2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER trunk

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

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

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

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

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

Load index .....................................300
Load index (definition) ................... 302
M+S tires ....................................... 287
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 303
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 302
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................3 03
Maximum tire load ......................... 301
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 303
MOExtended tires .......................... 287
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 303
Overview ........................................ 285
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................3 03
Replacing ....................................... 304
Service life ..................................... 286
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 303
Speed rating (definition) ................ 302
Storing ...........................................3 04
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 302
Summer tires ................................. 287
Temperature .................................. 298
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 303
Tire bead (definition) ......................3 03
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 303
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 302
Tire size (data) ............................... 308
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 298
Tire tread ....................................... 286
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 303
Total load limit (definition) ............. 303
Traction ......................................... 297
Traction (definition) ....................... 303
Tread wear ..................................... 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 302
Wear indi
cator (definition) ............. 303
Wheel and tire combination ........... 308
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 302
see Flat tire Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 282
Important safety notes .................. 280
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 280
Installing the towing eye ................ 281
Removing the towing eye ............... 281
Transporting the vehicle ................ 282
With both axles on the ground ....... 281
With the rear axle raised ................ 282
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Traffic Sign Assist
Display message ............................ 216
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 130
see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display ......... 131
Transporting the vehicle .................. 282
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 188
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 188
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 189
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 80
Locking separately ........................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 82
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 82
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 81
Overview .......................................... 80
Power closing .................................. 80
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 224
Opening dimensions ...................... 317
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 224
General notes .................................. 91
Installing .......................................... 91
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Removing ......................................... 91
20Index

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:Opens th edoo r79
;%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle79
=Adjusts the seats95
?r 45=
Stores seat, exterior mirror
and steering column adjust-
ment settings
105
w Adjusts the front-
passenger seat from the
driver’s seat
97
FunctionPage
Ao Opens/closes the
trunk lid84
B7Z\ Adjusts the
exterior mirrors electrically102
CW Opens/closes the side
windows85
Door control panel39
At a glance

ATA (anti-theft alarmsystem)
XTo arm: lockth evehicl ewit hth eSmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO .
Indicato rlamp :flashes .The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
XTo switch off :unloc kth evehicl ewit hth e
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO .
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if th e
alarm system is armed and you open :
Radoor
Rth evehicl ewit hth emechanical ke y
Rthetrunk lid
Rth ehoo d
Rtheglov ebox
Rth estowage spac eunder th earmres t
Rastowage compartmen tin th erear
XTo turn th ealarm off wit hth eSmartKey :
press th e% or& buttonon th eSmart -
Key.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XInser tth eSmartKey int oth eignition lock.
The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop th ealarm using KEYLESS-GO:
gras pth eoutside door handle. The SmartKey
mus tbe outside th evehicle.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress th eStart/Sto pbutto non th edash -
board. The SmartKey mus tbe inside th evehi-
cle .
The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is no tswitched off ,eve nif you close
th eopen door that triggered it ,for example. If th
ealarm continues for mor ethan
30 seconds, th embrace emergenc ycall sys-
te m automatically notifie sth eCustome r
Assistance Center.
This is don eeither by text mess
age or dat
a
connection .The emergenc ycall system
sends th emessage or dat aprovided that:
Ryou hav esubscribed to th embrace service.
Rth embrace servic ehas been activated
properly.
Rth enecessar ymobile phone network is
available.
72Protection against theft
Safety