Operator’s Manual SL-Class
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SL 500 SL 55 AMG SL 600 SL 65 AMG
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual.
Contents Introduction .......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual ............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada...............
Contents Safety and Security ........................... Occupant safety................................... Airbags ........................................... Seat belts ....................................... Roll bar........................................... Children in the vehicle.................... Panic alarm .......................................... Activating ....................................... Deactivating ................................... Driving safety systems.........................
Contents Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ Settings menu.............................. Trip computer menu..................... TEL menu* ................................... Automatic transmission..................... One-touch gearshifting................. Gear ranges ................................. Gear selector lever position ......... Automatic shift program .............. Driving tips...................................
Contents Operation ......................................... The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... Driving instructions............................ Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. Drinking and driving ..................... Pedals .......................................... Power assistance ......................... Brakes .......................................... Driving off..................................... Parking ......................................... Tires ............................
Contents Practical hints ................................. What to do if … .................................. Lamps in the instrument cluster .. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ......... Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display.................... Where will I find ...? ........................... First aid kit................................... Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel.................................. Locking/unlocking in an emergency . Unlocking the vehicle...................
Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... Capacities .................................... Engine oils.................................... Engine oil additives ...................... Air conditioner refrigerant ............ Brake fluid .................................... Premium unleaded gasoline ......... Fuel requirements ........................ Gasoline additives ........................ Coolants....................................... Windshield and headlamp washer system....................
Introduction Product information 왔 Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that: Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program.
Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Controls in detail Technical data Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed on your vehicle.
Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warning! G Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.
Introduction Operating safety Warning! G Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.
Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required.
Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
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At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21
At a glance Cockpit 22
At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Hood lock release Page 50 270 3 Parking brake release 57 4 Door control panel 32 5 Exterior lamp switch 6 Headlamp washer button 51, 123 178 7 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 52 앫 Windshield wipers 53 앫 High beam 128 Item 8 Steering wheel gearshift control (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG, and vehicles with Sport Package* only) Page 172 e Digital clock f Overhead control panel g Interior storage compartments (locking/unlocking) 9 Cruise control swi
At a glance Instrument cluster 24
At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 328 2 Speedometer with: ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 326 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only 1 Page K Right turn signal indicator lamp 1 Coolant temperature gauge with: D Coolant temperature warning lamp Item L Left turn signal indicator lamp 3 Left multifunction display with: 앫 Trip odometer 앫 Main odometer 132 Stored speed for v ABS/ESP warning lamp 324 E Distronic* indicator lamp1 (white) or warning lamp (red) 330 앫 앫 Cruise control Distronic
At a glance Instrument cluster 26
At a glance Instrument cluster Item 5 Tachometer with: Page 132 A High beam headlamp indicator 128 ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only 327 ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only Item Page 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp 332 < Seat belt telltale 332 X Tire pressure control warning light 333 6 Right multifunction display with C Roll bar warning lamp 331 - Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp 325 앫 Gear selector lever position 168 앫 Outside tempe
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Left multifunction display in the speedometer 134 2 Right multifunction display in the tachometer 134 Operating the control system 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button ç down/to decrease æ up/to increase 4 Telephone*: Press button í to take a call ì to end a call 28 Page Item 5 Menu systems: Press button ÿ for previous menu è for next menu 135 6 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Page
At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Central locking switch 111 2 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 128 3 Central unlocking switch 111 4 Center and side air vent adjustment 182 5 COMAND system, see separate operating instructions 137 6 Automatic climate control 185 7 Right cup holder 228 8 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 37 9 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 233 233 a Left cup holder 228 29
At a glance Center console Lower part Item Item 223 2 Active Body Control (ABC) switch 220 8 Thumbwheel for setting distance for Distronic* 216 90 9 Distance warning function* on/off switch 216 a Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission 175 b Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 170 4 Hardtop open/close control with buttons for roll bar 5 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 6 Vehicle level control switch Page 1 Parking assist (Parktronic system)* deactivation swit
At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 129 2 Temperature sensor for automatic climate control 182 3 Right reading lamp on/off 129 4 Interior lighting control 129 5 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone* and voice control system* (see separate operating instructions) 236 6 Rear view mirror 43, 178 7 Garage door opener 246 8 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 237 31
At a glance Door control panel Item 32 Page 1 Door handle 106 2 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows 193 3 Memory function (for storing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings) 120 4 Seat heating switch 117 Seat ventilation* switch 119 5 Seat adjustment switch 39, 113 6 Remote trunk lid release switch 109 7 Door pocket 229
Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 33
Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the information given here. Unlocking with the SmartKey Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Warning! If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information.
Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* i If your vehicle is equipped with the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid when you grasp the door handle. If your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, the doors will unlock and you can open them. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock the vehicle.
Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Warning! SmartKey G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.
Getting started Unlocking ! SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Position 0 If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the starter battery may not be sufficiently charged. You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey. Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have the status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). 앫 Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 401). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 406).
Getting started Unlocking Ignition (or Position 2) i 왘 When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. The indicator and warning lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running.
Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Warning! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! Warning! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous.
Getting started Adjusting Warning! G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front airbag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.
Getting started Adjusting Seat height Head restraint height 왘 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat cushion depth 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4 until your legs are supported comfortably.
Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Warning! G Steering wheel adjustment Adjusting steering column in or out The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column. 왘 Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Getting started Adjusting Interior rear view mirror Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions. Warning! G In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
Getting started Adjusting ! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner. i The memory function (컄 page 120) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the settings for the steering wheel and the seat position.
Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Warning! G Do not lay any objects in the driver’s footwell. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belts Warning! In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt.
Getting started Driving 컄컄 Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate BabySmartTM1 compatible infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.
Getting started Driving 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from seat belt housing 1. 앫 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening.
Getting started Driving Starting the engine Warning! Automatic transmission G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately.
Getting started Driving Starting with KEYLESS-GO* You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. 왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. Do not depress accelerator. 왘 If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detection of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO.
Getting started Driving 왘 Parking brake Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Driving 1 Parking brake 2 Parking brake release handle Warning! Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position D or R. Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.
Getting started Driving Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. ! If you hear a warning signal when driving off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake. After a cold start, the transmission engages at a higher revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. ! Do not run cold engine at high engine speed.
Getting started Driving High beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. i To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes, press combination switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times.
Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Switching on windshield wipers ! 왘 Do not leave windshield wipers in intermittent setting when vehicle is taken to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. Wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be damaged as a result. Turn the combination switch to the desired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
Getting started Driving Single wipe ! 앫 Remove blockage. 왘 If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off immediately. 앫 Turn the windshield wipers on again. Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 1. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid.
Getting started Driving Problems while driving The coolant temperature gauge is above 248°F (120°C) The engine runs erratically and misfires The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: 왘 Do not start the engine under any circumstances. 왘 Notify local fire and/or police authorities. 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be operating properly.
Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Warning! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. 56 G 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front wheels towards the road curb.
Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake Warning! 1 Parking brake 2 Release handle 왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1. When the engine is running, the indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated. G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Getting started Parking and locking Turning off the engine 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to position P. On slopes, turn the front wheels towards the road curb. 왘 Press the seat belt release button (컄 page 45). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. i With the SmartKey removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off.
Getting started Parking and locking Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 94). Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* i 왘 Place the gear selector lever in P.
Getting started Parking and locking Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors. Be especially careful when small children are around. Before closing doors, make sure that there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing. 왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock button 1 on the door handle or the lock button on the trunk lid (컄 page 104). All turn signal lamps flash three times.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems 61
Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most important facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction.
Safety and Security Occupant safety 컄컄 앫 앫 Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steering wheel or dashboard. 앫 Keep hands on the outside of steering wheel rim. Placing hands and arms inside the rim can increase the risk and potential severity of hand/arm injury when driver front airbag inflates. 앫 64 앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper operation of vehicle controls.
Safety and Security Occupant safety G To help avoid the possibility of injury, please follow these guidelines: Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmartTM child restraint which will turn off the passenger front airbag (컄 page 74). BabySmartTM will not, however, turn off any side impact airbag.
Safety and Security Occupant safety i Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impacts (front airbags, driver-side kneebag) and side impacts (head-thorax airbags) which exceed preset thresholds. Only during these types of impacts, if of sufficient severity to meet the deployment threshold, will they provide their supplemental protection. The driver and passengers should always wear their seat belts.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbag Warning! 앫 앫 앫 additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Front airbags ! Driver and passenger airbags are deployed: Do not place objects heavier than 20 lbs (9 kg) on the front passenger seat. This could cause the front airbag or the head-thorax airbag on the front passenger side to deploy in a crash which exceeds the system’s deployment threshold.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Head-thorax airbags The head-thorax airbags are deployed: 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the front airbags The head-thorax airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deployment threshold. The passenger head-thorax airbag will only deploy if the system senses that the passenger seat is occupied.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even pregnant women. Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passenger should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Warning! Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Have all work carried out only by qualified technicians. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Safety and Security Occupant safety 컄컄 앫 앫 앫 Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces. The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries. Pregnant women should also use a lap-shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen. Never place your feet on the instrument panel, dashboard or on the seat.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Roll bar Warning! G This vehicle is a two occupant vehicle. The rear storage area is not intended for use by occupants and is not equipped for properly seating or restraining occupants. Thus this area should never be used by any persons. Before operating the roll bar switch make sure that the roll bar’s path is clear and no persons are injured by the moving roll bar due to inattention.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Lowering the roll bar If the roll bar was raised manually: 왘 Lift the switch for the retractable hardtop. 왘 Press and hold button 1 until the roll bar is lowered. If the roll bar was raised automatically: 왘 Press and hold button 2 until you hear the roll bar lock into place. 왘 Press and hold button 1 until the roll bar is lowered.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Never release the seat belt buckle while the vehicle is in motion, since the special seat belt retractor will be deactivated. ! The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories, and all Canadian provinces. Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system which is properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt and that complies with U.S.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G BabySmartTM1 airbag deactivation system Children too big for child restraint systems should use regular seat belts. Position the shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster.
Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Warning! G The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible. When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminated. Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g.
Safety and Security Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2 1/2 minutes. 1 Â button Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert SmartKey in starter switch. 78 i i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems 왔 Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 앫 SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) i In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, the ESP, and the SBC is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires) or snow chains as required.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems ABS Warning! G Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems ESP Warning! The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is operational as soon as the engine is running and monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By applying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP Switching off the ESP ! Because of the ESP’s automatic operation, the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when 앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer 앫 the vehicle is being towed with the front/rear axle raised Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the brake system.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems The switch is located in the lower part of the center console. Warning! G When the ABS/ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP. ! 1 ESP switch 왘 Press ESP switch 1 until the ABS/ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. ESP is deactivated.
Safety and Security Driving safety systems SBC brake system Warning! The SBC brake system combines a hydraulic brake circuit with electronically controlled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort. Warning! G Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated in the speedometer display, for example by the ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) indicator lamp. Refer to the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 326).
Safety and Security Driving safety systems The SBC brake system is automatically activated when you 앫 unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 앫 open the driver’s or passenger door 앫 turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 앫 in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*, press the start/stop button on the gear selector lever once 앫 depress the brake pedal 앫 release the parking brake i If the SBC brake system is activated as the brake pedal is first depressed, you may fe
Safety and Security Driving safety systems The SBC brake servo assistance switches off automatically Note on driving with the SBC brake system 앫 앫 앫 앫 approximately two minutes after you turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or removed the SmartKey approximately two minutes after you pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button to turn off the engine or power supply and opened the driver’s door (with driver’s door open, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed f
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Immobilizer Deactivating Anti-theft alarm system The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. With the SmartKey Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 왘 Activating With the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press the start/stop button on the gear selector lever once. The engine is turned off. 왘 Open the driver’s door.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle 앫 unlocking and opening the driver’s door with the mechanical key 앫 someone opens a door from the inside if the vehicle was locked from the outside with the SmartKey 앫 someone opens the trunk lid with the emergency release button i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system (컄 page 239) provide
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. or 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the SmartKey. With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Grasp the outside door handle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle. or 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be inside the vehicle.
Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) with the lock button at each door handle or trunk lid. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed until you lock your vehicle again. Canceling tow-away alarm To cancel the alarm: 1 Tow-away alarm off button 2 Indicator lamp With the SmartKey 왘 왘 Switch off ignition and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is switched on.
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Retractable hardtop Driving systems Useful features 93
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to operate the equipment installed on your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are given at the beginning of each segment.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Warning! SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for the trunk lid 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6  Panic button (컄 page 78) G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 All turn signals flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation undesired operation of the device.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice. All turn signals flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. Global locking 왘 ! Checking the batteries If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained. 왘 앫 Press button ‹. All turn signals flash three times.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking the trunk Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key You can unlock the trunk separately. If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 왘 Press and hold button Š on the SmartKey until trunk unlocks. i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, your vehicle unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the glove box 앫 the storage compartment under the armrest 앫 the storage compartment in the rear 앫 the fuel filler flap Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i i i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: You can also close the power windows (컄 page 193) and the retractable hardtop using the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO (컄 page 200).
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO 앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (컄 page 94). 앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO functions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with the Œ button). 앫 앫 앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the trunk.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running (e.g. if passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO), the message Key not recognized! will appear in the multifunction display while driving off. Find the SmartKey or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO so that grasping a door handle only unlocks the driver’s door, interior lockable storage compartments and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 94) flashes twice. Unlocking the driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Grasp the driver’s door handle. All turn signals flash once.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the driver’s door (컄 page 374). 앫 Have the vehicle batteries and their connections checked (컄 page 401). 앫 Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors (컄 page 376). If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking the trunk Press button ‹ or Œ. i You can unlock the trunk separately. Battery check lamp 5 (컄 page 98) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order. A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed (컄 page 109). The turn signals will flash three times to confirm locking.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Loss of SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO If you lose your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately. 왘 Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i Opening the trunk from the outside i If you open a door, the side windows on that side of the vehicle will lower slightly. The windows close again when you close the door. The handle is located above the rear license plate recess. Opening the trunk To facilitate trunk loading and unloading when the hardtop is retracted, you can raise the hardtop from its storage position in the trunk using the load assist feature (컄 page 235).
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The trunk can also be opened using Opening the trunk from the inside i 앫 the SmartKey, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 94) 앫 the remote trunk lid release switch, see “Opening the trunk from the inside” (컄 page 108) You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary and the retractable hardtop is fully opened or closed.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 Closing the trunk Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on trunk lid. Warning! G Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located on the left side of the trunk. Only drive with the trunk closed.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 컄컄 i The emergency release button unlocks the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens. Illumination of the emergency release button: 앫 앫 Automatic central locking i The button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside Warning! You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you want to unlock the passenger door from the inside or want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The central locking switch does not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap. Warning! G Locking 왘 You can open a locked door from inside at any time.
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking i If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, it will not unlock using the central locking switch.
Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats For more information on seat adjustment, see “Seat adjustment” (컄 page 40). Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the SETTINGS menu of the control system (컄 page 157). Warning! G Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Controls in detail Seats i If the current position for the steering wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. If the current seat position falls into a factory-set position range and the system recognizes the current seat position to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit, the driver’s seat will not move to the rear when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
Controls in detail Seats Moving the seats forward and backward The switch is located on the top side of the seat. You can adjust the contour of the seat’s lumbar support to best support your spine. You can move the seats forward and back to facilitate loading and unloading. Warning! The thumbwheel is located on the lower side of the seat. G When moving the seats, be sure that no one can be caught by them. Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts during a seat adjustment procedure.
Controls in detail Seats Multicontour backrest* (standard on SL 600, SL 55 AMG, and SL 65 AMG) 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). Press æ or ç on switch 1. You can reduce muscle tension during long trips by periodically using the massage function. The air cushion inflates or deflates. 왘 Shoulder region support The multicontour backrest has inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support.
Controls in detail Seats Seat heating Switching off seat heating Switching off rapid seat heating 왘 왘 Vehicles without seat ventilation* The switch is located on the door. Press lower switch position 1 again. i ! The seat heating will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes. If one or both of the lamps on the seat heating switch are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically.
Controls in detail Seats Vehicles with seat ventilation* Switching on seat heating Switching off rapid seat heating The switch is located on the door. The red indicator lamps on the switch indicate the selected heating level: 왘 왘 Level Press upper switch position 1 twice. A red indicator lamp on the switch comes on. Switching off seat heating off No indicator lamp on 1 One indicator lamp on 2 Two indicator lamps on 왘 Press upper switch position 1 again.
Controls in detail Seats Seat ventilation* (standard on SL 600 and SL 65 AMG) 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). Switching on seat ventilation The switch is located on the door. The blue indicator lamps on the switch indicate the selected ventilation level: Level 왘 Three blue indicator lamps on the switch come on. 왘 3 Three indicator lamps on 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp on off No indicator lamp on Press switch 1.
Controls in detail Memory function ! Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See also the section on airbags (컄 page 63) for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, operation and comfort.
Controls in detail Memory function Storing positions into memory Recalling positions from memory 왘 왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired position (컄 page 39). 왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Release memory button and press a stored position button 1, 2, or 3 within three seconds. All the settings are stored at the selected position.
Controls in detail Memory function 왘 Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb. 왘 Press memory button M. 왘 Within three seconds, press adjustment button 2 in the center console. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move. 1 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror 2 Adjustment button M Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Press button 1 in center console.
Controls in detail Lighting 왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 51) and “Turn signals” (컄 page 52). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country in which the vehicle is registered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams.
Controls in detail Lighting i Automatic headlamp mode With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the engine turned off with KEYLESS-GO* and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the parking lamps or the low beam headlamps are switched on. The following lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: The message $ Turn off lamps appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Lighting 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position U. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once, only the parking lamps will switch on and off automatically. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps, and the side marker lamps will switch on and off automatically. Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M or U.
Controls in detail Lighting Canada only: USA only: The daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. By default, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (컄 page 152). When the engine is running and you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam headlamps will switch off with a three-minute delay.
Controls in detail Lighting Fog lamps Warning! G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only) The fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U. To switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first.
Controls in detail Lighting Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. High beam 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to B or to U (컄 page 123). 왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam headlamps. The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle.
Controls in detail Lighting Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Interior lighting Activating Press hazard warning flasher switch 1. 왘 All turn signals are flashing. Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again. i If the hazard warning flasher was switched on automatically because of an airbag that has deployed, press hazard warning flasher switch 1 once to switch it off. Slide switch 4 to the left.
Controls in detail Lighting Deactivating 왘 Slide switch 4 to the right. The interior lighting and the entry/exit lamps remain switched off in darkness, even when you Manual control Courtesy lighting Switching lamps on For better orientation in the dark, courtesy lamps will illuminate the interior of your vehicle as follows: 왘 Press switch 3. The interior lighting switches on.
Controls in detail Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (컄 page 24). The instrument cluster is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition 앫 press the reset button (컄 page 24) 앫 switch on the exterior lamps Opening a door will activate the instrument cluster only for about 30 seconds.
Controls in detail Instrument cluster ! Excessive coolant temperature triggers the coolant temperature warning lamp (컄 page 352) and a warning in the multifunction display (컄 page 328). During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Controls in detail Instrument cluster Outside temperature indicator Warning! G The outside temperature indicator is not designed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. The outside temperature is displayed in the right multifunction display (컄 page 24).
Controls in detail Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is in position 1. The control system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster display, and much more.
Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel.
Controls in detail Control system The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD operations under AUDIO, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant information or to customize the settings for your vehicle. It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. 앫 If you press button è or ÿ repeatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other.
Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table below provides an overview of the individual menus.
Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Standard display AUDIO NAV Distronic* Vehicle status Settings message memory (컄 page 139) (컄 page 139) (컄 page 142) (컄 page 142) (컄 page 143) Commands/submenus Digital speedom- Selecting Activating eter radio station route guidance Calling up main- Selecting tenance service satellite radio indicator station* (USA only) Calling up settings Menu 6 Menu 7 Trip computer Telephone (컄 page 144) (컄
Controls in detail Control system i Standard display menu AUDIO menu The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not necessarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. You can select the functions in the standard display menu with button k or j. The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on.
Controls in detail Control system Select radio station 왘 왘 Turn on the radio. Refer to the separate operating instructions. Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned station in the right display. 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found. Select satellite radio station* (USA only) i The satellite radio is treated as a radio application. You can only store new stations using the designated feature on the radio.
Controls in detail Control system i Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to satellite radio service provider are required for satellite radio operation. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. Operate the CD player Selecting CD track 왘 왘 For more information, refer to separate COMAND operating instructions. Turn on COMAND and select CD. Refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions.
Controls in detail Control system NAV menu Distronic* menu The NAV menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. Use the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. What information is shown in the left multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic system is active or inactive. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the message NAV in the left multifunction display.
Controls in detail Control system Distronic activated When Distronic is activated the DTR symbol and the set speed are seen in the left display. 1 Symbol for activated Distronic 2 Set speed Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the vehicle status message memory appears in the multifunction display. Vehicle status message memory menu 왘 Use the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and warning messages that may be stored in the system.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button k or j. The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display” (컄 page 335). i After you have scrolled through all recorded status messages, the first recorded message appears again.
Controls in detail Control system The following settings and submenus are available: Resetting all settings Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Function Page You can reset all the functions of all submenus to the factory settings. Resetting all settings 145 왘 Submenus in the Settings menu 145 Resetting the functions of a sub- 146 menu Instrument cluster submenu 왘 Lighting submenu 152 Vehicle submenu 156 Convenience submenu 157 In the right display you see the collection of submenus.
Controls in detail Control system Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings. 왘 Move to a function in the submenu. 왘 Press the reset button in the instrument cluster for approximately three seconds. In the right display you will see the request to press the reset button again to confirm. 왘 Press the reset button again. All functions of the submenu will reset to factory settings.
Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages.
Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Selecting temperature display mode Selecting speedometer display mode Access the Inst. cluster subenu via the Settings menu. Use the Inst. cluster submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Inst. cluster submenu. 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Inst. cluster submenu.
Controls in detail Control system Selecting language Available languages: Time submenu 왘 앫 German 앫 English 앫 Italian Access the Time submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time submenu to change the time and date settings. The following functions are available: 앫 French 앫 Spanish 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Inst. cluster submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Text appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Control system Setting the time (hours) 왘 Press æ or ç enable or disable this feature. When you set this feature to On, the time displayed in the multifunction display is automatically synchronized with the time of the COMAND system i For information on setting the time, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions. 150 This function is only available if the function Time sync. with head unit (컄 page 149) has been set to Off.
Controls in detail Control system Setting the time (minutes) This function is only available if the function Time sync. with head unit (컄 page 149) has been set to Off. The time is then not set automatically by the COMAND and must be set manually if required. 왘 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Time submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set time Minutes appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the minute setting.
Controls in detail Control system Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: Function Page Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) 152 Setting locator lighting 153 Setting night security illumination 154 Setting interior lighting delayed 155 switch-off 152 Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) The selection marker is on the current setting.
Controls in detail Control system In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will switch on additionally: Setting locator lighting 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see Locator lighting in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed switch-off) Use this function to set whether and for how long you would like the exterior lamps to illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and the doors closed.
Controls in detail Control system You can temporarily deactivate the delayed switch-off feature: 왘 Before exiting the vehicle turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. 왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back to 0. The delayed switch-off feature is deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings. The following functions are available: Function Page Setting automatic locking 156 Tire inflation pressure display 156 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left display: Automatic door lock. The selection marker is on the current setting.
Controls in detail Control system Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience submenu to change the settings for a number of convenience features. The following functions are available: Function Page Activating easy-entry/exit feature 157 Setting key-dependency 158 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 158 Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to activate and deactivate the easy-entry/exit feature (컄 page 113).
Controls in detail Control system The following settings are available for the easy-entry/exit feature: Setting key-dependency Use this function to set whether the memory settings for the seats, the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors mirrors should be stored separately for each SmartKey (컄 page 120).
Controls in detail Control system The selection marker is on the current setting. Trip computer menu Fuel consumption statistics after start Use the trip computer menu to call up statistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available: Function 왘 Press æ or ç to switch function On or Off.
Controls in detail Control system Resetting fuel consumption statistics i Fuel consumption since last reset All statistics stored since the last engine start will be reset approximately four hours after the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch. 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu. 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu.
Controls in detail Control system Call up range (distance to empty) 왘 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu. Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left display: Range. In the right display you will see the calculated range based on the current fuel tank level. TEL menu* Warning! G A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving.
Controls in detail Control system Which messages will appear in the right multifunction display depends on whether your telephone is switched on or off: 앫 If the telephone is off, the message in the multifunction display is: TEL Off. 앫 If the telephone is on: The telephone will then search for a network. During this time the right display is empty. As soon as the telephone has found a network, READY is indicated in the right display.
Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button j or k. The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone. This may take up to 30 seconds. In the right display you will see the message Please wait!. 왘 앫 When the message Please wait! disappears, the phone book has been loaded. 왘 Press button ì. Redialing The system dials the selected phone number. The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission see “Automatic transmission” (컄 page 48). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjustments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions. i During the brief warm-up, transmission upshifting is delayed.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Warning! 1 Current gear range/gear selector lever position 2 Current program mode The current gear range/gear selector lever position and program mode (C/S) or (M/C/S) appear in the right multifunction display. ! G Allow engine to warm up under low load use. Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached. It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D. Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmission (컄 page 167).
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right (D+). The selected gear range appears in the right multifunction display (컄 page 165). If you press on the accelerator when the engine has reached its rpm limit, the transmission will upshift beyond any gear range limit selected.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in position P to secure the vehicle.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous. Also, position P alone is not intended to or capable of preventing your vehicle from moving, possibly hitting people or objects.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program ! The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of position P. This could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared. 왘 Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the right multifunction display.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving tips Stopping Maneuvering When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights: When you maneuver in tight areas, e.g. when pulling into a parking space: Accelerator position 왘 Leave the transmission in gear. Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) Steering wheel gearshift control is available on vehicles with Sport Package*, on SL 55 AMG, and on SL 65 AMG only. When driving in the automatic program modes C or S, or in the MANUAL program mode (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only), you can change the gears manually on the steering wheel or by using the gear selector lever (컄 page 166).
Controls in detail Automatic transmission i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted. Upshifting Downshifting Warning! G On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel. i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P, N or R. The MANUAL program mode will not be stored.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Upshifting 왘 Press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel. The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmission when you are driving in the automatic program mode (C or S). Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Activating manual shift program 왘 Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the M for MANUAL program mode appears in the right multifunction display. The transmission switches to the MANUAL program mode. Automatic shifting is switched off. The gear range is not limited. You can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D. You can upshift or downshift through the gears in succession.
Controls in detail Automatic transmission 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction (컄 page 166). Deactivating manual shift program 왘 or 왘 Press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel (컄 page 174). The transmission shifts to the next higher gear. If, instead of the manual program mode symbol M, the symbol p appears in the right multifunction display (컄 page 165), shift to the next higher gear.
Controls in detail Good visibility For information on windshield wiper operation, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 53). Headlamp cleaning system The switch is located on the left side of the dashboard. 왘 Press button 1. The headlamps are cleaned with a high-pressure water jet. For information on filling up the washer fluid reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (컄 page 278). Rear window defroster For information, see “Rear window defroster” (컄 page 189).
Controls in detail Good visibility Warning! G The auto-dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, if the wind screen is installed. Glare can endanger you and others. Warning! G In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.
Controls in detail Good visibility 컄컄왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R. The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position: The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position. 앫 ten seconds after you put the gear selector lever out of position R 앫 immediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) 앫 immediately when you press button 1 for driver’s side mirror.
Controls in detail Good visibility 1 Mounting 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Holder for gas cards 왘 To use mirror, lift up cover 2. i If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage sun visor from mounting 1 and pivot to the side. The mirror lamp 3 will switch off.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control 182
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Item Item 1 Center air vent, adjustable 1 Temperature control, left 2 Center air vent, fixed 2 Air distribution, left (automatic or manual operation) 3 Side defroster vent 4 Side air vent, adjustable 3 Defrosting 5 Center air vent, adjustable 4 Air recirculation 6 Air volume control for center and side air vents 5 Rear window defroster 6 Air distribution, right (automatic or manual operation) 7 Automatic climate control panel 7 Temperature control, r
Controls in detail Automatic climate control The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 1 and 7 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small increments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C). Decreasing 왘 Turn the outer adjustment ring slightly to the left. The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution controls 2 and 6 (컄 page 183) to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment. The following symbols are found on the controls: Adjusting automatically 왘 Press the control knob. The U light on the control knob comes on. The air distribution is adjusted automatically.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Defrosting windshield i These settings should only be selected for a short time. Activating 왘 Press button P (컄 page 183). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Deactivating 왘 Press button P (컄 page 183). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Defrosting is turned off. Activating Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating i If you keep button , pressed, the side windows will close. 왘 앫 at high outside temperatures 앫 if the concentration of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide in the outside air increases, for example in a tunnel If you have turned off the air conditioner (컄 page 191) or the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), the air recirculation mode will not switch on automatically.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is automatically deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside temperature. Activating 왘 Deactivating 왘 ! Press button F (컄 page 183) again. The indicator lamp on the button goes out.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine. i How long the system will provide heating depends on the coolant temperature and the temperature set by the operator. The blower will run at speed setting 1 regardless of the air distribution control setting.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating the automatic climate control system i This setting is only recommended when the retractable hardtop is open. Reactivating There are several ways to reactivate the automatic climate control system: 왘 왘 The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator. i The indicator lamp on button M switches off.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control Activating Moist air can fog up the windows. You can dehumidify the air with the air conditioning. 왘 Press ± again (컄 page 183). The indicator lamp on the ± button goes out. The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134A. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer.
Controls in detail Power windows 왔 Power windows Opening and closing the windows Warning! The side windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all the side windows are on the driver’s door. The switch for the passenger side is on the passenger door. 1 Left front and rear windows 2 Right front and rear windows G When closing the windows, make sure that there is no danger of anyone being injured by the closing procedure.
Controls in detail Power windows Opening the windows Closing the windows 왘 왘 Press switch 1 or 2 to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move downwards until you release the switch. i If the hardtop is open, the respective rear window will open automatically as soon as the front window is completely open. Opening the rear windows if the hardtop is closed: 왘 Open the front window. 왘 Press switch 1 or 2 to the resistance point again. The corresponding rear window will open completely.
Controls in detail Power windows Fully closing the windows (Express-close) Closing the windows with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 왘 Pull switch 1 or 2 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding window closes completely. If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop and open slightly.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractable hardtop For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still. Warning! G Before operating the switch for the retractable hardtop, make sure there is no danger of anyone being injured by the moving parts (retractable roof, roof frame, and trunk lid) due to inattention.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Luggage cover Opening luggage cover The luggage cover is located in the trunk. 왘 Unhook luggage cover from side holders. 왘 While holding on to handle 1, guide luggage cover back into its storage compartment. Opening the retractable hardtop with the switch ! To prevent damage to the hardtop or luggage/cargo when lowering the roof: 앫 1 Handle 2 Holders Closing luggage cover 왘 Pull out the luggage cover using handle 1.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 왘 Pull up on the hardtop switch as indicated by the arrow until the hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk storage compartment and the indicator lamp in the hardtop switch goes out. Closing the retractable hardtop with the switch The multifunction display will briefly show the message K Retractable roof Open.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Locking the retractable hardtop after raising/lowering Warning! G Unlocked status noticed when stopped 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 To lock the hardtop in its fully closed position, press hardtop switch forward. The message + Retractable roof Closed appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Warning! G If the retractable hardtop does not completely open or close, the roof hydraulics will lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is lowered 앫 after approximately seven minutes when the ignition is switched on 앫 after approximately 15 seconds when the ignition is switched off Shortly before the hardtop is lowered, a warning will sound and the hardtop switch lamp will flash.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Closing the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey (Convenience feature) 왘 Aim the transmitter eye at the door handle. 왘 Press and hold button ‹ until the retractable hardtop is completely closed. The retractable hardtop and the side windows close. In the tachometer display you will see the message Retractable roof Closed. Warning! G If the retractable hardtop does not completely open or close a warning sounds and the retractable hardtop switch flashes.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Indicator lamp in the retractable hardtop switch lights when vehicle is stopped If the indicator lamp in the retractable hardtop switch lights while the vehicle is standing still and the switch was not activated, then the retractable hardtop is not locked. 왘 Properly lock the retractable hardtop (컄 page 199) before continuing to drive. The retractable hardtop will not lock There is a malfunction in the retractable hardtop system.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Removing 왘 왘 Fold the upper section of the wind screen back down. 왘 Lower the roll bar. Make sure the fastening straps do not get caught. 왘 Pull the wind screen out towards the front of the vehicle. Be careful not to damage interior trim with the guide tabs. 왘 Place the wind screen back into the bag. Raise the roll bar slightly (컄 page 73). 2 Buckle Sunshade for panorama roof* 왘 Guide the fastening straps around the top of the roll bar and close buckles 2.
Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 1 Stop buttons 2 Handle Opening 왘 Squeeze stop buttons 1 and guide the sunshade towards the rear. Closing 왘 Using handle 2, slide the sunshade towards the front of the vehicle.
Controls in detail Driving systems 왔 Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control and Distronic*, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed 앫 ABC with vehicle level control systems, with which you can change vehicle suspension characteristics 앫 Parktronic*, which assists the driver during parking maneuvers For information on the BAS, ABS, and ESP, see “Driving safety systems” (컄 page 79).
Controls in detail Driving systems Setting current speed Canceling cruise control 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. There are several ways to cancel the cruise control: 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever. 왘 The cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use. The current speed is set. 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The cruise control is activated.
Controls in detail Driving systems i i Setting a higher speed The cruise control switches off automatically if Depressing the accelerator pedal does not deactivate the cruise control. After brief acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise control will resume the last speed set. 왘 Lift the cruise control in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 206) and hold it there until the desired speed is reached. 왘 Release the cruise control lever.
Controls in detail Driving systems Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Faster 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 206). Slower 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 2 (컄 page 206). Distronic* Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) Warning! G The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit.
Controls in detail Driving systems It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic conditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. Warning! G Distronic is a convenience system, its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective and usable when traffic speeds vary. It is not however, intended to, nor does it, replace the need for extreme care.
Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G Use of Distronic can be dangerous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control. Distronic does not act upon adverse sight distance conditions. Do not use Distronic during conditions of fog and heavy rain, snow or sleet. Warning! G Close attention to road and traffic conditions is imperative at all times, regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated.
Controls in detail Driving systems Warning! G An intermittent warning sounds and the DTR warning lamp (red) E in the speedometer dial is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that Distronic will not be capable of slowing the vehicle sufficiently to maintain the preset following distance, which creates a danger of a collision.
Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic menu in the control system Distronic deactivated Distronic activated In the Distronic menu you can read the current settings for Distronic. What appears in the left multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic is turned on or off. When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard display in the left multifunction display. When Distronic is activated the DTR symbol and the set speed are seen in the left display.
Controls in detail Driving systems Cruise control lever Activating Distronic The Distronic system is operated by means of the cruise control lever. You can activate Distronic if The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left-hand side of the steering column. 앫 you are driving between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h) 앫 the ESP is activated (컄 page 82) When Distronic is activated the speedometer display will show a message such as DTR 60 mph.
Controls in detail Driving systems Setting the current speed Setting a higher speed Setting a lower speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 왘 왘 Briefly lift or depress the cruise control lever. 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 213) to increase the vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h). Briefly tip the cruise control in direction of arrow 2 (컄 page 213) to decrease the vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h).
Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) Warning! G The speed stored in memory should only be set again if prevailing road conditions permit. Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the preset speed could endanger yourself and others. 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 (컄 page 213). Distronic is set to the last stored speed. 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
Controls in detail Driving systems Decreasing distance Setting the following distance in Distronic You can set the specified following for Distronic by varying the time setting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the vehicle ahead. The set distance will be shown in the speedometer display field.
Controls in detail Driving systems When pressing the brake pedal, the warning sound ceases. The warning sound will also cease, when the distance to the vehicle ahead is sufficient again without applying the brakes. In this case, the distance warning lamp will also go out. Warning! G Driving with Distronic Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by Distronic. This could result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
Controls in detail Driving systems 컄컄 Distronic regulates only the distance between your vehicle and those directly ahead of it, but does not register stationary objects in the road, e.g.: The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Distronic will switch off, and the message 앫 a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam 앫 a disabled vehicle Distronic Currently unavailable. See Oper.
Controls in detail Driving systems Offset driving Lane changing Narrow vehicles A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient distance to the vehicle ahead. Because of their narrow profile, the vehicles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Distronic.
Controls in detail Driving systems Active Body Control (ABC) The ABC system automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. The ABC switch with the indicator lamp is located in the lower section of the center console. Suspension for sporty driving style The setting for sporty driving is selected when indicator lamp 2 is illuminated. 왘 Press switch 1. Indicator lamp 2 comes on.
Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control i Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to: These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change. 앫 reduce fuel consumption 앫 increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: 앫 앫 With increasing speed, ride height is reduced by up to approximately one inch (25 mm).
Controls in detail Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: Vehicle level when Use for stationary Height increase over normal Automatic lowering Indicator lamps (컄 page 222) Normal None Max. approx. 0.5 in (12 mm) Both lamps off Level 1 Driving with snow chains Max. 0.6 in (15 (컄 page 310) mm)1 Max. approx. 0.6 in (15 mm) One lamp on Level 2 Very rough road surface Max. 1.0 in (25 mm)1 conditions Max. approx. 1.
Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic* (Parking assist) Warning! Warning! G Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver. Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle.
Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensors ! To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors, see “Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors” (컄 page 318). During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. planters or trailer hitches).
Controls in detail Driving systems Minimum distance Center approx. 8 in (20 cm) Corners approx. 6 in (15 cm) If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the system. Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the relative distance between the sensors and an obstacle.
Controls in detail Driving systems As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the eighth distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance. 앫 앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acoustic warning lasting a maximum of two seconds will sound for the second distance segment.
Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system malfunction 왘 Switch off the ignition. If only the red distance segments illuminate and a warning sounds, there is a malfunction in the Parktronic system. The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on. 왘 Clean Parktronic system sensors (컄 page 318). 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).
Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartments Warning! Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects. G Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to prevent stored objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident.
Controls in detail Useful features Warning! G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Opening Door storage compartments Warning! G Keep the door storage compartments closed while vehicle is in motion.
Controls in detail Useful features Opening storage tray Rear storage compartments 왘 The CD changer is located in the left storage compartment. Press button 1 and lift up the armrest. Opening storage compartment 왘 Press button 2 and lift the armrest. For instructions on the CD changer, see separate COMAND Operator’s Manual. Locking the storage compartments separately You can lock the storage compartments separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service.
Controls in detail Useful features 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 3. The following storage compartments will be locked. They can then not be opened with the SmartKey or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 앫 Glove box 앫 Armrest storage compartments 앫 Rear storage compartments i The separate locking status of these storage compartments can only be canceled by means of the mechanical key. The storage compartments in the doors cannot be locked.
Controls in detail Useful features Luggage compartment in the rear Warning! G Secure all pieces of luggage in the rear with the luggage straps. Unsecured pieces of luggage can otherwise cause injury during a braking maneuver and can increase the risk of injury in an accident. 왘 Pull strap 2 out of holder 1. 왘 Secure the luggage with the strap so that it cannot move. 왘 Insert strap 2 into latch 3. Releasing the strap 왘 Press release button 4 and guide strap 2 back to holder 1.
Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Removing the ashtray insert Warning! Cigarette lighter G Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N. With gear selector lever in position N, turn off the engine. 왘 1 Cover plate 2 Sliding knob Opening ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate 1. 왘 The ashtray opens automatically. Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake.
Controls in detail Useful features 컄컄 Warning! G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury.
Controls in detail Useful features Load assist in the trunk To facilitate trunk loading after opening the lid, use the load assist feature to raise the retracted hardtop from its storage position in the trunk. Raising the hardtop Warning! Lowering the hardtop G To prevent injuries, make sure that there is no possibility of body parts getting caught in moving parts. If potential danger exists, press the switch again. This will immediately stop the movement of the hardtop.
Controls in detail Useful features Electrical outlet Telephone* Warning! Warning! An electrical outlet is located on the right side of the trunk. 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigar lighter type). i The electrical outlet can be used to accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W. 236 G Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle.
Controls in detail Useful features Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. You can take and place telephone calls using the í and ì buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other telephone functions, use the control system (컄 page 161). See separate instruction manual for instructions on how to operate the telephone.
Controls in detail Useful features i System self-check The SOS button is located above the interior rear view mirror. Initially, after switching on the ignition, malfunctions are detected and indicated (the indicator lamps in the SOS button, the Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ stay on longer than ten seconds or do not come on). The message The Roadside Assistance button • and the Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cover.
Controls in detail Useful features Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) or airbags deploy. An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror labeled SOS, then briefly pressing the button located under the cover. See (컄 page 240) for instructions on initiating an emergency call manually.
Controls in detail Useful features Initiating an emergency call manually Warning! 1 Cover 2 SOS button 왘 Briefly press on cover 1. The cover opens. 왘 Press SOS button 2 briefly. The indicator lamp in SOS button 2 will flash until the emergency call is concluded. 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center. 왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded. 240 G If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the vehicle (e.g.
Controls in detail Useful features A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. 왘 Describe the nature of the need for assistance. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such as labor and/or towing, charges may apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance Manual for more information.
Controls in detail Useful features Information button ¡ The Information button ¡ is located below the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold the button (for longer than two seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Center will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display and the audio system is muted. When the connection is established, the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display.
Controls in detail Useful features Response Center was established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not available). The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display. Information calls can be terminated using the ì button on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the COMAND headunit.
Controls in detail Useful features i i Remote door unlock The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Customer Assistance Center representative except Roadside Assistance and Information calls, which can also be terminated by pressing button ì on the multifunction steering wheel or the respective button for ending a telephone call on the COMAND headunit.
Controls in detail Useful features The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature. i The remote door unlock feature is available if the relevant cellular phone network is available. The SOS button will flash and the message Call connected will appear in the multifunction display to indicate receipt of the door unlock command. Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center specialist will attempt to establish voice contact with the vehicle occupants.
Controls in detail Useful features Garage door opener Warning! The built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices, for example garage door openers, gate openers, or other devices compatible with HomeLink® or some other systems. You can program the signal transmitter buttons.
Controls in detail Useful features i i i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener. If you should experience difficulties with programming the transmitter, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA only) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Controls in detail Useful features Programming or reprogramming the integrated remote control Step 3: i 왘 The indicator lamp 1 flashes the first time the signal transmitter button is programmed. If this button has already been programmed, the indicator lamp will only start flashing after 20 seconds. Step 1: 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). Step 2: 왘 If you have previously programmed an integrated signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3.
Controls in detail Useful features i Rolling code programming If the indicator lamp 1 blinks rapidly for about two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with programming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature. To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after completing the “Programming” portion (steps 1 through 6) of this text.
Controls in detail Useful features 컄컄Step 왘 13: To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.
Controls in detail Useful features i If you sell your vehicle, erase the codes of all three channels. Reprogramming a single integrated signal transmitter button To program a device using a signal transmitter button previously trained, follow these steps: 왘 Press and hold the desired signal transmitter button (2, 3 or 4). Do not release the button. 왘 The indicator lamp will begin to flash after 20 seconds.
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Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care 253
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find detailed information on operating, maintaining and caring for your vehicle. 254 The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
Operation Driving instructions 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving habits and operating conditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures. 앫 Remove unnecessary loads 앫 Allow engine to warm up under low load use. 앫 Avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration. 앫 Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by the maintenance system.
Operation Driving instructions Power assistance Warning! G The brake system requires electrical energy for operation. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake system operation and switch it into its emergency operation mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp (컄 page 326) and warning messages (컄 page 335) in the instrument cluster come on while driving.
Operation Driving instructions To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generated serves to dry the brakes. If your brake system is normally only subjected to moderate loads, you should occasionally test the effectiveness of the brakes by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. This will also enhance the grip of the brake pads.
Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system (SL 65 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is designed to operate under the extremely high operating demands required to accommodate the performance capabilities of the vehicle. The brakes may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the 앫 vehicle speed 앫 brake force applied 앫 ambient conditions, e.g.
Operation Driving instructions Parking Warning! G Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 앫 Move the gear selector lever to position P.
Operation Driving instructions The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Warning! G Although the applicable federal motor vehicle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators (TWI) become visible at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not allow your tires to wear down to that level. As tread depth approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced.
Operation Driving instructions Tire traction The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point. Warning! G If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be substantially reduced. Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme caution.
Operation Driving instructions SL 500 SL 500 with Sport Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with “W”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). SL 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect. Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can bring road-salt-impaired braking efficiency back to normal. If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt-treated roads, the braking efficiency should be tested as soon as possible after driving is resumed.
Operation Driving instructions Control and operation of radio transmitters Passenger compartment Warning! G Warning! Warning! In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. G Please do not forget that your primary responsibility is to drive the vehicle safely.
Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Warning! Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our recommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Maintenance Booklet.
Operation Driving instructions Warning! G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately.
Operation At the gas station 왔 At the gas station 왘 Refuelling Warning! The fuel filler flap springs open. G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious injury. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear.
Operation At the gas station 컄컄 Warning! G Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pressure in the system which could cause a gas discharge. This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury. 왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right. You will hear when the fuel cap is tightened. 왘 Close the fuel filler flap. You should hear the latch close shut.
Operation At the gas station Check regularly and before a long trip For information on quantities and requirements of operating agents, see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.” (컄 page 431). 왘 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system For information on refilling the reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (컄 page 278). Open the hood (컄 page 270). Brake fluid For information on brake fluid, see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.” (컄 page 431).
Operation Engine compartment 왘 Hood Warning! G Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. Pull lever 1 downwards. 왘 Push lever 2 on the hood upwards. The hood is unlocked. 왘 Pull up on the hood and then release it. ! To avoid damage to the windshield wipers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield.
Operation Engine compartment Warning! G If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open the hood. Move away from the vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary, call the fire department. Warning! G The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system.
Operation Engine compartment Engine oil The amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors, including driving style. Higher oil consumption can occur when 앫 the vehicle is new 앫 the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the vehicle break-in period.
Operation Engine compartment One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the right multifunction display: 앫 Engine oil level OK 앫 Add 1.0 qt. to reach max. oil level (Canada: 1.0 l) 앫 Add 1.5 qts. to reach max. oil level (Canada: 1.5 l) 앫 Add 2.0 qts. to reach max. oil level 왘 If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil see (컄 page 274). For more information on engine oil, see the “Technical data” section (컄 page 431) and (컄 page 433).
Operation Engine compartment If there is excess engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: Engine oil level Reduce oil level 왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Operation Engine compartment ! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 왘 SL 65 AMG 1 Filler cap 왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. 왘 Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil. Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck. For more information on engine oil, see the “Technical data” section (컄 page 431) and (컄 page 433).
Operation Engine compartment Coolant Warning! G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns: 앫 앫 앫 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool.
Operation Engine compartment Battery Your vehicle is equipped with two batteries: 앫 The starter battery (located in the engine compartment) 앫 The battery for electrical consumers (located in the trunk) These batteries should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve their rated service life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery maintenance intervals. If you use your vehicle mostly for short-distance trips, you will need to have the battery charge checked more frequently.
Operation Engine compartment Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Pre-mix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable container. 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or commercially available pre-mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).
Operation Tires and wheels 왔 Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. Warning! G Replace rims or tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Warning! G Regularly check the tires for damage. Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them. Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month.
Operation Tires and wheels Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1⁄ in (3 mm). 8 Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced. to wear down to that level.
Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Loading the vehicle Unidirectional tires offer added advantages, such as better hydroplaning performance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire and Loading Information Warning! 1 Driver’s door B-pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with regards to loading your vehicle. Placard (Example A) G Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.
Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle. Observe front and rear seating capacity. Your vehicle is equipped with either placard Example A or placard Example B located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 283). i 1 Load limit information on the Vehicle Tire Information placard The placard showing the load limit information is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Operation Tires and wheels Steps for determining correct load limit Step 3 Step 6 (if applicable) The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. 왘 왘 Step 1 (Vehicles equipped with placard Example A) 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.
Operation Tires and wheels Example Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from placard Number of Seating occupants configura(driver and tion passengers) Occupants weight Combined Available cargo/luggage and trailer weight of all tongue weight (total load limit or occupants vehicle capacity weight from placard minus combined weight of all occupants) 1 5 Occupant 1: 150 lbs Occupant 2: 180 lbs Occupant 3: 160 lbs Occupant 4: 140 lbs Occupant 5: 120 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs - 750 lbs = 750 lbs 1500
Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) (컄 page 287) as to not exceed the permissible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. You can obtain the GVWR and GAWR from the Certification label.
Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Warning! G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires.
Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) Important notes on tire inflation pressure Warning! G If the tire inflation pressure repeatedly drops: 1 Vehicle Tire Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard (Example B) lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment.
Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than one mile (1.6 km).
Operation Tires and wheels i After you have reactivated the tire inflation pressure monitor, the current tire inflation pressures will only be shown after a few minutes driving time. During this time, you will see the following message in the display: Tire pressure displayed only after driving a few minutes 왘 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the standard display menu appears in the multifunction display (컄 page 134).
Operation Tires and wheels i i The recommended tire inflation pressures for your vehicle can be found on the tire placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar. The tire inflation pressures are not listed in the owner’s manual. Operating radio transmission equipment (e.g. wireless headsets, two-way radios) in or near the vehicle could cause the tire inflation pressure monitor to malfunction.
Operation Tires and wheels Reactivating the tire inflation pressure monitor 왘 i The tire inflation pressure monitor must be reactivated in the following situations: If you are transporting a deflated tire in the vehicle, do not activate the tire inflation pressure monitor until 앫 If you have changed the tire inflation pressure 앫 앫 If you have replaced the wheels or tires 앫 앫 If you have installed new wheels or tires 왘 왘 Using the tire placard on the driver’s door B-pillar or, if available, th
Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to cancel activation: 왘 Press the ç button. If one of the following messages appears in the multifunction display: 앫 앫 왘 왘 Reactivate tire pressure monitor after rectifying pressure Tire pressure Please rectify Check the tire inflation pressures and correct them if necessary. Reactivate the tire inflation pressure monitor.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire.
Operation Tires and wheels General: Tire width Rim diameter Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation. The tire width 1 (컄 page 295) indicates the nominal tire width in mm. The rim diameter 4 (컄 page 295) is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim edge. Rim diameter is indicated in inches (in).
Operation Tires and wheels Warning G The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR (컄 page 305) of your vehicle. Otherwise, tire failure may be the result which may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury to you or others. Always replace rims and tires with the same designation, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
Operation Tires and wheels Summer tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph (160 km/h) R up to 106 mph (170 km/h) S up to 112 mph (180 km/h) T up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V up to 149 mph (240 km/h) W up to 168 mph (270 km/h) Y up to 186 mph (300 km/h) (Y) above 186 mph (300 km/h) ZR above 149 mph (240 km/h) 앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size designation (for example: 245/4
Operation Tires and wheels All-season and winter tires Index Speed rating Q M+S up to 100 mph (160 km/h) T M+S up to 118 mph (190 km/h) H M+S up to 130 mph (210 km/h) V M+S up to 149 mph (240 km/h) Load identification No specification given: absence of any text (like in above example) indicates a standard load (SL) tire. XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load (or reinforced) tire. i The marking “M+S” next to the service description designates tires with mud and snow capabilities.
Operation Tires and wheels DOT (Department of Transportation) DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) A tire branding symbol 1 (컄 page 300) which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. U.S. tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code Maximum tire load Warning! The code 4 (컄 page 300) may, at the option of the manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire. Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.
Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire inflation pressure Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure (컄 page 288) for proper tire inflation. Warning! G Never exceed the max. tire inflation pressure. Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire.
Operation Tires and wheels Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear Traction Temperature 200 AA A All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear Traction The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course.
Operation Tires and wheels Temperature The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
Operation Tires and wheels Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Bar DOT (Department of Transportation) Another metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.
Operation Tires and wheels GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) Maximum tire inflation pressure PSI (Pounds per square inch) This is the maximum permissible vehicle weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all options, passengers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue load). It is indicated on certification label located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Operation Tires and wheels TIN (Tire Identification Number) Tire speed rating Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchases the means to easily identify such tires. The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identification mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code” and “Date of manufacture”.
Operation Tires and wheels Rotating tires Warning! G Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires are of the same dimension. If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size tires (different tire dimensions front vs. rear), tire rotation is not possible. Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around.
Operation Winter driving 왔 Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: 앫 앫 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate “S” to a pre-mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze which is formulated for temperatures below freezing point (컄 page 437). Battery test.
Operation Winter driving Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the maximum speed for which your tires are rated is below the speed rating of your vehicle, you must place a notice to this effect where it will be seen by the driver. Such notices are available at your tire dealer or any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Operation Winter driving Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: 앫 앫 앫 앫 Use of snow chains is not permissible with all wheel/tire combinations. Snow chains should only be used on the rear wheels. Follow the manufacturer's mounting instructions. Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject.
Operation Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indicator display. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet and the maintenance service indicator at the designated times/mileage may result in vehicle damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Operation Maintenance Clearing the maintenance service indicator The maintenance service indicator is automatically cleared after approximately 30 seconds. You can also clear it yourself. Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded the suggested service term, you will see the following message in the right multifunction display: Service A exceeded by xx days Service A exceeded by xx miles (km) In addition, a signal sounds when the message appears.
Operation Maintenance 컄컄 i If the battery supplying the vehicle’s electrical consumers is disconnected, the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the service indicator. To arrive at the true service deadline, you will need to subtract these days from the days shown in the service indicator. Do not confuse the service indicator with the engine oil level indicator :.
Operation Vehicle care 왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Warning! G Many cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are poisonous, others are flammable. Always follow the instructions on the particular container. Always open your vehicle’s doors or windows when cleaning the inside. Never use fluids or solvents that are not designed for cleaning your vehicle.
Operation Vehicle care We have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care products recommended here.
Operation Vehicle care Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical components and connectors from contact with water and cleaning agents. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticorrosion Wax, should be applied to the engine compartment after every engine cleaning. Before applying, all control linkage bushings and joints should be lubricated. The poly-V-belt and all pulleys should be protected from any wax.
Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors ! Do not apply strong pressure to the sensor covers. Applying strong pressure may damage the sensor covers. ! To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and only use a soft, non-scratchy cloth when cleaning the sensors. Do not attempt to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge.
Operation Vehicle care Warning! G For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before cleaning the wiper blades. Otherwise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. ! The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them away from the windshield.
Operation Vehicle care Light alloy wheels Steering wheel and gear selector lever Seat belts Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels. Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. The webbing must not be treated with chemical cleaning agents. Use only clear, lukewarm water and soap. Do not dry the webbing at temperatures above 176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.
Operation Vehicle care Upholstery Plastic and rubber parts Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently discolored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be prevented. Do not use oil or wax on these parts. Leather upholstery Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle.
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Practical hints What to do if … Lamps in the instrument cluster General information: If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary. Problem Possible cause Suggested solution The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp comes on while driving. The ESP is deactivated. 왘 The yellow ABS/ESP warning lamp flashes while driving.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem - The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while driving. Possible cause Suggested solution The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The BAS and the ESP are also switched off (see messages in display). 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels may lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. The SBC brake system is still functioning normally but without ABS available.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem ; 3 Possible cause Suggested solution You are driving with the parking brake set, 왘 Release the parking brake (컄 page 50). 왘 Read and observe messages in the display (컄 page 335). 왘 Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. (USA only) (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem ú ± Possible cause Suggested solution (USA only) There is a malfunction in: 왘 (Canada only) 앫 The fuel injection system The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. 앫 The ignition system 앫 The emission control system 앫 Systems which effect emissions Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem ú ± (USA only) Possible cause Suggested solution Your fuel tank is empty. 왘 (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. D D 328 The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is running. After refuelling, start, turn off, and restart the engine three or four times in succession. The limp-home mode is canceled. You do not need to have your vehicle checked. There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir.
Practical hints What to do if … Warning! G Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned. Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution The red DTR indicator lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. 앫 You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you. 왘 Apply the brakes immediately. 왘 앫 The distance warning system has recognized a stationary obstacle on your probable line of travel. Carefully observe the traffic situation. You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem C Possible cause The yellow roll bar warning lamp The roll bar is not operational. comes on or flickers when the engine is running. Warning! Suggested solution 왘 For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised when driving with the retractable hardtop open. Attempt to raise the roll bar manually. 왘 Have the roll bar checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem < 1 Possible cause The red seat belt telltale comes The seat belt telltale reminds you to fasten on briefly after starting the en- seat belts. gine. 왘 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. 왘 Warning! G In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational.
Practical hints What to do if … Problem H Possible cause The yellow warning lamp for the The tire pressure monitoring system detire pressure monitoring system tects a loss of pressure in at least one tire. comes on. Suggested solution 왘 Bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Take note of the messages in the multifunction display.
Practical hints What to do if … AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp Problem Possible cause 7 A BabySmartTM1child seat is installed on the The AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp comes on. front passenger seat. Therefore the passenger front airbag is switched off. The system is malfunctioning if the 7 indicator lamp comes on with no BabySmartTM child seat installed on the front passenger seat. 7 Suggested solution The AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp The system is malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if … Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Warning and malfunction messages appear in the in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messages are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages accordingly and follow the additional instructions given in this Operator’s Manual. Selecting the vehicle status message memory menu in the control system (컄 page 143) displays both cleared and uncleared messages.
Practical hints What to do if … i Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) as well as the multifunction display to come on. Make sure the lamps and the multifunction display are in working order before starting your journey. On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear in the multifunction display.
Practical hints What to do if … Text messages Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution ABC Drive carefully! The capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair handling. 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The vehicle is losing oil. 왘 Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. The car is parked on an extremely uneven surface.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display ABC Display malfunction The ABC display or the ABC system it- 왘 Visit an authorized Visit self is malfunctioning. Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as workshop possible. Visit workshop ABS Malfunction! Visit workshop! Possible cause The capability of the ABC system is restricted. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The ESP and the BAS are also deactivated. Possible solution 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution ABS Display malfunction The ABS or the ABS display is malfunc- 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Visit tioning. Wheels may lock during hard braking, workshop! reducing steering capability. 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution Distronic Currently unavailable. See Oper. Manual Distronic* is switched off because 왘 Clean the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille (컄 page 318). 왘 Restart the vehicle.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution ESP Display malfunction The ESP or the ESP display is malfunc- 왘 Continue driving with added caution. Visit tioning. 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized workshop Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of accident. Unavailable See Oper. Manual The ESP is deactivated because the power supply has been interrupted.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution P Gear selector lever to P You have tried to start the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button with the gear selector lever not in P. 왘 You have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button with the gear selector lever not in P. You have opened the driver’s door while engine is running with the gear selector lever not in P. 342 Place the gear selector lever in position P.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Tire pres. monitor reactivated The tire pressure monitoring system is using the current pressure values as the basis for monitoring. Tire pressure displayed only after driving a few minutes The tire inflation pressure is being checked. Tire pres.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution Reactivate tire pressure monitor after rectifying pressure There was a tire inflation pressure warning message. 왘 Reactivate the tire pressure monitoring system after correcting the tire inflation pressure values (컄 page 293). The tire inflation pressure monitor is malfunctioning. 왘 Have the tire inflation pressure monitor checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Symbol messages Left display # Right display Possible cause Possible solution Battery/Alternator Stop vehicle The battery is malfunctioning. 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt. Visit workshop! The SBC brake system requires electrical energy and therefore has only limited operation.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display # # 2 Right display Possible cause Possible solution Visit workshop! There is a malfunction in the electronic system. 왘 Electric consumers offline! The consumer battery has insuffi- The electrical consumers will come back online cient voltage and can no longer sup- as soon as on-board voltage is sufficient. ply the convenience functions such as seat ventilation*. Brake wear Visit workshop The brake pads have reached their wear limit.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display T Right display Possible cause Possible solution Reduced braking power! Depress brake pedal fully! The SBC brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. 왘 Do not drive any further. 왘 Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizable objects.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution USA only: Reduced brake effect Visit workshop The SBC brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerable brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Adjust driving to be consistent with reduced braking responsiveness. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution USA only: Brake fluid below min. level Visit workshop There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. 왘 ; Canada only: 3 ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution USA only: Service brake Visit workshop There are malfunctions, but the SBC brake system is operating normally. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Brakes overheated Drive carefully The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the brakes. 왘 Relieve the load on the brake system. 왘 Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid unnecessary braking.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display ? B Warning! Right display Possible cause Possible solution Engine Service There may be a malfunction in the 왘 Have the engine checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center (컄 page 327). 왘 Add coolant (컄 page 276). 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display • Warning! Right display Possible cause Possible solution Coolant Stop, put engine off! The coolant is too hot. 왘 Stop the vehicle and turn off the engine. 왘 Only start the engine again after the message disappears. You could otherwise damage the engine. G Driving when your engine is badly overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You could be seriously burned.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display • Right display Possible cause Possible solution Coolant Stop, put engine off! The poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt. If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise, the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is intact: • Coolant Visit workshop The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution G Display malfunction Visit workshop! The displays for several systems have malfunctioned. Some systems themselves may also have malfunctioned. 왘 ± J _ 354 Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the control system.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Suggested solution : USA only: The engine oil level is too low. 왘 Add engine oil (컄 page 274) and check the engine oil level (컄 page 272). There is no oil in the engine. There is a danger of engine damage. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible. 왘 Turn off the engine. 왘 Add engine oil (컄 page 274) and check the engine oil level (컄 page 272). 왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display : Right display Possible cause Suggested solution Engine oil Visit workshop! It may be that there is water in the engine oil. 왘 Have the engine oil checked. Engine oil level Visit workshop The engine oil has dropped to a critical level. 왘 Check the engine oil level (컄 page 272) and add oil as required (컄 page 274). 왘 If you must add engine oil frequently, have the engine checked for possible leaks.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution A Reserve fuel The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. 왘 Check fuel cap See Oper. Manual A loss of pressure has been detect- 왘 Check the fuel cap (컄 page 267). ed in the fuel system. The fuel cap If it is not closed properly: may not be closed properly or the 왘 Close the fuel cap. fuel system may be leaky. Refuel at the next gas station (컄 page 267).
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution F Key Check battery The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged. 왘 Change the batteries (컄 page 377). Don’t forget key This message appears (for a maximum of 60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened with the engine shut off and no SmartKey in the starter switch. Message is only a reminder. 왘 Insert SmartKey in the starter switch.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution F Key not detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not recognized while the engine is running because 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. 왘 Search for the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* or continue to operate the vehicle with the SmartKey.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display . 360 Right display Possible cause Possible solution Brake lamp Right Auxiliary lamp on! The right brake lamp is malfunctioning. An auxiliary lamp has been brought into use. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Brake lamp! Drive to workshop! Brake lamp illumination is delayed or lamp is permanently on. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display . Right display Possible cause Possible solution License plate lamp, L The left license plate lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. License plate lamp, R The right license plate lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Light sensor Drive to workshop! The light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps switch on automatically. 왘 In the control system, set lamp operation to manual (컄 page 152).
Practical hints What to do if … Left display . 362 Right display Possible cause Possible solution Marker lamp Front left The front left side marker lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Marker lamp Front right The front right side marker lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Marker lamp Rear left The rear left side marker lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display . Right display Possible cause Possible solution Right turn signal Mirror The right turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working. 왘 Have the LEDs replaced as soon as possible. Tail lamp Left Auxiliary lamp on! The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. An auxiliary lamp has been brought into use. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display . C < L ì 364 Right display Possible cause Possible solution Turn signal Rear right Auxiliary lamp on! The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. An auxiliary lamp has been brought into use. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Visit workshop! The display for the lights is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Raise roll-over bar The roll bar is malfunctioning.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure Please rectify The tire inflation pressure is too low in one or more tires. 왘 Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required (컄 page 290). Tire pressure Caution Tire defect One or more tires is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 388).
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure Check tires The tire inflation pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. The tire inflation pressure in one or more tires is low. 왘 If necessary, change the wheel (컄 page 388).
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure, FL Caution Tire defect The left front tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 388). 왘 Vehicles with Tirefit: Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (컄 page 388) or contact Roadside Assistance.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure, FR Caution Tire defect The right front tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 388). 왘 Vehicles with Tirefit: Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (컄 page 388) or contact Roadside Assistance.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure, RL Caution Tire defect The left rear tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 388). 왘 Vehicles with Tirefit: Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (컄 page 388) or contact Roadside Assistance.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure, RR Caution Tire defect The right rear tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Change the wheel (컄 page 388). 왘 Vehicles with Tirefit: Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT (컄 page 388) or contact Roadside Assistance.
Practical hints What to do if … Left display Ê M W Warning! Right display Possible cause Possible solution Close trunk lid This message will appear whenever the trunk lid is open. 왘 Close the trunk lid. Close trunk partition You are trying to open or close the retractable hardtop even though the luggage cover in the trunk is not pulled out. 왘 Pull out the luggage cover and secure it (컄 page 197). Washer fluid Check level The fluid level has dropped to about 1 /3 of total reservoir capacity.
Practical hints Where will I find ...? First aid kit Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel The first aid kit is located in storage compartment under the passenger seat. The vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel are stored in the space underneath the trunk floor. 왘 The vehicle tool kit includes 왘 Pull handle 1 up. 왘 Fold lid 2 down. You can now remove the first-aid kit. i Check expiration dates and contents for completeness at least once a year and replace missing/expired items.
Practical hints Where will I find ...
Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the driver’s door Unlocking the vehicle If you are unable to unlock the driver’s door using the SmartKey, open the door using the mechanical key. i Unlocking your vehicle with the mechanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: 앫 Press button Œ or ‹on the SmartKey. 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 앫 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (컄 page 37).
Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk 왘 A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.89 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock. Unlocking interior storage compartments 왘 Locking storage areas in the passenger compartment include: If you are unable to unlock the trunk with the SmartKey, open the trunk with the mechanical key. Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to position 1 and hold it in this position.
Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 1 Separately unlock storage compartments 2 Centrally lock/unlock storage compartments 3 Separately lock storage compartments 왘 Slide mechanical key out of SmartKey housing (컄 page 374). 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 2. All storage compartments are now unlocked.
Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 왘 Using the hex-socket wrench provided in the vehicle tool kit, carefully turn the locking screw 2 approximately one quarter turn. 왘 Hook luggage cover into holders (컄 page 197). 왘 Let go of the hardtop. It should gradually lower into the trunk. 왘 When top is completely lowered, return locking screw 2 to its original position. ! Do not overtighten the screw. 왘 Close the lid. 왘 Replace the trunk floor.
Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 왘 Remove mechanical key (컄 page 374). 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in side opening and push gray slide. The battery compartment is unlatched. 왘 Pull battery compartment 2 out of the SmartKey housing in direction of arrow. 왘 Remove the batteries. 3 Battery 4 Contact spring 378 왘 왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries under the contact spring with the plus (+) side facing up.
Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 왘 Remove mechanical key (컄 page 374). 왘 Insert the mechanical key in side opening and push gray slide. The battery compartment is unlatched. 왘 Pull the battery compartment out of the SmartKey housing. 왘 Using mechanical key 3, apply pressure to position 2. Battery 1 tilts up slightly. 왘 Pull battery 1 out in direction of arrow. 왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries under the contact spring with the plus (+) side facing up.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is therefore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adjustment.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Front lamps Lamp Rear lamps Type 1 Additional turn signal LED 2 Turn signal lamp 3 Low beam1 1156 NA D2S-35W 4 Xenon headlamps: H7 (55W) High beam, high beam flasher Bi-Xenon* headlamps: High beam flasher H7 (55W) Parking and standing W 5 W lamps 1 5 Fog lamp HB4 (51W) 6 Side marker lamp W5W Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D2S-35W lamp. Do not replace the Xenon and Bi-Xenon* bulbs yourself.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Warning! G Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Allow the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb. Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. Keep bulbs out of reach of children. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Front turn signal bulb Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M (컄 page 123). 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 270) (except for side marker lamps). 4 High beam bulbs 5 Locking mechanism 6 Parking and standing lamps Warning! 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 2 High beam headlamp cover 3 Low beam headlamp cover (Xenon or Bi-Xenon* lamp). Do not remove.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs High beam/ high beam flasher bulbs Parking and standing lamp bulbs 왘 Press ends of headlamp cover tab together and remove high beam headlamp cover 2. 왘 Press ends of cover tab together and remove high beam headlamp cover 2. 왘 왘 Pull out bulb socket 6 with the bulb. Pull the electrical connector off. 왘 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 6. Turn locking mechanism 5 counterclockwise and take out the bulb. 왘 Insert a new bulb in bulb socket 6.
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M (컄 page 123). 왘 Open the trunk (컄 page 107). 왘 Fold the trim to the side and remove it. 왘 Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 왘 Gently push the bulb into the socket, turn it counterclockwise and remove it. 왘 Insert the new bulb and reinstall the bulb socket.
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades ! To avoid damage to the hood, the wiper arms should only be folded forward when in the vertical position. Removing wiper blades Warning! 왘 Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. 왘 Turn wiper blade at a right angle to the wiper arm. 왘 Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer.
Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing wiper blades ! 왘 Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it locks in place. Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward. 왘 Rotate the wiper blade into a position parallel to the wiper arm. 왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back.
Practical hints Flat tire Your SL 65 AMG is be equipped with a TIREFIT kit. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position. 왘 Set the parking brake. 왘 Move the gear selector lever to P. Vehicles with SmartKey: 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 58). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Practical hints Flat tire Warning! G TIREFIT is a limited repair device. TIREFIT cannot be used for cuts or punctures larger than approx. 0.16 in (4 mm) and tire damage caused by driving with extremely low tire inflation pressure, or on a flat tire, or a damaged wheel. Do not drive the vehicle under such circumstances. Contact your nearest Mercedes-Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance. 왘 Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.
Practical hints Flat tire 컄컄왘 왘 Screw the air pump’s air hose 5 onto flange 6 of the TIREFIT container. 왘 Unscrew the valve cap from tire valve 7. Stick TIREFIT container 1 upside down into notch 3 of the electric air pump. 왘 Screw filler hose a onto tire valve 7. 왘 Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle cigarette lighter socket. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 (컄 page 36). After 5 minutes, the pressure gauge must display at least 26 psi (1.8 bar).
Practical hints Flat tire Warning! G If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, tire is too severely damaged for TIREFIT to provide a reliable tire repair. 왘 or 왘 In this case, TIREFIT cannot properly seal the tire. Do not drive the vehicle. 왘 Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. 왘 After attaining a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump switch 8. The electric air pump should now be switched off.
Practical hints Flat tire 컄컄왘 After driving vehicle for an initial 10 minutes, check tire inflation pressure using the pressure gauge on the air pump. Warning! G If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 20 psi (1.3 bar) do not continue to drive the vehicle. Park your vehicle safely away from the roadway and contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or Roadside Assistance. If tire inflation pressure is at least 20 psi (1.
Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Warning! Preparing the vehicle G The dimensions of the spare wheel are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a mounted spare wheel. Adapt your driving style accordingly. The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Practical hints Flat tire 컄컄 Warning G When turning the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel bolts, make sure you position hands on the wrench in such a way that you avoid injury to yourself, such as scraping your hands against the wheel. Make sure turning the wheel wrench will not scratch or damage the wheel rim. 왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (approximately one full turn with wrench).
Practical hints Flat tire 2 Jack support tube hole (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and vehicles with Sport Package* only) 1 Jack arm 2 Jack support tube hole 3 Crank 왘 Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the opening of cover 2 and pry it out. 왘 왘 Remove cover 2, taking care not to damage the locking tabs. 왘 Keeping jack in this position, turn crank 3 clockwise until the jack base meets the ground. Make sure the jack is vertical (plumb line). 왘 Continue to turn the crank until the tire is a maximum of 1.
Practical hints Flat tire Removing the wheel Mounting the new wheel Warning! Warning! G Inflate spare wheel tire only after the wheel is properly mounted. Inflate the spare wheel tire using the electric pump (컄 page 397) before lowering the vehicle. 1 Alignment bolt 왘 왘 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and wheel hub. Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and remove. 왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit. Guide the spare wheel onto the alignment bolt and push it on.
Practical hints Flat tire Warning! G Inflating the spare tire ! Only use genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. They are identified by the Mercedes star. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could tip over. Do not lower the vehicle before inflating the spare wheel tire. Otherwise the rim may be damaged. 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the trunk (컄 page 372).
Practical hints Flat tire 컄컄왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1. ! Do not operate the air pump longer than eight minutes without interruption. Otherwise it may overheat. or 왘 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever once without depressing the brake pedal. Press I on the electric air pump switch. The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the tire. 왘 You may operate the air pump again after it has cooled off.
Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Detach the electric air pump. Lowering the vehicle 왘 Stow the electrical plug and the air hose behind the flap and place the air pump back in the trunk. 왘 i 왘 The flat tire may be transported in the trunk when the retractable hardtop is raised. Use the protective sheet provided with the spare wheel. Do not activate the tire inflation pressure monitor until the deflated tire has been removed from the vehicle.
Practical hints Flat tire Replacing jack support tube cover 왘 Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge of the tube opening. 왘 Applying even pressure, press cover until it snaps into place. Be careful not to damage the locking tabs or clamp the plastic retaining strap.
Practical hints Batteries 왔 Batteries For more information on batteries, see “Battery” (컄 page 277). Your vehicle is equipped with two batteries: 앫 The starter battery 앫 The battery for electrical consumers (consumer battery), located in the trunk ! The starter battery, its filler caps, and the vent tube must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation. The consumer battery is located on the right-hand side of the trunk.
Practical hints Batteries Warning! G Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary. A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive.
Practical hints Batteries Warning! G The brake system requires electrical power to operate. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake system operation and switch it into its emergency operation mode. The same applies if battery is disconnected. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal.
Practical hints Batteries 컄컄왘 왘 Unhook the luggage cover in the trunk. Removing the batteries Remove the trunk floor. The battery for electrical consumers is located in the right hand area of the trunk (컄 page 372). Removing the consumer battery 왘 Remove the screws securing the battery in the trunk. Use the 10 mm open-end wrench from the vehicle tool kit to disconnect the negative lead from negative terminal 4 of the consumer battery. 왘 Remove the battery support and bracket.
Practical hints Batteries Reconnecting the batteries ! Always connect the batteries in the order described below. Otherwise the vehicle’s electronics can be damaged. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Install starter battery in the designated location in the engine compartment. 왘 Install consumer battery in the designated location in the trunk. 왘 Attach supports and brackets. 왘 Tighten support and bracket screws.
Practical hints Jump starting Warning! G Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injured. Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.
Practical hints Jump starting Warning! G Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 277). The starter battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 1 Negative terminal of charged battery 2 Negative terminal of discharged battery 3 Positive terminal of discharged battery 4 Positive terminal of charged battery 왘 Apply parking brake.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. ! Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment with SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle ! To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft be disconnected at the rear axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Warning! G The brake system requires electrical power to operate. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake system operation and switch it into its emergency operation mode. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes are only applied to the front wheels.
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing towing eye bolt Front of vehicle The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in the storage compartment under the trunk floor). 왘 Rear of vehicle Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench. To reinstall cover: 왘 Fit cover and snap into place. 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover: 1 Cover on right side of front bumper. 왘 Pull cover 2 in the direction of arrow.
Practical hints Fuses The fuses in your vehicle serve to interrupt the power supply to electrical device that are malfunctioning. This helps to prevent damage to other vehicle electronics. The following aids are available to help you replace fuses. They are located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 372). 앫 Fuse chart The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages.
Practical hints Fuses Opening 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 270). 왘 Move slide to position 2 and lift cover 1. Closing 왘 Hook cover 1 onto tabs and close it. 왘 Move slide to position 3. ! The fuse box cover must be properly positioned with the slide at the ‹ symbol to prevent moisture or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation.
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Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Technical data Parts service The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes-Benz models are available. Mercedes-Benz genuine parts are subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Technical data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (includes Paintwork code) 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (below right rear storage compartment) 3 Engine number (engraved on engine) 4 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 5 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 6 Vacuum line routing diagram label i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers.
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive 왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive SL 500 SL 55 AMG SL 600, SL 65 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for power-steering assistance and ABC chassis) 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley The SL 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black).
Technical data Engine Model SL 500 (230.475)1 SL 600 (230.476)1 Engine 113 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 12 Bore 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.23 in (82.00 mm) Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) 3 Total piston displacement 303.0 cu in (4966 cm ) 336.4 cu in (5513 cm3) Compression ratio 10:1 9:1 Output acc.
Technical data Engine Model SL 55 AMG (230.474)1 SL 65 AMG (230.479)1 Engine 113 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 12 Bore 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.25 in (82.60 mm) Stroke 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 3.66 in (93.00 mm) 3 Total piston displacement 331.8 cu in (5439 cm ) 364.9 cu in (5980 cm3) Compression ratio 9:1 9:1 Output acc.
Technical data Rims and tires Only use tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires 17" tires SL 500* SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) 81/ - - - Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) - - - Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/45 R17 98W - - - Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 255/45 R17 102V XL or Extra Load M+S - - - SL 500 SL 600 2 J x 17 H2 18" tires 1 1 SL 55 AMG 1 SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8 /2 J x 18 H2 8 /2 J x 18 H2 8 /2 J x 18 H2 - Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.
Technical data Rims and tires 19" tires SL 500* SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) - - - 81/2 J x 19 EH2 Wheel offset - - - 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) - - - - Winter tires (radial-ply tires) - - - 255/35 R19 96V XL or Extra Load M+S1 1 Must not be used with snow chains.
Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires SL 500 SL 500 (Sport Package*) SL 600 Rims (light alloy) 81/2 J x 18 H2 81/2 J x 18 H2 81/2 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.38 in (35 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/40 R18 95W 255/40 R18 95W 255/40 R18 95Y Rims (light alloy) 91/2 J x 18 H2 91/2 J x 18 H2 91/2 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1.57 in (40 mm) 1.57 in (40 mm) 1.
Technical data Rims and tires SL 600 (Sport Package*) SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) 81/2 J x 18 H2 81/2 J x 18 81/2 J x 19 EH2 Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/40 ZR18 95Y 255/40 ZR18 95Y 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL or Extra Load1 Rims (light alloy) 91/2 J x 18 H2 91/2 J x 18 91/2 J x 19 EH2 Wheel offset 1.57 in (40 mm) Front axle: Rear axle: Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 1 Must not be used with snow chains.
Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG Rim 6 B x 17 H2 6 B x 18 6 B x 18 Wheel offset 0.98 in (25 mm) Collapsible tire 1 185/60-17 93P1 0.98 in (25 mm) 175/55-18 91P1 0.98 in (25 mm) 175/55-18 91P1 Must not be used with snow chains. i The SL 65 AMG does not have a spare wheel. The SL 65 AMG is equipped with TIREFIT (컄 page 388).
Technical data Electrical system Model SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Starter battery 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah Battery for electrical consumers 12 V/70 Ah 12 V/70 Ah 12 V/70 Ah 12 V/70 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPER NGK PFR5R11 NGK IFR6QG NGK ILFR6A NGK IFR6QG Electrode gap 0.039 in (1.0 mm) 0.028 in (0.7 mm) 0.031 in (0.
Technical data Main dimensions 왔 Main dimensions Model SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Overall vehicle length 178.5 in (4535 mm) 178.5 in (4535 mm) 178.5 in (4535 mm) 178.5 in (4535 mm) Overall vehicle length when opening/ 185.4 in (4709 mm) 185.4 in (4709 mm) 185.4 in (4709 mm) 185.4 in (4709 mm) closing hardtop Overall vehicle width 71.9 in (1827 mm) 71.9 in (1827 mm) 71.9 in (1827 mm) 71.9 in (1827 mm) Overall vehicle height 51.0 in (1295 mm) 51.0 in (1295 mm) 51.0 in (1295 mm) 51.
Technical data Weights Trunk load max.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only products tested and approved by Mercedes Benz. Model Capacity Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine with oil filter SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG 7.9 US qt (7.5 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 8.5 US qt (8.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Cooling system SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG approx. 12.3 US qt (11.6 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze approx. 13.6 US qt (12.9 l) approx. 14.5 US qt (13.7 l) approx. 16.4 US qt (15,5 l) Low temperature cooling system SL 600 approx. 2.2 US qt (2.1 l) SL 65 AMG approx. 3.1 US qt (2.9 l) MB 325.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine oils Engine oil additives Brake fluid Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles).
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements ! Only use premium unleaded fuel: To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon deposits.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Coolant system design and coolant used stipulate the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield and headlamp washer system Both the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 7.4 US qt (7 l). 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or concentrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).
Technical terms ABS (Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. ABC (Active Body Control) Active, computer-controlled system that hydraulically adjusts the suspension at all four wheels in response to various driving situations. Alignment bolt Metal pin with thread. The alignment bolt, or centering bolt, is an aid used when changing a tire to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Technical terms CAN system (Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control vehicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping depending on vehicle settings and/or ambient conditions. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. Collapsible tire An especially compact spare tire that must be inflated with a provided air pump before using.
Technical terms ESP (Electronic Stability Program) Improves vehicle handling and directional stability. ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the system's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS FSS (Canada vehicles) (Flexible Service System) Service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is due.
Technical terms Memory function Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and mirror positions for each SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. MON The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gasoline’s ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Technical terms REST (Residual Engine Heat Utilization) Feature that uses the engine heat stored in the coolant to heat the vehicle interior for a short time after the engine has been turned off. Retractable hardtop Hardtop roof that can be opened and closed at the push of a button and stored in the trunk. Roll bar Occupant protection system which consists of tubular steel sheathed in plastic. The roll bar is lowered into the car body during normal driving conditions and raised automatically.
Technical terms Tightening torque Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened. Voice control system* Voice control system for car phones, portable cell phones and audio systems (radio, CD, etc.). Tire speed rating Part of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved. Wind screen Screen for deflecting wind from the vehicle interior when the hardtop is lowered.
Index A ABC 220, 439 Messages in display 337 Oil level 275 Setting vehicle level 221 ABC switch 30 ABS 79, 80, 439 ABS control 80 Messages in display 338 Warning lamp 27, 325 ABS/ESP Warning lamp 25, 324 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 171 Accessory weight 305 Activating Air circulation mode 187 Air conditioning (cooling) 192 Anti-theft alarm system 89 Central locking (control system) 156 Distance warning function* 217 Distronic* 213 Easy-entry/exit feature 157 Electric air pump 398 ESP 84 Ex
Index Air conditioner refrigerant 433 Air conditioning (cooling) Turning off 191 Turning on 191 Air pressure 305 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pump, electric 373 Turning on 398 Air recirculation mode 187 Air volume adjustment 185 AIRBAG OFF Warning lamp 334 Airbags 63 Children 64 Front 68 Head-thorax 68, 69 Kneebag 68 Passenger 68 446 Alarm Audible 78, 88 Canceling 90 Visual 88 Alignment bolt 439 Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 396 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 432, 437 Anti-theft alarm syste
Index B BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 76, 439 BabySmartTM compatible child seats 439 Backrest supports Lumbar region 116 Shoulder region 116 Backrest tilt 40 Backup lamp bulbs 381 Backup lamps 385 Bar 305 BAS 79, 81, 439 Batteries, SmartKey Changing 377 Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Changing 378 Check lamp 105 Batteries, vehicle 277 Charging 404 Disconnecting 403 For electrical consumers 277, 373, 401 For starter 277, 401 Messages in display 345, 346 Reconnecting 405 Removing 404 Service 4
Index Center air vents 29 Center console Lower part 30 Upper part 29 Centigrade Setting temperature units 148 Central locking Automatic 110 Central locking switch 111 Switching on/off (control system) 156 Unlocking from inside 111 Central locking switch 29 Central unlocking switch 29 Changing Batteries (SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*) 378 Batteries (SmartKey) 377 SmartKey setting 96 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* settings 103 Vehicle level 222 448 Charging Vehicle batteries 404 CHECK ENGINE Messages in display 351
Index Cockpit 440 Cold tire inflation pressure 305 Collapsible tire 440 COMAND 29, 440 COMAND, radio and telephone 264 Combination switch 23, 52, 128 Comfort driving Transmission program mode 170 Control system 134, 137, 440 AUDIO menu 139 Convenience submenu 157 Distronic* menu 142 Functions 136 Instrument cluster submenu 148, 149 Lighting submenu 152 Menus 136 Multifunction display 134 Multifunction steering wheel 135 NAVI menu 142 Standard display menu 134, 139 Submenus 138 TEL* menu 161 Time submenu 1
Index Air recirculation mode 188 Alarm 90 Anti-theft alarm system 89 Automatic climate control 191 Central locking (control system) 156 Cruise control 206 Distance warning function* 217 Distronic* 215 Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 59 Engine with the SmartKey 58 ESP 83 Exterior lamps 123 Hazard warning flasher 129 Headlamps 57, 123 Immobilizer 88 Interior light delayed switch-off 155 Parktronic* 226 Rear window defroster 189 Residual heat 190 Seat heating 117, 118 450 Seat ventilation* 119 Tow-away alarm 90 Dea
Index Intermittent signal tone 211 Setting a higher speed 214 Setting a slower speed 214 Setting distance 30 Setting last stored speed 215 Setting speed 214 System sensor cover 318 Warning and indicator lamps 210 Distronic* warning lamp 25 Door control panel 23, 32 Door handle 32 Doors Message in display 354 Opening from inside vehicle 106 Storage compartments 229 DOT 305 Downhill driving Cruise control 206 Downshifting 166 Drinking and driving 255 Drive sensibly - save fuel 255 Driving 45, 50 Driving abr
Index Emission control 265 Emission control label 418 Engine Compartment 270 Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49 Starting with the SmartKey 48 Turning off 58 Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 59 Turning off with the SmartKey 58 Engine number 440 Engine oil 272, 433 Adding 274 Additives 433 Checking level 272 Consumption 272 Display messages 355 Filler neck 274 Messages in display 273 Engine oil level see Oil level 452 ESP 79, 82, 440 Control switch 30 Switching off 83 Switching on 84 Synchronizing 341 Warning lamp 8
Index Fuel filler flap 267 Locking 267 Opening 267 Unlocking 267 Fuel requirements 434 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 357 Fuel tank Filler flap 267 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Index Height adjustment Head restraints 41 Height adjustments Vehicle level 221 High beam flasher 128 High beam headlamp indicator 27 High beam headlamps 52, 123, 381 Replacing bulbs 383 Switching on 128 High-performance brake system (SL 65 AMG only) 258 Hood 270 Messages in display 357 Horn 23 Hydroplaning 260 I Identification labels 418 Ignition 36, 38 Switching on 36 Immobilizer 88 Activating 58, 88 Deactivating 88 454 Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems
Index Light sensor 361 Replacing bulbs for rear 381, 385 Switching off 123 Switching on 123 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 27, 325 ABS/ESP 324 AIRBAG OFF 334 Airbag Off 68 Brakes 326 CHECK ENGINE 327, 328 Coolant 328 DTR* 210 Engine diagnostics 327, 328 ESP 82 Fuel reserve 330 SBC 85 Seat belts 332 SRS 63, 332 Turn signals 25 Language Multifunction display 149 Leather upholstery Cleaning 321 License plate lamps 153, 381 Replacing bulbs 385 Light sensor 361 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting Instrume
Index M Main fuse box 412 Maintenance service Overdue 313 When due 312 Maintenance service indicator 312 Clearing 313 Maintenance System (U.S.
Index Multifunction display messages ABC 337 ABS 338 Battery 345, 346 Brake pads 346 Brake system 350 CHECK ENGINE 351 Coolant 352 Coolant level 351, 353 Display malfunction 354 Doors 354 Easy-entry/exit feature 354 Fuel reserve tank 357 Hood 357 Luggage cover 371 Retractable hardtop 357 Roll bar 364 SBC brake system 347, 348 Seat belts 364 SmartKey 357 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 359 Tele Aid 364 Telephone* 364 Tires 365 Trunk 371 Washer fluid 371 Multifunction steering wheel 442 Buttons 135 28, 135, N N
Index Operating CD player 141 Navigation system 142 Radio 140 Telephone* 161 Overhead control panel 31 Overspeed range 132, 442 P Panic alarm 78 Panic button on SmartKey 78 Panorama roof* Sunshade 203 Sunshade closing 204 Sunshade opening 204 Parcel net in passenger footwell 231 Parcel net in trunk 231 Parktronic* deactivation switch 30 Parking 259 Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 223 Parking brake Engaging 57 Releasing 50 Parking brake pedal 23 458 Parking lamps 381 Replacing the bulbs 384 Switching on
Index Power train 442 Power window Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 195 Power windows 193 Side windows 193 Synchronizing 195 Problems while driving 55 Production options weight 306 Program mode selector switch 443 Automatic transmission 30, 170 PSI 306 PULSE function (Massage function) 116 Q Quick search Phone book* 163 R Radio Satellite* 140 Select station 140 Radio transmitters Control and operation 264 Range (distance to empty) Calling up 161 Reading lamp 31 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear luggage compartment
Index Resume function Cruise control 208 Distronic* 215 Retractable hardtop 443 Closing (SmartKey) 201 Closing (switch) 198 Convenience feature 201 Locking after raising/lowering 199 Message in display 357 Opening (SmartKey) 200 Opening (switch) 197 Problems when operating 201 Summer opening feature 200 Rim 306 Roll bar 73, 443 Lowering 74 Messages in display 364 Raising 73 Warning lamp 27 Roll bar buttons 30 460 RON 268, 443 Roof see Retractable hardtop Rubber parts Cleaning 321 S Satellite-radio* 140 S
Index Service System see Vehicle Maintenance System Setting 150 Convenience functions 157 Daytime running lamp mode 152 Digital clock 23 Distronic* time interval 216 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 158 Instrument lighting 131 Interior lighting delayed switch-off 155 Key-dependent memory 158 Lamps and lighting (control system) 152 Locator lighting 153 Lower speed in cruise control 207 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 148 Multifunction display language 149 Night security illumination 154 Radio stat
Index Side windows Automatic closing 195 Automatic opening 194 Closing 193, 194 Closing fully 195 Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 195 Express-close 195 Express-open 194 Opening 193, 194 Opening fully 194 Stopping 195 Synchronizing power windows 195 Sidewall 306 SmartKey 94 Changing the batteries 377 Checking the batteries 97 Closing retractable hardtop 201 Factory setting 96 Global locking 96, 97 Global unlocking 96 Messages in display 357 Opening retractable hardtop 200 462 Positions in starter switch 36 Repro
Index Starter battery 277, 401 Starter switch 23, 36 Starter switch positions 36 SmartKey 36 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Starting difficulties 49 Starting position 36 Starting the engine With the SmartKey 48 With the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 49 Steering column In/out adjustment 42 Length adjustment 42 Up/down adjustment 42 Steering wheel Adjusting 42 Buttons 28 Cleaning 320 Heating* 234 Height adjustment 42 37 Steering wheel adjustment lever 23 Steering wheel gearshift control 172 Vehicles with Sport Pack
Index Switching on Front fog lamps 127 Rear fog lamp 127 Switching on headlamps 51 Symbol Distance warning function* 142, 212 Synchronizing ESP 341 Power windows 195 Synchronizing time with head unit 149 T Tachometer 27, 132 Tail lamps 381, 385 Technical data Electrical system 428 Main dimensions 429 Rims and tires 422 Weights 430 Windshield and headlamp washer system 438 464 Tele Aid 237 Emergency calls 239 Information 242 Initiating an emergency call manually 240 Messages in display 364 Roadside Assist
Index Tire inflation pressure see the placard on the fuel filler flap Tire inspection 280 Tire load rating 307 Tire ply composition and material used 307 Tire speed rating 261, 297, 307, 444 Tire terminology 305 Tire traction 261 TIREFIT Instructions for use 388 TIREFIT kit 373, 388 Tires 279 Direction of rotation 282 Driving instructions 259 Messages in display 365 Messages in the display 343, 344 Retreads 279 Rims and tires 422 Rotating 308 Service life 280 Temperature 289, 304 Tire pressure monitor war
Index Turn signals 23, 52 Additional in mirrors 381 Front bulbs 381 Indicator lamps 25 Rear bulbs 381 Turning off the engine 58 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 307 Units Setting speedometer units 148 Setting temperature units 148 Setting tire inflation pressure units 156 Unlocking 34 Centrally from inside 111 Driver’s door in an emergency 374 Fuel filler flap 267 Storage compartments 231, 375 Trunk 98, 108 Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 105 Trunk in an emergency 375 Vehicle in an emergency 374 With the Smart
Index W Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Warning sounds Distance warning function* 216 Distronic* 211 Drivers seat belts 69 Warranty coverage 417 Washing the vehicle 317 Wear pattern (tires) 308 Wheel bolts Tightening torque 399 Wheel change 393 Tightening torque 399 Wheel wrench 373 Wheels Tires and wheels 279 Wind screen 202, 444 Installing 202 Removing 203 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defrosting 187 Refilling washer fluid 278 Washer fluid 54, 278 Washer system 278 Windshield and he
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