Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - Manual

Contents Practical hints ................................. 323 What to do if … .................................. 324 Lamps in the instrument cluster .. 324AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ......... 334Vehicle status messages in themultifunction display .................... 335 Where will I find ...? ........

Contents Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 431 Capacities .................................... 431Engine oils .................................... 433Engine oil additives ...................... 433Air conditioner refrigerant ............ 433Brake fluid .................................... ...

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 au-thorized repa...

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 your au-thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser-vice. The service...

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

15 Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: * Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your ve...

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 electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid syst...

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

25 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge with: D Coolant tempera-ture warning lamp 328 2 Speedometer with: ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 326 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only v ABS/ESP warning lamp 324 E Distronic* indica-tor lamp 1 (white) or warning lamp (red) 1 Veh...

27 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 5 Tachometer with: 132 A High beam head-lamp indicator 128 ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 327 C Roll bar warning lamp 331 - Antilock Brake Sys-tem (ABS) indicator lamp 325 Item Page 1 Suppleme...

28 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Left multifunction display in the speedometer 134 2 Right multifunction display in the tachometer 134 Operating the control system 135 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume:Press button ç down/to decrease æ up/to increase 4 Telephone*:P...

29 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Central locking switch 111 2 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 128 3 Central unlocking switch 111 4 Center and side air vent ad-justment 182 5 COMAND system, see sep-arate operating instruc-tions 137 6 Automatic climate control...

30 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Parking assist (Parktronic system)* deactivation switch 223 2 Active Body Control (ABC) switch 220 3 Tow-away alarm switch 90 4 Hardtop open/close con-trol with buttons for roll bar 196 73 5 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 43 Item Page 6 Vehi...

31 At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Left reading lamp on/off 129 2 Temperature sensor for automatic climate control 182 3 Right reading lamp on/off 129 4 Interior lighting control 129 5 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone* and ...

32 At a glance Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 106 2 Switches for open-ing/closing front and rear side windows 193 3 Memory function (for stor-ing seat, mirror and steer-ing wheel settings) 120 4 Seat heating switch 117 Seat ventilation* switch 119 5 Seat adjustment switch 39, 113 6 Remot...

33 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking

34 Getting started The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor-mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” sec...

35 Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* If your vehicle is equipped with the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid when you grasp the door handle. If your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, the doors will unlock and you can open them. ...

36 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions SmartKey Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply to some electrical con-sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving positionAll lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp a...

37 Getting started Unlocking SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P . 왘 Do not d...

39 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 ...

40 Getting started Adjusting Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switch is located in the door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat cushion depth 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment 6 Backrest tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). or 왘 Open the respective door. Seat for...

41 Getting started Adjusting Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in direc-tion of arrow 2 . Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat cushion depth 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 4 unt...

42 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of the steering column. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). or 왘 Open the drive...

43 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 ...

44 Getting started Adjusting For more information, see “Good visibility” ( 컄 page 178). ! If an exterior rear view mirror was forc-ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror h...

45 Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Fastening the seat belts Warning! G Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear-ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneu-vers, the objects could get caug...

46 Getting started Driving 1 Seat belt housing 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button Infants and small children must be seated in an appropriate BabySmart TM1 compatible infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the child sea...

47 Getting started Driving 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from seat belt housing 1 . 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a ...

48 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 164). Starting with the SmartKey 왘 Ma...

49 Getting started Driving Starting with KEYLESS-GO* You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P . 왘 Depr...

50 Getting started Driving Parking brake 1 Parking brake 2 Parking brake release handle 왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2 . The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Place the gear selector lever in po...

51 Getting started Driving Once the vehicle is in motion, the automat-ic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. After a cold start, the transmission engag-es at a higher revolution. This allows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. Switching on ...

52 Getting started Driving High beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher 왘 Push the combination switch in direc-tion of arrow 1 . The high beam headlamps come on. The high beam headlamp indicator A in the instrument...

53 Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de-sired pos...

54 Getting started Driving Single wipe 왘 Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 1 . The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with windshield washer fluid 왘 Push the combination switch in direc-tion of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wiper...

55 Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be op-erating properly. 앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. 왘 Give very little gas. 왘 Have the prob...

56 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...

57 Getting started Parking and locking Parking brake 1 Parking brake 2 Release handle 왘 Step firmly on parking brake 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 swi...

58 Getting started Parking and locking Turning off the engine 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P . Turning off with the SmartKey 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch ( 컄 page 36) to position 0 and remove it. 왘 Press the seat belt release button ( 컄 page 45). Allow the retractor to co...

59 Getting started Parking and locking For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” ( 컄 page 94). Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Place the gear selector lever in P . 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-ton to shut off the engine. With the driver’s door closed, the start-er switch is now in po...

60 Getting started Parking and locking 1 Lock button on the door handle 왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock button 1 on the door handle or the lock button on the trunk lid ( 컄 page 104). All turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs on the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm syste...

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

63 Safety and Security Occupant safety Airbags Warning! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to ...

64 Safety and Security Occupant safety 앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper opera-tion of vehicle controls. The distance from the center of the driver’s breast-bone to the center of the airbag cover on the steering wheel must be at least ten inches (25 cm) or...

65 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Should you choose to place a child 12 years old or under in the passenger seat of your vehicle, you must properly use a BabySmart TM child restraint which will turn off the passenger front airbag ( 컄 page 74). BabySmart TM will not, however, turn off...

68 Safety and Security Occupant safety Front airbags Driver and passenger airbags are de-ployed: 앫 in the event of certain frontal impacts 앫 if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold 앫 independently of the head-thorax air-bags The airbags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the syst...

69 Safety and Security Occupant safety Head-thorax airbags The head-thorax airbags are deployed: 앫 on the impacted side of the vehicle 앫 in impacts exceeding a preset deploy-ment threshold 앫 independently of the front airbags The head-thorax airbags are not deployed in impacts which do not exceed th...

71 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! G Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked. Only use seat belts which have been ap-proved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. Th...

72 Safety and Security Occupant safety Emergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts are equipped with emergen-cy tensioning devices, belt force limiters, and automatic comfort-fit. The ETD is designed to activate in the fol-lowing cases: 앫 in frontal or rear-end impacts ...

73 Safety and Security Occupant safety Roll bar The roll bar raises automatically in an acci-dent or in a critical driving situation. You can also raise and lower the roll bar manu-ally using the buttons provided. The buttons for the roll bar are on the cen-ter console under the roof switch. 1 Lower...

74 Safety and Security Occupant safety Lowering the roll bar If the roll bar was raised manually: 왘 Lift the switch for the retractable hard-top. 왘 Press and hold button 1 until the roll bar is lowered. If the roll bar was raised automatically: 왘 Press and hold button 2 until you hear the roll bar l...

76 Safety and Security Occupant safety BabySmart TM1 airbag deactivation system Special BabySmart TM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, are required for use with the BabySmart TM air- bag deactivation system. W...

78 Safety and Security Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2 1 / 2 minutes. 1 Â button Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert SmartKey in starter switch. i USA only: This devic...

79 Safety and Security Driving safety systems 왔 Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) 앫 SBC (Sensotronic Brake Control) i In winter opera...

80 Safety and Security Driving safety systems ABS The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle. The ABS is functional above a speed of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) indepen-den...

81 Safety and Security Driving safety systems For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 324). 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 reducin...

82 Safety and Security Driving safety systems ESP The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is operational as soon as the engine is run-ning and monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spin-ning...

83 Safety and Security Driving safety systems For more information, see the “Practical hints” section ( 컄 page 324). Switching off the ESP To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces...

84 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. ESP is deactivated. Switching on the ESP 왘 Press ESP switch 1 . The ABS/ESP warning lamp...

85 Safety and Security Driving safety systems SBC brake system The SBC brake system combines a hydrau-lic brake circuit with electronically con-trolled brake servo assistance. You have increased braking safety and improved braking comfort. Warning! G Never ignore a brake malfunction indicated in the...

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

87 Safety and Security Driving safety systems The SBC brake servo assistance switches off automatically 앫 approximately two minutes after you turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 or removed the SmartKey 앫 approximately two minutes after you pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop butto...

88 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Activating With the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press the start/stop button on the gear selector lever once. The engine is tu...

89 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle 앫 unlocking and opening the driver’s door with the mechanical key 앫 someone opens a door from the inside if the vehicle was locked from the out-side with the SmartKey 앫 some...

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

91 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems 1 Tow-away alarm off button 2 Indicator lamp 왘 Switch off 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 KEYLE...

93 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

94 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 y...

96 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ . All turn signals flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un-locking if: 앫 ...

97 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice. All turn signals flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. Global locking 왘 Press button ‹ . All turn signals flash three times. The lock-ing knobs in the doors mov...

98 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Unlocking the trunk You can unlock the trunk separately. A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 왘 Press and hold button Š on the SmartKey until trunk unlocks. Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartK...

99 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, your vehicle unlocks 앫 the doors 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the glove box 앫 the storage compartment under the armrest 앫 the storage compartment in the rear 앫 the fuel filler flap SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š...

101 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO 앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey ( 컄 page 94). 앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func-tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with the Œ button)....

102 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re-moved from the vehicle while the en-gine is running (e.g. if passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO), the message Key not recognized! will appear in the multi- function display while driving o...

103 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO so that grasping a door han-dle only unlocks the driver’s door, interior lockable storage compartments and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and hold butt...

104 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locking using the lock button at trunk lid 1 Lock button at trunk lid 왘 Press lock button 1 at trunk lid. All turn signals flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed. 앫 Use the mechanical key t...

105 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Checking the battery 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ . Battery check lamp 5 ( 컄 page 98) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order. Unlocking the trunk You can unlock the trunk separately. A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is...

106 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Loss of SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO If you lose your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO or the mechan...

107 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk A minimum height clearance of 6.2 ft (1.88 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Opening the trunk from the outside The handle is located above the rear li-cense plate recess. 1 Handle 왘 Pull on handle 1 and lift the trunk lid. i If you ...

108 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The trunk can also be opened using 앫 the SmartKey, see “Locking and un-locking” ( 컄 page 94) 앫 the remote trunk lid release switch, see “Opening the trunk from the inside” ( 컄 page 108) 앫 the trunk lid emergency release button, see “Trunk lid emergency re...

109 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk 1 Handle 왘 Lower trunk lid by firmly pulling on handle 1 . 왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on trunk lid. Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located on the left side of the trunk. 1 Emergency release butt...

110 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Illumination of the emergency release but-ton: 앫 The button flashes for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. 앫 The button flashes for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk lid lock automati-cally when the veh...

111 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the vehicle from in-side using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you want to unlock the passenger door from the in-side or want to lock the vehicle before startin...

113 Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats For more information on seat adjustment, see “Seat adjustment” ( 컄 page 40). Easy-entry / exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activat-ed or deactivated in the Convenience sub- menu o...

115 Controls in detail Seats 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 backward Moving the seat forward 왘 Press switch at 1 . Moving the seat backward 왘 P...

116 Controls in detail Seats Multicontour backrest* (standard on SL 600, SL 55 AMG, and SL 65 AMG) The multicontour backrest has inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side sup-port. The seat backrest cushion height and cur-vature can be continuously va...

117 Controls in detail Seats Seat heating Vehicles without seat ventilation * The switch is located on the door. 1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). Switching on seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 1 . A red indicator lamp on the switch comes on. Switching ...

118 Controls in detail Seats Vehicles with seat ventilation * The switch is located on the door. The red indicator lamps on the switch indicate the selected heating level: 1 Seat heating switch 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). Switching on seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1 twice. A ...

119 Controls in detail Seats Seat ventilation* (standard on SL 600 and SL 65 AMG) The switch is located on the door. The blue indicator lamps on the switch indicate the selected ventilation level: 1 Seat ventilation switch 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). Switching on seat ventilation 왘 Press ...

120 Controls in detail Memory function With the memory switch you can store up to three different settings per SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. The following settings are saved for each stored position: 앫 Driver’s seat and backrest position 앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Driver’s side exterior re...

121 Controls in detail Memory function Storing positions into memory 왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the de-sired position ( 컄 page 39). 왘 Press memory button M . 왘 Release memory button and press a stored position button 1 , 2 , or 3 within three seconds. All th...

123 Controls in detail Lighting 왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” ( 컄 page 51) and “Turn signals” ( 컄 page 52). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering whee...

124 Controls in detail Lighting Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on or off with the exterior lamp switch. Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps switch on and off au-tomatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: 앫 Low beam headlamps 앫...

125 Controls in detail Lighting 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi-tion U . With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once, only the parking lamps will switch on and off automatically. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps, the tail ...

127 Controls in detail Lighting Fog lamps Front fog lamps 왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps ( 컄 page 51). 왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop. The front fog lamps are switched on. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch comes on ( 컄 page 123). 왘 Push in the exterior lam...

129 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 1 Left reading lamp 2 Right reading lamp 3 Interi...

130 Controls in detail Lighting Deactivating 왘 Slide switch 4 to the right. The interior lighting and the entry/exit lamps remain switched off in darkness, even when you 앫 unlock the vehicle 앫 open a door 앫 remove the SmartKey from the starter switch 앫 open the trunk Manual control Switching lamps o...

131 Controls in detail Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” ( 컄 page 24). The instrument cluster is activated when you 앫 open a door 앫 switch on the ignition 앫 press the reset button ( 컄 page 24) 앫 switch on the exte...

133 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Outside temperature indicator The outside temperature is displayed in the right multifunction display ( 컄 page 24). For information on how to se- lect the unit of the displayed temperature, i.e. degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahr-enheit (°F), see “Selectin...

134 Controls in detail Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button is in posi-tion 1 . The control system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle s...

136 Controls in detail Control system The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD op-erations under AUDIO , for example). These functions serve to call up relevant informa-tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle. It is helpful to think of the menus, and t...

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

138 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8 Standard dis-play AUDIO NAV Distronic* Vehicle status message memory Settings Trip computer Telephone ( 컄 page 139) ( 컄 page 139) ( 컄 page 142) ( 컄 page 142) ( 컄 page 143) ( 컄 ...

140 Controls in detail Control system Select radio station 왘 Turn on the radio. Refer to the separate operating instructions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta-tion in the right display. 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly unti...

141 Controls in detail Control system Operate the CD player Selecting CD track 왘 Turn on COMAND and select CD. Refer to the separate COMAND operating in-structions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the right multi-function display. 1 Cur...

142 Controls in detail Control system NAV menu The NAV menu contains the functions need- ed to operate your navigation system. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the message NAV in the left multifunction display. The message shown in the multifunction display depends on the status of the...

143 Controls in detail Control system Distronic activated When Distronic is activated the DTR sym-bol and the set speed are seen in the left display. 1 Symbol for activated Distronic 2 Set speed Vehicle status message memory menu Use the vehicle status message memory menu to scan malfunction and war...

144 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button k or j . The stored messages will now be dis-played in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messag-es in the multifunction display” ( 컄 page 335). Should the vehicle’s system record any c...

145 Controls in detail Control system The following settings and submenus are available: Resetting all settings You can reset all the functions of all sub-menus to the factory settings. 왘 Press the reset button in the instru-ment cluster for approximately three seconds. In the right display you will...

146 Controls in detail Control system Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to the factory settings. 왘 Move to a function in the submenu. 왘 Press the reset button in the instru-ment cluster for approximately three seconds. In the right display you will...

147 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. De-tailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pag-es. Instrument cluster Time Lighting Vehicle Convenience Selecting temperature display mode Synchr...

148 Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the Inst. cluster subenu via the Settings menu. Use the Inst. cluster submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Selecting temperature display mode 왘 Move the selection mark...

149 Controls in detail Control system Selecting language 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Inst. cluster submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Text appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press æ or ç to select...

150 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press æ or ç enable or disable this feature. When you set this feature to On , the time displayed in the multifunction display is automatically synchronized with the time of the COMAND system Setting the time (hours) This function is only available if the func...

151 Controls in detail Control system Setting the time (minutes) This function is only available if the func-tion Time sync. with head unit ( 컄 page 149) has been set to Off . The time is then not set automatically by the COMAND and must be set manually if re-quired. 왘 Move the selection marker with...

152 Controls in detail Control system Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Lighting sub- menu to change the lamp and lighting set-tings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) 왘 Move the selection mar...

155 Controls in detail Control system You can temporarily deactivate the de-layed switch-off feature: 왘 Before exiting the vehicle turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 . 왘 Then turn it to position 2 and back to 0 . The delayed switch-off feature is deac-tivated. It will reactivate a...

156 Controls in detail Control system Vehicle submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Set- tings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings. The follow-ing functions are available: Setting automatic locking Use this function to activate or deactivate the automatic central lock...

157 Controls in detail Control system Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience sub- menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features. The following functions are available: Activating easy-entry/exit feature Use this function to ac...

158 Controls in detail Control system The following settings are available for the easy-entry/exit feature: Setting key-dependency Use this function to set whether the mem-ory settings for the seats, the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors mirrors should be stored separately for each S...

159 Controls in detail Control system The selection marker is on the current setting. 왘 Press æ or ç to switch function On or Off . Trip computer menu Use the trip computer menu to call up sta-tistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available: Fuel consumption statistics after st...

160 Controls in detail Control system Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left display: From reset. 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Avera...

161 Controls in detail Control system Call up range (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 display: Range . In the right display you will see the cal-cula...

162 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 ...

163 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button j or k . The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone. This may take up to 30 seconds. In the right display you will see the message Please wait! . When the message Please wait! dis- appears, the phone book has been loa...

164 Controls in detail Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission see “Automatic transmission” ( 컄 page 48). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. ...

166 Controls in detail Automatic transmission One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D . Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. The transmission will shift...

167 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D , you can limit the transmission’s gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left ( D- ), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right ( D+ ). The sel...

168 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is p...

169 Controls in detail Automatic transmission ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not ful...

170 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The current gear selector lever position and the select...

171 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...

173 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting 왘 Press the inside 1 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel. The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmission ( 컄 page 167). Upshi...

175 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Upshifting 왘 Press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel. The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmission when you are driving in the ...

177 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction ( 컄 page 166). or 왘 Press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel ( 컄 page 174). The transmission shifts to the next higher gear. If, instead of the manual program mode sym...

178 Controls in detail Good visibility For information on windshield wiper opera-tion, see “Windshield wipers” ( 컄 page 53). Headlamp cleaning system The switch is located on the left side of the dashboard. 1 Headlamp washer button 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 왘 Press button 1 . The headla...

179 Controls in detail Good visibility Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passen-ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position. 왘 Make sure you have stored a parking position...

180 Controls in detail Good visibility 왘 Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R . The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position. 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button The exterior rear...

183 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control panel Item 1 Center air vent, adjustable 2 Center air vent, fixed 3 Side defroster vent 4 Side air vent, adjustable 5 Center air vent, adjustable 6 Air volume control for center and side air vents 7 Automatic climate control ...

187 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Defrosting windshield Activating 왘 Press button P ( 컄 page 183). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Deactivating 왘 Press button P ( 컄 page 183). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Defrosting is turned off. Air recirculation mode Switch...

189 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defrost-er as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is automatically deactivated af-ter approximately 6 to 1...

190 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Residual heat and ventilation With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine. Activating 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the st...

192 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 ± again ( 컄 page 183). The indicator lamp on the ± button goes out. The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134A. This refrigerant is free o...

193 Controls in detail Power windows 왔 Power windows Opening and closing the windows The side windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all the side windows are on the driver’s door. The switch for the passenger side is on the pas-senger door. 1 Left front and rear windows 2 Right...

194 Controls in detail Power windows Opening the windows 왘 Press switch 1 or 2 to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move downwards until you release the switch. Opening the rear windows if the hardtop is closed: 왘 Open the front window. 왘 Press switch 1 or 2 to the resistance point...

195 Controls in detail Power windows Fully closing the windows (Express-close) 왘 Pull switch 1 or 2 past the resis- tance point and release. The corresponding window closes com-pletely. If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure, the window will stop and open slight...

196 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractable hardtop For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still. Warning! G Before operating the switch for the retract-able hardtop, make sure there is no danger of an...

197 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Luggage cover The luggage cover is located in the trunk. 1 Handle 2 Holders Closing luggage cover 왘 Pull out the luggage cover using handle 1 . 왘 Hook the luggage cover into left and right side holders 2 . Opening luggage cover 왘 Unhook luggage cover from s...

198 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 왘 Pull up on the hardtop switch as indi-cated by the arrow until the hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk stor-age compartment and the indicator lamp in the hardtop switch goes out. The multifunction display will briefly show the message K Retractab...

199 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Locking the retractable hardtop after raising/lowering If the retractable hardtop is not properly locked, lock it as described below. Unlocked status noticed when stopped 왘 Switch on ignition. 왘 To lock the hardtop in its fully closed position, press hardto...

200 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey (Summer opening feature) 왘 Aim the transmitter eye at the door handle. 왘 Press and hold button Œ until the retractable hardtop is completely open. The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat switches on. The ...

201 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Closing the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey (Convenience feature) 왘 Aim the transmitter eye at the door handle. 왘 Press and hold button ‹ until the retractable hardtop is completely closed. The retractable hardtop and the side windows close. In the ta...

202 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Indicator lamp in the retractable hard-top switch lights when vehicle is stopped If the indicator lamp in the retractable hardtop switch lights while the vehicle is standing still and the switch was not acti-vated, then the retractable hardtop is not locked...

203 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. 왘 Fold the upper section of the wind screen up towards the head restraints until it stops. Removin...

204 Controls in detail Retractable hardtop 1 Stop buttons 2 Handle Opening 왘 Squeeze stop buttons 1 and guide the sunshade towards the rear. Closing 왘 Using handle 2 , slide the sunshade towards the front of the vehicle.

205 Controls in detail Driving systems 왔 Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control and Distronic*, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed 앫 ABC with vehicle level control systems, with which you can change vehicle sus-pens...

206 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume at last set speed Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever. The current speed is set...

207 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed 왘 Lift the cruise control in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 206) and hold it there until the desired speed is reached. 왘 Release the cruise control lever. The new speed is set. Setting a lower speed 왘 Depress the cruise control in directio...

208 Controls in detail Driving systems Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Faster 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 206). Slower 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 2 ( 컄 page 206). Setting to last stored speed (“Resume”...

210 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic displays in the speedometer dial If Distronic detects a vehicle directly ahead, the DTR indicator lamp E in the speedometer dial comes on white. If Distronic calculates that there is a dan-ger of collision 앫 the DTR warning lamp E in the speedometer c...

211 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Red DTR warning lamp E Warning! G An intermittent warning sounds and the DTR warning lamp (red) E in the speed- ometer dial is illuminated if the Distronic system calculates that the distance to the vehicle ahead and your vehicle’s current speed indicate that...

212 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic menu in the control system In the Distronic menu you can read the cur-rent settings for Distronic. What appears in the left multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic is turned on or off. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see one ...

213 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 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Deactiva...

214 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting the current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift or depress the cruise control lever. The current speed is set. 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Setting a higher speed 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control in di...

215 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 ( 컄 page 213). Distronic is set to the last stored speed. 왘 Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Deactivating Distronic There are several way...

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

217 Controls in detail Driving systems When pressing the brake pedal, the warn-ing sound ceases. The warning sound will also cease, when the distance to the vehi-cle ahead is sufficient again without apply-ing the brakes. In this case, the distance warning lamp will also go out. Activating 왘 Press s...

218 Controls in detail Driving systems The most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially at times of snow and ice or heavy rain. In such a case, Dis-tronic will switch off, and the message Distronic Currently unavailable. See Oper. Manua...

219 Controls in detail Driving systems Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic. There will be insuffi-cient distance to the vehicle ahead. Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. Ther...

220 Controls in detail Driving systems Active Body Control (ABC) The ABC system automatically selects the optimum suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle. Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to: 앫 Your driving style 앫 Road surface conditions 앫 The vehicle loading 앫 Yo...

221 Controls in detail Driving systems Vehicle level control Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride height to: 앫 reduce fuel consumption 앫 increase vehicle safety The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed: 앫 With increa...

222 Controls in detail Driving systems The following vehicle level settings can be selected when the vehicle is stationary: The switch and the indicator lamps are lo-cated in the lower section of the center console. 왘 Briefly press switch 3 to change from one level setting to the next. At level 1, i...

223 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic* (Parking assist) The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during park-ing maneuvers. It visually and audibly indi-cates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle. The Parktronic system is automatically...

224 Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensors To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors, see “Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors” ( 컄 page 318). Front sensors Rear sen...

225 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 long-er be indicated by the system. War...

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

227 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system malfunction If only the red distance segments illumi-nate and a warning sounds, there is a mal-function in the Parktronic system. The Parktronic system will automatically switch off after 20 seconds and the indica-tor lamp in the Parktronic sw...

228 Controls in detail Useful features Storage compartments Glove box 1 Button to open 2 Glove box lid Opening the glove box 왘 Press button 1 . Glove box lid 2 opens downward. Closing the glove box 왘 Push glove box lid 2 up to close. Cup holders 1 Left cup holder 2 Right cup holder Opening 왘 Briefly...

229 Controls in detail Useful features Door storage compartments 1 Release button 2 Lid Opening 왘 Press release button 1 . The lid opens upwards. Armrest storage compartments The buttons are located under the cushion of the armrest. 1 Button to open storage tray 2 Button to open storage compartment ...

230 Controls in detail Useful features Opening storage tray 왘 Press button 1 and lift up the armrest. Opening storage compartment 왘 Press button 2 and lift the armrest. Locking the storage compartments The storage compartments are centrally locked when you lock the vehicle from the outside. You can ...

231 Controls in detail Useful features 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and turn it to position 3 . The following storage compartments will be locked. They can then not be opened with the SmartKey or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 앫 Glove box 앫 Armrest storage compartments 앫 ...

232 Controls in detail Useful features Luggage compartment in the rear 1 Holder 2 Strap 3 Latch 4 Release button 왘 Pull strap 2 out of holder 1 . 왘 Secure the luggage with the strap so that it cannot move. 왘 Insert strap 2 into latch 3 . Releasing the strap 왘 Press release button 4 and guide strap 2...

233 Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray 1 Cover plate 2 Sliding knob Opening ashtray 왘 Briefly touch cover plate 1 . The ashtray opens automatically. Removing the ashtray insert 왘 Secure vehicle from movement by set-ting the parking brake. Move the gear selector lever to position N . Now you ...

234 Controls in detail Useful features Heated steering wheel* (SL 500, SL 600) The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel. The lever is on the lower left-hand side of the steering wheel. 1 Switching on 2 Indicator lamp 3 Switching off Switching on 왘 Switch on the igni...

235 Controls in detail Useful features Load assist in the trunk To facilitate trunk loading after opening the lid, use the load assist feature to raise the retracted hardtop from its storage position in the trunk. 1 Retracted hardtop 2 Luggage cover 3 Load assist button Raising the hardtop The hardt...

236 Controls in detail Useful features Electrical outlet An electrical outlet is located on the right side of the trunk. 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 왘 Flip up cover and insert electrical plug (cigar lighter type). Telephone* Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-phone or a citizens ...

237 Controls in detail Useful features You can take and place telephone calls us-ing the í and ì buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele-phone functions, use the control system ( 컄 page 161). See separate instruction manual for in-structions on how to operate the tele-phone. Tele Aid ...

238 Controls in detail Useful features Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock, and more. System self-check...

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

240 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 Re-s...

241 Controls in detail Useful features A voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. 왘 Describe the nature of the need for as-sistance. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes-Ben...

242 Controls in detail Useful features Information button ¡ The Information button ¡ is located be- low the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold the button (for longer than two seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Cen-ter will be initiated. The button will flash while the call is in progres...

243 Controls in detail Useful features Upgrade scenario An emergency call is possible even if other services are active. Response Center was established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an Information call (e.g. the relevant cellular phone network is not avail-able). The message Call fai...

244 Controls in detail Useful features Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be...

245 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 nu...

246 Controls in detail Useful features Garage door opener The built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices, for example garage door openers, gate openers, or other devices compatible with HomeLink ® or some other systems. You can program the signal transm...

249 Controls in detail Useful features Step 7: 왘 To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3. Rolling code programming To train a garage door opener (or other roll-ing code devices) with the rolling code fea-ture, follow these instructions after completing the “...

250 Controls in detail Useful features Step 13: 왘 To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3. Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may no...

255 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 ...

256 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 r...

257 Operation Driving instructions To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generated serves to dry the brakes. If your brake system is normally only su...

258 Operation Driving instructions High-performance brake system (SL 65 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is de-signed to operate under the extremely high operating demands required to accommo-date the performance capabilities of the vehicle. The brakes may produce a squeak-ing-type noise ...

259 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...

260 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)....

261 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 M+S rate...

262 Operation Driving instructions SL 500SL 500 with Sport Package* Your vehicle is factory equipped with “W”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km / h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km / h). SL 600SL 600 with Sport Pack...

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

264 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...

265 Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con-trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis-sions. Keep your vehicle in proper operat...

266 Operation Driving instructions Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise close to approx. 266°F (130°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en...

267 Operation At the gas station 왔 At the gas station Refuelling The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* automatically locks/un-locks the fuel filler flap. 왘 Turn off the ...

268 Operation At the gas station 왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right. You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-ened. 왘 Close the fuel filler flap. You should hear the latch close shut. Warning! G Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-sure in the system which could cause a gas di...

269 Operation At the gas station Check regularly and before a long trip For information on quantities and require-ments of operating agents, see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.” ( 컄 page 431). 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 270). 1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 2 Brake fluid 3 Coolant ...

270 Operation Engine compartment Hood Opening 1 Hood release 왘 Pull lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. 2 Lever for opening the hood 왘 Push lever 2 on the hood upwards. 왘 Pull up on the hood and then release it. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. W...

271 Operation Engine compartment Closing 왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap-proximately 1 1 / 2 ft (50 cm). The hood will lock audibly. 왘 Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed. Open it again and let ...

272 Operation Engine compartment Engine oil The amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors, including driving style. Higher oil consumption can occur when 앫 the vehicle is new 앫 the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only...

273 Operation Engine compartment One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the right multi-function display: 앫 Engine oil levelOK 앫 Add 1.0 qt. to reach max. oil level (Canada: 1.0 l ) 앫 Add 1.5 qts.to reach max. oil level (Canada: 1.5 l ) 앫 Add 2.0 qts. to reach max. oil level (Cana...

274 Operation Engine compartment If there is excess engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature, the following message will appear: Engine oil levelReduceoil level 왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center For more information on messages in...

275 Operation Engine compartment SL 65 AMG 1 Filler cap 왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. 왘 Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water. 왘 Screw filler cap 1...

276 Operation Engine compartment Coolant The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool. The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compart-ment. ...

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

278 Operation Engine compartment Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. 1 Washer fluid reservoir Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield washer reservo...

279 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. Retreaded tires are not tested or recom-mended by Merced...

280 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 pressure” ( 컄 page 288). Tire inspection Every time you check your tire inflation pre...

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

282 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...

283 Operation Tires and wheels 1 Driver’s door B-pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with regards to loading your vehi-cle. Tire and Loading Information Your vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information placard (Examp...

284 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) 1 Load limit information on the Vehicle Tire Information placard The placard showing the load limit informa-tion is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B), locate the ...

285 Operation Tires and wheels 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 “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Step 1 (Vehicles equipp...

286 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 287). Example Combined weight limit of occu-pants and cargo from placard Number of occupants (driver and passengers) ...

287 Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) ( 컄 page 287) as to not exceed the permis- sible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Veh...

288 Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Your vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information placard (Example A) or the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B) located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 283). The tire inflation pressure should be ...

290 Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven...

292 Operation Tires and wheels i The recommended tire inflation pres-sures for your vehicle can be found on the tire placard located on the driver’s door B-pillar. The tire inflation pres-sures are not listed in the owner’s man-ual. Warning! G The tire inflation pressure monitor does not indicate a ...

293 Operation Tires and wheels Reactivating the tire inflation pressure monitor The tire inflation pressure monitor must be reactivated 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 tire...

294 Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to cancel activation: 왘 Press the ç button. If one of the following messages appears in the multifunction display: 앫 Reactivate tirepressure monitorafter rectifyingpressure 앫 Tire pressure Please rectify 왘 Check the tire inflation pressures and correct them...

295 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 302) 2 DOT, Tire Identificatio...

296 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...

297 Operation Tires and wheels For additional information on tire load rating, see “Load identification” ( 컄 page 299). Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( 컄 page 295) indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire. Warning G The tire load rating must always be at least half of the GAWR (...

298 Operation Tires and wheels Summer tires 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 ti...

299 Operation Tires and wheels All-season and winter tires Load identification 1 Load identification In addition to tire load rating, special load information may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire speed rating 1 ( 컄 page 299). No specification given: absence ...

300 Operation Tires and wheels DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) U.S. tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced. The TIN is a unique identifier which facili-tates efforts by tire manufactures to notify purcha...

301 Operation Tires and wheels Tire type code The code 4 ( 컄 page 300) may, at the option of the manufacturer, be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire. Date of manufacture The date of manufacture 5 ( 컄 page 300) identifies the week and year of manufac-tu...

302 Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire inflation pressure 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire. Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( 컄 page 288) for proper tire inflation. Uniform Tire Quality Gradi...

303 Operation Tires and wheels Quality grades can be found, where appli-cable, on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: All passenger car tires must conform to federal safety requirements in addition to these grades. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a compa...

304 Operation Tires and wheels Temperature The temperature grades are A (the high-est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high tem-pe...

308 Operation Tires and wheels Rotating tires Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around. If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the same dimension all around, tires can be rotated, observing a a front-to-rear rotation pattern that will maintain the int...

309 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...

310 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...

313 Operation Maintenance Clearing the maintenance service indi-cator The maintenance service indicator is auto-matically cleared after approximately 30 seconds. You can also clear it yourself. 1 Reset button 왘 Press reset button 1 on the instru- ment cluster. The maintenance service indicator is cl...

315 Operation Vehicle care 왔 Vehicle care Cleaning and care of the vehicle While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subjected to varying external in-fluences which, if gone unchecked, can at-tack the paintwork as well as the underbody and cause lasting damage. Such damage is caused not...

316 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...

317 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 en-gine compartment after every e...

318 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the Distronic * system sensor cover 1 Distronic* system sensor cover 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-poo, with plenty of water to clean sen-sor cover 1 . To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use only a soft, n...

319 Operation Vehicle care 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. Window cleaning 왘 Turn on the wipers and place them in a vertical position. For information how to position the wipers in a vertical position, see “Replacing wiper blades” ( 컄 page 386). 왘 Use a win...

320 Operation Vehicle care Light alloy wheels Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care should be used for regular cleaning of the light alloy wheels. If possible, clean wheels once a week with Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us-ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray of water. Follow the instruction...

321 Operation Vehicle care Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis-colored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be pr...

324 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 ...

325 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution - The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while driving. The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The BAS and the ESP are also switched off (see messages in display). The SBC brake system is still functionin...

326 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving You are driving with the parking brake set, or there is a malfu...

328 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution ú (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving. Your fuel tank is empty. 왘 After refuelling, start, turn off, and re-start the engine three or four times in succession. The...

330 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution E The red DTR indicator lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. 앫 You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you. 앫 The distance warning system has recog-nized a stationary obstacle on your prob-...

331 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution C The yellow roll bar warning lamp comes on or flickers when the engine is running. The roll bar is not operational. 왘 For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised when driving with the retractable hardtop open. Att...

332 Practical hints What to do if … Problem Possible cause Suggested solution < The red seat belt telltale comes on briefly after starting the en-gine. The seat belt telltale reminds you to fasten seat belts. 왘 Fasten your seat belt. The seat belt telltale goes out. 1 The red SRS indicator lamp c...

334 Practical hints What to do if … AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp Problem Possible cause Suggested solution 7 The AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp comes on. A BabySmart TM1 child seat is installed on the front passenger seat. Therefore the passen-ger front airbag is switched off. The system is malfunctioning i...

335 Practical hints What to do if … Vehicle status messages in the multi-function display Warning and malfunction messages ap-pear in the in the multifunction display lo-cated in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messag-es are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these mes...

337 Practical hints What to do if … Text messages Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution ABC Drive carefully! The capability of the ABC system is re-stricted. This can impair handling. 왘 Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soo...

338 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution ABC Display malfunctionVisitworkshop The ABC display or the ABC system it-self is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visitworkshop The capability of the ABC sys...

340 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution Distronic Currentlyunavailable.See Oper. Manual Distronic* is switched off because 앫 the Distronic* cover in the radiator grille is dirty 앫 functionality is impaired by heavy rain or thick fog 왘 Clean the...

341 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution ESP Display malfunctionVisitworkshop The ESP or the ESP display is malfunc-tioning. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. 왘 Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possib...

342 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause 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 P . 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position P . You have tried t...

343 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution Tire pres. monitor reactivated The tire pressure monitoring system is using the current pressure values as the basis for monitoring. Tire pressure displayed onlyafter drivinga few minutes The tire inflati...

344 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution Reactivate tirepressure monitor after rectifyingpressure There was a tire inflation pressure warning message. The yellow warning lamp for the tire pressure monitoring system comes on and you have not reac...

345 Practical hints What to do if … Symbol messages Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution # Battery/AlternatorStop vehicle The battery is malfunctioning. The SBC brake system requires electrical energy and therefore has only limited operation. Consider-ably greater brake pedal ...

347 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution T Reducedbraking power!Depress brakepedal fully! The SBC brake system is in emer-gency operation mode. Consider-ably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping distance is increased. The maxim...

350 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution USA only: ; Canada only: 3 Service brakeVisitworkshop There are malfunctions, but the SBC brake system is operating normally. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. USA only: ; Ca...

352 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 Possible solution • CoolantStop, put engine off! The coolant is too hot. 왘 Stop the vehicle and turn o...

353 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution • CoolantStop, put engine off! The poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop immediately and check the poly-V-belt. If it is broken: 왘 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise, the en-gine will overheat due to an in...

354 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution G Display malfunctionVisitworkshop! The displays for several systems have malfunctioned. Some systems themselves may also have malfunc-tioned. 왘 Continue driving with added caution. When the display is ma...

355 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Suggested solution : USA only: Add 1 qt. engine oilat next refueling Canada only: Add 1 literengine oilat next refueling The engine oil level is too low. 왘 Add engine oil ( 컄 page 274) and check the engine oil level ( 컄 pa...

356 Practical hints What to do if … When the message Add 1 qt engine oil at next refueling (Canada: 1 l ) 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 will first come on intermitte...

357 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution A Reserve fuel The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station ( 컄 page 267). Checkfuel capSee Oper. Manual A loss of pressure has been detect-ed in the fuel system. Th...

358 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution F KeyCheck battery The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged. 왘 Change the batteries ( 컄 page 377). Don’t forgetkey This message appears (for a maxi-mum of 60 seconds) if the driver’s ...

359 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause 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 interference ...

360 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution . Brake lampRightAuxiliarylamp on! The right brake lamp is malfunction-ing. An auxiliary lamp has been brought into use. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Brake lamp ! Drive ...

361 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution . License platelamp, L The left license plate lamp is mal-functioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. License platelamp, R The right license plate lamp is mal-functioning. 왘 Replace the bulb as s...

363 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution . Right turn signalMirror The right turn signal in the side mir-ror is malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all light emitting diodes have stopped working. 왘 Have the LEDs replaced as soon as ...

365 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressurePlease rectify The tire inflation pressure is too low in one or more tires. 왘 Check and correct tire inflation pressure as required ( 컄 page 290). Tire pressureCautionTire defect One or mor...

366 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressureCheck tires The tire inflation pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value. The tire inflation pressure in one or more tires is low. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a ...

367 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure, FLCautionTire defect The left front tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘...

368 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure, FRCautionTire defect The right front tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. ...

369 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure, RLCautionTire defect The left rear tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘 ...

370 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution H Tire pressure, RRCautionTire defect The right rear tire is deflating. 왘 Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers. Observe the traffic situation around you. 왘...

371 Practical hints What to do if … Left display Right display Possible cause Possible solution Ê Closetrunk lid This message will appear whenever the trunk lid is open. 왘 Close the trunk lid. M Closetrunk partition You are trying to open or close the retractable hardtop even though the luggage cove...

372 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 ...

373 Practical hints Where will I find ...? Vehicles with spare wheel 1 Spare wheel 2 Electric air pump 3 Vehicle tool kit 4 Battery for electrical consumers 5 Jack (under spare wheel) 6 Wheel wrench (under spare wheel) Vehicles with TIREFIT kit (SL 65 AMG only) 1 TIREFIT kit 2 Electric air pump 3 Ve...

374 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you are unable to unlock the driver’s door using the SmartKey, open the door using the mechanical key. 1 Mechanical key locking tab 2 Mechanical key 왘 Move locking tab 1 direction of arrow and slide the mechanical key 2 o...

375 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. If you are unable to unlock the trunk with the SmartKey, open the trunk with the me-chanical key. The handle is located above the rear li-cense p...

376 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 1 Separately unlock storage compart-ments 2 Centrally lock/unlock storage com-partments 3 Separately lock storage compartments 왘 Slide mechanical key out of SmartKey housing ( 컄 page 374). 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the glove box lock and t...

377 Practical hints Locking/unlocking in an emergency 왘 Using the hex-socket wrench provided in the vehicle tool kit, carefully turn the locking screw 2 approximately one quarter turn. 왘 Hook luggage cover into holders ( 컄 page 197). 왘 Let go of the hardtop. It should gradually lower into the trunk....

380 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-semblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and re...

382 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...

383 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi-tion M ( 컄 page 123). 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 270) (except for side marker lamps). 1 Bulb socket for turn signal l...

384 Practical hints Replacing bulbs High beam/ high beam flasher bulbs 왘 Press ends of headlamp cover tab to-gether and remove high beam head-lamp cover 2 . 왘 Pull the electrical connector off. 왘 Turn locking mechanism 5 counter- clockwise and take out the bulb. 왘 Insert the new bulb so that the bas...

385 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to posi-tion M ( 컄 page 123). 왘 Open the trunk ( 컄 page 107). Tail lamp unit 1 Backup lamp 2 Turn signal lamp 3 Driver’s side...

386 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing wiper blades 왘 Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 1 . 왘 Turn combination switch to wiper setting II ( 컄 page 53). 왘 With wiper arms in the vertical position, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 . 왘 Fold the wiper arm forward unti...

387 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing wiper blades 왘 Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it locks in place. 왘 Rotate the wiper blade into a position parallel to the wiper arm. 왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper when ...

388 Practical hints Flat tire Your SL 65 AMG is be equipped with a TIREFIT kit. Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers. 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead po-siti...

389 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Foreign objects (e.g. screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. 왘 Take TIREFIT, the sticker, and the elec-tric air pump out of the trunk. 왘 Attach the sticker where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instrument cluster. 1 TIREFIT container 2 Flap ...

391 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 After attaining a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar), press 0 on electric air pump switch 8 . The electric air pump should now be switched off. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the ignition to position 0 ( 컄 page 36). or 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( 컄 pa...

392 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 After driving vehicle for an initial 10 minutes, check tire inflation pres-sure using the pressure gauge on the air pump. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to obtain a new TIREFIT kit. 왘 Bring used TIREFIT materials to an au-thorized Merce...

393 Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the spare wheel Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described ( 컄 page 388). 왘 Turn spare wheel bracket counter-clockwise to loosen. 왘 Take the spare wheel out of the trunk. Lifting the vehicle 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels...

394 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-proximately one full turn with wrench). The jack support tubes are located behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings. 1 Jack support tube cover (except SL 55 AMG, SL...

396 Practical hints Flat tire Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-move. 왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit. 왘 Remove the remaining bolts. 왘 Remove the wheel. Mounting the new wheel 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and whee...

397 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Inflating the spare tire 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the trunk ( 컄 page 372). 1 Flap 2 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent screw 3 Union nut 4 Electrical plug 왘 Open flap 1 on air pump...

399 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...

400 Practical hints Flat tire Replacing jack support tube cover 왘 Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge of the tube opening. 왘 Applying even pressure, press cover until it snaps into place. Be careful not to damage the locking tabs or clamp the plastic retaining strap.

401 Practical hints Batteries 왔 Batteries For more information on batteries, see “Battery” ( 컄 page 277). Your vehicle is equipped with two batteries: 앫 The starter battery 앫 The battery for electrical consumers (consumer battery), located in the trunk The starter battery is located on the right-han...

403 Practical hints Batteries Disconnecting the batteries 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to position P . 왘 Close the retractable hardtop ( 컄 page 196). 왘 Turn off the engine ( 컄 page 58). 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. or 왘 Vehicles wi...

404 Practical hints Batteries 왘 Unhook the luggage cover in the trunk. 왘 Remove the trunk floor. The battery for electrical consumers is located in the right hand area of the trunk ( 컄 page 372). 왘 Use the 10 mm open-end wrench from the vehicle tool kit to disconnect the negative lead from negative ...

405 Practical hints Batteries Reconnecting the batteries 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Install starter battery in the designated location in the engine compartment. 왘 Install consumer battery in the desig-nated location in the trunk. 왘 Attach supports and brackets. 왘 Tighten support and bra...

406 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 convert-er are cold. 앫 Do not start the engine if th...

408 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 vehi-cle may be towed with all wheels on the g...

409 Practical hints Towing the vehicle ! To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft be dis-connected at the rear axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage. Warning! G If circumstances require towing the vehic...

410 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Warning! G The brake system requires electrical power to operate. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys-tem operation and switch it into its emer-gency operation mode. To brake, the driver must then apply signific...

411 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing towing eye bolt Front of vehicle 1 Cover on right side of front bumper. To remove cover: 왘 Press mark on cover 1 in direction of arrow. 왘 Lift cover 1 off to reveal threaded hole for towing eye bolt. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit ...

412 Practical hints Fuses The fuses in your vehicle serve to interrupt the power supply to electrical device that are malfunctioning. This helps to prevent damage to other vehicle electronics. The following aids are available to help you replace fuses. They are located in the trunk with the vehicle ...

415 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

416 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...

417 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...

418 Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label(includes Paintwork code) 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (below right rear storage compart-ment) 3 Engine number (engraved on engine) 4 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 5 Emission control information label, includes both fed...

420 Technical data Engine Model SL 500 (230.475) 1 SL 600 (230.476) 1 Engine 113 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 12 Bore 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.23 in (82.00 mm) Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) Total piston di...

422 Technical data Rims and tires Only use tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Other tires and rims can have detrimental effects, such as 앫 Poor handling characteristics 앫 Increased noise 앫 Increased fuel consumption ! More...

423 Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires 17" tires 18" tires SL 500* SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8 1 / 2 J x 17 H2 - - - Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) - - - Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/45 R17 98W - - - Winter tires (radial-ply tires) 255/45 R17 102V XL or Ex...

424 Technical data Rims and tires 19" tires SL 500* SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) - - - 8 1 / 2 J x 19 EH2 Wheel offset - - - 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) - - - - Winter tires (radial-ply tires) - - - 255/35 R19 96V XL or Extra Load M+S 1 1 Must not be used wit...

425 Technical data Rims and tires Mixed size tires SL 500 SL 500 (Sport Package*) SL 600 Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 8 1 / 2 J x 18 H2 8 1 / 2 J x 18 H2 8 1 / 2 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.38 in (35 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) 255/40 R18 95W 255/40 R18 95W 255...

427 Technical data Rims and tires Spare wheel SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG Rim 6 B x 17 H2 6 B x 18 6 B x 18 Wheel offset 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.98 in (25 mm) 0.98 in (25 mm) Collapsible tire 185/60-17 93P 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains. 175/55-18 91P 1 175/55-18 91P 1 i The SL 65 AMG does not have a s...

428 Technical data Electrical system Model SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 A 14 V/180 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW 12 V/1.7 kW Battery Starter battery 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah 12 V/35 Ah Battery for electrical con...

429 Technical data Main dimensions 왔 Main dimensions Model SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Overall vehicle length 178.5 in (4 535 mm) 178.5 in (4 535 mm) 178.5 in (4 535 mm) 178.5 in (4 535 mm) Overall vehicle length when opening/closing hardtop 185.4 in (4 709 mm) 185.4 in (4 709 mm) 185.4 in (4 ...

430 Technical data Weights Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)

431 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only products tested and approved by Mercedes Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-vice Products pamphlet, or inq...

433 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 re-quired for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) ...

434 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements Only use premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num-ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M) / 2). This is also...

435 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufac-turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso-line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon depos-its. After an extended ...

438 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield and headlamp washer system Both the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The windshield and headlamp washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 7.4 US qt (7 l). 왘 Refill t...

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