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Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Operation

.........................................  253

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .........  254
Driving instructions............................  255

Drive sensibly – save fuel .............  255
Drinking and driving .....................  255
Pedals ..........................................  255
Power assistance .........................  256
Brakes ..........................................  256
Driving off.....................................  258
Parking .........................................  259
Tires .............................................  259
Hydroplaning ................................  260
Tire traction..................................  261
Tire speed rating ..........................  261
Winter driving instructions ...........  262
Standing water .............................  263
Passenger compartment ..............  264
Driving abroad ..............................  264
Control and operation of radio
transmitters..................................  264
Catalytic converter .......................  265
Emission control...........................  265
Coolant temperature ....................  266

At the gas station ..............................  267

Refuelling .....................................  267
Check regularly and before a
long trip........................................  269

Engine compartment .........................  270

Hood ............................................  270
Engine oil .....................................  272
Transmission fluid level ................  275
Oil level in the ABC system ..........  275
Coolant ........................................  276
Battery .........................................  277
Windshield washer system and 
headlamp cleaning system...........  278

Tires and wheels................................  279

Important guidelines ....................  279
Tire care and maintenance...........  280
Direction of rotation.....................  282
Loading the vehicle ......................  282
Recommended tire inflation
pressure.......................................  288
Checking tire inflation pressure ...  290
Tire labeling..................................  295
Load identification .......................  299
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................  300

Maximum tire load .......................  301
Maximum tire inflation pressure ..  302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............  302
Tire ply material ...........................  304
Tire and loading terminology........  305
Rotating tires ...............................  308

Winter driving ....................................  309

Winter tires ..................................  309
Block heater (Canada only) ..........  310
Snow chains.................................  310

Maintenance......................................  312

Clearing the maintenance service
indicator.......................................  313
Maintenance service term
exceeded .....................................  313
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator ..........................  313
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ..........................  314

Vehicle care.......................................  315

Cleaning and care of the vehicle ..  315

Summary of Contents for SL 55 AMG

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual SL Class...

Page 2: ...Order No 6515 3053 13 Part No 230 584 45 82 USA Edition A 2005 7 tMrU 2305844582...

Page 3: ...SL 500 SL 55 AMG SL 600 SL 65 AMG...

Page 4: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 5: ...data recording 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Cockpit 22 Instrument cluster 24 Multifunction steering wheel 28 Center console 29 Upper part 29 Lower part 30 Ov...

Page 6: ...feature 113 Moving the seats forward and backward 115 Lumbar support 115 Multicontour backrest standard on SL 600 SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG 116 Seat heating 117 Seat ventilation standard on SL 600 and...

Page 7: ...185 Adjusting air distribution 186 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 186 Defrosting windshield 187 Air recirculation mode 187 Rear window defroster 189 Residual heat and ventilation 190 Deactivating the automa...

Page 8: ...t 276 Battery 277 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system 278 Tires and wheels 279 Important guidelines 279 Tire care and maintenance 280 Direction of rotation 282 Loading the vehicle 28...

Page 9: ...des 386 Removing wiper blades 386 Installing wiper blades 387 Flat tire 388 Preparing the vehicle 388 Sealing tires with TIREFIT 388 Mounting the spare wheel 393 Batteries 401 Disconnecting the batter...

Page 10: ...431 Engine oils 433 Engine oil additives 433 Air conditioner refrigerant 433 Brake fluid 433 Premium unleaded gasoline 434 Fuel requirements 434 Gasoline additives 435 Coolants 435 Windshield and hea...

Page 11: ...for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such part...

Page 12: ...reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also desc...

Page 13: ...d for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if th...

Page 14: ...For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to sen...

Page 15: ...leaded fuels will damage the catalysts gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Euro...

Page 16: ...ve hicle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle this section will be of par...

Page 17: ...p procedure Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page In the glossary...

Page 18: ...er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damage an...

Page 19: ...nter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary conta...

Page 20: ...ety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehi...

Page 21: ...fter a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes with the consent of th...

Page 22: ...20...

Page 23: ...21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...

Page 24: ...22 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 25: ...hicles with Sport Package only 172 9 Cruise control switch Cruise control Distronic 205 208 a Instrument cluster 24 131 b Multifunction steering wheel 28 135 c Lever for voice control system see separ...

Page 26: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 27: ...mp 324 E Distronic indica tor lamp1 white or warning lamp red 1 Vehicles without Distronic Warning lamp without function It illuminates when the ignition is on It should go out when the engine is runn...

Page 28: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 29: ...da only 327 C Roll bar warning lamp 331 Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS indicator lamp 325 Item Page 1 Supplemental re straint system indi cator lamp 332 Seat belt telltale 332 X Tire pressure con trol war...

Page 30: ...tachometer 134 Operating the control system 135 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button down to decrease up to increase 4 Telephone Press button to take a call to end a call Item P...

Page 31: ...ing flasher on off switch 128 3 Central unlocking switch 111 4 Center and side air vent ad justment 182 5 COMAND system see sep arate operating instruc tions 137 6 Automatic climate control 185 7 Righ...

Page 32: ...op open close con trol with buttons for roll bar 196 73 5 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 43 Item Page 6 Vehicle level control switch 221 7 ESP control switch 83 8 Thumbwheel for setting distance...

Page 33: ...r automatic climate control 182 3 Right reading lamp on off 129 4 Interior lighting control 129 5 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telephone and voice control system see separa...

Page 34: ...for open ing closing front and rear side windows 193 3 Memory function for stor ing seat mirror and steer ing wheel settings 120 4 Seat heating switch 117 Seat ventilation switch 119 5 Seat adjustmen...

Page 35: ...33 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 36: ...4 Panic button Press unlock button on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is dis armed The SBC brake system is activated En...

Page 37: ...ver corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions page 37 For more information see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 98 Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the Sm...

Page 38: ...arting position Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unatte...

Page 39: ...removed Position 1 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton once This supplies power to some electrical consumers such as seat adjustment If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch the sta...

Page 40: ...ing the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting with KEYLESS GO page 49 i If you now press the KEYLESS GO start stop button once the power sup ply is again switched off i When you switch on the igni...

Page 41: ...seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your se...

Page 42: ...stalled in the ve hicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in flates in a crash If this happens serious or fata...

Page 43: ...restraint height Press the switch up or down in direc tion of arrow 1 Head restraint tilt Manually adjust the angle of the head re straint Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion...

Page 44: ...on see Heated steer ing wheel SL 500 SL 600 page 234 Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the...

Page 45: ...ft or right according to the desired setting Warning G In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do no...

Page 46: ...ly pushed rearward hit from the front reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place The mirror housing is then properly posi tioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manne...

Page 47: ...our injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it Yo...

Page 48: ...ng G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the bel...

Page 49: ...e seat backrest in a nearly up right position Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a per son and another object at the same time Check your seat be...

Page 50: ...sed For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey see Turning off with the SmartKey page 58 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbo...

Page 51: ...GO page 59 Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described carry out the following steps If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey Turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0...

Page 52: ...accident and or serious injury Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le ver out of P or N if the engine speed is high er than idle speed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal t...

Page 53: ...dlamps on Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B The low beam headlamps come on If you hear a warning signal when driv ing off you have forgotten to release the parking brake Release the parking...

Page 54: ...3 Turn signals The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 Turn signals right 2 Turn signals left Press the combination switch in direc tion of arrow 1 or...

Page 55: ...of the wind shield After the initial wipe pauses between wipes are controlled by the rain sensor Wiping will not occur with a door open Do not leave windshield wipers in inter mittent setting when veh...

Page 56: ...es snow etc switch them off immediately For safety reasons turn off the engine by turning the SmartKey to position 0 and withdraw the SmartKey from the starter switch or turn off the engine by pressin...

Page 57: ...above 248 F 120 C The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off the engine Allow engine and coolant to cool Check the coolant level and a...

Page 58: ...aves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re sult of vehicle movement before turnin...

Page 59: ...r switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selec...

Page 60: ...n to shifting to position P On slopes turn the front wheels to wards the road curb i The immobilizer is activated i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector leve...

Page 61: ...by guiding the latch plate Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle o...

Page 62: ...box page 412 Pull out the two fuses labeled ENGINE EMERGENCY STOP Warning G To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the door openings when closing the doors Be esp...

Page 63: ...61 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 64: ...more page 34 for about four seconds when you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS GO start stop button twice page 34 for about four seconds when you start the en...

Page 65: ...of dust from the air bags This dust however is neither injurious to your health nor does it indicate a fire in the vehicle The dust might cause some tem porary breathing difficulty for people with ast...

Page 66: ...is occupied Occupants especially children should never lean their heads in the area of the door where the head thorax airbag in flates This could result in serious inju ries or death should the airba...

Page 67: ...specially children should never place their bodies or lean their heads in the area of the door where the head thorax airbag inflates This could result in serious injuries or death should the head thor...

Page 68: ...roll overs other side im pacts rear collisions or other accidents and impacts below airbag deployment thresholds the airbags will not be activated The driver and pas senger will then be protected to...

Page 69: ...S components and wiring Keep area between airbags and occupants free from objects e g pack ages purses umbrellas etc Do not pass belts over sharp edges They could tear Do not make any modification tha...

Page 70: ...indicator lamp on the glove box is not lit page 76 the impact exceeds a preset deploy ment threshold 1 Driver airbag 2 Passenger airbag 3 Kneebag Kneebag The kneebag is located on the driver side low...

Page 71: ...nger to fasten your seat belts If the driver s seat belt is not fastened before the engine is started the seat belt telltale illuminates and a warning chime sounds for approximately six sec onds when...

Page 72: ...n only protect as they are designed if the occupants are prop erly wearing their seat belts page 63 Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position...

Page 73: ...integrated restraint system includes SRS driver airbag driv er side kneebag passenger airbag head thorax airbags and ETD seat belt emergency tensioning device The sys tem is designed to enhance the p...

Page 74: ...not be worn twisted In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to manage impact forces The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries Pregnant women should also use a lap should...

Page 75: ...y persons Before operating the roll bar switch make sure that the roll bar s path is clear and no persons are injured by the moving roll bar due to inattention Raising or lowering of the roll bar coul...

Page 76: ...stems Only use a BabySmartTM1 compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in...

Page 77: ...ixed to inside of vehicle and to infant or child restraints Warning G Children 12 years old and under must never ride in this vehicle except in a Mercedes Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child...

Page 78: ...ontinuously lit the system is not func tioning You must see an authorized Mercedes Benz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat Warning G Children too big for child restraint systems sho...

Page 79: ...ial child seats Warning G When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat the passenger front airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminat ed Please...

Page 80: ...ference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority...

Page 81: ...rol i In winter operation the maximum ef fectiveness of the ABS the BAS the ESP and the SBC is only achieved with winter tires M S tires or snow chains as required Warning G The following factors incr...

Page 82: ...any pulsation in the brake pedal Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS namely braking power and the ability...

Page 83: ...osely or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can pre vent accidents The capabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could...

Page 84: ...unning Warning G Never switch off the ESP when you see the ABS ESP warning lamp v flashing in the instrument cluster In this case proceed as follows While driving off apply as little throttle as possi...

Page 85: ...Because of the ESP s automatic opera tion the engine must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS GO start stop but ton in position 0 or 1 when the parking brake is being te...

Page 86: ...re now again in normal driving mode with the ESP switched on Warning G When the ABS ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously the ESP is switched off Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail i...

Page 87: ...red brake warning lamp page 326 comes on and warning messages page 347 appear in the multifunction display while driving To brake the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure...

Page 88: ...g lamp page 326 illuminates and or warn ing messages appear in the multifunc tion display page 347 the brake system is malfunctioning Follow the in structions of the warning message s and have the bra...

Page 89: ...to your brake system you should occasionally apply the brakes when traveling at high speeds This im proves the grip of the brake pads After driving on wet or snow covered roads you should apply your...

Page 90: ...tch on the ignition page 38 Anti theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens a door the trunk lid the hood a storage compartment...

Page 91: ...ch page 29 begins to flash after arming the alarm sys tem Disarming the alarm system The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO The turn signal lamps fla...

Page 92: ...m is automatically armed after about 30 seconds When you unlock your vehicle the tow away protection disarms automatical ly Disabling tow away alarm To prevent triggering the tow away alarm disable of...

Page 93: ...rtKey or vehicles with KEYLESS GO with the lock button at each door handle or trunk lid The tow away alarm remains disarmed un til you lock your vehicle again Canceling tow away alarm To cancel the al...

Page 94: ...92...

Page 95: ...l Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Automatic climate control Power windows Retractable hardtop Driving syst...

Page 96: ...and unlocking For more information on locking and un locking see the Getting started section page 34 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable me...

Page 97: ...hicle It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside which could result in an accident and or serious injury To prevent possible malfunction avoid exposing the SmartKey to high leve...

Page 98: ...able storage compart ments and the fuel filler flap Press and hold buttons and simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 5 flashes twice The SmartKey will then function as fol lows...

Page 99: ...k the vehicle with the SmartKey then the batteries in the SmartKey are dis charged the SmartKey is malfunction ing or the vehicle battery is drained Check the batteries in the SmartKey page 97 and rep...

Page 100: ...cedes Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace ment SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS GO each with remote controls and a remo...

Page 101: ...g tab 4 Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6 Panic button page 78 For information on using the SmartKey buttons see SmartKey page 94 Warning G When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with KE...

Page 102: ...the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must a...

Page 103: ...ith the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle All doors must be closed The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator If you h...

Page 104: ...n vehicle will appear in the multifunction display Factory setting Global unlocking Grasp the door handle All turn signals flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system...

Page 105: ...t alarm system is disarmed Global unlocking Grasp the door handle on the passen ger side All turn signals flash once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is disarmed Glob...

Page 106: ...ir connections checked page 401 Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors page 376 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Vehicles with...

Page 107: ...Pull on handle 1 The vehicle unlocks the trunk lid only If battery check lamp 5 page 98 does not come on briefly during check then the SmartKey battery is dis charged Replace the battery page 377 You...

Page 108: ...supply you with a replace ment Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in side Open door only when conditions are safe to do so 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle Pull o...

Page 109: ...close the door Always make sure that there is suffi cient overhead clearance i Vehicles without KEYLESS GO The vehicle must be unlocked i To facilitate trunk loading and unload ing when the hardtop i...

Page 110: ...emote trunk lid release switch 1 The trunk lid unlocks Indicator lamp 2 comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed again Lift the trunk lid The trunk can also be opened using the SmartKey see...

Page 111: ...rsonal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid Be espe cially careful when small children are around Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed Amon...

Page 112: ...utton does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle bat tery is discharged or disconnected i If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked the exterior lamps will flash...

Page 113: ...ir condi tioning Central locking switches 1 Locking 2 Unlocking Locking Press central locking switch 1 If all the doors are closed the vehicle locks Unlocking Press central locking switch 2 The vehicl...

Page 114: ...EYLESS GO it will not unlock using the central locking switch If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch while in the global remote control mode the complete vehicle is un lo...

Page 115: ...SmartKey from the starter switch or open the driver s door with the SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button in position 1 page 37 Warning G You must make sure n...

Page 116: ...rd when the easy entry exit feature is activated If the current seat position falls into a factory set position range and the sys tem recognizes the current seat posi tion to be rearward enough for ea...

Page 117: ...support your spine The thumbwheel is located on the lower side of the seat 1 Thumb wheel Switch on the ignition page 36 Set the lumbar support between 0 and 5 Warning G When moving the seats be sure...

Page 118: ...Shoulder region support Press or on switch 1 The air cushion inflates or deflates Lumbar region support Press k or j on rocker switch 4 This selects the air cushion you wish to adjust Press or on roc...

Page 119: ...or lamps on the switch come on Switching off rapid seat heating Press upper switch position 2 again i The seat heating will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes i The system sw...

Page 120: ...he switch come on Switching off rapid seat heating Press upper switch position 1 twice Level off No indicator lamp on 1 One indicator lamp on 2 Two indicator lamps on i The seat heating will be automa...

Page 121: ...eached Switching off seat ventilation Press switch 1 repeatedly until all in dicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp on off No indicator lam...

Page 122: ...heck and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to en sure adequate control reach and com fort The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper hei...

Page 123: ...seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored positions Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position For easier parking you can adjust the passenger side exte...

Page 124: ...ide exterior rear view mirror is selected Adjust the passenger side exterior rear view mirror with button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb Press memory button M Within three seconds...

Page 125: ...ment panel lamps Canada only When the engine is running the low beam headlamps are also switched on B Low beam headlamps or high beam headlamps when the combi nation switch is pushed forward and parki...

Page 126: ...be switched off manual ly To activate the daytime running lamp mode see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only page 152 Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps may switch o...

Page 127: ...engine is running the low beam headlamps are switched on auto matically In low ambient light conditions the fol lowing lamps will switch on additional ly Tail lamps Parking lamps License plate lamps S...

Page 128: ...y By default the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated Activate the daytime run ning lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only page 152 The high beam headlam...

Page 129: ...lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp is switched off The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch goes out The front fog lamps remain lit Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy con...

Page 130: ...itch in direction of arrow 2 to its original position to switch off the high beam headlamps The high beam indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster goes out High beam flasher Pull the combination swi...

Page 131: ...icle open a door remove the SmartKey from the starter switch open the trunk In addition the entry exit lamps in the door trays will come on when you open a door The interior lamps are switched off af...

Page 132: ...on in the dark courtesy lamps will illuminate the interior of your ve hicle as follows With parking lamps switched on the door handles the driver and passenger footwells With SmartKey in starter switc...

Page 133: ...righten illumination Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster page 24 clockwise The instrument cluster illumination will brighten To dim illumination Turn the reset button in the instrument clu...

Page 134: ...press the j or k button on the multifunction steering wheel repeatedly until the trip odometer appears Press and hold reset button 4 page 24 until the trip odometer is reset Tachometer The red marking...

Page 135: ...by comparison to a thermometer placed next the sensor not by comparison to external displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage y...

Page 136: ...eter and the tachometer In its default state the left multifunction display shows the trip and main odometer while the present outside temperature appears in the right multi function display This defa...

Page 137: ...he information available in the multifunc tion display is arranged in menus each containing a number of functions or sub menus 1 Left multifunction display in the speedometer 2 Right multifunction dis...

Page 138: ...attern If you press button or re peatedly you will pass through each menu one after the other If you press button k or j re peatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in...

Page 139: ...137 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table below provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 140: ...route guidance Calling up settings Calling up vehicle malfunction warn ing and system sta tus messages stored in memory Resetting to factory set tings Fuel consump tion statistics after start Loading...

Page 141: ...the message AUDIO off is shown in the right display The following functions are available i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not nec...

Page 142: ...ite radio station USA only The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap plication Select satellite radio with the corre sponding key on the COMAND control panel SAT Press button or repeatedly until yo...

Page 143: ...ing MP3 CD track Turn on COMAND and select MP3 CD Refer to the separate COMAND operat ing instructions Press button or repeatedly until the settings for the MP3 CD cur rently being played appear in th...

Page 144: ...al for in structions on how to activate the route guidance system Distronic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the cur rent settings for your Distronic system What information is shown in the left...

Page 145: ...en recorded the message in the right display is Malfunction memory no malfunctions Vehicle status messages have been recorded If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded the num...

Page 146: ...the starter switch in position 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two func tions The function Reset with which you can reset all...

Page 147: ...n k or j In the right display you see the collec tion of submenus Press button The selection marker moves to the next submenu The submenus are arranged by hierarchy Scroll down with the button scroll...

Page 148: ...ns to the factory settings Move to a function in the submenu Press the reset button in the instru ment cluster for approximately three seconds In the right display you will see the re quest to press t...

Page 149: ...time with head unit Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Setting station selection mode radio Activating easy entry exit feature Selecting speedometer display mode Setting the time hours Setting...

Page 150: ...ssage in the left display Temp indicator The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to set temperature unit to degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F Selecting speedometer display mode...

Page 151: ...ish Italian French Spanish Time submenu Access the Timesubmenu via the Settings menu Use the Time submenu to change the time and date settings The following functions are available Synchronizing time...

Page 152: ...9 has been set to Off The time is then not set automatically by the COMAND and must be set manually if re quired Move the selection marker with the or button to the Time submenu Press button j or k re...

Page 153: ...s appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the minute setting Press button or to set the hour Press the reset button in the instru ment cluster page 25 to confirm the setting Se...

Page 154: ...tifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to select manual operation Manual or daytime running lamp mode Constant With daytime running lamp mode activated and t...

Page 155: ...ocking the vehicle with the SmartKey the lamps will switch off automatically after approxi mately 40 seconds Move the selection marker with button or to the Lighting sub menu Press button j or k repea...

Page 156: ...e lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps If you do not open a door after removing the SmartKey from the starter switch the lamps will switch off automatically after approximately 60 seconds Move the...

Page 157: ...and for how long you would like the interior light ing to remain lit during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch Move the selection marker with button or to the Lighti...

Page 158: ...n to the Vehicle submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left display Automatic door lock The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to switch Automatic d...

Page 159: ...current setting Press or to change the easy entry exit setting Function Page Activating easy entry exit feature 157 Setting key dependency 158 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 15...

Page 160: ...Press or to set key depen dency to On or Off Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Use the Mirror setting when parking function to select whether the passen ger side exterior rear vi...

Page 161: ...edly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left display From start 1 Distance driven since start 2 Average speed s...

Page 162: ...fuel consumption statistics Press button or repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip computer menu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see the reading that you want to reset in th...

Page 163: ...focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we rec ommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the tele phone...

Page 164: ...f you do not wish to receive the call you can choose to reject it Press button You have rejected the call The caller receives a busy signal Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive cal...

Page 165: ...will appear in the display If no connection is made the control system stores the dialed number in the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recent ly dialed phone numbers This e...

Page 166: ...operating conditions change the automatic transmission reacts by adjusting its shift program Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission The automatic transmission selects indi vidual gears automati...

Page 167: ...ed If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or reverse You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something Only shift into gear when th...

Page 168: ...ge of the transmission Canceling gear range limit Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D direction until D reappears in the right multifunction display The transmission will shift from the cu...

Page 169: ...ffect The transmission shifts through sixth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed automatic transmission only The transmission shifts through fifth gear only applies to vehicles with 7 speed auto...

Page 170: ...ly be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P With the SmartKey removed the gear selector lever is locked in position P Reverse gear Place gear selector lever in pos...

Page 171: ...ake in addition to shifting to position P page 57 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where combustible materials such as grass hay...

Page 172: ...appears in the right multifunction display Select C for comfort driving The vehicle starts out in second gear both forward and reverse for gentler starts This does not apply if full throttle is applie...

Page 173: ...ssion shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly e g at traffic lights Leave the transmission in gear Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop longer with the engine idling or on an uphill gr...

Page 174: ...gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel 1 Button outside downshift 2 Button inside upshift i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting with steering wheel ge...

Page 175: ...ransmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmis sion i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gears...

Page 176: ...iving in the automatic program mode C or S i You cannot shift with the steering wheel gearshift buttons when the gear selector lever is in position P N or R The MANUAL program mode will not be stored...

Page 177: ...r switch is located on the lower part of the center console 1 Program mode selector switch MANUAL For manual gear shifting C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The current gear s...

Page 178: ...ring wheel page 174 The transmission shifts to the next lower gear Upshifting Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in drive wheel sli...

Page 179: ...ft program Press the program mode selector switch page 175 repeatedly until C or S appears in the right multifunction display or Restart the engine The transmission will go to the automatic program mo...

Page 180: ...m and headlamp cleaning system page 278 Rear window defroster For information see Rear window defrost er page 189 Rear view mirrors For information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors page 43...

Page 181: ...ror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side do not react for example if the wind screen is in stalled Glare can endanger you and others Warning G In the case of an accident liquid elect...

Page 182: ...previously stored driving position ten seconds after you put the gear se lector lever out of position R immediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph 10 km h immediately when yo...

Page 183: ...lity 1 Mounting 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Holder for gas cards To use mirror lift up cover 2 i If sunlight enters through a side win dow disengage sun visor from mounting 1 and pivot to the side...

Page 184: ...182 Controls in detail Automatic climate control...

Page 185: ...limate control panel i For draft free ventilation move the slid ers for the center air vents to the mid dle position Item 1 Temperature control left 2 Air distribution left automatic or manual operati...

Page 186: ...very cold de pending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frostbite on unprotected skin in the immediate area of the air vents Al ways keep sufficient distance between un protected parts of...

Page 187: ...Turn the outer adjustment ring slightly to the left The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature Adjusting air volume Use air volume control a page 183...

Page 188: ...ght on the control knob comes on The air distribution is adjust ed automatically Windshield fogged on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on Turn the air distribution control to h or j Maximum co...

Page 189: ...ecirculates the air in the passenger compartment Activating Press button page 183 The indicator lamp on the button comes on i These settings should only be selected for a short time Warning G When the...

Page 190: ...26 C the system will not automatically switch back to outside air A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes i If you keep button pressed the side windows will close The air rec...

Page 191: ...and ice should be removed from the rear window before driv ing Visibility could otherwise be impaired endangering you and others The rear window defroster cannot be switched on when the retractable ha...

Page 192: ...r 0 or remove it from the starter switch Press button T page 183 The indicator lamp on button T comes on Deactivating Press button T page 183 The indicator lamp on button T goes out The residual heat...

Page 193: ...rol knobs on the automatic climate control The indicator lamp on button M switches off Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to th...

Page 194: ...mate control system is activated Glove box 1 Thumbwheel 2 Air vent Opening the air vent Turn thumbwheel 1 upwards Closing the air vent Turn thumbwheel 1 downwards Storage compartment under the armrest...

Page 195: ...ance where you pulled the switch past the resistance point and released it to close the window the automatic reversal function will stop the window and open it slightly If the window encounters an obs...

Page 196: ...se the front window Pull switch 1 or 2 to the resistance point again The corresponding rear window will close completely Fully opening the windows Express open Press switch 1 or 2 past the resis tance...

Page 197: ...windows cannot be fully opened Express open or closed Express close Synchronizing the power windows Switch on ignition Pull the power window switches until the side windows are closed Hold the switche...

Page 198: ...g procedure You then can operate the hardtop switch to raise or lower the hardtop away from the danger zone Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS G...

Page 199: ...compartment Opening the retractable hardtop with the switch Hardtop switch Before pulling on the hardtop switch you must make sure the parking brake is engaged page 50 the luggage cover is closed see...

Page 200: ...ted by the arrow until the hardtop is com pletely closed and locked and the indi cator lamp in the hardtop switch goes out The multifunction display will briefly show the message Retractable roof Clos...

Page 201: ...in its fully closed position press hardtop switch forward The message Retractable roof Closed ap pears in the multifunction display or To lock the hardtop in its fully opened position pull up on the...

Page 202: ...ched off Shortly before the hardtop is lowered a warning will sound and the hardtop switch lamp will flash In the speedometer display you will see K in the tachometer display you will see the message...

Page 203: ...safety reasons no more than five consecutive attempts may be made to raise or lower the hardtop After about ten minutes you may again attempt to open or close the retractable hardtop If the indicator...

Page 204: ...fy an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Wind screen The wind screen deflects drafts away from the driver and passenger when the hardtop is lowered It is stored in a separate stor age bag Installing Leav...

Page 205: ...elease button Undo the buckles on the upper section of the roll bar by pressing release button 1 Lower the roll bar Make sure the fas tening straps do not get caught Pull the wind screen out towards t...

Page 206: ...ntrols in detail Retractable hardtop 1 Stop buttons 2 Handle Opening Squeeze stop buttons 1 and guide the sunshade towards the rear Closing Using handle 2 slide the sunshade towards the front of the v...

Page 207: ...s of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left hand side of the steering column page 22 Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designed t...

Page 208: ...ed for later use or Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 The cruise control is canceled The last speed set is stored for later use Warning G Cruise control brakes automaticall...

Page 209: ...ff with the ESP switch page 83 you move the gear selector lever to position N while driving An accoustic warning sounds and the message TMP Off appears in the mutli function display for approximately...

Page 210: ...pressways and other major roads If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead your vehicle speed will be reduced so that you follow that vehicle at a preset distance...

Page 211: ...t you review the following information carefully before operating the system i USA only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This d...

Page 212: ...ions of fog and heavy rain snow or sleet Warning G Close attention to road and traffic condi tions is imperative at all times regardless of whether or not Distronic is activated Use of Distronic can b...

Page 213: ...e to the vehicle in front of you The warning sound is intended as a final cau tion that you have not interceded with your own braking inputs to avoid a potentially dangerous situation Do not wait for...

Page 214: ...see one of the following dis plays Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard display in the left multifunc tion display 1 Vehicle ahead if detected 2 Actual distanc...

Page 215: ...mph 40 km h and 110 mph 180 km h the ESP is activated page 82 When Distronic is activated the speedome ter display will show a message such as DTR 60 mph If Distronic is deactivated the speedome ter d...

Page 216: ...set Fine adjustment in 1 mph Canada 1 km h increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 4 page 213 i If you do not take your foot off of the accelerator completely the...

Page 217: ...25 mph 40 km h the ESP is active page 82 or you de activate the ESP You move the gear selector lever into position N A signal will sound The DTR off mes sage appears in the speedometer dis play for ap...

Page 218: ...s tance to the vehicle ahead Turn thumbwheel 2 towards Decreasing distance Decreasing the distance setting tells Dis tronic to maintain a smaller following dis tance to the vehicle ahead Turn thumbwhe...

Page 219: ...tent warning sounds im mediate attention on the part of the driver is required As required by the traffic situation apply the brakes and navigate around a possible ob stacle However do not drive by re...

Page 220: ...m sensor cover page 318 Turns and bends In turns or bends Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front or it may detect one too soon This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Dis...

Page 221: ...insuffi cient distance to the vehicle ahead Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes There will be insufficient distance to the vehicle ahead Narrow vehicles Because of...

Page 222: ...ch The selected suspension style is stored in memory even after the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch The ABC switch with the indicator lamp is located in the lower section of the center con...

Page 223: ...s re duced by up to approximately one inch 25 mm With decreasing speed the ride height is again raised to the selected vehicle level Select the level 1 and 2 settings only when required by current dri...

Page 224: ...dicator lamp 2 3 Vehicle level control switch Vehicle level when stationary Use for Height increase over normal Automatic lowering Indicator lamps page 222 Normal Normal operation None Max approx 0 5...

Page 225: ...nsors in the rear bumper 1 Sensors in the front bumper Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parki...

Page 226: ...approx 40 in 100 cm Corners approx 24 in 60 cm Center approx 48 in 120 cm Corners approx 32 in 80 cm During parking maneuvers pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the...

Page 227: ...ve the center air vents in the dashboard The warning indi cator for the rear area is integrated in the rear trim Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle Eac...

Page 228: ...sound when the first dis tance segment illuminates This signal quickens with each additional distance segment lit When the eighth distance segment illuminates the acoustic warning becomes a constant s...

Page 229: ...rcedes Benz Center as soon as possible If only the red distance segments illumi nate and no warning sounds the Parktron ic system sensors are dirty or there is an interference from other radio or ultr...

Page 230: ...e cup holder opens automatically Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when stowing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the trunk if...

Page 231: ...ts especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneu vers or in an accident When not in use keep the cup holder closed An open cup holder may cause injury to or others when contacted dur...

Page 232: ...ents separately page 230 Rear storage compartments The CD changer is located in the left stor age compartment For instructions on the CD changer see separate COMAND Operator s Manual 1 Release button...

Page 233: ...net in trunk There are three nets available in the trunk to secure loads a pocket net on each side of the right and left trunk side walls a trunk floor net Pull the trunk floor net from the trunk back...

Page 234: ...ause injury during a braking maneuver and can increase the risk of injury in an accident Never allow anyone to ride in the rear The luggage straps can only secure light lug gage items Carry heavy piec...

Page 235: ...ert will eject a short distance Replacing the ashtray insert Press the insert into the frame until it snaps into place Cigarette lighter The lighter socket can be used to accom modate electrical acces...

Page 236: ...on Switching off Turn switch at tip of stalk in the direc tion of arrow 3 The steering wheel heating is turned off Indicator lamp 2 goes out Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the l...

Page 237: ...can now open the luggage cover Lowering the hardtop The hardtop can only be lowered when the luggage cover is closed and the trunk lid is completely opened Close the luggage cover Press button 3 The...

Page 238: ...operate radio transmitters equipped with a built in or attached antenna i e with out being connected to an external antenna from inside the vehicle while the engine is running Doing so could lead to...

Page 239: ...ele Aid call can be adjusted when using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel To raise press button and to lower press button or use the volume knob on your COMAND headunit To activat...

Page 240: ...on and the Information button are located below the center armrest cov er The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular network for communication and the GPS Global Positioning System satel lites for vehi...

Page 241: ...onse Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af ter the emergency call has been initiated The Response Center will attempt to deter mine more precisely the natur...

Page 242: ...essage Connecting call will appear in the multifunction display and the audio system is muted When the connection is established the message Call connected appears in the multifunction display The Tel...

Page 243: ...e obtainable i The indicator lamp in the Roadside Assistance button remains illumi nated in red for approximately ten sec onds during the system self check after switching on the ignition together wit...

Page 244: ...between the Customer Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be estab lished Information regarding the operation of your vehicle the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or Mer...

Page 245: ...dunit If the indicator lamps do not start flash ing after pressing one of the buttons or remain illuminated in red at any time the Tele Aid system has detected a malfunction or the service is currentl...

Page 246: ...in the respective button flashes until the call is conclud ed Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Customer Assis tance Center representative except Roadside Assistance and Informatio...

Page 247: ...able if the relevant cellular phone net work is available The SOS button will flash and the mes sage Call connected will appear in the multifunction display to indicate re ceipt of the door unlock com...

Page 248: ...ehicle equipment Warning G Before programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate op erator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tentia...

Page 249: ...wo conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any inter ference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modi...

Page 250: ...he device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to12 cm away from the surface of the integrated remote control locat ed on the interior rear view mirror keeping the indicator lamp 1 in view Step...

Page 251: ...g button refer to the garage door opener opera tor s manual Step 9 Press training button on the garage door opener motor head unit The training light is activated You have 30 seconds to initiate the f...

Page 252: ...signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 while you press and re press cycle your hand held remote con trol transmitter 6 every two seconds until the frequency signal has been learned Upon successful traini...

Page 253: ...previously trained follow these steps Press and hold the desired signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 Do not re lease the button The indicator lamp will begin to flash af ter 20 seconds Without releasi...

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Page 255: ...253 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 256: ...low the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving Select C as the preferred shift program p...

Page 257: ...ct an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Fuel consumption is also increased by driv ing in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drink...

Page 258: ...e use of the recommended towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to...

Page 259: ...ll checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid rec ommended by Me...

Page 260: ...until the oper ating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an ex tended period with the ESP switched off Doing so may cause serio...

Page 261: ...release brake pedal When parked on an incline turn front wheels towards the road curb Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch or press the...

Page 262: ...in Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehi cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI be come visible at approximately 1 16 in 1 6 mm we recommend that y...

Page 263: ...h snow or ice Exer cise appropriate caution Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating local speed limits should be obeyed Use pru dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions...

Page 264: ...ed of 155 mph 250 km h Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration braking and steering maneuvers Do not use the...

Page 265: ...ulting in unconsciousness and death To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation open a window slightly on the side of the ve hicle not facing the wind Warning G The outside temperature indicator is not...

Page 266: ...possible In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in th...

Page 267: ...tments on the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes Benz Center authorized techni cians Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way Moreover the specified service j...

Page 268: ...in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If y...

Page 269: ...arter switch is in position 0 same as SmartKey removed from starter switch Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by the arrow The fuel filler flap springs open Turn the fuel cap...

Page 270: ...noz zle which could cause personal injury i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 average of 96 RON 86 MON Information on gasoline quality can normally be found...

Page 271: ...ee Coolant page 276 Engine oil level For more information on checking the en gine oil level see Checking engine oil lev el with the control system page 272 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanlin...

Page 272: ...he hood could be forced open by passing air flow To avoid damage to the windshield wip ers or hood never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield Warning G To help p...

Page 273: ...r if the coolant tem perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated do not open the hood Move away from the vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled If neces sary call the...

Page 274: ...st five minutes with the engine turned off with the engine not at operating tem perature the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off To check the engine oi...

Page 275: ...tion 2 the following message will appear Turn ignition on to measure engine oil level Switch on the ignition page 36 If you see the message Observe waiting time If the engine is at operating tempera t...

Page 276: ...t covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS Canada vehicles For a listing of approve...

Page 277: ...ansmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the au...

Page 278: ...Coolants page 435 Warning G In order to avoid any possibly serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system or if the...

Page 279: ...e your vehicle for an extended period of time consult an authorized Mercedes Benz Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improp...

Page 280: ...with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available pre mixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where te...

Page 281: ...tion pressure loss and damage to the tire beads If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire inflation pressure and correct as required Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on w...

Page 282: ...conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replace...

Page 283: ...rs as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the tread wear indicators TWI become visibl...

Page 284: ...e proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle The Certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weigh...

Page 285: ...the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs on this placard The combined weight of all occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue load if app...

Page 286: ...the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle Observe front and rear se...

Page 287: ...unt of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity i...

Page 288: ...Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac ard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2...

Page 289: ...Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR an...

Page 290: ...n tire inflation pressure page 289 Placard Example A 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard Example A lists the recommend ed cold tire inflation...

Page 291: ...e excessive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the...

Page 292: ...cap from the valve on one tire Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driv...

Page 293: ...icle s control system can occur The readings issued by the control system are more pre cise i You can select the unit of measure Bar Psi used for the tire inflation pressure by changing the setting in...

Page 294: ...his case bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers i Operating radio transmission equip ment e g wireless headsets two way radios in or near t...

Page 295: ...r driving a few minutes Press the reset button on the instru ment cluster page 24 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Monitor current tire pressure Press the button The foll...

Page 296: ...sely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tire inflation pressure Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling characteristics cause uneven tire wear be more prone to damage from road haza...

Page 297: ...rer 6 Tire ply material page 304 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 295 8 Load identification page 299 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect rat...

Page 298: ...s expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 page 295 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tir...

Page 299: ...t or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result...

Page 300: ...by the speed symbol in the service description Example 245 40 ZR18 97Y In this example 97Y is the service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is...

Page 301: ...r Extra Load designates an extra load or reinforced tire Light Load designates a light load tire C D E designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure I...

Page 302: ...re 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture DOT Department of Transportation A tire branding symbol 1 page 3...

Page 303: ...imum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating page 296 For information on calculating...

Page 304: ...s is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate...

Page 305: ...lative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in...

Page 306: ...the Federal Mo tor 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 ply material 1 Plies in sidew...

Page 307: ...e rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than one mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle...

Page 308: ...r normal driving conditions Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lbs Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a v...

Page 309: ...art of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire t...

Page 310: ...6000 miles 5000 to 10000 km or sooner if neces sary according to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained page 282 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire w...

Page 311: ...l be fully opera tional even at low ambient tempera tures Tire change Mercedes Benz recom mends M S rated radial ply tires with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1 6 in 4 mm on all four wheels fo...

Page 312: ...d 30 mph 50 km h Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference...

Page 313: ...ac turer s mounting instructions Only use snow chains that are ap proved by Mercedes Benz Your autho rized Mercedes Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject Use of snow chains may be pro...

Page 314: ...y you when your next maintenance ser vice is due Starting approximately one month before your next maintenance service is due one of the following messages will appear in the multifunction display whi...

Page 315: ...the following mes sage in the right multifunction display Service A exceeded by xx days Service A exceeded by xx miles km In addition a signal sounds when the mes sage appears Any authorized Mercedes...

Page 316: ...from Mercedes Benz i If the battery supplying the vehicle s electrical consumers is disconnected the days of disconnection will not be in cluded in the count shown by the ser vice indicator To arrive...

Page 317: ...tion You should check your vehicle from time to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody...

Page 318: ...mover is recommended Paintwork painted body components Mercedes Benz approved Paint Care should be applied when water drops on the paint surface do not bead up normally every three to five months depe...

Page 319: ...dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Due to the width of the vehicle fold in ex terior rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to...

Page 320: ...d Car Sham poo with plenty of water and a soft non scratchy cloth When using a steam cleaner or power washer aim nozzle only briefly from a min imum distance of 12 in 30 cm at sensors 1 Wiper blades T...

Page 321: ...back onto the windshield before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could cr...

Page 322: ...Care Cup holder Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution Wipe with a cloth moist ened in lukewarm solution Do not use scouring agents Hard plast...

Page 323: ...prevented Leather upholstery Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning per forated leather a...

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Page 325: ...323 Practical hints What to do if Where will I find Locking unlocking in an emergency Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Batteries Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses...

Page 326: ...g road and weather conditions Switch the ESP back on page 84 If the ESP cannot be switched back on have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible v The yellow ABS E...

Page 327: ...lso be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as pos...

Page 328: ...t Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result...

Page 329: ...operation mode Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagn...

Page 330: ...the reservoir If this warning lamp comes on frequently there is a leak in the cooling system If the coolant level is correct the electric ra diator fan may be broken Immediately add coolant to prevent...

Page 331: ...engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you s...

Page 332: ...le line of travel Apply the brakes immediately Carefully observe the traffic situation You may need to brake or maneuver to avoid hitting an obstacle E The white DTR indicator lamp comes on while driv...

Page 333: ...ing with the retractable hardtop open Attempt to raise the roll bar manually Have the roll bar checked by an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G If the roll bar warning lamp does not come on do...

Page 334: ...ld deploy unexpectedly or fail to activate in an accident Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event that a malfunction of the SRS is indicated as...

Page 335: ...ing system warning light is lit one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated You should stop and check your tires as soon as possi ble and inflate them to the proper pressure as indicated...

Page 336: ...cked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible 7 The AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not come on with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the front passenger seat The system...

Page 337: ...multifunction steering wheel Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display us ing the reset button or button j k or on the mul...

Page 338: ...ience the messages are di vided into two sections Text messages page 337 Symbol messages page 345 i Switching on the ignition causes all in strument cluster lamps except high beam headlamp indicator l...

Page 339: ...The vehicle is losing oil Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Stop car too low The car is parked on an extremely un even surface Press the vehicle level control button to select level 2...

Page 340: ...50 mph 80 km h Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible ABS Malfunction Visit workshop The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off The ESP and the BAS are also deacti v...

Page 341: ...caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increas...

Page 342: ...ionality no longer prevail e g lessening rain or slush or snow has fallen off the Distronic cover while driving You can then operate Distronic as usual again Drive to workshop Distronic is malfunction...

Page 343: ...he power supply has been interrupted The SBC brake system is still function ing normally but without the ESP avail able Synchronize the ESP With the vehicle stationary turn the steering wheel com plet...

Page 344: ...t the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button with the gear selector lever not in P Place the gear selector lever in position P You have tried to turn off the engine with the KEYLESS GO start sto...

Page 345: ...pressure is being checked Tire pres monitor temporarily unavailable The tire inflation pressure monitor is unable to monitor the tire inflation pressure due to the presence of several wheel sen sors...

Page 346: ...the tire pressure monitoring system after correcting the tire inflation pressure values page 293 Tire pres monitor inoperative Drive to workshop The tire inflation pressure monitor is malfunctioning...

Page 347: ...nter Visit workshop The battery is no longer charging Possible causes alternator malfunctioning broken poly V belt Do not forget that the brake system requires electrical energy and may be operating w...

Page 348: ...ne The consumer battery has insuffi cient voltage and can no longer sup ply the convenience functions such as seat ventilation The electrical consumers will come back online as soon as on board voltag...

Page 349: ...Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking the wheels with wheel chocks or oth er sizable objects Call for roadside assistance USA only Canada only 3 Reduced brake effect Start engine The batt...

Page 350: ...nction in the SBC brake system we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift dolly equipment A tow bar must be used if circumstanc...

Page 351: ...ke fluid This will not solve the problem If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and...

Page 352: ...Brakes overheated Drive carefully The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the brakes Relieve the load on the brake system Drive more smoothly and think ahead to avoid unnecessary br...

Page 353: ...dd coolant frequently have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if...

Page 354: ...when your engine is badly overheat ed can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine cancause seri...

Page 355: ...will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the en gine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Do not continue to drive with this message displayed...

Page 356: ...des Benz Center Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are un able to relay information to the con trol system The following systems may have failed Coolant temperature gauge Ta...

Page 357: ...e 272 Engine oil level Stop put engine off There is no oil in the engine There is a danger of engine damage Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt as soon as possible Turn off the engine Add engine oil...

Page 358: ...roved Service Products pam phlet Left display Right display Possible cause Suggested solution Engine oil Visit workshop It may be that there is water in the engine oil Have the engine oil checked Engi...

Page 359: ...by an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center K Visit workshop The retractable hardtop is malfunc tioning Have the retractable hardtop checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center K Lock retractable roof T...

Page 360: ...driver s door is opened with the engine shut off and no SmartKey in the starter switch Message is only a reminder Insert SmartKey in the starter switch Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you when...

Page 361: ...be started again af ter the engine is stopped The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is momentarily not recognized Change the position of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the vehicle Operate the vehicle with the...

Page 362: ...og lamp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible Front foglamp Right The right front fog lamp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible Rear foglamp Left The left rear fog...

Page 363: ...mps switch on automati cally In the control system set lamp operation to manual page 152 Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible...

Page 364: ...lamp Rear right The rear right side marker lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible Parking lamp Front left The front left parking or standing lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bul...

Page 365: ...an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Tail lamp Right Auxiliary lamp on The right tail lamp is malfunction ing An auxiliary lamp has been brought into use Visit an authorized Mercede...

Page 366: ...ar The roll bar is malfunctioning Raise the roll bar using the roll bar button page 73 Have the roll bar checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Seat belt system Drive to workshop The seat belt...

Page 367: ...braking maneuvers Observe the traffic situation around you Change the wheel page 388 Vehicles with Tirefit Temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT page 388 or contact Roadside Assistance If tire cannot...

Page 368: ...c situation around you If necessary change the wheel page 388 Vehicles with Tirefit If necessary temporarily repair tire using TIREFIT page 388 or contact Roadside Assistance If tire cannot be tempora...

Page 369: ...tance If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT contact Roadside Assistance Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire pressure FL Check tires Th...

Page 370: ...tance If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT contact Roadside Assistance Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire pressure FR Check tires Th...

Page 371: ...tance If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT contact Roadside Assistance Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire pressure RL Check tires T...

Page 372: ...tance If tire cannot be temporarily repaired using TIREFIT contact Roadside Assistance Have the damaged wheel repaired or replaced at an au thorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire pressure RR Check tires T...

Page 373: ...e retractable hardtop even though the luggage cover in the trunk is not pulled out Pull out the luggage cover and secure it page 197 W Washer fluid Check level The fluid level has dropped to about 1 3...

Page 374: ...can now remove the tools and ac cessories The vehicle tool kit includes One pair of universal pliers Two open end wrenches One hex socket wrench One interchangeable slot Phillips screwdriver One towin...

Page 375: ...Electric air pump 3 Vehicle tool kit 4 Battery for electrical consumers 5 Jack under spare wheel 6 Wheel wrench under spare wheel Vehicles with TIREFIT kit SL 65 AMG only 1 TIREFIT kit 2 Electric air...

Page 376: ...the housing Unlocking the driver s door 1 Unlocking 2 Locking Unlock the door with the mechanical key To do so push the mechanical key in the lock until it stops and turn it to the left i Unlocking yo...

Page 377: ...king storage areas in the passenger compartment include the glove box the storage compartment under the armrest the rear storage compartments If these cannot be unlocked by means of the SmartKey the S...

Page 378: ...r door and the trunk lid Press the central locking switch in the center console page 110 Check to see whether the locking knob on the passenger door is still visible If necessary push it down manually...

Page 379: ...y with KEYLESS GO are dis charged the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked It is recommended to have the batteries replaced at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Batteries contain materials th...

Page 380: ...n direction of ar row Remove the batteries 3 Battery 4 Contact spring Using a lint free cloth insert new bat teries under the contact spring with the plus side facing up Return battery compartment int...

Page 381: ...tment is unlatched Pull the battery compartment out of the SmartKey housing Using mechanical key 3 apply pres sure to position 2 Battery 1 tilts up slightly Pull battery 1 out in direction of ar row U...

Page 382: ...readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp ad justment i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a...

Page 383: ...er D2S 35W 4 Xenon headlamps Highbeam highbeam flasher H7 55W Bi Xenon head lamps High beam flasher H7 55W Parking and standing lamps W 5 W 5 Fog lamp HB4 51W 6 Side marker lamp W 5 W Lamp Type 7 Rear...

Page 384: ...exteri or rear view mirrors the high mounted brake lamp the brake lamps the parking lamps and the side marker lamps in the tail lamp unit the rear fog lamps the low beam Xenon or Bi Xenon lamps the fr...

Page 385: ...Locking mechanism 6 Parking and standing lamps Front turn signal bulb Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise and pull it out Push the bulb into socket 1 turn socket 1 counterclockwise and re move it Inse...

Page 386: ...and standing lamp bulbs Press ends of cover tab together and remove high beam headlamp cover 2 Pull out bulb socket 6 with the bulb Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 6 Insert a new bulb in bulb socket...

Page 387: ...Rear fog lamp Passenger s side Substitute lamp Fold the trim to the side and remove it Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out Gently push the bulb into the socket turn it counterclockw...

Page 388: ...ps into place Turn wiper blade at a right angle to the wiper arm Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer To avoid damage to the hood the wiper arms should only be folded forward when in the...

Page 389: ...k Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshi...

Page 390: ...es with KEYLESS GO Turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS GO button on the gear se lector lever once page 59 Open the driver s door this puts the starter switch in position 0 same as with the Sma...

Page 391: ...drive the vehicle under such circum stances Contact your nearest Mercedes Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance Warning G Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in con...

Page 392: ...ic air pump should now switch on and inflate the tire After 5 minutes the pressure gauge must display at least 26 psi 1 8 bar The air hose can become hot during inflation Please exercise appropriate c...

Page 393: ...pump back in the trunk Close the trunk lid Drive away immediately The TIREFIT sealant will distribute itself evenly inside the tire Warning G If a tire inflation pressure of 26 psi 1 8 bar is not att...

Page 394: ...tire re pair facility to have tire repaired or replaced Recommended duration of use 300 miles 500 km at 50 mph 80 km h with the recommended tire inflation pres sure Warning G Follow recommend inflatio...

Page 395: ...are wheel is for temporary use only When driving with spare wheel mounted en sure proper tire inflation pressure and do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the nearest Mercedes Benz Ce...

Page 396: ...tube cover except SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG and vehicles with Sport Package Open cover 1 by pressing at point in dicated by arrow Remove cover 1 taking care not to damage the locking tabs Warning G When tur...

Page 397: ...be hole 3 Crank Insert jack arm 1 fully into tube hole 2 up to the stop Keeping jack in this position turn crank 3 clockwise until the jack base meets the ground Make sure the jack is vertical plumb l...

Page 398: ...in damage to the bolt and wheel hub threads Warning G Inflate spare wheel tire only after the wheel is properly mounted Inflate the spare wheel tire using the electric pump page 397 before lowering t...

Page 399: ...pressure gauge 2 Remove the valve cap from the tire valve Screw air hose 2 onto the tire valve Insert electrical plug 4 into vehicle ci gar lighter socket Warning G Only use genuine equipment Mercede...

Page 400: ...tion 0 or Press KEYLESS GO start stop button on the gear selector lever twice without depressing the brake pedal The electric air pump should now be switched off If the tire inflation pressure is abov...

Page 401: ...runk crank back to storage position and fold in the arm i The flat tire may be transported in the trunk when the retractable hardtop is raised Use the protective sheet provid ed with the spare wheel D...

Page 402: ...lacing jack support tube cover Slide tongue of cover under the upper edge of the tube opening Applying even pressure press cover until it snaps into place Be careful not to damage the locking tabs or...

Page 403: ...e regulated lead acid VRLA battery also referred to as fleece battery Such batteries do not require topping up of the electrolyte level VRLA batteries therefore do not have cell caps and the battery c...

Page 404: ...parks away from battery avoid improper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Never loosen or detach battery termi nal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch Othe...

Page 405: ...d To brake the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking ef fect If necessary apply full pressure to the brake...

Page 406: ...r bat tery Disconnect the positive lead from pos itive terminal 1 of the starter battery Removing the batteries Removing the consumer battery Remove the screws securing the bat tery in the trunk Remov...

Page 407: ...positive lead 1 of the starter battery and fasten covers Connect negative lead 2 of the starter battery Connect negative lead 4 of the con sumer battery Reinstall the trunk floor Rehook trunk luggage...

Page 408: ...ng you might get injured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek...

Page 409: ...ged battery 4 first Start the engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and run at idle speed Connect negative terminals 1 and 2 of the batteries with the jumper cables Clamp cable to charged bat...

Page 410: ...ng with sling type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports To prevent damage during transport do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off the tow away al...

Page 411: ...ecessary to adequately con trol the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make certain that the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 If the SmartKey is left in st...

Page 412: ...rably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle Adapt your driving accordingly When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground please note the follow ing With the auto...

Page 413: ...er the trunk floor Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench To reinstall cover Fit cover and snap into place Rear of vehicle 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cove...

Page 414: ...box is located in the engine compartment on the driver s side in front of the bulkhead wall separating the engine and passenger compartment 1 Main fuse box cover 2 Unlocking 3 Locking Warning G Only u...

Page 415: ...o position 2 and lift cover 1 Closing Hook cover 1 onto tabs and close it Move slide to position 3 The fuse box cover must be properly positioned with the slide at the symbol to prevent moisture or di...

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Page 417: ...415 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc...

Page 418: ...ore than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Mercedes Benz genuine parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactu...

Page 419: ...warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and access...

Page 420: ...rear storage compart ment 3 Engine number engraved on engine 4 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 5 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emi...

Page 421: ...shown in purple belt two shown in black 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 ABC tandem pump pump for power steering assistance and ABC chassis 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Cool...

Page 422: ...0 1 9 1 Output acc to SAE J 1349 302 hp 5600 rpm2 225 kW 5600 rpm 493 hp 5000 rpm2 368 kW 5000 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 339 lb ft 2700 rpm 460 Nm 2700 rpm 590 lb ft 3500 rpm 800 Nm 3500 rp...

Page 423: ...c to SAE J 1349 493 hp 6100 rpm2 368 kW 6100 rpm 603 hp 4400 5100 rpm2 450 kW 4800 5100 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 516 lb ft 2750 4000 rpm 700 Nm 2750 4000 rpm 738 lb ft 2000 4000 rpm 1000 N...

Page 424: ...le parts Damage to the tires or the vehi cle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation...

Page 425: ...res radial ply tires 255 45 R17 98W Winter tires radial ply tires 255 45 R17 102V XL or Extra Load M S SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Rims light alloy 81 2 J x 18 H2 81 2 J x 18 H2 81 2 J x 18 H2 W...

Page 426: ...9 tires SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG Rims light alloy 81 2 J x 19 EH2 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires radial ply tires Winter tires radial ply tires 255 35 R19 96V XL or Extra Load M S1 1...

Page 427: ...offset 1 38 in 35 mm 1 38 in 35 mm 1 38 in 35 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 255 40 R18 95W 255 40 R18 95W 255 40 R18 95Y Rear axle Rims light alloy 91 2 J x 18 H2 91 2 J x 18 H2 91 2 J x 18 H2 Whee...

Page 428: ...in 30 mm 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 255 40 ZR18 95Y 255 40 ZR18 95Y 255 35 ZR19 96Y XL or Extra Load1 Rear axle Rims light alloy 91 2 J x 18 H2 91 2 J x 18 91 2 J x 19 EH2 Wheel offse...

Page 429: ...6 B x 17 H2 6 B x 18 6 B x 18 Wheel offset 0 98 in 25 mm 0 98 in 25 mm 0 98 in 25 mm Collapsible tire 185 60 17 93P1 1 Must not be used with snow chains 175 55 18 91P1 175 55 18 91P1 i The SL 65 AMG d...

Page 430: ...kW Battery Starter battery 12 V 35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah Battery for electrical consumers 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 70 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPER NGK PFR5R11 NGK IFR6QG N...

Page 431: ...vehicle width 71 9 in 1827 mm 71 9 in 1827 mm 71 9 in 1827 mm 71 9 in 1827 mm Overall vehicle height 51 0 in 1295 mm 51 0 in 1295 mm 51 0 in 1295 mm 51 0 in 1295 mm Overall vehicle height when opening...

Page 432: ...430 Technical data Weights Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg...

Page 433: ...roved engine oils Automatic transmission SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG SL 65 AMG 10 3 US qt 9 7 l 8 0 US qt 7 5 l 9 1 US qt 8 6 l 8 0 US qt 7 5 l MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear axle SL 500 SL 600 SL 5...

Page 434: ...1 US gal 80 0 l 2 6 US gal 10 0 l 2 6 US gal 10 0 l 3 7 US gal 14 0 l 3 7 US gal 14 0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioning system R 134a refriger...

Page 435: ...d by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Engine oil additives Do not blend oil additives with engine oil They may damage the engine Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not...

Page 436: ...hanol is not allowed Gasohol which contains 10 ethanol and 90 unleaded gasoline can be used These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapo...

Page 437: ...t blend other specific fuel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine op eration Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blendin...

Page 438: ...to freeze protection to approx 22 F 30 C If you use a solution that is more than 55 anticorrosion antifreeze freeze protec tion to approx 49 F 45 C the engine temperature will increase due to the low...

Page 439: ...corrosion anti freeze agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot southern regions you should have the anticorrosion antifreeze concentration checked The coolant is also regularl...

Page 440: ...depending on am bient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S to 100 parts water...

Page 441: ...lamp 7 on the glove box comes on BabySmartTM compatible child seats Special restraint system for children The sensor system for the passenger seat prevents deployment of the pas senger front airbag if...

Page 442: ...e phone Control system The control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change component settings Information and messages appear in the multifunction display The driver uses the butto...

Page 443: ...eding a preset thresh old Unlike normal side airbags head thorax airbags are also designed to provide protection for the head area Instrument cluster The displays and indicator warning lamps in the dr...

Page 444: ...the tachometer dial see Tachome ter page 132 Avoid this engine speed range as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Parktronic Parking assist...

Page 445: ...er and RON Research Octane Number is posted at the pump also known as ANTI KNOCK INDEX SBC Sensotronic Brake Control Electronically controlled hydraulic braking system for increased braking safety and...

Page 446: ...to a selected setting and speed The driver can choose manually within a range of ground clearance for example on very rough roads VIN Vehicle Identification Number The number set by the manufacturer a...

Page 447: ...parking position 179 Hazard warning flasher 129 High beams 128 Ignition 36 Immobilizer 58 Parktronic 226 Rear window defroster 189 Residual heat 190 Seat heating 117 118 Seat ventilation 119 Tow away...

Page 448: ...sarming 89 Anti theft systems Anti theft alarm system 88 Tow away alarm 90 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest Storage compartment 229 Ashtray 29 233 Aspect ratio 305 At the gas station 267 ATF autom...

Page 449: ...lectrical consumers 373 Bead 305 Bi Xenon 439 Bi Xenon headlamps 439 Block heater 310 Brake fluid 269 431 433 Brake lamp bulb high mounted 381 Brake lamp bulbs left and right 381 Brake pads Message in...

Page 450: ...alfunction indicator lamp 27 327 328 Checking Coolant level 276 Oil level 269 272 Tire inflate pressure 269 Vehicle lighting 269 Child safety Airbags 64 Automatic child seat recognition 76 Infant and...

Page 451: ...enu 143 Vehicle submenu 156 Convenience feature 201 Coolant 435 Adding 276 Anticorrosion antifreeze quantity 437 Checking level 276 Messages in display 351 352 353 Temperature 266 Temperature gauge 13...

Page 452: ...Delayed switch off Exterior lamps 154 Interior lighting 155 Department of Transportation see DOT Digital clock 23 Direction of rotation tires 282 Displays Distronic 210 Maintenance service indicator...

Page 453: ...brake system 87 Driving instructions 255 Driving off 258 Driving safety systems 79 ABS 79 80 BAS 81 ESP 82 Driving systems 205 ABC 220 Cruise control 205 Distronic 208 Parktronic 223 Vehicle level con...

Page 454: ...TD see Emergency Tensioning Device Express close front side windows 195 Express open front side windows 194 F Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 148 Fastening the seat belts 45 Fine adjustment Cruis...

Page 455: ...ange limit Canceling 166 Gear selector lever 30 164 Cleaning 320 Lock 48 443 Position Automatic transmission 164 168 Glove box 23 228 GPS 441 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rat...

Page 456: ...74 Instrument cluster 24 131 441 Select language 149 Instrument lighting 131 Interior lighting 129 Automatic control 129 Delayed switch off 155 Interior lighting control 31 Manual operation 130 Interm...

Page 457: ...er Lighting Instruments 131 Interior 129 Settings control system 152 Trunk 130 Limiting the gear range 167 Limp Home Mode 177 Load assist 235 Lowering manually 376 Loading terminology 305 Loading the...

Page 458: ...xterior rear view mirror park ing positions 121 Storing key dependent settings 158 Menus 136 AUDIO 139 Distronic 142 NAVI 142 Standard display 139 TEL 161 Trip computer 159 Vehicle status message memo...

Page 459: ...ering wheel 28 135 442 Buttons 135 N Navigation system Operating 142 Night security illumination 154 Normal occupant weight 306 O Occupant distribution 306 Octane number 443 Odometer main 25 Oil Addin...

Page 460: ...58 179 Parktronic 30 223 442 Activating 226 Cleaning system sensors 318 Deactivating 226 Malfunctioning 227 Minimum distance 225 Range 224 Rear sensors 225 System sensors 318 Warning indicators 23 225...

Page 461: ...rors Rear window defroster 178 189 Recommended inflation pressure 306 Redial memory 163 Refuelling 267 Regular checks 269 Regular driving style 220 Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 385 Brake lamp bulbs 381...

Page 462: ...te radio 140 SBC brake system 79 85 443 Activation 86 Deactivation 87 Driving hints 87 Messages in display 347 348 Self check 86 Warning lamp 85 Seat belt force limiter 72 Seat belts 45 62 69 Cleaning...

Page 463: ...mperature indicator 148 Time control system 149 Time display mode 151 Tire inflation pressure units 156 Units Temperature 148 Tire inflation pressure 156 Units in speedometer 148 Vehicle level control...

Page 464: ...setting 96 Starting the engine 48 Turning off the engine 58 Unlocking 34 SmartKey positions 36 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 98 Changing the batteries 378 Checking the battery 105 Factory setting 102 Globa...

Page 465: ...ackage 172 SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG 174 Stopping Windows 195 Storage compartments 228 Armrest 229 Cup holder 228 Glove box 228 In door 229 In rear 230 Locking compartments separately 230 Locking storag...

Page 466: ...OS button 31 240 Tele Aid system 237 Tele Aid System 444 Telephone 28 236 Answering a call 162 Dialing 162 Ending a call 163 Hands free microphone 31 Loading phone book 163 Messages in display 364 Ope...

Page 467: ...read depth 281 309 Wear pattern 308 Winter 309 Tools 372 Tow away alarm 90 Arming 90 Disarming 90 Disarming for transport 90 Tow away alarm switch 30 Towing eye bolt vehicle tool kit Installing 411 To...

Page 468: ...aning 321 Upshifting 166 V Vehicle Individual settings 144 Locking 29 Locking in an emergency 376 Minimum distance Parktronic 225 Towing 408 Unlocking 29 Unlocking in an emergency 374 Vehicle capacity...

Page 469: ...indows Windshield Defrosting 187 Refilling washer fluid 278 Washer fluid 54 278 Washer system 278 Windshield and headlamp washer system 438 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system 269 Windshiel...

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