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Order no. P231 0181 13 Part no. 231 584 61 02 Edition B2019

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Operator's

Manual

Summary of Contents for SL 450 2019

Page 1: ...the vehicle s Operator s Manual you can obtain the complete multi media system Supplement from your authorized Mercedes Benz Center Digital form via the Internet You can find the Operator s Manual on...

Page 2: ...brands are reg istered trademarks of Zagat Survey LLC In this Operator s Manual you will find the fol lowing symbols G WARNING Warning notes make you aware of dangers which could pose a threat to you...

Page 3: ...s pass all documents on to the new owner Your Operator s Manual Digital form inside the vehicle The Digital Operator s Manual provides comprehensive and specifically adapted information on your vehicl...

Page 4: ...97 Steering wheel 103 Mirrors 105 Memory function 107 Lights and windshield wipers 109 Exterior lighting 109 Interior lighting 112 Replacing bulbs 113 Windshield wipers 113 Climate control 116 Overvi...

Page 5: ...d tow starting 288 Fuses 290 Wheels and tires 293 Important safety notes 293 Operation 293 Winter operation 295 Tire pressure 296 Loading the vehicle 303 All about wheels and tires 306 Changing a whee...

Page 6: ...ntrol except Mercedes AMG Vehicles Display message 221 Active Body Control Mercedes AMG Vehicles Display message 221 Active Brake Assist Activating or deactivating 198 Display message 211 Function not...

Page 7: ...r vents 123 Setting the side air vents 123 Switching AIRSCARF on off 102 Air conditioning system see Climate control AIRSCARF Switching on off 102 AIRSCARF vents Setting the blower output 124 Alarm AT...

Page 8: ...shifting 141 Oil temperature on board com puter Mercedes AMG vehicles 202 Overview 134 Problem malfunction 144 Pulling away 128 Selector lever 134 Starting the engine 128 Steering wheel paddle shifter...

Page 9: ...g Automatic locking on board computer 201 Locking unlocking SmartKey 74 Child Restraint system 58 Child seat Forward facing restraint system 59 On the front passenger seat 59 Rearward facing restraint...

Page 10: ...ruise control lever 154 Deactivating 155 Display message 226 Driving system 154 Function notes 154 Important safety notes 154 Setting a speed 155 Storing and maintaining current speed 154 Cup holder C...

Page 11: ...on 63 EBD electronic brake force dis tribution 69 ESP Electronic Stability Pro gram 65 Important safety information 60 Overview 60 STEER CONTROL 72 Driving system Active Body Control ABC except Merced...

Page 12: ...Check Engine warning lamp 239 Display message 218 ECO start stop function 129 Engine number 321 Irregular running 131 Jump starting 285 Overview 269 Starting problems 131 Starting the engine with the...

Page 13: ...ty notes 322 Problem malfunction 146 Refueling 144 Tank content reserve fuel 322 Fuel filler flap Opening 145 Fuel level Calling up the range on board computer 193 Fuel tank Capacity 322 Problem malfu...

Page 14: ...or lighting Automatic control 113 Delayed switch off on board computer 201 Reading lamp 112 Setting the brightness of the ambient lighting on board com puter 200 iPod see also Digital Operator s Man u...

Page 15: ...110 Luggage cover see Trunk partition M M S tires 295 MAGIC SKY CONTROL 94 Malfunction message see Display messages Matte finish cleaning instruc tions 273 Mechanical key Function notes 76 General not...

Page 16: ...55 Resetting triggered 55 Notes on breaking in a new vehi cle 125 O Occupant Classification System OCS Conditions 48 Faults 51 Operation 48 Self test 50 Occupant safety Air bags 45 Automatic measures...

Page 17: ...PARKTRONIC Deactivating activating 174 Important safety notes 172 Problems malfunctions 175 Sensor range 173 Warning display 174 Parking brake Applying automatically 148 Applying or releasing manuall...

Page 18: ...e 33 Important safety notes 144 Refueling process 145 see Fuel Remote control Programming garage door opener 260 Replacing bulbs General notes 113 Reporting safety defects 29 Rescue card 29 Reserve fu...

Page 19: ...aning instructions 275 Service menu on board com puter 199 Service message see ASSYST PLUS Service products Brake fluid 324 Coolant engine 324 Engine oil 323 Fuel 322 Important safety notes 321 Refrig...

Page 20: ...EER CON TROL see STEER CONTROL Steering wheel Adjusting electrically 103 Button overview 34 Buttons on board computer 191 Important safety notes 103 Storing settings memory func tion 107 Steering whee...

Page 21: ...299 Not reached TIREFIT 281 Notes 298 Reached TIREFIT 281 Recommended 296 Tire pressure monitor Checking the tire pressure elec tronically 301 Function notes 299 General notes 299 Important safety not...

Page 22: ...s 306 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards definition 311 Wear indicator definition 313 Wheel and tire combination 318 Wheel rim definition 311 see Flat tire Tow starting Emergency engine starting 2...

Page 23: ...long period 149 Pulling away 128 Raising 314 REACH Regulation 28 Reporting problems 29 Securing from rolling away 314 Tow starting 288 Towing away 288 Transporting 290 Unlocking in an emergency 81 Un...

Page 24: ...16 Storing 313 Tightening torque 317 Wheel size tire size 318 Wind screen Electrical wind screen 94 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defrosting 120 Windshield washer fluid see Windshield washer sys...

Page 25: ...activa ted for safety reasons while driving Operation Calling up the Digital Operator s Manual X Press the button in the center con sole The overview relating to the vehicle appears X Select the Opera...

Page 26: ...intain a safe dis tance from the vehicle in front Ravoid frequent sudden acceleration and braking Rchange gear in good time and use each gear only up to of its maximum engine speed Rswitch off the eng...

Page 27: ...tant documents and should be kept in the vehicle Service and vehicle operation Warranty The implied warranty for your vehicle applies in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions in the Servic...

Page 28: ...e and Warranty booklet Canada You will find both in your vehicle lit erature portfolio Change of address or change of own ership In the event of a change of address please send us the Notification of...

Page 29: ...speed bump or a pothole in the road Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or parts of the chassis In situations like this the body the under body chassis parts wheels or tires could be damaged withou...

Page 30: ...ualified specialist workshop An authorized Mercedes Benz Center is a qualified specialist workshop It has the neces sary specialist knowledge tools and qualifica tions to correctly carry out the work...

Page 31: ...Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about...

Page 32: ...th COMAND or Mercedes me connect additional data about the vehicle s operation the use of the vehicle in certain situations and the location of the vehicle is compiled through COMAND or the Mercedes m...

Page 33: ...n include responses to subpoenas by law enforcement by federal state or local govern ment in connection with or arising out of liti gation involving MBUSA or its subsidiaries and affiliates or as requ...

Page 34: ...Instrument cluster 33 B Parking Assist PARKTRONIC warning display 172 C Overhead control panel 38 Function Page D Climate control systems 116 E Ignition lock 126 Start Stop button 126 F Cruise contro...

Page 35: ...dicator lamps M SPORT handling mode in Mercedes AMG vehicles 238 R This indicator lamp has no function N This indicator lamp has no function Check Engine 239 h Tire pressure monitor 242 6 Restraint sy...

Page 36: ...ches to the redial mem ory Function Page Selects a menu 191 9 Selects a submenu or scrolls through lists 191 a Confirms a selection 191 Hides display messages 205 Back 191 Switches off the Voice Con t...

Page 37: ...Hazard warning lamps 111 C 4 5 Indicator lamp 48 D ESP except Mercedes AMG vehicles 66 ECO start stop button Mercedes AMG vehicles 129 i In vehicles with the COMAND multimedia system you can find fur...

Page 38: ...ompartment with Media Interface Cigarette lighter 249 E Selects park position 136 Function Page F ECO start stop button 129 G Activates the driving dynam ics display 168 H Adjusts the vehicle level ve...

Page 39: ...loses the side win dows 88 C Extends retracts the wind screen 94 D Stowage compartment with Media Interface Cigarette lighter 249 Function Page E Selects park position 136 F DYNAMIC SELECT controller...

Page 40: ...Switches the auto matic interior lighting con trol on off 112 A p Switches the right hand reading lamp on off 112 Function Page B MB Info call button 258 C G Emergency call SOS button 256 D Rear view...

Page 41: ...5 Stores seat exterior mirror and steering column adjust ment settings 107 w Adjusts the front passenger seat from the driver s seat 99 Function Page A o Opens closes the trunk lid 85 B 7Z Adjusts the...

Page 42: ...ection for vehicle occupants in the event of an accident For example if in the event of an accident the protection offered by the seat belt is sufficient the air bags are not deployed When an acci den...

Page 43: ...the front passenger front air bag is able to deploy in the event of an accident RPASSENGER AIR BAG OFF lights up the front passenger front air bag is deactivated It will then not be deployed in the e...

Page 44: ...heir seat belts before starting the journey G WARNING If the seat belt is not worn correctly it can not perform its intended protective function An incorrectly fastened seat belt can also cause injuri...

Page 45: ...must observe the fol lowing notes to ensure a properly worn seat belt can provide full protection Also make sure that all vehicle occupants are always wearing the seat belt correctly while the vehi c...

Page 46: ...function integrated into PRE SAFE With this function the driver s and front passenger seat belts are adjusted to the upper body of the vehicle occupant The seat belt strap will slightly tighten if Rth...

Page 47: ...properly before beginning your journey Always make sure that the seat is in an almost upright position The center of the head restraint must support the head at about eye level RMove the driver s and...

Page 48: ...s an increased risk of injury Never modify the doors or parts of the doors Always have work on the doors or door paneling carried out at a qualified spe cialist workshop Front air bags Do not place he...

Page 49: ...is engaged in the belt buckle of the front passenger seat If the belt tongue is engaged in the belt buckle the side impact air bag on the front passenger side deploys if an appropriate acci dent situa...

Page 50: ...gle of the seat backrest and the head restraint position accordingly Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function correctly Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation and ope...

Page 51: ...ld restraint system on the front passenger seat You can find more information on OCS under Problems with the Occupant Classification System Y page 51 G WARNING If you secure a child in a forward facin...

Page 52: ...workshop Mercedes Benz recom mends that you use an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for this purpose For safety reasons Mercedes Benz recom mends that you only use seat accessories that have been appro...

Page 53: ...child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front passenger seat The backrest of the forward facing child restraint system must as far as possible be resting on the back rest of...

Page 54: ...int system make sure that the seat belt is tight Do not pull the seat belt tight using the front passenger seat adjustment This could result in the seat belt and the child restraint system being pulle...

Page 55: ...and are unable to perform their intended protective function This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury Have pyrotechnically triggered Emergency Tensioning Devices replaced immediate...

Page 56: ...ation of air bag deployment The vehicle can be deformed considerably without an air bag being deployed This is the case if only parts which are relatively easily deformed are affected and the rate of...

Page 57: ...ve been triggered by the fact that they have moved forwards and can no longer be adjusted Mercedes Benz recommends that you have the NECK PRO head restraints checked for functionality at a qualified s...

Page 58: ...SAFE PLUS will not apply the brakes Function PRE SAFE PLUS intervenes in certain situa tions if the radar sensor system detects an imminent head on or rear end collision PRE SAFE PLUS takes the follow...

Page 59: ...ild restraint system There is a risk of injury If you leave the vehicle taking the child with you always ensure that the child restraint system is not exposed to direct sunlight Protect it with a blan...

Page 60: ...restraint system manufacturer s installation instructions and the notes on use Please ensure that the base of the child restraint system is always resting completely on the seat cushion Never place o...

Page 61: ...page 41 is the front passenger front air bag deactiva ted Always observe the child restraint system manufacturer s installation and operating instructions Forward facing child restraint system If you...

Page 62: ...pths etc in the Wheels and tires section Y page 293 In wintry driving conditions always use winter tires M S tires and if necessary snow chains Only in this way will the driving safety systems describ...

Page 63: ...ith cross traffic function to assist you when driving the radar sensor sys tem and the camera system must be opera tional The sensor system and camera system help Brake Assist with cross traffic funct...

Page 64: ...pedestrian as a person due to special clothing or other objects a pedestrian is concealed by other objects the typical outline of a person is not dis tinguishable from the background Following damage...

Page 65: ...the brake yourself in a critical situation Adaptive Brake Assist of the Active Brake Assist system supports you Important safety notes In particular the detection of obstacles can be impaired if Rthe...

Page 66: ...unction can detect obsta cles that are in the path of your vehicle for an extended period of time Up to a speed of approximately 44 mph 70 km h the distance warning function can also react to stationa...

Page 67: ...Brake Assist may not intervene in all critical conditions There is a risk of an accident Always pay careful attention to the traffic situation and be ready to brake Always adapt your speed to suit th...

Page 68: ...dent Exercise caution when continuing to drive Have ESP checked at a qualified specialist workshop When towing the vehicle with the rear axle raised observe the notes on ESP Y page 290 If the ESP OFF...

Page 69: ...automatically when the driver wants to pull away again ESP remains in its previously selected status e g if ESP was deactivated before the engine was automatically switched off Deactivating activatin...

Page 70: ...Important safety notes i Observe the Important safety notes sec tion Y page 60 You can select between the following states of ESP RESP is activated RSPORT handling mode is activated RESP is deactivate...

Page 71: ...er limited and the drive wheels are able to spin RESP still provides support when you brake firmly Characteristics when ESP is deactiva ted If ESP is deactivated and one or more wheels start to spin t...

Page 72: ...estrians in the path of your vehicle can be detected Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function detects pedestrians using typical characteris tics such as body contours and the posture of a perso...

Page 73: ...to the path of the vehicle the camera system no longer recognizes a pedestrian as a person due to special clothing or other objects a pedestrian is concealed by other objects the typical outline of a...

Page 74: ...ng force to the steering wheel in the direction required for vehicle stabiliza tion This steering assistance is provided in particu lar if Rboth right wheels or both left wheels are on a wet or slippe...

Page 75: ...lock The alarm is stopped X To stop the alarm using KEYLESS GO grasp the outside door handle The Smart Key must be outside the vehicle The alarm is stopped or X Press the Start Stop button on the dash...

Page 76: ...icinity of powerful electrical installations Do not keep the SmartKey Rwith electronic devices e g a mobile phone or another SmartKey Rwith metallic objects e g coins or metal foil Rinside metallic ob...

Page 77: ...ing If you do not intend to use a SmartKey for an extended period of time you can deactivate the KEYLESS GO function of the key The SmartKey will then use very little power thereby conserving battery...

Page 78: ...ng the vehicle Y page 81 Inserting the mechanical key X Push mechanical key completely into the SmartKey until it engages and release catch is back in its basic position SmartKey battery Important saf...

Page 79: ...Y page 76 X Press mechanical key into the SmartKey opening in the direction of the arrow until battery compartment cover opens Do not hold battery compartment cover closed while doing so X Remove bat...

Page 80: ...ock the vehicle using KEYLESS GO KEYLESS GO was deactivated X Reactivate KEYLESS GO Y page 74 The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Check the SmartKey battery Y page 77 and replace...

Page 81: ...rful source of radio waves X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock You have lost a Smart Key X Have the SmartKey deactivated at a qualified specialist work shop X Report the loss i...

Page 82: ...door is closed the side window closes again Centrally locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside For example you can unlock the fro...

Page 83: ...trunk lid closed Unlocking locking the driver s door using the mechanical key i If you want to centrally lock the vehicle using the mechanical key begin by pressing the locking button for the interior...

Page 84: ...e luggage or loads in the trunk Trunk lid reversing feature The trunk lid is equipped with an automatic reversing feature It reacts if a solid object obstructs or restricts the trunk lid during the cl...

Page 85: ...can be found in the Vehicle data section Y page 326 Opening automatically You can automatically open the trunk lid using the trunk lid handle X If the trunk lid is unlocked pull the trunk lid handle a...

Page 86: ...uld lead to the unin tentional opening of the trunk lid Rwhen using an automatic car wash Rwhen using a power washer Make sure that the SmartKey is at least 10 ft 3 m away from the vehicle RAlways ens...

Page 87: ...r again and the trunk lid will close Opening closing automatically from inside Important safety notes G WARNING Parts of the body could become trapped during automatic closing of the trunk lid In addi...

Page 88: ...tion 2 X Remove the mechanical key X Insert the mechanical key into the Smart Key Unlocking the trunk mechanical key The trunk lid swings upwards when opened Therefore make sure that there is sufficie...

Page 89: ...WARNING If children operate the side windows they could become trapped particularly if they are left unsupervised There is a risk of injury When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you a...

Page 90: ...front passenger door is opened Opening closing the rear side win dows X To open open the front side window on the corresponding side Y page 88 X Press the corresponding switch again and release The c...

Page 91: ...pull and hold the door handle and keep the door handle pulled The side windows open With KEYLESS GO you can close all side win dows simultaneously The KEYLESS GO key must be outside the vehicle All th...

Page 92: ...de window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly X Immediately after the window blocks pull the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed The side window is cl...

Page 93: ...omeone becomes trapped release the button For safety reasons you can only open or close the roof when the vehicle is stationary Operating the roof while pulling away RObserve the following traffic car...

Page 94: ...ully closed The roof and the side windows close X To interrupt the closing procedure release the button Locking the roof again Important safety notes G WARNING If you do not fully open close the soft...

Page 95: ...moving and installing X To remove close trunk partition Y page 93 X To disconnect the electric plug connector press the release catch on connector and remove connector X Unhook net from holders on bot...

Page 96: ...wn The roof must be fully open before the wind screen can be extended Extending and retracting X Open the roof Y page 90 X Open the cover in the lower center console The switch for the electrical wind...

Page 97: ...the high voltage section are color orange Operating MAGIC SKY CONTROL X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock MAGIC SKY CONTROL switches to the sta tus it was set to before the en...

Page 98: ...ow The roof drive has switched off automatically 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 pro...

Page 99: ...umn adjustment Y page 103 X Make sure that steering wheel is adjus ted properly Adjusting the steering wheel electrically Y page 103 When adjusting the steering wheel column make sure that Ryou can ho...

Page 100: ...Always drive with the head restraints instal led Before driving off make sure for every vehicle occupant that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at about eye level G WARNIN...

Page 101: ...e front seats so that they are as far from the front air bags as possi ble Also observe the notes on the correct adjustment of the seats Do not move the front passenger seat fully forwards if there ar...

Page 102: ...ccupants could become trapped e g on the seat guide rail There is a risk of injury When adjusting a seat make sure that no one has any body parts in the sweep of the seat Make sure that there are no c...

Page 103: ...omatically switches down from level 3 to level 2 after approximately eight minutes The system automatically switches down from level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten minutes The system automatical...

Page 104: ...ery is sufficiently charged switch on the seat heating again AIRSCARF Setting head level heating AIRSCARF G WARNING When AIRSCARF is switched on very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restra...

Page 105: ...steering wheel can still be adjusted when there is no SmartKey in the ignition lock Adjusting the steering wheel electri cally Adjusts the steering wheel height Adjusts the steering wheel position fo...

Page 106: ...computer Y page 201 Position of the steering wheel when the EASY ENTRY EXIT feature is active The steering wheel swings up when you Rremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock Ropen the driver s door...

Page 107: ...again after some time You can adjust the selected exterior mirror using button as long as the indicator lamp is lit X Press button up down to the right or to the left The exterior mirror must be set...

Page 108: ...ode if the following conditions are met simultaneously Rthe ignition is switched on and Rincident light from headlamps strikes the sensor in the rear view mirror The mirrors do not go into anti glare...

Page 109: ...red parking position The exterior mirror on the front passenger side moves back to its original position Ras soon as you exceed a speed of 9 mph 15 km h Rif you press button for the exterior mirror on...

Page 110: ...tion RDriver s side position of the exterior mirrors on the driver s and front passenger sides X Adjust the seat electrically Y page 99 X On the driver s side adjust the steering wheel Y page 103 and...

Page 111: ...isibility due to the weather conditions such as spray There is a risk of an accident In such situations turn the light switch to L The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid The driver is responsib...

Page 112: ...he green L indicator lamp in the instru ment cluster lights up Parking lamps If the battery charge is very low the park ing lamps or standing lamps are automati cally switched off to enable the next e...

Page 113: ...peeds between 25 mph 40 km h and 45 mph 70 km h and turn the steering wheel The cornering lamp may remain lit for a short time but is automatically switched off after no more than three minutes Corner...

Page 114: ...he combination switch beyond the pressure point in the direction of arrow The _ indicator lamp in the multifunction display lights up when it is dark and the light sensor activates the low beam headla...

Page 115: ...ndshield wipers on off Do not operate the windshield wipers when the windshield is dry as this could damage the wiper blades Moreover dust that has collected on the windshield can scratch the glass if...

Page 116: ...lacing the windshield wiper blades Moving the wiper arm to a vertical posi tion On vehicles without KEYLESS GO X Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock X Set the windshield wiper to...

Page 117: ...M Solutions The windshield wipers are jammed Leaves or snow for example may be obstructing the windshield wiper movement The wiper motor has been deactivated X For safety reasons you should remove the...

Page 118: ...p the cooling process and the desired vehicle interior temperature will be reached more quickly i It is possible that the dehumidification function of the climate control system may be activated autom...

Page 119: ...em The following contains instructions and recom mendations to enable you to get the most out of your 3 zone automatic climate control RActivate climate control using the and buttons on the control pa...

Page 120: ...ator lamp in the button lights up Airflow and air distribution are set to automatic mode or X Press the button The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previously selected settings are restored X...

Page 121: ...ni tion lock Y page 126 X Set the desired temperature X To activate press the button The indicator lamp in the button lights up Automatic air distribution and airflow are activated i When automatic mo...

Page 122: ...ton The indicator lamp in the button lights up The temperature setting for the driver s side is not adopted for the front passenger side X To switch off press the button The indicator lamp in the butt...

Page 123: ...O symbol appears in the display i You should only select this setting until the windshield is clear again Rear window defroster General notes The rear window defroster has a high current draw You shou...

Page 124: ...he 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 set interior temperature Activati...

Page 125: ...ter clockwise X To close the center air vents turn the adjuster in one of center air vents clock wise until it engages Setting the side air vents Side window defroster vent Side air vent X To open a s...

Page 126: ...on very hot air can flow from the vents in the head restraints This could result in burns in the immediate vicinity of the air vents There is a risk of injury Reduce the heater output before it becom...

Page 127: ...od time After 1000 miles 1500 km you can increase the engine speed gradually and accelerate the vehicle to full speed You should also observe these notes on break ing in if the engine or parts of the...

Page 128: ...engine and maintain smooth engine opera tion avoid driving at full throttle when the engine is cold Key positions SmartKey g To remove the SmartKey 1 Power supply for some consumers such as the windsh...

Page 129: ...r information on situations where an indicator lamp either fails to go out after start ing the engine or lights up while driving Y page 235 If Start Stop button has not yet been pressed this correspon...

Page 130: ...ission to position j Transmission position display j is shown in the multifunction display i You can start the engine in transmission position j and i Starting procedure with the SmartKey To start the...

Page 131: ...s the engine off automatically if the vehicle is stop ped under certain conditions The engine starts automatically when the driver wants to pull away again The ECO start stop function thereby helps yo...

Page 132: ...is not active Ryou depress the accelerator pedal Ryou engage reverse gear k Ryou move the transmission out of position j Ryou switch to drive program S Ryou switch to drive program S or M Mercedes AMG...

Page 133: ...gine again X Turn the SmartKey back to position u in the ignition lock or X Press the Start Stop button repeatedly until all indicator lamps in the instrument cluster go out X Try to start the engine...

Page 134: ...driving in mountainous terrain and stop and go traffic Notes on towing vehicles The vehicle is not suitable for attaching tow bar systems such as those used for flat tow ing or dinghy towing Attaching...

Page 135: ...ograms Y page 138 DYNAMIC SELECT controller Mercedes AMG vehicles General information Select the drive program using the DYNAMIC SELECT controller Available drive programs I Individual Individual sett...

Page 136: ...usly pressed but tons Automatic transmission Important safety notes G WARNING If the engine speed is above the idling speed and you engage transmission position 7 or C the vehicle could pull away sud...

Page 137: ...ition k Reverse gear i Neutral h Drive The selector lever always returns to its original position The current transmission position j k i or h is shown in the transmission position display in the mult...

Page 138: ...ion to k when the vehicle is stationary X Depress the brake and keep it pressed X Push the selector lever forwards past the first point of resistance The ECO start stop function is not available when...

Page 139: ...ationary depress the brake pedal X Push the selector lever back past the first point of resistance Transmission positions B Park position This prevents the vehicle from roll ing away when stopped Only...

Page 140: ...sion shifts to a lower gear depending on the engine speed X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the desired speed is reached The automatic transmission shifts back up Drive programs All vehicles excep...

Page 141: ...ive program E is characterized by the follow ing Rthe vehicle exhibits comfortable economical handling characteristics Rthe vehicle pulls away more gently in forward and reverse gears unless the accel...

Page 142: ...tion display Observe the important safety notes for the SPORT han dling mode Y page 68 RESP only improves driving stability to a limited degree The engine s torque is only restricted to a limited degr...

Page 143: ...n which steering wheel paddle shifter is pulled the automatic transmission immediately shifts into the next gear down or up if permitted To use manual shifting you have two options Rtemporary setting...

Page 144: ...ast ing If the engine were to exceed the maximum engine speed when shifting down the auto matic transmission protects against engine damage by not shifting down Mercedes AMG vehicles If manual gearshi...

Page 145: ...iting speed is reached the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine from overrevving Always make sure that the engine speed does not reach the red area of the tachometer There is oth erwise a risk of...

Page 146: ...isk of fire and explosion by improper handling of fuel You must avoid fire open flames smoking and creating sparks Switch off the ignition before refueling and if present switch off the auxiliary heat...

Page 147: ...urther information on fuel and fuel quality Y page 322 Refueling General information The fuel filler flap is unlocked or locked auto matically when you unlock or lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or...

Page 148: ...The fuel filler flap is not unlocked X Unlock the vehicle Y page 74 The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged X Unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key Y page 76 The fuel filler flap...

Page 149: ...ECO start stop automatic engine switch off function Electric parking brake General notes G WARNING If children are left unsupervised in the vehi cle they could Ropen doors thereby endangering other p...

Page 150: ...e power supply is insufficient Rthe vehicle is stationary for a lengthy period The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp in the instrument cluster lights up The electric parking brake is not au...

Page 151: ...the vehi cle is stationary Observe the legal requirements for the country in which you are driving Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle If you make...

Page 152: ...s fr Start Bonus fr Start and represents the additional range achieved since the beginning of the journey as a result of an adapted driving style If the fuel level has dropped into the reserve range t...

Page 153: ...the engine s brak ing effect the drive wheels could lose their grip There is an increased danger of skid ding and accidents Do not shift down for additional engine brak ing on a slippery road surface...

Page 154: ...ically by ESP may cause severe damage to the brake sys tem All checks and maintenance work on the brake system must be carried out at a qualified spe cialist workshop Have brake pads installed and bra...

Page 155: ...of skid ding and accidents Do not shift down for additional engine brak ing on a slippery road surface G DANGER If the exhaust pipe is blocked or adequate ventilation is not possible poisonous gases s...

Page 156: ...oad surfaces Braking or accel erating could cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid Rwhen there is poor visibility e g due to fog heavy rain or snow If there is a chang...

Page 157: ...r down for a lower speed Every time the cruise control lever is pressed up or down the last speed stored is increased or reduced X To adjust the set speed in 5 mph incre ments 10 km h increments brief...

Page 158: ...era tor s Manual if questions are asked about this i USA only This device has been approved by the FCC as a Vehicular Radar System The radar sensor is intended for use in an automotive radar system on...

Page 159: ...nor override the laws of physics Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC cannot take into account road weather or traf fic conditions Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is only an aid You are responsible for t...

Page 160: ...ntrol lever towards you up or down Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC is activa ted X To adjust the set speed in 1 mph incre ments 1 km h increments briefly press the cruise control lever up to the pres...

Page 161: ...upports a sporty driving style when you have selected the S or S drive program Y page 132 Acceleration behind the vehicle in front or to the set speed is then noticeably more dynamic If you have selec...

Page 162: ...e last speed stored is increased or reduced Setting a specified minimum distance You can set the specified minimum distance for Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC by vary ing the time span between one a...

Page 163: ...wards or X Brake unless the vehicle is stationary When you deactivate Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC the Active Distance Assist Active Distance Assist Off Off message appears on the multifunction di...

Page 164: ...ent line Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC may not detect vehicles that are not driving in the mid dle of their lane The distance to the vehicle in front will be too short Other vehicles changing lanes...

Page 165: ...tance Assist DISTRONIC must be active in order for the function to be available Important safety notes Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC with Active Steering Assist can neither reduce the risk of an ac...

Page 166: ...out with a limited steering moment The system requires the driver to keep his hands on the steering wheel and to steer himself If you do not steer yourself or if you take your hands off the steering w...

Page 167: ...ons Rwhen towing the vehicle Rin the car wash Deactivating the HOLD function Y page 165 Activation conditions You can activate the HOLD function if all of the following conditions are fulfilled Rthe v...

Page 168: ...60 Be sure to read the safety notes and infor mation on ESP Y page 65 Activation conditions You can activate RACE START if Rthe doors are closed Rthe engine is running and it has reached an operating...

Page 169: ...n display i If RACE START is used repeatedly within a short period of time it is only available again after the vehicle has been driven a certain distance Adaptive damping system General notes A suspe...

Page 170: ...vehicle level General notes The vehicle level can be set using the DYNAMIC SELECT button Y page 132 or the level button The setting always corresponds to the last selected function In order to reduce...

Page 171: ...ith curve tilting function CURVE The suspension is continuously tuned to each wheel individually and depends on Rthe road surface condition e g bumps Rthe vehicle load Rthe drive program selected Each...

Page 172: ...formation can be found in the Digital Oper ator s Manual X Press button The driving dynamics display appears in the multimedia system display The following information on the vehicle s operating statu...

Page 173: ...evel Setting the normal level X Make sure that the engine is running or that it has been switched off by the ECO start stop function X If symbol is shown press or on the steering wheel to select the D...

Page 174: ...is play Activating the driving dynamics dis play in the COMAND display Using the driving dynamics display in the mul timedia system display you can see the drive program you selected as well as additi...

Page 175: ...g Assist PARKTRONIC is activated auto matically when you Rswitch on the ignition Rshift the transmission to position h k or i Rrelease the electric parking brake Parking Assist PARKTRONIC is deactivat...

Page 176: ...king Assist PARKTRONIC is operational The selected transmission position and the direction in which the vehicle is rolling deter mine which warning display is active when the engine is running Transmi...

Page 177: ...e road on both sides of the vehicle A parking symbol indicates a suitable parking space Active steering intervention can assist you during parking and when exiting a parking space You can also still u...

Page 178: ...as the road e g not on the pavement Detecting parking spaces Objects located above the detection range of Active Parking Assist will not be detected when the parking space is measured These are not ta...

Page 179: ...e a button on the mul tifunction steering wheel The system automat ically determines whether the parking space is parallel or at right angles to the direction of travel A parking space is displayed wh...

Page 180: ...ough into it In some cases it may also lead you across or onto the curb If necessary cancel the parking procedure with Active Parking Assist RYou can also preselect transmission position h The vehicle...

Page 181: ...ssist Can Active Parking Assist Can celed celed message appears in the multifunction display or X Press the Parking Assist PARKTRONIC but ton on the center console Y page 174 Parking Assist PARKTRONIC...

Page 182: ...vation by R gear Activation by R gear function is selected in the multimedia sys tem see the Digital Operator s Manual X Engage reverse gear The multimedia system shows the area behind the vehicle wit...

Page 183: ...ator appears in the multimedia system If the Parking Package with rear warning displays are active or light up warning displays and are also active or light up correspondingly in the multimedia system...

Page 184: ...llow guide line for the vehicle width including the exterior mirrors at the cur rent steering wheel angle dynamic X Stop the vehicle when it is almost exactly in front of the parking space The white l...

Page 185: ...rested and attentive driver The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is restricted and warnings may be delayed or not occur at all Rif the length of the journey is less than approximately 30 minutes Rif...

Page 186: ...e a button on the steering wheel On long journeys take regular breaks in good time to allow yourself to rest If you do not take a break you will be warned again after 15 minutes at the earliest The pr...

Page 187: ...ority to operate the equipment Radar sensors The radar sensors for Active Blind Spot Assist are integrated in the rear bumper and in the radiator trim Make sure that the bumpers and radiator trim are...

Page 188: ...f you switch on the turn signals to change lanes and a vehicle is detected in the side monitoring range you receive a visual and acoustic collision warning You will then hear a double warning tone and...

Page 189: ...rear and side of your vehicle are also monitored with the aid of the radar sensor system Active Lane Keeping Assist detects lane markings on the road and can warn you before you leave your lane unin t...

Page 190: ...will then be warned by means of a vibration through the steering wheel lasting for up to 1 5 seconds In order that you are warned only when neces sary and in good time if you cross the lane marking t...

Page 191: ...has been detected in the lane in which you are driving Rwhen a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has been detected and displayed There is a possibility that the Active Lane Keeping Assist cou...

Page 192: ...lighting The lighting in the instrument cluster in the displays and the controls in the vehicle interior can be adjusted using the brightness control knob The brightness control knob is located on the...

Page 193: ...rature gage is in the instru ment cluster on the right hand side Y page 33 The H marking in the coolant temperature gauge corresponds to a coolant temperature of approximately 248 120 Under normal ope...

Page 194: ...justs the volume 8 RMute RSwitches on the Voice Control System Further information on the Voice Control Sys tem is available in the separate operating instructions Multifunction display Drive program...

Page 195: ...Reset From Reset The values in the From Start From Start submenu are calculated from the start of a journey whilst the values in the From Reset From Reset submenu are calculated from the last time the...

Page 196: ...speedometer display Resetting values X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Trip Trip menu X Press the 9 or button to select the function that you wish to reset X Press a to confi...

Page 197: ...lane Recommended lane and new lane during a change of direction in this lane you will be able to complete the next two changes of direction without changing lane Other status indicators of the naviga...

Page 198: ...media the multifunction display will show the number and title of the track Video DVD operation X Switch on the multimedia system and select video DVD see the Digital Operator s Man ual X Press the or...

Page 199: ...when you release the button or reach the end of the list X If only one telephone number is stored for a name press the 6 or a button to start dialing or X If there is more than one number for a parti...

Page 200: ...ake Assist You can use this function to activate or deacti vate Active Brake Assist You can use the function to activate or deacti vate Active Brake Assist or on vehicles with the Driving Assistance P...

Page 201: ...the equipment installed in the vehicle in the Sett Sett menu you have the fol lowing options RChanging the instrument cluster settings Y page 199 RChanging the light settings Y page 200 RChanging the...

Page 202: ...ve the setting Setting the ambient lighting color X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel to select the Sett Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Light Light submenu X Press a to confi...

Page 203: ...select the Sett Sett menu X Press the or 9 button to select the Vehicle Vehicle submenu X Press a to confirm X Press the or 9 button to select the Automatic Door Lock Automatic Door Lock function When...

Page 204: ...ing the button on the door Y page 105 they will not fold out automati cally The exterior mirrors can then only be fol ded out using the button on the door X Press the or button on the steer ing wheel...

Page 205: ...wheel to select the AMG AMG menu X Press 9 repeatedly until SETUP appears RACE TIMER Displaying and starting RACE TIMER The RACE TIMER is only intended for use on a closed race circuit Do not use the...

Page 206: ...ti function display X Press the button to select Yes Yes and press the a button to confirm All laps are deleted Overall statistics RACETIMER overall evaluation Total time driven Average speed Distance...

Page 207: ...he multifunction display Some high priority display messages cannot be hidden The multifunction display shows these messages continuously until the causes for the messages have been remedied Message m...

Page 208: ...X Carefully drive a suitable distance making slight steering move ments at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the multi...

Page 209: ...light steering move ments at a speed above 12 mph 20 km h If the display message disappears the functions mentioned above are available again If the multifunction display still shows the display messa...

Page 210: ...ng Brake the Parking Brake The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp lights up You attempted to release the electric parking brake while the igni tion was switched off X SmartKey turn the Smart...

Page 211: ...workshop The red F USA only or Canada only indicator lamp flashes and the yellow warning lamp lights up The electric parking brake is malfunctioning To release X Switch off the ignition and turn it ba...

Page 212: ...ioning It is not possible to apply the electric parking brake manually X Shift the transmission to position j as the electric parking brake is not applied automatically X Visit a qualified specialist...

Page 213: ...s linings have reached their wear limit X Visit a qualified specialist workshop PRE SAFE Inopera PRE SAFE Inopera tive See Opera tive See Opera tor s Manual tor s Manual Important functions of PRE SAF...

Page 214: ...ative e g due to electromagnetic radiation emitted by nearby TV or radio stations or other sources of electromagnetic radiation RMercedes AMG vehicles ESP is deactivated When the causes stated above n...

Page 215: ...in front is dirty Active Blind Spot Assist will not perform a course correcting brake application Once the cause of the problem is no longer present the driving and drive safety systems will be avail...

Page 216: ...on the left or right The 6 warning lamp also lights up in the instrument clus ter G WARNING The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be trig gered unintentionally or in the event of an...

Page 217: ...unoccupied and ignition switched on Ra self diagnosis is carried out The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF and PASSENGER AIR BAG ON indicator lamps must light up simultaneously for approximately six seconds Rthe...

Page 218: ...s greater than it actually is X Keep the seat unoccupied close the front passenger door and switch on the ignition X Observe the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamps in the center console and the multifu...

Page 219: ...urself Y page 113 LED light sources the display message for the corresponding lamp only appears when all the LEDs in the lamp have failed b Active Headlamps Active Headlamps Inoperative Inoperative Th...

Page 220: ...ist Inoperative Adaptive Highbeam Assist is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Engine Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Check Coolant Check Coolant Level See...

Page 221: ...w slush or ice X Do not start the engine again until the display message goes out and the coolant temperature gage is below the H marking Y page 191 Otherwise the engine could be damaged X Pay attenti...

Page 222: ...Information on approved engine oils can be obtained from a quali fied specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com 4 Check Engine Oil Check Engine Oil Level Add 1 quart Level...

Page 223: ...s suspension settings may be affected There is a risk of an accident X Do not drive at speeds above 50 mph 80 km h X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately ABC Malfunction ABC Malfunction...

Page 224: ...eaks in good time so you get enough rest Attention Assist Attention Assist Inoperative Inoperative ATTENTION ASSIST is inoperative X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Traffic Sign Traffic Sign Ass...

Page 225: ...ng X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Active Blind Spot Active Blind Spot Assist Currently Assist Currently Unavailable See Unavailable See Operator s Manual Operator s Manual Active Blind Spot A...

Page 226: ...again after approx imately ten minutes Y page 175 X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Switch off and restart the engine If th...

Page 227: ...X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 146 X Restart the engine Active Distance Ac...

Page 228: ...paying attention to road and traffic conditions X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 146 X Clean the windshield Active Steering Active Steering Assist Inoperative Assist Inoperative Active...

Page 229: ...the vehicle without making any sudden steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 146 X Check the tires and if...

Page 230: ...ss Moni tor Inoperative tor Inoperative The tire pressure monitor is faulty X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Vehicle Display messages Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions Shift to P o...

Page 231: ...X Visit a qualified specialist workshop Transmission Mal Transmission Mal function Stop function Stop A malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo nents A warning tone also sounds...

Page 232: ...orce required X If you are able to steer safely carefully drive on to a qualified specialist workshop X If you are unable to steer safely do not drive on Contact the nearest qualified specialist works...

Page 233: ...approximately ten minutes X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on X Repeat the opening or closing procedure Y page 91 Close Rear Side Close Rear Side Windows Windows You leave the vehicle and a...

Page 234: ...st rolling away Y page 146 X Locate the SmartKey X Press a on the steering wheel to confirm the display mes sage Because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves the SmartKey is not d...

Page 235: ...g indicator lamp N N Signal type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions N After starting the engine the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six sec onds The seat belt warning lamp reminds...

Page 236: ...elt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt The vehicle is being driven faster than 15 mph 25 km h or has briefly...

Page 237: ...system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running A warning tone also sounds G WARNING There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir The braking effect may be impaired There is a...

Page 238: ...Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately If the ABS control unit is defective there is also a possibility that other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission will n...

Page 239: ...is ted above The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can thus increase If ESP is not operational ESP is unable to stabilize the vehicle There is an increased risk of skidding and an acc...

Page 240: ...parking brake flashes or is lit and or the yellow warning lamp for the electric parking brake is lit X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction display 6 N The red restraint syste...

Page 241: ...Refuel at the nearest gas station 8 N The yellow reserve fuel warning lamp flashes while the vehicle is in motion In addition the Check Engine warning lamp may light up The fuel filler cap is not clos...

Page 242: ...engine could be damaged X Drive to the nearest qualified specialist workshop X Avoid heavy loads on the engine as you do so e g driving in mountainous ter rain and stop and go traffic N The red coolan...

Page 243: ...type Possible causes consequences and M M Solutions N The red distance warning lamp lights up while the vehicle is in motion A warning tone also sounds You are approaching a vehicle a pedestrian or a...

Page 244: ...steering or braking maneuvers Pay attention to the traffic conditions as you do so X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 146 X Observe the additional display messages in the multifunction d...

Page 245: ...ion announcements are intended to direct you while driving without diverting your attention from the road and driving Please always use this feature instead of con sulting the map display for directio...

Page 246: ...media source Rduring traffic or navigation announcements Rin hands free mode during an active call Switching the sound on or off X Press the 8 button on the control panel If the audio output is switch...

Page 247: ...ly operate this equipment when the traffic situation permits If you are not sure that this is possible park the vehicle paying attention to traffic conditions and operate the equipment when the vehicl...

Page 248: ...ions for destination entry Rsearch for a keyword The keyword search finds destinations using fragments of words Rselect the last destination Rselect a contact Rselect a POI You can search for a POI by...

Page 249: ...stem does not detect your mobile phone this may be due to particular security settings on your mobile phone see the manufacturer s operating instructions Only one mobile phone can be connected to the...

Page 250: ...ble files are played Inserting removing an SD card Important safety notes G WARNING SD cards are small parts They can be swal lowed and cause choking This poses an increased risk of injury or even fat...

Page 251: ...fragile or bulky objects in the trunk Glove compartment X To open pull handle and open glove box flap X To close fold glove box flap up until it engages In the glove box there are a coin holder a map...

Page 252: ...cup holder and an ashtray in the center console stowage compartment Umbrella holder Example vehicle side left There are umbrella holders in the door stow age compartments on both sides of the vehi cle...

Page 253: ...are in the vicinity of moving parts Press the switch again if someone becomes trapped Only close the trunk once the roof is low ered completely Otherwise you could dam age the roof If you close the tr...

Page 254: ...re is a risk of injury particularly in the event of sud den braking or a sudden change in direction RAlways stow objects so that they cannot be thrown around in such situations RAlways make sure that...

Page 255: ...pposite direction of the arrow and press it down firmly Bottle holder Observe the Important safety notes in the Stowage compartments section Y page 249 X To open open the stowage compartment Y page 25...

Page 256: ...children unsupervised in the vehicle Your attention must always be focused on the traffic conditions Only use the cigarette lighter when road and traffic conditions per mit X Turn the SmartKey to posi...

Page 257: ...ting data to the Cus tomer Center Ra service subscription is available Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged i Determining the location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if RGPS receptio...

Page 258: ...ice Make sure that your system is activated and operational To register press the MB Info call button If any of the steps mentioned are not carried out the system may not be activated If you have ques...

Page 259: ...r The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance button flashes while the call is active The multifunction display shows the Con Con necting Call necting Call message The audio output is muted If a connect...

Page 260: ...that a call is active During the call you can change to the navigation menu by pressing the NAVI button on COMAND for example Voice output is not available A voice connection is established between th...

Page 261: ...begins You will see the Vehicle diagnosis Vehicle diagnosis activated activated message When the check is completed the Send Send vehicle diagnostics data Voice con vehicle diagnostics data Voice con...

Page 262: ...ge 260 Garage door remote control A is not included with the integrated garage door opener X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni tion lock Y page 126 X Select one of buttons to to use to contr...

Page 263: ...may not last long enough for the integrated garage door opener The signal is not recognized during program ming Comparable with Canadian law some U S garage door openers also feature a break Proceed...

Page 264: ...en programmed the integrated garage door opener performs the function of the garage door system remote control Please also read the operating instructions for the garage door system X Turn the SmartKe...

Page 265: ...h as the climate control windshield wipers or rear window defroster Rclose all doors and the trunk lid X Switch on the ignition X Push a round pen into opening Y page 262 for approximately six seconds...

Page 266: ...X Slide the seat back X To install place the floormat in the foot well X Press studs onto retainers X To remove pull the floormat off retain ers X Remove the floormat 264 Features Stowage and features...

Page 267: ...ury If you need to do any work inside the engine compartment Rswitch off the ignition Rnever reach into the area where there is a risk of danger from moving components such as the fan rotation area Rr...

Page 268: ...tem perature e g if the engine was only started briefly wait about 30 minutes before carry ing out the measurement Checking the oil level using the oil dip stick G WARNING Certain components in the e...

Page 269: ...the catalytic con verter Have excess oil siphoned off Example engine oil cap X Turn cap counter clockwise and remove it X Add engine oil If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark on the oil dipsti...

Page 270: ...se and remove it If the coolant is at the level of marker bar in the filler neck when cold there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank If the coolant level is approximately 0 6 in 1 5 cm above m...

Page 271: ...PLUS service interval display does not show any information on the engine oil level Observe the notes on the engine oil level Y page 266 The multifunction display shows a service dis play for a few se...

Page 272: ...nce interval takes only the normal operation of the vehicle into account Service work will need to be per formed more often if the vehicle is operated under arduous conditions or increased loads The A...

Page 273: ...of water may leak into the vehicle Vehicles with HANDS FREE ACCESS if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is within the detection range of the KEYLESS GO antenna the following situations could lead to the unin...

Page 274: ...washer must not exceed 140 60 Always maintain a distance of at least 12 in 30 cm between the vehicle and the power washer nozzle Information about the correct distance is available from the equip men...

Page 275: ...h a clear matte finish i Use only insect remover and car shampoo from the range of recommended and approved Mercedes Benz care products Cleaning the decorative film The following may have an effect on...

Page 276: ...blades Only fold the windshield wipers away from the windshield when vertical Otherwise you will damage the hood Do not use dry cloths abrasive products solvents or cleaning agents containing sol ven...

Page 277: ...orma tion about the correct distance is available from the equipment manufacturer X Clean sensors of the driving systems with water car shampoo and a soft cloth Cleaning the reversing camera Do not cl...

Page 278: ...kit is located in the stowage well under the trunk floor X Lift the trunk floor upwards Y page 252 X Remove first aid kit Check the expiration date on the first aid kit at least once a year Replace th...

Page 279: ...ry place away from sources of heat and light RThe maximum number of washes specified is not the only factor influencing the life span of the reflective safety jackets Their life span also depends on u...

Page 280: ...s possible from traffic X Switch on the hazard warning lamps X Secure the vehicle against rolling away Y page 146 X If possible bring the front wheels into the straight ahead position X Switch off the...

Page 281: ...mmended that you addition ally equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run flat charac teristics e g winter tires A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a qualified sp...

Page 282: ...on occurs seek medi cal attention immediately Do not operate the tire inflation compres sor for longer than eight minutes at a time without a break It may otherwise overheat The tire inflation compres...

Page 283: ...tire inflation compressor X Unscrew the filler hose from the valve of the faulty tire Note that tire sealant may escape when you unscrew the filler hose X Very slowly drive forwards or reverse approxi...

Page 284: ...ading Information placard on the driver s side B pillar or the tire pressure table in the fuel filler flap for values X To increase the tire pressure switch on the tire inflation compressor X To reduc...

Page 285: ...loth G WARNING During the charging process a battery pro duces hydrogen gas If a short circuit occurs or sparks are created the hydrogen gas can ignite There is a risk of an explosion RMake sure that...

Page 286: ...he battery be damaged in the event of an accident In order for the battery to achieve the maxi mum possible service life it must always be sufficiently charged Like other batteries the vehicle battery...

Page 287: ...edes Benz recommends that you have the 12 V battery replaced at a qualified spe cialist workshop e g at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If you want to replace the battery yourself observe the follo...

Page 288: ...arting Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts Otherwise the catalytic converter could be damaged by the non combusted fuel If the indicator warning lamps do not light up at low temperatures it i...

Page 289: ...ction of the arrow and turn it clock wise To expose positive terminal press cover down further X Connect positive terminal on your vehicle to positive terminal of donor battery B using the jumper cabl...

Page 290: ...amage the vehicle When towing away vehicles with KEYLESS GO use the key instead of the Start Stop button The automatic transmission may otherwise shift to position j when you open the driver s or fron...

Page 291: ...c transmission shifts to position j automatically when you open the driver s or front passenger door or when you remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock In order to ensure that the automatic trans...

Page 292: ...been loaded X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by applying the electric parking brake X Shift the transmission to position j X Turn the SmartKey to position u in the igni tion lock and remove it...

Page 293: ...he vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel RDashboard fuse box RFuse box in the rear compartment on the right hand side of the vehicle when viewed in the direction of travel Dashboard fuse box...

Page 294: ...ight hand seat as far forward as possible Y page 100 X Insert your fingers at the bottom of front cover between the cover and floor cover ing X Remove front cover by pulling it forward in the directio...

Page 295: ...You can ask for information regarding permit ted wheel tire combinations at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Information on tire pressure can be found Ron the Tire and Loading Information placard o...

Page 296: ...issipate water This increases the risk of hydroplaning when the road surface is wet particularly when the vehicle s speed is not adapted to the road conditions There is a risk of an accident When the...

Page 297: ...ging the tires permanently Mercedes Benz cannot accept responsibility for this type of damage G WARNING Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres sure loss As a result you could lose control of your...

Page 298: ...to spin in a controlled manner achieving an increased driving force cutting action Tire pressure Tire pressure specifications Important safety notes G WARNING Underinflated or overinflated tires pose...

Page 299: ...id for that tire size see illustration example The load conditions partially laden and fully laden are defined in the table for different numbers of occupants and amounts of lug gage The actual number...

Page 300: ...the vehicle speed and the tire load If the tire temperature changes by 18 10 the tire pressure changes by approximately 10 kPa 0 1 bar 1 5 psi Take this into account when checking the pressure of warm...

Page 301: ...f the tire that is to be checked X Press the tire pressure gauge securely onto the valve X Read the tire pressure and compare it to the recommended value on the Tire and Loading Information placard or...

Page 302: ...is illumina ted the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of rea sons including the mounting of incompati ble replacement o...

Page 303: ...ure Monitor Active Active display message is shown instead of the tire pressure display The tire pressures are already being monitored Tire pressure monitor warning mes sages The tire pressure monitor...

Page 304: ...sure monitor Country Radio type approval number USA FCC ID MRXMW2433A FCCIC ID MRXGG4 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with license exempt RSS standards of Indus try Canada Opera...

Page 305: ...ould void the user s authority to operate the equipment The term IC before the radio cer tification number only signifies Canada technical specifications were met Country Radio type approval number IC...

Page 306: ...on the Tire and Loading Information placard in the illustra tion are examples The number of seats is vehicle specific and can differ from the details shown The number of seats in your vehicle can be f...

Page 307: ...Informa tion placard 1500 lbs 680 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg Step 2 Example 1 Example 2 Number of peo ple in the vehi cle driver and occupants 1 2 Weight of the occupants Occu pant 1 175 lbs 80 kg Occu pant...

Page 308: ...ative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified U S government course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on...

Page 309: ...Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Tire labeling Overview Uniform Tire Qua...

Page 310: ...th a maximum speed of over 149 mph 240 km h may have ZR in the size description depending on the manufac turer e g 245 40 ZR 18 Rim diameter rim diameter is the diame ter of the bead seat not the diam...

Page 311: ...T M S1 up to 118 mph 190 km h H M S1 up to 130 mph 210 km h V M S1 up to 149 mph 240 km h i Not all tires with the M S marking provide the driving characteristics of winter tires In addition to the M...

Page 312: ...nables the tire manufacturers or retread ers to inform purchasers of recalls and other safety relevant matters It makes it possible for the purchaser to easily identify the affected tires The TIN is m...

Page 313: ...e vehicle speed The tire pressure table contains the recom mended pressures for cold tires for various operating conditions i e differing load and speed conditions Increased vehicle weight due to opti...

Page 314: ...are inch of the tire s surface The tire pressure is specified in pounds per square inch psi in kilopascal kPa or in bar The tire pressure should only be corrected when the tires are cold Cold tire pre...

Page 315: ...The wear patterns on the front and rear tires differ depending on the operating conditions Rotate the wheels before a clear wear pattern has formed on the tires Front tires typically wear more on the...

Page 316: ...s diago nally opposite the wheel you wish to change Raising the vehicle G WARNING If you do not position the jack correctly at the appropriate jacking point of the vehicle the jack could tip over with...

Page 317: ...n be installed X To remove take socket and lug wrench from the vehicle tool kit Y page 277 X Position socket on hub cap X Position lug wrench on socket X Using lug wrench turn hub cap coun ter clockwi...

Page 318: ...ternatively you can use a second alignment bolt Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a dirty surface The bolt and wheel hub threads could otherwise be damaged when you screw them in X Unscrew the up...

Page 319: ...bolt X Tighten the last wheel bolt until it is finger tight Lowering the vehicle G WARNING The wheels could come loose if the wheel bolts or wheel nuts are not tightened to the prescribed tightening...

Page 320: ...Information on tires wheels and approved combinations can be obtained from any qualified specialist workshop Retreaded tires are neither tested nor rec ommended by Mercedes Benz since previ ous damage...

Page 321: ...ting safety of the vehicle There is a risk of an accident Have the low reflection exterior antenna installed at a qualified specialist workshop Always connect two way radios to the low reflection exte...

Page 322: ...RF transmitters with a maximum transmis sion output of up to 100 mW RRF transmitters with transmitter frequencies in the 380 410 MHz waveband and a maxi mum transmission output of up to 2 W trunked ra...

Page 323: ...rvice products sealed in their original containers Always keep service products out of the reach of children H Environmental note Dispose of service products in an environ mentally responsible manner...

Page 324: ...into contact with fuel Tank capacity Model Total capa city All models 19 8 US gal 75 0 l Model Of which reserve Mercedes AMG vehicles Approx 3 7 US gal 14 0 l All other models Approx 2 4 US gal 9 0 l...

Page 325: ...ildup gasoline must only be mixed with additives recommended by Mercedes Benz Comply with the instruc tions for use on the product label More information about recommended additives can be obtained fr...

Page 326: ...qualified specialist workshop or on the Internet at http bevo mercedes benz com i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at a qualified specialist workshop and the replacement confirmed in the Mainte...

Page 327: ...11 8 l Mercedes AMG SL 63 Mercedes AMG SL 65 Approx 10 5 US qt 10 l Windshield washer system Important safety notes G WARNING Windshield washer concentrate is highly flammable If windshield washer con...

Page 328: ...red to Always have work on the climate control sys tem carried out at a qualified specialist work shop Refrigerant instruction label Example refrigerant instruction label Symbol Refrigerant filling ca...

Page 329: ...mm 1691 mm Wheelbase 101 7 in 2584 mm Turning radius All other models Vehicle length SL 450 182 3 in 4631 mm Vehicle length SL 550 182 3 in 4631 mm Vehicle length when opening clos ing the roof SL 45...

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