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Anti-theft systems

Remove the key from the ignition lock.

Press button

Indicator lamp

flashes briefly.

Lock the vehicle using the key. On vehicles

with KEYLESS GO*, the locking button on

the door handle/boot lid can also be used.
The interior motion sensor remains deacti-

vated until the vehicle is unlocked and

locked again.

Safety

* optional

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Summary of Contents for SL 2008

Page 1: ...taken into account as Mercedes Benz constantly updates their vehicles to the state of the art and introduces changes in design and equipment Please therefore note that this PDF document in no way repl...

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Page 4: ...nd therefore reserves the right to introduce changes in design equipment and technical features at any time You cannot therefore base any claims on the data illustrations or descrip tions in this manu...

Page 5: ...15 At a glance 19 Safety 39 Controls 63 Operation 173 Practical advice 199 Technical data 285 Contents 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 2 Dateiname 6515_3089_02_...

Page 6: ...ribution 150 Setting the airflow 151 Setting the air vents 149 Setting the temperature 148 Switching the residual heat func tion on off 153 see Climate control AIRSCARF neck level heating 76 Antifreez...

Page 7: ...ystem Display message 216 217 218 Parking brake 98 SBCTM brake system 57 Bulb Changing 261 263 Cornering light 262 Licence plate lamp 264 Main beam headlamps 262 Parking lamp 262 Rear foglamp 263 Reve...

Page 8: ...ing on board com puter 119 Interior lighting on board com puter 120 Digital speedometer 111 Setting the unit on board com puter 118 Dipped beam Display message 220 Dipped beam headlamps Symmetrical 19...

Page 9: ...Engine Display message 225 Running irregularly 245 Starting problems 244 Starting with KEYLESS GO 96 Starting with the key 95 Technical data 290 Engine diagnostic warning lamp 237 Engine electronics 2...

Page 10: ...ramming the remote control 169 Gear indicator on board computer 111 Gearshift program Manual 102 104 SETUP on board computer 111 Genuine Mercedes Benz parts 286 Glass roof Roller sunblind 159 Glove co...

Page 11: ...y setting 64 65 Loss 251 Malfunction 251 Modifying the programming 64 Opening the roof 155 KEYLESS GO 65 Button 73 Changing the battery 259 Checking the battery 259 Closing the boot lid automatically...

Page 12: ...113 Distronic 132 DVD 115 Message memory 115 Navigation 115 Resetting to factory settings 116 Settings 116 Standard display 110 Submenu overview 116 Telephone 123 Trip computer 122 TV 114 Message see...

Page 13: ...ktronic 142 Parking brake 98 Display message 216 Parking lamps Display message 223 Parking position Exterior mirror on the front passenger side 81 Parktronic 142 Activating deactivating 144 Malfunctio...

Page 14: ...137 Display message 212 SBCTM brake system 57 Activation Deactivation 58 Malfunction 242 Notes on driving 58 Seat Adjusting 74 Correct driver s seat position 86 Storing settings 82 Seat belt Fastening...

Page 15: ...heel gearshift paddles 102 Stowage compartment 161 Armrest under 162 Door 163 Glove compartment 161 Locking unlocking 162 Rear 163 Stowage compartments Overview 36 Stowage space Cup holder 159 Display...

Page 16: ...Display message 209 210 211 225 Table see Fuel filler flap 175 see Tyre pressure Tyre pressure loss warning system 185 Tyre pressure monitor Warning lamp 238 Tyres Direction of rotation 183 General n...

Page 17: ...leaning the windscreen 196 Side windows 93 Windscreen Cleaning 196 Windscreen washer fluid 306 Topping up 181 Windscreen washer fluid reservoir 181 306 Windscreen washer reservoir Capacity 306 Windscr...

Page 18: ...rsonal driving style RDo not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine RDo not warm up the engine when the vehicle is stationary RDrive carefully and maintain a safe dis tance from the ve...

Page 19: ...op G Risk of accident A heavy impact to the underbody tyres or wheels for example when bottoming out on rough terrain or driving over an obstacle at high speed could damage your vehicle As a result yo...

Page 20: ...regulations RNational road traffic licensing regulations G Risk of injury Various warning stickers are affixed to your vehicle Their purpose is to draw your atten tion and the attention of others to v...

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Page 22: ...lti function steering wheel 30 Centre console 31 Overhead control panel 33 Door control panel 34 Stowage compartments 36 At a glance 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 S...

Page 23: ...Exterior view 20 Exterior view At a glance 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 20 Dateiname 6515_3089_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 24: ...of 159 7 Demisting the windscreen 151 Cleaning the windows 196 8 Windscreen wipers 92 9 Opening the bonnet 176 Engine oil 178 Coolant 180 Vehicle battery 276 a Front lights 261 b Headlamp cleaning sys...

Page 25: ...Cockpit 22 Cockpit Cockpit left hand drive vehicles At a glance 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 22 Dateiname 6515_3089_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 26: ...g instructions b 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp 43 c Locks unlocks the stow age compartments 161 d Overhead control panel 33 e Glove compartment 161 f Centre console 31 g Ignition lock 73 h Horn...

Page 27: ...Cockpit 24 Cockpit right hand drive vehicles At a glance 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 24 Dateiname 6515_3089_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 28: ...luster 26 b Right gearshift paddle shift up 102 c Linguatronic lever see separate operating instruc tions d Cleans the headlamps 90 e Light switch 87 f Door control panel 34 g Opens closes the side wi...

Page 29: ...strument cluster 26 Instrument cluster Instrument cluster kilometres At a glance 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 26 Dateiname 6515_3089_02_buchblock pdf preflig...

Page 30: ...89 Engine diagnostics warning lamp 237 C Roll over bar warning lamp 237 ABS warning lamp 233 1 SRS warning lamp 235 Seat belt warning lamp 238 Function Page X Tyre pressure warn ing lamp 238 6 Multi...

Page 31: ...Instrument cluster 28 Instrument cluster miles At a glance 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 28 Dateiname 6515_3089_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 32: ...89 Engine diagnostics warning lamp 237 C Roll over bar warning lamp 237 ABS warning lamp 233 1 SRS warning lamp 235 Seat belt warning lamp 238 Function Page X Tyre pressure warn ing lamp 238 6 Multi...

Page 33: ...scroll forward and back in a menu 109 In the Audio TV DVD menu selects a stored sta tion an audio track or a video scene 113 In the Telephone menu switches to the phone book and selects a name or phon...

Page 34: ...7 Opens closes the roof 154 Roll over bar buttons 46 8 Deactivates the interior motion sensor 61 9 Sets the vehicle level 140 Function Page a Deactivates activates ESP 54 b Distronic sets the speci f...

Page 35: ...centre and side air vents 149 5 Operates COMAND see separate operating instruc tions 109 6 Cup holder right 159 7 KEYLESS GO button 73 8 Ashtray 165 Function Page 9 Operates the automatic air conditi...

Page 36: ...X To switch the right hand reading lamp on off 92 4 To switch the interior lighting on off 91 5 Rear view mirror 80 6 Transmitter buttons for the garage door opener 169 7 To switch automatic interior...

Page 37: ...at exterior mirrors and steer ing wheel 82 4 Switches AIRSCARF on off 76 5 Adjusts seat heating 77 Adjusts seat ventilation 77 6 Adjusts the seat 74 7 Opens the boot lid 68 Closes the boot lid 70 At a...

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Page 39: ...Stowage compartments 36 Stowage compartments At a glance 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 36 Dateiname 6515_3089_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 40: ...Boot separator 156 7 Side stowage compartment in the boot 8 Stowage compartment in the rear compartment 163 Function Page 9 Stowage compartment in the door 163 a Stowage compartment with fire extingu...

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Page 42: ...39 Occupant safety 40 Driving safety systems 53 Anti theft systems 59 Safety 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 39 Dateiname 6515_3089_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 43: ...ection if the seat belt is worn correctly because Rthe seat belt helps to keep the vehicle occupant in the best position in relation to the airbag Rfor example in a head on collision the seat belt can...

Page 44: ...hop Triggering of belt tensioners belt force limiters and airbags In the event of a collision the sensor in the airbag control unit evaluates important phys ical data such as duration direction and fo...

Page 45: ...re affected and the necessary deceleration does not occur Conversely airbags may be deployed even though the vehicle suffers only minor deformations This is the case if for example very rigid vehicle...

Page 46: ...he seat belts Observe the following notes to reduce the risk of serious or even fatal injury if an air bag is deployed Rall vehicle occupants in particular preg nant women must wear their seat belt co...

Page 47: ...an airbag deploys a small amount of powder is released The powder may cause short term breathing difficulties to persons suffering from asthma or other pulmonary conditions In order to prevent potenti...

Page 48: ...event of an accident and would have to be replaced Head thorax airbags Head thorax airbags are intended to offer additional protection for the head and thorax when deployed However they do not protec...

Page 49: ...oll over bar is not exten ded automatically in the event of an acci dent if systems identify a risk of the vehicle overturning sideways You or other vehicle occupants could be injured seriously or eve...

Page 50: ...and the child could be burned by them If a child opens a door the child or other persons could be injured as a result The child could get out and be injured in the process or be injured by a passing v...

Page 51: ...system Only use child restraint systems with their original covers Only replace damaged cov ers with genuine Mercedes Benz covers For safety reasons you should only use child restraint systems which...

Page 52: ...F warn ing lamp does not light up when the child restraint system is fitted the front passenger front airbag has not been disa bled If the front passenger front airbag is deployed the child could be s...

Page 53: ...is also possible that the5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp will not light up briefly if you turn the key in the ignition lock to position 2 Suitable positioning of the child restraint system Weight...

Page 54: ...Daimler order num ber Automatic child seat recognition Group 0 up to 10 kg Up to approximately 9 months Britax R mer BABY SAFE PLUS8 E1 03 301146 A 000 970 10 00 Yes Group 0 up to 13 kg Up to approxi...

Page 55: ...970 16 00 No9 Group II III 15 to 36 kg Between approximately 3 and 12 years Britax R mer KID8 E1 03 301148 A 000 970 12 00 Yes A 000 970 17 00 No9 8 Move the front passenger seat to the foremost posit...

Page 56: ...do not lock when you brake This allows you to continue steering the vehi cle when braking ABS works from a speed of about 8 km h upwards regardless of road surface condi tions ABS works on slippery s...

Page 57: ...d traction i e power transmission between tyres and the road surface If ESP detects that the vehicle is deviating from the direction desired by the driver one or more wheels are braked to stabilise th...

Page 58: ...ilise the vehi cle if the vehicle starts to skid or a wheel starts to spin If you deactivate ESP RESP no longer improves driving stability Rengine torque is not limited and the drive wheels are able t...

Page 59: ...is still activated RESP still provides support when you brake firmly i If ESP Sport is activated and one or more wheels start to spin the v warning lamp in the instrument cluster flashes ESP only sta...

Page 60: ...activate briefly press button 1 The v and warning lamps in the instrument cluster go out The message ESP On appears in the multi function dis play SBC brake system The SBCTM brake system combines a h...

Page 61: ...system for test purposes The brake calliper pis tons are forced out which can result in crush injuries Brake fluid may escape which can result in acid burns The SBCTM brake system must be deacti vated...

Page 62: ...rom being started without the correct key Activating the immobiliser X With the key remove the key from the ignition lock X With KEYLESS GO press the KEYLESS GO button on the selector lever The engine...

Page 63: ...side for example Priming tow away protection X Lock the vehicle using the key On vehicles with KEYLESS GO the locking button on the door handle boot lid can also be used Tow away protection is primed...

Page 64: ...primed if the roof is open You can use the on board computer to change the settings so that the interior motion sensor is primed even when the roof is open Y page 121 i You should always close the ro...

Page 65: ...g the key On vehicles with KEYLESS GO the locking button on the door handle boot lid can also be used The interior motion sensor remains deacti vated until the vehicle is unlocked and locked again Saf...

Page 66: ...ide windows 93 Driving and parking 95 Automatic transmission 98 Instrument cluster 105 On board computer 106 Driving systems 124 Air conditioning 144 Opening closing the roof 154 Loading and stowing 1...

Page 67: ...can also open and close the roof with the key Y page 155 i When you unlock the vehicle the SBC brake system is activated Factory settings X To unlock centrally press the k but ton The turn signals fl...

Page 68: ...Rthe stowage compartment under the arm rest Rthe stowage compartments in the rear If you pull on the handle of the boot lid only the boot of your vehicle is unlocked When starting the engine and whils...

Page 69: ...at side opens slightly When the door is closed the side window closes again The side windows will not open or close if the battery is discharged or if the side windows have iced up It will not then be...

Page 70: ...me trap ped when closing the boot lid If there is a danger of being trapped press the boot lock Do not activate the power closing function by tampering with the lock mechanism You could otherwise inju...

Page 71: ...is activated Automatic locking feature The vehicle will lock automatically once you have pulled away You can switch off the automatic locking function via the on board computer Y page 120 i The vehic...

Page 72: ...e the roof Closing from the outside G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped as you close the boot lid i Do not leave the key in the boot You could otherwise lock yourself out 1 Rece...

Page 73: ...tion X Remove the emergency key element Boot vehicles with remote boot lid closing feature The remote boot lid closing feature opens and closes the boot lid automatically You can stop the automatic op...

Page 74: ...of injury Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to make sure that nobody can become trap ped Press the closing button in the boot lid again or press the i button on the key to halt the closing proce...

Page 75: ...f injury Monitor the boot lid closing procedure to make sure that nobody can become trap ped Release the remote operating button to stop the closing procedure 1 Remote operating button 2 Indicator lam...

Page 76: ...S GO button the KEYLESS GO key must be in the vehicle i If there is a key in the ignition lock it has priority over the KEYLESS GO function 1 KEYLESS GO button If KEYLESS GO button 1 has not yet been...

Page 77: ...objects in the footwell or behind the seats Otherwise you could damage the seats and the objects i The head restraints cannot be removed Adjusting the seat electrically 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat...

Page 78: ...he seat If there is a risk of someone becoming trapped press the button again or press the seat adjustment switch on the door Make sure that there are no containers in the cup holder and no objects in...

Page 79: ...od lateral sup port X Press switch 2 to the left or right The lateral support is either increased or reduced Massage function The massage function helps you to prevent muscle tension on long journeys...

Page 80: ...lation level you have selec ted 1 Seat ventilation X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X To switch on press button 1 repeatedly until the required ventilation level is...

Page 81: ...y until all the indicator lamps go out Steering wheel Points to remember G Risk of injury The electrically adjustable steering wheel can be adjusted when the key is removed from the ignition lock Ther...

Page 82: ...ally to the position previously set when the key is inserted into the ignition lock with the driver s door closed G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped when you activate the easy...

Page 83: ...tton X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Press button 2 for the right hand exterior mirror or button 1 for the left hand exte rior mirror X Press adjustment button 3...

Page 84: ...is switched on and incident light from headlamps strikes the sen sor in the rear view mirror The mirrors do not go into anti dazzle mode if reverse gear is engaged or the interior lighting is switche...

Page 85: ...r mirror on the front passenger side moves back to its original position Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 10 km h Rabout ten seconds after you have disen gaged reverse gear Rif you press button 1 for...

Page 86: ...n the stored posi tion i The setting procedure is interrupted as soon as you release the storage position switch Seat belts Wearing seat belts Seat belts are the most effective means of restraining th...

Page 87: ...er s installation instructions when fitting the child restraint system RDo not secure any objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is also being used by one of the vehicle s occupants G Risk of injur...

Page 88: ...cluster reminds you that all occupants should fasten their seat belts The seat belt warning lamp may light up continuously or it may flash Additionally there may be a warning tone The seat belt warnin...

Page 89: ...justed properly Y page 74 Make sure that Ryou are as far away from the driver s front airbag as possible Ryou are sitting in a normal upright posi tion Ryou can fasten the seat belt properly Ryou have...

Page 90: ...icence plate and instru ment lighting B Dipped beam headlamps or main beam headlamps Foglamps Rear foglamp i The exterior lighting automatically switches off when you remove the key from the ignition...

Page 91: ...switched on automatically when the engine is running When the parking lamp or dipped beam headlamps are switched on the indicator lamp next to the light switch lights up Front foglamps Rear foglamp G...

Page 92: ...am headlamps 2 Headlamp flasher Main beam headlamps X Make sure that the key is in position 2 of the ignition lock or that the engine is run ning X Turn the light switch to B or U12 X To switch on pre...

Page 93: ...ights are on and the engine is running When you switch off the ignition the automatic head lamp cleaning system is reset and counting is resumed from 0 Intelligent Light System The Intelligent Light S...

Page 94: ...ff the indicator lamp The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time The cornering light will go out after a maxi mum of three minutes Motorway mode Motorway mode optimises the illumination of the...

Page 95: ...e minutes Manual control Interior lighting X To switch on off press the button i The setting applies simultaneously to the boot lighting If you leave the boot lid open the boot lighting goes out autom...

Page 96: ...III Switching off the windscreen wipers X Turn the combination switch to position 0 Side windows Opening closing the side windows G Risk of injury Make sure that nobody can become trap ped between th...

Page 97: ...from the ignition lock it is still possible to operate the windows until the driver s or front passenger door is opened but for no longer than five minutes Opening closing the front side win dows i T...

Page 98: ...slightly Resetting the windows Each side window must be reset if the battery was disconnected or discharged X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X Pull the switch upwards unt...

Page 99: ...soon as the engine is running Starting the engine with KEYLESS GO G Risk of injury Your vehicle can be started using a valid KEYLESS GO key For this reason children should never be left unsupervised...

Page 100: ...ector lever lock released X Depress the brake pedal and hold it down X Pull the parking brake release handle to release the parking brake X Move the selector lever to position D or R i Wait until the...

Page 101: ...Using the key X Turn the key to position 0 Y page 73 in the ignition lock and remove it The immobiliser is activated Using KEYLESS GO X Press and hold the KEYLESS GO button Y page 73 The engine stops...

Page 102: ...is locked in position P Reverse gear Only move the selector lever to R when the vehicle is stationary Neutral Releasing the brakes will allow you to move the vehicle freely e g to push it or tow it D...

Page 103: ...e or more gears Shift ranges When the selector lever is in position D it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range for the automatic transmission X Briefly press the selector lever to the...

Page 104: ...ter shift times M For manual gearshifting RS RACE START i RS cannot be selected during normal driv ing For further information on RACE START see Y page 138 Only turn program selector 1 when the select...

Page 105: ...the vehicle could skid X Pull left hand paddle 1 The automatic transmission shifts down to the next gear If you are not driving in man ual gearshift program M the shift range will be restricted i When...

Page 106: ...f the rev coun ter There is otherwise a risk of engine damage X Shift up a gear if the colour in the display changes to red and UP appears in the rev counter Downshifting G Risk of accident Do not cha...

Page 107: ...until S or C appears in the display Upshifting X Briefly press the selector lever to the right towards D or X Pull the right hand steering wheel gearshift paddle Y page 102 The automatic transmission...

Page 108: ...ps display messages or system failures Handling characteristics may be affected Adapt your driving style and speed accordingly Immediately consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessa...

Page 109: ...may be icy especially in wooded areas or on bridges even if tem peratures are just above freezing point The vehicle could skid if you fail to adapt your driving style You should therefore always adap...

Page 110: ...lect a stored sta tion an audio track or a video scene In the Telephone menu switches to the phone book and selects a name or phone number j k Press and hold in the Audio TV DVD menu to select the nex...

Page 111: ...f submenus Y page 116 The number of menus depends on the equip ment in your vehicle Multi function display The multi function display shows you values and settings as well as any display messages that...

Page 112: ...On board computer 109 Menus and submenus Controls 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 109 Z Dateiname 6515_3089_02_buchblock pdf preflight...

Page 113: ...tistics Y page 122 RRange Y page 123 9 Telephone menu Y page 123 This is what the displays look like when you scroll through the menus The generic terms in the table overview are intended to help you...

Page 114: ...r button to select the AMG menu 1 Engine oil temperature 2 Gear indicator 3 Upshift instruction In the manual gearshift program the menu is displayed in red when the engine reaches the overrevving ran...

Page 115: ...When you turn the key to position 2 or 3 and then press the button timing is continued Storing the lap time and starting a new lap It is possible to store a maximum of nine laps X Press the button to...

Page 116: ...ap evaluation appears Each lap is shown in a separate submenu The fastest lap is indicated by flashing sym bol 1 1 Lap 2 Lap time 3 Top speed during lap 4 Average lap speed 5 Lap length X Press the j...

Page 117: ...se the or button to select the Audio TV DVD menu X To select next previous track briefly press the j or k button X To select a track from the track list rapid scrolling press and hold the j or k butto...

Page 118: ...e guidance and the distance to your destina tion Distronic menu You can see the current Distronic settings in the Distronic menu Y page 127 i Menu overview see Y page 109 Message memory menu Previous...

Page 119: ...ons not all functions are reset permanent Speedtronic can only be set in the Vehicle submenu The Headlamp mode function in the Lighting submenu is only reset if the vehicle is stationary X Press the o...

Page 120: ...ng delayed switch off Y page 120 RIntelligent Light System Y page 120 Vehicle submenu Rpermanent Speedtronic Y page 136 Rautomatic locking feature Y page 120 Rinterior motion sensor Y page 121 Conveni...

Page 121: ...not available X Press or to select the Set tings menu X Press the j button to select submenus X Press the or button to select the Inst cluster submenu X Press the j button to select Select display X...

Page 122: ...s the j or button to select a different display Activating or deactivating the exterior lighting delayed switch off Using the Headlamps delayed switch off function you can set whether the exterior lig...

Page 123: ...hen you activate the Intelligent Light System you activate the following functions Rmotorway mode Ractive light function Rextended range foglamps X Press or to select the Set tings menu X Press the j...

Page 124: ...secured in a child restraint system The children could open the driver s door and thereby unintention ally activate the easy entry exit feature and become trapped X Press or to select the Set tings m...

Page 125: ...n statistics are reset key in position 0 of the ignition lock or removed The values will not be reset if you turn the key to position 1 or 2 during this time Consumption statistics from the last reset...

Page 126: ...conditions cause an acci dent and injure yourself and others i Menu overview see Y page 109 Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Switch on the mobile phone and COMAND see the separa...

Page 127: ...not wish to make a call press the t button Redialling The on board computer stores the last phone numbers which were dialled X Press the or button to select the Telephone menu X Press the s button to...

Page 128: ...e control is only an aid designed to assist driving You are responsible for the vehicle s speed and for braking in good time G Risk of accident Do not use cruise control Rin road and traffic condition...

Page 129: ...he gradient evens out Cruise control maintains the stored speed on downhill gradients by automatically applying the brakes To select the current or last stored speed G Risk of accident Only select a s...

Page 130: ...r a warning tone You will see the Cruise con trol off message in the multi function dis play of the speedometer for approximately five seconds i The last speed stored is cleared when you switch off th...

Page 131: ...red or icy The wheels could lose their grip under braking or acceleration The vehi cle could start to skid Rif the sensors are dirty or there is poor visibility e g due to snow rain or fog Distance co...

Page 132: ...position P R or N Rfor two minutes after the engine is started X Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed X Briefly press the cruise control lever up 1 or down 4 X Remove your foot from the acceler...

Page 133: ...er towards you 3 X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Distronic is activated and accepts the cur rent speed if it is activated for the first time or adjusts the vehicle s speed to the last sp...

Page 134: ...to maintain the correct distance to the vehicle and to avoid a collision G Risk of accident Be especially observant of traffic condi tions when the E DTR warning lamp in the speedometer lights up or a...

Page 135: ...ator displaying current dis tance to the vehicle in front 3 Specified minimum distance to the vehi cle in front adjustable 4 Own vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning function Distronic acti...

Page 136: ...move the selector lever to N while driv ing If Distronic is deactivated you will hear a warning tone You will see the DTR off mes sage in the multi function display for approx imately five seconds Tip...

Page 137: ...ing constant slight pedal pressure This causes the brake system to overheat increases the braking distance and can lead to the brakes failing completely G Risk of accident Do not change down for addit...

Page 138: ...Only use Speedtronic when you do not have to accelerate suddenly to a speed higher than the stored limit speed allows You could otherwise cause an accident You can only exceed the limit speed stored i...

Page 139: ...our current speed does not differ by more than 20 km h from the stored speed You will hear a warning tone if this is the case G Risk of accident It is not possible to deactivate variable Speedtronic b...

Page 140: ...rake again quickly until SBC H appears in the multi function dis play SBC Hold is activated You can release the brake pedal 1 SBC Hold is activated G Risk of accident The vehicle s brakes are applied...

Page 141: ...ked until SBC HOLD is deactivated i If the ignition has been switched off the engine cannot be started again until SBC Hold has been deactivated If SBC Hold is activated and has a system fault or ther...

Page 142: ...active message RACE START is deactivated when the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 50 km h Drive program S is activated ESP Sport remains activated i If RACE START is used repeatedly in a shor...

Page 143: ...1 Use of snow chains Approx 25 mm 25 mm at most One on Height 2 Very uneven roads Approx 50 mm 50 mm at most Both on i The change is so slight that you may not notice any difference Only use height 1...

Page 144: ...the suspension tuning SL 63 AMG 1 To select the suspension tuning 2 To store AMG settings X Make sure that the engine is running If indicator lamp 1 is not lit X Press button 1 Button 1 lights up red...

Page 145: ...the distance between your vehicle and an object Parktronic is automatically activated when you switch on the ignition and release the parking brake Parktronic is deactivated at speeds above 18 km h I...

Page 146: ...he rear area is loca ted below the draught stop in the rear wall of the rear compartment Front area warning display 1 Left hand side of the vehicle 2 Right hand side of the vehicle The warning display...

Page 147: ...weather is warm ventilate the vehicle for a brief period This will speed up the cooling process and the desired interior temperature will be reached more quickly i The integrated filter filters out mo...

Page 148: ...mmendation Notes 1 Display for air distribution left Y page 150 2 y Demists the windscreen i Only use the demisting function until the wind screen is clear again Y page 151 Controls 230_AKB 5 4 en GB...

Page 149: ...Set the temperature to 22 Y page 148 8 9 Activates deactivates cooling with air dehumidifi cation i Switch on the air conditioning with air dehumidifica tion function The indicator lamp in the 9 butt...

Page 150: ...Y page 145 The indicator lamp in the button goes out or X Press the U button The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode or X Press the y button...

Page 151: ...e desired temperature X To activate press the U button The indicator lamp in the U button comes on Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated X To deactivate press the U button The indicator...

Page 152: ...ing the centre air vents Centre air vents 1 Fixed centre air vent 2 Swivelling centre air vent right 3 Thumbwheel for centre air vents 4 Swivelling centre air vent left X To open close the swivelling...

Page 153: ...RF vent You can adjust the blower output of the AIR SCARF vents using the AIRSCARF button Y page 76 Setting the air distribution The air distribution can be set individually for the driver s and front...

Page 154: ...ffect again The cooling with air dehu midification function remains on Air recir culation mode remains deactivated or X Press the U button The indicator lamp in the y button goes out Airflow and air d...

Page 155: ...rom observing the traffic conditions thereby causing an accident X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button comes on...

Page 156: ...f It is possible to make use of the residual heat of the engine to continue heating the station ary vehicle for up to 30 minutes after the engine has been switched off The heating time depends on the...

Page 157: ...our vehicle When opening and closing the roof make sure that Rthere is sufficient upward clearance as the roof swings upwards Rthere is sufficient clearance behind the vehicle as the boot lid swings b...

Page 158: ...til the soft top has been fully retracted into the boot and the Vario roof in operation message disappears from the multi function display With the key G Risk of injury When opening or closing the roo...

Page 159: ...jects on or in front of the boot separator Rnot place any objects on the cover behind the roll over bars Rnot allow the load to push up the boot separator Closed boot separator 1 Boot separator 2 Zipp...

Page 160: ...Lift boot separator 1 out of the boot com pletely Fitting the boot separator Ensure that the end of the material is stored in front of the material fastening before fitting It could otherwise be dam...

Page 161: ...it on the roll over bar 1 Lateral guide X Push the draught stop into the roll over bar on both sides as far as it will go so that both lateral guides 1 reach under the roll over bar Make sure that the...

Page 162: ...hining through the glass roof 1 Catches 2 Handle Closing X Push the roller blind forwards by handle 2 Opening X Push catches 1 together and pull the roller blind back Loading and stowing Cup holder G...

Page 163: ...ns and drive with particular care if the roof is laden Mercedes Benz recommends that you only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles This helps to prevent...

Page 164: ...Swing boot floor 4 up by loop 3 X Pull hook with Velcro attachment 2 off the underside of boot floor 4 X Attach hook with Velcro attachment 2 to boot separator 1 by its handle Stowage compartments G...

Page 165: ...s can only be unlocked using the emergency key element not the key or KEY LESS GO Y page 255 To unlock To lock separately X To lock insert the emergency key element Y page 255 in the lock and turn to...

Page 166: ...2 folds upwards Luggage compartment in the rear G Risk of injury Secure all items of luggage in the rear using the luggage tensioning straps Unsecured items of luggage could otherwise cause injury wh...

Page 167: ...that nobody can become trap ped If there is a risk of entrapment press the switch again The loading aid stops immediately You can only raise the roof if boot separator 2 is closed and the boot is ope...

Page 168: ...r to the side X Slide the sun visor forwards and back as required Ashtray 1 Cover 2 Sliding knob X To open lightly press the bottom of the cover 1 The ashtray opens Removing the insert G Risk of accid...

Page 169: ...are currently driving regarding operating mobile communica tions equipment in a vehicle If it is permitted by law to operate commu nications equipment while the vehicle is in motion you must only do s...

Page 170: ...not attempt to remove the mobile phone and the telephone bracket together You could otherwise damage the mobile phone bracket X Remove the cover of the aerial plug from the back of the mobile phone an...

Page 171: ...ff For the name enter CALLID and for the num ber enter a 0 or a 1 Entering 0 will prevent the telephone number from being sent entering 1 will allow it to be sent For information on how to create a ph...

Page 172: ...k and or compatible products is available from Rany Mercedes Benz Service Centre Rthe HomeLink hotline 0 08000 466 354 65 free of charge or 49 0 6839 907 277 at a charge Rthe internet www homelink com...

Page 173: ...did not flash rapidly before this X Release the transmitter buttons on the integrated and portable remote controls X Repeat the programming procedure At the same time change the distance between the g...

Page 174: ...floormats are used and that the floormats are properly secured The floormats must be secured at all times using retainers and studs Before you drive off make sure that the floormats are secure and re...

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Page 176: ...eren tial lock 174 Refuelling 175 Engine compartment 176 Tyres and wheels 182 Winter driving 189 Driving tips 190 Driving abroad 193 Service 193 Care 194 Operation 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2...

Page 177: ...onal driving tips for AMG vehicles RDo not drive faster than 140 km h for the first 1 500 km ROnly bring the engine up to a maximum speed of 4 500 rpm for a brief period i You should also observe thes...

Page 178: ...l filler flap is to the rear on the right 1 To open the fuel filler flap 2 To insert the fuel cap 3 Tyre pressure table 4 Fuel type X To open press the fuel filler flap in the direction of arrow 1 The...

Page 179: ...able you may also use standard unleaded petrol 91 RON 82 5 MON However using this fuel results in considerably higher petrol consumption and significantly reduced per formance Avoid driving at full th...

Page 180: ...f the ignition lock before open ing the bonnet The bonnet release lever is located in the driver s footwell 1 Bonnet release lever X Pull bonnet release lever 1 The bonnet is released Make sure that t...

Page 181: ...stick is used to check the engine oil level Y page 179 X Make sure that the key is in position 2 in the ignition lock Y page 73 X Press the j or k button to select the Measurement correct only if vehi...

Page 182: ...measuring i If you wish to cancel the measurement press the k or j button on the multi function steering wheel Using the oil dipstick Example of a vehicle with a petrol engine SL 350 1 Oil dipstick 2...

Page 183: ...n 70 C You could otherwise be scalded by escaping hot coolant Coolant consists of water and antifreeze cor rosion inhibitor Only check the coolant level when the vehicle is on a level surface and the...

Page 184: ...mes and smoking are prohibited when windscreen washer concentrate is being handled Use Ra windscreen washer fluid additive such as MB Summerwash to prevent smearing for temperatures above freez ing Ra...

Page 185: ...ed tyres As a result Mercedes Benz cannot guarantee vehicle safety if retreaded tyres are fitted Do not fit used tyres if you have no information about their previous usage G Risk of accident If wheel...

Page 186: ...aracteristics If you find no signs of dam age have the wheels and tyres examined at a specialist workshop for example at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre RWhen parking your vehicle make sure that the ty...

Page 187: ...isk of accident Tyre pressure that is either too high or too low has a negative effect on the vehicle s driving safety which could lead you to cause an accident You should therefore regularly check th...

Page 188: ...warn you of a sudden loss of pressure e g if the tyre is penetrated by a foreign object In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by braking care fully Do not make any sud...

Page 189: ...l the restart X Press the button or X Wait until the message Restart Run Flat Indicator Yes Cancel disappears The tyre pressure values stored at the last restart will continue to be monitored Checking...

Page 190: ...ressure monitor In most cases the tyre pressure monitor will automatically detect the new reference val ues e g if you have Rchanged the tyre pressure Rchanged the wheels or tyres Rfitted new wheels o...

Page 191: ...only use wheel bolts of the correct size which have been approved for Mercedes Benz vehicles The wear patterns on the front and rear tyres differ depending on the operating conditions Interchange the...

Page 192: ...ng permanent Speedtronic20 to the maxi mum permissible speed for the winter tyres Y page 136 Once you have fitted the winter tyres X Check the tyre pressures Y page 184 X Restart the tyre pressure mon...

Page 193: ...u should drive particularly carefully on slip pery road surfaces Avoid sudden accelera tion steering and braking manoeuvres If the vehicle threatens to skid or cannot be stopped when moving at low spe...

Page 194: ...brakes when brak ing for the first time You must brake harder You must therefore maintain a greater dis tance from the vehicle in front Brake firmly after driving on a wet road This way the brake dis...

Page 195: ...our speed on wet or icy roads to achieve the same road safety Otherwise you could cause an accident Pay particular attention to the road condi tions at temperatures around freezing point If ice has fo...

Page 196: ...es with headlamps that can be switched over have the headlamps switched over at a qualified specialist work shop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre G Risk of accident Have your headlamps switched back...

Page 197: ...service information The 9 or service symbol and the service due date are displayed Care Notes on care Regular and proper care maintains the value of your vehicle i It is advisable to use Mercedes Benz...

Page 198: ...t in an automatic car wash Make sure that the automatic car wash is suitable for the size of the vehicle Fold in the exterior mirrors before the vehicle is washed There is otherwise a risk of dam age...

Page 199: ...us leading to wiper noise Cleaning the windows Do not use dry cloths abrasive products solvents or cleaning agents containing sol vents to clean the inside of the windows Clean the insides of the wind...

Page 200: ...come soaked For leather care you should use leather care foam A 001 986 59 71 10 You can purchase this from any Mercedes Benz Service Centre RClean artificial leather covers with a cloth moistened wit...

Page 201: ...e the surfaces Cleaning Parktronic The sensors are located in the front and rear bumpers 1 Parktronic sensors in the left hand side of the front bumper X Clean sensors 1 in the bumper with water car s...

Page 202: ...gency 255 Changing the batteries 258 Changing the bulbs 259 Replacing the wiper blades 264 Flat tyre 266 Battery 276 Towing and tow starting 280 Fuses 283 Practical advice 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott V...

Page 203: ...n a stowage space under the luggage compartment floor G Risk of injury The jack is designed only to raise and hold the vehicle for a short time while a wheel is being changed If you are carrying out w...

Page 204: ...rench underneath the spare wheel Fire extinguisher i Have the fire extinguisher refilled after each use and checked every one or two years Otherwise it may fail in an emer gency Observe the legal requ...

Page 205: ...ne The multi function display shows high priority display messages in red In the following tables these display messages are printed in red Please respond in accordance with the dis play messages and...

Page 206: ...edied Use the buttons on the multi function steer ing wheel X Use the j or k button to select another display The on board computer saves certain dis play messages in the message memory Y page 115 Tex...

Page 207: ...ot continue driving under any circumstan ces X Consult a qualified specialist workshop ABC Malfunction Stop car The display mes sage is shown con tinuously ABC is faulty X Do not exceed a maximum spee...

Page 208: ...to function normally but without the func tions listed above X Carefully drive a short distance at a speed above 20 km h If the display message disappears ABS ESP BAS and hill start assist SL 63 AMG...

Page 209: ...ed Y page 127 or X Check the activation conditions for Dis tronic Y page 129 DTR override Distronic is no longer controlling the speed of the vehicle X Ease off the accelerator pedal DISTRONIC inopera...

Page 210: ...ation Rthe radar sensor system has not detec ted any vehicles or stationary objects e g traffic signs for a long time Rthe system has overheated Distronic becomes available again and the dis play mes...

Page 211: ...cle stationary turn the steering wheel to full lock in both directions in order to reset ESP If the display message does not disappear after several attempts X Drive on carefully X Visit a qualified s...

Page 212: ...ine cannot be started X Move the selector lever to P The engine can be started again No Service Your vehicle is outside of the GSM net work provider transmitter receiver range X Wait until the operati...

Page 213: ...minutes of driving Tyre pressure monitor Wheel sensor miss ing The tyre pressure monitor is not receiv ing signals from one or more wheels because Ra wheel without a suitable wheel sensor is fitted e...

Page 214: ...g manoeuvres Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Check the tyres X Check the tyre pressure and correct it if nec essary Y page 184 X Repair or change the faulty wheel as necessary Y...

Page 215: ...e X Release the parking brake X Switch off all consumers not required SBC HOLD can be reactivated as soon as the on board electrical system voltage is sufficient SBC H SBC Hold inopera tive See Owner...

Page 216: ...not be able to protect you or others as intended Always have maintenance work carried out at a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the wo...

Page 217: ...with KEYLESS GO at least one door is open while depressing the locking button on the door handle X Close the doors D The cooling fan for the coolant is faulty X If the coolant temperature is less tha...

Page 218: ...ecialist workshop X If it is not damaged have the vehicle checked immediately at a qualified specialist workshop X Observe the additional SBCTM brake system messages in the multi function display Y pa...

Page 219: ...alist work shop 2 Brake wear The brake pads linings have reached their wear limit X Have the brake pads linings replaced as soon as possible at a qualified specialist workshop 3 Check brake fluid leve...

Page 220: ...brake X Consult the nearest qualified specialist work shop 3 Service brake Con sult workshop There is a malfunction The SBCTM brake system continues to operate normally X Visit a qualified specialist...

Page 221: ...dients Select a lower gear for this purpose X Continue driving carefully to allow the airflow to cool the brakes 3 Brake immediately A malfunction has occurred with SBC Hold activated The horn may als...

Page 222: ...temperature gauge X If the temperature increases again visit a quali fied specialist workshop immediately D Coolant Stop car turn engine off The poly V belt may have torn X Stop the vehicle Pay atten...

Page 223: ...Right hand corner ing light The left hand and or right hand cornering lamp is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 259 Dipped beam left or Dipped beam right The right hand or left hand dipped beam headlam...

Page 224: ...mirror The turn signal in the left hand or right hand exterior mirror is faulty This mes sage will only appear if all LEDs have failed X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Turn signal front left B...

Page 225: ...beam left or Main beam right The left hand or right hand main beam headlamp is faulty X Replace the bulb Y page 259 Intelligent Light System inoperative The Intelligent Light System is faulty The ligh...

Page 226: ...eft hand or right hand foglamp is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Rear foglamp left or Rear foglamp right The left hand or right hand rear foglamp is faulty X Visit a qualified speciali...

Page 227: ...st Y page 162 N Engine oil level Check level Vehicles with an oil dipstick the engine oil level has dropped to a critical level X Check the engine oil level Y page 178 and top up the engine oil if nec...

Page 228: ...Engine oil level cannot be measured Vehicles without an oil dipstick the meas uring system is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Consult workshop One or more electronic systems are unable...

Page 229: ...he corrected tyre pressure H Please correct the tyre pressure Vehicles with a tyre pressure monitor the pressure of at least one tyre is too low or there is a significant discrepancy between the tyre...

Page 230: ...ected in vehicle The KEYLESS GO key has been detected in the vehicle during locking X Remove the KEYLESS GO key from the vehi cle I Remove key You have left the key in the ignition lock X Remove the k...

Page 231: ...been automatically deployed and you have attempted to open or close the roof X Manually extend the roll over bar until you hear it engage Y page 46 X Open or close the roof Y page 154 K Vario roof Op...

Page 232: ...f automatically for safety rea sons You can open and close the roof again after approximately ten minutes X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Repeat the opening or closing procedure W Top...

Page 233: ...use consequence Suggested solutions One or all of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button are flashing There is insufficient voltage because too many consumers are switched on The seat vent...

Page 234: ...rear window heating button is flashing The rear window heat ing has switched itself off prema turely or cannot be switched on There is insufficient voltage because too many consumers are switched on...

Page 235: ...passenger seat e g RNotebooks RMobile phones RCards with transponders e g ski passes or access passes If the 5 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning lamp is still lit X Visit a qualified specialist workshop T...

Page 236: ...ding lamps interior lighting etc X Visit a qualified specialist workshop as soon as possible E The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion G Risk of accident The distance to...

Page 237: ...ESP will not stabilise the vehicle if it starts to skid or if a wheel starts to spin X Reactivate ESP Exceptions Y page 55 X Adapt your driving style to suit the road and weather conditions v SL 63 AM...

Page 238: ...it a qualified specialist workshop immediately 3 The red brake system warning lamp comes on while you are driving You will also hear a warning tone You are driving with the parking brake applied X Rel...

Page 239: ...cooled sufficiently X Make sure that the airflow to the radiator is not blocked e g by snow slush or ice X If the coolant temperature is less than 120 you can continue driving to the nearest qualifie...

Page 240: ...hop The yellow engine diagnos tics warning lamp comes on while the engine is run ning There may be a malfunction Rin the fuel injection system Rin the exhaust system Rin the ignition system The emissi...

Page 241: ...iver and front passenger to fasten their seat belts X Fasten your seat belt Y page 83 After the engine starts you will hear a warning tone for up to 6 seconds22 G Risk of injury The driver s seat belt...

Page 242: ...tone ceases G Risk of injury There are objects on the front passenger seat and you are driv ing faster than 25 km h or have briefly driven faster than 25 km h X Remove the objects from the front pass...

Page 243: ...applied X Release the parking brake You hear a warning tone You did not switch off the lights when leaving the vehicle X Turn the light switch to M or U or X If the rear foglamp is switched on press...

Page 244: ...ly X Remove the ignition key Do not restart the engine under any circumstances The leaking fuel creates a risk of fire or explosion X Consult a qualified specialist workshop You are unable to determin...

Page 245: ...travel return to normal The brake pedal resistance is lower than usual and the pedal travel longer G Risk of accident The SBC brake system is run ning in emergency mode X Observe the additional messa...

Page 246: ...ck immediately and remove it X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The fuel filler flap cannot be opened The fuel filler flap is not released X...

Page 247: ...ttery If the engine does not start after several attempts X Consult a qualified specialist workshop The engine will not start You can not hear the starter motor oper ating The on board voltage is too...

Page 248: ...too low The coolant is too hot and the engine is no longer being cooled suffi ciently X Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and the coolant to cool down X Check the coolant level Y page 180...

Page 249: ...possible to shift into 2nd gear and reverse gear X Stop the vehicle X Move the selector lever to P X Turn the key to position 0 in the ignition lock X Wait at least 10 seconds before restarting the en...

Page 250: ...shop Only the red segments in the Parktronic warning display are lit Parktronic is deactivated after approximately 20 seconds The Parktronic sensors are dirty or there is interference X Clean the Park...

Page 251: ...consequence Suggested solutions The windscreen wipers are jam med Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windscreen wiper movement The wiper motor has been deactivated X For safety reasons...

Page 252: ...e roof was opened and closed several times in succession The roof drive was automatically deactivated You can open or close the roof again after about ten minutes X Switch the ignition off and then on...

Page 253: ...nsequence Suggested solutions An exterior mirror has been pushed out of position Vehicles with exterior mirrors that cannot be folded in out electri cally X Push the mirror into the correct position m...

Page 254: ...he vehicle using the emergency key element Y page 255 X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop The battery charge indicator lamp of the key does not go on during the test The key batt...

Page 255: ...Y page 276 X Start the engine The on board voltage is too low X Switch off non essential consumers e g seat heating or interior lighting and try to turn the key again If this does not work X Check the...

Page 256: ...lace them if necessary Y page 259 There is a fault with KEYLESS GO X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the key To do this point the tip of the key at the driver s door ha...

Page 257: ...the KEYLESS GO key in the ignition lock You have lost the KEYLESS GO key X Have the KEYLESS GO key cancelled at a Mercedes Benz Service Centre X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers X I...

Page 258: ...side the vehicle Releasing and removing the emergency key element 1 Release catch 2 Emergency key element X Push release catch 1 in the direction of the arrow and at the same time remove emergency ke...

Page 259: ...ive vehicles turn the emergency key element anti clockwise X Turn the emergency key element back and remove it X Check whether the doors and the boot lid are locked Opening closing the boot To unlock...

Page 260: ...the edge i With the roof open the boot lid can only be closed if the roof has been lowered Y page 164 Unlocking the stowage compart ments If the interior stowage compartments can no longer be unlocke...

Page 261: ...ckwise by a quarter of a turn once the roof has been lowered completely Do not fasten the screw too tightly X Put the cover back on the boot floor X Place the inner floor back in the boot X Visit a sp...

Page 262: ...changing bulbs Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of vehicle safety You must therefore make sure that all bulbs function correctly at all times G Risk of injury Bulbs and lamps can be very hot Yo...

Page 263: ...he vehicle Overview Front bulbs Bulb Type 1 Additional turn signal lamp LEDs23 2 Turn signal PY 24 W23 3 Dipped beam headlamps D1S 35 W24 4 Main beam headlamp H7 55 W Side lamp park ing lamp W 5 W Blu...

Page 264: ...ghts before changing a bulb ROnly hold bulbs with a clean lint free cloth RDo not work with wet or greasy fingers RIf the new bulb still does not light up con sult a qualified specialist workshop e g...

Page 265: ...X Pull out bulb holder 2 X Align housing cover 1 and turn it clock wise Changing the bulbs in the side lamps and parking lamps X Switch off the lights X Open the bonnet X Turn housing cover 1 anti clo...

Page 266: ...ide trim panel 2 X To close insert side trim panel 2 and turn catch 1 90 in the opposite direction to the arrow Right hand side trim panel Right hand side trim panel 1 Securing lug 2 Side trim panel X...

Page 267: ...hten screws 1 Replacing the wiper blades G Risk of accident The windscreen will not longer be properly wiped if the wiper blades are worn This could prevent you from observing the traffic conditions t...

Page 268: ...rs to position II Y page 93 on the combination switch X Press the KEYLESS GO button repeatedly until the windscreen wipers start X When the wiper arms have reached a ver tical position press the KEYLE...

Page 269: ...the TIREFIT kit to seal small punctures particularly those in the tyre tread You can use TIREFIT in outdoor temperatures down to 20 C G Risk of accident In the following situations your safety is at p...

Page 270: ...ly RDo not inhale TIREFIT fumes i If TIREFIT leaks out allow it to dry It can then be removed like a layer of film If you get TIREFIT on your clothing have it cleaned as soon as possible with perchlor...

Page 271: ...re is inflated i First TIREFIT is pumped into the tyre The pressure can briefly rise to around 5 bar Do not switch off the electric pump dur ing this phase X Let the electric pump run for five minutes...

Page 272: ...the neces sary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz rec ommends that you use a Mercedes Benz Service Centre for this purpose In particu lar work relevant to safe...

Page 273: ...fety or on safety related systems must be car ried out at a qualified specialist workshop Preparing the vehicle X Prepare the vehicle as described Y page 266 X Place the wheels in the straight ahead p...

Page 274: ...the jack remove any dirt that may have collected in the jacking points The jacking sockets are located behind the wheel housings of the front wheels and in front of the wheel housings of the rear whe...

Page 275: ...ot drive the vehicle any further Consult a qualified specialist workshop which has the necessary specialist knowledge and tools to carry out the work required Mercedes Benz recommends that you use a M...

Page 276: ...rom the valve on the tyre X Screw union nut 5 on air hose 4 onto the valve X Insert plug 3 into the cigarette lighter socket Y page 166 or into a 12V socket in your vehicle Y page 166 X Make sure that...

Page 277: ...the lugs do not break off and that the plastic retainer strap is not trapped X Pack the faulty wheel in the protective film included with the collapsible emergency spare wheel and transport the wheel...

Page 278: ...stacles i e kerbs potholes and driving off road This is particularly the case when the vehicle is heavily laden The maximum permissible distance that can be driven in run flat mode depends to a large...

Page 279: ...te Do not dispose of batteries with the house hold rubbish Dispose of defective batteries in an environmentally responsible manner Take them to a Mercedes Benz Service Centre or to a special collectio...

Page 280: ...ct will not be avail able Greater braking force will then be required and the brake pedal travel will be longer If necessary depress the brake pedal with maximum force Ryou can no longer turn the key...

Page 281: ...gases which escape from the battery Do not lean over the battery during the charging process G Risk of injury Battery acid is caustic Avoid contact with the skin eyes or clothing Only charge the inst...

Page 282: ...the jump starting pro cedure for the battery in the engine com partment Do not use a rapid charging device to start the engine G Risk of injury There is a risk of acid burns when jump starting a vehic...

Page 283: ...e Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be turned in the ignition lock If this is the case the steering is locked and the vehicle can not be steered If you tow or tow start another vehicle its weig...

Page 284: ...ed RThe ignition must be switched off if you are towing the vehicle with the front rear axle raised Intervention by ESP could other wise damage the brake system RBefore towing the vehicle make sure th...

Page 285: ...brake is being tested on a dynamometer Intervention by ESP could otherwise damage the brake system X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock X Move the selector lever to N Removing the towing...

Page 286: ...Otherwise components or sys tems could be damaged G Risk of accident The SBCTM brake system requires an elec trical power supply If there is a disruption to the power supply or a malfunction in the v...

Page 287: ...to position 3 The cover must be fitted correctly and the slide must be at the j symbol Moisture or soiling could otherwise impair the oper ation of the fuses X Close the bonnet Y page 177 Practical ad...

Page 288: ...lates 288 Engine 290 Performance 291 Tyres and wheels 292 Vehicle dimensions 298 Vehicle weights 299 Service products and capacities 300 Frequencies for garage door open ers 307 Technical data 230_AKB...

Page 289: ...general operating permit This is the case if Rthey cause a change of the vehicle type from that for which the vehicle s general operating permit was granted Rother road users could be endangered Rthe...

Page 290: ...wish to install two way radios in the vehicle you must obtain formal approval Mercedes Benz approves the installation of two way radios if such equipment is installed professionally and a low reflect...

Page 291: ...ay be invalidated EU Directive 95 54 EC Automotive EMC directive Vehicle identification plates Vehicle identification plate with vehi cle identification number VIN and paint code number The vehicle id...

Page 292: ...age compartment 2 Bulkhead 3 Vehicle identification number VIN X Open stowage compartment 1 Y page 163 X Remove bulkhead 2 Vehicle identification number VIN 3 is found on the metal bars above the floo...

Page 293: ...Nm 360 Nm 530 Nm 830 Nm 630 Nm 1 000 Nm At engine speed 2 500 5 000 rpm 4 900 rpm 2 800 4 800 rpm 1 900 3 500 rpm 5 200 rpm 2 000 4 000 rpm Number of cylinders 6 6 8 12 8 12 Displacement 2 996 cm3 3...

Page 294: ...km h 250 km h 250 km h Acceleration from 0 to 100 km h SL 280 SL 350 SL 500 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG Acceleration 7 8 seconds 6 2 seconds 5 4 seconds 4 5 seconds 4 6 seconds 4 2 seconds Technical da...

Page 295: ...erties e g winter tyres i A TIREFIT kit is available from any quali fied specialist workshop e g a Mercedes Benz Service Centre If you fit tyres other than those tested and recommended by Mercedes Ben...

Page 296: ...res28 29 255 40 R18 95V M S MOExtended 255 40 R18 95V M S MOExtended Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 35 8 5J x 18 H2 ET 35 28 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in combination with the ty...

Page 297: ...96V XL M S Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 30 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 30 30 Tyres with run flat characteristics and only in combination with the tyre pressure loss warning or tyre pressure monitor activate...

Page 298: ...2 ET 40 9 5J x 18 H2 ET 40 19 Front axle Summer tyres 255 35 ZR19 96Y XL MO1 255 35 ZR19 96Y XL MO1 Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 35 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 35 Rear axle Summer tyres33 285 30 ZR19 98Y XL...

Page 299: ...Y XL MO1 Light alloy wheels 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 31 9 5J x 19 H2 ET 31 AMG equipment All models 19 Front axle Summer tyres 255 35 ZR 19 96Y XL MO1 Light alloy wheels 8 5J x 19 H2 ET 30 Rear axle Summer tyr...

Page 300: ...AMG Performance Package SL 65 AMG 17 Collapsible emer gency spare wheel 36 Tyres 185 60 17 93P Tyre pressure 2 8 bar Wheels 6B x 17 H2 ET 25 18 Collapsible emer gency spare wheel 36 Tyres 175 55 18 9...

Page 301: ...hicle width includ ing exterior mirrors 2 069 mm 2 069 mm 2 069 mm 2 069 mm 2 069 mm Vehicle height Max when operating roof 1 317 mm 1 698 mm 1 317 mm 1 698 mm 1 298 mm 1 677 mm 1 298 mm 1 677 mm 1 29...

Page 302: ...accordance with EC directive 1 825 kg 1 825 kg 1 910 kg 2 045 kg 1 970 kg 2 120 kg Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight 2 110 kg 2 120 kg 2 205 kg 2 320 kg 2 225 kg 2 385 kg Maximum permissible fr...

Page 303: ...Service Centre G Risk of injury When handling storing and disposing of any service products please observe the relevant regulations as you could other wise endanger yourself and others Keep service pr...

Page 304: ...E OF CONFORM ITY These documents are supplied when the vehicle is delivered Do not use any special additives as they can cause malfunctions and engine dam age Damage resulting from the use of such add...

Page 305: ...ions these values may differ SL 280 SL 350 SL 500 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG Urban 13 5 l 100 km 14 3 l 100 km 18 1 l 100 km 21 3 l 100 km 21 4 l 100 km 23 4 l 100 km Extra urban 7 0 l 100 km 7 4 l 10...

Page 306: ...L 280 SL 350 SL 500 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG MB Sheet Number 229 3 229 5 229 5 229 537 229 537 i In the event that the Rengine oil brand Rgrade MB sheet number RSAE classification viscosity of the o...

Page 307: ...oling system will not be sufficiently protected from corrosion and the boiling point will be too low If antifreeze corrosion inhibitor is present in the correct concentration the boiling point of the...

Page 308: ...ities 305 has been approved by Mercedes Benz and observe the recommended mixing ratios Technical data 230_AKB 5 4 en GB bjanott Version 2 9 6 2008 04 08T15 09 54 02 00 Seite 305 Z Dateiname 6515_3089_...

Page 309: ...pplied hard e g when driving downhill This would impair braking efficiency Have the brake fluid renewed every two years with a brake fluid that has been approved by Mercedes Benz and have this confirm...

Page 310: ...ncies for garage door openers Country Radio registration number MHz frequency range Egypt W KLE 17 08 March 06 27 30 40 418 433 868 Andorra 20 July 27 30 40 433 868 Australia 28 June 27 30 40 433 868...

Page 311: ...Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE10668 13 May 05 27 30 40 433 868 Gibraltar Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE13 May 05 UK 27 40 418 433 868 Greece Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE11409...

Page 312: ...05 27 40 433 868 Croatia SDR 224 06 27 40 433 868 Kuwait 5 October 2005 27 30 40 418 433 868 Latvia 2920 O M 2006 26 April 06 27 40 433 868 Lebanon Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE 27 4 1B 1609...

Page 313: ...ay 05 27 40 433 868 Austria Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE18 May 05 27 40 433 868 Poland Article 6 of Directive 1999 5 EC R TTE21 April 05 27 40 433 868 Portugal ANCOM S08399 05 27 40 433 868...

Page 314: ...5 000445 2005 000446 2005 000447 2005 27 40 433 868 South Africa 11 October 2005 27 40 433 Syria 279 4 14 05 March 06 Czech Republic General Licence GL 30 R 2000 Reg No 844 13 May 05 27 40 433 Hungary...

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