dry and
the route ahead is clearly visible.
Drive program I (Individual)
In drive program Ithe following properties of the
drive program can be selected:
R the drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
R the suspension
R the steering
R the control thresholds of ESP ®
Information on configuring drive program Iwith
the multimedia system can be found in the Dig-
ital Owner's Manual. Automatic trans
mission
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Do not get into the vehicle again during the refu-
elling process. Otherwise, electrostatic charge
could build up again.
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition if you accidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.
Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong fuel can
result in damage to the fuel system and the
engine. Notify a qualified specialist workshop
and have the fuel tank and fuel lines drained
completely.
! Overfilling the fuel tank could damage the
fuel system.
! Take care not to spill any fuel on painted
surfaces. You could otherwise damage the
paintwork.
! Use a filter when adding fuel from a fuel can.
The fuel lines and/or the fuel injection system could otherwise be blocked by particles fromthe fuel can.
If you overfill the fuel tank, some fuel may spray
out when you remove the fuel pump nozzle.
Further information on fuel and fuel quality
(Y page 322). Refuelling
General notes The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto-
matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle
with the key or using KEYLESS-GO.
The position of the
8fuel filler cap is dis-
played in the instrument cluster. The arrow next to the filling pump indicates the side of the vehi- cle. Opening the fuel filler flap :
To open the fuel filler flap
; To insert the fuel filler cap
= Tyre pressure table
? Instruction label on the fuel type to be refu-
elled
X Switch off the engine.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Press the fuel filler flap in the direction of
arrow :.
The fuel filler flap swings up.
X Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise and
remove it.
X Insert the fuel filler cap into the holder
bracket on the inside of fuel filler flap ;.
X Completely insert the filler neck of the fuel
pump nozzle into the tank, hook in place and
refuel.
X Only fill the tank until the pump nozzle
switches off.
i Do not add any more fuel after the pump
stops filling for the first time. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out.
Closing the fuel filler flap X
Replace the cap on the filler neck and turn
clockwise until it engages audibly.
X Close the fuel filler flap.
i Close the fuel filler flap before locking the
vehicle. 152
RefuellingDriving an
d parking