2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC ROADSTER steering

thenopent he driver's or front-passenger
door.
iThe exterio rmirrors do not fol doutif they
have been folde dinmanually.
Exterior mirro rpushed ou tofposition
If an exterio rmirrorh asbeen pushe doutof
position, procee dasfollows:
XVehicle swithout electricall yfolding exte-
rio rm irrors: movethe exterio rmirrori nto
the correct positio nmanually.
XVehicle swithe lect ricall yfolding exterior
mirrors: press and hol dmirror-folding button
unti lyou hear the mirrorc lick into place
(
Ypage 91).
The mirrorh ousing is engaged agai nand you
can adjus tthe exterio rmirrors as usual
(
Ypage 91).
Automati canti-glare mirrors
GWARNING
Electrolyte maye scap eift he glas sinana uto-
matic anti-glar emirror breaks. Th eelectrolyte
is harmfula nd causesirritation. It must not
come into contact with your skin, eyes ,res-
piratory organs or clothing or be swallowed.
There is ariskofi njury.
If yo ucome into contact with the electrolyte,
observe the following:
RRinse off the electrolyte fromy ours kin
immediatel ywithw ater.
RImmediately rinse the electrolyte ou tof
your eyes thoroughl ywithc lean water.
RIf the electrolyte is swallowed, immediately
rinse your mouth ou tthoroughly. Do not
induce vomiting.
RIf electrolyte come sinto contact with your
skinorh airoriss wallowed ,see km edical
attentio nimm ediately.
RImmediately change ou tofclothing which
hasc ome into contact with electrolyte.
RIf an allergi creactio noccurs, seek medical
attentio nimm ediately. The rear-view mirrora
nd the exteriormirroro n
the driver's side automaticall ygointo anti-glare
mod eift he following conditions ar emet simul-
taneously:
Rthe ignition is switched on and
Rincident light fromh eadlamps strikes the sen-
sor in the rear-view mirror
The mirrors do not go into anti-glar emodei
f
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vers egearise ngaged or if the interio rlighting
is switched on.
Parking position fort he exterior mir-
ror on the front-passenge rside
Settin gand storin gthe parking position
Usin grevers egear
Youc an stor ethe parking positio nofthe front-
passenger-side exterio rmirroru sing memory
button M?.T he reverse gea rmustn ot be
engaged durin gthe process.
XMake sure thatt he vehicleisstationar yand
thatt he SmartKeyisinp osition 2in the
ignition lock.
XPress button ;for the exterio rmirror ont he
front-passenge rside.
XEngage revers egear.
The exterio rmirroront he front-passenger
side moves to the presetp arking position.
XUse button =to adjus tthe exterio rmirrort o
ap osit iont hata llowsyou to seet he rear
whee land the curb.
Th ep arking positio niss tored.
iIf yo ushift the transmission to anotherp osi-
tion, the exterio rmirroront he front-
passenge rsider eturns to the drivin gposit ion.
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Using the memory button
You can set the front-passenger side exterior
mirror such that you can see the rear wheel on
that side as soon as you engage reverse gear.
This setting can be stored using memorybutton
M ?.
XEnsure that the SmartKey is in position 2in
the ignition lock.
XWith the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use button =to
adjust the exterior mirror.Int he exterior mir-
ror, the rear wheel and the curb should be
visible.
XPress memoryb uttonM? and one of the
arrows on button =within three seconds.
The parkin gposition is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
XIf the mirror moves out of position ,repeat the
steps.
Calling up astored parking position set-
ting
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XSelec tthe front-passenger-side exterior mir-
ror using button ;.
XEngage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parkin gposition.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger side
moves back to its original position:
Ras soon as you exceed aspeed of 9mph
(15 km/h)
Rif you press button :for the exterior mirror
on the driver'ss ide
Memoryfunction
Storing settings
GWARNING
If you use the memoryf unction on the driver's
side while driving, you could lose contro lof
the vehicle as aresult of the adjustments
being made. There is arisk of an accident.
Only use the memoryf unction on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
When the memoryf unction adjuststhe seat or
steering wheel, you and other vehicle occu-
pant s–p articularly children –could become
trapped. There is arisk of injury.
While the memoryf unction is makingadjust-
ments, make sure that no one has any body
parts in the sweep of the seat or steering
wheel. If somebody becomes trapped, imme-
diately release the memoryf unction position
button. The adjustment proces sisstopped.
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they acti-
vate the memoryf unction,particularly when
unattended. There is arisk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always tak ethe
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. This
also applies to mobile phones if the "Digital
Car Key in smartphone" function is activated
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via the Mercedesmeconnect web app.Never
leave children unsupervisedint he vehicle.
The memory function can be activated at any
time, e.g. even when the SmartKey is not in the ignitio nlock.
With the memory function, you can store up to
three different settings, e.g. for three different
people.
The following settings are stored as asingle
memory preset:
Rposition of the seat, backrest and head
restraint
Rdriver'ss ide:steering wheelp osition
Rdriver'sside:position of the exterior mirrors
on the driver'sa nd front-passenge rsides
XAdjust the seat electrically (Ypag e86).
XOn the driver'ss ide,adjust the steering wheel
(Ypag e89) and the exterior mirrors
(Ypag e91).
XPress memory button Mand one of the stor-
age position buttons 1,2or 3withi nthree
seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected preset
position. Atone sounds when the settings
have been completed.
Calling up astored setting
XPress and hold the relevant storage position
button 1,2or 3until the seat, steering wheel
and exterior mirrors are in the stored position.
iThe setting procedure is interrupted as soon
as you release the storage position button.
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XTo switchonthe high-beam headlamps:
turn the light switch to LorÃ.
XPress the combinatio nswitch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :.
In the Ãposition, the high-bea mhead-
lamps are onlys witched on when it is dark and
the engine is running.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
XTo switc hoff the high-beam headlamps:
move the combinatio nswitch back to its nor-
malp osition.
The blue Kindicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goe sout.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switc honthe hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
All turn signals flash. If yo unow switch on a
turn signalu sing the combinatio nswitch ,only
the turn signall ampont he corresponding
side of the vehicl ewillf lash.
XTo switc hoff the hazard warning lamps:
press button :.
The hazard warning lamps automaticall yswitch
on if:
Ran ai rbag is deployed or
Rthe vehicl edecelerates rapidly from aspeed
of above 45 mph (70 km/h )and comestoa
standstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-
cally if the vehicl ereachesas peed of above
6m ph (10 km/h )again afteraf ullb rake appli-
cation.
iThe hazard warning lamps stil lope rate if the
ignition is switched off.
Cornerin glight function
The cornering light functio nimprovest he illu-
minatio nofthe roado veraw idea ngle in the
direction yo uare turning, enabling better visi-
bility in tight bends, for example. The cornering
light functio ncan onlybea ctivatedwhent he
low-bea mheadlamps are switched on.
Active:
Rif yo uare driving at speed sbelow 25 mph
(40 km/h )and switch on the turn signalo r
turn the steering wheel
Rif yo uare driving at speed sbetween 25 mph
(40 km/h )and 45 mph (70 km/h )and turn
the steering wheel
The cornering lamp mayr emainlitfor ashort
time ,but is automaticall yswitched off afte rno
more thant hreeminutes.
Cornerin glight functio nwitht rafficc ircle
function:
The cornering light functio nisa ctivate donboth
side sbefore entering atraffic circle throug han
evaluation of the current GP Sposition of the
vehicle. It remains active unti lafte rthe vehicle
hasl eftt he traffic circle .Inthisw ay,pedes trians
crossing the road, for example, are illuminated
by your vehicl eingoodt ime.
Active light function
The active light functio nisas ystem thatm oves
the headlamps according to the steering move-
ments of the front wheels .Inthisw ay,relevant
areas remai nillum inated whil edriving .This
allows yo utorecognize pedestrians ,cyclists
and animals sooner.
Active: when the lights are switched on.
Vehicles with Lane Keeping Assist: the active
light functio nevaluate sthe course of the lane in
which yo uare driving and pre-emptively con-
trolst he active light function.
Adaptiv eHighbeam Assist
General notes
Yo uc an us ethisf unctio ntoset the headlamps
to change between lo wbeama nd high beam
automatically. The system recognizes vehicles
with thei rlights on, either approaching from the
opposite direction or traveling in front of your
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Lights and windshield wiper s
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Notesonb reaking-in anew vehicle
Important safety notes
Thes ensors ystemofs omedriving and driving
safety systems adjusts automaticall ywhile a
certai ndistance is being driven after the vehicle
ha sb eend elivere dorafter repairs. Full system
effectiveness is not reachedu ntilthe end of this
teach-inp rocedure.
New and replaced brake pads and discs only
reach their optimum braking effect after several hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate for
thi sb yapplyin ggreate rforce to the brake pedal.
The first 1000 miles (150 0km)
Them orey ou look after the engine when it is
new ,the mor esatisfied yo uwillbew ithi ts per-
formance in the future.
RYo us houl dtherefore drive at varying vehicle
and engine speeds for the first 1,000 miles
(1,500 km).
RAvoi dheavy loads, e.g .driving at full throttle,
during thi speriod.
RChang egearing oodt ime, befor ethe tach-
ometer needl eisÔ of the wa ytothe red area
of the tachometer.
RDo not manuall yshift to alower gear to brake
the vehicle.
RTry to avoi ddepressing the accelerator pedal
beyond the point of resistanc e(kickdown).
After 1000 mile s(1500 km),y oucan increase
the engine spee dgradually and accelerate the
vehicl etofulls peed.
Yo us houl dalsoo bser ve these note sonbreak-
ing in if the engine or parts of the drive train on
your vehicl ehaveb eenr eplaced.
Alway sobser ve the maximum permissible
speed.
Driving
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell mayr estrict
the clearanc earound the pedals or block a
depresse dpedal. This jeopardizes the oper-
ating and roa dsafety of the vehicle. There is a
risk of an accident.
Stow al lobjects securel yinthe vehicl esothat
the ydon ot getinto the driver's footwell.
When using floormats or carpets, make sure
tha tthe ya reproperlys ecured so tha tthe yd o
not slip or obstruct the pedals .Donot place
several floormats or carpets on top of one
another.
GWARNING
Unsuitabl efootwear can hinde rcorrec tusage
of the pedals ,e.g.:
Rshoes with thick soles
Rshoes with high heels
Rslippers
There is ariskofana ccident.
Wear suitabl efootwear to ensur ecorrect
usag eoft he pedals.
GWARNING
If yo uswitch off the ignition whil edriving,
safety-relevant functions ar eonlya vailable
with limitations ,ornot at all. This could affect,
for example, the powe rsteering and the brake
boosting effect. Yo uwillr equire considerably
mor eeffort to steer and brake. There is arisk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition whil edriving.
GWARNING
If the parking brake ha snot been fully
releasedw hend riving, the parking brake can:
Roverheat and cause afire
Rlose its hold function.
There is ariskoff irea nd an accident. Release
the parking brake full ybefor ed riving off.
!Do not warm up the engine whil estationary.
Pull away immediately. Avoi dhighe ngine
speeds and full throttle unti lthe engine has
reachedi ts operating temperature.
In vehicles with automatic transmission,
engag eposit ions Pand Ro nlyw hent he vehi-
cle is stationary.
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ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The engine is not running
smoothly and is misfir-
ing.There isamalfunction in the engine electronics or in amechanical
componentoft he engine management system.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal slightly.
Otherwise, non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic converter
and damage it.
XHave the cause rectified immediately at aqualified specialist work-
shop.
The coolant temperature
gauge shows avalue
above 248 ‡(120 †).
The coolant warning
lamp may also be on and
aw arning tone may
sound.The coolant level is too low. The coolant is too hot and the engine is no
longer being cooled sufficiently.
XStop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to
cool down.
XCheck the coolant level (Ypage 235). Observe the warning notes
as you do so and add coolant if necessary.
If the coolant level is correct,t he engine radiator fan may be faulty. The
coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled sufficiently.
XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡(120 †), drive to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.
XAvoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so, e.g. driving in moun-
tainou sterrai nand stop-and-go traffic.
DYNAMIC SELEC Tbutton
Use the DYNAMIC SELECT button to change the
drive program. Depending on the drive program selected the following vehicle characteristics
wil lchange:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
Rthe suspensionort he adaptive adjustable
damping (only on vehicles with AMG RIDE
CONTROL sports suspension)
Rthe sound of the exhaust system (vehicles
with sports exhaust system)
Rthe steering
Rthe availability of the ECO start/stop function
Each time you start the engine with the Smart-
Key or the Start/Stop button, drive program Cis
activated. For further information about starting
the engine, see (
Ypag e117).
XPress DYNAMIC SELECT button :as many
times as necessary until the desired drive
programiss elected.
The selected drive programa ppears in the
multifunction display. After ashort period of
time, the displayg oes out and the symbol for
the selected drive programa ppears.
In addition, the current drive programs ettings
are displayed briefly in the multimedias ystem
display.
iIn af ew countries, the ECO start/stop func-
tion is deactivated at the factory due to the
available fuel grade. In this case, the ECO
start/stop function is not available in any
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ANeutral
Do not shift the transmission toA
whil edriving .The automatic trans-
mission could otherwis ebedam-
aged.
No powe ristransmitted fromt he
engine to the drive wheels.
Releasing the brake peda lwilla llow
yo utom ovet he vehicl efreely, e.g .to
push it or tow it.
If ESP
®is deactivated or faulty: shift
the transmission to position Aif
the vehicl eisindangerofs kidding,
e.g .oni cy roads.
!Coasting in neutral imay
cause damage to the drive train.
7Drive
The automatic transmission changes
gear automatically. All forward gears
ar ea vailable.
Driving tips
Changin ggear
The automatic transmission shifts throug hthe
individual gear sautomaticall ywhenitisint rans-
mission position h.Thisa utomatic gear shift-
ing behavio risdetermine dby:
Rthe selecte ddrive program
Rthe positio nofthe accelerator pedal
Rthe roa dspeed
Accelerator peda lposition
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:
Rlittle throttle :early upshifts
Rmor ethrottle :lat eu pshifts
Kickdown
Use kickdow nfor maximum acceleration.
XDepres sthe accelerator peda lbeyond the
pressure point.
The automatic transmission shifts to alower
gear depending on the engine speed.
XEas eoff the accelerator peda lonce the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up.
Drive programs
Drive program C(Comfort)
In urba ntraffica nd stop-start traffic, drive pro-
gram Cis recommended.
Driv eprogram Cis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicl edelivers comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
Rthe vehicl epulls away mor egently in forward
and revers egears ,unless the accelerator
peda lisdepressedf ully.
Rthe vehicl ehasimproved driving stability, for
exampl eonslipperyroads urfaces.
Roptima lfue lconsumption resulting fromt he
automatic transmission shifting up sooner.
The vehicl eisdriven in the lo wengine speed
range and the wheels ar elesslikel ytos pin.
Rth es uspension exhibits comfortabl edam ping
settings (adaptive damping system onl yin
vehicles with AMG RIDE CONTROL sports
suspension).
Rthe steering exhibits comfortabl esteering
characteristics.
Drive program S(Sport)
Driv eprogram Sis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicl eexhibits sporty driving character-
istics.
Rthe vehicl epulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibl ybeing higher
as aresul toft he later automatic transmission
shift points.
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Rthe suspensionexhibits fir mdamping set-
ting s(vehicle switha dapt ive damping system
or AMG sports suspension).
Rthe steering exhibits sporty steering charac-
teristics.
Drive program S+ (Sport Plus)
Drive program S+is characterized by the fol-
lowing:
Rthe vehicl eexhibits particularly sporty driving
characteristics.
Rthe vehicl epulls away in first gear.
Rthe automatic transmission shifts up later.
The fuel consumption possibl ybeing higher
as aresul toft he later automatic transmission
shift points.
Rthe suspensio nexhibits particularly firm
damping setting s(vehicle switha dapt ive
damping systemorA MG sports suspension).
Rthe steering exhibits sporty steering charac-
teristics.
Rthe ECO start/stopfunctio nisn ot available.
Drive program I(Individual)
In drive program Ithe following propertie softhe
drive progra mcan be selected:
Rthe drive (engine and transmission manage-
ment)
Rthe suspensio n(vehicle switha dapt ive damp-
ing systemorA MG sports suspension)
Rthe steering
Rthe availability of the ECO start/sto pfun ction
Informatio nabout configurin gdrive program I
with the multimedia systemc an be found in the
Digita lOperator' sManual.
Drive program E(Econom y)
Drive program Eis characterized by the follow-
ing:
Rthe vehicl eexhibits comfortable, economical
handling characteristics.
Rthe vehicl epulls away mor egently in forward
and revers egears ,unles sthe accelerator
peda lisdepresse dfully.
Rthe vehicl ehasimproved drivin gstability, for
exampl eonslipperyroads urfaces.
Roptimal fuel consumption resulting fromt he
automatic transmission shiftin gupsooner. Th
ev ehicl eisd riven in the lo wengine speed
range and the wheels ar elesslikel ytos pin.
Rthe suspensio nexhibits comfortabl edam ping
setting s(vehicle switha dapt ive damping sys-
tem or AMG sports suspension).
Rdurin gdeceleration, the engine is disconnec-
ted fromt he drive train. Th evehicl euses
kinetic energy and consumes less fuel (coast-
ing mode).
Rthe steering exhibits comfortabl esteering
characteristics.
Manual gear shifting
General notes
Yo uc an change gear yourself using the steering
whee lpaddl eshifters. Th etransmission must be
in position hto do this.
Depending on which steering whee lpaddl e
shifter is pulled ,the automatic transmission
immediatel yshifts into the next gear down or
up ,ifp ermitted.
To us emanualshifting, yo uhavet wo options:
Rtemporary setting
Rpermanent setting
If yo uactivate manua lgears hifting, the multi-
functio ndisplay will sho wthe current gear
instea doftransmission position h.
If manua lgears hiftin gisd eactivated ,the gears
will be selected automatically.
Temporary setting
XTo activate: shift the selector lever to h.
XPull steering wheelpaddl eshifter :or;.
The temporary setting is active for acertain
amount of time. Under certai nconditions ,the
minimum amount of tim eisextended, e.g .inthe
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