2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER fuel type

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

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

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

Engine
Warning/
indicator
lamp
N N
Signal type
Possible causes/consequences and M
MSolutions ;
N
The yellow engine diagnostics warning lamp lights up while the engine is run-
ning.
There may be a fault, for example:
R in the engine management
R in the fuel injection system
R in the exhaust system
R in the ignition system
R in the fuel system
The emission limit values may be exceeded and the engine may be running in
emergency mode.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. 8
N
The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp is on while the engine is running.
The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station. ?
N
The red coolant warning lamp lights up while the engine is running and the
coolant temperature gauge is at the start of the scale.
The temperature sensor for the coolant temperature gauge is faulty.
The coolant temperature is no longer being monitored. There is a risk of engine
damage if the coolant temperature is too high.
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions,
and switch off the engine. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
X Safeguard the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 153).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Warning and indicator lamps
249On-board computer and displays Z

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tyres of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tyres with those
that fulfil the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R type
When replacing tyres, make sure to fit the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R type G
WARNING
A flat tyre severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tyres without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tyre.
R immediately replace the flat tyre with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Tyres with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tyres (tyres
with run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your vehi-
cle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being used cor- rectly can impair the operating safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and enquire about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations Further information regarding wheels and tyres
can be found under "Wheel/tyre combinations"
(Y page 317).
You can ask for information regarding permitted
wheel-tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Information on tyre pressures can be found:
R in the tyre pressure table in the fuel filler flap
(Y page 152)
R in the "Tyre pressure" section
Modification work on the brake system and
wheels is not permitted. The use of spacers or
brake dust shields is not permitted. This inva-
lidates the general operating permit for the vehi-
cle.
i Further information on wheels and tyres can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop. Operation
Information on driving
Check the tyre pressures when the vehicle is
heavily laden and adjust prior to a trip.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations, noises
and unusual handling characteristics, e.g. pull-
ing to one side. This may indicate that the
wheels or tyres are damaged. If you suspect that
a tyre is defective, reduce your speed immedi-
ately. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible to
check the wheels and tyres for damage. Hidden tyre damage could also be causing the unusual
handling characteristics. If you find no signs of
damage, have the tyres and wheels checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
When parking your vehicle, make sure not to
squash the tyre sidewalls. If you cannot avoid
driving over obstacles, e.g. kerbs, do so slowly
and at an obtuse angle only. You could other-
wise damage the wheel rims and tyres. Regular checking of wheels and tyres
G
WARNING
Damaged tyres can cause tyre inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident. 304
OperationWheels and ty
res

tyre pressure of the wheel that has been
removed. If this occurs, note that the value dis-
played for the position where the spare wheel is fitted is not the same as the current tyre pres-
sure of the emergency spare wheel.
Warning messages of the tyre pressure monitor If the tyre pressure monitor detects a pressure
loss in one or more tyres, a warning message is
shown in the multifunction display. The yellow
tyre pressure warning lamp then lights up:
R If the Rectify tyre pressure
Rectify tyre pressure message
appears in the multifunction display, the tyre
pressure in at least one tyre is too low. The
tyre pressure must be corrected when the
opportunity arises.
R If the Check Check tyre(s)
tyre(s) message appears in the
multifunction display, the tyre pressure in at
least one tyre has dropped significantly. The
tyres must be checked.
R If the Warning tyre defect
Warning tyre defect message
appears in the multifunction display, the tyre
pressure in at least one tyre has dropped sud- denly. The tyres must be checked.
Observe the instructions and safety notes in the display messages in the "Tyres" section
(Y page 237).
If the position of the wheels are interchanged on
the vehicle, the tyre pressures may be displayed
in the wrong positions for a short time. After a
few minutes of driving, this is rectified and the
tyre pressures are displayed in the correct posi- tions.
Restarting the tyre pressure monitor When you restart the tyre pressure monitor, all
existing warning messages are deleted and the
warning lamps go out. The monitor uses the cur-
rently set tyre pressures as the reference values for monitoring. In most cases, the tyre pressure
monitor will automatically detect the new refer- ence values after you have changed the tyre
pressure. However, you can also set reference
values manually as described here. The tyre
pressure monitor then monitors the new tyre
pressure values.
X Use the table on the inside of the fuel filler flap
to ensure that the tyre pressure is set cor-
rectly in all four tyres for the current operating conditions. Also observe the notes in the section on tyre
pressures (Y page 307).
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the =or; button on the steering
wheel to select the Serv.
Serv. menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Tyre pressure Tyre pressure.
X Press the abutton.
The multifunction display shows the current
tyre pressure for the individual tyres or the
Tyre pressures will be displayed Tyre pressures will be displayed
after a few minutes of driving after a few minutes of driving mes-
sage.
X Press the :button.
The Use
Use current
current pressures
pressures as
asnew
new ref‐
ref‐
erence
erence values
valuesmessage appears in the mul-
tifunction display.
If you wish to confirm the restart: X Press the abutton.
The Tyre
Tyre press.
press. monitor
monitor restarted
restarted mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
After you have driven for a few minutes, the
system checks whether the current tyre pres-
sures are within the specified range. The new tyre pressures are then accepted as refer-
ence values and monitored.
If you wish to cancel the restart:
X Press the %button.
The tyre pressure values stored at the last
restart will continue to be monitored.
Radio type approval for the tyre pres-
sure monitor Country Radio type approval number
Argentina MW2433A
H-12337
GG4
H-12338
Brazil 2770-12-8001
Model: MW2433A
0381-13-8001
Model: GG4 Tyre pressure
311Wheels and tyres Z

X
Stow the jack and the rest of the tyre-change
tool kit in the boot again.
X Mercedes-AMG vehicles and vehicles
with AMG equipment:
insert the cover into
the outer sill.
X Check the air pressure of the newly fitted
wheel and adjust accordingly.
Observe the recommended tyre pressure
(Y page 307).
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor: all fit-
ted wheels must be equipped with functioning
sensors.
If you are driving with the emergency spare
wheel fitted, the tyre pressure loss warning sys- tem or the tyre pressure monitor cannot func-
tion reliably. Only restart the tyre pressure loss
warning system or tyre pressure monitor when
the defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor: all fit-
ted wheels must be equipped with functioning
sensors. Wheel and tyre combinations
You can ask for information regarding permitted wheel-tyre combinations at a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
! For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use tyres and wheels
which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz specifically for your vehicle.
These are specially adapted to the control
systems, such as ABS or ESP ®
and are
marked as follows:
R MO = Mercedes-Benz Original
R MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original Extended
(tyres featuring run-flat characteristics)
R MO1 = Mercedes-Benz Original (only cer-
tain AMG tyres)
Mercedes-Benz Original Extended tyres may
only be used on wheels that have been spe-
cifically approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Only use tyres, wheels or accessories tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Certain
characteristics, e.g. handling, vehicle noise
emissions or fuel consumption, may other-
wise be adversely affected. In addition, when driving with a load, tyre dimension variations
could cause the tyres to come into contact with the bodywork and axle components. This
could result in damage to the tyres or the
vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz accepts no liability for dam-
age resulting from the use of tyres, wheels or accessories other than those tested and
approved.
Further information about wheels, tyres and
approved combinations can be obtained from
any qualified specialist workshop.
! Retreaded tyres are neither tested nor rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz, since previ-
ous damage cannot always be detected on
retreaded tyres. As a result, Mercedes-Benz
cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded
tyres are fitted. Do not fit used tyres if you
have no information about their previous
usage.
! Large wheels: the lower the section width
for a certain wheel size, the lower the ride
comfort is on poor road surfaces. Roll comfort and suspension comfort are reduced and therisk of damage to the wheels and tyres as a
result of driving over obstacles increases.
The recommended tyre pressures can be found
in the tyre pressure table on the fuel filler flap.
For further information on tyre pressure, see
(Y page 307). Check tyre pressures regularly
and only when the tyres are cold.
Notes on the vehicle equipment – always fit the
vehicle:
R with tyres of the same size across an axle
(left/right)
R with the same type of tyres at a given time
(summer tyres, winter tyres, MOExtended
tyres)
Exception: it is permissible to fit a different
type or make in the event of a flat tyre.
Observe the "MOExtended tyres (tyres with
run-flat characteristics)" section
(Y page 289).
Vehicles with MOExtended tyres are not equip-
ped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It is there-
fore recommended that you additionally equip
your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you fit tyres that do not feature run-flat characteristics, e.g. win-
ter tyres. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop. Wheel and tyre combinations
317Wheels and tyres Z