parking brake MERCEDES-BENZ SL ROADSTER 2018 Owner's Manual

Engaging neutral ............................ 132
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 132
Engaging reverse gear ................... 132
Engaging the park position ............ 131
Gearshift recommendation ............ 138
Kickdown ....................................... 134
Manual shifting .............................. 136
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 197
Overview ........................................ 130
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Pulling away ................................... 124
Selector lever ................................ 130
Starting the engine ........................ 124
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 136
Transmission position display ........ 131
Transmission positions .................. 133
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 139
B
Back button ....................................... 237
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 75
Replacing ......................................... 76
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 277
Display message ............................ 214
Important safety notes .................. 275
Jump starting ................................. 278
Overview ........................................ 275
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 240
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Telephony ...................................... 239
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function
Function/notes ................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 206
Notes ............................................. 315
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Display message ............................ 212
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 60
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 315
Display message ............................ 201
EBD .................................................. 69
High-performance brake system .... 148
Important safety notes .................. 146
Maintenance .................................. 147
Parking brake ................................ 142
Riding tips ...................................... 146
Warning lamp ................................. 228
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Breakdown assistance
Reflective safety jacket .................. 269
Where will I find...? ........................ 269
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 263
6Index

Overview .......................................... 78
Power closing ..................................80
Drinking and drivin g........................ .145
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 134
Display ...........................................1 31
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 98
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 263
Driving on flooded roads .................. 148
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 62
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE .............................6 9
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 60
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Distance warning function ............... 63
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 59
STEER CONTROL ............................. 71
Driving system
Active Body Control (ABC) (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 163
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 165
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot and Stop&Go Pilot ... 158
Parking Pilot .................................. 170
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 161
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 179
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 179
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 181 Adaptive Damping System ............. 162
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 177
Cruise control ................................ 149
Disp
lay me
ssage ............................ 215
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
HOLD function ............................... 159
PARKTRONIC ................................. 167
Rear view camera .......................... 174
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 148
Automatic transmission ................. 133
Brakes ........................................... 146
Break-in period .............................. 121
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 157
Downhill gradient ........................... 146
Drinking and driving ....................... 145
Driving in winter ............................. 148
Driving on flooded roads ................ 148
Driving on wet roads ...................... 148
Exhaust check ............................... 145
Fuel ................................................ 144
General .......................................... 144
Hydroplaning ................................. 148
Icy road surfaces ........................... 148
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 147
Snow chains .................................. 287
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 147
Wet road surface ........................... 147
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 191
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all vehi-
cles except Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 128
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................. 129
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 196
Function/notes ............................. 101
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 102
Function/notes ............................. 101
Switching on/off ........................... 196
Index9

EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)Display message ............................ 203
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .145
On-board computer ....................... 188
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 126
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 125
Deactivating/activating ................. 126
General information ....................... 125
Important safety notes .................. 125
Introduction ................................... 125
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Emergency release
Driver's door ....................................8 0
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....2 5
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp .......... .232
Display message ............................ 213
ECO start/stop function ................ 125
Engine number ............................... 312
Irregular running ............................ 127
Jump-starting ................................. 278
Starting problems .......................... 127
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 124
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 124
Switching off .................................. 142
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 282
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 310
Problem (malfunction) ................... 127
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................2 59
Additives ........................................ 315
C

hecking the oil level ..................... 259 Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 259
Display message ............................ 214
Filling capacity ............................... 315
General notes ................................ 314
Notes about oil grades ................... 314
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 259
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1
97
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 36
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 198
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 67
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 66
Display message ............................ 201
Function/notes ................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety information ........... 65
Warning lamp ................................. 229
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 65
Exhaust check ................................... 145
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................2 68
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 106
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 102
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 103
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 197
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 103
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 103
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Storing the parking position .......... 104
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 243
10Index

OperationDigital Operator's Manual ............... .23
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 25
Outside temperature display ........... 185
Overhead control panel ......................38
P
Paddle shifters
see Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................311
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 265
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panoramic roof
Operating the roller sunblind ........... 93
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 142
Parking brake ................................ 142
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 174
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 170
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 169
Important safety notes .................. 167
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 170
Sensor range ................................. 168
Warning display ............................. 169
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 143
Applying or releasing manually ...... 143
Display message ............................ 203
Electric parking brake .................... 142
Emergency braking ........................ 144
General notes ................................ 142
Releasing automatically ................. 143
Warning lamp ................................. 231
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Parking Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 173
Detecting parking spaces .............. 171
Display Message ............................ 218 Exiting a parking space .................. 173
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
Parking .......................................... 172
PARKTRONIC
Driving system ............................... 167
Function/notes ............................. 167
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 210
Indicator lamps ................................ 41
Problems (malfunction) .................. 210
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 59
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
Power locks ......................................... 80
Power washers .................................. 264
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SA FE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 206
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 56
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 24
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 124
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 124
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 29
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 28
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 161
Index15

Turn signalsDisplay message ............................ 212
Switching on/off ........................... 107
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 310
Installation ..................................... 310
Transmission output (maximum) .... 310
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Umbrella holder ................................. 243
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 197
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ...............................................2 41
V
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 28
Data acquisition ............................... 29
Display message ............................ 222
Electronics ..................................... 310
Equipment ....................................... 25
Individual settings .......................... 194
Limited Warranty .............................2 9
Loading .......................................... 295
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 80
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 73
Lowering ........................................ 308
Maintenance .................................... 26
Parking for a long period ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 124
Raising ........................................... 305
Reporting problems ......................... 28
Securing from rolling away ............ 305
Tow-starting ................................... 280
Towing away .................................. 280
Transporting .................................. 282
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 80
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 73
Vehicle data ................................... 317 Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 317
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 317
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 80
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 311
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (ABC) (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 163
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 165
Display message ............................ 215
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 270
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 191
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 236
VIN
Seat ............................................... 312
Type plate ...................................... 311W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 229
Active Brake Assist ........................ 234
Brake Assist ................................... 234
Brakes ........................................... 228
Check Engine ................................. 232
Coolant .......................................... 232
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 234
Distance warning ........................... 234
ESP
®.............................................. 229
ESP®OFF ....................................... 230
Fuel tank ........................................ 232
General notes ................................ 227
Parking brake ................................ 231
PASSENGER AIR BAG ...................... 41
Reserve fuel ................................... 232
Restraint system ............................ 231
Seat belt ........................................ 227
SPORT handling mode ................... 231
Tire pressure monitor .................... 235
Warning triangle ................................ 269
Warranty .............................................. 25
Index21

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers136
;Combination switch107
=Adjusts the steering wheel
electrically101
?Horn
AInstrument cluster33
BParking Assist PARKTRONIC
warning display167
COverhead control panel38
FunctionPage
DClimate control systems113
EIgnition lock122
Start/Stop button122
FCruise control lever149
GElectric parking brake142
HLight switch106
IDiagnostics connection28
JOpens the hood258
32Cockpit
At a glance

Instrument cluster
FunctionPage
:Speedometer wit hsegments18 5
Warning and indicator lamps:
Electric parking brak e(red)23 1
F USAonly
! Canad aonly
! Electric parking brak e
(yellow)23 1
· Distanc ewarning23 4
å ESP®OF F229
! ABS229
Brake s(red)22 8
$ USAonly
J Canad aonly
L Low-beam headlamps107
T Parking lamp s107
K High-beam headlamps107
÷ ESP®22 9
;#! Turn signals107
=Multifunction display187
?Tachometer185
FunctionPag e
Warning and indicator lamps:
M SPORT handlin gmod e
in Mercedes-AM Gvehicles23 1
R This indicator lamp has
no function
N This indicator lamp has
no function
; CheckEngin e232
h Tirepressur emonitor23 5
6 Restrain tsystem40
ü Seat belt s227
ACoolan ttemperature gauge18 6
Warning and indicator lamps:
? Coolan t232
BFue llevel indicator
Warning and indicator lamps:
8 Reserve fuel level wit h
fuel filler flap location indica-
to r(right )
232
CInstrumen tcluste rlighting18 5
Information on displayin gth eoutside tempera-
tur ein th emultifunction display can be foun dunder "Outside temperature display"
(Ypage 185).
Instrument cluster33
At a glance

Rsetting a more favorable seat position for the
front-passenger seat.
Rvehicles with a multicontour seat: increasing
the air pressure in the side bolsters of the seat
backrest.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats. There is a danger that the seats and/or objects could be dam-
aged when PRE-SAFE
®is activated.
Should an accident not occur, the preventative
measures taken are reversed. Certain settings
must be made yourself.
XIf the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced,
move the seat backrest back slightly.
Seat belt pre-tensioning is released.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory occu-
pant protection system PLUS)
Introduction
PRE-SAFE®PLUS is only available in vehicles
with the Driving Assistance package.
Using the radar sensor system, PRE-SAFE
®
PLUS is able to detect that a head-on or rear-end
collision is imminent. In certain hazardous sit-
uations, PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes pre-emptive
measures to protect the vehicle occupants.
Important safety notes
The intervention of PRE-SAFE®PLUS cannot
prevent an imminent collision.
The driver is not warned about the intervention
of PRE-SAFE
®PLUS.
PRE-SAFE®PLUS does not intervene if the vehi-
cle is backing up.
When driving, or when parking or exiting a park-
ing space with assistance from Parking Pilot,
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS will not apply the brakes.
Function
PRE-SAFE®PLUS intervenes in certain situa-
tions if the radar sensor system detects an
imminent head-on or rear-end collision. PRE-SAFE
®PLUS takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation detected:
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a
head-on collision is imminent, the seat belts
are pre-tensioned.
Rif the radar sensor system detects that a rear-
end collision is imminent:
-the brake pressure is increased if the driver
applies the brakes when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
-the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
The PRE-SAFE®PLUS braking application is can-
celed:
Rif the accelerator pedal is depressed when a
gear is engaged
Rif the risk of a collision passes or is no longer
detected
Rif Distance Pilot DISTRONIC indicates an
intention to pull away
If the hazardous situation passes without result-
ing in an accident, the original settings are
restored.
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on the
type and severity of the impact:
Rthe hazard warning lamps are switched on
Rthe emergency lighting is activated
Rthe vehicle doors are unlocked
Rthe front side windows are lowered
Rthe electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised when the driver's door is opened
Rthe engine is switched off and the fuel supply
is switched off
Rvehicles with mbrace: automatic emergency
call
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than twelve years old and
under 5 ft (1.50 m)in height is traveling in the
vehicle:
Ralways secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
56Children in the vehicle
Safety

The child restraint system must be appropri-
ate to the age, weight and size of the child.
Rbe sure to observe the instructions and safetynotes in this section in addition to the child
restraint system manufacturer's installation
instructions.
Ralways observe the instructions and safety
notes on the "Occupant classification system
(OCS)". (
Ypage 47)
GWARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
Rrelease the parking brake.
Rshift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
Rstart the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. 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 unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
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.
GWARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the child
restraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
Observe the safety notes on the seat belt
(
Ypage 42) and the notes on correct use of seat
belts (Ypage 43).
A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper seat belt positioning for children over
40 lbs (18 kg) until they reach a height where a
three-point seat belt can be properly fastened
without a booster seat.
Special seatbelt retractor
GWARNING
If the seat belt is released while driving, the
child restraint system will no longer be
secured properly. The special seat belt retrac- tor is disabled and the inertia real draws in a
portion of the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
be immediately refastened. There is an
increased risk of injury, possibly even fatal.
Stop the vehicle immediately, paying atten-
tion to road and traffic conditions. Reactivate
the special seat belt retractor and secure the
child restraint system properly.
The seat belt on the front-passenger's side is
equipped with a special seat belt retractor.
When activated, the special seat belt retractor
ensures that the seat belt cannot slacken once
the child seat is secured.
Installing a child restraint system:
XMake sure you observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
XPull the seat belt smoothly out of the seat belt
guide.
XEngage seat belt tongue in belt buckle.
Activating the special seat belt retractor:
XPull the seat belt out fully and let the inertia
reel retract it again.
While the seat belt is retracting, you should
hear a ratcheting sound. The special seat belt
retractor is enabled.
XPush the child restraint system down so that
the seat belt is tight and does not loosen.
Children in the vehicle57
Safety
Z

Recognition by theradar sensor system is also
impaire dif:
Rthere is dirt on th esensor sor anythin gelse
covering th esensor s
Rthere is interferenc eby other radar source s
Rthere are strongradar reflections, for exam-
ple in parking garages
Ra narrow vehicl eis traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
Ra vehicl eis traveling in fron ton adifferen tlin e
Rvehicles quickly mov eint oth eradar sensor
system detection range
Recognition by th ecamera system is also
impaire din th eevent of:
Rdirt on th ecamera or if th ecamera is covered
Rglar eon th ecamera system, e.g. from th esun
bein glow in th esk y
Rdarkness
Ror if:
-pedestrian smov equickly, e.g. int oth epat h
of th evehicl e
-thecamera system no longer recognizes a
pedestrian as aperson due to special cloth -
ing or other objects
-a pedestrian is concealed by other objects
-th etypical outlin eof aperson is no tdistin-
guishable from th ebackgroun d
Followin gdamag eto th efron ten dof th evehicle,
hav eth econfiguration and operation of th e
radar sensor schecke dat aqualified specialist
workshop. This also applie sto collision sat slow
speeds wher ethere is no visible damag eto th e
fron tof th e
ve
hicle.
Followin gdamag eto th ewindshield, hav eth e
configuration and operation of th ecamera sys-
te m checke dat aqualified specialist workshop.
Function
To avoi d acollision ,Brake Assist wit hcross -
traffic function calculates th ebrak eforce nec-
essary if:
Ryou approac han obstacle, and
RBrake Assist wit hcross-traffic function has
detecte d ariskof collision
When drivin gat aspeed under 20 mp h
(30 km/h) :if you depress th ebrak epedal ,
Brake Assist wit hcross-traffic function is acti-
vated. The increas ein brak epressur ewill be
carrie dout at th elast possibl emoment. When drivin
gat aspeed above 20 mp h
(30 km/h) :if you depress th ebrak epedal
sharply, Brake Assist wit hcross-traffic function
automatically increases th ebrak epressur eto a
degree suited to th etraffic situation .
Brake Assis twit hcross-traffic function provide s
braking assistanc ein hazardous situation swit h
vehicles in fron twithin aspee drange between
4 mph (7 km/h) and 15 5mph (25 0km/h).
Up to aspee dof approximately 44 mph
(70 km/h), Brake Assist wit hcross-traffic func-
tion may reac tto :
Rstationary objects in th epat hof your vehicle,
e.g. stoppe dor parked vehicles
Rpedestrian sin th epat hof your vehicl e
Robstacles crossing your path, whic hmov ein
th edetection range of th esensor sand are
recognized by th em
iIf Brake Assist wit
hcross-traffic function
require s aparticularly high braking force ,pre -
ventative passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAF E
®)are activated at th esam etime
(Ypage 55) .
XKeepth ebrak epedal depressed until th e
emergenc ybraking situation is over.
AB Sprevents th ewheels from locking.
Brake Assist wit hcross-traffic function is deac -
tivated and th ebrakes function as usual again if:
Ryou release th ebrak epedal
Rthere is no longer aris kof collision
Rno obstacle is detecte din fron tof your vehicl e
Ryou depress th eaccelerato rpedal
Ryou activat ekickdown
Active Brake Assist
General information
iObserv eth e"Importan tsafet ynotes" sec -
tion (Ypage 60) .
Active Brake Assis tconsist sof adistanc ewarn -
ing function wit han autonomous braking func-
tion and Adaptive Brake Assist .
Active Brake Assis tcan help you to minimiz eth e
ris kof acollision wit hth evehicl ein fron tor
reduce th eeffects of suc h acollision .
If Active Brake Assist detects that there is aris k
of collision ,you will be warned visually and
acoustically. If you do no treac tto th evisual and
62Driving safety systems
Safety