2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER instrument cluster

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................23
Introduction .......................................... .23
Operation ............................................... 23
Introduction ......................................... 24
Protecting the environment ...................2 4
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .24
Operator's Manual ................................. 25
Service and vehicle operation ................2 5
Operating safety .................................... 27
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 9
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 29
Information on copyright ....................... 31
At a glance ........................................... 32
Cockpit .................................................. 32
Instrument cluster ................................. 33
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 34
Center console ...................................... 35
Overhead control panel .........................3 8
Door control panel ................................. 39
Safety ................................................... 40
Panic alarm ............................................ 40
Occupant safety .................................... 40
Children in the vehicle ........................... 56
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 59
Driving safety systems ........................... 59
Protection against theft .........................7 1
Opening and closing...........................73
SmartKey ............................................... 73
Doors ..................................................... 78
Trunk ..................................................... 80
Side windows ......................................... 85
Roof .......................................................8 9
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....95
Correct driver's seat position ................9 5
Seats ..................................................... 95
Steering wheel ..................................... 100
Mirrors ................................................. 102 Memory function ................................. 105
Lights and windshield wipers
..........106
Exterior lighting ................................... 106
Interior lighting .................................... 109
Replacing bulbs ................................... 110
Windshield wipers ................................ 110
Climate control ................................. 113
Overview of climate control systems ... 113
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 115
Setting the air vents ............................ 119
Driving and parking ..........................121
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 121
Driving ................................................. 121
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehicles
except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ......... 128
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................... 129
Automatic transmission ....................... 130
Refueling ............................................. 140
Parking ................................................ 142
Driving tips .......................................... 144
Driving systems ................................... 149
On-board computer and displays ....185
Important safety notes ........................ 185
Displays and operation ........................ 185
Menus and submenus ......................... 188
Display messages ............................... 200
Warning and indicator lamps .............. 227
Multimedia system ...........................236
General notes ...................................... 236
Important safety notes ........................ 236
Function restrictions ............................ 236
Operating system ................................ 237
Stowage and features ......................242
Stowage areas ..................................... 242
Features .............................................. 245
2Contents

Engaging neutral ............................ 132
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 132
Engaging reverse gear ................... 132
Engaging the park position ............ 131
Gearshift recommendation ............ 138
Kickdown ....................................... 134
Manual shifting .............................. 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 197
Overview ........................................ 130
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 130
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 136
Transmission position display ........ 131
Transmission positions .................. 133
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 139
B
Back button ....................................... 237
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 277
Display message ............................ 214
Important safety notes .................. 275
Jump starting ................................. 278
Overview ........................................ 275
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 240
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Telephony ...................................... 239
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 315
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Display message ............................ 212
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 315
Display message ............................ 201
EBD .................................................. 69
High-performance brake system .... 148
Important safety notes .................. 146
Maintenance .................................. 147
Parking brake ................................ 142
Riding tips ...................................... 146
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Breakdown assistance
Reflective safety jacket .................. 269
Where will I find...? ........................ 269
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 263
6Index

Exhaust pipe .................................. 268
Exterior lights ................................ 267
Matte finish ................................... 265
Notes ............................................. 263
Paint .............................................. 265
Power washer ................................ 264
Rear view camera .......................... 267
Sensors ......................................... 267
Washing by hand ........................... 264
Wheels ........................................... 266
Windows ........................................ 266
Wiper blades .................................. 267
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 191
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 37
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 196
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 73
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 59
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 56
Cigarette lighter ................................ 247
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 267
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 113
Controlling automatically ............... 116
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 115
Defrosting the windows ................. 118
Defrosting the windshield .............. 117
General notes ................................ 113
Indicator lamp ................................ 116
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 114 Maximum cooling .......................... 118
Overview of systems ...................... 113
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 118
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification
............................ 116
R

efrigerant ..................................... 316
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 317
Setting the air distribution ............. 117
Setting the air vents ...................... 119
Setting the airflow ......................... 117
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 116
Setting the temperature ................ 116
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 118
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 119
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 118
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 117
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
Driving dynamics display (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 163, 165
Driving dynamics display
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 167
Combination switch .......................... 107
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 256
Calling up ....................................... 255
Setting ........................................... 256
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 188
Controller ........................................... 237
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 260
Display message ............................ 213
Filling capacity ............................... 316
Important safety notes .................. 315
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Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 197
Temperature gauge ........................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................2 12
Function/notes .............................1 08
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 149
Deactivating ................................... 150
Display message ............................ 220
Driving system ............................... 149
Function/notes .............................1 49
Important safety notes .................. 149
Setting a speed .............................. 150
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 150
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 246
Important safety notes .................. 245
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 191
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes .............................1 06
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 195
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 265
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 195
Interior lighting .............................. 196
Diagnostics connection ......................28
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .23 Introduction .....................................2
3
Digital speedomete r........................ .189
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 262
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 200
Driving systems .............................2 15
Engine ............................................ 213
General notes ................................ 200
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 200
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 226
Lights ............................................. 212
Safety systems .............................. 201
SmartKey ....................................... 225
Tires ............................................... 221
Vehicle ...........................................2 22
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 153
Calling up a speed ......................... 153
Cruise control lever ....................... 153
Display Message ............................ 218
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 155
Driving tips .................................... 157
Function/notes ............................. 151
Important safety notes .................. 151
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 155
Stopping ........................................ 154
Storing a speed .............................. 153
Swi tching off .................................. 156
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 234
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 196
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 79
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 73
Control panel ................................... 39
Display message ............................ 224
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Important safety notes .................... 78
Opening (from inside) ...................... 79
8Index

General notes ................................ 159
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Hood
Closing .......................................... .259
Display message ............................ 224
Important safety notes .................. 258
Opening ......................................... 258
Horn ...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning ..................................... 148
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 185
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 110
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 196
Overview ........................................ 109
Reading lamp ................................. 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 195
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 195
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 271
Using ............................................. 305
Jump starting (engine) ......................278
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 122
SmartKey ....................................... 122
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 73
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Deactivation ..................................... 73
Display message ............................ 226
Locking ............................................ 73
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 123
Start/Stop button .......................... 122
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 34
Manual gearshifting ....................... 139
Knee bag .............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................198
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 212
Light sensor (display message) ....... 212
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 196
Active light function ....................... 108
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 106
Cornering light function ................. 108
Hazard warning lamps ................... 108
High beam flasher .......................... 107
High-beam headlamps ................... 107
Light switch ................................... 106
Low-beam headlamps .................... 107
Parking lamps ................................ 107
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 195
12Index

MP3Operation ....................................... 191
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 187
Permanent display ......................... 194
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 186
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ...................... 237
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
N
NavigationEntering a destination .................... 238
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 189
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Navigation menu
Important safety notes .................. 189
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation .........................................5 5
Resettin gtriggered .......................... 55
Notes on breaking-in anew vehi-
cle ...................................................... .121
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................4 5
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Belt warning .....................................4 4
Childr eninthe vehicle .................... .56
Important safety notes .................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40 Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 47
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 59
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 40
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation .........................................4 8
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer ........................................... 188
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 197
Assistance menu ........................... 192
Audio menu ................................... 190
Convenience submenu .................. 196
Display messages .......................... 200
Displaying a service message ........ 262
Factory settings submenu ............. 197
Important safety notes .................. 185
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 194
Lighting submenu .......................... 195
Menu overview .............................. 188
Message memory .......................... 200
Navigation menu ............................ 189
Operation ....................................... 186
RACET
IMER ................................... 198
Service menu ................................. 194
Settings menu ............................... 194
Standard display ............................ 188
Telephone menu ............................ 191
Trip menu ...................................... 188
Vehicle submenu ........................... 196
Video DVD operation ..................... 191
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 27
Operating system
see On-board computer
14Index

Overview .......................................... 73
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 122
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 124
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Snow chains ...................................... 287
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 248
General notes ................................ 247
Trunk ............................................. 248
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 237
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................28
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 189
In the Instrument cluster ................. 33
Segments ...................................... 185
Selecting the display unit ............... 194
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................6 7
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 12
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 123
STEER CONTROL .................................. 71
Steering
Display message ............................ 224
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 193
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot
Display message ............................ 220
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Button overview ............................... 34 Buttons (on-board computer)
......... 186
Important sa
fety notes .................. 100
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........136
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 198
Stowage areas ................................... 242
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................2 42
Center console .............................. 243
Center console (rear) ..................... 243
Cup holders ................................... 245
Eyeglasses compartment ...............2 43
Glove box ....................................... 242
Important safety information ......... 242
Rear ............................................... 244
Stowage net ................................... 244
Stowage net ....................................... 244
Stowage space
Umbrella holder .............................2 43
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 245
Summer tires ..................................... 287
Sun visor ............................................ 246
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 95
Suspension settings
Active Body Control (ABC) (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 64
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 166
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 98
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 118
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 241
T
Tachometer ........................................ 185
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 212
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
18Index

Protecting the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
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 tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require you
to dispose of materials, first try to regenerate or
re-use them. Observe the relevant environmen-
tal rules and regulations when disposing of
materials. In this way you will help to protect the
environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for
these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter 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 aftermarket accessories installed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels as
well as accessories relevant to safety which
have not been approved by Mercedes-Benz. This
could lead to malfunctions in safety-relevant
24Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Introduction