manual transmission MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER 2014 Owners Manual

Assistance display (on-board
computer)
.......................................... 161
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........221
Hiding a service message ..............220
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 221
Service message ............................ 220
Special service requirements ......... 221
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................75
Function .......................................... .75
Switching off the alarm ....................75
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................161
Display message ............................ 163
Function/notes ............................. 148
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....161
Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 163
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 125
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................125
Automatic headlamp mode ......107, 108
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............126
Automatic drive program ...............126
Changing gea r............................... 126
Display message ............................ 163
Driving tips .................................... 126
Emergency running mode ..............126
Kickdown ....................................... 126
Manual drive program ....................126
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............126
Overview ........................................ 126
Problem (malfunction) ...................126
Program selector button ................126
Pulling away ................................... 124Selector lever
................................ 126
Starting the engine ........................123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......126
Transmission position displa y........ 126
Transmission positions ..................126
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 126 B
Back button ....................................... 197
BAS (Brake Assist System) .................67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 80
Important safety notes ....................80
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 233
Important safety notes ..................231
Jump starting ................................. 235
Overview ........................................ 231
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Bottle holder ...................................... 206
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 167
Notes ............................................. 276
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 163
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................276
Display message ............................ 164
Driving tips .................................... 131
High-performance brake system ....131
Important safety notes ..................131
Maintenance .................................. 131
Warning lamp ................................. 177 Index
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KEYLESS-GO
.................................. 163
Lights ............................................ .163
Safety systems .............................. 164
SmartKey ....................................... 163
Tires ............................................... 174
Vehicle .......................................... .175
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Distance recorder ............................. 161
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....184
DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control lever .......................135
Deactivating ................................... 138
Display message ............................ 163
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 138
Driving tips .................................... 139
Function/notes ............................. 133
Important safety notes ..................134
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 138
Warning lamp ................................. 184
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 161
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .84
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .78
Control panel ................................... 42
Display message ............................ 163
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................84
Important safety notes ....................83
Opening (from inside) ......................84
Overview .......................................... 83
Drinking and driving .........................131
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 126
Display ........................................... 126
Manual .......................................... .126
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 126
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........161
Drive program selector .....................126Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................221
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 106
Driving on flooded roads ..................131
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .68
Electronic brake force distributio n... 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .69
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....69
Important safety information ...........66
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .73
STEER CONTROL ............................. 74
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................153
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 143
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 142
Active Driving Assistance package 153
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............156
Active Parking Assist .....................145
Adaptive Damping System .............141
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................148
Cruise control ................................ 132
Display message ............................ 173
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 133
HOLD function ............................... 140
Night View Assist Plus ...................149
PARKTRONIC ................................. 144
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........141
Rear view camera .......................... 147
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................131
Automatic transmission .................126
Brakes ........................................... 131
Break-in period .............................. 120
Checking brake lining thickness ....131
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 139
Downhill gradient ........................... 131
Drinking and driving .......................131
Driving abroad ............................... 1068
Index

Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................30
Important safety notes ....................29
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................27
Outside temperature display ...........160
Overhead control panel ......................41 P
Paint code number ............................274
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...222
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Parking ............................................... 130
Important safety notes ..................130
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 102
Rear view camera .......................... 147
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................145
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 163
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 108
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................145
Driving system ............................... 144
Function/notes ............................. 144
Important safety notes ..................144
Problem (malfunction) ...................145
Range of the sensors .....................144
Warning displa y............................. 145
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................56
Problems (malfunction) .................. 170
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 51
Phone book see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .223
Power closing feature .........................84
Power washers .................................. 222Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 167
Operation ........................................ .57
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................161
Display message ............................ 167
Function/notes ................................ 73
Warning lamp ................................. 184
Program selector button ..................126
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 26
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 124 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........30 R
RACE START Important safety notes ..................141
RACETIMER (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................161
Display message ............................ 163
Radio
Selecting a station .........................161
see separate operating instructions
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................30
Reading lamp ..................................... 110
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 163
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................222
Function/notes ............................. 147
Switching on/off ........................... 14814
Index

Removing the towing eye
...............239
With the rear axle raised ................239
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......239
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............240
Important safety notes ..................237
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Manual 188
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 126
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................240
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .223
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 161
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 161
Resetting (on-board computer) ......161
Trunk
Emergency release ..........................89
Important safety notes ....................84
Locking separately ...........................88
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 88
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 86
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....................86
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 85
Overview .......................................... 84
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 163
Opening/closing .............................. 84
Opening dimensions ......................279
Power closing feature ......................84
Trunk load (maximum) ......................279
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 163
General notes .................................. 93
Installing .......................................... 94
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Removing ......................................... 94
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 163
Switching on/off ........................... 108Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Umbrella holder ................................. 204
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................84
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84 V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........206
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 31
Data acquisition ............................... 32
Display message ............................ 175
Equipment ....................................... 27
Individual settings ..........................161
Limited Warranty ............................. 31
Loading .......................................... 253
Locking (in an emergency) ...............84
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 267
Maintenance .................................... 28
Parking for a long period ................ 131
Pulling away ................................... 124
Raising ........................................... 265
Reporting problems .........................31
Securing from rolling away ............264
Towing away .................................. 237
Tow-starting ................................... 237
Transporting .................................. 240
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........84
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................78
Vehicle data ................................... 279
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 279
Vehicle dimensions ...........................279
Vehicle emergency locking ................84
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............274 Index
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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 30).SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be
unintentionally turned in the ignition lock. This
could cause the engine to be switched off.
There is a risk of an accident.
Do not attach any heavy or large objects to
the SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings
before inserting the SmartKey into the
ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey:
R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
:
& To lock the vehicle
; F To unlock the trunk lid
= % To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the%
button. 78
SmartKeyOpening and closing

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The engine can no
longer be started using
the SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 233).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 235).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine can no
longer be started using
KEYLESS-GO. The
SmartKey is in the
vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X
Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of
parking position P.
R shift the manual transmission into neutral.
R starting the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. Doors
83Opening and closing Z

G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Unlocking and opening doors from the
inside
R Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle
from the inside
R Automatic locking feature
R Servo locks
R Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical
key)
R Locking the vehicle (mechanical key) Trunk
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury,
particularly in the event of sudden braking or
a sudden change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
! Only close the trunk once the roof is
lowered completely. Otherwise, you could
damage the roof.
If you close the trunk lid before the roof is
lowered completely, the loading aid switch
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 279).
i When the soft top is open, you can use
the loading aid (Y page 204) to raise the
folded soft top when loading it into the
trunk. For this purpose, you can also open
the trunk partition.
The trunk partition must be closed again
after loading. Otherwise, the soft top can
no longer be closed.
You can unlock the trunk lid if the vehicle is
stationary and the roof is completely open or
closed. 84
TrunkOpening and closing

lock and the SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
i You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N.
X Press the Start/Stop button once
(Y page 121).
The engine starts. Pulling away
Automatic transmission G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position Dor
R, the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position Dor R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
i It is only possible to shift the transmission
from position Pto the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then is
the shift lock released.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X Release the electric parking brake, see
Digital Operator's Manual.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
! If a warning tone sounds and the
Release Park. Brake Release Park. Brake message appears
in the multifunction display, the parking
brake is still applied. Release the parking
brake. i
The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Y page 161).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could roll
away. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
X Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
The vehicle is then held for about a second.
X Pull away.
Hill start assist is not active if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or on
a downhill gradient.
R the transmission is in position N.
R the parking brake is applied.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning. 124
DrivingDriving and parking

Problems with the engine
You can find information about this in the Digital Operator's Manual. Automatic transmission
Selector lever
Overview of transmission positions !
If the engine speed is too high or if the
vehicle is rolling, do not shift the
transmission directly from Dto R, from R
to Dor directly to P.
Do not open the driver's door while the
vehicle is in motion. At low speeds in
transmission position Dor R, park position
P is otherwise engaged automatically.
The transmission could be damaged. Selector lever
j
Park position
k Reverse gear
i Neutral
h Drive
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Engaging park position P
R Engaging reverse gear R
R Shifting to neutral N
R Neutral N with ECO start/stop function
activated
R Shifting to transmission position D
R Transmission position D with ECO start/
stop function activated Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual
In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R Important safety notes
R Transmission position and drive program
display
R Transmission positions
R Changing gear
R Driving tips
R Program selector button
R Steering wheel paddle shifters
R Automatic drive program
R Problems with the transmission Manual drive program
General information In this drive program, you can permanently
change gear yourself by using the steering
wheel paddle shifters. The transmission must
be in position
D.
i As well as this permanent drive program
M, you can also activate temporary drive
program M, see the Digital Operator's
Manual.
Switching on the manual drive program Manual drive program
Mis different from
drive program Swith regard to spontaneity,
responsiveness and smoothness of gear
changes.
You can select manual drive program Mwith
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 126
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transmission is in position
D. The selected
gear appears in the multifunction display.
X Press the program selector button
repeatedly until Mappears in the
multifunction display, see Digital
Operator's Manual.
X AMG vehicles: turn the drive program
selector until Mappears in the
multifunction display, see Digital
Operator's Manual.
Upshifting X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter, see the Digital Operator's Manual.
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.
Shift recommendation The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The
recommended gear is shown in the
multifunction display.
X Shift to recommended gear ;according
to gearshift recommendation :when
shown in the multifunction display of the
instrument cluster.
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.
:
Gear indicator
; Upshift indicator
Before the engine speed reaches the red area,
an upshift indicator will be shown in the
multifunction display.
X If the color in the speedometer
multifunction display changes to red and
the UP UPdisplay message is shown, shift up
a gear.
Information in the Digital Operator's
Manual In the Digital Operator's Manual you will find
information on the following topics:
R
Downshifting
R Kickdown
R Switching off the manual drive program Refueling
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling. Refueling
127Driving and parking Z