2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SLC ROADSTER service indicator

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................22
Introductio n........................................... 22
Operation ............................................... 22
Introduction ......................................... 23
Protecting the environment ...................2 3
Genuine Mercedes-Ben zparts............... 23
Operator's Manual ................................. 24
Service and vehicle operation ................2 4
Operating safety .................................... 26
QR codes for the rescue card ................2 8
Data stored in the vehicl e...................... 28
Informatio noncopyright ....................... 30
Atag lance ........................................... 31
Cockpi t.................................................. 31
Instrument cluster. ................................ 32
Multifunctio nsteering whee l................. 33
Center consol e...................................... 34
Overhead contro lpan el .........................3 6
Doorc ontrolpan el ................................. 37
Safety ................................................... 38
Panic alar m............................................ 38
Occupant safety .................................... 38
Childre ninthe vehicl e........................... 53
Pets in the vehicl e................................. 56
Driving safety systems ........................... 56
Protection against theft .........................6 3
Opening and closing...........................65
SmartKey ............................................... 65
Doors ..................................................... 70
Trunk ..................................................... 72
Side windows ......................................... 74
Roof .......................................................7 7
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors....84
Correct driver's seat position ................8 4
Seats ..................................................... 84
Steering wheel ....................................... 88
Mirrors. .................................................. 90 Memory function ................................... 93
Lights and windshield wipers
............95
Exterior lighting ..................................... 95
Interior lighting ...................................... 99
Replacing bulb s..................................... 99
Windshield wipers ................................ 101
Climate control ................................. 104
Overview of climate control systems ... 104
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 108
Setting the ai rvents ............................ 113
Drivin gand parking .......................... 115
Notesonb reaking-inanew vehicl e..... 115
Driving ................................................. 115
DYNAMIC SELECT button .................... 121
Automati ctransmissio n....................... 122
Refueling ............................................. 129
Parking ................................................ 131
Driving tip s.......................................... 134
Driving systems ................................... 138
On-board computer and displays ....163
Important safety notes ........................ 163
Displays and operation ........................ 163
Menusa nd submenus ......................... 166
Displa ymessages ................................ 177
Warning and indicator lamps .............. 202
Multimedi asystem ........................... 211
Generaln otes ...................................... 211
Important safety notes ........................ 211
Function restrictions ............................ 211
Operating system ................................ 212
Stowag eand features ...................... 219
Stowag eareas ..................................... 219
Feature s.............................................. 221
Maintenancea nd care...................... 233
Engine compartment ........................... 233
Overview of the engine compartment .. 237
2Contents

Maximum load onatire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 279
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) .....................................2 79
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) .............................2 79
Maximum tire load. ........................ 277
Maximum tire load( definition) ....... 279
MOExtended tires .......................... 262
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 280
Overview ........................................ 260
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ...........................................2 79
Replacing ....................................... 280
Service life ..................................... 261
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 279
Speed rating (definition) ................ 279
Storing ...........................................2 81
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 278
Summer tires ................................. 262
Temperature .................................. 274
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 280
Tire bead( definition) ......................2 79
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 279
Tire pressure s(recommended). ..... 278
Tire size (data) ............................... 284
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speedr ating .................... 275
Tire tread ....................................... 261
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 279
Total loadl imit (definition) ............. 280
Traction ......................................... 274
Traction (definition) ....................... 280
Treadw ear..................................... 274
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 273
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(de finition) .................... 278
Wea rindicator (definition) ............. 280
Wheel and tire combination ........... 284
Wheel rim (definiti on) .................... 278
se

e Fla ttire
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 258
Important safety notes .................. 256 Towin
gaway
Important safety guideline s........... 256
Installing the towing eye. ............... 256
Removing the towing eye. .............. 257
Transporting the vehicl e................ 258
With both axles on the ground ....... 257
With the reara xler aised ................ 257
Trafficr eports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ua l.................................................. 211
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 122
see Automati ctransmission
Transmissio nposition display ......... 122
Transporting the vehicle .................. 258
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 166
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 166
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 167
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 73
Important safety notes .................... 72
Locking separately. .......................... 73
Opening/closing (manuall yfrom
outside) ............................................ 73
Overview .......................................... 72
Trunk lid
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Opening dimensions ...................... 295
Trunk partition
Displa ymessage ............................ 200
Generaln otes .................................. 79
Opening/closing .............................. 80
Turn signals
Displa ymessage ............................ 189
Switching on/off. ............................. 96
Two-wa yradio
Frequencie s................................... 288
Installation ..................................... 288
Transmission output( maximum) .... 288
Type identificatio nplate
see Vehicl eide ntification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 72
Index19

engine can be started by anyone withavalid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
iThe immobilizer is alwaysd eactivated when
you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle's batter yischarged), the sys-
tem is not operational. Contac tanauthorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)o r
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarms ystem)
XTo arm:lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or
KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm system
is armed after approximately 15 seconds.
XTo switch off: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Rad oor
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trun klid
Rthe hood
Rthe glove box
Rthe stowage space under the armrest
XTo tur nthe alarmo ff with the SmartKey:
press the %or& button on the Smart-
Key.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XInsertt he SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is stopped.
XTo stop the alarmu sing KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey
must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is stopped.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the vehi-
cle.
The alarm is stopped.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you close
the open door that triggered it, for example.
If the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call sys-
tem automatically notifies the Customer
Assistance Center.
This is done either by tex tmessage or data
connection. The emergency call system
sends the message or data provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace service.
Rthe mbrace serviceh as been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
64Protection against theft
Safety

mbrace
General notes
Yo um usth aveal icens eagreemen ttoactivate
the mbrac eservice. Make sure tha tyou rsystem
is activate dand operational .Tologin, press the
ï MB Info call button. If any of the steps
mentioned ar enot carried out, the syste mmay
not be activated.
If yo uhaveq uest ions abou tthe activation, con-
tac tone of the following telephone hotlines:
RUSA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortlya fter successfull yregistering with the
service, auserIDa nd password will be sent to
yo ubyp ost.
USA only: yo ucan uset hisp assword to lo gonto
the mbrac eareau nder "Owners Online "at
http://www.mbusa.com .
Th es ystemisa vailable if:
Rit hasbeena ctivate dand is operational
Rthe corresponding mobil ephone network is
availabl efor transmitting data to the Cus-
tome rCenter
Ras ervice subscription is available
Rthe starterb atter yiss ufficiently charged
iDetermining the locatio nofthe vehicl eona
mapiso nlyp ossibl eif:
RGP Sreceptio nisa vailable.
Rthe vehicl eposit ionc an be forwarde dto
the Customer Assistanc eCenter.
The mbrac esystem
To adjus tthe volum edurin gac all,procee das
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the volum econtrolle rofthe audi osys-
tem/COMAND.
Th es ystemo ffers variou sservices ,e.g.:
RAutomatic and manua lemergency call
RRoadside Assistanc ecall
RMB Info call USA only: yo
ucan find information and a
description of al lavailable features under "Own-
ers Online "athttp://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
Aftery ouhave switched on the ignition, the sys-
tem carries ou taself-diagnosis.
Am alfunctio nint he syste mhasbeen detected
if one of the following occurs:
RTh eindicator lamp in the SOS button does not
com eond uringthe syste mself-test.
RTheindicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistanc ebutton does not ligh tupd urin g
self-diagnosis of the system.
RTh eindicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not ligh tupd urin gself- diagnosis
of the system.
RTh eindicator lamp in one or mor eofthe fol-
lowing buttons continue stolightup red after
the syste mself-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-F Roadside Assistanc ecallb utton
-ï MB Info call button
RAftert he syste mself-diagnosis ,the Inoper‐ativeorServiceNotActivatedmessage
appear sinthe multifunction display.
If am alfunctio nisindicated as outlined above,
the syste mmaynot operate as expected. In the
event of an emergency,h elpw illh avetob e
summoned by other means.
Have the syste mchecked at the neares tauthor-
ize dM ercedes-Benz Center or contact the fol-
lowing service hotlines:
RUSA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
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Stowag eand featur es

Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in th evehicle,
even if you have pressed th eSOS button in an
emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of th evehi-
cle ,e.g.ift here is afirea fter an accident
Rthev ehicle is on adangerous sectio nof
road
Rth ev ehicle is no tvisible or canno teasily be
seen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibilityc onditions
Thereisar isk of an accidenta nd injury.
Leavet hevehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Movetoas afe locationalongw ith other vehi-
cle occupants. In suchs ituations,secure the
vehicle in accordanc ewith national regula-
tions ,e.g.w ith aw arning triangle.
You must have alicens eagreementtoa ctivate
th em brace service. Makes ure that your system
is activated and operational. To register, press
the ï MB Info call button.Ifa ny of thesteps
mentioned are no tcarried out,t hesystem may
no tbea ctivated.
If you have questionsa bout theactivation,c on-
tac tone of th efollowingt elephone hotlines:
RUSA: Mercedes-Ben zCustomerA ssistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372 )or1 -866-990-9007
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
General notes
An emergencyc all is dialed automatically if an
air bag or Emergency TensioningD evice is trig-
gered.
iYou cannot end an automatically triggered
emergency
c all yourself.
An emergencyc all can also be initiated man-
ually.
As soon as the emergencyc all has been initi-
ated, the indicator lamp in the SOS button
flashes. The multifunction display shows the
Connecting Call
message. The audio output is muted.
Once the connection has been made, the
Call
Connectedmessage appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
All important information on the emergencyi s
transmitted, for example:
Rcurrent location of the vehicle (as determined
by the GPS system)
Rvehicle identification number
Rinformation on the severity of the accident
Shortly after the emergencyc all has been initi-
ated, avoice connection is automatically estab-
lished between the Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
RIf the vehicle occupantsr espond, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
attempt stoget more information on the
emergency.
RIf there is no response from the vehicle occu-
pants, an ambulance is immediately sent to
the vehicle.
If no voice connection can be established to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
the system has been unable to initiate an emer-
gency call.
This can occur, for example, if the relevant
mobile phone network is not available. The indi-
cator lamp in the SOS button flashes continu-
ously.
The Call Failed
message appears in the mul-
tifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by other
means.
Making an emergency call
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XTo initiate an emergencycallm anually:
press cover :briefl ytoo pen.
XPress SOS button ;briefly.
The indicator lamp in SOS button ;flashes
unti lthe emergency cal lisconcluded.
XWait for avoice connectio ntothe Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center.
XAfter the emergency call, close cover :.
iIf the mobilephone network is unavailable,
mbrace will not be able to make the emer-
genc ycall. If yo uleave the vehicl eimmedi-
ately afte rpressing the SOS button, yo uwill
not know whethe rmbrace place dthe emer-
genc ycall. In thisc ase, always summon assis-
tance by othe rmeans.
Breakdow nassistanc ebutton
XPress Roadside Assistance button :.
Thi sinitiates acalltot he Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomerA ssistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button :flashesw hilethe cal lisactive. The
multifunctio ndisplay shows the Connect‐
ing Callmessage. The audi ooutputi s
muted.
If ac onnectio ncan be made ,the CallC on‐
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
If am obilephone network and GP Sreception
are available ,the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicl eide ntificatio nnumber
iThe display of the multimedia system indi-
cate sthatac allisa ctive. During the call, you
can change to the navigatio nmenu by press- ing the NAVI button on COMAND, for exam-
ple.
iVoice outputi
snot available.
Av oice connectio nise stablished between the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicl eoccupants.
From the remote malfunctio ndiagn osis, the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
can ascertain the nature of the problem
(
Ypage 227).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-
ter either send saqualified Mercedes-Benz tech-
nician or makes arrangements for your vehicle
to be transported to the nearestM ercedes-Benz
Service Center.
Yo um aybe chargedf or servicessuchasr epair
work and/or towing.
Further details are available in your mbrace
manual.
iThe system hasn ot been able to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside Assistance
cal lbutton :is flashing continuously.
Rno voice connectio ntothe Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center wa sestab-
lished.
Thi scan occurift he relevant mobil ephone
network is not available ,for example.
The CallF ailed
message appears in the
multifunctio ndisplay.
XTo en dacall:press the ~button on the
multifunctio nsteering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending aphone call.
MB Info cal lbutton
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Stowag eand featur es

XPress MB Info call button:.
This initiates acall to the Mercedes-Benz Cus-
tomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call button :
flashes while the connection is being made.
The multifunction display shows the Con‐
nectingCallmessage. The audio system is
muted.
If ac onnection can be made, the Call Con‐
nectedmessage appears in the multifunction
display.
If am obile phone networ kand GPS reception
are available, the system transfers data to the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,
for example:
Rcurrentl ocation of the vehicle
Rvehicle identification number
iThe display of the multimedia system indi-
cates that acall is active. During the call, you
can change to the navigation menu by press-
ing the NAVI button on COMAND,f or exam-
ple.
Voice output is not available.
Av oice connection is established between the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
and the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating your
vehicle, about the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center and about other prod-
ucts and services from Mercedes-Benz.
USA only: you can find further information on
the mbrace system under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
iThe system has not been able to initiate an
MB Info call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp in MB Info call button :
is flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center was estab-
lished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phone
networ kisnot available, for example.
The Call Failed
message appears in the
multifunction display.
XTo end acall: press the ~button on the
multifunction steerin gwheel.
or
XPress the corresponding multimedia system
button for ending aphone call.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. Roadside
Assistance or MB Info calls, an emergencyc all
can still be initiated. In this case, an emergency
call will take priority and override all other active
calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective button
flashes until the call is ended.
An emergencyc all can only be terminated by the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center.
All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthe ~ button on the multifunction steering
wheel
Rthe corresponding button on the audio sys-
tem or on COMAND for ending atelephone
call
iWhen acall is initiated, the audio system is
muted. The mobile phone is no longer con-
nected to COMAND.H owever, if you want to
use your mobile phone, do so only when the
vehicle is stationary and in asafe location.
Vehicle Health Check
With the Vehicle Health Check, the Customer
Assistance Center can provide improved sup-
port for problems with your vehicle. During an
existin gcall, vehicle data is transferred to the
Customer Assistance Center. The customer ser-
vice representative can use the received data to
decide what kind of assistanc eisrequired. You
are then ,for example, guided to the nearest
Mercedes-Benz ServiceC enter orarecovery
vehicle is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred during an
MB Info call or aRoadside Assistance call, this is
initiated by the Customer Assistance Center.
You will see the Roadside Assistance Con‐
nectedmessage in the COMAND display. If the
vehicle remotem alfunction diagnosis can be
started, the Request for vehicle diagno‐
sisreceived.Startvehiclediagnosis?message appears in the display.
XConfirm the message with Yes.
XWhen theVehicle diagnosis: Pleasestart ignitionmessage appears, turn the
SmartKey to position 2in the ignition lock
(
Ypage 116).
XWhen the Please follow the instruc‐tions received by phone and moveyour vehicle to asafe positionmes-
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GWARNING
During the charging process,ab attery produces hydrogen gas. If ashort circui toccurs or sparks
are created ,the hydrogen gas can ignite. There is arisk of an explosion.
RMake sure that the positive terminal of aconnected battery does not come into contact with
vehiclep arts.
RNever place metal objects or tools on abattery.
RIt is important that you observe the described order of the battery terminal swhen connecting
and disconnecting abattery.
RWhen jump-starting, make sure that the battery polesw ith identical polarity are connected.
RIt is particularlyimportant to observe the described order when connecting and disconnecting
the jumper cables.
RNever connect or disconnect the battery terminal swhile the engine is running.
GWARNING
Ad ischarged battery can freeze at temperatures below freezing point. When jump-starting the
vehicleorc harging the battery,g asescan escap efrom the battery.T here isarisk of an explosion.
Allow the frozen battery to thaw out before charging it or jump-starting.
!Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converter coul dbe
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
If the indicator/warning lamp sdonot light up at low temperatures, it is very likelyt hat the dis-
charge dbattery has frozen. In this case, you may neither charge the battery nor jump-start the
vehicle. The service life of athawed-out battery may be shorter. The starting characteristics can be
impaired,p articularlyatlow temperatures. Have the thawed-out battery checked at aqualified
specialist workshop.
Do not start the vehicleu singarapi dc harging device. If you rvehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another vehicleorf romasecond battery using jumper cables.
Observe the following points:
RThe battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,j ump-
start the vehicleu singasecond battery or ajump-starting device.
RYou may only jump-start the vehiclew hen the engine and exhaust system are cold.
RDo not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
ROnly jump-start from batterieswitha12Vv oltagerating.
ROnly use jumper cables which have asufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
RIf the battery is full ydischarged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected for
af ew minutes before attempting to start. This charge sthe battery slightly.
RMake sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
RThe jumper cables are not damaged.
RBare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the jumper
cables are connected to the battery.
RThe jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts which can move when the engine is
running, such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
XSecure the vehiclebyapplying the electric parking brake.
XShift the transmission to position j.
254Jump-starting
Breakdown assistance