MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER 2018 Owner's Manual

Notes for route options:
RUse Toll Roads
The route calculation includes roads which
require you to pay a usage fee (toll).
RNumber of Occupants in the Vehicle:(only available in the USA)
Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the access
conditions for carpool lanes.
Carpool lanes will be included if the carpool
lanes option is activated.
Entering an address
Multimedia system:
XSelectNaviQNavigation.
The map shows the vehicle's current position.
XSlide 6the controller.
XSelect DestinationQAddress Entry.
Enter an address, e.g. as follows:
Rcity or ZIP code, street, house number
Rstate/province, city or ZIP code
Rcity or ZIP code, center
Rstreet, city or ZIP code, intersection
XSelect City.
The city in which the vehicle is currently loca-
ted (current vehicle position) is at the top.
Below this, you will see locations for which
route guidance has already been carried out.
XEnter the city.
The Gsymbol: the location is contained on
the digital map multiple times.
XTo switch to the list: slide5the control-
ler.
XSelect the location.
If available, the ZIP code is shown. If there are
different ZIP codes available for the location,
the corresponding digits are displayed with an
X
.
XEnter the street and house number.
The address is in the menu.
Further options for destination entry:
Rsearch for a keyword
The keyword search finds destinations using
fragments of words.
Rselect the last destination
Rselect a contact
Rselect a POI
You can search for a POI by location, name or
telephone number.
Rselect destination on the map
Renter intermediate destination
You can map the route to the destination
yourself with up to four intermediate destina-
tions.
Rselect destinations from Mercedes-Benz
Apps
Rselect geo-coordinates
Calculating the route
Prerequisite: the address has been entered and
is in the menu.
XSelect StartorContinue.
The route is calculated with the selected route
type and the selected route options.
If route guidance has already been activated,
a prompt will appear asking whether you wish
to end the current route guidance.
XSelect Cancel Active Route Guidanceor
Set as Intermediate Destination.
Cancel Active Route Guidancecancels
the current route guidance and starts route
calculation to the new destination.
Set as Intermediate Destination
adds
the new destination in addition to the existing
destination and opens the intermediate des-
tinations list.
Connecting a mobile phone
(COMAND)
Requirements
For telephony via the Bluetooth®interface, you
require a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone. The
mobile phone must support Hands-Free Profile
1.0 or above.
Multimedia system:
XSelect VehicleQSystem Set‐tingsQActivate Bluetooth.
XActivate Bluetooth®O.
Mobile phone:
XActivate Bluetooth®and, if necessary, Blue-
tooth®visibility for other devices (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
The Bluetooth
®device names for all of one man-
ufacturer's products might be identical. To
make it possible to clearly identify your mobile
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phone, change the device name (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (Phone
Book Access Profile) and MAP (M essage
Access Profile) Bluetooth
®profiles, the follow-
ing information will be transmitted after you
connect:
RPhone book
RCall lists
RText messages and e-mail
iFurther information on suitable mobile
phones can be found at: http://
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
iIn the USA, you can get in touch with the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
on 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with the Cus-
tomer Relations Center on 1-800-387-0100.
Searching for and authorizing (connect-
ing) a mobile phone
Before using your mobile phone with the multi-
media system for the first time, you will need to
search for the phone and then authorize (con-
nect) it. Depending on the mobile phone, author-ization either takes place by means of Secure
Simple Pairing or by entering a passkey. The
multimedia system automatically makes the
procedure that is relevant for your mobile phone
available. The mobile phone is always connec-
ted automatically after authorization. Further
information on using a mobile phone with the
multimedia system (see the Digital Operator's
Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect your
mobile phone, this may be due to particular
security settings on your mobile phone (see the
manufacturer's operating instructions).
Only one mobile phone can be connected to the
multimedia system at any one time.
Searching for a mobile phone
Multimedia system:
XSelect Tel/®QConn.DeviceQSearch for PhonesQStartSearch.
The available mobile phones are displayed. Symbols in the device list
Sym-
bolExplanation
ÏNew mobile phone found, not yet
authorized.
ÑMobile phone is authorized, but is
not connected.
Connecting a mobile phone
Authorization using Secure Simple Pairing:
XSelect mobile phone.
A code is displayed in the multimedia system
and on the mobile phone.
XIf codes match:
selectYeson the multimedia
system.
XConfirm code on the mobile phone. Depend-
ing on the mobile phone used, confirm the
connection to the multimedia system and for
the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®profiles. The
prompt to confirm may take up to two
minutes to be displayed (see the manufactur-
er's operating instructions).
XIf the codes are different: selectNoon the
multimedia system.
The process is canceled.
Repeat authorization.
Authorization by entering a passkey (passcode):
XSelect the Bluetooth®name of the mobile
phone.
The input menu for the passkey is displayed.
XChoose a one to sixteen-digit number combi- nation as a passkey.
XEnter the passkey on the multimedia system.
XPress ¬to confirm.
XEnter and confirm the passkey on the mobile
phone. Depending on the mobile phone used,
confirm the connection to the multimedia sys-
tem and for the PBAP and MAP Bluetooth
®
profiles. The prompt to confirm may take up
to two minutes to be displayed (see the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions).
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Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, the
appropriate media mode must already be turned
on. Further information on media mode (see the
Digital Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can be
used:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)
(Ypage 241)
RCD
RDVD (COMAND)
RSD cards
Rvia devices connected by Bluetooth®
iInformation on single CD/DVD drive or DVD
changer (see the Digital Operator's Manual).
Selecting using the device list
Multimedia system:
XSelect MediaQDevices.
The available media sources will be shown.
The #dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the media source.
Playable files are played.
Inserting/removing an SD card
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and cause choking. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep the SD card out of the reach of children. If a SD card is swallowed, seek medical atten-
tion immediately.
!If you are no longer using the SD card, you
should remove it and store it outside the vehi-
cle. High temperatures can damage the card.
Inserting an SD card
The SD card slot is located on the control panel.
XInsert the SD card into the SD card slot until
the SD card engages. The side with the con-
tacts must face down.
Removing an SD card
XPress the SD card.
The SD card is ejected.
XRemove the SD card.
Connecting USB devices
XConnect the USB device to the USB port.
There are two USB ports in the stowage space
under the armrest.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 241).
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Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
Glove box
XTo open: pull handle :and open glove box
flap ;.
XTo close: fold glove box flap ;up until it
engages.
In the glove box, there are a coin holder, a map
holder and a pen holder.
iThe glove box can be ventilated
(Ypage 120).
The glove box can be locked and unlocked using
the mechanical key.
XTo lock: insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it to position 2.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key into the
lock and turn it to position 1.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
XTo open:press button :.
Amrest ;folds out.
In the stowage compartment, there is a stowage tray.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment, a USB
port and a Media Interface is installed in the
stowage compartment. A Media Interface is a
universal interface for mobile audio equip-
ment, e.g. for an iPod
®or MP3 Player .
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Eyeglasses compartment
XTo open:press marking :.
Eyeglasses compartment ;opens.
Make sure that the eyeglasses compartment is
always closed while the vehicle is in motion.
Stowage compartment in the center
console
XTo open: press the trim element on cover :.
XTo remove the rubber mat:grasp the tabs
on the rubber mat and pull up to remove.
XTo insert the rubber mat: press the rubber
mat into the housing.
XTo close: swing cover :downwards until it
engages.
You can remove the rubber mat from the stow-
age compartment to clean it. Clean with clear,
lukewarm water only.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, there is
a cup holder and an ashtray in the center con-
sole stowage compartment.
Umbrella holder
Example: vehicle side, left
There are umbrella holders in the door stowage
compartments on both sides of the vehicle. One
compact umbrella can be stowed per side.
XTo remove: grab strap;and pull umbrella
holder :out of the stowage compartment in
the direction of the arrow.
XTo insert: push umbrella holder :in the
opposite direction to the arrow, into the stow- age compartment until it engages.
You can remove the umbrella holder to clean it.
Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Stowage compartment in the rear cen-
ter console
XTo open: slide cover :in the direction of the
arrow.
On vehicles equipped with a bottle holder, the
bottle holder is located in the stowage compart-
ment (
Ypage 246).
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Stowage compartment in the rear
Only the left side of the vehicle features a rear
stowage compartment.
XOpen the seat belt guide and remove the seat
belt (Ypage 97).
XMove the left-hand front seat forward
(Ypage 98) and fold the seat backrest
forward.
XTo open: press release button ;.
Cover :folds up.
XTo close: fold down cover :and let it
engage.
XFold back the seat backrest of the left-hand
front seat and move the seat back
(
Ypage 98).
XInsert the seat belt back into the seat belt
guide.
Stowage net
There is a stowage net :in the front-passenger
footwell.
Loading aid in the trunk
Raising/lowering the roof
GWARNING
Body parts can become trapped when the roof
is being raised or lowered. There is a risk of
injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Press the switch again if some-
one becomes trapped.
!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.
To make it easier to load your luggage, you can
raise the stowed roof after you have opened the trunk lid.
You can only raise roof ;when the trunk lid is
fully open.
XTo raise the roof: press switch:.
Roof ;is raised slightly and trunk partition
= moves to the open position. Switch :
lights up brightly.
XTo lower the roof: press switch:.
The trunk partition moves to the closed posi- tion and roof ;lowers slightly. Switch :
lights up dimly.
Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing
feature: when the trunk lid is opened, the
loading aid raises automatically. It lowers
automatically when the trunk lid is closed.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-
FREE ACCESS: when the trunk lid is opened,
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the loading aid rises automatically. When the
roof is closed, the trunk partition remains in
the open position. The trunk partition movesto the closed position automatically when the
roof is lowered.
Problems with the loading aid
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and
MSolutions
It is no longer possible to
lower the stowed roof in
the trunk using the load-
ing aid.You cannot close the trunk any more.
XCall a qualified specialist workshop.
Stowage well under the trunk floor
XTo open:open trunk partition ;(Ypage 91).
XSwing trunk floor =up using loop :.
The TIREFIT kit, tire-change tool kit, etc. is loca- ted in the stowage compartment.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a risk of injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be
thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects in
the trunk.
GWARNING
The heating elements of the cup holder can
become very hot. You could burn yourself on
them.
There is a risk of injury.
Do not touch the hot heating elements of the
cup holder. Always make sure that children
cannot access the hot heating elements of the
cup holder. Never leave children unsuper-
vised in the vehicle.
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The drinks could otherwise spill.
!Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con-
sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
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Cup holder in the center console
XTo open:open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 243).
XTo remove the insert: slide catches:
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
XRemove the cup holder insert upwards.
XTo re-install the insert: place the insert in
the stowage space.
XSlide catches :outwards in the direction of
the arrow until they engage.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat for
cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm water only.
Reducer ;can be removed. Large and small
containers can then be placed in the cup holder.
XTo remove: grasp reducer ;and pull
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
XTo insert: insert reducer ;into the cup
holder in the opposite direction of the arrow
and press it down firmly.
Bottle holder
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section (Ypage 242).
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(Ypage 243).
XTo remove the insert: slide catches:
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
XLift bottle holder insert ;up and remove.
XTo re-install the insert: place insert;in the
stowage compartment.
XSlide catches :outwards in the direction of
the arrow until they engage.
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles; it
merely prevents them from tipping over.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
:Mirror light
;Bracket
=Retaining strip, e.g. for a parking lot ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
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Ashtray
XTo open :open stowage compartmen t:
(Ypage 243).
XTo remove th einsert: pull insert ;up in th e
direction of th earrow, out of th ecup holder.
XTo re-install th einsert: push insert ;on th e
left-han dside int oth ecup holder.
iOnly re-instal linsert ;on th eleft-han dside
of th ecup holder.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNIN G
You can burn yourself if you touch th ehot
heating elemen tor th esocke tof th ecigarette
lighter.
In addition ,flammabl ematerials can ignit eif:
Rth ehot cigarette lighte rfall s
Rachild hold sth ehot cigarette lighte rto
objects ,for exampl e
There is aris kof fir eand injury.
Always hold th ecigarette lighte rby th eknob.
Always mak esur ethat th ecigarette lighte ris
out of reac hof children .Never leav echildren
unsupervised in th evehicle.
Your attention mus talways be focused on th e
traffic conditions. Only use th ecigarette lighte r
when road and traffic condition spermit .
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 2in th eigni-
tion loc k (Ypage 122).
XTo open :open stowage compartmen t:
under th earmres t (Ypage 242).
XPress in cigarette lighte r;.
Cigarette lighte r; will pop out automatically
when th eheating elemen tis red-hot .
12V sockets
Gene ral notes
XTurn th eSmartKey to position 1in th eigni-
tion loc k (Ypage 122).
The sockets can be used for accessories wit h a
maximum draw of 18 0 W(15 A) .Accessorie s
include suc hitems as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use th esockets for lon gperiods when th e
engin eis switched off ,th ebattery may dis-
charge .
iAn emergenc ycut-out ensures that th eon -
boar dvoltag edoes no tdro pto olow. If th eon -
boar dvoltag eis to olow, th epowe rto th e
sockets is automatically cut .This ensures
that there is sufficien tpowe rto start th e
engine.
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Socket in the front-passenger footwell
XLift up the cover of socket:.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket :.
mbrace
General notes
You must have a license agreement to activate
the mbrace service. Make sure that your system
is activated and operational. To log in, press the
ï MB Info call button. If any of the steps
mentioned are not carried out, the system may
not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation, con-
tact one of the following telephone hotlines:
RUSA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
service, a user ID and password will be sent to
you by post. USA only: you can use this password to log onto
the mbrace area under "Owners Online" at
http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is
available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
iDetermining the location of the vehicle on a
map is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to
the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the multi-
function steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume controller of COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under "Own-
ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the sys- tem carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detected
if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does notcome on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not light up during self-diagnosis
of the system.
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