2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER set clock

For all countries except the United Kingdom:
you can open a door from inside the vehicle evenif it has been locked.
United Kingdom only: you can only open a
door from inside the vehicle if the double-lock
function has been deactivated. You can deacti-
vate the double lock function by deactivating the
interior motion sensor (Y page 75).
When a locked door is opened from inside the
vehicle, the previous unlocking process will be
observed if the vehicle has been:
R locked with the locking button for the central
locking or
R locked automatically
The vehicle will be fully unlocked if it had previ-
ously been fully unlocked. Only the door which
has been opened from the inside is unlocked if
only the driver's door had been previously
unlocked. Automatic locking feature
X
To deactivate: press and hold button :for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button ;for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
If you press one of the two buttons and do not
hear a tone, the relevant setting has already
been selected.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn-
ing.
You could therefore be locked out if:
R the vehicle is being pushed
R the vehicle is being towed
R the vehicle is being tested on a dynamometer You can also activate and deactivate the auto-
matic locking function using the on-board com-
puter (Y page 211). Power closing
Power closing pulls the doors and boot lid into
their locks automatically even if they are only
partly closed. X Power closing feature (doors): push the
door past the first detent position into the
lock.
Power closing will pull the door fully closed.
X To power close the boot lid: lightly push the
boot lid closed.
The power closing function pulls the boot lid
closed. Unlocking/locking the driver's door
using the emergency key element
i In order to lock all of the vehicle's locks,
begin by pressing the button for locking the
vehicle from the inside while the driver's door
is open. Then proceed to unlock the driver's
door using the emergency key element. X
To unlock: turn the emergency key element
anti-clockwise as far as it will go to position
1.
X To lock: turn the emergency key element
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
Right-hand-drive vehicle: turn the emergency
key element in the opposite direction in both
cases.
If you use the emergency key element to unlock
and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 74). 84
DoorsOpening and closing

Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The indicator lamp in the
¿ button flashes
three times or remains
off. The cooling with air
dehumidification func-
tion cannot be activated. The cooling with air dehumidification function has been deactivated
due to a malfunction.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
mode
General notes In automatic mode, the set temperature is main-
tained automatically at a constant level. The
system automatically regulates the temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow and the air dis- tribution.
The automatic mode functions optimally when
the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function is activated. If desired, cooling with air dehu-
midification can be deactivated.
If you deactivate the "Cooling with air dehumid-
ification" function, the air inside the vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the vehicle will also
not be dehumidified. The windows can mist up
more quickly. Therefore, deactivate the "Cooling
with air dehumidification" function only briefly.
Automatic control X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press theÃbutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow are
activated.
i When automatic mode is enabled, the cli-
mate mode can be selected (Y page 125).
X To switch to manual mode: press the_
button.
or X Press the IorK button.
The indicator lamp in the Ãbutton goes
out. Setting the climate mode
In automatic mode you can select the following
climate modes:
FOCUS high airflow, slightly cooler setting
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow, slightly warmer and draught-free setting
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X Press the Ãbutton.
X Press the ñbutton repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the display. Setting the temperature
Switching on/off Different temperatures can be set for the driv-
er's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X Turn control :or; anti-clockwise or clock-
wise.
Only change the temperature setting in small
increments. Start at 22 †.
i If you turn controls
:and ;anti-clock-
wise to the lowest temperature setting, air-
recirculation mode may switch on automati-
cally, depending on the outside temperature. Operating the climate control system
125Climate control

Setting the air distribution
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X Press the _button repeatedly until the
desired symbol appears in the display.
Air distribution settings The air distribution can be set to the following
positions:
P Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents
O Directs the airflow through the footwell
air vents
S Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the footwell
air vents
¯ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents
b Directs the airflow through the centre
and side air vents as well as the demister
vents
a Directs the airflow through the footwell
and demister vents
_ Directs the airflow through the demister
vents, the centre and side air vents as
well as the footwell air vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side air
vents. The side air vents can only be closed
when the adjuster in the side air vent is turned clockwise. Setting the airflow
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X To increase: press theKbutton.
X To reduce: press theIbutton. Switching the ZONE function on/off
X To switch on: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton lights
up. The temperature setting for the driver's side is not adopted for the front-passenger
side.
X To switch off: press theábutton.
The indicator lamp in the ábutton goes
out. The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the front-passenger side. Demisting the windscreen
General notes You can use this function to defrost the wind-
screen or to demist the inside of the windscreen
and the side windows.
Switch off the windscreen demisting function as
soon as the windscreen is clear again.
Switching the "Windscreen demisting"
function on or off X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 132).
X To switch on: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button lights
up.
The climate control system switches to the
following functions:
R high airflow
R high temperature
R air distribution to the windscreen and front
side windows
R air-recirculation mode off
X To switch off: press the¬button.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. The previous settings are reactivated.
Air-recirculation mode remains deactivated.
or X Press the Ãbutton.
The indicator lamp in the ¬button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or X Turn temperature control :orD anti-clock-
wise or clockwise (Y page 123).
or X Press the KorI button. 126
Operating the climate control systemClimate control

Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Operating the integrated information systems and communications equipment in the vehicle
while driving will distract you from traffic con-
ditions. You could then lose control of the
vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate these devices if road traffic con-
ditions permit. If you are unsure about the
surrounding conditions, pull over to a safe
location and make entries only while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are currently driving whenoperating the on-board computer. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or mal-
functioned, you may not recognise function
restrictions relevant to safety. The operating
safety of your vehicle may be impaired. There is a risk of an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop immedi-
ately.
The on-board computer only shows messages or warnings from certain systems in the multifunc-tion display. You should therefore make sure
your vehicle is operating safely at all times.
If the operating safety of your vehicle is
impaired, park the vehicle safely as soon as pos- sible. Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
For an overview, see the instrument cluster illus-
tration (Y page 32). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the dis- plays and the controls in the vehicle interior can
be adjusted using the brightness control knob.
The brightness control knob is located on the
bottom left of the instrument cluster
(Y page 32). X
Turn the brightness control knob clockwise or
anti-clockwise.
If you turn the light switch (Y page 113) to the
Ã, TorL position, the brightness
will depend upon the brightness of the ambi-
ent light.
The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of the
multifunction display. In daylight, the displays in the instrument cluster are not illuminated. Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 159):
The segments light up from the stored speed to the maximum speed.
R Variable speed limiter is activated
(Y page 170):
The segments light up from the start of the
scale to the selected limit speed.
R Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated
(Y page 161):
One or two segments in the set speed range
light up.
R Distance Pilot DISTRONIC detects a vehicle in
front moving more slowly than the stored
speed:
The segments between the speed of the vehi-
cle in front and the stored speed light up. Rev counter
! Do not drive in the overrevving range. Doing
so will damage the engine.
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road condi-
tions when temperatures are around freezing
point.
Bear in mind that the outside temperature dis-
play indicates the measured air temperature
and not the road surface temperature. Displays and operation
199On-board computer and displays Z