lock MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER 2013 Owners Manual
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FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with the RSS-210
Rules of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Convenience submenu Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
G
WARNING
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel
adjustment lever or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver's door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the :
or 9
button to select the
Convenience submenu.
X Press the a button to confirm. X
Press : or 9 to select the Easy
Entry/Exit function.
If the Easy Entry/Exit function is
activated, the vehicle steering wheel is
displayed in red in the multifunction
display.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
Further information on the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature ( Y page 102).
Switching the belt adjustment on/off
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the : or 9
button to select the
Convenience submenu.
X Press the a button to confirm.
X Press the :
or 9
button to select the
Belt Adjustment function.
When the Belt Adjustment function is
activated, the vehicle seat belt is displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the a button to save the setting.
For further information on belt adjustment,
see ( Y page 52).
Restoring the factory settings X
Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the : or 9
button to select the
Factory Setting submenu.
X Press the a button to confirm.
The Reset All Settings? message
appears.
X Press the : or 9 button to select
No or Yes.
X Press the a button to confirm the
selection.
If you
have selected Yes, the multifunction
display shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Daytime Running
Lights function in the Lights submenu is
only reset if the vehicle is stationary. Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z
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AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays :
Digital speedometer
; Gear indicator
= Upshift indicator
? Engine oil temperature
A Coolant temperature
B ECO start/stop function status indicator
( Y page 139)
X Press = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
Upshift indicator UP = indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP = fades out other
messages until you have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
80 †, the oil temperature is shown in blue.
Avoid driving
at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP :
Drive program (
C/S/S+/M)
; ESP ®
mode ( ON/OFF) or SPORT handling
mode ( SPORT)
= Suspension tuning (SPORT/COMFORT) SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
SPORT handling mode.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 9 button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
X Briefly press the AMG button on the center
console (Y page 148).
RACETIMER Displaying and starting RACETIMER
G
WARNING
The RACETIMER feature is only for use on
roads and in conditions where high speed
driving is
permitted. Racing on public roads is
prohibited under all circumstances. The driver
is and must always remain responsible for
following posted speed limits. :
Lap
; RACETIMER
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
X Press the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the AMG menu.
X Press the 9 button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown.
X To start: press the a
button to start the
RACETIMER. 220
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On-board computer and displays
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Displaying the intermediate time
X
Press = or ; to select Interm.
Time.
X Press the a button to confirm.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
Starting a new lap :
RACETIMER
; Fastest lap time (best lap)
= Lap
X Press aNew Lap to confirm.
i It is possible to store a maximum of
sixteen laps. Lap 16 can only be stopped
with Finish Lap.
Stopping the RACETIMER X
Press the % button on the steering
wheel.
X Press a to confirm Yes.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the SmartKey to
position 1 in
the ignition lock. When you turn the SmartKey to position
2 or 3 and then
press a to confirm Start, timing is
continued.
Resetting the current lap
X Stop the RACETIMER.
X Press = or ; to select Reset Lap.
X Press a to reset the lap time to "0”.
Deleting all laps If you switch off the engine, the RACETIMER
is reset to "0" after 30 seconds. All laps are
deleted.
You cannot delete individual stored laps. If
you have stopped 16 laps, the current lap
does not have to be reset.
X
Reset the current lap.
X Press a to confirm Reset.
Reset Race Timer? appears in the
multifunction display.
X Press the : button to select Yes and
press the a button to confirm.
All laps are deleted.
Overall statistics :
RACETIMER overall evaluation
; Total time driven
= Average speed
? Distance covered
A Maximum speed Menus and submenus
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On-board computer and displays Z
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Safety systems
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
!÷
Currently
Unavailable See
Operator's Manual ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program), BAS
(Brake Assist), PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and
hill start assist are temporarily unavailable.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
Possible causes are:
R self-diagnosis is not yet complete.
R the on-board voltage may be insufficient.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is
not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering
movements at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h).
If the display message disappears, the functions mentioned
above are available again.
If the display message continues to be displayed:
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start
assist are unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
The
$ (USA only)/J (Canada only),
÷, å and !
warning lamps in the instrument cluster also light up.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example. 224
Display messages
On-board computer and displays
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-SAFE ®
, the HOLD function and hill start assist are
unavailable due to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷ and å warning lamps light up in the
instrument cluster.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above.
The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus
increase.
If ESP ®
is
not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. T!
÷
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual EBD (electronic brake force distribution), ABS, ESP
®
, BAS, PRE-
SAFE ®
, the
HOLD function and hill start assist are unavailable due
to a malfunction.
BAS PLUS and PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may also have failed.
In addition, the ÷, å and ! warning lamps light up in
the instrument cluster and a warning tone sounds.
G WARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The front and rear wheels could therefore
lock if you brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely
affected. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation
can increase.
If ESP ®
is
not operational, ESP ®
is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
X Drive on carefully.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. F(USA
only)!(Canada
only)
Release
Park.
Brake The red
F (USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp
flashes and a warning tone sounds. A condition for automatic
release of the electric parking brake is not fulfilled (Y
page 155).
You are driving with the electric parking brake applied.
X Release the electric parking brake manually.226
Display messages
On-board computer and displays
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsF(USA
only)!(Canada
only)
Turn On the
Ignition to
Release the
Parking Brake The red
F
(USA only)/! (Canada only) indicator lamp lights
up.
You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the
ignition was switched off.
X SmartKey: turn the SmartKey to position 1
in the ignition lock.
X KEYLESS-GO: switch on the ignition.$(USA
only)J(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
In addition, the $ (USA only)/J (Canada only) warning
lamp lights up in the instrument cluster and a warning tone
sounds.
G WARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to
road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
X Do not add brake fluid. This does not correct the malfunction. #
Check Brake Pad
Wear The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. G
mbrace Inoperative One or more main features of the mbrace system are
malfunctioning.
X
Have the mbrace system checked immediately at a qualified
specialist workshop. PRE-SAFE
Inoperative See
Operator's Manual
Important functions of PRE-SAFE
®
have
failed. All other occupant
safety systems, e.g. air bags, remain available.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.230
Display messages
On-board computer and displays
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions?
Coolant Too Hot
Stop Vehicle Turn
Engine Off The coolant is too hot.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
Do not drive when your engine is overheated. This can cause some
fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to
catch fire.
Steam from the overheated engine can also cause serious burns
which can occur just by opening the hood.
There is a risk of injury.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely and switch off the engine,
paying attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).
X Leave the vehicle and keep a safe distance from the vehicle until
the engine has cooled down.
X Make sure that the air supply to the engine radiator is not
blocked, e.g. by snow, slush or ice.
X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out
and the coolant temperature is under 248 ‡ (120 †).
Otherwise, the engine could be damaged.
X Pay attention to the coolant temperature display.
X If the temperature increases again, visit a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Under
normal operating conditions and with the specified coolant
level, the coolant temperature may rise to 248 ‡
(120 †). Display messages
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On-board computer and displays Z
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsApply Brake to
Shift
from 'P' You have attempted to move the transmission selector lever to
position D, R or N without depressing the brake pedal.
X
Depress the brake pedal. Vehicle
Not in 'P' The driver's door is open and the transmission is in position
R, N
or D.
A warning tone also sounds.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).Service Required
Do Not Shift Gears You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position
D is selected:
X Drive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the
transmission from position D.
If transmission position R, N or P is selected:
X Notify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service. Only Shift
to 'P' when
Vehicle is
Stationary The vehicle is moving.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Shift the transmission to position P.N The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid. M The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Y page 154).
X Close the hood. C At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all the doors. Display messages
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsJ
Trunk Partition
Open The trunk partition is open.
X
Close the trunk partition (Y page 89). D
Power Steering
Malfunction See
Operator's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely:
carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do
not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. *
Close Center
Compartment The stowage space under the armrest is open. The interior motion
sensor is not armed.
X
Close the stowage space under the armrest ( Y page 475).Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. K
Decrease Speed You wanted to open the roof while the vehicle was in motion.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the roof (Y page 87). K
Vario-Roof
Lowering The roof is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are
depressurized.
X
Fully open or close the roof (Y page 87). K
Open/Close Vario-
Roof Completely The roof is not locked.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Push or pull the roof switch until the roof is fully open or closed
(Y page 87). K The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Start the engine.252
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Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsStart Engine See
Operator's Manual
The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. The
roof
drive
has been switched off automatically for safety reasons.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten
minutes.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure ( Y page 87).¥
Check Washer Fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped
below the minimum.
X
Add washer fluid ( Y page 499).SmartKey
Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsÂ
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
Use the correct SmartKey. Â
Take
Your
Key from
Ignition The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
X
Remove the SmartKey. Â
Obtain a New Key The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Â
Replace
Key
Battery The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.
X
Change the batteries ( Y page 71).Â
Don't Forget Your
Key The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds and
is only a reminder.
You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off.
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock.
X
Remember to take the KEYLESS-GO key with you when you
leave the vehicle. Display messages
253
On-board computer and displays Z