2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER Owner's Manual

XTo close:close the front side window on the
corresponding side (Ypage 86).
XPull the respective switch and hold it.
The corresponding rear side window will con- tinue to close until you release the switch.
Opening and closing all side windows
Using the switch on the center console
GWARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts in
the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch down to open the
side window again.
You can use the switch on the center console to
close all side windows simultaneously.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover.
XTo open all side windows: press button:
to the point of resistance.
XTo open all side windows fully: press
switch :beyond the point of resistance.
XTo close all side windows: pull switch:.
All side windows begin the closing procedure
simultaneously. The rear side windows close
after the front side windows. If, after opening the windows, you close one side
window using the switch in the door control
panel:
Rthe front side window closes first and
Rthen the corresponding rear side window
closes.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO
GWARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
parts of the body could be trapped in the clos-
ing area when a side window is being closed.
There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. Make sure that no body parts are in
close proximity during the closing procedure.
Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:
XRelease the recessed sensor surface on the
door handle.
XImmediately pull and hold the door handle
and keep the door handle pulled.
The side windows open.
With KEYLESS-GO you can close all side win-
dows simultaneously. The KEYLESS-GO key
must be outside the vehicle. All the doors must
be closed.
XTouch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
iMake sure you only touch recessed sensor
surface :.
XTo interrupt convenience closing: release
recessed sensor surface :on the door han-
dle.
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Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
XClose all the doors.
XTurn the SmartKey to position1or2 in the
ignition lock.
XPull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed (
Ypage 86).
XHold the switch for an additional second. If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch on
the door control panel until the side window is
completely closed (
Ypage 86).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the respective side window remains closed
after the button is released, then it has been
set correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the
steps above.
Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
A side window cannot be
closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide.XRemove the objects.
XClose the side window.
A side window cannot be
closed and you cannot
see the cause.If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch
again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switchagain until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature.
The side windows cannot
be opened or closed
using the convenience
opening/closing fea-
ture.The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
XCheck the SmartKey battery (Ypage 76 )and replace it if necessary
(Ypage 76).
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Roof
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
GWARNING
Closing the roof manually is a complicated
and technically demanding procedure, which
requires a lot of strength. You or others can
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Only have the soft top closed manually at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Never sit on the rear compartment trim or
stow heavy objects there. You will otherwise
damage the roof and rear compartment trim
of the vehicle.
!Do not forget that the weather can change
abruptly. Make certain that the roof is closed
when you leave the vehicle. The vehicle elec-
tronics can be damaged if water enters the
vehicle interior.
!When opening and closing the roof, make
sure that:
Rthere is sufficient clearance, as the roof
swings upwards.
Rthere is sufficient clearance behind the
vehicle, as the trunk lid swings backwards
beyond the bumper.
Rthe trunk is only loaded to below the trunk
partition.
Rthe trunk partition is not pushed up by the
load.
Rthe trunk partition is closed.
Rthe trunk lid is closed.
Rthe outside temperature is above 5 ‡
( Ò15 †).
You could otherwise damage the roof, trunk
and other parts of the vehicle.
The vehicle dimensions for opening/closing the
roof can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Ypage 317). Make sure that the roof and rear window are
clean and d
ry before opening the roof. Other-
wise, water or dirt could enter the vehicle inte-
rior or trunk.
Opening and closing using the roof
switch
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts
could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, trunk lid or side windows. There
is a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
For safety reasons, you can only open or close
the roof when the vehicle is stationary.
!Operating the roof while pulling away:
RObserve the following traffic carefully.
RDo not drive faster than 25 mph (40 km/h).
RAvoid abrupt braking and swerving maneu-
vers.
Do not operate the roof when cornering, driv-
ing on uneven surfaces or during strong
winds. The vehicle may otherwise be dam-
aged.
iIf the traffic conditions mean that you have
to drive off while opening/closing the roof,
the procedure which was started while sta-
tionary can be continued at speeds of up to
approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
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XClose the trunk lid (Ypage 80).
If the trunk is loaded correctly, the trunk par-
tition closes automatically.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
Roof switch :is located under the cover.
XTo open: pull roof switch :until the entire
roof is stowed away in the trunk.
The Vario-Roof in Operation
message
appears in the multifunction display. Once the
opening procedure is complete, the message
disappears and a tone sounds.
All of the side windows open.
XTo close: press and hold soft-top switch :
until the soft top is fully closed.
The Vario-Roof in Operation
message
appears in the multifunction display. Once the opening procedure is complete, the message
disappears and a tone sounds.
All of the side windows open.
XTo close all side windows, pull the switch
under the cover of the center console
(
Ypage 87).
Opening and closing using the Smart-
Key
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts
could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, trunk lid or side windows. There
is a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
Opening and closing
This function is only available on vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO or with roof comfort operation.
XClose the trunk lid (Ypage 80).
If the trunk has been correctly loaded, the
trunk partition is automatically closed.
XVehicles with comfort operation: point the
tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door han-
dle.
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the SmartKey
must be within 6 ft (2 m) of the vehicle.
XTo open: press and hold the %button on
the SmartKey until the roof is fully opened.
The roof and the rear side windows open. The
front side windows close.
XTo interrupt the opening procedure:
release the %button.
XTo open the front side windows: press the
% button on the SmartKey again.
XTo close: press and hold the &button on
the SmartKey until the roof is fully closed.
The roof and the side windows close.
XTo interrupt the closing procedure: release
the & button.
Locking the roof again
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
The roof is not locked if:
Rthe K symbol and the Vario-Roof inOperationmessage appear in the multifunc-
tion display
Rthe K symbol and the Open/CloseVario-RoofCompletelymessage appear in
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the multifunction display and you hear a warn-
ing tone
Ryou hear a warning tone for up to ten seconds
when pulling away or while driving
Locking
You can lock the roof again if it is not locked
fully.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions.
XEnsure that the SmartKey is in position2in
the ignition lock.
XPress the roof switch (Ypage 90).
Trunk partition
General notes
!To avoid damaging the roof or luggage when
folding back the roof, you should:
Ronly load the trunk to below the trunk par-
tition
Rnot place any objects on or in front of the
trunk partition
Rnot place any objects on the cover behind
the roll bars
Rnot allow the cargo to push the trunk par-
tition upwards
!Make sure the trunk separator is completely
closed. Otherwise, the roof can be blocked
when it is opened or closed.
The trunk partition can be used to cover luggage
and loads in the trunk.
Opening and closing
Trunk partition :can be opened and closed
using button ;, e.g. to check correct loading.
XTo open:press button ;.
XTo close:press button ;.
If the trunk is loaded correctly, trunk parti-
tion :is automatically closed to the full
extent.
When the trunk lid is opened, trunk partition :
opens automatically.
Removing and installing
XTo remove: close trunk partition :
(Ypage 91).
XTo disconnect the electric plug connector,
press the release catch on connector ;and
remove connector ;.
XUnhook net=from holders ?on both sides
and guide it to the rear until it is completely
rolled up.
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XTurn catch leverAdown in the direction of
the arrow on both sides.
Trunk partition :is unlocked.
XSlide trunk partition cover :forwards.
XPull trunk partition :out of the two guides in
the direction of arrow B.
XTo install:insert trunk partition :into the
two guides in the direction of arrow Cto the
stop.
XTurn catch lever Aup in the direction of the
arrow on both sides.
Trunk partition :is unlocked.
XPull the net forwards and hook into the retain-
ers on both sides.
XPush trunk partition cover :back against
the spring pressure and insert to the stop on
both sides.
XReconnect connector ;of the electric plug
connector.
Wind screen
Electric wind screen
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the wind screen when visibility con-
ditions are good.
!When extending or retracting the wind
screen, make sure there are no objects on the
rear compartment trim. Otherwise, the
objects could damage the wind screen.
The wind screen offers protection from the wind
when driving with the roof down. The roof must
be fully open before the wind screen can be
extended.
Extending and retracting
XOpen the roof (Ypage 89).
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for the electrical wind screen is
under the cover.
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XTo extend:press button :.
XTo retract:press button :again.
Roller sunblind for the panorama roof
The roller sunblind protects you from excessive
glare and heat caused by the sun shining
through the panorama glass roof.
XTo close: pull the roller sunblind in the direc-
tion of the arrow using handle :.
XTo open:slide the roller sunblind in the oppo-
site direction to the arrow using handle :.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL
General notes
MAGIC SKY CONTROL is a panorama roof, the
transparency of which can be changed by apply-
ing electrical voltage.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL can be switched between
darkened and transparent states.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL darkens automatically
after a short period when you turn the SmartKey
to position uin the ignition lock or remove the
SmartKey.
Risk of electric shock
GDANGER
MAGIC SKY CONTROL operates using high
voltage. If the trim behind the overhead con-
trol panel is damaged or removed, electrical
components will be exposed. If you touch
these components, you could get an electric
shock. There is a risk of fatal injury.
RNever remove the trim behind the overhead
control panel.
RIf the trim is damaged, never touch the
electrical components behind it.
RAlways have work on the MAGIC SKY CON-
TROL carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The electrical components of MAGIC SKY CON-
TROL are protected by a paneling behind the
overhead control panel.
The MAGIC SKY CONTROL control unit is
marked with a yellow warning sticker that warns
you of high voltage. The electric cables of the
high-voltage section are color orange.
Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or2 in the
ignition lock.
MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the status
it was set to before the engine was switched
off.
XTo change the degree of transparency:
press button :.
At temperatures below freezing, the change is
slower and uneven. The entire process may take
some time.
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Problems with the roof
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The roof will not open or
close.The trunk partition is not closed.
XClose the trunk partition (Ypage 91).
The net on the trunk partition is not attached.
XAttach the net (Ypage 91).
The electrical plug connector on the trunk partition is disconnected.
XConnect the electrical plug connector to the trunk partition
(Ypage 91).
The trunk is incorrectly loaded.
XOnly load the trunk to below the trunk partition
The trunk lid is open.
XClose the trunk lid (Ypage 81).
The on-board voltage is too low.
XLeave the engine running.
The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The roof
drive has switched off automatically.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten
minutes.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRepeat the opening or closing procedure.
The automatic roof system is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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