headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER 2013 Owners Manual

AIRSCARF
Setting the vents
...........................132
Switching on/off ........................... 101
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 131
Important safety notes .................. 131
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting the AIRSCARF vents ..........132
Setting the center air vents ...........131
Setting the side air vents ............... 131
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........101
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative route ............................... 327
Ambient lighting Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 217
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 148
SETUP ............................................ 148
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 220
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 480
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 214
ASSYST PLUS Notes ............................................. 500
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 65
Function ........................................... 65
Switching off the alarm .................... 65
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 214
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 194
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 411
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................ 424
Pause function ............................... 426
Playback options ........................... 430
Safety notes .................................. 421Setting the audio format ................
430
Stop function ................................. 426
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD
..................................... 430
Video DVD ..................................... 458
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 211
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 238
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 140
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 140
Automatic headlamp mode ..............110
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............146
Automatic drive program ............... 149
Changing gear ............................... 146
Display message ............................ 250
Driving tips .................................... 146
Emergency running mode ..............152
Engaging the park position ............ 144
Kickdown ....................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................150
Overview ........................................ 143
Problem (malfunction) ...................152
Program selector button ................147
Pulling away ................................... 138
Selector lever ................................ 143
Shift ranges ................................... 149
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 148
Transmission position display ........ 145
Transmission positions .................. 146
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 152
Autostore ........................................... 414
AUX (audio) Notes/socket ................................ 451
Switching to ................................... 451
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 459
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 459
Switching to ................................... 459 Index
5

H
Handbrake see Parking brake

HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 80
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ......................113
Head bags Display message ............................ 232
Operation ......................................... 42
Heading up (navigation) ...................344
Headlamps Adding fluid to cleaning system .....499
Cleaning system (function) ............ 113
Cleaning system (notes) ................564
Fogging up ..................................... 115
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........101
Head restraints see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 236
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Hill start assist .................................. 138
HOLD function Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ............................. 176
Home address
Entering and saving .......................304
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 304
Hood
Closing ........................................... 497
Display message ............................ 251
Opening ......................................... 496
Hydroplaning ..................................... 161 I
Ignition lock see Key positions




Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 333
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview ........................................ 205
Warning and indicator lamps .........255
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 205
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interface (USB, iPod ®
)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 116
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Emergency lighting ........................ 116
Manual control ............................... 116
Overview ........................................ 115
Reading lamp ................................. 115
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 217
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 308
Entering ......................................... 307
Internet
Calling up the carousel view .......... 402
Conditions for access .................... 385
Entering the URL ............................ 402
Favorites manager ......................... 408
Favorites menu .............................. 408
Menu functions .............................. 405
Opening favorites .......................... 407
Selecting favourites ....................... 403 Index
13

iPod
®
Alphabetical track selection .......... 450
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 446
Selecting a category/playlist
.........448
iTunes ®
............................................... 450J
Jack Storage location ............................ 508
Using ............................................. 549
Jump start (engine) ............................. 33
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 516K
Key see SmartKey


KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............ 85
Display message ............................ 253
Locking ............................................ 69
Start/Stop button .......................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 137
Unlocking ......................................... 69
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 135
SmartKey ....................................... 135
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 147
Manual drive program ....................151
Knee bag .............................................. 41L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist


Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 323
Presentation .................................. 323
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................220
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 56
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 237Light function, active
Display message ............................ 237
Lighting
see Lights


Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 218
Active light function .......................113
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 110
Cornering light function .................113
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Fog lamps ...................................... 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 113
High beam flasher .......................... 112
High-beam headlamps ...................112
Light switch ................................... 108
Low-beam headlamps .................... 109
Parking lamps ................................ 109
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 217
Standing lamps .............................. 111
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 217
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 216
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 109
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 217
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........217
Turn signals ................................... 112
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......238
Load/eject button ............................. 421
Loading aid (trunk) Raising/lowering the roof .............. 477
Locking
see Central locking 14
Index

Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 76
Emergency locking ...........................
77
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 75
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 218
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 235
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 109
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support ................................. 287M
M+S tires ............................................ 528
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .........................92
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS


Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 342
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 345
City model ..................................... 347
Geo-coordinate display .................. 345
Heading ......................................... 344
Information in the display ..............345
Map settings .................................. 343
Moving ........................................... 343
North orientation ........................... 344
Notes ............................................. 342
Point of interest symbols ............... 344
Road display .................................. 345
Saving the crosshair position ......... 343
Showing the map data version ....... 352
Topographical map ........................ 347
Updating ........................................ 353
Updating process ........................... 353
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 502mbrace
Call priority

.................................... 489
Display message ............................ 230
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 489
Downloading routes .......................492
Emergency call .............................. 487
Geo fencing ................................... 493
Important safety notes .................. 485
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 491
MB info call button ........................ 488
Remote vehicle locking .................. 491
Roadside Assistance button .......... 488
Search & Send ............................... 490
Self-test ......................................... 486
Speed alert .................................... 493
System .......................................... 486
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 493
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 492
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 490
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 70
Locking vehicle ................................ 77
Unlocking the driver's door ..............76
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection .......... 450
Basic menu .................................... 447
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 446
Connection options ....................... 445
iPod ®
............................................. 445
Mode ............................................. 445
MP3 player .................................... 446
Notes for the MP3 player ...............451
Playback options ........................... 450
Selecting categories ...................... 448
Selecting folders ............................ 448
Selecting music files ...................... 448
Selecting playlists ..........................448
Switching to ................................... 447
USB mass storage device .............. 445
Media list ........................................... 426
Memory card (audio) ......................... 212
Memory function ............................... 105
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 223 Index
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Mirrors
Rear-view mirror
X
Anti-glare mode: flick anti-glare lever :
forwards or back. Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors G
WARNING
The exterior mirrors reduce the size of the
image. Objects are actually closer than they
appear. You

could misjudge the distance from
vehicles driving behind and cause an
accident, e.g. when changing lane. For this
reason, make sure of the actual distance from
the vehicle driving behind by glancing over
your shoulder. X
Make
sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
X Press button : for the left-hand exterior
mirror or button ; for the right-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp in the corresponding
button lights up in red.
The indicator lamp goes out again after
some time. You can adjust the selected
mirror using adjustment button = as long
as the indicator lamp is lit.
X Press adjustment button = up, down, to
the right or to the left.
The exterior

mirror must be set to a position
that provides you with a good overview of
traffic conditions.
The convex exterior mirrors provide a larger
field of vision.
The exterior

mirrors are automatically heated
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low.
Exterior mirror out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X
Move the exterior mirror into the correct
position manually.
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can

adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 103). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
G
WARNING
If incident light from headlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror, for

instance, by luggage piled too high
in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic anti-
glare function will not operate.
Incident light could then blind you. This may
distract you from the traffic conditions and,
as a result, you may cause an accident. Mirrors
103
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on
the
driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and

storing the parking positionUsing reverse gear
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior
mirror

in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press button ; for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the preset parking position.
X Use adjustment button = to adjust the
exterior mirror

to a position that allows you
to see the rear wheel and the curb.
The parking position is stored. i
If you shift the transmission to another
position, the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side returns to the driving
position.
Using the memory button
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror

in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. This setting can be
stored using memory button M ?.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position 2 in the ignition lock.
X With the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side activated, use adjustment
button = to adjust the exterior mirror. In
the exterior mirror, the rear wheel and the
curb should be visible.
X Press memory button M ? and

one of the
arrows on adjustment button = within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position
setting X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button ;.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph
(15 km/h)
R if you press button :

for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side 104
Mirrors
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please
note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 31).Exterior lighting
Important safety notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on

even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. Driving abroad
Conversion to symmetrical low beam Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the
opposite

side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Conversion to asymmetrical low beam
after returning Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again. Light switch
Operation !
If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the
T parking lamps
for several

hours. If possible, switch on the
X right or the W left standing lamp. 1
W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog
lamps)
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
The turn signals, high-beam headlamps and
the high-beam

flasher are operated using the
combination switch (Y page 112).
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.108
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

Low-beam headlamps
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog
lamps)
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L.
The L indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Parking lamps 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting 4Ã
Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog
lamps)
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
T.
Daytime running lamps Daytime running lamps in Canada
1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog
lamps)
The daytime running lamps function is
required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore
be deactivated.
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
With the

engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if

you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running Exterior lighting
109
Lights and windshield wipers

lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in high ambient light
brightness: if you turn the light switch
to T, the daytime running lamps and the
parking lamps are switched on.
If
the
engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Daytime running lamps in the USA 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog
lamps)
In the USA, the daytime running lamps are
deactivated upon delivery from the factory.
X To activate: activate the daytime running
lamps function in the on-board computer
(Y page 216).
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
With the

engine running: depending on the
ambient light, the daytime running lamps or
the low-beam headlamps are switched on.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up. If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to L, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
Automatic headlamp mode
G
WARNING
If the light switch is set to Ã,
the
low-beam
headlamps will not come on automatically if
it is foggy. This could endanger you and
others. Therefore, turn the light switch to
L in fog.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times. 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog
lamps)
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to Ã.
SmartKey in

position 1 in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
With the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime running lamps
function in the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam 110
Exterior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers

headlamps are switched on or off
automatically
depending
on the brightness
of the ambient light.
When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the L indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Front fog lamps G
WARNING
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn

the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Your vehicle may
otherwise not be visible and you could
endanger yourself and others. 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog
lamps)
X To switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the SmartKey

in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to L or Ã. X
Press the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the front fog lamps: press
the N button.
The green N indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Only vehicles with front fog lamps have the
fog lamps function.
Standing lamps 1W
Left-hand standing lamps
2X Right-hand standing lamps
3T Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
4Ã Automatic headlamp mode/daytime
running lamps
5L Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
BR Fog lamps (vehicles with front fog
lamps)
If you switch on the standing lamps, the
parking lamps on one side of the vehicle are
lit dimly.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is
in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to W (left-hand

side
of the vehicle) or X (right-hand side of
the vehicle). Exterior lighting
111
Lights and windshield wipers Z