immobilizer MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER 2013 Owners Manual

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
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Tires/wheels .................................
552
Vehicle data
................................... 565
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 489
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
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................364
Accepting a call ............................. 213
Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 277
Calling (outgoing call) ....................365
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) ..................... 359
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......362
Display message ............................ 252
Ending an active call ...................... 368
Entering a number .........................365
Entering phone numbers ................ 365
External authorization
(Bluetooth ®
) ................................... 361
Function restrictions ...................... 358
General notes ................................ 357
Incoming call ................................. 364
Making a call ................................. 367
Making a call via speed dial ...........365
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 212
Number from the phone book ........ 213
Operating options .......................... 357
Overview ........................................ 357
Overview of functions ....................366
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 364Redialing
........................................ 213
Rejecting/accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 367
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 213
Rejecting a call .............................. 364
Safety notes .................................. 357
Sending DTMF tones ......................
366
Single call ...................................... 366
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 366
Text messages (SMS) .................... 375
Toggling ......................................... 368
Using the telephone ....................... 364
see Bluetooth ®

Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 363
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 365
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 365
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 205
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 220
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 220
Outside temperature ...................... 206
Setting (climate control) ................ 127
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 377
Deleting ......................................... 377
Inbox .............................................. 376
Information and requirements .......375
Reading .......................................... 376
Reading aloud ................................ 376
Storing sender in address book ..... 377
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 377
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........65
Immobilizer ...................................... 65
Time
Setting ........................................... 290
Setting summer/standard time ..... 290
Setting the format .........................290
Setting the time ............................. 289
Setting the time/date format ........ 290
Setting the time zone ..................... 290
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................220 Index
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permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use
the device in any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
STEER CONTROL
STEER CONTROL
helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.
This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake
R the vehicle starts to skid
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will not receive
steering support from STEER CONTROL.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO:
switch
the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100
(in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp

: flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk
R the hood
R the glove box
R the stowage space under the armrest
R a stowage compartment in the rear
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press

the % or & button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. Theft deterrent locking system
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Safety Z

Vehicles with automatic transmission
X
Vehicles with a SmartKey: move the
transmission to position P.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the
Start/Stop button (
Y page 135).
The engine stops and all the indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster go out.
When the driver's door is closed, this
corresponds to key position 1. When the
driver's door is open, this corresponds to
key position 0(Y page 135).
If you try to switch off the engine when the
transmission is not in position P, a message
appears in

the multifunction display. A signal
sounds.
i The engine can be turned off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for three seconds.
This function operates independently from
the ECO start/stop automatic engine
switch-off function. Electric parking brake
General notes G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from

the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could
release the parking brake and/or shift the
automatic transmission out of park position
P, either of which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
i The electric parking brake performs a
function test at regular intervals while the
engine is switched off. The sounds that can
be heard while this is occurring are normal. Engaging and releasing manually
X
To engage: push handle :.
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
i The electric parking brake can also be
applied when the SmartKey is removed.
X To release: switch on the ignition.
X Pull handle :.
The red F (USA only) or ! (Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.
i The electric parking brake can only be
released:
R if the SmartKey is in position 1 in the
ignition lock or
R if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button.
Applying automatically The electric parking brake is applied
automatically:
R
if DISTRONIC PLUS brings the vehicle to a
standstill or
R if the
HOLD function is keeping the vehicle
stationary
In addition, at least one of the following
conditions must be fulfilled: Parking
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Driving and parking Z