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Operator’s Manual

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Содержание 2009 SL 550

Страница 1: ...Operator s Manual SL...

Страница 2: ...e health or life of others Highlights hazards that may result in dam age to your vehicle i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful X This symbol points to instructions for you to foll...

Страница 3: ...easure and also the safety of you and your passengers we ask you to make a small investment of time RPlease read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your re...

Страница 4: ...2 Index 3 Introduction 18 At a glance 25 Safety and security 43 Controls in detail 75 Operation 199 Practical hints 251 Technical data 337 Contents...

Страница 5: ...ressure Air pressure tires 230 Air pump electric 322 Air recirculation mode 172 AIRSCARF neck level heating 94 Air vents 168 Air volume 171 Alarm system see Anti theft systems Alignment bolt vehicle t...

Страница 6: ...rmance brake system 239 Warning lamp 295 Break in period 200 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C CAC Customer Assistance Center 22 California retail buyers and les sees important notice for 19 Calls phone 142...

Страница 7: ...e control 144 Last stored speed 146 Resume function 146 Cup holders 185 Curb weight 231 Customer Assistance Center see CAC D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording 23 Daytime running lamp mod...

Страница 8: ...ctive Body Control ABC 157 Cruise control 144 Distronic 147 Parktronic system 160 RACE START SL 63 AMG 156 Driving tips automatic transmis sion 117 E Easy entry exit feature 95 140 Messages in the mul...

Страница 9: ...are wheel 318 347 Floormats 197 Fluids ABC fluid 207 351 Automatic transmission fluid 350 Brake fluid 351 Capacities 350 Engine coolant 351 Engine oil 350 Hydraulic fluid 352 Power steering fluid 351...

Страница 10: ...311 Switch 99 Headliner cleaning and care of 249 Head restraints 89 Head thorax air bags 49 Heated seats 93 Height adjustment Seats 90 High beam flasher 102 High beam headlamps 101 311 Indicator lamp...

Страница 11: ...ESS GO Starter switch positions 88 KEYLESS GO Starter switch positions 88 Kickdown 117 Kickdown manual shift program 123 Kilopascal air pressure unit 231 Knee bag 49 L Labels Certification 339 Emissio...

Страница 12: ...Control system menus Mirrors Auto dimming rear view mirrors 97 Exterior rear view mirrors 96 Interior rear view mirror 96 Memory function 97 MOExtended system 325 MOExtended tires 325 343 MON Motor O...

Страница 13: ...he vehicle 60 Fastening the seat belts 55 Infant and child restraint systems 60 OCS 50 Passenger front air bag off indica tor lamp 50 305 Roll bar 59 Seat belts 47 53 OCS Occupant Classification Sys t...

Страница 14: ...Key PSI air pressure unit 232 Push start see Tow start R RACE START SL 63 AMG 156 RACETIMER 130 Radio Selecting stations 133 Radio transmitters 240 Rear axle oil 351 Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear l...

Страница 15: ...leaning 249 Fastening 55 Proper use of 54 Safety guidelines 47 Safety notes 53 Telltale 33 296 Warning lamp 296 Seating capacity 213 Seats 89 Adjusting 90 Easy entry exit feature 95 Heating 93 Memory...

Страница 16: ...ssages in the multifunction dis play 289 Replacing bulbs 311 Tar stains 245 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 354 Brake fluid 354 Capacities fuels coolants lubri cants etc 350 Coolant 355 Di...

Страница 17: ...al used 232 Problems under overinflation 216 Retreads 209 Rims and tires technical data 343 Rotation 233 Service life 211 Sizes 343 Snow chains 234 Speed rating 225 232 Storing 211 Temperature 216 230...

Страница 18: ...eel change 324 Modifications and alterations Operating safety 21 Towing 330 Vehicle jack see Jack Vehicle lighting 98 Vehicle loading Load limit 213 Terminology 230 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 23...

Страница 19: ...ield Cleaning wiper blades 247 Defogging 171 Washer fluid 106 357 Wipers 105 Windshield wipers Replacing wiper blades 316 Winter driving Snow chains 234 Tires 234 Winter driving instructions 235 Winte...

Страница 20: ...ollow the instruc tions and warnings contained in this Opera tor s Manual Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others Vehicle damage caused by fail ure to f...

Страница 21: ...of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs 1 the same substantial defect or malfunc tion results in a condition that is likely to cause death o...

Страница 22: ...r Mercedes please leave all lit erature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Se...

Страница 23: ...vibration or ride dis turbance or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on your hazard warning flashers carefully slow down and drive with caution to an area which is a...

Страница 24: ...49 Code of U S Federal Regulations Part 575 pursuant to the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could ca...

Страница 25: ...llision and to continuously improve vehicle safety Daimler may access the information and share it with others Rfor safety research or vehicle diagnosis pur poses Rwith the consent of the vehicle owne...

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Страница 27: ...25 Exterior view 26 Cockpit 28 Instrument cluster 30 Storage compartments 34 Multifunction steering wheel 36 Center console 38 Overhead control panel 40 Door control panel 41 At a glance...

Страница 28: ...Exterior view 26 Exterior view At a glance...

Страница 29: ...Fuel filler flap 201 Fuel requirements 354 4 Doors Locking and unlocking 76 Opening 80 Locking and unlocking manually 308 5 Exterior rear view mirrors 96 Function Page 6 Retractable hardtop 173 7 Win...

Страница 30: ...Cockpit 28 Cockpit At a glance...

Страница 31: ...rat ing instructions 9 Front Parktronic warning indicators 161 a Digital clock Function Page b Interior storage compart ments locking unlocking 182 c Overhead control panel 40 d Glove box 169 181 e Ce...

Страница 32: ...Instrument cluster 30 Instrument cluster At a glance...

Страница 33: ...di cator lamp Function Page 3 Left multifunction dis play with Outside temperature indi cator or digital speedome ter depending on selected setting in the control sys tem 129 136 Main odometer 127 Set...

Страница 34: ...Instrument cluster 32 At a glance...

Страница 35: ...tion indicator lamp Canada only 302 H Combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunc tion telltale USA only 218 303 H Low tire pressure tell tale Canada only 220 303 Function Page ESP OFF warning lamp SL...

Страница 36: ...Storage compartments 34 Storage compartments At a glance...

Страница 37: ...partment passenger side 182 5 Side storage compartment in trunk parcel net 180 6 Trunk Load assist 184 Luggage cover 178 7 Rear storage compartment driver s side 182 8 Door storage compartment 182 9 D...

Страница 38: ...a call 142 to dial2 142 to redial2 142 Press button t to end a call 142 to reject an incoming call 142 Function Page Press button or to select submenus in the Settings menu 136 to set values to operat...

Страница 39: ...VD menu 132 to switch to the phone book and select a name or number within Tele phone menu 142 Function Page Press and hold button j or k to select previous or next track with quick search or to selec...

Страница 40: ...ch 102 3 Central locking switch 81 4 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 50 5 Center and side air vent adjustment 168 6 COMAND system see sep arate operating instruc tions 7 Cup holder 185 8 KE...

Страница 41: ...ton 159 5 Tow away alarm off switch 73 6 Retractable hardtop switch 173 Roll bar buttons 59 7 ABC vehicle level control button 158 8 Electronic Stability Pro gram ESP switch4 65 9 Thumbwheel for setti...

Страница 42: ...r for automatic climate control 3 Right reading lamp switch 104 4 Automatic interior lighting control 104 5 Interior rear view mirror 96 6 Reading lamp 96 7 Garage door opener 193 8 Tele Aid emergency...

Страница 43: ...Power window switch 107 3 Memory function 97 Memory position buttons 97 Memory button 97 4 AIRSCARF switch 94 5 Seat heating switch 93 Seat ventilation switch 92 6 Seat adjustment switch 90 7 Remote...

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Страница 45: ...43 Vehicle equipment 44 Occupant safety 44 Panic alarm 62 Driving safety systems 63 Anti theft systems 71 Safety and security...

Страница 46: ...ith Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp Passenger seat with Occupant Classifi cation System OCS Although the systems are independent their protective functions work in conjunction with each oth...

Страница 47: ...he SRS cre ates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Con tact an authorized Merced...

Страница 48: ...tial severity of hand arm injury when the driver s front air bag inflates RAdjust the passenger seat as far as pos sible rearward from the dashboard when the seat is occupied ROccupants especially chi...

Страница 49: ...r seat belts Always wear your seat belt regardless of whether or not your vehicle is equipped with air bags It is important to your safety and that of your passenger that you replace deployed air bags...

Страница 50: ...n and the protection of others when scrapping the air bag unit or ETD our safety instructions must be followed These instructions are available from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center RGiven the cons...

Страница 51: ...rate of longitudinal deceleration or acceleration exceeds the preset deployment threshold for the front air bags The passenger air bag 2 will only be deployed if Rthe system based on OCS weight sensor...

Страница 52: ...whether or not the passenger is properly positioned G Warning If the 5 indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the passenger seat have the passenger re...

Страница 53: ...ce with the child seat man ufacturer s instructions Occupants especially children should always sit as upright as possible wear the seat belt properly and use an appropriately sized infant restraint t...

Страница 54: ...where the system may suppress deployment of the passenger front air bag even though the impact met the criteria and was of sufficient severity to deploy the driver front air bag 1 Passenger front air...

Страница 55: ...their seat belts fas tened whenever the vehicle is in motion For information on infants and children trav eling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children see Chil dren in...

Страница 56: ...ccupant should wear their seat belt at all times because seat belts help reduce the likelihood of and potential severity of injuries in accidents including rollovers The integrated restraint system in...

Страница 57: ...t mecha nism This could damage the seat belt Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts This could impair the effective ness of the seat belts Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severe...

Страница 58: ...right as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body 1 Seat belt outlet 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Seat belt release button X With a smooth motion pull the seat belt out of seat belt h...

Страница 59: ...the driver s and the passenger s seat belt with the passenger seat occupied are fastened or the vehicle is standing still and a door is opened For more information see Practical hints Y page 296 Emer...

Страница 60: ...accelerator brake pedal safely RSeat 3 must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten and position your seat belt 2 RThe seat backrest must be in a position that is as nearly upright as possible RA...

Страница 61: ...roll bar is raised automatically you will hear a ratcheting sound You can also raise and lower the roll bar man ually using the buttons provided The buttons for the roll bar are on the center console...

Страница 62: ...on parts of the vehicle Rbe seriously or fatally injured through excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold Rinjure themselves or cause an accident with vehicle equipment that can be oper ated even if...

Страница 63: ...re to care fully read and follow all manufacturer s instructions for installation and use Please read and observe warning labels affixed to the inside of the vehicle and to infant or child restraints...

Страница 64: ...between the occupant and seat belt A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and or the child is not prope...

Страница 65: ...stems described in this section is only achieved with winter tires or snow chains as required Safety notes G Warning The following factors increase the risk of accidents RExcessive speed especially in...

Страница 66: ...ABS ESP warning lamp v flashes whenever the ABS is activated It can be an indication for hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving Emergency brake maneuver...

Страница 67: ...dal RAdapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive...

Страница 68: ...e Rthe engine output is not limited which allows the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip Rthe ETS will still apply the brakes to a spin ning wheel Rthe ESP continues to ope...

Страница 69: ...re wheel is mounted To improve the vehicle s traction switch on ESP SPORT in driving situations in which it would be advantageous to have the drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better gr...

Страница 70: ...er characteristics are desired and requires a highly skilled and experienced driver able to handle these critical driving situations You could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident Please...

Страница 71: ...y the Mer cedes Benz Limited Warranty X Switching on With the engine running press ESP switch 1 briefly The ABS ESP warning lamp v and the ESP OFF warning lamp in the instru ment cluster go out The me...

Страница 72: ...al is first depressed you may feel a reduced pedal resistance and longer pedal travel than normal When releas ing the pedal you may also feel the brake pedal pulsate and you may hear a sound which is...

Страница 73: ...g X With the SmartKey Remove the Smart Key from the starter switch X With KEYLESS GO Turn off the engine and open the driver s door Deactivating X Switch on the ignition i Starting the engine will als...

Страница 74: ...O The turn signal lamps flash once and an acoustic warning sounds once to indicate that the alarm system is disarmed i The vehicle will lock and the alarm system will rearm automatically again after a...

Страница 75: ...the tow away alarm feature with the ignition switched on X Press switch 1 Indicator lamp 2 comes on briefly X Exit and lock the vehicle The tow away alarm remains disabled until you lock the vehicle a...

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Страница 77: ...rors 96 Memory function 97 Lighting 98 Wipers 105 Power windows 107 Driving and parking 109 Automatic transmission 115 Instrument cluster 124 Control system 126 Driving systems 144 Climate control sys...

Страница 78: ...coustic signal sounds three times the locking knobs in the doors move down and the anti theft alarm system is armed All doors and the trunk must be closed If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with...

Страница 79: ...may cause undesired operation of the device Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Factory setting X Global unlocking Press button k The...

Страница 80: ...dustry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cau...

Страница 81: ...trical system will operate according to the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch even stop ping the engine RThe vehicle could be inadvertently unlocked if the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is wit...

Страница 82: ...ed within signal range of the vehicle pressing button j or k will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly Loss of the SmartKey If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key you should do the following X...

Страница 83: ...utomatic central locking using the control system Y page 140 Locking and unlocking from the inside G Observe Safety notes see page 60 You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside using the central l...

Страница 84: ...tion in the trunk using the load assist feature Y page 184 You may also unhook the luggage cover Remember to re secure the luggage cover after loading unloading the trunk Other wise you will not be ab...

Страница 85: ...sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving Among other dangers deadly carbon monoxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death G Warning To...

Страница 86: ...g procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured To interrupt the closing procedure release the door mounted remote trunk opening closing switch again Even with the SmartKey rem...

Страница 87: ...the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEY LESS GO removed from the vehicle the remote trunk opening closing switch can be operated Therefore do not leave chil dren unatten...

Страница 88: ...emergency release button 1 The trunk lid unlocks and opens slightly X Push up the trunk lid to fully open The emergency release button unlocks the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motio...

Страница 89: ...ers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid Be especially careful when small children are around In case of danger pull the inside or outside door handle or press the trunk lid lock To...

Страница 90: ...LESS GO fea ture are supplied with a SmartKey with inte grated KEYLESS GO function With the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO present in the vehicle pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button Rwithout the brake...

Страница 91: ...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 seat be...

Страница 92: ...e and aft adjustment 6 Seat backrest tilt i The memory function Y page 97 lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view...

Страница 93: ...g parts during a seat adjustment procedure To stop the seat from moving when potential danger exists RPress the switch once more RMove the seat adjustment switch on the door When moving the seats make...

Страница 94: ...lsters adjustment Press switch 3 to the right or left The lateral support increases or decreases Massage function PULSE You can reduce muscle tension during long trips by periodically using the massag...

Страница 95: ...Switching on seat heating Press lower switch position 2 A red indicator lamp in the switch comes on X Switching off seat heating Press lower switch position 2 once more X Switching on rapid seat heat...

Страница 96: ...ts G Warning When switching on the AIRSCARF neck level heating the air streaming from the openings may be very hot When in close proximity to the openings you could be seriously burned To help avoid s...

Страница 97: ...7 lets you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mir rors Easy entry exit feature This feature allows for easier entry i...

Страница 98: ...ocedure is briefly inter rupted when the engine is started G Warning Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion All steering wheel adjustment must be complet...

Страница 99: ...ansmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on G Warning The auto dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear v...

Страница 100: ...o the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors have completely moved to the stored positions i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately Lighting Not...

Страница 101: ...he parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery Low beam headlamps The low beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch using the manual headlam...

Страница 102: ...is deactivated by default Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Y page 138 X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M or U W...

Страница 103: ...nition X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B Y page 99 X Switching on front fog lamps Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop The green indicator lamp in the exte rior lamp switch...

Страница 104: ...be switched on at all times even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the vehicle The hazard warning flasher comes on auto matically whe...

Страница 105: ...00 X Switch on the left or right turn signal depending on whether you are turning left or right The respective corner illuminating lamp comes on If you have switched on the turn signal for one side bu...

Страница 106: ...er a preset time Y page 140 i If a door remains open the interior lamps go out automatically after approximately 5 minutes Manual control An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automati...

Страница 107: ...to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and windshield wipers may be damaged as a result If you have s...

Страница 108: ...see Headlamp cleaning system Y page 103 Problems with wipers If anything blocks the windshield wipers leaves snow etc switch them off imme diately RFor safety reasons stop the vehicle in a safe locat...

Страница 109: ...of the rear side windows can be immediately halted by releasing the switch If a window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the windows by pressing an...

Страница 110: ...door window is fully closed G Warning Pressing and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the door win dow to close without any reversal...

Страница 111: ...ld lead to accidents and injury G Warning With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the brake and steer ing systems In this case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably...

Страница 112: ...cle as they could otherwise accidentally start the engine When leaving the vehicle always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehi cle or with acces...

Страница 113: ...not start after several start ing attempts X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance Driving off G Warning On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain...

Страница 114: ...park position P is only possible with the brake pedal depressed Only depressing the brake pedal releases the gear selector lever lock X Wait for the gear selection process to com plete before setting...

Страница 115: ...ight foot on the brake pedal REngage the parking brake RShift the automatic transmission into park position P RSlowly release the brake pedal RWhen parked on an incline always turn the front wheels to...

Страница 116: ...parking brake i Always engage the parking brake in addi tion to shifting the automatic transmission into park position P When parked on an incline also turn the front wheels towards the road curb Tur...

Страница 117: ...ta lytic converter to heat up more quickly to operating temperature Gear selector lever Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Park position with gear selector lever lock Reverse gear Neutral po...

Страница 118: ...ears manually SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG only Transmission positions The current transmission position appears in the right multifunction display 1 Transmission position indicator Effect Park position Sh...

Страница 119: ...Coasting the vehicle or driv ing for any other reason with the automatic transmission in neu tral position N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty...

Страница 120: ...ge appears in the right multifunction display 1 Gear range indicator Effect With this selection you can use the braking effect of the engine Allows the use of engine s braking power when driving Ron s...

Страница 121: ...M MANUAL For manual gearshifting Y page 121 The current program mode appears in the right multifunction display 1 Program mode indicator i SL 63 AMG In addition the currently selected program mode is...

Страница 122: ...h the automatic transmission in drive posi tion D and driving in automatic program mode C or S you can limit or extend the gear range using the gear selector lever or the steering wheel gearshift cont...

Страница 123: ...ge limit selected Canceling gear range limit X Press and hold the gear selector lever to the right in the D direction until D reap pears in the right multifunction display or X Pull and hold right gea...

Страница 124: ...gram mode selector switch repeatedly until M appears in the right multifunction display X SL 63 AMG Turn the program mode selec tor dial until M appears in the right multi function display The automat...

Страница 125: ...control Your vehicle s ABS will not pre vent this type of loss of control X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D direction or X Briefly pull left gearshift control 1 Y page 120 T...

Страница 126: ...tration of the instrument cluster see Instrument clus ter Y page 30 G Warning No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifunction dis play is inoperative As a result yo...

Страница 127: ...vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down During severe operating conditions e g...

Страница 128: ...hen traffic and road conditions permit it to be done safely Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet approxi mately 14 m every s...

Страница 129: ...functions within each menu as being arranged in a circular pattern X Press button or repeatedly to pass through each menu one after the other X Press button k or j repeatedly to pass through each fun...

Страница 130: ...Control system 128 Menus and submenus Controls in detail...

Страница 131: ...ther display press button or repeatedly until the standard display appears You can select whether the digital speedom eter or the outside temperature appears in the left multifunction display Y page 1...

Страница 132: ...temperature has not yet reached 80 During this time avoid driving at full engine speed If the engine reaches the overspeed range in the manual shift program the menu will be shown in red In addition...

Страница 133: ...icle and turn the SmartKey to position 1 Y page 87 or in vehicles with KEYLESS GO turn off the engine and do not open the driver s door the RACETIMER stops timing Timing is resumed when you switch the...

Страница 134: ...have saved at least two laps and have stopped the RACETIMER X Press button or repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunc tion display X Press button j repeatedly until the lap analysis app...

Страница 135: ...pment and a subscription to satellite radio service provider are required for satellite radio oper ation Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle For mo...

Страница 136: ...y the cur rent settings for your Distronic system The information shown in the multifunction dis play depends on whether the Distronic sys tem is activated or deactivated Please refer to the Driving s...

Страница 137: ...Except for high priority messages the vehicle status message memory will be cleared when you turn off the ignition Settings menu Introduction In the Settings menu there are two func tions The functio...

Страница 138: ...t function or button k to move to the previous function within that submenu X Use button or to change the settings of the respective function The following lists show what settings can be changed with...

Страница 139: ...he Instr Cluster sub menu X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Language appears in the mul tifunction display The selection marker is on the current set ting X Press button or to select...

Страница 140: ...itched on when the engine is running In low ambient light conditions the following lamps will come on additionally RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps For more informati...

Страница 141: ...the engine is turned off RParking lamps RTail lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RFront fog lamps If after turning off the engine you do not open a door or do not close an opened door the l...

Страница 142: ...mph 15 km h X Move the selection marker with button or to the Vehicle submenu X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Automatic Door Lock appears in the multifunction display The selection...

Страница 143: ...istics since start X Press button or repeatedly until the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message From Start ap...

Страница 144: ...t fuel tank level appears in the right multifunction display If only very little fuel is left in the tank a vehicle at the fuel pump is shown instead of the range Telephone menu G Warning A driver s a...

Страница 145: ...ou have answered the call Ending a call or rejecting an incoming call X Press button t Dialing a number from the phone book If your telephone is ready to receive calls you may select and dial a number...

Страница 146: ...S BAS ESP and the electro hydraulic brake system are described in the Safety and security section Y page 63 Cruise control The cruise control automatically maintains the speed you set for your vehicle...

Страница 147: ...e cruise control at vehicle speeds above 20 mph 30 km h You cannot activate the cruise control Rwhen you brake Rwhen you have engaged the parking brake Rwhen the automatic transmission is in park posi...

Страница 148: ...stments Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road condi tions and legal speed limits permit Other wise sudden and unexpected acceleration or deceleration of the ve...

Страница 149: ...tions are not always fully recognized by the Distronic This could result in wrong or missing distance warn ings G Warning The Distronic adaptive cruise control is not a substitute for active driving i...

Страница 150: ...a constant speed The Distronic will not react to stationary objects in the roadway e g a stopped vehi cle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle The Distronic will also not respond to oncoming vehicl...

Страница 151: ...E goes out when the necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is established again G Warning An intermittent warning sounds and the distance warning lamp red E in the speedometer dial is illuminated if...

Страница 152: ...vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning function Y page 155 Distronic activated When the Distronic is activated the DTR sym bol and the set speed appear in the left mul tifunction display 1 D...

Страница 153: ...the Distronic system Setting the current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed X Briefly lift the cruise control lever in direc tion of arrow 1 or depress in direction of arrow 2 Y pag...

Страница 154: ...will automat ically brake the vehicle if the engine s brak ing power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently Adjustment in 5 mph Canada 10 km h increments X Briefly press the cruise control lever dow...

Страница 155: ...set the specified following distance for Distronic by varying the time setting between 1 0 and 2 0 seconds Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle Distronic calculates and sets...

Страница 156: ...stationary objects in the road e g Ra stopped vehicle in a traffic jam Ra disabled vehicle Ran oncoming vehicle The driver must always be alert observe all traffic and intercede as required by means o...

Страница 157: ...stacle or a slower vehicle moving in your vehicle s path and the danger of a collision exists RThe distance warning lamp E in the speedometer comes on red RAn intermittent warning will sound if nec es...

Страница 158: ...ions G Warning RACE START is only available when the ESP SPORT mode is switched on ESP SPORT stabilizes the vehicle only to a lim ited extent if the vehicle starts to skid or when a wheel is spinning...

Страница 159: ...e vehicle a cer tain distance Hill start assist system G Warning The hill start assist system is not designed to function as a parking brake and does not prevent the vehicle from moving when parked on...

Страница 160: ...hicle is stationary Level Use for Indicator lamps Normal For driving on nor mal roads Both lamps off Level 1 For driving on rough roads or with snow chains Y page 234 One lamp on Level 2 For driving o...

Страница 161: ...tton 2 Indicator lamp X Start the engine Suspension for sporty driving style The setting for sporty driving is selected when the indicator lamp 2 is on X Press button 1 Indicator lamp 2 comes on Suspe...

Страница 162: ...parking maneuvers It visually and audibly indicates the relative dis tance between the vehicle and an obstacle The Parktronic system is automatically acti vated when you switch on the ignition releas...

Страница 163: ...ls from outside sources e g truck air brakes car wash or jack hammers may impair the operation of the Parktronic system Range of the sensors Front sensors Center approx 40 in 100 cm Corners approx 24...

Страница 164: ...ent illuminates you have reached the minimum distance RFront area An intermittent acoustic warn ing will sound as the first red distance segment illuminates and a constant acous tic warning lasting a...

Страница 165: ...rktronic system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible If only the red distance segments illuminate and no acoustic warning sounds the Park tronic system sensors are dirty e...

Страница 166: ...Climate control system 164 Climate control system Control panels Automatic climate control Controls in detail...

Страница 167: ...indow defroster operation is delayed until the vehicle interior has warmed up Y page 173 5 Air distribution display passenger side 6 Air distribution passenger side Y page 170 7 Temperature control pa...

Страница 168: ...gh the air dis tribution system G Warning Severe conditions e g strong air pollution may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled replacement interval A clog ged filter will reduce the a...

Страница 169: ...ile the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator In addi tion the air conditioning dehumidifies the interior air and helps prevent window fogging G Warning I...

Страница 170: ...tton U goes out The climate control settings for the respec tive side of the passenger compartment is adjusted manually or X Turn air volume control Q clockwise or counterclockwise The indicator lamp...

Страница 171: ...closing cockpit air vent Turn thumbwheel 3 upward all the way or downward Cockpit air vent 1 is open or closed Side air vents Example illustration driver s side 1 Left side defroster air vent fixed 2...

Страница 172: ...vel 1 AIRSCARF vent You can switch on the AIRSCARF neck level heating with the AIRSCARF switch Y page 94 Adjusting air distribution The air distribution can be adjusted sepa rately on each side of the...

Страница 173: ...in The indicator lamp in the button goes out The previous settings are once again in effect The cooling remains switched on The air recirculation remains switched off or X Press button U The indicator...

Страница 174: ...ress button again The indicator lamp in the button goes out i The manually selected air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically Rafter 5 minutes if the outside tempera ture is below approximat...

Страница 175: ...starts flashing too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is insufficient voltage in the battery The sys tem responds automatically by switching the rear window defroster o...

Страница 176: ...anger zone Never sit or place heavy objects on the rear shelf Doing so could cause damage to the retractable hardtop and the rear shelf Please keep in mind that weather condi tions can sometimes chang...

Страница 177: ...the trunk lid X Aim the transmitter eye at an outside door handle The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the outside door handle Opening Summer opening feature i Make sure the retractable hardtop...

Страница 178: ...safe to do so and lock the retractable hardtop before continuing to drive You could otherwise endanger your self and others X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so X Le...

Страница 179: ...the roll bar Y page 59 X Fold the upper section of the wind screen up towards the head restraints until it stops Removing X Fold the upper section of the wind screen back X Adjust the roll bar to a he...

Страница 180: ...gage cover RDo not place anything on the shelf behind the roll bar Closing Closed luggage cover 1 Luggage cover 2 Zipper 3 Side holder 4 Handle X Pull out luggage cover 1 in direction of arrow using h...

Страница 181: ...of cloth 8 in the trunk towards the front and fasten it in place in front of cloth holder 9 X Remove luggage cover 7 from the trunk Installing Before installing the luggage cover make sure that the cl...

Страница 182: ...rning The parcel net is intended for storing light weight items only such as road maps mail etc Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transported in the parcel net In an...

Страница 183: ...quipment an AUX socket is located in the glove box For infor mation on AUX operation see separate COMAND system operating instructions 1 Glove box lid release 2 Glove box lid X Opening Press glove box...

Страница 184: ...orage compartment RRear storage compartments The separate locking status of these storage compartments can only be canceled with the mechanical key Separately unlocking storage compart ments Separatel...

Страница 185: ...rease the risk of injury in an accident Never allow anyone to ride in the rear The luggage straps can only secure light luggage items Carry heavy pieces of lug gage in the trunk The rear compartment a...

Страница 186: ...danger exists press the switch again This will immedi ately stop the movement of the hardtop 1 Retracted hardtop 2 Luggage cover 3 Load assist button Hardtop 1 can only be raised or lowered when lugga...

Страница 187: ...ause injury to you or others when contacted dur ing braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking vehicle maneuvers or in...

Страница 188: ...Sliding knob X Opening Briefly touch cover plate 1 X Removing ashtray insert Secure vehicle from movement by engaging the parking brake X Shift the automatic transmission into neu tral position N X P...

Страница 189: ...es e g air pump auxiliary lamps up to a maximum of 15 A 180 W X Switch on the ignition Power outlet in trunk 1 Power outlet Tele Aid In order to activate the Tele Aid system a subscriber agreement mus...

Страница 190: ...elf test after you have switched on the ignition G Warning If the indicator lamps in the SOS button in the Roadside Assistance button p and or in the Information button do not come on during the syste...

Страница 191: ...pproximately 10 seconds Should this occur assistance must be sum moned by other means Initiating an emergency call manually i The 911 emergency call system is a public service Using it without due cau...

Страница 192: ...ween the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established X Describe the nature of the need for assis tance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dis patcher will ei...

Страница 193: ...e to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid sys tem please visit www mbusa com USA only log in to Owner s Online and visit the My Tele Aid section to learn more i If the indicator lamp in the In...

Страница 194: ...e phone network is available and data connection is possi ble Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle uninten tionally e g SmartKey inside vehicle and the reserve SmartKey is not avail...

Страница 195: ...instructions for program ming information Interior rear view mirror with integrated remote control 1 Indicator lamp 234 Signal transmitter button 5 Hand held remote control not part of vehicle equipm...

Страница 196: ...lamp will only start flashing after 20 seconds X Step 5 After indicator lamp 1 changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing light release the hand held remote control but ton and the signal transmitter b...

Страница 197: ...ace step 4 with the following X Step 4 Press and hold the signal transmit ter button 2 3 or 4 Do not release this button until it has been successfully trained X While still holding down the signal tr...

Страница 198: ...more accurate signal to the inte grated remote control RWhile performing step 3 hold hand held remote control 5 at different lengths and angles from the signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 you are pro...

Страница 199: ...Warning Whenever you are using floormats make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are securely fastened Floormats should always be securely fas tened using the fastening equipment B...

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Страница 201: ...hicle equipment 200 The first 1000 miles 1500 km 200 At the gas station 201 Engine compartment 203 Tires and wheels 209 Winter driving 234 Driving instructions 236 Maintenance 241 Vehicle care 243 Ope...

Страница 202: ...n each gear RSelect C as the preferred shift program Y page 118 for the first 1000 miles 1500 km RAvoid accelerating by kickdown RDo not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear us...

Страница 203: ...e the incor rect or non approved fuel will get into the fuel lines The fuel system must be drained completely Contact an authorized Mer cedes Benz Center to have the fuel system drained completely To...

Страница 204: ...arrow X Turn fuel filler cap 2 counterclockwise X Take off fuel filler cap 2 X Place fuel filler cap 2 in direction of arrow into holder 3 located on the inside of fuel filler flap X Fully insert fil...

Страница 205: ...pletely before touching any compo nents on the vehicle Comply with all rele vant safety precautions G Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the e...

Страница 206: ...factors including driv ing style Increased oil consumption can occur when the vehicle is new or the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only be ma...

Страница 207: ...nts etc Y page 350 For information on messages in the multi function display concerning engine oil see the Practical hints section Y page 284 Checking engine oil level with the con trol system On the...

Страница 208: ...re yet you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil If there is excess engine oil with the engine at normal operating temperature the following message appears in the multifunction dis play Engine Oil...

Страница 209: ...gearshifting malfunctions have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center check the transmission Active Body Control ABC fluid level Regular fluid level check is not required If you notice fluid leaks or mal...

Страница 210: ...5 cm higher X Add coolant as required X Replace and tighten cap SL 600 and SL 65 AMG Only open the cap on the coolant expansion tank Never open the cap between the two charge air cool ers Otherwise t...

Страница 211: ...em Y page 352 Tires and wheels Safety notes Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter opera tion They can also offer adv...

Страница 212: ...ze for the rim RBreak in new tires for approximately 60 miles 100 km at moderate speeds RRegularly check the tires and rims for dam age Dented or bent rims can cause tire inflation pressure loss and d...

Страница 213: ...on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface conditions the tire traction varies widely Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet road...

Страница 214: ...lar It tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel and cargo The certification...

Страница 215: ...ation Refer to Tire and Loading Information plac ard on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle 1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Steps for determinin...

Страница 216: ...500 lbs 1 Occupant 1 175 lbs 175 lbs 1500 lbs 175 lbs 1325 lbs 2 1500 lbs 2 Occupant 1 175 lbs Occupant 2 195 lbs 370 lbs 1500 lbs 370 lbs 1130 lbs The higher the weight of all occupants the less carg...

Страница 217: ...ading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or bra...

Страница 218: ...horized Mer cedes Benz Center for proper tire inflation pressure i Driving comfort may be reduced when the tire inflation pressure is adjusted to the value for speeds above 100 mph 160 km h as specifi...

Страница 219: ...ot overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly caus...

Страница 220: ...lert you to a decrease in pressure in one or more of the tires G Warning The TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures Always adjust tire inflation pressure according t...

Страница 221: ...one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly i If a condition causing the TPMS to mal functi...

Страница 222: ...essure monitor X If you wish to confirm Press button The following message will appear in the multifunction display Tire Pressure Monitor Restarted After driving a few minutes the system veri fies tha...

Страница 223: ...also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehi cle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the dr...

Страница 224: ...le the supple mental tire inflation pressure information on the inside of the fuel filler flap Y page 201 make sure the tire inflation pressure of all four tires is correct i Restart the TPMS after ad...

Страница 225: ...vanced TPMS Y page 220 For information on driving in case of pressure loss in one or more tires emergency mode see the Practical Hints section Y page 325 Tire labeling Besides tire name sales designat...

Страница 226: ...atio Aspect ratio 2 is the dimensional relation ship between tire section height and section width and is expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section w...

Страница 227: ...opriate to prevailing con ditions Tire speed rating 6 indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire Summer tires Index Speed rating Q up to 100 mph 160 km h R up to 106 mph 170 km h S up to 112 mp...

Страница 228: ...speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of R155 mph 250 km h SL 550 SL 550 Sport Package SL 600 SL 600 Sport Package SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG R186 mph 300 km h SL 63 AMG Performance Pack...

Страница 229: ...e type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illus...

Страница 230: ...13 Maximum tire inflation pressure G Warning Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure Follow recommended tire infla tion pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessivel...

Страница 231: ...would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use how ever and may depart...

Страница 232: ...ce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...

Страница 233: ...of the vehicle including fuel tools spare wheel installed accessories passengers and cargo and if applicable trailer tongue load The GVW must never exceed the GVWR indicated on the cer tification labe...

Страница 234: ...ion Number Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters con cerning tires and gives purchasers the means to easil...

Страница 235: ...me dimension all around If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the same dimension all around tires can be rotated observing a front to rear rotation pattern that will maintain the intended rota tio...

Страница 236: ...hicle s driving safety systems such as the ABS and the ESP in winter operation For safe handling make sure all mounted winter tires are of the same make and have the same tread design Always observe t...

Страница 237: ...se Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice The road may still be icy especially in wooded areas or on bridges G Warning On slippery r...

Страница 238: ...ps and in mountanous areas Drinking and driving G Warning Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your...

Страница 239: ...eels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift dolly equipment Brakes Downhill grades When driving down long and steep grades relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear...

Страница 240: ...too low or the electro hydraulic brake system may be malfunctioning if the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on and an acoustic warning sounds although the parking brake is released...

Страница 241: ...ce brake system is designed to operate under the extremely high operating demands required to accommo date the performance capabilities of the vehi cle The brakes may produce a squeaking type noise de...

Страница 242: ...t and Data system radio or tele phone10 if road weather and traffic condi tions permit Otherwise you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could endanger yourself and others Bear in mind t...

Страница 243: ...refer to the Maintenance Booklet G Warning Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains car bon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and possible dea...

Страница 244: ...he maintenance service indi cator message Press reset button 1 on the instrument cluster The standard display appears in the multi function display Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceed...

Страница 245: ...d Mercedes Benz Center or directly from Mercedes Benz i If the maintenance service indicator was inadvertently reset have an authorized Mercedes Benz Center correct it Only reset if the proper mainten...

Страница 246: ...e Post production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes Benz because of the possibility of incompati bility between materials used in the produc tion process and others applied la...

Страница 247: ...e sure to protect electrical components and connectors from contact with water and cleaning agents Corrosion protection such as MB Anticorro sion Wax should be applied to the engine compartment after...

Страница 248: ...d by residual wax on the windshield Ornamental moldings X For regular cleaning and care of ornamental moldings use a damp cloth Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental moldings Although ornamental mol...

Страница 249: ...from starter switch vehi cles with KEYLESS GO Make sure the vehi cle s on board electronics have status 0 before cleaning the windshield and or the wiper blades Otherwise the wiper motor could sudden...

Страница 250: ...rake system should always be warmed up before it is parked after cleaning To do so please drive your vehicle for several minutes to allow the brakes to dry When applying Mer cedes Benz approved Tire C...

Страница 251: ...duct and is therefore subject to a nat ural aging process Leather upholstery may also react to certain ambient influences such as high humidity or high temperature by showing wrinkles for example X Wi...

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Страница 253: ...messages in the multifunction display 255 What to do if 293 Unlocking locking manually 307 Replacing SmartKey batteries 309 Replacing bulbs 311 Replacing wiper blades 316 Flat tire 317 Battery 326 Jum...

Страница 254: ...st once a year and replace missing expired items 1 Handle 2 Lid X Pull handle 1 upward X Fold lid 2 down X Remove the first aid kit Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit is located in the space undern...

Страница 255: ...you use the jack for any other purpose you or others could be injured as the jack is designed only for the purpose of chang ing a wheel When using the jack observe the safety notes in the Mounting the...

Страница 256: ...on the valve i Vehicles with 19 spare wheel only Before placing the spare wheel in the spare wheel well fasten tensioning straps see Compressing the collapsible tire Y page 254 X Place the spare whee...

Страница 257: ...that clearing a mes sage will only make the message disappear Clearing a message will not correct the con dition that caused the message to appear G Warning All categories of messages contain impor ta...

Страница 258: ...ble Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident ABS ABS ESP Unavaila ble See Oper Manual The self diagnosis may not be completed yet The display will clear after driving a s...

Страница 259: ...available See Oper Manual The electro hydraulic brake system still functions normally but due to insufficient power supply the ESP and the hill start assist system SL 63 AMG only are unavailable X Syn...

Страница 260: ...X Engage the parking brake X Switch off the ignition X Open the passenger door X Remove child and child restraint from passen ger seat X Make sure no objects which apply forces to the seat are present...

Страница 261: ...ry check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the passenger seat again Depending on the passen ger classification sen...

Страница 262: ...X Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible X Engage the parking brake X Switch off the ignition X Have the passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle X Keep the seat unoccupied clo...

Страница 263: ...message appears in the multifunction display If above conditions are met you can occupy the passenger seat again Depending on the passen ger classification sensed by the OCS the 5 indicator lamp will...

Страница 264: ...tion Stop Car The vehicle is losing oil The ABC message is continuously shown X Stop your vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center ABC...

Страница 265: ...ruise control checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center MPH USA only Km h Canada only Cruise Control One of the activation conditions for cruise control has not been fulfilled For exam ple you att...

Страница 266: ...y precipitation or fog RThe system is overheated X If necessary clean the Distronic cover in the area of the radiator grille Y page 246 X If necessary wait until the system has cooled down X Restart t...

Страница 267: ...se the Dis tronic sensor has not sensed any other vehicles or objects e g road sign or such for a long time X Activate Distronic again Y page 150 when the message in the multifunction display disap pe...

Страница 268: ...ire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The TPMS USA only or Advanced TPMS Canada only is malfunctioning X Have the TPMS or Advanced TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire Pressure Monitor I...

Страница 269: ...nter One or more wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted e g spare tire The respective tire is indicated by instead of the tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display X Have the Adva...

Страница 270: ...icated in the mul tifunction display X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers X If necessary change the wheel Y page 318 Check Tires Vehicles with Advance...

Страница 271: ...unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from being overheated Do not overinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear u...

Страница 272: ...y further X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by block ing the wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance T Reduced...

Страница 273: ...nd 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 30 miles 50 km and at a speed not to exc...

Страница 274: ...al is depressed or when the parking brake is released Failure to deactivate the system prior to maintenance will cause brake pis tons to extend and brake fluid to leak which may result in injuries con...

Страница 275: ...t an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible USA only 3 Canada only Brakes Overheated Drive on but with even greater care The brake system is overheated due to an excessive load on the bra...

Страница 276: ...he roll bar manually until you hear the roll bar lock into place Y page 59 X Open or close the retractable hardtop L Tele Aid Inopera tive One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunc...

Страница 277: ...nd unnecessarily which could also result in injury Vehicle Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution The trunk is open X Close the trunk O You are driving with the hood open X Clos...

Страница 278: ...ractable hardtop X Switch on the ignition X Repeat the opening or closing procedure X If the retractable hardtop still does not open or close properly have the hardtop system checked at an authorized...

Страница 279: ...enz Center M Trunk Partition Open You are trying to open or close the retract able hardtop even though the luggage cover in the trunk is not closed and or properly engaged X Close the luggage cover an...

Страница 280: ...engine is running because there is strong radio frequency interference X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so X Engage the parking brake X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS...

Страница 281: ...ction in RThe fuel management system RThe ignition system RThe exhaust system RThe fuel system X Have the engine checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Service Required Cert...

Страница 282: ...ing system The engine will overheat causing major engine damage Display messages Possible cause consequence Possible solution Coolant Stop car switch engine off The coolant is too hot X Stop the vehic...

Страница 283: ...ns which can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Stop the vehicle in a safe location away from other traffic Turn off the engine get...

Страница 284: ...ken Do not continue to drive Oth erwise the engine will overheat due to an inop erative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center X If it is intact...

Страница 285: ...r malfunctioning Rbroken poly V belt Ra malfunction in the electronic system Do not forget that the brake system requires electrical energy and may be operating with restricted capability Con siderabl...

Страница 286: ...le leaks N Add 1 qt engine oil at next refueling USA only Add 1 liter engine oil at next refuel ing Canada only Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only The engine oil level is too low X Add eng...

Страница 287: ...dded too much engine oil There is a risk of damaging the engine or the catalytic converter X Have oil siphoned or drained off Observe all legal requirements with respect to its disposal N Engine Oil L...

Страница 288: ...ctive Headlamps Inoperative The active Bi Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Reverse Lamp Left or Reverse Lamp Right The left or r...

Страница 289: ...left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Marker Lamp Rear Left or Marker Lamp Rear Right The rear left side or right side...

Страница 290: ...Inoperative The light sensor is malfunctioning The headlamps come on automatically X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible To switch off the headlamps U S vehicles only X In t...

Страница 291: ...or lamp switch to its stop Tail Lamp Left Auxiliary Bulb On or Tail Lamp Right Auxiliary Bulb On The left or right tail lamp is malfunction ing A substitute bulb is being used X Contact an authorized...

Страница 292: ...ft or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A substitute bulb is being used X Replace the bulb as soon as possible Y page 313 Turn Signal Left Mirror or Turn Signal Right Mirror The turn sign...

Страница 293: ...318 H Tire Pressure Check Tires The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers X Chec...

Страница 294: ...erinflate tires Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort wear unevenly increase stopping distance and result in sudden deflation blowout because they are more likely to become...

Страница 295: ...the ignition have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary When you switch on the ignition all lamps except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti v...

Страница 296: ...lso be malfunctioning X Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display Y...

Страница 297: ...fe to do so X Engage the parking brake X Read and observe messages that may appear in the multifunction display Y page 255 X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will...

Страница 298: ...hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 sec onds after starting the engine You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt X Fasten your seat belt The warning chime stops sounding The red seat belt tellt...

Страница 299: ...elt telltale goes out and the warning chime stops sound ing i After 60 seconds with an unfastened seat belt the warning chime stops sounding and the seat belt telltale illuminates continuously The sea...

Страница 300: ...abilize the vehicle if the system recognizes that the vehi cle starts to skid or that a wheel is spinning X Switch the ESP back on Exceptions Y page 66 X If leaving the ESP switched off adapt your spe...

Страница 301: ...ine is run ning The ESP is not operational due to a malfunction Risk of accident X Read and Observe additional messages that may appear in the multifunction display X Continue driving with added cauti...

Страница 302: ...Benz Center as soon as possible G Warning If the yellow roll bar warning lamp in the instrument cluster does not go out after starting the engine or if it comes on while driving the roll bar system is...

Страница 303: ...of you or the dis tance warning system has recog nized a stationary obstacle on your probable line of travel X Apply the brakes immediately X Carefully observe the traffic situation You may need to b...

Страница 304: ...Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i Some states may by law require you to visit a workshop as soon as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on C...

Страница 305: ...s on when the engine is run ning and you hear a warn ing sound The coolant temperature has exceeded 248 120 X Stop in a safe location as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to cool down...

Страница 306: ...low tire pres sure telltale TPMS mal function telltale for the TPMS flashes 60 seconds and then stays illumi nated There is a malfunction in the TPMS X Read and observe messages in the multifunction d...

Страница 307: ...with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately 1 minute and then remain continuously illu minated This sequence will continue upon...

Страница 308: ...ure there is nothing between seat cushion and child seat and check installation of the child seat X Make sure no objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present X If the indicator lamp...

Страница 309: ...key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door Unlocking 2 Mechanical key X Insert mechanical key 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops X Turn mechanical key 2 counterclockwise to positi...

Страница 310: ...arm insert the SmartKey in the starter switch Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the Smart Key or with KEYLESS GO lock it as follows X Close the passenger door and the trunk X Pre...

Страница 311: ...w X Replace the trunk floor X Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis charged the vehicle can no longer be...

Страница 312: ...nical key 2 Battery compartment X Insert mechanical key 1 into opening X Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow Battery compartment 2 is unlatched X Pull battery compartment 2 out of the SmartKe...

Страница 313: ...lamp to cool down before chang ing a bulb Keep bulbs out of reach of children Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you Rtouch or move it when hot Rdrop the bulb Rscratch the bu...

Страница 314: ...ging a bulb to prevent short circuits RAlways use a clean lint free cloth when han dling bulbs RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and grease RIf the newly installed bulb does not come on contac...

Страница 315: ...amp bulb 3 Bulb socket for high beam bulb 4 Cable outlet for high beam bulb 5 Bulb socket for corner illuminating lamp bulb High beam and high beam flasher bulb X Turn housing cover 1 counterclockwise...

Страница 316: ...and remove it X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 5 X Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 5 X Insert bulb socket 5 into the guide in the headlamp X Turn bulb socket 5 clockwise until it engages...

Страница 317: ...ed turn bulb socket 1 or 2 coun terclockwise and remove it X Press gently onto the respective bulb and turn clockwise out of its bulb socket X Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn c...

Страница 318: ...If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Do not allow a wiper arm to contact the windshield glass without a wiper blade inserted For your convenience w...

Страница 319: ...roperly installed Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage Flat tire Safety notes G Warning The dimensions of the spare wheel are dif ferent from those of the road wheels As a res...

Страница 320: ...g out of the vehicle Rspare wheel Rjack Rvehicle tool kit Rwheel wrench Relectric air pump For information on where to find the respec tive items see Where will I find Y page 252 and Y page 253 Removi...

Страница 321: ...e able to achieve its load bearing capacity if it is not at its full height Never start the engine when the vehicle is raised Also observe the notes on the jack X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away...

Страница 322: ...les with Sport Pack age only X Open cover 2 by pressing at point indi cated by arrow or X Insert a flat blade screwdriver in the open ing of cover 2 and pry it out X Remove cover 2 taking care not to...

Страница 323: ...before lowering the vehicle G Warning Always replace wheel bolts that are dam aged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired immediately Do not c...

Страница 324: ...h pressure gauge and the electrical plug are located behind a flap RVersion 2 The pressure gauge is located in the pump housing The air hose and elec trical plug are located at the bottom of the pump...

Страница 325: ...the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the...

Страница 326: ...96 lb ft 130 Nm G Warning When turning the wheel wrench to tighten the wheel bolts make sure you position your hands on the wrench in such a way that you avoid injury to yourself such as scraping you...

Страница 327: ...e accelerating rapidly Therefore your driving style must be adapted accordingly Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles road curbs potholes or off road areas This...

Страница 328: ...n away Follow the instructions in this Operator s Manual Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Large 12 volt storage batteries contain lead Recy cling of...

Страница 329: ...g or the SmartKey is in the starter switch or KEY LESS GO button is in position 1 Otherwise the alternator and other electronic compo nents could be severely damaged Have the battery checked regularly...

Страница 330: ...roper connection of jumper cables smoking etc Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding causing personal injury Read all instructions before proceeding Do not tow start the...

Страница 331: ...h off all electrical consumers X Engage the parking brake X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P X Open the hood X Remove cover from battery positive termi nal 1 Positive termina...

Страница 332: ...ro hydraulic brake system we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift dolly equipment If circumstances do not permit the recom m...

Страница 333: ...k on cover 1 as indicated by the arrow X Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt USA only 1 Cover X Press mark on cover 1 as indicated by the arrow X Lift cover 1 off to r...

Страница 334: ...bolt 1 counterclock wise with wheel wrench X Unscrew towing eye bolt 1 X Reinstalling front cover Fit locking tabs of cover 1 Y page 331 under the lower edge of the opening in the bumper X Apply even...

Страница 335: ...n the ground make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 G Warning With the engine not running there is no power assistance for the brake and steer ing systems In this case it is important...

Страница 336: ...rcedes Benz Center A fuse chart is located in the trunk with the vehicle tool kit Y page 252 The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amper ages The electrical fuses are located in fuse bo...

Страница 337: ...front of the bulkhead wall separating the engine and passenger com partment X Opening Open the hood Fuse box on driver s side 1 Fuse box cover 2 Locking 3 Unlocking Fuse box on passenger side 1 Fuse b...

Страница 338: ...ency engine shut down If the engine cannot be turned off as descri bed Y page 114 you may use the following emergency procedure X Take the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit Y page 252 X Find row En...

Страница 339: ...equipment 338 Parts service 338 Warranty coverage 338 Identification labels 339 Engine 340 Rims and tires 343 Electrical system 348 Main dimensions 349 Weights 350 Fuels coolants lubricants etc 350 Te...

Страница 340: ...should be installed Do not use non genuine Mercedes Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes Benz Doing so could damage the vehicle which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warra...

Страница 341: ...bels 1 Certification label on driver s door B pillar The Vehicle Identification Number VIN can be found in the following locations Ron the certification label Rembossed underneath a trim below the pas...

Страница 342: ...vehicle Passenger side rear storage compartment 4 Compartment lid 5 Compartment trim 6 VIN X Open compartment lid 4 X Remove compartment trim 5 VIN 6 is now visible 7 Engine number engraved on engine...

Страница 343: ...9 382 hp 6000 rpm 285 kW 6000 rpm 15 510 hp 5000 rpm 380 kW 5000 rpm 15 Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 391 lb ft 2800 rpm 4800 rpm 530 Nm 2800 rpm 4800 rpm 612 lb ft 1900 rpm 3500 rpm 830 Nm 1900 rp...

Страница 344: ...49 518 hp 6800 rpm 386 kW 6800 rpm 17 603 hp 4800 rpm 5100 rpm 450 kW 4800 rpm 5100 rpm 17 Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 465 lb ft 5200 rpm 630 Nm 5200 rpm 738 lb ft 2000 rpm 4000 rpm 1000 Nm 2000...

Страница 345: ...or the vehicle 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 pressures is located on the d...

Страница 346: ...2 Wheel offset 1 38 in 35 mm 1 18 in 30 mm 1 18 in 30 mm Winter tires18 19 255 40 R18 95V M S or 255 40 R18 95V M S MOExtended20 255 40 R18 95V XL Extra Load M S 255 35 R19 96V XL Extra Load M S 18 Ra...

Страница 347: ...8 H2 8 5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1 38 in 35 mm 1 38 in 35 mm 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires21 255 40 R18 95W or 255 40 R18 95Y MOEx tended22 255 40 R18 95Y or 255 40 R18 95Y MOEx tended22 255 35 ZR19 96Y X...

Страница 348: ...set 1 57 in 40 mm 1 57 in 40 mm 1 22 in 31 mm Summer tires23 24 285 35 R18 97W or 285 35 R18 97Y MOEx tended25 285 35 R18 97Y or 285 35 R18 97Y MOEx tended25 285 30 ZR19 98Y XL Extra Load MO1 23 Radia...

Страница 349: ...n on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires Model SL 550 SL 550 Sport Pack...

Страница 350: ...35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah 12 V 35 Ah Battery for electri cal consumers 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 70 Ah 12 V 70 Ah Spark plugs Type NGK PLKR 7A NGK IFR 6Q G NGK ILZKAR 7A10 NGK IFR 6Q G Electrode ga...

Страница 351: ...rall vehicle width exterior rear view mirrors folded out 81 5 in 2069 mm 81 5 in 2069 mm Overall vehicle height 51 0 in 1295 mm 51 1 in 1298 mm Overall vehicle height when opening closing hardtop 65 9...

Страница 352: ...storing and disposing of service fluids Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil dren For health reasons you should prevent service fluids...

Страница 353: ...ower steering All models 1 1 US qt 1 0 l MB Power Steering Fluid Chevron Texaco PSF 9109 Brake system All models 1 1 US qt 1 05 l MB Brake Fluid DOT 4 Cooling system SL 550 approx 12 3 US qt 11 6 l MB...

Страница 354: ...nd special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop All models 0 42 US qt 0 4 l MB Hydraulic Oil Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models 7 4 US qt 7 0 l MB W...

Страница 355: ...system damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Please follow Maintenance System recom mendations for scheduled oil changes Fail ure to do so will result in engine or emission control...

Страница 356: ...ntact with fuels and the inha lation of fuel vapors are damaging your health To maintain the engine s durability and performance premium unleaded gasoline must be used If premium unleaded gasoline is...

Страница 357: ...the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty or by any pre owned or Extended Limited warranties Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which provides RCorrosion protecti...

Страница 358: ...ually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum par...

Страница 359: ...lvent antifreeze is highly flam mable Do not spill washer solvent anti freeze on hot engine parts because it may ignite and burn You could be seriously burned Washer fluid mixing ratio For temperature...

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Страница 363: ...a Can ada only G Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or...

Страница 364: ...Order no 6515 3083 13 Part no 230 584 28 96 Edition A 2009 USA 2305842896 2305842896...

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