Benutzeranleitung / Produktwartung 2006 SL 600 des Produzenten Mercedes-Benz
Zur Seite of 480
S ommer C orporate M e di a AG Operator’s Manual SL-Class Order No. 6515 3055 13 Part No. 230 584 43 82 USA Edition A, 2006 Ê7%tKrMË 2305844382 Operator’s Manual SL-Class.
SL 500 SL 55 AMG SL 600 SL 65 AMG.
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Contents Introduction .......... ........ ....... .......... ....... 9 Product inform ation ......... ............. .......... 9 Operator’s Manual ............. ............. ..... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automo biles .
Contents Safety and Security ..... ........... .......... . 63 Occupant safety.................. ......... ........ 64 Airbags .. ........... .......... ........... ......... 65 Seat belts ......... .......... ........... ......... 71 Roll bar .......
Contents Settings menu ...... ............. .......... . 146 Trip computer menu .......... ........... 157 TEL menu* ... ............ ........... ......... 159 Automatic transmission ................ ..... 162 Gear selector lever position ......... 164 Driving tips .
Contents Operation ....... .......... ........ ........... ..... 255 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 256 Driving instructions .............. ............. . 257 Drive sensibly – save fuel .. ........... 257 Drinking and driving ..... ......
Contents Practical hints .......... ......... ........ ...... 331 What to do if … ............... ........... ........ 332 Lamps in the instrument cluster .. 332 AIRBAG OFF ind icator lamp .... ..... 34 4 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .
Contents Fuels, coolants, lubrican ts, etc. ...... ... 445 Capacities .................. ........... ....... 445 Engine oils .......... .......... ........... ..... 447 Engine oil additives ...... ............. ... 447 Air conditioning refr igerant ..
9 Product information 왔 Introduction 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.
10 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 l ife of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual.
11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and le ssees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or.
12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular interv als. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice.
13 Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 Service facilities or replace.
14 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive su pport information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you will find an overvi ew of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
15 Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP ® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
16 Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precauti ons in this manual.
17 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 requ ired.
18 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 t o the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1 966”.
19 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recordi ng Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehic.
20.
21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control pane l Door control panel.
22 At a glance Cockpit.
23 At a glance Cockpit Item Page 1 Parking brake pedal 51 2 Hood lock release 272 3 Parking brake release han- dle 59 4 Door control panel 32 5 Exterior lamp switch 53, 123 6 Headlamp washer button 17.
24 At a glance Instrument cluster.
25 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge with : D Coolant temperature warning lamp 336 2 Speedometer with: ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 334 3 Brake warning lamp, Canad.
26 At a glance Instrument cluster.
27 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 5 Tachometer with: 133 A High beam head- lamp indicator 129 ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only.
28 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Left multifunction display in the speedometer 135 2 Right multifunction display in the tachometer 135 Operating the control sys- tem 136 3 Selec.
29 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Central locking switch 113 2 Hazard warning flash er on/off switch 129 3 Central unlocking switch 113 4 Center and side air vent.
30 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Parking assist (Parktronic system)* deactivation switch 223 2 Active Body Control (ABC) button 219 3 Tow-away alarm swit ch 93 4 Retractable ha rdt.
31 At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 130 2 Temperature sensor for au- tomatic climate control 180 3 Right reading lamp on/off 130 4 Int.
32 At a glance Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 107 2 Switches for opening/clos- ing front and rear side win- dows 192 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, mirror and steer- ing wheel sett.
33 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking.
34 Getting started The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the i nfor- mation given here.
35 Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start th e engine without in- serting the Smar tKey in the star ter switch.
36 Getting started Unlocking Starter swi tch positions SmartKey Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply for some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power suppl y.
37 Getting started Unlocking SmartKey with KE YLESS-GO* You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey. KEYLESS-GO st art/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P .
38 Getting started Unlocking Ignition (or Position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on.
39 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Seats Wa r n i n g ! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. War n i n g ! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
40 Getting started Adjusting Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switch is located in the door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat cushion depth 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment 6 Backrest tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
41 Getting started Adjusting Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in direc- tion 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.
42 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
43 Getting started Adjusting Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activat- ed or deactiva ted in the Convenience sub- menu of the control system ( 컄 page 156).
44 Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear v iew mir- rors” ( 컄 page 177).
45 Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror button 3 Adjustment button 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
46 Getting started Driving Fastening the seat belts Wa r n i n g ! G Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneu- vers, the objects could get caught between the pedals.
47 Getting started Driving 1 Seat belt housing 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate BabySmart TM c ompatible in- fant or child restraint system, which is prop- erly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child seat man- ufacturer’s in structions.
48 Getting started Driving 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from seat belt housing 1 . 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 int o buckle 3 until it clicks.
49 Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Gearshift patte rn for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” ( 컄 page 162).
50 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. KEYLESS-GO star t/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P .
51 Getting started Driving Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle 왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on release handle 2 . The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the i nstrument cluster goes out. Driving o ff 왘 Depress the brake pedal.
52 Getting started Driving 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Once the vehicle is in motion, the automat- ic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. After a cold start, the transmission engag- es at a higher revolution.
53 Getting started Driving Switching o n headlamps Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B .
54 Getting started Driving The combination switch resets automati- cally after major steering wheel move- ments. Windshield wi pers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Single wipe Wiping with windshield washer fluid 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
55 Getting started Driving Intermittent wiping The intermittent wiping interval is depen- dent on the wetness of the windshield. 왘 Turn the combination switch to position I . After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor.
56 Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs errati cally and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be op- erating properly. 앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.
57 Getting started Driving The coolant temperature gauge is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine. 왘 Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a safe location and turn off the engine. Allow engine and coolant to cool .
58 Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your fir st drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as foll ows. Wa r n i n g ! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steerin g systems.
59 Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Release handle 왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 1 . When the engine is running, the indica- tor lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster will be illuminated.
60 Getting started Parking and locking Turning off the engine 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P . 왘 Apply the parking brake ( 컄 page 59). Turning off with the SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( 컄 page 36).
61 Getting started Parking and locking Releasing seat belts 왘 Press the seat belt release button ( 컄 page 47). Allow the retractor to completely re- wind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate.
62 Getting started Parking and locking 왘 Exit the vehicle and close the doors and the trunk. Locking with the SmartKey 왘 Press the lock button ‹ on the SmartKe y ( 컄 page 34). With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash th ree times.
63 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems.
64 Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehicle. The restraint systems are 앫 Seat be lts 앫 Emergency ten.
65 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Airbags Wa r n i n g ! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or doe s not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction.
66 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper opera- tion of vehicle co ntrols. The distance from the center of the driver’s breast- bone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 inches (25 cm) or more.
67 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G Should you choos e to place a child 12 years old or under in the passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmart TM child restraint wh ich will turn off the passenger front airbag ( 컄 page 76).
68 Safety and Security Occupant safety i Airbags are designed to activate only in certain frontal impact s (front airbags, driver-side knee bag) and side impacts (head-thorax airbag s) which exceed preset thresholds.
69 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device a nd airbag When you sell your vehicle, we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting them to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.
70 Safety and Security Occupant safety Front airbags Driver and passenger airbags are de- ployed: 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the head-thorax air- bags The airbags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy- ment thresholds.
71 Safety an d 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 deploy- ment threshold 앫 independently of the front airbags The head-thorax airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed the sys- tem’s deployment threshold.
72 Safety and Security Occupant safety Always wear your seat belt. All vehicle occupants always need to have their seat belts fastened and wear them properly.
73 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re - strained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.
74 Safety and Security Occupant safety Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts are equipped with emergen- cy tensioning devices, belt force limiters, and automatic comfort -fit.
75 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Automatic comfort-fit fea ture seat belt The automatic comfort-fit feature reduc es the retracting force of the seat belts when they are in normal use. Roll bar The roll bar raises automatically in an acci- dent or in a critical driving situation.
76 Safety and Security Occupant safety Raising the roll bar 왘 Lift the switch for the retractable hard- top. 왘 Press and hold button 2 until the roll bar is raised. Lowering the roll bar If the roll bar was raised manually: 왘 Lift the switch for the retractable hard- top.
77 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Infant and child restraint systems Only use a BabySmart TM compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehi cle. We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
78 Safety and Security Occupant safety BabySmart TM airbag deact ivation system Special BabySmart TM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Merced es-Benz Center, are required for use with the BabySmart TM air- bag deactivation system.
79 Safety an d Security Occupant safety The 7 indicator lamp located on the glove box will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0 .
80 Safety and Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones, electronic tags such as those used on ski passes, and like electronic devices on the passenger seat. Signals from such de- vices may interfere with the BabySmart TM system.
81 Safety an d Security Panic alarm 왔 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 1 second. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again.
82 Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this section you will fi nd information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (A ntilock B rake S ystem) 앫 BAS (B rake A ssist S ystem) .
83 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems ABS 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. The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) indepen- dent of road surface conditions.
84 Safety and Security Driving safety systems For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 332). BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby poten- tially reducing the braking distance.
85 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems ESP ® The Electronic Stability Program ( ESP ® ) is operational as soon as the engine is run- ning and monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling.
86 Safety and Security Driving safety systems For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 332). Switching off the ESP ® To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ES.
87 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems The switch is located in the lower part of the center console. 1 ESP ® switch 왘 Press ESP ® switch 1 until the ABS/ESP ® warnin g lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. ESP ® is deactivated. Switching on the ESP ® 왘 Press ESP ® switch 1 .
88 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Electro-hydraulic brake system The electro-hydraulic brake system com- bines a hydraulic brake circuit with elec- tronically controlled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort.
89 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems The electro-hydraulic brake system is auto- matically acti vated when you 앫 unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 앫 o.
90 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The electro-hydraulic brake system switch- es off automatically 앫 approximately 2 minutes after you turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to positio.
91 Safety an d Security Anti-theft systems 왔 Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prev ents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Activating With the SmartKey 왘 Remove the Smar tKey from th e starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press the start/stop button on the gear selector lever once.
92 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 .
93 Safety an d 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 an outside door handle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft.
94 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 1 Tow-away alarm of f button 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
95 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Retractable .
96 Controls in detail In the “Controls in detail” section you wil l find detailed information o n how to oper- ate the equipment installed on your vehi- cle. If you are al ready familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
97 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Wa r n i n g ! G When leaving the vehicl e, 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 ac c e s s t o a n un l o c k e d vehicle.
98 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ . All turn signals flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.
99 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Checking the batt eries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ . Battery check lamp 5 ( 컄 page 96) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order. Unlockin g the tru nk You can unlock the trunk separately.
100 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately.
101 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking SmartKey w ith KEYLESS-GO 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 81) For information on using the SmartKey buttons, see “SmartKey” ( 컄 page 96).
102 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 96). 앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func- tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with the ‹ button).
103 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 앫 This does not apply if, after starting, the selector lever is still in position P and the SmartKey is then inserted in the starter switch.
104 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locking 왘 Press lock button on an outside door handle ( 컄 page 62) or trunk ( 컄 page 105). With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signals flash three times. The lock- ing knobs in the doors move down.
105 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locking using the lock button on the trunk lid 1 Lock butt on 왘 Press lock button 1 on the trunk lid. With the trunk and all doors closed, all turn signals flash three times. The lock- ing knobs in the doors mov e down.
106 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Checking the battery 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ . Battery check lamp 5 ( 컄 pa ge 101) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order. Unlocking the trunk You can unlock the trunk separately.
107 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle 왘 Pull on door handle 2 . If the door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.
108 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Opening the trunk from the outside The handle is located above the rear li- cense plate recess. 1 Handle 왘 Pull on handle 1 and lift the trunk lid.
109 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 1 Remote trunk lid release switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Pull remote trunk lid release switch 1 . The trunk lid unlocks. Indicator lamp 2 comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed again. 왘 Lift the trunk lid.
110 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on trunk lid. Valet lock ing The lock is located next to the handle above the rear license plate recess. Wa r n i n g ! G Only drive with the trunk closed. Am ong oth- er dangers, such as blocked vis ibility, ex- haust fumes may en ter the vehicle interior.
111 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 1 Neutral position 2 Locked 왘 Close the trunk ( 컄 page 109). 왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( 컄 page 385). 왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. 왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 2 and remove the mechani- cal key in that position to lock the trunk.
112 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Illumination of the emergency release but- ton: 앫 The button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. 앫 The button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. Automatic central locking The doors and the trun k lid lock automati- cally when the vehicle is set into motion.
113 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlo cking from the inside You can lock or unlock the vehicle from in- side using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you want to unlock the passenger door from the in- side or want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive.
114 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 .
115 Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats For more information on seat adjustment, see “Seat adjustment” ( 컄 page 40). Moving the seats forward and backward You can move the seats forward and back to facilitate loading and unloading. The switch is located on the top side of the seat.
116 Controls in detail Seats Lumbar support You can adjust the contour of the seat’s lumbar support to help enhance support to your spine. The thumbwheel is located on the lower side of the seat. 1 Thumb wheel 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
117 Controls in detail Seats Massage function (PULSE) You can reduce muscle tension during long trips by periodically using the massage function. 왘 Press button 3 . The indicator lamp on button 3 comes on. The air cushions in the lumbar re- gion inflate and deflate rhythmically.
118 Controls in detail Seats Switching on rapid seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 2 . Both red indicator lamps on the switch come on. Switching off rapid seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 2 again. Vehicles with seat ventilation * The switch is located on the door.
119 Controls in detail Seats Switching on seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 twice. A red indicator lamp on the switch comes on. Switching off seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 again. Switching on rapid seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 once.
120 Controls in detail Seats Seat ventilati on* The switch is located on the door. The blue indicator lamps on the switch indicate the selected ventilation level: 1 Seat ventilation switch 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). Switching on se at ventilatio n 왘 Press switch 1 .
121 Controls in detail Memory function 왔 Memory function Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and co mf ort.
122 Controls in detail Memory function Storing positions into memory 왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the de- sired position ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Press memory button M . 왘 Release memory button and press a stored position button 1 , 2 , or 3 within 3 seconds.
123 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 53) and “Turn signals” ( 컄 page 53). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
124 Controls in detail Lighting Manual headlamp mode The low be am headlamp s and parking lamps can be switched on or off with the exterior lamp switch.
125 Controls in detail Lighting 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi- tion 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.
126 Controls in detail Lighting Canada only: The daytime running lamp mode is manda- tory and therefore in a constant mode. 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.
127 Controls in detail Lighting Front fog lam ps 왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps ( 컄 page 53). 왘 Pull out the exterior la mp switch to fir st stop. The front fog lamps are switched on. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch comes on ( 컄 page 123).
128 Controls in detail Lighting Driving forward Switching on corner-illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Depending on whether you are turning left or right, switch on the left or right turn signal ( 컄 page 53) . The respective front fog lamp comes on and illuminates the road onto which you are turning.
129 Controls in detail Lighting Combination switch The combination switch is l ocated on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High bea m 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to B or to U ( 컄 page 123). 왘 Push the combination switch in direc- tion of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam headlamps.
130 Controls in detail Lighting Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flash er switch 1 . All turn signals are flashing. Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again.
131 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 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 앫 open the trunk Manual control Switching lamps on 왘 Press switch 3 .
132 Controls in detail Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” ( 컄 page 24). The instrument cluste r is activated when you 앫 open a .
133 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperatur e gauge During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tempera- ture may rise close to 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C).
134 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature is displayed in the left or right mu ltifunctio n displa y ( 컄 page 24), depending on the setting ( 컄 page 149). The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area.
135 Controls in detail Control system 왔 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 posi- tion 1 .
136 Controls in detail Control system Multifunctio n steering whe el The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel.
137 Controls in detail Control system The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD op- erations under AUDIO , for example). These functions serve to call up relevant i nforma- tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle.
138 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.
139 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Standard dis- play AUDIO NAV Distronic* Vehicle status message memory Settin.
140 Controls in detail Control system Standard display menu 1 Main odometer 2 Outside temperature 3 Current gear selector lever position 4 Trip odometer 5 Automatic transmission program mode 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the standard display menu in the multifunction display.
141 Controls in detail Control system AUDIO menu The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message AUDIO off appears in the right multifunction display.
142 Controls in detail Control system Operating the CD player Selecting CD track 왘 Turn on COMAND and select CD. Refer to the separate COMAND operating in- structions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the right multi- function display.
143 Controls in detail Control system NAV menu The NAV menu contains the functions need- ed to operate your navigation system. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the message NAV in the left multifunction display.
144 Controls in detail Control system Distronic activated When Distronic is activated the DTR sym- bol and the set speed appear in the left multif unctio n displa y.
145 Controls in detail Control system Vehicle status messages have bee n recorded If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the right multifunc- tion display: 1 Number of recorded status messages 왘 Press button k or j .
146 Controls in detail Control system Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two func- tions: 앫 The function Reset , with which you can reset all the settings to those set at the factory. 앫 A collection of submenus wi th which you can make individual settings for your vehicle.
147 Controls in detail Control system Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button j . In the right multifunction display you see the collection of submenus. 왘 Press button ç . The selection marker moves to the next submenu. The submenus are arranged by hierarchy.
148 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. De- tailed instructions on maki ng individual settings can be found on the following pag- es.
149 Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the Inst. cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Inst. clus- ter submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are avai lable: Selecting standard display 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Inst.
150 Controls in detail Control system Selectin g language 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Inst. cluster submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Text appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
151 Controls in detail Control system 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. Setting the time (hours) This function is only available if the func- tion Time sync.
152 Controls in detail Control system Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting sub- menu to change the lamp and lighting set- tings on your vehicle.
153 Controls in detail Control system Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting f eature acti vated and the exterior lamp switch in position U , the following lamps will switch on during dark.
154 Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed switch-off) Use this function to set whether you would like the exterior lamps to illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and clos- ing the doors.
155 Controls in detail Control system Interior lighting delayed switch-off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain lit during darkness for approximately 10 seconds after you have removed the Sma rtKey from the starter switch.
156 Controls in detail Control system Convenienc e submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience sub- menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features.
157 Controls in detail Control system Trip com puter menu Use the trip computer menu to call up sta- tistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available: Fuel consumption statistics after start 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu.
158 Controls in detail Control system Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left multifunction display: From reset.
159 Controls in detail Control system TEL me nu* You can use the functions in the TEL menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-free system and switched on. 왘 Switch on the telephone and COMAND. 왘 Press button ÿ or è on the steering wheel repeatedly until you see the TEL menu in the left multifunction display.
160 Controls in detail Control system Rejecting a ca ll If you do not wish to receive the call, you can choose to reject it. 왘 Press button t . You have rejected the call. The caller receives a busy signal. Answering a ca ll When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time.
161 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button s . The system dials the selected phone number. 앫 If the connection is successful, the name of the party you called and the duration of the call will appear in the display. 앫 If no connection is made, the control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory.
162 Controls in detail Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmissi on, see “Automatic transmission” ( 컄 page 49). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down.
163 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 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.
164 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 in tended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked.
165 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. War n i n g ! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not full y engaged in position P is dangerous.
166 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving t ips Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavio r: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration.
167 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automatic shift program C or S ( 컄 page 168), you can select a gear range for .
168 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the cen ter console.
169 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission, you can change the gears manually and limit or extend the gear range for automatic shifting with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automatic program mode C or S .
170 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting Steering wheel gearshift control is avail- able on vehicles with Sport Package*, on SL 55 AMG, and on SL 65 AMG only.
171 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the inside 2 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel. The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmission ( 컄 page 167).
172 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 lef t and righ t of the steering wheel.
173 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Upshifting 왘 Briefly 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 automati c program mode ( C or S ).
174 Controls in detail Automatic transmission The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Program mode selector switc h MANUAL For manual gear shifting C Com.
175 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.
176 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. or 왘 Briefly press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel ( 컄 page 172). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear.
177 Controls in detail Good visibility 왔 Good visibility For information on windshield wiper opera- tion, see “Windshield wipers” ( 컄 page 54). Headlamp c leaning system The button is located on the left side of the dashboard. 1 Headlamp washer button 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
178 Controls in detail Good visibility Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while drivin g. 왘 Swing sun visors down when you expe- rience glare. 1 Mounting 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Holder for gas cards 왘 To use mirror, lift up cover 2 .
179 Controls in detail Good visibility Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defrost- er as soon as the rear window is clear.
180 Controls in detail Automatic climate control.
181 Controls in detail Automatic climate contro l Automatic climate control panel Item 1 Center air vent, adjustable 2 Cockpit air vent, fixed 3 Side defroster vent 4 Side air vent, adjustable 5 Cente.
182 Controls in detail Automatic climate control The automatic cl imate control is operation- al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate c ontrol system in ei- ther the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depend- ing on the selected in terior temperature and the current outside temperature.
183 Controls in detail Automatic climate contro l Deactivating the automati c climate control s ystem Deactivating 왘 Press button ´ ( 컄 page 181) . The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Reactiva ting 왘 Press button ´ ( 컄 page 181). The indicator lamp on the button goes out.
184 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Air distribution in automat ic mode You can separately adjust the air distribu- tion for each side of the passenger com- partment. Activating 왘 Press control button 2 or 6 ( 컄 page 181). The control button is engaged.
185 Controls in detail Automatic climate contro l Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution controls 2 and 6 ( 컄 page 181) to separately ad just the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment.
186 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air volume Use air volume control a ( 컄 page 181) for both automatic ( 컄 page 183) and manual air volume adjustment. Nine blower speeds are available. 왘 Press control button a ( 컄 page 181).
187 Controls in detail Automatic climate contro l Activating 왘 Press button P ( 컄 page 181) . The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air conditioning switches to the fol- lowing functions .
188 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Activating 왘 Briefly press button , ( 컄 page 181). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Deactivating 왘 Briefly press button , ( 컄 page 181).
189 Controls in detail Automatic climate contro l At outside temperatures above 79°F (26 °C) the system wi ll not automatically switch back to outside air. Air conditioning The air conditioning (cooling) function is operational when the engine is running and cools the vehicle interior down to the se- lected temperature.
190 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Activating Moist air can fog up the windows. You can dehumidify the air with the air condition- ing. 왘 Press button 2 once more ( 컄 page 181). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134A.
191 Controls in detail Automatic climate contro l Deactivating 왘 Press button T ( 컄 page 1 81). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The residual heat is automatically turned off: 앫 when t.
192 Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing the windows The windows are opened and closed elec- trically. The switches for all the windows are on the driver’s door.
193 Controls in detail Power windows Opening the door windows 왘 Press switch 1 or 2 to the resistance point. The corresponding door window will move downwards until you release the switch. Opening the rear side windows if the hardtop is closed: 왘 Open the door window.
194 Controls in detail Power windows Fully closing the door windows (Express-close) 왘 Pull switch 1 or 2 past the resi s- tance point and release. The corresponding door window closes completely. If the upward movement of the door win- dow is blocked during the closing proce- dure, the door window will stop and open slightly.
195 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 왔 Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractab le hardtop For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still.
196 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Luggage cover The luggage cover is located in the trunk. 1 Handle 2 Holders Closing luggage cover 왘 Pull out the luggage cover using handle 1 . 왘 Hook the luggage cover into left and right side holders 2 .
197 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 왘 Pull up on the hardtop switch as indi- cated by the arrow until the hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk stor- age compartment and the indicator lamp in the hardtop switch goes out. The multifunction display will briefly show the message K in operation .
198 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Locking the retractable hardtop after raising/lowering If the retractable hardtop is not properly locked, lock it as described below. Unlocked status noticed when st opped 왘 Switch on the ignition. 왘 To lock the hardtop in its fully closed position, press hardtop swit ch forward.
199 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening the retracta ble hardtop with the SmartKey (Summer opening feature) 왘 Aim the transmitter eye at the door handle. The SmartKey must be in close proxim- ity to the outside door handle. 왘 Press and hold button Œ until the retractable hardtop is comp letely open.
200 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Closing th e retract able hardt op with the SmartKey (Convenience feature) 왘 Aim the transmitter eye at the door handle. The SmartKey must be in close proxim- ity to the outside door handle. 왘 Press and hold button ‹ until the retractable hardtop is c ompletely closed.
201 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 앫 The hardtop drive system has shut it- self down. For safety reasons, no more than five consecutive attempts may be made to raise or lower the hardtop. 왘 After about 10 minutes you may again attempt to open or close the retractable hardtop.
202 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 1 Guide tabs 왘 Slide the wind screen into the roll bar until the guide taps on each side latch underneath the roll bar. Make sure the fastening straps do not get caught. 왘 Raise the roll bar slightly ( 컄 page 75).
203 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 왘 Lower the roll bar. Make sure the fas- tening 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.
204 Controls in detail Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- scribed on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control and Distronic*, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed.
205 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume at last set speed Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever.
206 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed 왘 Lift the cruise control in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 205) and hold it there until the desired speed is reached.
207 Controls in detail Driving systems Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) incremen ts Faster 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 205) . Slower 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page 205) .
208 Controls in detail Driving systems It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to be attentive to road, weather and traffic con- ditions and to provide the steering, braking and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the v ehicle.
209 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic displays in the speedometer dial If Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the DTR indicator lamp E in the speedometer dial comes on white.
210 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Red DTR w arning la mp E Wa r n i n g ! G An intermittent warning sounds and the DTR war ning la mp (re d) E in the spee d- ometer dial is illuminated if the D.
211 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic menu in the control system In the Distronic menu you can read the cur- rent settings for Distr onic. What appears in the left multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic is turned on or off. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see one of the following dis- plays.
212 Controls in detail Driving systems Cruise control lever The Distronic system is operated by means of the cruise control lever. The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left-hand side of the steering column.
213 Controls in detail Driving systems 왘 Briefly lift or depress the cruise control lever. The current speed is set. 왘 Remove your foot fr om the accelerator pedal. Setting a higher speed 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 212) to increase the vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph (Canada: 10 km /h).
214 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( 컄 page 212). Distronic is set to the last stored speed. 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal.
215 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting the following d istance in Distronic You can set the specified following dis- tance for Distronic by varying the time set- ting between 1.
216 Controls in detail Driving systems When pressing the brake pedal, the warn- ing sound ceases. The warning sound will also cease when the distance to the vehi- cle ahead is sufficient again without apply- ing the brakes. In this case, the distance warning lamp will also go out.
217 Controls in detail Driving systems 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, Dis- tronic will switch off, and the message Distronic Currently unavailable.
218 Controls in detail Driving systems Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi- cient distance to the vehicle ahead. Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes.
219 Controls in detail Driving systems Active Body Control (ABC) The ABC system automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle.
220 Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to: 앫 increase vehicle safety 앫 reduce fuel consumption The vehicle chassis ride hei.
221 Controls in detail Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: Vehicle level when stationary Use for Height increase over normal Automatic low ering Indicator lamps ( 컄 page 222) Normal Normal operation None Max.
222 Controls in detail Driving systems The button with the indicator la mps is lo- cated in the lower section of the center console. 1 Indicator lamp 1 2 Indicator lamp 2 3 Vehicle level control button 왘 Start the engine ( 컄 page 49). 왘 Briefly press button 3 to change from one level setting to the next.
223 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic * (Parking assist ) The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during park- ing maneuvers. It visu ally and audibly indi- cates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.
224 Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensor s 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 326).
225 Controls in detail Driving systems Minimum distanc e If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you h ear a warning signal . If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no long- er be indicated by the system.
226 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 t he minimum distance.
227 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system malf unction If only the red distance segments illumi - nate and a warning sounds, there is a mal- function in the Parktronic system. The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indica- tor lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on.
228 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Storage compartments Glove box 1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid Opening glove box 왘 Press glove box lid release 1 . Glove box lid 2 opens downward. Closing glove box 왘 Push glove box lid 2 up to close.
229 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Opening 왘 Press release button 1 . Storage compartment lid 2 lid opens upwards. Armrest storage compartments The buttons are located under the cushion of the armrest. 1 Button to open storage tray 2 Button to open storage compartment Opening storage tra y 왘 Press button 1 and lift the armrest.
230 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Locking the storage compartments separately You can lock the storage compartments separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in the shop for service. 1 Separately unlocking storage compart- ments 2 Separately locking storage compart- ments 왘 Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKe y ( 컄 page 385).
231 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Parcel net in passeng er footwell A small convenience parcel net is located in the passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such as road maps, mail, etc.
232 Controls in detail Useful f eatures 1 Holder 2 Strap 3 Latch 4 Release button 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 strap 왘 Press release button 4 and guide strap 2 back to holder 1 .
233 Controls in detail Useful fe atures 1 Left cup holder 2 Right cup holder Opening 왘 Briefly press cup holder cover. The cup holder opens automatically. Ashtray 1 Cover plate 2 Sliding knob Opening ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate 1 . The ashtray opens automatically.
234 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Cigarette lighter 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 1 Cigarette li ghter 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1 . The lighter wil l pop out au tomatically when hot. Wa r n i n g ! G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot.
235 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Heated st eering whe el* The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. The stalk is on the lowe r left-hand side of the steering wheel. 1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off Switchin g on 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
236 Controls in detail Useful f eatures 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.
237 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Power outlet An electrical outlet is located on the right side of the trunk. 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
238 Controls in detail Useful f eatures You can take and place telephone calls us- ing the s and t buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele- phone functions, use the control system ( 컄 page 159). See separate instruction manual for in- structions on how to operate the tele- phone.
239 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock, and more.
240 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) or airbags deploy.
241 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Initiating an emerge ncy call manually 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.
242 Controls in detail Useful f eatures A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established.
243 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Information button ¡ The Information button ¡ is located be- low the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold the button (for longer than 2 seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Cen- ter will be initiated.
244 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Call priority If other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are ac- tive, an Emergency call is still possibl e. In this case, the Emergency call will take pri- ority and override all other active calls.
245 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (i n Canada).
246 Controls in detail Useful f eatures The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with the remote door unlocking feature. Stolen Vehicle Recovery services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report.
247 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Garage door opener The integrated remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices.
248 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Programming the integrated remote control Step 1: 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). Step 2: 왘 If you have previously programmed an signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3.
249 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Step 5: 왘 After the indicator lamp 1 changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing light, release the hand-held remote control button and the signal transmitter but- ton. Step 6: 왘 Press and hold the just-trained signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ) and observe the indicator lamp 1 .
250 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Step 9: 왘 Press the “training” button on the ga- rage door opener motor head unit. The “training light” is activated.
251 Controls in detail Useful fe atures 왘 While still holding down the signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ), “cycle” your hand-held remote control button 6 as follows: Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds, then release it for 2 seconds, and again press and hold it for 2 seconds.
252 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Operation of integrated r emote contro l 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte- grated signal transmitt er button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ) to activate the remote con- trolled device.
253 Controls in detail Useful fe atures 앫 If another hand-held remote control is available for the same device, try the programming steps again usin g that other hand-held remote control. Make sure new batteries are in the hand-held remote control before beginning the procedure.
254.
255 Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care.
256 Operation In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintai n- ing and caring for your vehicle. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously yo u treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later on.
257 Operation Driving instructions 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de- pends on driving habits and operating con- ditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended infla- tion pressures.
258 Operation Driving instructions Power assistance Brakes Wa r n i n g ! G The brake system requires electrical energy for operatio n. A malfunction in the ve hicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its emer- gency operation mode.
259 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.
260 Operation Driving instructions High-perf ormance br ake system (SL 65 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is de- signed to operate unde r the extremely high operating demands required to accommo- date the performance capabilities of the vehicle.
261 Operation Driving instructions Parking Tires Treadwear indicators (TWI) ar e required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and be- come visible at a tread depth of approxi - mately 1 / 16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced.
262 Operation Driving instructions The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Specified tire inflati on pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if the tires are subjected to extreme operating conditions (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures).
263 Operation Driving instructions Tire tra ction 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.
264 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).
265 Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely af- fect 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.
266 Operation Driving instructions Passenger compar tment Driving a broad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
267 Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con- trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis- sions.
268 Operation Driving instructions Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go city traf fic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to approx. 266°F (130°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C).
269 Operation At the gas station 왔 At the gas station Refuelling The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO * automatically l ocks/un- locks the fuel filler flap.
270 Operation At the gas station 왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it clock- wise until it audibly engages. 왘 Close the fuel filler flap. You should hear the latch close shut. Wa r n i n g ! G Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres- sure in the system which could cause a gas discharge.
271 Operation At the gas station Check regularly and before a long trip For information on quantities and require- ments of operating agents, see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
272 Operation Engine compartment Hood Opening 1 Hood release 왘 Pull lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. 2 Lever for opening the hood 왘 Push lever 2 on the hood upwards. 왘 Pull up on the hood and then release it. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts.
273 Operation Engine compartment Closing 왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap- proximately 1 1 / 2 ft (50 cm). The hood will lock audibly. 왘 Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed.
274 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 vehi cle break-in period.
275 Operation Engine compartment One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the right multi- function 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.
276 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.
277 Operation Engine compartment 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. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water.
278 Operation Engine compartment Coolant 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. The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compart- ment.
279 Operation Engine compartment Battery Your vehicle is equipped with two batter- ies: 앫 The starter battery (located in the en- gine compartment) 앫 The battery for electrical consumers (located in the trunk) These batteries should always be suffi- ciently charged in order to achieve their rated service life.
280 Operation Engine compartment Windshield wash er system and headlamp cleaning system The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. 1 Washer fluid reservoir Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir.
281 Operation Tires and wheels 왔 Tires and wheels See an authorized Me rcedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation.
282 Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa- tion on checking tire inflation pressure, see “Recommended tire in flation pres- sure” ( 컄 page 291).
283 Operation Tires and wheels Tread dept h Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduce d at tread depths under 1 / 8 in (3 mm).
284 Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advan- tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- mance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in t he direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire.
285 Operation Tires and wheels 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 vehi- cle.
286 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example A) 1 Load limit information on the Tire and Loading Information placard The placard showing the load limit informa- tion is located on the dr iver’s doo r B-pillar.
287 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Exampl e A) 1 Seating capacity Placard (Example B) 1 Seating capacity Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Ti tle 49, Code of U.
288 Operation Tires and wheels Step 2 왘 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your veh icle. Step 3 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo- grams or XXX lbs. Step 4 왘 The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
289 Operation Tires and wheels The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available. For more information, see “Trailer tongue load” ( 컄 page 290).
290 Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if appl icable) ( 컄 page 290) as to no.
291 Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Your vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information plac ard (Example A) or the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B) located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 285).
292 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) 1 Vehicle Tire Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard (Example B) lists the recommend- ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi- mum loaded vehicle weight. T he tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment.
293 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 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.
294 Operation Tires and wheels Wa r n i n g ! G When the multifunction display shows the message Tire pressure Check tires , one or more of your tires is significantly un - der-inflated.
295 Operation Tires and wheels Reactivating the Run Flat Indicator The tire inflation pressure monitor must be reactivated in the following situations: 앫 If you have changed the tire inflation press.
296 Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pres sur e Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) The TPMS only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pres- sure, as selected by the driver, in all four tires.
297 Operation Tires and wheels Underinflation also reduces fue l efficiency and tire tread life, an d may affect the vehi- cle’s handling an d stopping ability.
298 Operation Tires and wheels Reactivating the TPMS The TPMS must be reactivated when you have adjusted the tire inflation pressure to a new level (e.g. because of different l oad or driving conditions). The TPMS is then recalibrated to the current tire inflation pressures.
299 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Press the æ button. The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Tire pres. monitor reactivated After driving a few minutes the system verifies that the current tire inflation pressures are within the system’s specified range.
300 Operation Tires and wheels MO Extended system* The MO Extended system allows you to continue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. You may only use the MO Extended system in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator* (Canada vehicles) ( 컄 page 293) or TPMS (U.
301 Operation Tires and wheels Tire size designati o n, load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect ratio in % 3 Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating General: 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.
302 Operation Tires and wheels Rim diameter The rim diameter 4 ( 컄 page 301) is the diameter of the bead seat, not the diameter of the rim edge. Rim diameter i s indicated in inches (in). Tire load rating The tire load rating 5 ( 컄 page 301) is a numerical code associated with the maximum l oad a tir e can support .
303 Operation Tires and wheels Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( 컄 page 301) indicates the approv ed max imum speed for the tire. Summer ti res 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 exam- ple: 245/40 ZR18).
304 Operation Tires and wheels 앫 Any tire wi th a speed c apability ab ove 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a “ZR” in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis.
305 Operation Tires and wheels In addition to tire load rating, special load information may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire speed rating 1 ( 컄 page 304). No specification given: absence of any text (like in above example) indicates a standard load (SL) tire.
306 Operation Tires and wheels DOT (D epartment o f T ransportation ) A tire branding symbol 1 ( 컄 page 305) which denotes the tire meets require- ments of the U.S. Depa rtment of Transpor- tation. Manufacturer’s id entification mark The manufacturer’s identification mark 2 ( 컄 page 305) denotes the tire manufacturer.
307 Operation Tires and wheels For more information on tire load rating ( 컄 page 302). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities ( 컄 page 28 7). Maximum tire inflation pressur e 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire.
308 Operation Tires and wheels Uniform Tire Qu ality Grading Sta ndards (U.S. ve hicles ) Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
309 Operation Tires and wheels Tractio n The traction grades, from highest to low- est, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades rep- resent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
310 Operation Tires and wheels Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewall 2 Plies under tread This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread .
311 Operation Tires and wheels DOT (D epartment o f T ransportation) A tire branding symbol which denotes the tire meets requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation. GAWR (G ross A xl e W eight R atin g) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
312 Operation Tires and wheels PSI (P ounds per s quare i nch) A standard unit of measure for air pressure -> bar, kilopascal (kPa ). Recommended tire inflation pressure Recommended tire inflation pressure listed on placard located on driver’s door B-pillar for normal driving conditions.
313 Operation Tires and wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Sta ndards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures.
314 Operation Tires and wheels For information on wheel change, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 383) and ( 컄 page 399). Wa r n i n g ! G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
315 Operation Winter driving 왔 Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehi- cle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service in- cludes: 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. 앫 Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system.
316 Operation Winter driving Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the maximum speed for which your t ires are rated is below the speed rating of your ve- hicle, you must place a notice to this effect where it will be seen by the driver.
317 Operation Winter driving Snow chains Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex- ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains as soon as possible when dri ving on roads without snow.
318 Operation Maintenanc e 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 indi- cator.
319 Operation Maintenance 1 Reset button 왘 Press reset button 1 on the instru- ment cluster. The maintenance service indicator message is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display ( 컄 page 140).
320 Operation Maintenanc e Resetting the main tenance service indicator In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator re- set.
321 Operation Vehicle care 왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external in- fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at- tack the paintwork as well as the underbody and cause lasting damage.
322 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.
323 Operation Vehicle care Paintwork, painted body components Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not “b ead up”. This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months, depending on climate and washing deter- gent used.
324 Operation Vehicle care Hand-wash Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. 왘 Only use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo . 왘 Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif- fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake.
325 Operation Vehicle care Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of ornamen- tal moldings, use a use damp cloth. Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, s uch as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water.
326 Operation Vehicle care 왘 Restart the engine after cleaning sen- sor cover 1 . Cleaning the Parktroni c system* sensors 1 Parktronic system* sensors in front bumper 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water and a soft, non-scratching cloth to clean sensors 1 on the bumpers.
327 Operation Vehicle care Wiper blades 왘 Turn on the wipers and place them in a vertical position. For information on how to position the wip- ers in a vertical position, see “Replacing wiper blades” ( 컄 page 397). 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution.
328 Operation Vehicle care 왘 Fold the w iper arms forw ard until the y snap into place. 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. 왘 Use a soft, clean cl oth and a mild win- dow cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces.
329 Operation Vehicle care Light alloy wheels If possible, clean wheels once a week. 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, a soft bristle brush and a s trong spray of water for cleaning the light al- loy wheels.
330 Operation Vehicle care Steering wheel and gear selector lever 왘 Wipe with a damp c loth and dry thor- oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Carpets 왘 Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and Fabric Care for cleaning the car- pets.
331 Practical hints What to do if … Where will I find ...? Locking/unlocking in an emergency Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Batteries Jump starting Tow.
332 Practical hints What to do if … Lamps in the instrument cluster General information: If any of the following lamps in the instru- ment cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when switching on the igni- tion, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary.
333 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggested solution - The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while driving. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The BAS and the ESP ® are also switched off (see messages in display).
334 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Release the parking brake ( 컄 page 51).
335 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggested solution ú (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving.
336 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution ú (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Your fuel tank is empty. 왘 After refuelling, start, turn off, and re- start the engine three or four times in succession.
337 Practical hints What to do if … Wa r n i n g ! G Driving when your e ngine is badly o verheat- ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire. You co uld be seriously burn ed. Steam fro m an overheat ed engine can cause serious burns and can oc cur just by ope ning the engine hood.
338 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution E 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. 앫 The distance warning system has recog- nized a stationary obstacle on your prob- able line of travel.
339 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggested solution C The yellow roll bar warning lamp comes on or flickers when the engine is running. The roll bar is not operational. For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised when driving with the retract- able hardtop open.
340 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution < The red seat belt telltale comes on and a warning chime sounds for approximately 6 seconds after starting the engine with all doors closed. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fasten your seat belts before driving off.
341 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggested solution 1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. There is a malfunction in the restraint sys- tems. The airbags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident.
342 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution H Combination low tire pres- sure/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS illuminates contin- uously. The TPMS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
343 Practical hints What to do if … Wa r n i n g ! G Each tire, including th e spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by t he vehicl e manufact urer on th e vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure label.
344 Practical hints What to do if … AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution 7 The AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp comes on and remains illuminat- ed. A BabySmart TM child seat is installed on the front passenger seat.
345 Practical hints What to do if … Vehicle status messages in the multi- function display Warning and malfunction messages ap- pear in the in the multifunction display lo - cated in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messag- es are accompanied by an audible signal.
346 Practical hints What to do if … On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may ap- pear in the multifunction display.
347 Practical hints What to do if … Text messages Left display Right disp lay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABC Drive carefully The capability of the ABC system i s re- stricted. This can impair handling. 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
348 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABC Stop, car too low The car is parked on an extremely uneven surface and/or is heavily laden. 왘 Press the vehicle level control button to select level 2 ( 컄 page 222).
349 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right disp lay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS Malfunction! Visit workshop! The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The ESP ® and the BAS are also deacti- vated. The electro-hydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS avail able.
350 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Cruise control – – – You have attempted to resume at stored speed when no speed was stored. 왘 Set a speed ( 컄 page 205). You have attempted to set a speed be- low 20 mph (30 km/h).
351 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right disp lay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Distronic Currently unavailable. See Oper.
352 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Distronic Visit workshop Distronic* is malfunctioning or the dis- play is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
353 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right disp lay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP Malfunction Visit workshop The ESP ® has detected a malfunction and switched off. The ABS may not be operational. The electro-hydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ESP ® available.
354 Practical hints What to do if … ESP Unavailable See Oper. Manual The ESP ® is deactivated because the power supply has been interrupted. The electro-hydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but without the ESP ® available. 왘 Synchronize the ESP ® .
355 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right disp lay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution P Gear selector lever to P You have tried t o start the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button with the gear selector lever not in P .
356 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Ri ght displ ay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Run Flat Indicator inactive The Run Flat Indicator is malfunctioning. 왘 Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
357 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on Tire pressure monitor currently unavailable The TPMS is unable to monitor t he tire pressure due to 앫 a nearby radio interference source. 앫 excessive wheel sensor tempera- tures.
358 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Ri ght displ ay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire pres. monitor Wheel sensor missing One or more sensors malfunction (e.g. battery in one or more wheel sensor is empty). One or more wheels without wheel sensors mounted (e.
359 Practical hints What to do if … Symbol messages Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution # Battery/Alternator Stop vehicle The battery is malfunctioning. The electro-hydraulic brake system requires electrical energy and therefore has only limited opera- tion.
360 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution # Visit workshop! There is a malfunction in the elec- tronic system. 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
361 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution T Reduced braking power! Depress brake pedal fully! The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased.
362 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution USA only: ; Canada only: 3 Reduced brake effect Visit workshop The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerable brake pedal force is required and the st opping distance is increased.
363 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution USA only: ; Canada only: 3 Brake fluid below min.
364 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution USA only: ; Canada only: 3 Service brake Visit workshop There are malfunctions, but the electro-hydraulic brake system is operating normally.
365 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ± Engine Service There may be a malfunction in the 앫 fuel injection system 앫 ignition system 앫 exhaust system 앫 fuel system 왘 Have the engine checked as soon as poss ible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center ( 컄 page 335).
366 Practical hints What to do if … During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tempera- ture may rise close to 248°F (120°C). Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution • Coolant Stop, put engine off! The coolant is too hot.
367 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution • Coolant Stop, put engine off! The poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe l ocation or as soon as it is safe to do so and immediately turn off the engine.
368 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution • Coolant Visit workshop The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunctioning. 왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge. 왘 Have the fan replaced as soon as possible.
369 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution J Door open You are attempting to drive with one or more doors open. 왘 Close the doors. _ Entry position Do not drive The steering wheel has not yet moved into its preset driving posi- tion.
370 Practical hints What to do if … When the message Add 1 qt engine oil at next refueling (Canada: 1l ) appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum le vel.
371 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on A Reserve fuel The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station ( 컄 page 269). Check fuel cap See Oper.
372 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution O Close hood You are driving with the hood open. 왘 Close the hood ( 컄 page 273). I Remove key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
373 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on F Key not detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not recognized while the engine is running because: 앫 The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not in the vehi- cle.
374 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution F Key still in vehicle A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the vehicle was recognized while locking the vehicle from the out- side. 왘 Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of the vehicle.
375 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on . Brake lamp Right Substitute bulb on The right brake lamp is malfunction- ing. A substitute bulb has been brought into use. 왘 Visit an authorized Me rcedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
376 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . License plate lamp, L The left license plate lamp is mal- functioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. License plate lamp, R The right license plate lamp is mal- functioning.
377 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence 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.
378 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Right turn signal Mirror The right turn signal in the side mir- ror is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working.
379 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Turn signal Rear right Substitute bulb on The right rear turn signal la mp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb has been brought into use. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
380 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/co nsequence Possible solution H Please rectify tire pressure The tire inflation pressure is too low in one or more tires. 왘 Check and correct tire inflat ion pressure as required ( 컄 page 293).
381 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right displ ay Possible cause/consequence Possible solution H Tire pressure Check tires The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the mini- mum value. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers.
382 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ê Close trunk lid This message will appear whenever the trunk lid is open.
383 Practical hints Where will I find ...? 왔 Where will I find ...? First aid kit The first aid kit is located in storage com- partment under the passenger seat. 1 Handle 2 Lid 왘 Pull handle 1 up. 왘 Fold lid 2 down. You can now remove the first-aid kit.
384 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Vehicles with spare whe el 1 Spare wheel 2 Electric air pump 3 Vehicle tool kit 4 Battery for electrical consumers 5 Jack (under spare wheel) 6 Wheel wrench .
385 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 왔 Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the driver’s door using the SmartKey, open the door using the me- chanical key.
386 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlockin g the trun k A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.89 m) is required to open the trunk lid. If you are unable to unlock the trunk with the SmartKey, open the trunk with the me- chanical key.
387 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 1 Separately unlocking the glove box 왘 Slide mechanical key out of SmartKey housing ( 컄 page 385).
388 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 1 Locking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driv- er’s door lock until it stops. 왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1 .
389 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries 왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis- charged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommen ded to have the batteries re placed at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
390 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Replacement battery: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove the mechanical key ( 컄 page 385). 왘 Take the battery co mpartment out of the SmartKey hou sing ( 컄 page 389).
391 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 왔 Replacing bulbs Bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there - fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as- semblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adju stment is extremely important.
392 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Front lamps Rear lamps Lamp Type 1 Additional turn signal LED 2 Turn signal lamp 1156 NA 3 Low beam 1 1 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 your- self.
393 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12-volt bulbs of th e same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs.
394 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 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 posi- tion M ( 컄 page 123).
395 Practical hints Replacing bulbs High beam/ high beam flasher bulbs 왘 Press ends of headlamp cover tab to- gether and rem ove high be am head- lamp cover 2 . 왘 Pull the electrical connector off. 왘 Turn locking mechanism 5 counter- clockwise and take out the bulb.
396 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 posi- tion M ( 컄 page 123).
397 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades 왔 Replacing wiper blades Removing wiper blades 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch t o position 1 . 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper setting II ( 컄 page 54). 왘 With wiper arms in the vertical position, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 .
398 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades 왘 Fold the w iper arm forwa rd until it snaps into place. 왘 Turn wiper blade at a rig ht angle to the wiper a rm. 왘 Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer. Installing wiper blades 왘 Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm in opposite direction of arrow.
399 Practical hints Flat tire 왔 Flat tire Your SL 55 AMG with Performance Package* and SL 65 AMG are equipped with a TIREFIT kit. Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible.
400 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. 왘 Take TIREFIT, the sticker, and the elec- tric air pump out of the trunk. 왘 Attach the sticker wher e it will be easi ly seen by the driver on the instrument cluster.
401 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Screw the air pump’s air hose 5 onto flange 6 of the TIREFIT container. 왘 Stick TIREFIT container 1 upside down into notch 3 of the electric air pump. 7 Tire valve 8 Electric air p ump switch 9 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw a Filler hose 왘 Unscrew the valve cap from tire valve 7 .
402 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 After attaining a tire infl ation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump switch 8 . The electric air pu mp should now be switched off. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the ignition to position 0 ( 컄 page 36).
403 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 After driving vehicle for an initial 10 minutes, check tire inflation pres- sure using the pressure gauge on the air pump. 왘 Visit an authoriz ed Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to obtain a new TIREFIT kit.
404 Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wh eel Preparing the v ehicle Prepare the vehicle as described ( 컄 page 399). 왘 Turn spare wheel bracket counter- clockwise to loosen.
405 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap- proximately one full turn with wrench). The jack support tubes are located behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.
406 Practical hints Flat tire 1 Jack support tube cover (except SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and vehicles with Sport Package*) 왘 Open cover 1 by pressing at point in- dicated by arrow.
407 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Keeping jack in this position, turn crank 3 clockwise until the jack base meets the ground. M ake sure the jack is vertical (plumb line). 왘 Continue to turn the crank until the tire is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground.
408 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Inflating t he spare tir e 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the trunk ( 컄 page 383). 1 Flap 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 5 Union nut 왘 Open flap 1 on air pump.
409 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the start er switch to position 1 . or 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever once without depressing the brake pedal. 왘 Press I on the electric air pump switch 2 .
410 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Detach the electric air pump. 왘 Stow the electrical plug and the air hose behind the flap and place the air pump back in the trunk. Lowering the vehicle 왘 Lower vehicle by turning cr ank coun- terclockwise until the full weight of the vehicle is resting on the ground.
411 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Before storing the jack in the trunk, crank back to storage position and fold in the arm. 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.
412 Practical hints Flat tire Wa r n i n g ! G In emergency m ode, your vehicle’s driving characteristics are diminished in such situa- tions as: 앫 driving around curves 앫 while braking 앫 while accelerating rapidly Therefore, your driving style must be adapt- ed accordingly.
413 Practical hints Batteries 왔 Batteries For more information on batteries, see “Battery” ( 컄 page 279). 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 is located on the right-hand side of the engine compart- ment.
414 Practical hints Batteries have cell caps and the b attery cover is non-removabl e. Do not attempt to open the consumer battery as other- wise the battery will be damaged.
415 Practical hints Batteries Disconnecting the batteries 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to position P . 왘 Close the retractable hardtop ( 컄 page 195). 왘 Turn off the engine ( 컄 page 60). 왘 Turn off all elect rical consumers. 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
416 Practical hints Batteries 왘 Depress the parking br ake pedal. 왘 Open the trunk. 왘 Read and observe safety instructions and precautions ( 컄 page 279). 왘 Unhook the luggage cover in the trunk. 왘 Remove the trunk floor. The battery for electrical consumers is located in the right hand area of the trunk ( 컄 page 383).
417 Practical hints Batteries Removing the starter b attery 왘 Remove the screws securing the start- er battery in the engine compartment. 왘 Pull out the battery ventilation tube from the battery. Depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model, the ventilation tube is located either on the left or right side of the battery.
418 Practical hints Batteries Reconnecting the batt eries 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Install starter battery in the designated location in the engine compartment. 왘 Install consumer ba ttery in the desig- nated location in the trunk.
419 Practical hints Jump starting 왔 Jump starting If the starter battery is discharged, the en- gine can be started with jumper cables and the battery of another vehicle. Observe the following: 앫 Jump starting should only be performed when the engine and catalytic convert- er are co ld.
420 Practical hints Jump starting The starter battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment. 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not touch. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply the parking brake ( 컄 page 59). 왘 Shift gear selector lever to position P .
421 Practical hints Towing the vehicle 왔 Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
422 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Wa r n i n g ! G If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: 앫 the engine will not run 앫 there i.
423 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing towing eye bolt Front of vehicle 1 Cover on right side of front bumper To remove cover: 왘 Press mark on cover 1 in direction of arrow. 왘 Lift cove r 1 off to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt.
424 Practical hints Towing the vehicle 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench. To reinstall cover: 왘 Fit locking tabs of cover und er the low- er edge of the openi ng in the bumper. 왘 Apply even pressure on the upper part of the cover until it snaps into place.
425 Practical hints Fuses 왔 Fuses Fuses are designed to protect the electri- cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir- cuit. If a fuse is blown, the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. The following aids are available to help you replace fuses.
426 Practical hints Fuses Opening 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 272). 왘 Move slide to position 3 and lift cover 1 . Closing 왘 Hook cover 1 onto tabs and close it. 왘 Move slide to position 2 . Emergency engine shut-down If the engine cannot be turned off as de- scribed, you may use the following backup procedure.
427 Technica l 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.
428 Technical data The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- nance and repair work.
429 Technica l data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
430 Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (includes Paintwork code) 2 Storage compartment lid 3 Trim 4 Vehicle Identifica tion Number (VIN) (below right rear storage compart- ment) 왘 Open storage compartment lid 2 . 왘 Remove storage compartment trim 3 .
431 Technica l data Layout of poly-V-belt drive 왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive SL 500 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 ABC tandem pump (pump for power-steering assistance and ABC chassis) 3 Air condition.
432 Technical data Engine Model SL 500 (230.475) 1 1 The quoted data apply only to the stand ard vehicle. See an autho rized Me rcedes-Benz Center for the cor responding data of all sp ecial bodies and spec ial equipment. SL 600 (230.476) 1 Engine 113 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gas oline injection No.
433 Technica l data Engine Model SL 55 AMG (230.474) 1 1 The quoted data apply on ly to the standard vehicle. See an au thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all sp ecial bo dies and spe cial equip ment.
434 Technical data Rims and tires ! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are devel- oped to provide best possible perfor- mance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP ® .
435 Technica l data Rims and tires i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with the recommended tire inflation pres- sures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
436 Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires 17" tires 18" tires SL 500* (Canada only) Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel o ffset 1.38 in (35 mm) Summer tires 1 1 Radial-ply t ires 255/45 R17 98W Winter tires 1,2 2 Not available as factory equipment.
437 Technica l data Rims and tires 19" tires SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*) SL 65 AMG Rims (light allo y) 8.5 J x 19 EH2 Wheel offset 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires - Winter tires 1,2 1 Radial-ply tires 2 Not available as factory equipmen t. 255/35 R19 96V XL (Extra Load) M+S .
438 Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires SL 500 SL 500 (Sport Package*) SL 600 SL 600 (Sport Package*) Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.
439 Technica l data Rims and tires SL 55 AMG SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*) SL 65 AMG Front axle: Rims (light allo y) 8.5 J x 18 8.5 J x 19 E H2 Wheel offset 1.18 in (30 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires 1 1 Radial-ply tires 255/40 ZR18 95Y 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load) Rear axle: Rims (light allo y) 9.
440 Technical data Rims and tires MO Extended tires* SL 500 SL 500 (Sport Package*) SL 600 SL 600 (Sport Package*) Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel o ffset 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires 1,2 1 Radial-ply t ires 2 Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Moni toring System (U.
441 Technica l data Rims and tires Spare wheel SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG Rim 6 B x 17 H2 6 B x 1 8 6 B x 18 Wheel offset 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.
442 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.
443 Technica l data Main dime nsions 왔 Main dimensions Model SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Overall veh icle length 178.5 in (4 535 mm) 178.5 in (4 535 mm) 178.5 in (4 535 mm) 178.5 in (4 535 mm) Overall veh icle length when opening/closing hardtop 185.
444 Technical data Weights Trunk load max . 220 lbs (100 kg).
445 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must matc h. Therefore use only products tested and approved by Mercedes Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser- vice Products pamphlet , or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
446 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Cooling system SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG approx. 12.3 US qt ( 11.6 l) approx. 13.6 US qt ( 12.9 l) approx. 14.5 US qt ( 13.7 l) approx. 16.4 US qt ( 15.
447 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine oils 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 re- quired for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.
448 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements Only use premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num- ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M) / 2).
449 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.
450 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion / antifreeze, which pro- vides: 앫 corrosion protection 앫 freeze protection .
451 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi- num parts. The use of aluminum compo- nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical- ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts.
452 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield and he adlamp 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.
453 Technical terms ABS (A ntilock B rake S ys tem) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. ABC (A ctive B ody C ontrol) Active, computer-controlled system that hydraulically adjusts the suspen- sion at all four wheels in response to various driving situations.
454 Technical terms CAN sy stem (C ontroller A rea N etwork) Data bus network serving to control ve- hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping depending on vehi- cle settings and/or ambient condi- tions.
455 Technical terms Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro- duced. ESP ® (E lectronic S tability P rogram) Improves vehicle handling and direc- tional stability.
456 Technical terms Instrument cluster The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in- cluding the tachometer, speedometer, engine temperature and fuel gauge. KEYLESS-GO * System for entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a key.
457 Technical terms Overspeed range Engine speeds within the red marking on the tachometer dial, see “Tachome- ter” ( 컄 page 133). Avoid this engine speed range, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
458 Technical terms Retractable hardtop Hardtop roof that can be opened and closed at the push of a button and stored in the trunk. Rim ( 컄 page 312) Roll bar Occupant protection system which consists of tubular steel sheathed in plastic. The roll bar is lowered into the car body during normal dri ving condi- tions and raised au tomatically.
459 Technical terms Tire ply composition and material used ( 컄 page 312) Tire speed rating ( 컄 page 312) Tractio n ( 컄 page 312) Tread ( 컄 page 312) Treadwear indicators ( 컄 page 312) Unifor.
460.
461 Index A ABC 219, 453 Messages in display 347 Oil level 277 ABS 83, 453 Indicator lamp 27, 333 Messages in the multifunction display 349 Warning lamp 25, 332 Accelerator position, automatic transmi.
462 Index Automatic trans mission 162 Accelerator position 166 Comfort program mode 168 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 176 Gear ranges 167 Gear selector lever 30, 162 Gear selector lever positio.
463 Index C CAC 453 California retail buyers and lessees, impor- tant notice for 11 Call priority, Tele Aid 244 CAN System 454 Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants 445 Cargo area see Trunk Carpe.
464 Index Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 127 Replacing bulbs 391 Courtesy lighting 131 Cruise control 204, 454 Messages in the multifunction display 349 , 350 Cup holder 232 Cup holders Cleaning.
465 Index Driving Abroad 266 Driving off 260 Electro-hydraulic brake system 90 Hydroplaning 262 In winter 264, 315 Instructions 51, 257 Problems 56 Safety systems 82 Systems 204 Through standing water.
466 Index Engine oil 274, 447 Adding 276, 445 Additives 447 Checking level 274 Consump tion 27 4 Filler neck 276 Messages in the multifunction display 275 , 369 Recommended engine oils and filters 447.
467 Index Gear range Automatic transmission 167 Canceling limit 169 Indicator 27 Limiting 167 Shifting into optimal 169 Gear selector lever 30, 162 Cleaning 330 Lock 49, 458 Position 162, 164 Global l.
468 Index Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 130 Delayed switch-off 155 Interior rear view mirror 44 Antiglare position 177 Auto-dimming 17 .
469 Index Engine diagnostics 335, 336 Engine malfunction 27 ESP ® 85 Fuel reserve 338 Seat belts 340 SRS 65, 341 Turn signals 25 Language Multif unctio n displa y 15 0 Leather upholstery Cleaning 330.
470 Index Massage function 117 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 186 Maximum inflation pressure 311 Maximum load rating 311, 456 Maximum loaded vehicle weight 311, 456 Maximum tire inflation pressure 456 Memory.
471 Index Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 169 Canceling gear range limit 169 Downshifting 169 Upshifting 169 Opening Doors from the inside 107 Fuel filler flap 269 Hood 272 Luggage cover 196.
472 Index Power seat Adjusting backrest tilt 41 Adjusting head restraint height 41 Adjusting head restraint tilt 41 Adjusting seat cushion depth 41 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 41 Adjusting seat height.
473 Index Rim 312, 458 Roll bar 75, 458 Lowering 76 Messages in display 379 Raising 76 Warning lamp 27 Roll bar buttons 30 RON 270, 458 Roof see Retractable hardtop Run Flat Indica tor (Canada only) 2.
474 Index Side windows Automatic closing 1 94 Automatic opening 193 Closing 192, 193 Closing fully 194 Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 194 Express-close 194 Express-open 193 Opening 192, 193 Opening fully 19.
475 Index Storage compartments 228 Armrest 229 Cup holder 232 Glove box 228 In door 228 In rear 229 Locking compartments separately 230 Locking storage compartments 230 Parcel net 231 Rear 229 Storage.
476 Index Telephones and two-way radios 266 Temperature Outside temperature indicator 134 Sensor, Interior 31 Tires 292 Tightening torque 410, 458 Time Settings (control system) 150 TIN 312, 458 Tire .
477 Index Trunk lid Opening 108 Turn 185 Turn signal lamps Cleaning lenses 325 Replacing bulbs 392, 395 Turn signals 23, 53 Exterior rear view mirrors 392, 395 Front bulbs 392 Indicator lamps 25 Rear .
478 Index Wheels Tires and wheels 281 Wind screen 201, 459 Installing 201 Removing 202 Windows see Side windows Windows, cleaning 327 Windshield Cleaning wiper blades 327 Defogging 187 Refilling washe.
Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz C enter has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes -Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.
Ein wichtiger Punkt beim Kauf des Geräts Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600 (oder sogar vor seinem Kauf) ist das durchlesen seiner Bedienungsanleitung. Dies sollten wir wegen ein paar einfacher Gründe machen:
Wenn Sie Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600 noch nicht gekauft haben, ist jetzt ein guter Moment, um sich mit den grundliegenden Daten des Produkts bekannt zu machen. Schauen Sie zuerst die ersten Seiten der Anleitung durch, die Sie oben finden. Dort finden Sie die wichtigsten technischen Daten für Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600 - auf diese Weise prüfen Sie, ob das Gerät Ihren Wünschen entspricht. Wenn Sie tiefer in die Benutzeranleitung von Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600 reinschauen, lernen Sie alle zugänglichen Produktfunktionen kennen, sowie erhalten Informationen über die Nutzung. Die Informationen, die Sie über Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600 erhalten, werden Ihnen bestimmt bei der Kaufentscheidung helfen.
Wenn Sie aber schon Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600 besitzen, und noch keine Gelegenheit dazu hatten, die Bedienungsanleitung zu lesen, sollten Sie es aufgrund der oben beschriebenen Gründe machen. Sie erfahren dann, ob Sie die zugänglichen Funktionen richtig genutzt haben, aber auch, ob Sie keine Fehler begangen haben, die den Nutzungszeitraum von Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600 verkürzen könnten.
Jedoch ist die eine der wichtigsten Rollen, die eine Bedienungsanleitung für den Nutzer spielt, die Hilfe bei der Lösung von Problemen mit Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600. Sie finden dort fast immer Troubleshooting, also die am häufigsten auftauchenden Störungen und Mängel bei Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL 600 gemeinsam mit Hinweisen bezüglich der Arten ihrer Lösung. Sogar wenn es Ihnen nicht gelingen sollte das Problem alleine zu bewältigen, die Anleitung zeigt Ihnen die weitere Vorgehensweise – den Kontakt zur Kundenberatung oder dem naheliegenden Service.
