MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

Opening/closing automatically from
the inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped dur-
ing automatic closing of the tailgate. In addi-
tion, people may be standing in the closing
area or may enter the closing area, e.g. chil-
dren, during the closing procedure. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of theclosing area during the closing process.
Release the remote operating switch imme-
diately if somebody becomes trapped. To re-
open the tailgate pull on the remote operating
switch. G
WARNING
The boot lid can be automatically opened or
closed even if the key is not in the vehicle. If
children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could activate the functions. There is a
risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
i Opening dimensions of the boot lid
(Y page 629).
Opening and closing X
To open: pull remote operating switch for
boot lid :until the boot lid opens.
X To close: press remote operating switch
for boot lid :until the boot lid is closed.
You can open and close the boot lid from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked. Locking the boot separately
The separate boot locking function is only
available in certain countries.
You can lock the boot separately. If you then
unlock the vehicle centrally, the boot remains locked and cannot be opened.
X Close the boot lid.
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 86). 1
Basic position
2 To lock
X Insert the emergency key element into the
boot lid lock as far as the stop.
X Turn the emergency key element clockwise
from position 1to position 2.
X Pull out the emergency key element.
X Insert emergency key element into the key
(Y page 86). 98
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Unlocking the boot (emergency key
element)
! The boot lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the boot lid.
If the boot cannot be unlocked with the key or
KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If you use the emergency key element to
unlock and open the boot lid, the anti-theft
alarm system will be triggered (Y page 79).
X Remove the emergency key element from
the key (Y page 86).
X Insert the emergency key element into the
boot lid lock as far as the stop. 1
Basic position
2 To unlock
X Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise from position 1as far as it will
go to position 2.
X Pull the boot lid handle.
The boot is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back to
position 1and remove it.
X Insert emergency key element into the key
(Y page 86).
i When you lock the vehicle (Y
page 93),
the boot is also locked. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side win- dow and the door frame as the side window
moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side win-
dow during the opening procedure. If some-
body becomes trapped, release the switch or pull the switch to close the side window again. G
WARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again. G
WARNING
Children could become trapped if they oper-
ate the side windows, particularly when unat- tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle. Side window reversing feature
The front side windows are equipped with an automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the upward movement of
one of the front side windows during the auto- matic closing process, the side window opens again automatically. During the manual clos-
ing process, the side window only opens
again automatically after the corresponding
switch is released. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid, not a substi-
tute for your attention when closing the side
window. Side windows
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G
WARNING
The reversing function does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small fin-
gers
R while resetting
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these sit-
uations. There is a risk of injury.
When closing, make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If someone
becomes trapped, press the switch to open
the side window again. Opening and closing the side win-
dows
Opening and closing the side windows
in the front The switches for the side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch for
the front-passenger side window on the front- passenger door.
The switches on the driver's door take prec-
edence. :
Left
; Right
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X To open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding button.
X To open fully: press the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic closing is started. X
To close manually: pull the corresponding
button and hold it.
X To close fully: pull the button beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic closing is started.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the corresponding switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after you switch off the engine. This
function remains active for five minutes or
until the driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
Opening/closing the rear side windows X
To open: open the front side window on the
corresponding side (Y page 100).
X Press the corresponding switch again and
release.
The corresponding rear side window opens
fully.
X To stop the rear side windows: briefly
pull the corresponding switch up and
release.
X To close: close the front side window on
the corresponding side (Y page 100).
X Pull 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 centre console Using the switch on the centre console, you
can close all side windows simultaneously.
X
Open the cover on the lower centre con-
sole.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover. 100
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X
To open all side windows: press
switch :to the point of resistance.
X To open all side windows fully: press
switch :beyond the point of resistance.
All side windows open simultaneously.
i If, after opening the windows, you close
one side window using the button in the
door control panel:
R the front side window closes first and
R then the corresponding rear side window
closes
X To 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.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
fully closed.
Using the key G
WARNING
When using convenience closing, you could
become trapped within the sweep of the clos- ing window. There is a risk of injury.
Monitor the entire closing procedure when
using convenience closing. When closing,
make sure that no one has any parts of the
body within the closing area.
If someone is trapped: X Release the &button immediately.
X Press and hold the %button until the
side windows open again. You can use the key to open or close all side
windows simultaneously.
X Close the roof (Y page 104).
X Open the boot separator (Y page 105).
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the
tip of the key at the door handle on the
driver's door.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the key must
be within 2 m of the vehicle.
X To open all side windows: press the%
button on the key until the side windows
are fully opened.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the %button.
X To close all side windows: press the&
button on the key until the side windows
are fully closed.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the &button.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO G
WARNING
When using convenience closing, you could
become trapped within the sweep of the clos- ing window. There is a risk of injury.
Monitor the entire closing procedure when
using convenience closing. When closing,
make sure that no one has any parts of the
body within the closing area.
If someone is trapped: X Release the recessed sensor surface on the
door handle immediately.
X Pull the door handle immediately and hold
it until the side windows open again.
With KEYLESS-GO you can close all side win-
dows simultaneously. The KEYLESS-GO key
must be outside the vehicle. All the doors
must be closed. Side windows
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X
Touch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed sen-
sor surface :.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
closed.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle. Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully, you must reset it.
X Close all doors.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed. (Y page 100)
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly: X immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side win-
dow is completely closed (Y page 100).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the steps aboveagain. 102
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Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing function is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, releasethe switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M MSolutions A side window cannot
be closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide. X
Remove the objects.
X Close the side window. A side window cannot
be closed and you can-
not see the cause. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature. Roof
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the soft-top hydraulics depressurise after a short time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely. G
WARNING
Closing the roof manually is a complex, tech-
nically challenging procedure that requires
considerable effort during certain phases. You or others could be trapped while perform-
ing this task. There is a risk of injury.
Only have the soft top closed manually at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! Never sit on the rear compartment trim or
stow heavy objects there. You will other-
wise damage the roof and rear compart-
ment trim of the vehicle.
! Do not forget that the weather can
change abruptly. Make certain that the roof
is closed when you leave the vehicle. The
vehicle electronics can be damaged if
water enters the vehicle interior. Roof
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!
When opening and closing the roof, make
sure that:
R there is sufficient upward clearance, as
the roof swings upwards.
R there is sufficient clearance behind the
vehicle, as the boot lid swings backwards beyond the bumper.
R the boot is only loaded to below the boot
separator.
R the boot separator is not pushed up by
the load.
R the boot separator is closed.
R the boot lid is closed.
R the outside temperature is above Ò15 †.
You could otherwise damage the roof, boot
and other parts of the vehicle.
i Vehicle dimensions when opening/clos-
ing the roof (Y page 629).
i Make sure that the roof and rear window
are dry and clean before opening the roof.
Otherwise, water or dirt could enter the
vehicle interior or boot. Opening and closing using the roof
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, boot 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 X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 175).
X Close the boot separator (Y page 106).
X Close the boot lid.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Open the cover on the lower centre con-
sole.
Roof switch :is located under the cover.
X To open: pull soft-top switch :until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the boot.
You see the Vario-roof in operation Vario-roof in operation
message in the multifunction display. As
soon as the opening procedure has ended, the message disappears and you hear a
tone.
The front side windows close. The rear side
windows open.
X To close: press and hold soft-top switch :
until the soft top is fully closed.
You see the Vario-roof in operation Vario-roof in operation
message in the multifunction display. As
soon as the closing procedure has ended,
the message disappears and you hear a
tone.
All of the side windows close.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
fully closed. 104
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Opening and closing with the key
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, boot 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 X
Close the boot separator (Y page 105).
X Close the boot lid (Y page 94).
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the
tip of the key at the door handle on the
driver's door.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the key must
be within 2 m of the vehicle.
X To open: press and hold the %button
on the key until the roof is fully opened.
The roof and the rear side windows open.
The front side windows close.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the %button.
X To open the front side windows: press
and hold the %button on the key again.
X To close: press and hold the &button
on the key until the roof is fully closed.
The roof and the side windows close.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the &button.
i The key cannot be used to open the roof if
the roof is closed and the boot separator is
open. Instead, all of the side windows open or close simultaneously (Y page 100). Locking the roof again
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the soft-top hydraulics depressurise after a short time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
The roof is not locked if:
R the K symbol and the Vario-roof Vario-roofin
in
operation
operation message appears in the multi-
function display
R the K symbol and the Open/close
Open/close
vario-roof completely
vario-roof completely message
appear and you hear a warning tone.
R you hear a warning tone for up to 10 sec-
onds when pulling away or while driving.
Locking You can lock the roof again if it is not locked
fully.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Make sure the key is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the roof switch (Y page 104). Boot separator
General notes !
To avoid damaging the roof or luggage
when folding back the roof, you should:
R only load the boot to below the boot sep-
arator
R not place any objects on or in front of the
boot separator Roof
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R
not place any objects on the cover
behind the roll bars
R not allow the load to push up the boot
separator
! Make sure that the boot separator is fully
closed. Otherwise, the roof could be
blocked when opening or closing.
The boot separator can be used to cover lug- gage and loads in the boot.
Opening and closing Closed boot separator
:
Boot separator
; Eyelets
= Handle
X To close: pull boot separator :in the
direction of the arrow by handle =.
X Hook boot separator :into fastening eye-
lets ;in the side panels.
X To open: remove boot separator :from
fastening eyelets ;in the side panels.
X Push boot separator :against the direc-
tion of the arrow by handle =.Removing and fitting Closed boot separator
:
Boot separator
; Net
= Eyelets
? Handle
X To remove: unhook net;from the holder
on the left and right-hand sides and guide it to the rear until it is completely rolled up.
X Remove boot separator :from fastening
eyelets =in the side panels.
X Push boot separator :against the direc-
tion of the arrow by handle ?. Opened boot separator
:
Boot separator
A Catch lever (example: driver's side)
X Turn driver's side catch lever Ain the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeat the same process on the catch lever
on the passenger side.
Boot separator :is unlocked.
X Pull out boot separator :in the direction
of the arrow. 106
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A
Catch lever (example: driver's side)
B Guide
X To install: insert guides Bof boot sepa-
rator :into the brackets.
X Slide in boot separator :as far as it will go.
X Turn driver's side catch lever Ain the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeat the same process on the catch lever
on the passenger side.
Boot separator :is unlocked.
X Pull boot separator :by handle ?in the
direction of the arrow.
X Hook boot separator :into fastening eye-
lets =in the side panels.
X Pull net ;forwards and hook the left and
right-hand sides into the holder. Draught stop
Manual draught stop Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you use the draught stop in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the draught stop when visibility con- ditions are good. G
WARNING
If the draught stop is incorrectly fitted, it could detach itself during a journey and endanger other road users. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Fit the draught stop as described. Do not
place any objects on top of the fitted draught stop.
! Fit or remove the draught stop only when
the roof is open. You could otherwise dam- age the draught stop or the vehicle interior.
The draught stop offers protection from the
wind when driving with the roof down.
The draught stop can be fitted or removed
from the driver's side or passenger side. We
recommend that a second person assists you
when doing this.
Perform operations involving the draught
stop preferably on the side facing away from
traffic, after you have stopped the vehicle,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions.
Fitting/removing Rear brackets for draught stop
:
Bracket cover, front-passenger side
; Bracket cover, driver's side
X To fit: open the roof (Y page 104).
X Press the mark on cover :and push in the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeat the procedure with cover ;.
The rear brackets for draught stop =are
visible. Roof
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