center console MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS ROADSTER 2016 Owners Manual

see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 41
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 475
Buttons on the COMAND control-
ler ........................................................ 295
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 32
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 389
see Telephone
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 397
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 397
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 397
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Car pool lanes .................................... 323
Care
Car wash ........................................ 542
Carpets .......................................... 548
Display ........................................... 546
Exhaust pipe .................................. 546
Exterior lights ................................ 545
Gear or selector lever .................... 547
Interior ........................................... 546
Matte finish ................................... 544
Night View Assist Plus ................... 547
Notes ............................................. 541
Paint .............................................. 543
Plastic trim .................................... 547
Power washer ................................ 543
Rear view camera .......................... 546
Roof lining ...................................... 548
Seat belt ........................................ 548
Seat cover ..................................... 548
Sensors ......................................... 546
Steering wheel ............................... 547 Trim pieces .................................... 547
Washing by hand ........................... 542
Wheels ........................................... 544
Windows ........................................ 545
Wiper blades .................................. 545
Wooden trim .................................. 547
Category list (music search) ............ 454
CD
Copy protection ............................. 454
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 450
General information ....................... 454
Inserting ........................................ 446
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 491
Mode, switching to ........................ 448
Multisession .................................. 453
Notes on discs ............................... 454
Pause function ............................... 449
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 491
Safety notes .................................. 446
Selecting a media type .................. 449
Selecting a track ............................ 449
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 298
CD mode
Playb
ack options ........................... 452
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 229
CD/DVD
Inserting ........................................ 447
Removing ....................................... 447
Center console
Lower section .................................. 45
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 46
Upper section .................................. 44
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 234
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 82
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 347
Change-of-direction phase ............. 347
Preparation phase ......................... 347
Changing the character set .............. 304
Channel presets ................................ 438
Characters
Changing the character set ............ 302
Index7

Coolant (engine)Checking the level ........................ .539
Display message ............................ 255
Filling capacity ............................... 607
Important safety notes .................. 606
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 36
Temperature gauge ........................ 223
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ...............454
Copyright ............................................. 37
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes .............................1 26
Country-specific information (nav-
igation) ............................................... 376
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 129
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 180
Deactivating ................................... 182
Display message ............................ 263
Driving system ............................... 180
Function/notes .............................1 80
Important safety notes .................. 180
Setting a speed .............................. 181
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 181
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 518
Important safety notes .................. 518
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 35
Customer Relations Department ....... 35
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 457
Data medium
CD/DVD ........................................ 454
MP3 ............................................... 453
Date format, setting .......................... 308
Day design, setting ........................... 308 Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes .............................1 22
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Declarations of conformity ................. 34
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 234
Interior lighting .............................. 234
Deleting
Call lists ......................................... 398
Destination
Assigning to an address book
entry .............................................. 364
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ................... 352
Entering a destination by address .. 324Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 331
Entering a point of interest ............ 336
Entering using geo-coordinates ..... 332
Entering using Mercedes-Benz
Apps .............................................. 332
Saving ............................................ 363
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 330
Selecting from the list of last des-
tinations ......................................... 330
Selecting storage options .............. 364
Storing after destination entry ....... 364
Storing during route guidance ....... 364
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 365
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 329
Previous destinations .................... 366
Diagnostics connection ......................34
Dialing anumber (telephone) ...........389
Digital speedometer ......................... 226
DISC button
Activating audio CD or MP3 mode .. 448
Activating Bluetooth
®Audio .......... 465
Switchi ng on the Media Interfa
ce .. 468
Switching to the MUSIC REGIS-
TER ................................................ 458
Index9

SoundSwitching on/off ........................... 297
Sound menu ....................................... 298
Sound mode ....................................... 300
Sound settings
Calling up the sound menu ............ 298
Surround sound ............................. 299
Treble and bass ............................. 298
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Specialist workshop ............................34
Speed dial list
Saving a phone book entry ............ 399
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 226
In the Instrument cluster ................. 41
Segments ...................................... 222
Selecting the display unit ............... 232
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 305
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................7 6
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 54
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 153
Station search ................................... 438
STEER CONTROL .................................. 79
Steering (display message) .............. 267
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Button overview ............................... 43
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 223
Cleaning ......................................... 547
Important safety notes .................. 114
Paddle shifters ............................... 164
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........164Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Sto

pwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 439
Stowage areas ................................... 514
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................5 15
Center console .............................. 515
Center console (rear) ..................... 516
Cup holders ................................... 518
Eyeglasses compartment ...............5 15
Glove box ....................................... 514
Important safety information ......... 514
Rear ............................................... 516
Stowage net ................................... 516
Stowage net ....................................... 516
Stowage space
Umbrella holder .............................5 15
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 518
Street View ........................................ 333
Summer tires ..................................... 570
Sun visor ............................................ 519
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 34
Surround sound ................................. 299
Surround sound (harman/kardon
®
surround sound system) Notes ............................................. 299
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Suspension settings
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 95
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 198
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 146
Switching between picture for-
mats (TV, video) ................................. 475
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................3 09
Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
Index23

Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
30Introduction

Cockpit................................................. 40
Instrument cluster ..............................41
Multifunction steering wheel .............43
Center console .................................... 44
Overhead control panel ......................47
Door control panel .............................. 48
39
At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:COMAND293
;cSeat heating112
=sSeat ventilation113
?ÒAIRSCARF114
AcPARKTRONIC199
B£Hazard warning
lamps
126
FunctionPage
C4 PASSENGER AIR BAG
ON/OFF indicator lamp
51
Då ESP®(except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
74
è ECO start/stop but-
ton (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles)
155
44Center console
At a glance

Center console, lower section (except Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment515
Cup holder518
Ashtray520
;COMAND controller294
=Seat adjustment316
?Favorites button311
ARoof switch101
BOpens/closes the side win-
dows
98
CExtends/retracts the wind
screen
104
DStowage compartment with
Media Interface
515
Cigarette lighter520
Socket521
ESelects park position159
FèStart/Stop button155
FunctionPage
GShows the driving condi-
tions menu in the COMAND
display (vehicles with
Active Body Control)
196
HÉAdjusts the vehicle
level (vehicles with Active
Body Control)
194
IAdjusts the suspension set-
tings
193
Sets the suspension tuning
(vehicles with Active Body
Control)
195
JÚ Selects the drive pro-
gram/program selector
button
163
KTransmission positions162
LSelector lever159
Center console45
At a glance

Center console, lower section (Mercedes-AMG vehicles)
FunctionPage
:Stowage compartment515
Cup holder518
Ashtray520
;COMAND controller294
=Seat adjustment316
?Favorites button311
ARoof switch101
BOpens/closes the side win-
dows
98
CExtends/retracts the wind
screen
104
DStowage compartment with
Media Interface
515
Cigarette lighter520
Socket521
FunctionPage
ESelects park position159
FDrive program selector163
GßAMG button (drive
program or calls up/stores
suspension tuning)
164
Hà Sets the suspension
tuning
197
Iå ESP®74
JTransmission positions162
KSelector lever159
46Center console
At a glance

XTo close fully:pull the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
XTo interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the corresponding button again.
iYou can continue to operate the side win-
dows after you switch off the engine. This
function is available for up to five minutes
or until the driver's or front-passenger door
is opened.
Opening/closing the rear side windows
XTo open: open the front side window on the
corresponding side (
Ypage 97).
XPress the corresponding switch again and
release.
The corresponding rear side window opens
fully.
XTo stop the rear side windows: briefly
pull the corresponding switch up and
release.
XTo close: close the front side window on
the corresponding side (
Ypage 97).
XPull the respective switch and hold it.
The corresponding rear side window will
continue to close until you release the
switch.
Opening and closing all side windows
Using the switch on the center console
You can use the switch on the center console
to close all side windows simultaneously.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover.
XTo open all side windows: press but-
ton :to the point of resistance.
XTo open all side windows fully: press
switch :beyond the point of resistance.
All side windows open simultaneously.
iIf, after opening the windows, you close
one side window using the switch in the
door control panel:
Rthe front side window closes first and
Rthen the corresponding rear side window
closes.
XTo close all side windows: pull switch:.
All side windows begin the closing proce-
dure simultaneously. The rear side win-
dows close after the front side windows.
XMake sure that all the side windows are
fully closed.
Using the SmartKey
GWARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
parts of the body could be trapped in the clos-
ing area when a side window is being closed.
There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. Make sure that no body parts are in
close proximity during the closing procedure.
If someone is trapped:
XRelease the &button immediately.
XPress and hold the %button until the
side windows open again.
98Side windows
Opening and closing

Rthere is sufficient clearance, as the roof
swings upwards.
Rthere is sufficient clearance behind the
vehicle, as the trunk lid swings back-
wards beyond the bumper.
Rthe trunk is only loaded to below the
trunk partition.
Rthe trunk partition is not pushed up by
the load.
Rthe trunk partition is closed.
Rthe trunk lid is closed.
Rthe outside temperature is above 5 ‡
(Ò15 †).
You could otherwise damage the roof,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle.
iVehicle dimensions when opening/clos-
ing the roof (
Ypage 608).
iMake sure that the roof and rear window
are clean and dry before opening the roof.
Otherwise, water or dirt could enter the
vehicle interior or trunk.
Opening and closing using the roof
switch
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts
could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, trunk lid or side windows. There
is a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
Opening and closing
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Ypage 171).
XClose the trunk partition (Ypage 103).
XClose the trunk lid.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
Roof switch :is located under the cover.
XTo open : pull roof switch :until the entire
roof is stowed away in the trunk.
You see the Vario-Roof in Operation
message in the multifunction display. Once
the opening procedure is complete, the
message disappears and a tone will sound.
All of the side windows open.
XTo close: press and hold soft-top switch :
until the soft top is fully closed.
You see the Vario-Roof in Operation
message in the multifunction display. Once
the opening procedure is complete, the
message disappears and a tone will sound.
All of the side windows open.
XTo close all side windows, pull the switch
under the cover of the center console
(
Ypage 98).
Roof101
Opening and closing
Z