Mercedes-Benz 2008 SL 550 - Manual

Contents Maximum tire load ....................... 319Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 319Uniform Tire Quality GradingStandards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 320Tire ply material ........................... 322Tire and loading terminology ........ 322Rotating tires ............................... ...

Contents Technical data .................................. 441 Parts service ...................................... 442Warranty coverage ............................. 443 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 443 Identification labels............................ 444L...

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. We have tested these parts to determine their ...

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 life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in-structions and war...

11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair ...

12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service adv...

14 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getti...

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. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since stan...

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 precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and...

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 corre...

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 to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your...

19 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronicrecording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid syste...

21 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel

29 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 5 Tachometer with: 142 A High beam head-lamp indicator lamp 135 ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 346 C Roll bar warning lamp 351 - Antilock Brake Sys-tem (ABS) indicator lamp 344 1 Supplemental ...

30 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Left multifunction display in the speedometer 143 2 Right multifunction display in the tachometer 143 Operating the control sys-tem 144 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume:Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 4 Telephone*:...

31 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Central locking switch 122 Alarm system indicator lamp 99 2 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 137 3 Central unlocking switch 123 4 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 78 5 Center and side air vent adjustment 194 6 COMAND...

32 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 172 2 Parktronic system* deactivation switch 233 3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 49 4 ABC suspension tuning button 232 5 Tow-away alarm switch 100 6 Retractable hardtop switch 204 Roll bar butt...

33 At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 138 2 Temperature sensor for automatic climate control 188 3 Right reading lamp on/off 138 4 Interior lighting control 138 5 Interior rear view mirror 49, 185 6 Reading lamp 138 7 Garage door opener 2...

36 At a glance Door control panel Item Page 1 Inside door handle 113 2 Switches for opening/closing door and rear side windows 201 3 Storing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings (Memory function) 129 4 Seat heating switch 126 Seat ventilation* switch 128 5 Seat adjustment switch 43 6 Remote trun...

37 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking

38 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 infor-mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” sec...

39 Getting started Unlocking 왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Opening a door causes its window to open slightly. It will fully close when the door is shut. For more information, see “SmartKey” ( 컄 page 104). Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* With the KEYLESS-GO function, y...

40 Getting started Unlocking 왘 Enter the vehicle. Opening a door causes its window to open slightly. It will fully close when the door is shut. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” ( 컄 page 108). Starter switch positions SmartKey Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply...

41 Getting started Unlocking For more information, see “SmartKey” ( 컄 page 104). For information on starting the engine using the SmartKey, see “Starting with the SmartKey” ( 컄 page 53). SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is inside the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/st...

42 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 activated) in the instru-ment cluster come on. If a lamp...

43 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Seats Warning! 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. Warning! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat...

44 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 Seat backrest tilt Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartK...

45 Getting started Adjusting 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). or 왘 Open the respective door. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 . Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2 . Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up...

46 Getting started Adjusting Head restraint tilt Manually adjust the angle of the head re-straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. For more information on seats, see “Seats” ( 컄 page 124). Steering wheel Make sure that 앫 you can reach the steering wheel with your arms...

47 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment The steering wheel adjustment stalk is located on the lower left of the steering column. 1 Adjusting steering wheel, in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Adjusting s...

48 Getting started Adjusting With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will return to its last set position when you: 앫 close the driver’s door with the ignition switched on or 앫 insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( 컄 page 41) ...

49 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 view mir-rors” ( 컄 page ...

50 Getting started Driving Fastening the seat belts Warning! G Make sure that absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedal’s range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in the footwell, make sure the pedals still have sufficient cl...

52 Getting started Driving Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the seat belt when fasten-ing. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the seat belt under your ...

53 Getting started Driving Starting the engine Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern 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 172). Starting with the SmartKey 왘 Ma...

54 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. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada ...

55 Getting started Driving 왘 Repeat the starting procedure ( 컄 page 53). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start ( 컄 page 432). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal-function in the engine electronics or in the f...

56 Getting started Driving Driving off 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position D or R . 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. After a cold start, the transmission en-gages at a higher revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to re...

57 Getting started Driving Switching on 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 . The low beam headlamps come on. High beam Th...

58 Getting started Driving The combination switch resets automati-cally after major steering wheel move-ments. Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Switching on windshield wipers 2 Single wipeWiping with windshield washer fluid ...

59 Getting started Driving Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to the desired position, depending on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed Intermittent wiping Only switch on...

60 Getting started Driving Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Press the combination switch in direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page 58) past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlam...

61 Getting started Driving In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline: 왘 Do not start the engine under any circumstances. 왘 Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be determined: 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assista...

62 Getting started Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows. Warning! G With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep...

63 Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 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. Switching off headlamps 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch t...

64 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 63). Turning off with the SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The...

65 Getting started Parking and locking Locking 왘 Exit the vehicle and close the doors and the trunk. Opening a door causes its window to open slightly. It will fully close when the door is shut. Warning! G To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings...

66 Getting started Parking and locking Locking with the SmartKey 왘 Press the lock button ‹ on the SmartKey ( 컄 page 38). With the trunk and both doors closed: 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three times. 앫 An acoustic warning sounds three times. 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move down. 앫 The anti-t...

67 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems

68 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 belts ( 컄 page 79) 앫 Child restraints ( 컄 page 85) Additional protection potential provided by 앫 Supplemental Restraint System ...

70 Safety and Security Occupant safety Air bags Warning! G Air bags are designed to reduce the poten- tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im- pacts (front air bags, driver-side knee bag) or side impacts (head-thorax air bags). However, no system available today can completely eliminate in...

71 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 Occupants, especially children, should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the head-thorax air bag in-flates. This could result in serious inju-ries or death should the air bag be deployed. Always sit as upright as possi-ble, properly use the...

73 Safety and Security Occupant safety 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. Front air bags 1 Driver air bag 2 Passenger air bag 3 Knee bag Driver an...

74 Safety and Security Occupant safety The passenger air bag will only be de-ployed if: 앫 the system, based on OCS weight sensor readings, senses that the passenger seat is occupied 앫 the 5/ indicator lamp in the center console is not lit ( 컄 page 78) 앫 the impact exceeds a preset deploy-ment thresh...

75 Safety and Security Occupant safety Both driver and the passenger should always use the 5/ indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the passenger is properly positioned. i If the seat, including the trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way, take the vehicle to an authorized...

77 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat will be seriously in-jured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates in a collision which could occur under some circumstances, even with the air bag technology in-stalled in your veh...

79 Safety and Security Occupant safety More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 357). Seat belts The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. territories and all Canadian provinces....

81 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY 앫 Seat belts can only work when used properly. Never wear seat belts in any other way than as described in this section, as that could result in serious injuries in case of an accident. 앫 Each occupant should wear their seat b...

82 Safety and Security Occupant safety Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started, the seat belt telltale < will always illuminate for 6 seconds to remind you and your pas-senger to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an...

83 Safety and Security Occupant safety When activated, emergency tensioning devices remove slack from the seat belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body. Seat belt force limiters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash. Automatic comfort-...

84 Safety and Security Occupant safety Raising the roll bar 왘 Lift the switch for the retractable hard-top. 왘 Press and hold button 1 until the roll bar is raised. Lowering the roll bar 왘 Lift the switch for the retractable hard-top. If the roll bar was raised manually: 왘 Press and hold button 2 unt...

85 Safety and Security Occupant safety Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. The passenger lap-shoulder belt has a special seat belt retractor for secure fas-tening of child restraints. To fasten a...

88 Safety and Security Panic alarm 1 Â button Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least 1 second. An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate briefly. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch. or 왘 Press th...

89 Safety and Security Driving safety systems 왔 Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 ESP ® (Electronic Stability Program) 앫 Electro-hydraulic brake system ABS The Antilock...

90 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The - indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition. It goes out when the engine is run-ning. Braking If the ABS activates during braking, the ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster dial flashes. Because of...

91 Safety and Security Driving safety systems 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. 왘 Apply continuous full braking pressure until ...

93 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Electronic traction system The electronic traction system is a compo-nent of ESP ® . The electronic traction system improves the vehicle’s ability to utilize available trac-tion, especially under slippery road condi-tions by applying the brakes to a spin...

94 Safety and 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 ® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. The ESP ® is switched off. Switching on the ESP ® 왘 Press ESP ® switch 1 . The ABS...

95 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The electro-hydraulic brake system is auto-matically activated when you 앫 unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO* 앫 open the driver’s or passenger door 앫 turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 앫 in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO...

96 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The electro-hydraulic brake system switches off automatically 앫 approximately 2 minutes after you turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or removed the SmartKey 앫 approximately 2 minutes after you pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop butto...

97 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Notes on driving with the electro-hydraulic brake system 앫 Following extended periods of only minor loads to your brake system, you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds. This improves the grip of the brake pads. After drivin...

98 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock the vehicle. The engine can be started by anyone with a valid SmartKey or ...

99 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, the trunk, or the glove box with the mechanical key 앫 someone opens a door from the inside 앫 someone opens the trunk lid with the ...

100 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: With the SmartKey 왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. or 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the SmartKey. With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Grasp an outside door handle. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be within 3 ft (1 m) of ...

101 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 1 Tow-away alarm off button 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Switch off the ignition and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 왘 Press button 1 . The indicator lamp 2 in the switch comes on briefly. 왘 Exit and lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or (vehicles with ...

103 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Retractable hardtop Driving systems Useful features

104 Controls in detail In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment installed on your vehi-cle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize ...

106 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ . 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic warning sounds once. 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The vehicle will lock again automatically and r...

107 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that press-ing button Œ only unlocks the driver’s door, interior lockable storage compart-ments and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultan...

108 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote controls and a remov-able mechanical key. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. The KEYLESS-GO function is inte...

109 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 104). 앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with the ‹ button)...

110 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located outside the vehicle within ap-proximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the trunk. 앫 If the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in ord...

112 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO so that grasping an outside door handle only unlocks the driver’s door, interior lockable storage compartments and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and h...

113 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Checking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ . The battery check lamp ( 컄 page 104) or ( 컄 page 108) comes on briefly to in- dicate that the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO batteries are in order. Loss of ...

114 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk You can open the trunk if the vehicle is sta-tionary and the retractable hardtop is fully opened or closed. A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. ! A side window will not work if it is blocked w...

115 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk from the outside 1 Trunk lid handle Vehicles without trunk opening/closing system* 왘 Press button Š on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. or 왘 Pull on handle 1 . In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked. 왘 Li...

116 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk from the inside Vehicles without trunk opening/closing system* 1 Remote trunk opening switch 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Pull switch 1 until the trunk begins to open. The trunk lid unlocks. Indicator lamp 2 comes on and remains lit until the trun...

117 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk from the outside manually 1 Handle 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1 . 왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on trunk lid. The power closing assist automatically ensures that the lid is pulled closed completely ( 컄 page ...

118 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In vehicles with trunk opening/closing system* you can close the trunk from the inside using the remote trunk opening/ closing* switch. 1 Remote trunk opening/closing* switch (vehicles with trunk opening/closing system*) 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Press and hold ...

119 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In vehicles with trunk opening/closing system* you can close the trunk sepa-rately from the outside using the trunk closing switch. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* 1 Trunk closing switch 왘 Press trunk closing switch 1 briefly. The t...

120 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you. 왘 Press switch 1 briefly. With all doors and the trunk closed: 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move down. 앫 The trunk starts to close automati-cally. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash three times on...

121 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk lid emergency release With the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. The emergency release button is located on the left side of the trunk. 1 Emergency release button 왘 Briefly press emergency release button 1 . Th...

122 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Power closing assist for trunk lid 왘 Press the trunk lid gently into its lock. The trunk closes automatically. Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk lid lock automati-cally when the vehicle is set into motion. You can deactivate the automatic ...

123 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch Locking 왘 Press central locking switch 1 . If all the doors are closed, the vehicle locks. Unlocking 왘 Press central unlocking switch 2 . The vehicle unlocks. i You can open a locked door from inside at ...

124 Controls in detail Seats For more information on seat adjustment, see “Seat adjustment” ( 컄 page 44). 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. 1 Seat forward 2 Seat backwa...

125 Controls in detail Seats Multicontour backrest* The multicontour backrest has inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with switches on the lower left side (driver...

126 Controls in detail Seats Seat heating Vehicles without seat ventilation* The red indicator lamps on the switch indicate the selected heating level: 1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). Switching on seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 1 . A red indicator ...

127 Controls in detail Seats Vehicles with seat ventilation* The red indicator lamps on the switch indicate the selected heating level: 1 Seat heating switch 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). Switching on seat heating 왘 Press switch 1 repeatedly until the desired heating level is set. One or tw...

128 Controls in detail Seats Seat ventilation* The blue indicator lamps on the switch indicate the selected ventilation level: 1 Seat ventilation switch 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). Switching on seat ventilation 왘 Press switch 1 . Three blue indicator lamps on the switch come on. 왘 Continu...

129 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 comfort. The head restraint should also be adjusted fo...

130 Controls in detail Memory function Storing positions into memory 왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired position ( 컄 page 43). 왘 Press memory button M . 왘 Release memory button and press a stored position button 1 , 2 , or 3 within 3 seconds. All the set...

131 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 57) and “Turn signals” ( 컄 page 57). Exterior lamp switch Exterior lamp switch i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other si...

132 Controls in detail Lighting Low beam headlamps The low beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch using the manual headlamp mode. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B . The following lamps switch on: 앫 Low beam headlamps 앫 Tail and parking lamps 앫 License pl...

133 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode In Canada the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. Activate the day-time running lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime ...

134 Controls in detail Lighting USA only: When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B , the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps switch on ( 컄 page 131). Locator lighting and night security illu...

135 Controls in detail Lighting Front fog lamps 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B ( 컄 page 131). 왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop. The front fog lamps switch on. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch comes on ( 컄 page 131). 왘 Push in the exterior la...

136 Controls in detail Lighting High beam 왘 Canada only: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B ( 컄 page 131). or 왘 USA only: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U ( 컄 page 131). 왘 Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam. The high beam headlamp ...

137 Controls in detail Lighting Switching off corner-illuminating front fog lamps The combination switch for the turn signal resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. This will switch off the corner-illuminating front fog lamps if they were activated by switching on the left or righ...

138 Controls in detail Lighting Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 . All turn signals are flashing. Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 again. Interior lighting The interior lighting controls are located in the...

139 Controls in detail Lighting Activating automatic control 왘 Slide switch 4 to the left. The interior lighting switches on in darkness when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 앫 open a door In addition, the entry/exit lamps in the doors come on. 앫 open the trunk ...

140 Controls in detail Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” ( 컄 page 26). 1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40) 앫 press reset button 1 앫 switch on the exterior lam...

141 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperature gauge Resetting trip odometer 왘 Make sure you are viewing the trip odometer display ( 컄 page 143). 왘 If it is not displayed, press the j or k button on the multi- function steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears. 왘 Press...

142 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer de-notes excessive engine speed. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature is displayed in t...

143 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 position 1 . The control system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 ...

145 Controls in detail Control system Depending on the selected menu, pressing the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel will alter what appears in the multi-function display. The information available in the multifunc-tion display are arranged in menus and accompanying functions or submenus. ...

146 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.

147 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Table continued on next page. Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Standard display AMG 1 AUDIO NAV Distronic* ( 컄 page 149) ( 컄 page 150) ( 컄 page 153) ( 컄 page 155) ( 컄 page 156) Co mmand s /sub menus Calling up digital speedometer/...

148 Controls in detail Control system Menu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Menu 9 Vehicle status message memory 1 Settings Trip computer Telephone* ( 컄 page 156) ( 컄 page 157) ( 컄 page 167) ( 컄 page 169) Commands/subme nus Calling up vehicle malfunction, warning and system status messages stored in memory Resetting...

149 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. You ca...

150 Controls in detail Control system AMG menu The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged as well as the engine oil temperature. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. 1 Engine oil temperature 2 Gear indicator Use buttons k or j to select the fol- lowi...

151 Controls in detail Control system RACETIMER The RACETIMER allows you to time and save driving stretches in hours, minutes and seconds. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. 왘 Press button j repeatedly until you see the RACETIMER. 1 Lap 2 RACETIMER 3 Gear indicator Starting...

152 Controls in detail Control system Saving lap time and starting a new lap 왘 Press button ç while the timer is running. The intermediate time will be shown for 5 seconds. 왘 Press button ç within the next 5 seconds. The intermediate time shown will be saved as a lap time. The RACETIMER begins timin...

153 Controls in detail Control system Overall analysis 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the AMG menu. 왘 Press button j repeatedly until you see the overall analysis. 1 Overall analysis of RACETIMER 2 Overall driving time 3 Maximum speed 4 Average speed 5 Overall distance driven Lap ana...

154 Controls in detail Control system Selecting radio station 왘 Turn on COMAND and select radio. Re-fer to the separate operating instruc-tions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta-tion in the right multifunction display. 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency 왘 Pr...

155 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 instructions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the right multi-function display. 1 Cu...

156 Controls in detail Control system Please refer to the COMAND manual for instructions on how to activate the route guidance system. Distronic* menu Use the DISTRONIC menu ( 컄 page 222) to display the current settings for your Dis-tronic system. The information shown in the multifunction display d...

157 Controls in detail Control system 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 . The stored messages will now be dis-played in the order in which ...

158 Controls in detail Control system Resetting all settings You can reset the functions of most of the submenus to the factory settings. For safety, the Light Circuit Headlamp Mode submenu in the Lighting menu can be reset with the vehicle at standstill only. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until ...

159 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages. Instrument cluster Time Lighting Vehicle Convenience ( 컄 page 160) ( 컄 page 161) ( 컄 page 163) (...

160 Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the Inst. Cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Inst. Cluster submenu to change the instru- ment cluster display settings. The follow-ing functions are available: Selecting speedometer display mode 왘 Move the selection ...

161 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the language to be used for the multifunction display messages. Available languages: 앫 German 앫 English 앫 French 앫 Italian 앫 Spanish 앫 Dutch 앫 Swedish 앫 Danish 앫 Turkish 앫 Portuguese Selecting standard display 왘 Move the selection...

162 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button 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 (hour) This function is only available if t...

163 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. The following functions are available: Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) 왘 Move the selection mar...

164 Controls in detail Control system Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U , the following lamps will switch on during darkness when the vehicle is unlocked using button Œ on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 앫 Parki...

166 Controls in detail Control system Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings. The following functions are available: Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central locking...

167 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Convenience submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Easy-entry Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press button æ or ç to s...

168 Controls in detail Control system Fuel consumption statistics since start 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 Start. 1 Distance driven sinc...

169 Controls in detail Control system Distance to empty 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: Range . In the right multifunction display you will see ...

170 Controls in detail Control system Which messages will appear in the right multifunction display depends on whether your telephone is switched on or off: 앫 If the telephone is off, the message in the multifunction display is: TEL OFF . 앫 If the telephone is on: The telephone will then search for ...

171 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button j or k . The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone. This may take several minutes. In the right multifunction display the message Please Wait appears. When the message Please Wait disappears, the phone book has been ...

172 Controls in detail Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic transmission” ( 컄 page 53). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down....

173 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects indi-vidual gears automatically, depending on: 앫 gear selector lever position D ( 컄 page 174) with gear ranges ( 컄 page 176) 앫 the selected program mode: ( C / S ) ( 컄 page 177) or ( MANUAL / C / S ) ...

175 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving tips Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. 왘 Press the accelerator past t...

176 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Stopping When you stop briefly, e.g. at traffic lights: 왘 Leave the transmission in gear. 왘 Hold the vehicle with the brake. When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine idling and/or on a hill: 왘 Set the parking brake. 왘 Move the gear selec...

177 Controls in detail Automatic transmission The selected gear range appears in the right multifunction display. 1 Current gear range Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort drivi...

178 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Program mode selector switch (SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG only) MANUAL For manual gear shifting ( 컄 page 182) C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The selected program mode appears in the right multifunction display. 1 Current program m...

180 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Canceling gear range limit 왘 Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D+ direction until D reappears in the right multifunction display ( 컄 page 174). The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D . Shifting into o...

181 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gearshift paddles (example illustration) 1 Left shift paddle: limiting gear range or downshift (in MANUAL program mode) 2 Right shift paddle: extending gear range or upshift (in MANUAL program mode) The following instructions describe opera-tion of the s...

183 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Activating manual shift program 왘 Press program mode selector switch repeatedly until the M for MANUAL program mode appears in the right multifunction display. The transmission switches to the MANUAL program mode. Automatic shifting is switched off. The ...

184 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. or 왘 Briefly pull left shift paddle 1 ( 컄 page 181). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear. Kickdown Using the kickdown when driving in the MANUAL program mode...

185 Controls in detail Good visibility 왔 Good visibility For information on windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” ( 컄 page 58). Headlamp cleaning system The headlamp cleaning button is located on the left side of the dashboard. 1 Headlamp cleaning button 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘...

186 Controls in detail Good visibility Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. 1 Mounting 2 Vanity mirror cover 3 Vanity mirror lamp 4 Holder for gas cards Glare through the windshield 왘 Make sure the sun visor is properly engaged in mounting 1 . 왘 Swing the respective su...

187 Controls in detail Good visibility Glare through a door window 왘 Swing respective sun visor down. 왘 Disengage the sun visor from mounting 1 . 왘 Pivot the sun visor to the side. Vanity mirror 왘 Swing respective sun visor down. 왘 Flip up vanity mirror cover 2 to access the vanity mirror. Vanity mi...

189 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Item 1 Defroster air vents, fixed 2 Left center air vent, adjustable 3 Cockpit air vent, fixed 4 Right center air vent, adjustable 5 Right side air vent, adjustable 6 Air volume control for right side air vent 7 Air volume control for center air vents...

190 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel The automatic climate control is operation-al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the automatic climate control system in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depending...

191 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odors are filtered out before outside air en-ters the passenger compartment through the air distribution system. The air conditioning will not engage (no cooling) if the A/C mode is deactivated ( 컄 page 198). ...

192 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Reactivating 왘 Press button ´ ( 컄 page 190). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The previous settings are in effect again. or 왘 Turn one of the temperature controls on the automatic climate control panel ( 컄 page 190). The indicator lamp on bu...

193 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Air volume in automatic mode The air volume settings are the same for the entire passenger compartment. Activating 왘 Press control button 9 ( 컄 page 190). The control button is engaged. The U symbol on the control button comes on. Deactivating 왘 Press...

194 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution controls 1 and 5 ( 컄 page 190) to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment. The following symbols are found on the controls: 왘 Press control button 1 or 5 ( 컄 page...

195 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Adjusting air volume Use air volume control 9 ( 컄 page 190) for both automatic ( 컄 page 192) and manual air volume adjustment. Nine blower speeds are available. 왘 Press control button 9 ( 컄 page 190). The control button sticks up slightly. The U symbo...

196 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Activating 왘 Press button P ( 컄 page 190). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air conditioning switches to the following functions automatically: 앫 cooling on to dehumidify 앫 maximum blower speed and heating power 앫 air flows onto the wind...

197 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Activating 왘 Briefly press button , ( 컄 page 190). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Deactivating 왘 Briefly press button , ( 컄 page 190). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. At outside temperatures above 79°F (26°C) the system will not...

198 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating 왘 Press and hold button , . The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The air recirculation mode is deac-tivated. The windows will return to their previous position. Air conditioning The air conditioning (cooling) function is operational...

199 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 190). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134A. This refrigerant ...

200 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Deactivating 왘 Press button T ( 컄 page 190). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The residual heat is automatically turned off: 앫 when the ignition is switched on 앫 after about 30 minutes 앫 if the battery voltage drops Ventilated glove box The ...

201 Controls in detail Power windows 왔 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. The switch for the passenger side windows is on the passen-ger door. 1 Left door and rear side windows 2 Ri...

202 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 when the hardtop is closed: 왘 Open the door window. 왘 Press switch 1 or 2 to the ...

203 Controls in detail Power windows Fully closing the door windows (Express-close) 왘 Pull switch 1 or 2 past the resis- 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...

204 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractable hardtop For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still. Warning! G To prevent possible accidents, only drive the vehicle with the retractable hardtop either co...

205 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening/closing with retractable hardtop switch Warning! G When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or...

206 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop The retractable hardtop switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Retractable hardtop switch 1 Opening 2 Closing 왘 Engage the parking brake ( 컄 page 55). 왘 Close the luggage cover, see “Luggage cover” ( 컄 page 210). 왘 Close the trunk lid. 왘...

208 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Unlocked status noticed when stopped 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully closed position, press retractable hardtop switch forward ( 컄 page 205). or: 왘 To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully opened pos...

209 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 앫 The hardtop drive system was shut down for safety reasons after multiple, consecutive attempts to raise or lower the hardtop. After about 10 minutes you can open or close the retractable hardtop. 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Repeat the opening...

210 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 2 Buckle 왘 Guide the fastening straps around the top of the roll bar and close buckles 2 . 왘 Tighten the fastening straps if neces-sary. 왘 Lower the roll bar ( 컄 page 83). 왘 Fold the upper section of the wind screen up towards the head restraints until it s...

211 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Closing luggage cover Closed luggage cover 1 Luggage cover 2 Zipper 3 Side holder 4 Handle 왘 Pull out luggage cover 1 in direction of arrow using handle 4 . 왘 Hook luggage cover 1 into left and right side holders 3 . Opening luggage cover 왘 Unhook luggage c...

212 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 왘 Open tensioning clasps 5 by pulling them downward. 왘 Unhook retainer springs 6 from hold- ers and flip retainer springs all the way up. 7 Luggage cover 8 Cloth end 9 Cloth holder 왘 Carefully tilt luggage cover 7 in direc- tion of arrow towards rear of tru...

213 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 왘 Fold retainer springs of tensioning clasps downward and clip them into holders on both sides ( 컄 page 211). 왘 Close tensioning clasps on both sides by pressing them upward. 왘 Pull handle of luggage cover towards the rear. 왘 Clip eyelets onto side trim pan...

214 Controls in detail Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are described on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control and Distronic*, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed 앫 Distance warning function* (only avail-able with Distronic*), which warns of stationary objects or sl...

215 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Setting current or higher speed 2 Setting current or lower speed 3 Canceling the cruise control 4 Activating the cruise control or resum-ing to last set speed Activating cruise control You can activate the cruise control when the vehicle speed is above 20 mph...

216 Controls in detail Driving systems Canceling the cruise control There are several ways to cancel the cruise control: 왘 Step on the brake pedal. The cruise control is canceled. The last set speed is stored for later use. or 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 . The cru...

217 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed 왘 Lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 215) and hold it there until the desired speed is reached. 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is set. Setting a lower speed 왘 Depress the cruise control lever...

220 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic displays in the speedometer dial 1 Red distance warning lamp E 2 Set speed When Distronic is activated, distance warning lamp 1 and the set speed 2 appear in the speedometer dial. Switch off Distronic: 앫 when changing from the left to the right lane i...

222 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic menu in the control system Use the DISTRONIC menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system. The information shown in the multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic system is activated ( 컄 page 223) or deactivated ( 컄 page ...

223 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. 1 Setting current or higher speed 2 Setting current or lower speed 3 ...

224 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting the current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page 223). Distronic is activated and the current speed is set. The currently set s...

225 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 왘 Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( 컄 page 223). Distronic resumes the last stored speed or, if no speed is stored, it will set and store the current speed. 왘 Remove your foot from t...

226 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting the following distance in Distronic You can set the specified following dis-tance for Distronic by varying the time set-ting between 1.0 and 2.0 seconds. Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle, Distronic calculates and sets the re...

227 Controls in detail Driving systems Driving with Distronic This section describes a number of driving situations where special precaution is required on the part of the driver. Be prepared to brake in such situations. This will deactivate the Distronic system. The most likely cause for a malfunct...

228 Controls in detail Driving systems Turns and bends In turns or bends, Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front, or it may detect one too soon. This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly. Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of ...

229 Controls in detail Driving systems Narrow vehicles Because of their narrow profile, the vehi-cles traveling near the outer edges of the lane have not yet been detected by Distronic. There will be insufficient dis-tance to the vehicles ahead. Distance warning function* When Distronic* is deactiva...

230 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Distance warning function switch Activating 왘 Press switch 1 . The indicator lamp on the switch comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the right multifunction display ( 컄 page 222). Deactivating 왘 Press switch 1 once more. The indicator lamp on the switch ...

231 Controls in detail Driving systems The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: 앫 With increasing speed, ride height is reduced by up to approximately 0.5 inch (12 mm). 앫 With decreasing speed, the ride height is again rai...

232 Controls in detail Driving systems 왘 Start the engine ( 컄 page 53). 왘 Briefly press button 3 to change from one level setting to the next. 앫 The normal level is selected if both indicator lamps are off. 앫 At level 1, indicator lamp 1 is on. 앫 At level 2, both indicator lamps are on. When the veh...

233 Controls in detail Driving systems Suspension for sporty driving style The setting for sporty driving is selected when indicator lamp 2 is on. 왘 Press button 1 . Indicator lamp 2 comes on. Suspension for regular driving style The setting for regular driving is selected when indicator lamp 2 is o...

234 Controls in detail Driving systems The Parktronic system deactivates at speeds exceeding approximately 11 mph (18 km/h). At lower vehicle speeds the Parktronic system turns on again. The Parktronic system also deacti-vates when you place the gear selector le-ver in position P or depress the park...

235 Controls in detail Driving systems Minimum distance If the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance, the actual distance may no longer be indicated by the system. Warn...

236 Controls in detail Driving systems As your vehicle approaches an object, one or more distance segments will illuminate, depending on the distance. When the eighth distance segment illuminates, you have reached the minimum distance. 앫 Front area: An intermittent acoustic warning will sound as the...

237 Controls in detail Driving systems If only the red distance segments illumi-nate and no acoustic warning sounds, the Parktronic system sensors are dirty or there is an interference from other radio or ultrasonic signals. The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and th...

238 Controls in detail Useful features 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. Door storage compartments 1 Release button 2 Storage...

239 Controls in detail Useful features Opening 왘 Press release button 1 . Storage compartment lid 2 lid opens upwards. Storage compartment/telephone* compartment under armrest The release buttons are located under the cushion of the armrest. 1 Opening 2 Telephone* compartment release button 3 Storag...

240 Controls in detail Useful features Rear storage compartments The CD changer is located in the driver’s side storage compartment. For instructions on the CD changer, see separate COMAND Operator’s Manual. Driver’s side rear storage compartment 1 Release button 2 Storage compartment lid 왘 Press re...

241 Controls in detail Useful features 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock. 왘 Turn the mechanical key to position 2 . The following storage compartments will be locked. They remain locked, even when the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 앫 Gl...

242 Controls in detail Useful features Parcel nets in trunk There are three nets available in the trunk to secure loads: 앫 a pocket net on each side of the right and left trunk side walls 앫 a trunk floor net 왘 Pull the trunk floor net from the trunk back wall towards the front over the luggage. 왘 Ha...

243 Controls in detail Useful features 왘 Pull strap 1 out of holder 2 . 왘 Secure the luggage with the strap so that it cannot move. 왘 Insert strap 1 into latch 3 . Releasing strap 왘 Press release button 4 and guide strap 1 back to holder 2 . Cup holders 1 Left cup holder 2 Right cup holder Opening 왘...

245 Controls in detail Useful features 1 Cigarette lighter 왘 Push in cigarette lighter 1 . The lighter will pop out automatically when hot. Load assist in the trunk To facilitate trunk loading after opening the trunk lid, use the load assist feature to raise the retracted hardtop from its stor-age p...

246 Controls in detail Useful features 1 Retracted hardtop 2 Luggage cover 3 Load assist button Hardtop 1 can only be raised or lowered when 앫 luggage cover 2 is closed 앫 the trunk lid is completely opened Raising the hardtop 왘 Press button 3 . Hardtop 1 rises a short distance. Button 3 comes on bri...

247 Controls in detail Useful features Floormat* 1 Eyelet 2 Retainer pin Removing 왘 Pull floormat off of retainer pin 2 in direction of arrow 1 . 왘 Remove the floormat. Installing 왘 Lay down the floormat. 왘 Press the floormat eyelet 1 onto retainer pin 2 . Telephone* Radio transmitters, such as a po...

248 Controls in detail Useful features When the mobile phone is inserted in the cradle, you can operate the telephone using the following devices: 앫 mobile phone keypad 앫 Voice Control System* (see separate operating instructions) 앫 COMAND (see separate operating instructions) 앫 buttons s and t on t...

249 Controls in detail Useful features 왘 If applicable, remove the cover for the external antenna connection from the back of the mobile phone and store it in a safe place. Be sure to comply with the mobile phone’s operating instructions as well. Example illustration 1 Insert the mobile phone 2 Conn...

250 Controls in detail Useful features 왘 Press release catch in direction of arrow 1 and take mobile phone out of mobile phone cradle 2 . Changing mobile phone cradle If you require a different cradle for your mobile phone, remove the present cradle before installing a new one. Removing an existing ...

251 Controls in detail Useful features The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on De-mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: 앫 Automatic and manual emergency 앫 Roadside Assistance 앫 Information The Tele Aid system is operational provid-ing that the vehicle’s batter...

252 Controls in detail Useful features Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated automatically following an accident in which the emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) or air bags deploy. An emergency call can also be initiated manually by opening the cover next to the interior rear view mirror l...

253 Controls in detail Useful features Initiating an emergency 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. 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Resp...

254 Controls in detail Useful features The message Connecting Call will ap- pear in the multifunction display and the audio system is muted. When the connection is established, the message Call Connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehi...

255 Controls in detail Useful features When the connection is established, the message Call Connected appears in the multifunction display. The Tele Aid system will transmit data generating the vehicle identification number, model, color and lo-cation (subject to availability of cellular and GPS sig...

256 Controls in detail Useful features Call priority If other service calls such as a Roadside Assistance call or Information call are active, an Emergency call is still possible. In this case, the Emergency call will take priority and override all other active calls. Remote door unlock In case you ...

257 Controls in detail Useful features 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. 왘 Pass this n...

258 Controls in detail Useful features Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control 1 Indicator lamp 2 3 4 Signal transmitter button Needed for programming (not part of vehicle equipment): 5 Hand-held remote control of garage door opener, gate operator or other device 6 Hand-held remote ...

260 Controls in detail Useful features Step 7: 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3. Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other rolling code devices) with the rolling code feature, follow these instructions after...

261 Controls in detail Useful features Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the integrated signal transmitter to pick up the signal during programmin...

262 Controls in detail Useful features Operation of integrated remote control 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Select and press the appropriate inte-grated signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ) to activate the remote con- trolled device. The integrated remote control trans-mitter continue...

266 Operation In the “Operation” section you will find de-tailed information on operating, maintain-ing and caring for your vehicle. The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis-fied you will be with its performance later on. ...

267 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. 앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Allow engine to...

268 Operation Driving instructions Power assistance Brakes Warning! G The brake system requires electrical energy for operation. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its emer- gency operation mode. In such a case, the...

270 Operation Driving instructions After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than to park im-mediately, so the air stream will cool down the brakes faster. High-performance brake system (AMG vehicles only) The high-performance brake system is de-signed to operate under th...

271 Operation Driving instructions Parking Tires Treadwear indicators (TWI) are 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 r...

272 Operation Driving instructions The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Specified tire inflation 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)....

273 Operation Driving instructions Tire traction The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point. Mercedes-Benz recommends winter t...

274 Operation Driving instructions An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of: 앫 SL 550SL 550 (Sport Package*)SL 600SL 600 (Sport Package*)SL 55 AMGSL 65 AMG:155 mph (250 km/h) 앫 SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)SL 65 AMG with increased top speed*:186 mph (300 km/h) T...

275 Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect. Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt-strewn roads can bring road-salt-impaired braki...

276 Operation Driving instructions Passenger compartment Driving abroad 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 fro...

277 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 control of the pollutants in the exhaust emissions. Keep your vehicle in proper operatin...

278 Operation Driving instructions Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to approxi-mately 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause seri...

279 Operation At the gas station 왔 At the gas station Refueling 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 locks/un-locks the fuel filler flap. 1 Fuel filler fl...

280 Operation At the gas station 왘 Insert fuel cap 2 into fuel filler neck and turn fuel cap clockwise until it au-dibly engages. 왘 Close fuel filler flap 1 . You should hear the latch close shut. Check regularly and before a long trip For information on quantities and require-ments of operating age...

281 Operation At the gas station Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system For information on refilling the reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system” ( 컄 page 289). Brake fluid For information on brake fluid, see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.” ( 컄 page 457). Co...

282 Operation Engine compartment Hood Opening 1 Hood release Warning! G Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. Warning! G If you see flames or s...

283 Operation Engine compartment 왘 Pull hood release 1 . 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. Closing 왘 Let the hood drop fro...

284 Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the control system* (except SL 550) When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 with the engine at operating tempera-ture, the vehicle must have been sta-tionary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turn...

285 Operation Engine compartment 왘 If necessary, add engine oil. For information on adding engine oil, see ( 컄 page 286). For more information on engine oil, see the “Technical data” section ( 컄 page 457) and ( 컄 page 460). Other display messages If the SmartKey or the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ...

286 Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick (SL 550 only) When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper mark 3 Lower mark 왘...

287 Operation Engine compartment Example illustration SL 550 1 Filler cap Example illustration SL 55 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 ca...

288 Operation Engine compartment Coolant The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. When checking the coolant level, 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 the coolant temperature must be be-low 158°F (70°C) The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger s...

289 Operation Engine compartment The coolant level is correct if the level 앫 for cold coolant: is up to the upper mark on the bracing rib of the coolant expansion tank (translucent) 앫 for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher 왘 Add coolant as required. 왘 Replace and tighten cap. For ...

290 Operation Engine compartment Battery Your vehicle is equipped with two batteries: 앫 The starter battery (located in the engine compartment) 앫 The battery for electrical consumers (located in the trunk) These batteries should always be suffi-ciently charged in order to achieve their rated service...

291 Operation Tires and wheels 왔 Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice concerning tire service and purchase. Important guidelines 앫 Only use sets of tires and rims o...

292 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 inflation pres-sure” ( 컄 page 300). Tire inspection Every time you check your tire inflation p...

293 Operation Tires and wheels Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths of less than 1 / 8 in (3 mm). Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumfe...

294 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 the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spi...

295 Operation Tires and wheels Tire and Loading Information Tire and Loading Information placard 1 Load limit information on the Tire and Loading Information placard The Tire and Loading Information placard showing the load limit information is located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 294). 왘 ...

296 Operation Tires and wheels 1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “Nati...

297 Operation Tires and wheels Step 5 왘 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. Step 6 (if applicable) 왘 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from y...

298 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 299). Example Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard Number of occupa...

299 Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) ( 컄 page 299) as to not exceed the permis- sible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Veh...

300 Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 294). The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be ad-justed on cold tires. The tires...

302 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 les...

303 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Install the valve cap. 왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire. Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheel’s rota-tional speed. This allows the system to ...

304 Operation Tires and wheels Restarting the Run Flat Indicator The tire inflation pressure monitor must be restarted in the following situations: 앫 if you have changed the tire inflation pressure 앫 if you have replaced the wheels or tires 앫 if you have installed new wheels or tires 왘 Using the Tir...

305 Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to confirm activation: 왘 Press button æ . The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Run Flat IndicatorRestarted After a certain “learning phase”, the Run Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val-ues for all four tires. If you wish to...

307 Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressure warnings If the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than one tire, a message appears in the multi-function display. Example illustration In addition, a warning signal sounds. Restarting the TPMS The TPMS m...

308 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul- tifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the standard display menu appears in the multifunction display ( 컄 page 149). 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the following message appears in the...

309 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Press button j or k until the current inflation pressures for each tire appear in the multifunction display. i Possible differences between the readings of a tire pressure gauge of an air hose, e.g. gas station equipment, and th...

310 Operation Tires and wheels Tire inflation pressure warnings If the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more than one tire, a message appears in the multi-function display. Example illustration The respective tire is indicated by a red rectangle. In addition, a ...

311 Operation Tires and wheels If you want to set new reference values manually: 왘 Using the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 294) or, if available, the supplemental tire inflation pressure information on the inside of the fuel filler flap ( 컄 page 279), ma...

312 Operation Tires and wheels Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires Underinflated tires Underinflated tires can: 앫 cause excessive and uneven tire wear 앫 adversely affect fuel economy 앫 lead to tire failure from being overheated 앫 adversely affect handling characte...

313 Operation Tires and wheels Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle’s tires: 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards ( 컄 page 320) 2 DOT, Tire Identificatio...

314 Operation Tires and wheels 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. No letter preceding the size designation (as illustrated above): Passenger car tire based on European design stan...

315 Operation Tires and wheels For additional information on tire load rating, see “Load identification” ( 컄 page 317). Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( 컄 page 313) indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire. Summer tires Warning! G The tire load rating must always be at least half...

316 Operation Tires and wheels 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). To determine the maximum speed capability of the tire, the service description for the tire must be re...

317 Operation Tires and wheels Load identification 1 Load identification In addition to tire load rating, special load identification 1 may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designat-ing the tire speed rating ( 컄 page 313). No specification given: absence of any text (like in abo...

318 Operation Tires and wheels 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer’s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer) 5 Date of manufacture DOT (Department of Transportation) A tire branding symbol 1 ( 컄 page 318) which denotes the tire meets require-ments of the U.S. Depar...

319 Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support. For more information on tire load rating ( 컄 page 314). For information on calculating total and cargo load capacities ( 컄 page 296). Maximum tir...

320 Operation Tires and wheels Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( 컄 page 300) for proper tire inflation. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature ...

321 Operation Tires and wheels Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rat-ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For ex-ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1 / 2 ) times as well on the governme...

322 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. Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those standard items which m...

325 Operation Tires and wheels Tire speed rating Part of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved. Total load limit Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity. Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the r...

326 Operation Tires and wheels If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-ration, tires can be rotated according to the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty pamphlet located in your vehicle literature portfolio. If none is available, tires should be rotate...

327 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...

328 Operation Winter driving Always observe the speed rating of the winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the maximum speed for which your tires are rated is below the speed rating of your ve-hicle, you must place a notice to this effect where it will be seen by the driver. Such no-tices are av...

329 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 driving on roads without snow. Please observe the following guidelines when using snow chains: 앫 Use of snow chains is no...

330 Operation Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indi-cator. Maintenance service indicator message The maintenance service indicator...

331 Operation Maintenance Clearing the maintenance service indi-cator message The maintenance service indicator mes-sage is automatically cleared after approx-imately 30 seconds 앫 after you have switched on the ignition 앫 after you have reached the mainte-nance service threshold while driving You ca...

332 Operation Maintenance Calling up the maintenance service indicator display You can call up the maintenance service in-dicator display at any time to check when the next maintenance service is due. 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Press button è or ÿ on the mul- tifunction steering wheel ...

333 Operation Vehicle care 왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle Regular and proper care will help to main-tain the value of your vehicle. The best way to protect your vehicle from harmful envi-ronmental influences is to wash it and use protective treatments regularly. While in operation, ...

334 Operation Vehicle care We have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive d...

335 Operation Vehicle care Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from contact with water and cleaning agents. Corrosion protection, such as MB Anticor-rosion Wax, should be applied to the engine compartment after every en...

336 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, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water. Cleaning the Distroni...

337 Operation Vehicle care 왘 Restart the engine after cleaning sensor cover 1 . Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors 1 Parktronic system* sensors in front bumper 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty of water and a soft, non-scratching cloth to c...

338 Operation Vehicle care 왘 Fold the wiper arms forward until they snap into place. 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. 왘 Use a soft, clean cloth and a mild win-dow cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces. An automotive glass cleaner is reco...

339 Operation Vehicle care Plastic and rubber parts 왘 Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. 왘 Wipe with a cloth moistened in a luke-warm solution. The surface may temporarily change color. If this is the case, wait for it to dry. Hard plasti...

340 Operation Vehicle care Headliner 왘 Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-sham-poo cleaner in case of excessive dirt. Seat belts 왘 Only use clear, lukewarm water and soap. Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) ma...

342 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. Problem Possible ...

343 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution v The yellow ABS/ESP ® warning lamp flashes when the engine is running. The ESP ® , ABS, or traction control has come into operation because of detected traction loss in at least one tire. The cruise control an...

344 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution - The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The BAS and the ESP ® are also switched off (see messages in display). The electro-h...

345 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 55). ; (USA only) 3 ...

346 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 when the engine is running. There is a malfunction in: 앫 The fuel injection system 앫 The ignition system 앫 The emission control...

347 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 when the engine is running. The fuel filler cap is not closed tightly. 왘 Check the fuel filler cap ( 컄 page 279). If it is not ...

348 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution D The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is running. There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir. If this warning lamp comes on frequently, there is a leak in the cooling system. If the coolan...

350 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution E The white Distronic* indicator lamp comes on while driving. The Distronic* distance sensor has recog-nized a preceding vehicle. E The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning so...

351 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution C The yellow roll bar warning lamp comes on or flickers when the engine is running. The roll bar system is malfunctioning. For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised when driving with the retract-able ...

353 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution < During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you addition-ally hear an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity. The vehicle’s speed once exceeds 15 mph (25 km/h) and you and/or your p...

355 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution H USA only: Combination low tire pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale for the TPMS illuminates continu-ously. Canada only: Low tire pressure telltale for the Advanced TPMS* illuminates continuously. The TPMS (USA...

357 Practical hints What to do if … Air bag off indicator lamp Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution 5/ The passenger front air bag off indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or some-one larger than a small individual on the passenger se...

359 Practical hints What to do if … Vehicle status messages in the multi-function display Warning and malfunction messages appear in the in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction mes-sages are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messa...

360 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 appear in the multifunction display. For your convenience the messages are divided into two sections: 앫 Text messages ( 컄 page 361) 앫 Symbol messa...

361 Practical hints What to do if … Text messages Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Check tires,then restartRun Flat Indicator . There was a warning message about a loss in the tire inflation pressure and the Run Flat Indicator has not been restarted yet. 왘 Make...

362 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABC MalfunctionStop Car The vehicle is losing oil. The ABC message is continuously shown. 왘 Stop your vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so. 왘 Contact an authorized Merc...

363 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABC Vehicle RisingPlease Wait The vehicle’s level is too low while at a standstill. The vehicle will be raised. 왘 Do not drive off. 왘 Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction d...

364 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS ABS, ESPInoperativeSeeOper. Manual The ABS and ESP ® have switched off due to a malfunction. The BAS is also deactivated. The electro-hydraulic brake system is still functioning normally b...

365 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC ––– MPH You have attempted to set a speed below 20 mph (30 km/h). 왘 Accelerate to a speed exceeding 20 mph (30 km/h) and set the speed ( 컄 page 215). The ESP ® is switched off. 왘 Swi...

367 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP ESPInoperativeSeeOper. Manual 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 wi...

369 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution With the seat unoccupied and the ignition switched on, 앫 the 5/ indicator lamp ( 컄 page 78) should illumi- nate and remain illuminated, indicating that the OCS ( 컄 page 74) has deactivated the...

372 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution P Gear SelectorLever To P You have tried to start the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button with the gear selector lever not in position P . 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position...

373 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution SRS Restraint SystemMalfunction ServiceRequired There is a malfunction in the sup-plemental restraint systems. The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices (ETDs) could deploy unex-pectedly or...

374 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire pressure displayed afterdriving fora few minutes. Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*: The tire inflation pressure is being checked. 왘 Drive the vehicle for a few minutes. Tire Pressure Monitor ...

375 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure MonitorWheel Sensor Missing Vehicles with Advanced TPMS*: One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted (e.g. spare wheel). The respective tire is indicated by ---...

376 Practical hints What to do if … Symbol messages Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution # The battery is no longer charging. Possible causes: 앫 alternator malfunctioning 앫 broken poly-V-belt Do not forget that the brake system requires electrical energy and may be...

377 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution # Battery/AlternatorStop Car The battery is malfunctioning. The electro-hydraulic brake system requires electrical energy and therefore has only limited opera-tion. Considerably greater brake ...

378 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution T ReducedBrake EffectDepress brakepedal fully. The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the brake pedal travel ...

380 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution 2 Brake Wear The brake pads have reached their wear limit. 왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as pos-sible. Warning! G Have brake pad replacement and other work on the electro-hydraulic br...

381 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution USA only: ; Canada only: 3 CheckBrake Fluid Level There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Risk of accident! 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so....

382 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution USA only: ; Canada only: 3 BrakeServiceRequired There are malfunctions, but the electro-hydraulic brake system is operating normally. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as po...

383 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution • CoolantStop car, switch engine off. The coolant is too hot. Among other possible causes, the poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do...

384 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 왘 Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster ( 컄 pa...

385 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution B Top UpCoolantSee Oper. Manual The coolant level is too low. 왘 Add coolant ( 컄 page 288). Comply with all warnings while doing so. 왘 If you have to add coolant frequently, have the cooling sy...

387 Practical hints What to do if … When the message Add 1 qt engine oil at next refueling (Canada: 1 liter ) appears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum level. When this occurs, the warning is at first intermittent ...

389 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution A Fuel CapOpen A loss of pressure has been detect-ed in the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky. 왘 Check the fuel cap ( 컄 page 279). If it is n...

390 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution K Retractable RoofNot Opened/ClosedCompletely The retractable hardtop is not locked properly. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 Push or pull on...

391 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution F KeyNot 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. 앫 There is strong radio-frequency...

392 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution F Key DetectedIn 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. . ...

395 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Tail LampRightAuxiliary Bulb On The right tail lamp is malfunction-ing. An auxiliary bulb has been brought into use. 왘 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Turn Si...

396 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Turn SignalFront RightAuxiliary Bulb On The right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. An auxiliary bulb has been brought into use. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( 컄 page 409)....

397 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution H Please correctthe tire pressure. The tire inflation pressure is too low in one or more tires. 왘 Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required ( 컄 page 302). Tire PressureCautionTire ...

398 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause/consequence Possible solution H Tire PressureCheck 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. ...

400 Practical hints 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. Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel The vehicle tool kit, jack, and ...

401 Practical hints Where will I find ...? 1 Spare wheel 2 Electric air pump 3 Vehicle tool kit 4 Storage well casing 왘 Take spare wheel 1 out of the trunk, see “Removing the spare wheel” ( 컄 page 401), to access jack 5 and wheel wrench 6 . 5 Jack 6 Wheel wrench Removing the spare wheel 왘 Open the t...

402 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Storing the spare wheel after use If you wish to store the spare wheel after use, carry out the following steps. Other-wise, the spare wheel may not fit the spare wheel well. 왘 Unscrew the valve cap from the valve of the collapsible tire. 왘 Take the valve e...

403 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 왔 Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, unlock the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechanical key. 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move lo...

404 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.89 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 왘 Insert mechanical key 3 into the trunk lid lock until it stops. 왘 Turn mechanical key 3 counterclock- wise to position 1 . The trunk is unlocke...

405 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical key as follows: 왘 Close the passenger door and the trunk. 왘 Press the central locking switch in the center console ( 컄 page 122). 왘 Check whether th...

406 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Lowering the load assist manually If the load assist feature does not fully lower the retractable hardtop into the trunk compartment and you are unable to close the trunk lid, follow the instructions below. 1 Hex-socket wrench 2 Locking screw 왘 R...

407 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries 왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. B...

409 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 assemblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlam...

411 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch the lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs. 앫 Your hands should be dry a...

412 Practical hints Replacing bulbs 4 High beam bulbs 5 Locking mechanism 6 Parking and standing lamps Front turn signal bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 1 ( 컄 page 411) counterclockwise and pull it out. 왘 Push the bulb into socket 1 , turn socket 1 counterclockwise and remove it. 왘 Insert the new bulb in bu...

413 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Parking and standing lamp bulbs 왘 Press ends of headlamp cover tab together and remove high beam headlamp cover 2 . 왘 Pull out bulb socket 6 with the bulb. 왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 6 . 왘 Insert a new bulb in bulb socket 6 . 왘 Reinstall bulb socket 6 . 왘 ...

414 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( 컄 page 131). 왘 Open the trunk ( 컄 page 114). Tail lamp unit 1 Backup lamp 2 Driver’s side: Rear fog lampPasse...

415 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades 왔 Replacing wiper blades Placing wiper arms in vertical position Wiper blades in vertical position Vehicles with SmartKey 왘 Turn SmartKey to starter switch position 1 ( 컄 page 40). 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper setting II ( 컄 page 58). 왘 With wiper arm...

416 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Turn off the engine ( 컄 page 64). With the driver’s door closed, the starter switch is now in position 1 . 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper setting II ( 컄 page 58). 왘 With wiper arms in the vertical position, open the driver’s ...

417 Practical hints Flat tire 왔 Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position. 왘 Set the parki...

418 Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 왘 Prepare the vehicle as described ( 컄 page 417). 왘 Turn spare wheel bracket counter-clockwise to loosen. 왘 Take the spare wheel out of the trunk ( 컄 page 401). Removing tensioning straps (vehicles with 19" spare wheel only) A 19" spare whe...

420 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 indicated by arrow. 왘 Remove cover 1 , taking care not to damage the locking tabs. 2 Jack support tube cover (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG and vehicles w...

421 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Keeping jack in this position, turn crank 3 clockwise until the jack base meets the ground. Make sure the jack is vertical (plumb line). 왘 Continue to turn the crank until the tire is a maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt 왘 Un...

422 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Inflating the spare tire (collapsible tire) 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the trunk ( 컄 page 400). 1 Flap 2 Air pump switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw ...

423 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle cigarette lighter socket ( 컄 page 244) or the power outlet in the trunk ( 컄 page 246). 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 . or 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever once without ...

424 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 crank coun-terclockwise until the full weight of the vehicle is resting on the ground. 왘...

425 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. Be careful no...

426 Practical hints Flat tire Warning! G In emergency mode, 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. Avoid abrupt steering and drivi...

427 Practical hints Batteries 왔 Batteries For more information on batteries, see “Battery” ( 컄 page 290). 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-han...

428 Practical hints Batteries ! The factory-equipped VRLA battery is leak-proofed. Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical size, voltage, and capacity as the factory-equipped battery. The battery, the battery ventilation and the lateral plug must alw...

429 Practical hints Batteries Disconnecting the batteries 왘 Apply the parking brake ( 컄 page 63). 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to position P ( 컄 page 172). 왘 Close the retractable hardtop ( 컄 page 204). 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Turn off the engine ( 컄 page 64). 왘 Remove t...

430 Practical hints Batteries 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 282). 왘 Use the 10 mm open-end wrench from the vehicle tool kit to disconnect the negative lead from negative terminal 2 of the starter battery ( 컄 page 427). 왘 Remove the covers from the positive terminals 1 and 4 ( 컄 page 427). 왘 Disconnect th...

431 Practical hints Batteries 왘 Charge batteries in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer. 왘 Reinstall the charged batteries. Follow the previously described steps in re-verse order. Reconnecting the batteries 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Install starter batt...

432 Practical hints 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 converter are cold. 앫 Do not start the engine if the...

433 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 63). 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to position P ( 컄 page 172)...

434 Practical hints 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. When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehicle may be towed with all wheels on the gr...

436 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing towing eye bolt Front Example illustration (SL 550 and SL 600 without Sport Package) 1 Cover on passenger side of front bumper To remove cover: 왘 Press mark on cover 1 in direction of arrow. 왘 Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded hole for towing e...

437 Practical hints Fuses 왔 Fuses The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-ing. If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an aut...

438 Practical hints Fuses Fuse boxes in engine compartment 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 282). The fuse boxes are located on the driver’s and passenger side in front of the bulk-head (wall separating the engine and passenger compartment). Fuse box on driver’s side 1 Fuse box cover 2 Locking 3 Unlocking F...

439 Practical hints Fuses Fuse box in passenger compartment The fuse box is located under the rear passenger-side storage compartment. 1 Clips 2 Storage compartment floor 왘 Open the rear passenger-side storage compartment ( 컄 page 240). 왘 Lift both clips 1 . 왘 Remove storage compartment floor 2 in d...

442 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. In addition, strate-gically located parts distribution...

443 Technical data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-change or repair any defective parts origi-nally installed in the vehicle in accord...

444 Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label(includes Paintwork code) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: 앫 on the certification label 앫 embossed under a trim below the passenger-side rear storage compart-ment lid ( 컄 page 445) 앫 on the ...

445 Technical data Identification labels 4 Storage compartment lid 5 Trim 6 VIN 왘 Open storage compartment lid 4 . 왘 Remove storage compartment trim 5 . The VIN 6 is located on the metal strap above the floor carpet. 7 Engine number (engraved on engine) 8 VIN 9 Emission control information label, in...

447 Technical data Engine 왔 Engine Model SL 550 (230.471) 1 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. SL 600 (230.477) 1 Engine 273 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoli...

449 Technical data Rims and tires 왔 Rims and tires ! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP ® . Tires spe...

452 Technical data Rims and tires Model SL 55 AMG*SL 550 (Sport Package*)SL 600 (Sport Package*) SL 55 AMGSL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)SL 65 AMG Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.18 in (30 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires 1 1 Radial-ply tires 255/40 ZR18 95...

453 Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel Model SL 550 SL 600SL 55 AMG SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)SL 65 AMG Rim 6 B x 17 H2 6 B x 18 H2 6.5 B x 19 H2 Wheel offset 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.55 in (14 mm) Collapsible tire 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains. 185/60-17 93P 175/55-18 ...

454 Technical data Electrical system Model SL 550 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Generator (alternator) 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Starter battery 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah Battery for electrical consumers 1...

455 Technical data Main dimensions 왔 Main dimensions Model SL 550 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Overall vehicle length 178.7 in (4 540 mm) 178.7 in (4 540 mm) 178.5 in (4 535 mm) 178.5 in (4 535 mm) Overall vehicle length whenopening/closing hardtop 185.6 in (4 713 mm) 185.6 in (4 713 mm) 185.6 in (4 7...

456 Technical data Weights Trunk load max. 220 lbs (100 kg)

457 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA onl...

458 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Rear axle SL 550SL 600SL 55 AMGSL 55 AMG 1 SL 65 AMG 1 SL 55 AMG with Performance Package* 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)1.3 US qt (1.2 l)1.3 US qt (1.2 l)1.3 US qt (1.2 l)1.3 US qt (1.2 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 8...

459 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuel tankincluding a reserve of All modelsSL 550SL 600SL 55 AMGSL 65 AMG 21.1 US gal (80.0 l)2.6 US gal (10.0 l)2.6 US gal (10.0 l)3.7 US gal (14.0 l)3.7 US gal (14.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline:Mi...

460 Technical 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 required for vehicles with Maintenance System. For a listing of...

461 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 Octane Number (RON) and the Motor Octane Number (MON): (RON+MON)/2. This is ...

462 Technical 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 pre...

463 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: 앫 corrosion protection 앫 freeze protection 앫 boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point) The cooling system was filled at the factory with a c...

464 Technical 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 specifically formulated to protect the ...

465 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and head-lamp cleaning system Both the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system are supplied from the windshield washer reser-voir. The washer reservoir has a capacity of approximately 7.4 US qt (7.0 l). 왘...

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