2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER mirror

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

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
Index7

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)Display message ............................ 203
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .145
On-board computer ....................... 188
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 126
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 126
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 125
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 0
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 5
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .232
Display message ............................ 213
ECO start/stop function ................ 125
Engine number ............................... 312
Irregular running ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 124
Switching off .................................. 142
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 282
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 310
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 59
Additives ........................................ 315
C

hecking the oil level ..................... 259 Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 259
Display message ............................ 214
Filling capacity ............................... 315
General notes ................................ 314
Notes about oil grades ................... 314
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 259
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1
97
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 198
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 67
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 66
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety information ........... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 229
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 65
Exhaust check ................................... 145
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 68
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
10Index

F
FavoritesOverview ........................................ 238
Filler cap
see Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...3 12
First-aid kit ......................................... 269
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 271
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 271
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 272
Floormats ...........................................2 56
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 310
Two-way radio ................................ 310
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 97
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 314
Consumption statistics .................. 188
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 188
Displaying the range ......................1 88
Driving tips ....................................1 44
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 313
Important safety notes .................. 313
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Refueling ........................................ 140
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 313
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 140
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 188
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 313
Problem (malfunction) ................... 141
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 270
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................2 82
Before changing .............................2 83
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 283
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 283
Fuse box in the rear compartment .. 284 Important safety notes .................. 282G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 255
General notes ................................ 252
Important safety notes .................. 253
Opening/closing the garage door .. 255
Problems when programming ........2 54
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 253
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 253
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 197
Genuine parts ...................................... 24
Glove box ...........................................2 42
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 82
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 225
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Head bags
Display message ............................ 209
Operation ......................................... 47
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........100
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 98
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher .............................1 07
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Hill start assist .................................. 125
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 160
Activation conditions ..................... 160
Deactivating ................................... 160
Display message ............................ 217
Index11

Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 195
Standing lamps .............................. 107
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 195
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 195
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 195
Turn signals ................................... 107
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 244
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 79
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 196
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
M
M+S tires ............................................ 287
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ......................... 93
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 265
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 251
Display message ............................ 206
Emergency call .............................. 249
General notes ................................ 248
MB info call button ........................ 251
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 251 Roadside assistance button ........... 250
Self-test ......................................... 248
System .......................................... 248
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
General notes .................................. 75
Inserting .......................................... 75
Locking vehicle ................................ 80
Removing ......................................... 75
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 80
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 191
Memory function ............................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 179
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 181
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot ... 158
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 174
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 200
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 239
Frequencies ................................... 310
Installation ..................................... 310
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 191
Transmission output (maximum) .... 310
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 74
MOExtended tires .............................. 271
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 308
Mounting a new wheel ................... 307
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 304
Raising the veh icle ......................... 305
R

emoving a wheel .......................... 307
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 305
Index13

OperationDigital Operator's Manual ............... .23
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 185
Overhead control panel ......................38
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................311
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 265
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panoramic roof
Operating the roller sunblind ........... 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 142
Parking brake ................................ 142
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 174
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 170
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 169
Important safety notes .................. 167
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 170
Sensor range ................................. 168
Warning display ............................. 169
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 143
Applying or releasing manually ...... 143
Display message ............................ 203
Electric parking brake .................... 142
Emergency braking ........................ 144
General notes ................................ 142
Releasing automatically ................. 143
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 173
Detecting parking spaces .............. 171
Display Message ............................ 218 Exiting a parking space .................. 173
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Parking .......................................... 172
PARKTRONIC
Driving system ............................... 167
Function/notes ............................. 167
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 210
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 210
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Power locks ......................................... 80
Power washers .................................. 264
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SA FE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 206
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 124
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 124
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 161
Index15

RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 161
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 198
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 190
see Digital Operator's Manual
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ..................................... 109
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 212
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 267
Display in the multimedia system .. 175
Function/notes ............................. 174
Switching on/off ........................... 174
Rear window defroster
General notes ................................ 118
Problem (malfunction) ................... 118
Switching on/off ........................... 118
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 316
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 140
Refueling process .......................... 140
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 253
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 110
Reporting safety defects .................... 28
Rescue card ......................................... 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 215
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 119
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 208
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 132
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 86
Trunk lid ........................................... 81
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 212
Ro

adside Assistance (breakdown) .... 26
Roll bar
Display message ............................ 208
Operation ......................................... 52
Roller sunblind .................................... 93
Roof
Display message ............................ 224
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 90
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 90
Overview .......................................... 89
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Relocking ......................................... 90
Roof switch .......................................... 89
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Route guidance active ...................... 189
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
see Occupant safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting ........................................ 241
Inserting/removing ........................ 241
Removing ....................................... 241
16Index

Overhead control panel
FunctionPage
:pSwitches the left-hand
reading lamp on/off109
;c Switches the interior
lighting on/off109
=µ Operates MAGIC SKY
CONTROL93
?| Switches the automatic
interior lighting control
on/off
109
Ap Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off109
FunctionPage
Bï MB Info call button
(mbrace system)251
CG SOS button (mbrace
system)249
DRear-view mirror103
EButtons for the garage door
opener255
FF Roadside Assistance
call button (mbrace system)250
GEyeglasses compartment243
38Overhead control panel
At a glance