manual transmission 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

Setting the specified minimum
distance .........................................
172
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Dolby ®
Digital
.................................... 278
Doors Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Display message ............................ 251
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking .......................76
Important safety notes .................... 74
Opening (from inside) ......................75
Overview .......................................... 74
Power closing feature ......................76
Drinking and driving .........................157
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 149
Display ........................................... 145
Manual ........................................... 150
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 220
Drive program selector ..................... 147
Driver's door see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving on flooded roads ..................161
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............58
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 58
Electronic brake force distribution ... 62
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 59
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 60
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 65Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist
.................195
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 195
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 199
Active Parking Assist .....................186
Adaptive Damping System ............. 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 194
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 241
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
HOLD function ............................... 175
PARKTRONIC ................................. 183
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........177
Rear view camera .......................... 190
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 159
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 134
Checking brake lining thickness ....160
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving .......................157
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Exhaust check ............................... 158
Fuel ................................................ 157
General .......................................... 156
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 159
Pedals ............................................ 157
Snow chains .................................. 529
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 158
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 432
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 428
Inserting ........................................ 421
Notes on discs ............................... 43210
Index

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
19

Removing the towing eye
...............519
With the rear axle raised
................519
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 520
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 520
Important safety notes .................. 518
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 427
Selecting using the number
keypad ........................................... 427
Traffic jam function ........................... 326
Traffic reports Calling up a list .............................. 335
Reading out on route ..................... 336
Real-time traffic report .................. 336
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 143
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 520
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 278
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 505
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 209
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 208
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 210
True Image™ ...................................... 280
Trunk Emergency release .......................... 83
Important safety notes .................... 77
Locking separately ...........................82
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 81
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 79
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 80
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 78
Overview .......................................... 77
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 251
Opening/closing .............................. 77Opening dimensions ......................
565
Power closing feature ......................76
Trunk load (maximum) ......................
565
Trunk partition Display message
............................ 252
General notes .................................. 89
Installing .......................................... 89
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Removing ......................................... 89
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 235
Switching on/off ........................... 112
TV
Automatic picture shutoff ..............452
Picture settings .............................. 453
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 278
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Umbrella holder ................................. 475
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................76
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 75
Updating the digital map

..................353
USB see Media Interface V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........479
Vehicle Correct use

...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 250
Equipment ....................................... 28
Individual settings ..........................215
Limited Warranty ............................. 32
Loading .......................................... 537
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 77
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 68
Lowering ........................................ 552
Maintenance .................................... 29
Parking for a long period ................ 156
Pulling away ................................... 138 Index
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Double-clutch function
When shifting down, the double-clutch
function is active regardless of the currently
selected drive program. The double-clutch
function reduces load change reactions and
is conducive to a sporty driving style. The
sound generated by the double-clutch
function depends on the drive program
selected.
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X
Vehicles for USA except AMG vehicles:
fully depress the accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Vehicles for Canada except AMG
vehicles: depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
Working on the vehicle G
WARNING
When working on the vehicle, engage the
parking brake and shift the automatic
transmission into park position P. Otherwise
the vehicle
could roll away which could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Program selector button
Selecting drive program Program selector button
Program selector button
: allows you to
choose between different driving
characteristics.
X Press program selector button :
repeatedly until the letter for the desired
gearshift program appears in the
multifunction display in the speedometer.
R
E Economy: comfortable, economical
driving
R S Sport: sporty driving style
R M Manual: manual gearshifting
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program E each time the
engine is started.
i For further

information on the "Automatic
drive program", see ( Y page 149).
Drive program for AMG vehicles Automatic transmission
147
Driving and parking Z

With the drive program selector switch, you
can choose from a range of different
transmission configurations or select the
RACE START drive mode.
X
Turn drive program selector : until the
desired drive program appears in the
multifunction display.
R
C Controlled Efficiency: comfortable
engine and transmission design that
provides for optimum fuel consumption
R S Sport: sporty engine and transmission
settings
R S+ SportPlus: extremely sporty engine
and transmission settings
R M Manual: manual gearshifting
R RS driving
mode RACE START: optimum
acceleration dynamics from a standstill
(SL 63 AMG only)
X Turn drive program selector switch : until
the desired drive program is shown in the
multifunction display.
The drive program indicator on the drive
program selector lights up red.
i The automatic transmission shifts to
automatic drive program C

each time the
engine is started.
i RS cannot be selected during normal
driving. For further information on RACE
START, see ( Y page 177).
AMG button (SETUP) You can save and call up the following
presettings with the AMG button:
R
Drive program (Y page 147)
R Suspension tuning X
To store: press and hold AMG button :
until you hear a tone.
X To call up: press AMG button :.
The stored drive program is selected.
X To display: briefly press AMG button :.
The multifunction

display shows the SETUP
in the AMG menu (Y page 220). Steering wheel paddle shifters
In the automatic drive program, you can
restrict or derestrict the shift range by using
the steering wheel paddle shifters
(Y page 149).
In
the

manual drive program, you can change
gear yourself by using the steering wheel
paddle shifters ( Y page 150).
i The full range of functions for the steering
wheel paddle shifters is available only once
operating temperature has been reached.
i You can only change gear with the
steering wheel paddle shifters when the
transmission is in position D. 148
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

Derestricting the shift range
X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter ;.
The shift range is derestricted.
Clearing the shift range restriction X
Pull and hold right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter ; until D is shown again in
the multifunction display.
or
X Use the selector lever to shift the
transmission to transmission position D.
The automatic
transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range X
Pull and hold left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter : until the function is
activated.
Depending on the selected drive program,
the automatic

transmission shifts to a gear
which allows ideal acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more
gears. Manual drive program
Switching on
the manual drive programManual drive program
M is different from
drive program S with regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes.
You can select manual drive program M with
the program selector button or the drive
program selector

(AMG vehicles ). In manual
drive program M, you can change gear using
the steering wheel paddle shifters if the
transmission is in position D. The selected
gear appears in the multifunction display.
X Press the program selector button until M
(Y page 147) appears in the multifunction
display. X
AMG vehicles: turn the drive program
selector until M

(Y page 147) appears in the
multifunction display.
Upshifting X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 148).
The automatic

transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
Before the engine speed reaches the red
area, an upshift indicator will be shown in
the multifunction display. :
Upshift indicator
; Gear indicator
X Shift up a gear if upshift symbol : appears
in the multifunction display.
AMG vehicles !
In manual

drive program M, the automatic
transmission does not shift up
automatically even when the engine
limiting speed for the current gear is
reached. When the engine limiting speed is
reached, the fuel supply is cut to prevent
the engine from overrevving. Always make
sure that the engine speed does not reach
the red area of the tachometer. There is
otherwise a risk of engine damage.
X If the display color of the multifunction
display changes to red and upshift
symbol : appears, shift up a gear.150
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

Downshifting
X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter (Y page 148).
The automatic
transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
Maximum acceleration
X Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter until the transmission selects the
optimum gear according to the speed.
i If you brake the vehicle or stop without
shifting down, the automatic transmission
will shift down to a gear that will allow the
vehicle to accelerate or pull away again.
Kickdown You can also use kickdown for maximum
acceleration in manual drive program
M.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
i AMG vehicles: it is not possible to use
kickdown in manual drive program M.
Switching off

the manual drive programX
Press the program selector button
(Y page 147) repeatedly until E or S
appears in the multifunction display.
X AMG vehicles: turn the drive program
selector until C, S or S+(Y page 147)
appears in the multifunction display. Automatic transmission
151Driving and parking 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
155
Driving and parking Z

As DISTRONIC PLUS transmits radar waves,
it can resemble the radar detectors of the
responsible authorities. You can refer to the
relevant chapter in the Operator's Manual if
questions are asked about this.
i
USA only:
This device has been approved
by the FCC as a "Vehicular Radar System".
The radar sensor is intended for use in an
automotive radar system only. Removing,
altering or tampering with the device will
void any warranties, and is not permitted
by the FCC. 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.
i Canada only: This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the
device will void any warranties and is not
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. Cruise control lever Cruise control lever
:
To store the current speed or a higher
speed
; To set the specified minimum distance
= To store the current speed or call up the
last stored speed
? To store the current speed or a lower
speed
A To deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating DISTRONIC PLUS; storing,
maintaining and calling up a speed Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When the DISTRONIC PLUS is switched on,
the vehicle can be braked. You should
therefore switch off the DISTRONIC PLUS if
the vehicle must be towed.
In order to activate DISTRONIC PLUS, the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
R the engine

must be started. It may take up
to two minutes after pulling away before
DISTRONIC PLUS is operational.
R your vehicle must not be secured by the
electric parking brake.
R ESP ®
must be activated.
R the transmission must be in position D.
R the driver's door must be closed when you
shift from P to D or your seat belt must be
fastened. Driving systems
167
Driving and parking Z