Mercedes-Benz SL 550 BlueEFFICIENCY, Operator'S Manual

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Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Dolby
®
Digital .................................... 278
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 218
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 76
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 68
Display message ............................ 251
Emergency locking ........................... 77
Emergency unlocking ....................... 76
Important safety notes .................... 74
Opening (from inside) ...................... 75
Overview .......................................... 74
Power closing feature ...................... 76
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 149
Display ........................................... 145
Manual ........................................... 150
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 220
Drive program selector ..................... 147
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Driving on flooded roads .................. 161
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 57
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 58
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 58
Electronic brake force distribution ... 62
ESP
®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 59
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ..... 60
Important safety information ........... 57
Overview .......................................... 57
PRE-SAFE
®
Brake ............................. 63
STEER CONTROL ............................. 65
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 195
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 181
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 179
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 195
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 199
Active Parking Assist ..................... 186
Adaptive Damping System ............. 178
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 194
Cruise control ................................ 162
Display message ............................ 241
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 164
HOLD function ............................... 175
PARKTRONIC ................................. 183
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 177
Rear view camera .......................... 190
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 159
Automatic transmission ................. 146
Brakes ........................................... 158
Break-in period .............................. 134
Checking brake lining thickness .... 160
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 174
Downhill gradient ........................... 158
Drinking and driving ....................... 157
Driving abroad ............................... 108
Driving in winter ............................. 161
Driving on flooded roads ................ 161
Driving on wet roads ...................... 161
Exhaust check ............................... 158
Fuel ................................................ 157
General .......................................... 156
Hydroplaning ................................. 161
Icy road surfaces ........................... 161
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 159
Pedals ............................................ 157
Snow chains .................................. 529
Symmetrical low beam .................. 108
Wet road surface ........................... 158
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 432
Fast forward/fast rewind ............... 428
Inserting ........................................ 421
Notes on discs ............................... 432
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