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Fuse box
Front-passenger footwell ...............245
Rear compartment .........................245
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 245
Before changing ............................. 245
Important safety notes ..................244
see Fuses G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................211
Notes ............................................. 208
Opening/closing the garage door ..211
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 209
Gasoline ............................................. 278
Gear indicator .................................... 119
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 225
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........274
Glove box ........................................... 196H
Hazard warning lamps ........................94
Head bags ............................................ 41
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 281
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....217
Cleaning system (capacity )............ 282
Cleaning system (function) ..............95
Cleaning system (notes) ................281
Fogging up ....................................... 95
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ..........85
Heating see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 171
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Hill start assist .................................. 115
Hood Closing .......................................... .215
Display message ............................ 180Important safety notes
..................214
Opening ......................................... 214
Hydroplaning ..................................... 133 I
Ignition lock ....................................... 113
Immobilizer .......................................... 58
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 27
Settings ......................................... 153
Warning and indicator lamps ...........28
Instrument cluster lighting ..............154
Interior lighting Automatic control ............................ 95
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 155
Emergency lighting ..........................96
Manual control ................................ .96
Overview .......................................... 95
Reading lamp ................................... 95 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 228
Using ............................................. 233
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................240 K
KEYLESS-GO start function Display message ............................ 181
Start/Stop button .......................... 113
Starting the engine ........................114
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 113
Kickdown ........................................... 120
Driving tips .................................... 120
Knee bag .............................................. 40 Index
9

Warning lamp ................................. 190
Warning lamp (function) ...................36
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 172
Switching on/off .............................. 94
Starting (engine) ................................ 114
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................86
Button overview ............................... 29
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 147
Cleaning ......................................... 225
Important safety notes ....................86
Paddle shifters ............................... 121
Storing settings (memory
function) .......................................... 89
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 157
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 197
Center console .............................. 197
Cup holders ................................... 198
Glove box ...................................... .196
Important safety information .........196
Parcel net ...................................... 197
Rear wall ........................................ 197
Stowage space
Center console (rear) .....................197
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Summer tires ..................................... 250
Sun visor ............................................ 198
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 155
Suspension tuning AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 136
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 107
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............58 T
Tachometer ........................................ 146
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 171
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 27Technical data
................................... 282
Notes ............................................. 274
Tires/wheels ................................. 270
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 205
Display message ............................ 169
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 205
Emergency call .............................. 202
Important safety notes ..................201
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............206
MB info call button ........................204
Remote vehicle locking ..................205
Roadside Assistance button ..........203
Search & Send ............................... 205
Self-test ......................................... 201
System .......................................... 201
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 152
Menu (on-board computer) ............152
Number from the phone book ....... .152
Redialing ........................................ 153
Rejecting/ending a call .................152
Temperature
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 157
Engine oil ....................................... 146
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 157
Outside temperature ..................... .147
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........58
Immobilizer ...................................... 58
Theft-deterrent systems
Tow-away alarm ............................... 59
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................157
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 229
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....255
Checking manually ........................255
Display message .................... 177, 179
Maximum ....................................... 254
Notes ............................................. 252
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................231
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................231
Recommended ............................... 251
see Tire pressure 14
Index

Lower section
Function Page
0043
AMG E-SELECT selector
lever
117
0044
COMAND controller
0087
Stowage compartment 197
12 V socket 200
Ashtray 199
Cigarette lighter 199
0085
Stowage compartment with
cup holder 197
0083
Soft top switch (Roadster
only)
77
0084
Ignition lock (behind
stowage space) 113
006B
Calls up/stores AMG menu
(SETUP)
124 Function Page
006C
Adjusts AMG adaptive
sport suspension system
136
Retracts/extends rear
spoiler (vehicles without
AMG adaptive sport
suspension system)
206
006D
Activates/deactivates
ESP
® 56
Activates/deactivates
SPORT handling mode
56
006E
Start/Stop button 113
006F
Selecting the drive program 120
0070
Parking lock button
P 117Center console
31At a glance

the Start/Stop button,
00730074indicator
lamp 0043does not light up. G
WARNING
If the red 0075SRS warning lamp in the
instrument cluster and the 00730074
indicator lamp light up simultaneously, the
OCS is malfunctioning. The front passenger
front air bag will be deactivated in this case.
Have the system checked by qualified
technicians as soon as possible. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only have the seat repaired or replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
In order to ensure proper operation of the air
bag system and OCS:
R Sit with the seat belt properly fastened in a
position that is as upright as possible with
your back against the seat backrest.
R When seated, a passenger should not
position him/herself in such a way as to
cause the passenger's weight to be lifted
from the seat cushion as this may result in
the OCS being unable to correctly
approximate the passenger's weight
category.
R Read and observe all warnings in this
chapter.
System self-test The
00730074 indicator lamp illuminates
when you:
R turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock
R press the Start/Stop button once or twice
If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the
passenger seat and the OCS classifies the
occupant as an adult, the 00730074indicator
lamp illuminates and goes out again after
approximately 6 seconds.
If the seat is not occupied and the OCS
classifies the front passenger seat as being
unoccupied, the 00730074indicator lamp
will illuminate and not go out. G
WARNING
If the 00730074indicator lamp does not
illuminate, the system is not functioning. You
must contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center before seating any child on the
passenger seat.
For more information, see "Problems with the
Occupant Classification System"
(Y page 46). G
WARNING
Never place anything between seat cushion
and child seat (e.g. a pillow), since it reduces
the effectiveness of the OCS. The underside
and rear side child restraint system must be
placed entirely on the seat cushion and the
backrest of the front-passenger seat
backrest.
If necessary, adjust the tilt of the passenger
seat backrest.
An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause
injuries to the child in case of an accident,
instead of increasing protection for the child.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for
installation of child restraint systems. Occupant safety
45Safety Z

X
Install the child restraint system.
X Tension Top Tether belt 0085. Comply with
the manufacturer's installation
instructions when doing so.
The child restraint system with Top Tether
belt 0085has been removed:
X Slide cover 0043onto Top Tether
anchorage 0044. Panic alarm
X
To activate: press0033button 0043for
approximately one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.
X To deactivate: press0033button 0043
again.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
X Press the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC regulations. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the key.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-Gen of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
The Product label with FCC ID and IC
certification number can be found in the
battery case of the key. Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock BrakingSystem)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R ESP ®
(Electronic StabilityProgram)
R EBD ( electronic brakeforcedistribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R Excessive speed, especially in turns
R Wet and slippery road surfaces
R Following another vehicle too closely 54
Driving safety systemsSafety

R
the hood
R Roadster: the glove box
R Roadster: a compartment in the center
console
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system 1
automatically initiates a call to the
Customer Assistance center. The mbrace
emergency call system initiates the call if:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available. X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times and
an acoustic warning sounds three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Flashing
indicator lamp 0043indicates that the alarm
system is armed.
i If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times and the warning tone does not sound
three times, a door or the trunk lid may not
be properly closed. It may be necessary to close the affected
door or trunk lid.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once and a
warning tone sounds once, indicating that
the alarm system is disarmed.
i Unless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 second safter unlocking:
R the vehicle will be locked again
R the alarm system will be rearmed
X To stop the alarm: press the Start/Stop
button in the center console. The SmartKey
must be inside the vehicle.
or
X Press the 0036or0037 button on the
SmartKey.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. Tow-away alarm
An audible and visual alarm is triggered if your
vehicle's angle of inclination is altered while
the tow-away alarm is armed. This occurs if
the vehicle is jacked up on one side, for
example.
i If the alarm stays on for more than 30
seconds, the mbrace 2
system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The emergency call system
initiates the call provided that:
R you have subscribed to the mbrace
service
R the mbrace service has been activated
properly
R the required mobile phone, power supply
and GPS are available.
1 The system is called Tele Aid in Canada.
2 TELEAID in Canada. Theft deterrent locking system
59Safety Z

X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm is armed after
approximately 30 seconds.
X To deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm is deactivated
automatically.
To prevent a false alarm, deactivate the tow-
away alarm manually if your vehicle:
R is being transported
R is being loaded onto a ferry or car
transporter, for example
R is parked on a movable surface, e.g. in a
split-level garage
X To deactivate: use the Start/Stop button
to set SmartKey position 0.
or
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock. X
Press button 0043.
Indicator lamp 0044lights up briefly.
X Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The tow-away alarm is deactivated.
The tow-away alarm remains deactivated
until the vehicle is unlocked and locked
again. 60
Theft deterrent locking systemSafety

features. If, in automatic operation mode, a
side window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path, the anti-entrapment feature
will stop the side window and open it slightly.
The side windows operate differently when
the switch is pulled and held. These details
can be found in the "Closing a blocked side
window" section in this chapter.
The closing of the side windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by pressing or pulling the
respective switch.
If a side window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path when you are closing the
side windows by pressing and holding the
0037 button on the SmartKey, the anti-
entrapment feature will not operate. G
WARNING
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the window pane when opening a window. The
downward motion of the pane may pull that
part of your body down between the window
pane and the door frame and trap it there. If
there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch and pull it to close the window.
Observe the important safety notes in the
"Children in the vehicle" section (Y page 51). Opening and closing the side
windows
0043
Left side window
0044 Right side window
The switches for both 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
precedence.
X Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 113).
X To open: press corresponding switch 0043
or 0044.
X To close: pull corresponding switch 0043
or 0044.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows 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. 74
Side windowsOpening and closing

otherwise damage the soft top of the
vehicle.
! When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure that:
R there is sufficient clearance above it, as
the soft top swings upwards.
R there are no objects on the soft top or
the soft-top covers to the side.
R the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen
R the outside temperature is above -10 †.
You could otherwise damage the soft top
as well as other parts of the vehicle.
i Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk. Opening and closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured
by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover, when opening
or closing the soft top.
Release the soft-top switch in the event of
danger. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately. G
WARNING
The soft top stops moving during the opening
or closing procedure if you drive faster than
30 mph (50 km/h). This could impair your rear
view. At high speeds the soft top may be
damaged.
Reduce your speed to below 30 mph
(50 km/h) or stop in accordance with traffic
conditions. Press the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully. Opening and closing X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Select key position 1using the Start/Stop
button (Y page 113). X
To open: pull soft-top switch 0043until the
soft top is fully opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h), the opening procedure
is stopped and in the multifunction display
you see the Open/Close Convertible Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely
Top Completely message. Reduce your
speed again to below 30 mph (50 km/h)
and pull the soft-top switch again to open
the soft top fully.
X To close: press and hold soft-top
switch 0043until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
30 mph (50 km/h), the closing procedure
is stopped and in the multifunction display
you see the Open/Close Convertible Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely
Top Completely message. Reduce speed
back to under 30 mph (50 km/h) and push
the soft top switch again to fully close the
soft top. Soft top (Roadster)
77Opening and closing Z

Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured
by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover, when opening
or closing the soft top.
If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately
release the 0036or0037 button on the
SmartKey. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.
Opening and closing i
The SmartKey must be close to the
driver's door handle.
X Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X To open: press and hold the 0036button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X To close: press and hold the 0037button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display. The soft top and the side windows
close. Relocking the soft top
G
WARNING
Stop the vehicle at a suitable location as soon
as it is possible to do so safely and lock the
soft top before driving on. You could
otherwise endanger yourself and others. The soft top is not locked if:
R the Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
R you hear a warning tone for up to ten
seconds when pulling away or while driving.
You can lock the soft top 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 Select key position 2with the Start/Stop
button (Y page 113).
X Press the soft-top switch. Installing/removing the wind screen
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle and
injure yourself or others if you operate the
wind screen while driving.
Install or remove the wind screen only when
the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
If the wind screen is not properly engaged and
the fastening levers are not folded outwards,
it could become detached while driving. There
is a risk of accident and injury.
Make sure that you push in the wind screen
up to the locking point and then fold the
fastening levers outwards.
! Install or remove the wind screen only
when the soft top is open. You could
otherwise damage the wind screen or the
vehicle interior.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wind screens which have been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to
the vehicle. 78
Soft top (Roadster)Opening and closing