MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

Problems with the loading aid
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions It is no longer possible
to lower the stowed
roof in the boot using
the loading aid. You cannot close the boot any more.
X Call a qualified specialist workshop. Stowage well under the boot floor
X
To open: open boot separator
= (Ypage 106).
X Swing boot floor ?up by loop ;.
X Pull hook with Velcro attachment :off the
underside of boot floor ?.
X Attach hook with Velcro attachment :to
boot separator =by its handle.
The TIREFIT kit, tyre-change tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment. Features
Cup holders
Important safety notes !
Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill. Cup holder in the centre console
X
To open: open stowage compartment
=(Y page 545).
X To remove the insert: slide catches:
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Remove the cup holder insert upwards.
X To refit the insert: place the insert in stow-
age compartment =.
X Slide catches :outwards in the direction
of the arrow until they engage.
You can remove the rubber mat of the cup
holder to clean it. Wash it with clean, luke-
warm water only.
Reducer ;can be removed. In this way, you
can place large and small containers in the
cup holder.
X To remove: grip reducer ;and pull out
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
X To insert: place reducer ;into the cup
holder and push it downwards against the
direction of the arrow to the stop. 548
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Bottle holders
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(Y page 544). X
To open: open the stowage compartment
(Y page 546).
X To remove the insert: slide catches:
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
X Lift bottle holder insert ;up and remove.
X To refit the insert: place insert;in the
stowage compartment.
X Slide catches :outwards in the direction
of the arrow until they engage.
The bottle holder does not secure bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over. Sun visors
Overview :
Mirror light
; Bracket
= Retaining strip, e.g. for a car park ticket ?
Vanity mirror
A Mirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor Mirror light
:only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into retainer ;and mirror cover A
has been folded up.
Glare from the side X
Fold down sun visor :.
X Pull sun visor :out of retainer ;.
X Swing sun visor :to the side.
X Slide sun visor :horizontally as required. Ashtray Features
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X
To open: open stowage compartment :
(Y page 545).
X To remove the insert: pull insert;up in
the direction of the arrow, out of the cup
holder.
X To refit the insert: push insert;on the
left-hand side into the cup holder.
i Only refit insert
;on the left-hand side of
the cup holder. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
R the hot cigarette lighter falls
R a child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit. X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
X To open: open stowage compartment :
under the armrest (Y page 545).
X Press in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot. 12 V sockets
General notes X
Turn the key to position 1in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
The sockets can be used for accessories with a maximum draw of 180 W(15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as bulbs or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, the power to
the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket in the front-passenger footwell X
Lift up the cover of socket :.550
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Socket under the armrest
X
Open stowage compartment :under the
armrest (Y page 545).
X Lift up the cover of socket ;.
Socket in the boot X
Lift up the cover of socket :.Mobile phone
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Operating mobile communications equip-
ment while driving distracts you from paying
attention to traffic conditions. This could also cause you to lose control of the vehicle. There
is a risk of an accident.
Use this device only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
i You must observe the legal requirements
for the country in which you are currently driving when operating mobile communi-
cations equipment in the vehicle.
If it is permitted by law to operate commu-
nications equipment while the vehicle is in
motion, you may only do so if the traffic sit-
uation permits. You may otherwise be dis-
tracted from the traffic conditions, cause
an accident and injure yourself and others.
Excessive levels of electromagnetic radiation
may cause damage to your health and to the
health of others. The use of an exterior aerial takes into consideration the scientific discus-
sion surrounding the possible health risk
posed by electromagnetic fields.
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of an
approved exterior aerial. This ensures:
R optimal mobile phone reception quality in
the vehicle
R that mutual interference between the vehi-
cle electronics and mobile phones is mini-
mised
An exterior aerial has the following advan-
tages:
R it conducts the electromagnetic fields gen-
erated by a wireless device to the exterior
R the field strength in the vehicle interior is
lower than in a vehicle that does not have
an exterior aerial
Information on retrofitting two-way radios
and mobile phones (RF transmitters)
(Y page 620).
General notes There are various mobile phone brackets that
may be fitted in your vehicle; in some cases,
these are country-specific.
You can connect a Bluetooth ®
-capable
mobile phone with COMAND Online through
the Bluetooth ®
interface. This also applies if
your vehicle is equipped with convenience
telephony. Features
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More information on suitable mobile phones,
mobile phone brackets and on connecting
Bluetooth ®
-capable mobile phones with
COMAND Online can be obtained:
R at your Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
R on the Internet at http://www.mercedes-
benz.com/connect
i The functions and services available when
you use the phone depend on your mobile
phone model and service provider.
Using a mobile phone If the mobile phone is inserted in the mobile
phone bracket, the mobile phone will be
charged and connected with the exterior aer-
ial.
X Open the telephone compartment
(Y page 545).
X Place the mobile phone bracket into the
pre-installed fitting; see the separate instal-
lation instructions for the mobile phone fit-
ting.
X Insert the mobile phone into the mobile
phone bracket; see the separate installa-
tion instructions for the mobile phone fit-
ting.
Operating the mobile phone You can operate the telephone using the
6 and~ buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel. You can operate other mobile
phone functions via the on-board computer
(Y page 235).
When you remove the key from the ignition
lock, the mobile phone is disconnected from
the hands-free system. Active calls will first
be transferred to the mobile phone directly. Charge maintenance socket
The battery may drain if the vehicle is left sta-
tionary for long periods. In this case,
Mercedes-Benz recommends attaching the
trickle charger to charge maintenance
socket :.
Charge maintenance socket :is designed
solely for connecting a trickle charger. A
trickle charger can be obtained from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre, for example.
X Switch the ignition off.
X Open the boot lid.
X Open the stowage well under the boot floor
(Y page 548).
X Remove the boot tub using the handle.
X Connect the trickle charger to charge main-
tenance socket :. Consult the manufac-
turer's operating instructions on how to do
so.
The boot lid can be closed, even if a trickle
charger is connected. Make sure that the
connector for both the connector cables is
outside of the vehicle.
The connector can then separate if the vehi-
cle is moved, even if you forget to disconnect
the connector cables. This prevents damag-
ing the cables and the trickle charger.
i A trickle charger connected to charge
maintenance socket only maintains the
current charge level of the vehicle's elec-
trical system battery. If the vehicle's elec-
trical system battery is discharged, it needs
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will find further information on charging the
battery on (Y page 582). Garage door opener
General notes The HomeLink
®
garage door opener integra-
ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper- ate up to three different door and gate sys-
tems.
Once programmed, the integrated garage
door opener in the rear-view mirror will
assume the function of the garage door sys-
tem's remote control. Please also read the
operating instructions for the garage door
system.
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not
run the engine while programming.
The garage door opener is only available for
certain countries. Observe the legal require-
ments for each individual country.
The HomeLink ®
garage door opener is com-
patible with most European garage and gate
opener drives. More information on Home-
Link ®
and/or compatible products is availa-
ble:
R at a qualified specialised workshop
R via the HomeLink ®
Hotline
(0) 08000 466 354 65 or alternatively
+49 (0) 6838 907-277
R on the Internet at
http://www.homelink.com
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When you operate or program the garage door with the integrated garage door opener, per-
sons in the range of movement of the garage
door can become trapped or struck by the
garage door. There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is within the range of movement of the garage
door.
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Programming Programming buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 553). Integrated garage door opener in the rear-view mir-
ror
Garage door remote control Ais not inclu-
ded with the integrated garage door opener.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
X Select one of buttons ;to? to use to
control the garage door drive.
X To start programming mode: press and
hold one of buttons ;to? of the inte-
grated garage door opener.
The garage door opener is now in program-
ming mode. After a short time, indicator
lamp :begins to light up yellow.
Indicator lamp :lights up yellow immedi-
ately the first time button ;,=or? is
programmed. If the selected button has
already been programmed, indicator Features
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lamp
:lights up yellow after ten seconds
have elapsed.
X Release button ;,=or?. Indicator
lamp :flashes yellow.
X To program the remote control: point
garage door remote control Atowards
buttons ;to? on the rear-view mirror at
a distance of 5 to 20 cm.
X Press and hold button Bon remote control
A until indicator lamp :lights up green.
When indicator lamp :lights up green:
programming is finished.
When indicator lamp :flashes green: pro-
gramming was successful. The next step is to synchronise the rolling code.
X Release button Bof remote control Aof
the garage door drive.
If indicator lamp :lights up red: repeat the
programming process for the correspond-
ing button on the rear-view mirror. When
doing so, vary the distance between remote
control Aand the rear-view mirror.
The required distance between remote
control Aand the integrated garage door
opener depends on the garage door drive
system. Several attempts may be required.
You should test every position for at least
25 seconds before trying another position.
Synchronising the rolling code
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(Y page 553).
If the garage door system uses a rolling code, you will also have to synchronise the garage
door system with the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror. To do this you
will need to use the programming button on
the door drive control panel. Depending on
the manufacturer, the location of the pro-
gramming button may vary. It is usually loca-
ted on the door drive unit on the garage ceil-
ing.
Familiarise yourself with the garage door
drive operating instructions, e.g. under "Pro-
gramming of additional remote controls",
before carrying out the following steps. Your vehicle must be within range of the
garage door or exterior gate drive. Make sure
that neither your vehicle nor any persons/
objects are present within the sweep of the
door or gate.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
X Get out of the vehicle.
X Press the programming button on the door
drive unit.
Usually, you now have 30 seconds to ini-
tiate the next step.
X Get into the vehicle.
X Press previously programmed button ;,
= or? of the integrated garage door
opener until the door closes.
The rolling code synchronisation is then
complete.
Problems when programming
If you have problems when programming the
integrated garage door opener, please note
the following:
R Check the transmitter frequency used by
garage door drive remote control Aand
whether it is supported. The transmitter
frequency can usually be found on the back
of the garage door drive remote control.
R Replace the batteries in garage door
remote control A. This increases the like-
lihood that garage door remote control A
will transmit a strong and precise signal to the integrated garage door opener in the
rear-view mirror.
R When programming, hold remote control
A at varying distances and angles from the
button which you are programming. Try var- ious angles at a distance between 5and
30 cm or at the same angle but at varying
distances.
R If there is another remote control for the
same garage door drive, perform the pro-
gramming steps again using this remote
control. Before performing these steps,
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fitted in garage door drive remote control
A.
R Note that some remote controls transmit
only for a limited period (the indicator lamp
on the remote control goes out). Press but- ton Bon remote control Aagain before
transmission ends.
R Align the aerial cable of the garage door
opener unit. This can improve signal recep-
tion/transmission.
Opening or closing the garage door Once programmed, the integrated garage
door opener will assume the function of the
garage door system's remote control. Please
also read the operating instructions for the
garage door system.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
X Press button ;,=or? which you have
programmed to operate the garage door.
Garage door system with a fixed code: indi-
cator lamp :lights up green.
Garage door system with a rolling code:
indicator lamp :flashes green.
The transmitter will transmit a signal for as
long as the button is pressed. The transmis-
sion is halted after a maximum of ten seconds
and indicator lamp :lights up yellow. Press
button ;,=or? again if necessary.
Clearing the memory Make sure that you clear the memory of the
integrated garage door opener before selling
the vehicle.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 155).
X Press and hold buttons ;and ?.
The indicator lamp first lights up yellow and then green.
X Release buttons ;and ?.
The memory of the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror is cleared. Frequencies Europe
Country Radio type approval num-
ber
Frequency range (MHz)
AD (Andorra) 20 July 2005
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868
AT (Austria) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
BE (Belgium) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
BG (Bulga-
ria) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 12 April
07
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 CH (Switzer-
land) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357
27 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
CY (Cyprus) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 5 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
CZ (Czech
Republic) General Licence GL-30/R/
2000 Reg No. 844 13 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433
DK (Den-
mark) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 20 April
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 DE (Ger-
many) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
7519301 29 April 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 Features
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Country Radio type approval num-
ber
Frequency range (MHz)
EE (Estonia) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
ES (Spain) 000438/2005,
000439/2005,
000440/2005
000441/2005,
000445/2005,
000446/2005
000447/2005
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 FI (Finland) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
FR (France) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05
27, 30, 40, 433, 868
GI (Gibraltar) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05 (UK)
MHz: 27, 40, 418, 433, 868
GR (Greece) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
11409/18/4/2005 18
May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
HR (Croatia) SDR 224/06
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
HU (Hun-
gary) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 Country Radio type approval num-
ber
Frequency range (MHz)
IC (Canary
Islands) 000438/2005,
000439/2005
000440/2005,
000441/2005
000445/2005,
000446/2005
000447/2005, 3rd June
2005
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
IE (Ireland) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
IS (Iceland) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
IT (Italy) DGPGSR/II/
347487/FOR/15347
DGPGSR/II/
347487/FOR/15348
DGPGSR/II/
347487/FOR/15350
DGPGSR/II/
347487/FOR/15357
DGPGSR/II/
347487/FOR/15358
DGPGSR/II/
347487/FOR/15359
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 LI (Liechten-
stein) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 14357
27 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
LT (Lithua-
nia) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
27.4-1B-1609 6 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868556
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ber
Frequency range (MHz)
LU (Luxem-
bourg) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
150405/9538 24 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
LV (Latvia) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
27.4-1B-1609 26 April 06
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
MC (Mon-
aco) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 10668
13 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
MT (Malta) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
NL (Nether-
lands) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
NO (Norway) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
05/02424-SA644 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
PL (Poland) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 21 April
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868 PT (Portugal) ANCOM-S08399/05
27, 40, 433, 868
RO (Roma-
nia) Article 6.4 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 433, 868 Country Radio type approval num-
ber
Frequency range (MHz)
RU (Russian
Federation) POCC DE.MJ05.H00015 13
May 05
MHz: 433
SE (Sweden) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
SI (Slovenia) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
500-1/2005-437 9 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
SK (Slova-
kia) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE
Slovak
206/11/2005 4 May 05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
UK (United
Kingdom) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 18 May
05
MHz: 27, 40, 418, 433, 868
Africa
Country Radio type approval num-
ber
Frequency range (MHz)
EG (Egypt) W-KLE-17/08 Mar. 06
MHz: 27, 30, 40, 418, 433,
868
RE (Réunion) Article 6 of Directive
1999/5/EC R&TTE 11 July
05
MHz: 27, 40, 433, 868
ZA (South
Africa) 11 October 2005
MHz: 27, 40, 433 Features
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