2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER warning lights

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

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socketsee Sockets
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 60
Important safety notes .................... 60
Warning lamp .................................2 29
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Activating media mode
General notes ................................ 241
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 115
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 194
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 179
Active Body Control (ABC)
CURVE ........................................... 164
Vehicle level .................................. 163
Active Body Control (ABC) (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Comfort ......................................... 164
Driving dynamics display ............... 165
Normal level .................................. 164
Operation/notes ............................ 163
Raised level ................................... 163
Sport .............................................. 164
Sport Plus ...................................... 164
Vehicle level .................................. 163
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
Comfort ......................................... 167
Driving dynamics display ............... 167
Normal level .................................. 166
Operation/notes ............................ 165
Raised level ................................... 166
Sport .............................................. 166
Vehicle level .................................. 165 Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG Vehicles)
Display message ............................ 215
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG Vehicles)
Display message ............................ 215
Active Brake Assist
Activating or deactivating .............. 193
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 62
Active Brake As sist w
ith cross-
traffic function
Activating or deactivating .............. 193
Display message ............................ 207
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety notes .................... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Active Driving Assistance package .. 179
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 194
Display message ............................ 217
Function/information .................... 181
Active light function ......................... 108
Adaptive adjustable damping
Driving dynamics display ............... 163
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 64
Adaptive brake lights .......................... 65
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes ............................. 162
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 212
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 315
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 237
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 210
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
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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
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Overview .......................................... 78
Power closing ..................................80
Drinking and drivin g........................ .145
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Display ...........................................1 31
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 98
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 263
Driving on flooded roads .................. 148
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................6 9
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 60
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Distance warning function ............... 63
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 59
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving system
Active Body Control (ABC) (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 163
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 165
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot ... 158
Parking Pilot .................................. 170
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 161
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 179
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 179
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 181 Adaptive Damping System ............. 162
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177
Cruise control ................................ 149
Disp
lay me
ssage ............................ 215
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
HOLD function ............................... 159
PARKTRONIC ................................. 167
Rear view camera .......................... 174
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 148
Automatic transmission ................. 133
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in period .............................. 121
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 157
Downhill gradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving ....................... 145
Driving in winter ............................. 148
Driving on flooded roads ................ 148
Driving on wet roads ...................... 148
Exhaust check ............................... 145
Fuel ................................................ 144
General .......................................... 144
Hydroplaning ................................. 148
Icy road surfaces ........................... 148
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 147
Snow chains .................................. 287
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 147
Wet road surface ........................... 147
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 191
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 128
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 129
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 196
Index9

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
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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
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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
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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
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