manual radio set 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
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Pulling away (automatic
transmission) .....................................
138Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........31 R
RACE START Important safety notes
..................177
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 220
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating ................. 218
Display message ............................ 242
Radio
Overview ........................................ 411
Selecting a station .........................211
Setting a station ............................ 413
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
Storing stations ............................. 414
Switching on .................................. 411
Switching wavebands ....................413
Read-aloud function .......................... 336
Reading lamp ..................................... 115
Real-time traffic reports ...................333
Rear lamps see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 504
Displaying the image .....................276
Function/notes ............................. 190
Switching on/off ........................... 191
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................103
Dipping (automatic) .......................103
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................129
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Receiving vCards ............................... 384
Redialing (telephone) ........................365
Refueling Fuel gauge ..................................... 205
Important safety notes .................. 152
Refueling process .......................... 153
see Fuel Remote control
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 482
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel


Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 240
Warning lamp ................................. 263
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 294
Resetting (factory settings) .............294
Residual heat (climate control) ........130
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........143
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 237
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....29
Roll bar Display message ............................ 231
Operation ......................................... 43
Roller sunblind .................................... 92
Roof Display message ............................ 252
Important safety notes .................... 86
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ............................................. 87
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .... 88
Overview .......................................... 86
Problem (malfunction) .....................94
Relocking ......................................... 88
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 506
Roof switch .......................................... 87
Route Estimated time of arrival ................ 328
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 330
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 328
Recording ...................................... 329
Route overview .............................. 328
Selecting an alternative route ........ 327 Index
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analog AM/FM stations remain in the
same position when selecting a station.
R broadcasting of
several program streams
over a single FM frequency (e.g. HD1,
HD2, etc.).
R clear, interference free reception
R FM: CD quality sound
AM: analog FM station sound quality
R the display of text-based information
(e.g. artist, track name) in the display
For further information on HD Radio™, visit
http://www.hdradio.com .
Switching wavebands You can switch the radio between the FM, AM
and WB wavebands.
:
Waveband submenu
X Option 1: press the $ function button
until the desired waveband is set.
i Repeatedly pressing this function button
switches through the wavebands in this
order: FM, AM, WB. You then call up
satellite radio mode. Pressing the button
again takes you back to FM radio mode.
X Option 2: select FM, AM or WB in the radio
display by

sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X The waveband submenu is opened.
X Select a waveband and press W to
confirm.
You will hear the last station played on the
selected waveband. The # dot shows the
currently selected waveband. Selecting a station Selecting stations via the station search
function
X
Press the E or F button.
or
X Turn cVd or slide XVY the COMAND
controller while the display/selection
window in the radio display is active.
Station search

scans up or down and stops
at the next station found.
Selecting stations via the station presets
X Quick setting: press a number key, e.g.
l.
X Directly in the station presets: select
Presets by sliding VÆ and turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
or
X When the display/selection window is
active, press W the COMAND controller.
The station preset memory appears. The
# dot indicates under which preset the
currently selected station is stored.
X Select a station by turning cVd and
pressing W to confirm or press a number
key, e.g. l.
Selecting stations by entering the
frequency manually
X Option 1: press the l button.
X Option 2: select
Radio
in the radio display
by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Enter Frequency and press W to
confirm.
Irrespective of the option chosen, an input
menu will appear.
X Enter a frequency using the number keys.
COMAND sets the frequency entered. Audio
413
COMAND Z

X
Select a preset by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press and hold
W until you hear a tone.
or
X Press and hold a number button, e.g.
n, until you hear a tone.
The channel is stored under the preset.
Storing channels automatically
This function automatically stores channels
with adequate reception in the preset
memory. Channels stored manually in the
preset memory will be overwritten.
X Option 1: press W the COMAND controller
when the display/selection window is
active.
X Select Autostore in
the presets by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Option 2: select Presets in the submenu
bar by sliding VÆ and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
X Select Autostore and

press W to confirm.
In both cases, COMAND searches for
channels that can be received. You will see
a message to this effect. The available
channels are automatically stored in the
preset positions.
X To cancel storing: select Cancel and
press W to confirm.
Selecting a channel from the preset list
X To call up the preset list: select
Presets by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The channel preset list appears.
X To set a channel: select a preset by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
or
X Press a number key, such as n.Displaying information
X
Select Info in the submenu bar by turning
cVd
the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Information on the currently received
program is displayed.
If available, you will see:
R the full channel name
R the artist

of the track that is currently being
played
R the track that is currently being played
X To return to the radio display: confirm
Info by pressing W.
X Slide ZV the COMAND controller up.
Displaying service information :
Provider's phone number (SIRIUS XM) or
Call Service Provider
; SIRIUS ID of your satellite receiver
The provider's customer service center is
available by

phone at any time to answer any
general questions or questions on the
versions available. 420
Audio
COMAND