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409

Index

Doors

Message in display

306

Opening from inside vehicle

99

Storage compartments

215

Downhill driving

Cruise control

194

Downshifting

156

Drinking and driving

239

Drive sensibly - save fuel

239

Driving

40, 45

Driving abroad

246

Driving hints

Distronic*

205

SBC brake system

83

Driving instructions

239

Driving off

242

Driving safety systems

75

ABS

75, 76

BAS

77

ESP

78

Driving systems

193

ABC

207

Cruise control

193

Distronic*

196

Parktronic*

210

Vehicle level control

208

DTR see Distronic

E

Easy-entry/exit

148

Interrupting movement

107, 148

Messages in display

306

Easy-entry/exit feature

107

Electric air pump

324, 354

Electrical consumer battery

260

Electrical outlet

222

Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system*

Initiating emergency call

226

Requirements

223

Emergency engine shut-down

55

Emergency operation

Locking the vehicle

327

Lowering load assist

327

Unlocking storage 

compartments

326

Unlocking the trunk

326

Unlocking the vehicle

325

Emergency operation (Limp Home 

Mode)

165

Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD)

68, 

398

Emission control

248

Emission control label

374

Engine

Compartment

253

Starting with KEYLESS-GO*

44

Starting with the SmartKey

43

Turning off

53

Turning off with KEYLESS-GO*

54

Turning off with the SmartKey

53

Engine number

398

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Страница 1: ...Bild in der Gr e 215x70 mm einf gen SL Class Operator s Manual...

Страница 2: ...SL 500 SL 55 AMG SL 600...

Страница 3: ...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...

Страница 4: ...defects 18 Reporting safety defects 18 At a glance 19 Cockpit 20 Instrument cluster 22 Multifunction steering wheel 24 Center console 25 Upper part 25 Lower part 26 Overhead control panel 27 Door cont...

Страница 5: ...he trunk 103 Automatic central locking 105 Locking and unlocking from the inside 105 Seats 107 Easy entry exit feature 107 Moving the seats forward and backward 108 Lumbar support 108 Multicontour bac...

Страница 6: ...69 Sun visors 169 Automatic climate control 170 Setting the temperature 172 Adjusting air volume 173 Adjusting air distribution 174 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 174 Defrosting 175 Air recirculation mode 17...

Страница 7: ...as station 250 Refuelling 250 Check regularly and before a long trip 252 Engine compartment 253 Hood 253 Engine oil 255 Transmission fluid level 258 Oil level in the ABC system 258 Coolant 258 Battery...

Страница 8: ...stalling wiper blades 338 Flat tire 339 Preparing the vehicle 339 Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 1 340 Sealing tires with TIREFIT kit 2 345 Mounting the spare wheel 350 Batteries 358 Disconnecting the...

Страница 9: ...il additives 388 Air conditioner refrigerant 388 Brake fluid 389 Premium unleaded gasoline 389 Fuel requirements 389 Gasoline additives 390 Coolants 391 Windshield and headlamp washer system 393 Consu...

Страница 10: ...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...

Страница 11: ...ng that we 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 i...

Страница 12: ...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...

Страница 13: ...year For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in your glove box Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to send in the Cha...

Страница 14: ...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...

Страница 15: ...ed on your 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...

Страница 16: ...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...

Страница 17: ...fore nev 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 d...

Страница 18: ...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...

Страница 19: ...y Traffic Safety 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...

Страница 20: ...19 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...

Страница 21: ...20 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit...

Страница 22: ...rol switch Cruise control Distronic 193 196 9 Instrument cluster 22 124 a Multifunction steering wheel 24 128 b Lever for voice control system see separate operating instructions c Front Parktronic wa...

Страница 23: ...22 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster...

Страница 24: ...287 Item Page K Right turn signal in dicator lamp L Left turn signal indi cator lamp 3 Left multifunction dis play with Trip odometer 125 Main odometer Stored speed for Distronic 135 4 Reset button 5...

Страница 25: ...ction display in tachometer 127 Operating control sys tem 128 3 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume down to decrease up to increase 4 Telephone press button to take a call to end a call Item P...

Страница 26: ...ing flasher on off switch 121 3 Central unlocking switch 106 4 Center and side air vent ad justment 170 5 COMAND system see sep arate operating instruc tions 130 6 Automatic climate control 172 7 Righ...

Страница 27: ...ardtop open close con trol with buttons for roll bar 184 69 5 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 38 Item Page 6 Vehicle level control switch 208 7 ESP control switch 79 8 Thumbwheel for setting dist...

Страница 28: ...r automatic climate control 170 3 Right reading lamp on off 122 4 Interior lighting control 122 5 Hands free microphone for Tele Aid emergency call system telephone and voice control system see separa...

Страница 29: ...Switches for open ing closing front and rear side windows 181 3 Memory function for stor ing seat mirror and steer ing wheel settings 114 4 Seat heating switch 110 Seat ventilation switch 112 5 Seat...

Страница 30: ...29 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Страница 31: ...es are located at the end of each seg ment Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Unlock button for trunk lid 3 Unlock button 4 Panic button Press unlock bu...

Страница 32: ...dren unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Unsupervised use of vehi cle equipment may cause an accident and or serious personal injury i The SmartKey can only be removed fro...

Страница 33: ...activated If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is inside the vehicle pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button on the gear selector le ver corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch...

Страница 34: ...cal consumers such as seat adjustment Ignition or Position 2 Press the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton twice This supplies power to all electrical consumers All lamps in the instrument cluster come on F...

Страница 35: ...e seat backrest and 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 corre...

Страница 36: ...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...

Страница 37: ...2 Head restraint height Press the switch up or down in the di rection 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 restrai...

Страница 38: ...er For more information see Heated steer ing wheel SL 500 SL 600 page 220 Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver t...

Страница 39: ...electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory system In...

Страница 40: ...see Good visibility page 166 If an exterior rear view mirror was forc ibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front reposition it by applying firm pressure until...

Страница 41: ...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...

Страница 42: ...hild is not properly secured in the child restraint Warning 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 t...

Страница 43: ...e person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a per son and another object at the same time Check your seat belt during travel to ensure that it is properly positioned Make sure the seat belt is...

Страница 44: ...sed For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey see Turning off with the SmartKey page 53 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbo...

Страница 45: ...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 and repeat...

Страница 46: ...i dent 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 the...

Страница 47: ...e Exterior lamp switch page 117 If you hear a warning signal when driv ing off you have forgotten to release the parking brake Release the parking brake Do not run cold engine at high engine speed Run...

Страница 48: ...headlamps are switched on The high beam headlamp indicator A in the instrument clus ter comes on For more information see High beam flasher page 121 Windshield wipers The combination switch is locate...

Страница 49: ...ld wiper operates with washer fluid For information on filling up the washer reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system page 261 i The intermittent wiping interval is de pende...

Страница 50: ...or 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 pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button and op...

Страница 51: ...cool Check the coolant level and add cool ant if necessary page 258 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking gasoline Do not start the engine under any cir cumstances Notify local fire and or pol...

Страница 52: ...teer the ve hicle Warning G Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ign...

Страница 53: ...with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selec tor lever from...

Страница 54: ...tion P On steep slopes turn the front wheels towards the road curb i The immobilizer is activated i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P...

Страница 55: ...e latch plate Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in...

Страница 56: ...o 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 espe cially careful when small c...

Страница 57: ...56...

Страница 58: ...57 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Страница 59: ...ton once more page 30 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 30 for about four seconds when you star...

Страница 60: ...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 asthm...

Страница 61: ...ccupied 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 airbag be...

Страница 62: ...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...

Страница 63: ...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...

Страница 64: ...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 that could chang...

Страница 65: ...dicator lamp on the glove box is not lit page 72 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 lower...

Страница 66: ...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...

Страница 67: ...n only protect as they are designed if the occupants are prop erly wearing their seat belts page 59 Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position...

Страница 68: ...potential severity of injuries in accidents includ ing rollovers The integrated restraint system includes SRS driver airbag driv er side kneebag passenger airbag head thorax airbags and ETD seat belt...

Страница 69: ...se a seat belt for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another per son or other objects Belts should not be worn twisted In a crash you wouldn t have the full...

Страница 70: ...rsons 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 could in...

Страница 71: ...d child restraint systems 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 whil...

Страница 72: ...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...

Страница 73: ...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...

Страница 74: ...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...

Страница 75: ...r Insert SmartKey in starter switch i For operation in the USA only This de vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause...

Страница 76: ...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...

Страница 77: ...the ABS activates during braking the ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instru ment cluster dial flashes Because of the SBC brake system you will not feel any pulsation in the brake pedal Keep firm and ste...

Страница 78: ...The ABS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent ac...

Страница 79: ...ine is running 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...

Страница 80: ...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 tested on a b...

Страница 81: ...itching on the ESP Press ESP switch 1 The ABS ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with...

Страница 82: ...red brake warning lamp page 284 comes on and warning messages page 299 appear in the multifunction display while driving To brake the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure...

Страница 83: ...age 284 illuminates and or warn ing messages appear in the multifunc tion display page 299 the brake system is malfunctioning Follow the in structions of the warning message s and have the brake syste...

Страница 84: ...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 brakes fi...

Страница 85: ...stop button on the gear selector lever activates the immobilizer Deactivating With the SmartKey Inserting the SmartKey in the starter switch deacti vates the immobilizer With KEYLESS GO Starting the e...

Страница 86: ...de with the SmartKey someone opens the trunk lid with the emergency release button Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO The turn...

Страница 87: ...s the KEYLESS GO start stop but ton Tow away alarm Once the tow away alarm is armed a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle i The alarm system will rear...

Страница 88: ...etween the driver s seat and the passen ger seat 1 Tow away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Switch off ignition and remove the SmartKey Press switch 1 The indicator lamp 2 in the switch comes on bri...

Страница 89: ...88...

Страница 90: ...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...

Страница 91: ...vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help dis...

Страница 92: ...el 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 Unlocking driver s door and fuel fil...

Страница 93: ...le battery is drained Check the batteries in the SmartKey page 92 and replace them if necessary page 328 Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors page 325 Have the vehicle batteries and their connec...

Страница 94: ...ntrols and a removable mechanical key The lock ing tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different color to help distinguish each SmartKey unit The KEYLESS GO function is inte...

Страница 95: ...ystem Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the veh...

Страница 96: ...vehicle s electrical system will operate according to the position of the SmartKey in the starter switch even stopping the engine If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is positioned farther away from the ve...

Страница 97: ...on as follows Unlocking the driver s door Grasp the driver s door handle Global unlocking Grasp the door handle on the passen ger side Global locking Press lock button at door handle or trunk lid Rest...

Страница 98: ...connections checked page 358 Use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors page 327 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is malfunctioning contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center i If the vehicle...

Страница 99: ...u should do the following Have the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO deactivated by an authorized Mer cedes Benz Center Report the loss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or the mechanical key to your car insuran...

Страница 100: ...le is located above the rear li cense plate recess 1 Handle Pull on handle 1 and lift the trunk lid i If you open a door the side windows on that side of the vehicle will lower slight ly The windows c...

Страница 101: ...ight clearance of 6 2 ft 1 88 m is required to open the trunk lid The switch is located on the driver s door 1 Remote trunk lid release switch 2 Indicator lamp Always make sure that there is suffi cie...

Страница 102: ...lid emergency release page 102 Always make sure that there is suffi cient overhead clearance i To facilitate trunk loading and unload ing when the hardtop is retracted you can raise the hardtop from...

Страница 103: ...y 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 Among oth er dangers such as your view being blocke...

Страница 104: ...o one of the fol lowing With the SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch Press button or on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO Grasp the outside door handle Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button...

Страница 105: ...vehicle is centrally unlocked Separately unlocking the trunk Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey page 325 Insert the mechanical key into the trunk lid lock Turn the key completely to the left...

Страница 106: ...ve and be tween the center air vents of the air condi tioning Central locking switches 1 Locking 2 Unlocking i The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact ex ceeds a pr...

Страница 107: ...was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO it will not unlock using the central locking switch If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking swi...

Страница 108: ...ng column and seat The steering column and the seat are adjusted The easy entry exit feature can be switched on or off in the convenience sub menu of the control system page 148 Warning G You must mak...

Страница 109: ...mbwheel is located on the lower side of the seat 1 Thumb wheel Make sure the ignition is switched on All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on Set the lumbar support between 0 and 5 Warning G Wh...

Страница 110: ...switched on 1 Shoulder region support 2 Side bolsters adjustment 3 Massage function PULSE 4 Lumbar region support Make sure the ignition is switched on All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on...

Страница 111: ...ps in the instrument cluster come on Switching on seat heating Press lower switch position 1 A red indicator lamp on the switch comes on Switching off seat heating Press lower switch position 1 again...

Страница 112: ...ain Switching on rapid seat heating Press upper switch position 1 once Both indicator lamps on the switch come on If one or both of the lamps on the seat heating switch are flashing there is in suffic...

Страница 113: ...e ignition is switched on All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on If one or both of the lamps on the seat heating switch are flashing there is in sufficient voltage available since too many el...

Страница 114: ...atedly until all in dicator lamps go out i In normal operation the seat ventilation will switch off automatically after about 30 minutes If one or all of the lamps on the seat ventilation switch are f...

Страница 115: ...itched on Prior to operating the vehicle the driv er should check and adjust the seat height seat position fore and aft and seat backrest angle if necessary to en sure adequate control reach and com f...

Страница 116: ...seat steering wheel and 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 exterior rear...

Страница 117: ...r side 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 secon...

Страница 118: ...mps tail lamps license plate lamps instrument panel lamps Canada only When engine is run ning the low beam is also switched on B Low beam plus parking lamps or high beam headlamps combination switch p...

Страница 119: ...d off manually To activate the daytime running lamp mode see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only page 142 Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps may switch off unexpect...

Страница 120: ...en driving with the daytime run ning lamp mode activated and the exterior lamp switch in position M To activate the daytime running lamp mode see Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only page 142 Lo...

Страница 121: ...itch The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Warning G In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions only switch from position U to B wi...

Страница 122: ...ched on or off It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed The switch is located above and between the center air vents 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on the hazard warning fla...

Страница 123: ...y 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 ter a preset time page 145 Deactiva...

Страница 124: ...ed on the door handles the driver and passenger footwells With SmartKey in starter switch position 1 the door handles the center console i The setting selected for the interior lighting is used for th...

Страница 125: ...righten illumination Turn the reset button in the instrument cluster page 22 clockwise The instrument cluster illumination will brighten To dim illumination Turn the reset button in the instrument clu...

Страница 126: ...ess and hold reset button 4 page 22 until the trip odometer is reset Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer de notes excessive engine speed To help protect the engine the fuel supply is interrup...

Страница 127: ...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...

Страница 128: ...s in the speedometer and the tachometer In its default state the left display field shows the trip and main odometer while the present outside tem perature appears in the right display field This defa...

Страница 129: ...ese functions serve to call up relevant informa tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle It is helpful to think of the menus and the functions within each menu as being ar ranged in a circul...

Страница 130: ...find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings For in structions on using these submenus see Settings menu page 137 The number of menus available in the sys tem depends on which option...

Страница 131: ...130 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...

Страница 132: ...dio station Activate route guid ance Call up set tings Call up malfunc tion messages Reset to factory settings Fuel consump tion statistics af ter start Load phone book Call up FSS Select satel lite r...

Страница 133: ...is currently turned on 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 th...

Страница 134: ...stored station is selected SP Station search Select satellite radio station USA only The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap plication Select satellite radio with the corre sponding key on the C...

Страница 135: ...tatus of the naviga tion system If the navigation system is off the mes sage NAVI OFF is shown in the display If the navigation system is on the mes sage NAVI READY is shown in the dis play Please ref...

Страница 136: ...activate Distronic Press button or repeatedly until you see one of the following two pictures in the display Distronic deactivated When Distronic is deactivated you will see the standard display in th...

Страница 137: ...section for malfunction and warning messages page 291 Should any malfunctions occur while driv ing the number of malfunctions will reap pear in the right display field when the SmartKey in the starter...

Страница 138: ...ctions of all sub menus to the factory settings 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 the reset butt...

Страница 139: ...submenus with the k or j button to the individual functions The settings themselves are made with button or Resetting the functions of a submenu For each submenu you can reset all the functions to th...

Страница 140: ...icle Convenience Select time display mode Set daytime running lamp mode USA only Set station selection mode radio Activate easy entry exit feature Select temperature dis play mode Set locator lighting...

Страница 141: ...ker is on the current setting Press or to set the 12 hour or 24 hour time display mode Selecting temperature display mode Move the selection marker with button or to the Inst cluster submenu Press but...

Страница 142: ...n marker is on the current setting Press or to set the speed ometer units to Kilometres or Miles Selecting language Move the selection marker with button or to the Inst cluster submenu Press button j...

Страница 143: ...available in coun tries where daytime running lamps are mandatory With daytime running lamp mode se lected and the exterior lamp switch at position M the following lamps will come on automatically wh...

Страница 144: ...until you see this message in the left display Locator lighting The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to select the de sired setting The locator lighting will be switched on or off...

Страница 145: ...tch off feature is activated You can temporarily deactivate the de layed switch off feature Before leaving the vehicle turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 Then turn it to position 2...

Страница 146: ...his message in the left display Int lighting delayed switch off The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to select the de sired lamp on time period You can se lect 0 s the delayed switc...

Страница 147: ...play Press button in audio mode The selection marker is on the current setting Press or to select the de sired station selection mode You can select Memory selects next stored station Station search s...

Страница 148: ...r to switch Automatic Door lock On or Off Tire pressure display Use this function to set the unit for the tire pressure display Move the selection marker with the or button to the Vehicle submenu Pres...

Страница 149: ...h page 114 Move the selection marker with button or to the Convenience sub menu Press button j or k repeatedly until you see this message in the left display Easy entry feature Acti vate The selection...

Страница 150: ...on the current setting 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 ge...

Страница 151: ...tedly 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 After start 1 Distance driven since start 2 Average speed...

Страница 152: ...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...

Страница 153: ...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...

Страница 154: ...all If 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 receiv...

Страница 155: ...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...

Страница 156: ...C S M SL 55 AMG only page 163 the position of the accelerator pedal page 162 the vehicle speed The current gear selector lever position and shift program C S or C S M appear in the right multifunction...

Страница 157: ...ssion 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 current gear range...

Страница 158: ...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 automatic...

Страница 159: ...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...

Страница 160: ...ake in addition to shifting to position P page 45 When parked on an incline turn the front wheels towards the road curb Do not park this vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay...

Страница 161: ...arshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel 1 Left button downshift 2 Right button upshift Downshifting Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel The gear range...

Страница 162: ...tch is located on the lower part of the center console 1 Program mode selector switch S Sport For standard driving C Comfort For comfort driving Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in...

Страница 163: ...and the wheels are less likely to spin The power transmission ratio for gear selector lever position R changes depending on the program mode selected S or C Accelerator position Your driving style in...

Страница 164: ...selected shift program C S M is indicated in the right multifunction display page 127 Activating manual shift program Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the M for manual shift prog...

Страница 165: ...can also be used for maximum acceleration when driving in the manual program mode Press the accelerator past the point of resistance The transmission shifts to a lower gear Shift up once the desired...

Страница 166: ...ns or the transmission no longer shifts the trans mission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be activated Stop the vehicl...

Страница 167: ...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 electrolyte m...

Страница 168: ...is switched to ON page 149 Switch on ignition if not already on Press button 2 for the passenger side exterior rear view mirror Place the gear selector lever in reverse gear R The passenger side exte...

Страница 169: ...high pressure water jet For information on filling up the washer flu id reservoir see Windshield washer sys tem and headlamp cleaning system page 261 i Intermittent wiping is interrupted when the vehi...

Страница 170: ...xpe rience glare 1 Mounting 2 Mirror cover 3 Mirror lamp 4 Holder for gas cards To use mirror lift up cover 2 Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Keep the mirrors in the sun visors cl...

Страница 171: ...170 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Automatic climate control...

Страница 172: ...vent adjustable 8 Automatic climate 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 lef...

Страница 173: ...matic climate con trol the air that enters the passenger com partment through the air vents in the footwell can be very hot or very cold de pending on the set temperature This may cause burns or frost...

Страница 174: ...ft button red The indicator lamp on the button goes out The air from the outlets will return to the temperature set in the system Turning on cooler air Press the right button blue The indicator lamp o...

Страница 175: ...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...

Страница 176: ...lates the air in the passenger compartment Activating Press button page 171 The indicator lamp on the button comes on i These settings should only be selected for a short time Warning G When the outsi...

Страница 177: ...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...

Страница 178: ...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...

Страница 179: ...r 0 or remove it from the starter switch Press button T page 171 The indicator lamp on button T comes on Deactivating Press button T page 171 The indicator lamp on button T goes out The residual heat...

Страница 180: ...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...

Страница 181: ...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...

Страница 182: ...ce 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 obstr...

Страница 183: ...ening the windows Express open Press switch 1 or 2 past the resis tance point and release The corresponding window opens com pletely Fully closing the windows Express close Pull switch 1 or 2 past the...

Страница 184: ...sed Express close Synchronizing the power windows Switch on ignition Pull the power window switches until the side windows are closed Hold the switches for approximately one second The power windows a...

Страница 185: ...r lowering 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 from starter switch t...

Страница 186: ...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 45 the luggage cover is closed see...

Страница 187: ...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 Vario Roof Closed i B...

Страница 188: ...top in its fully closed position press hardtop switch forward The message Vario Roof Closed appears in the multifunction display or To lock the hardtop in its fully opened position pull up on the hard...

Страница 189: ...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 bein...

Страница 190: ...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 again If the indicator...

Страница 191: ...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...

Страница 192: ...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...

Страница 193: ...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...

Страница 194: ...ans of the cruise control lever The cruise control lever is the uppermost lever found on the left hand side of the steering column page 20 Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designed...

Страница 195: ...the cruise control Step on the brake pedal or Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 3 The cruise control will be canceled The last speed set will be stored for later use i On uphill or dow...

Страница 196: ...to last stored speed Resume function Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 4 The cruise control will resume the last previously set speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal i Depr...

Страница 197: ...ther driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle Warning G Distronic is a convenience system its speed adjustment reduction capability is intended to make cruise control more effective a...

Страница 198: ...roads or in heavy traffic because condi tions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed Distronic will not react to stationary objects in the roadway e g a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a dis...

Страница 199: ...he necessary distance to the vehicle ahead is again estab lished 1 Red DTR warning lamp E Warning G An intermittent warning sounds and the DTR warning lamp red E in the speed ometer dial is illuminate...

Страница 200: ...hicle ahead 4 Your vehicle 5 Symbol for activated distance warning function Warning G The Distronic brakes your vehicle with a maximum of 6 5 ft s2 2 m s2 This corre sponds to about 20 of the maximum...

Страница 201: ...Set current or lower speed 3 Deactivate Distronic 4 Resume at last set speed Activating Distronic You can activate Distronic if you are driving between 25 mph 40 km h and 110 mph 180 km h the ESP is a...

Страница 202: ...h Canada 10 km h The new speed is set i The vehicle speed displayed on the speedometer can briefly vary from the speed setting on the distronic system i If you do not take your foot off of the acceler...

Страница 203: ...t from the accelerator pedal Deactivating Distronic There are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system Briefly tip the cruise control lever in the direction of arrow 3 page 200 or Step on the b...

Страница 204: ...l be shown in the speedometer display field The thumbwheel for making the time set ting is located on the lower section of the center console 1 Distance warning function on off switch 2 Thumbwheel for...

Страница 205: ...er symbol ap pears in the speedometer display page 199 Deactivating Press switch 1 The indicator lamp on the switch goes out No loudspeaker symbol appears in the speedometer display Warning G If the D...

Страница 206: ...speed se lected by the driver unless a moving obsta cle proceeding directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle ahead of you at a dis tance set by Dist...

Страница 207: ...y cause your vehicle to brake late or unexpectedly Offset driving A vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by Distronic There will be insuffi cie...

Страница 208: ...um suspension tuning and ride height for your vehicle Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to Your driving style Road surface conditions The vehicle loading Your choice of suspensi...

Страница 209: ...ty The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed With increasing speed ride height is re duced by up to approximately one inch 2...

Страница 210: ...dicator lamp 2 3 Vehicle level control switch Vehicle level when stationary Use for Height increase over normal Automatic lowering Indicator lamps page 209 Normal Normal operation None Max approx 0 5...

Страница 211: ...pplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver Special attention must...

Страница 212: ...arning indicator for the front area is located above 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 s...

Страница 213: ...seconds will sound for the eighth seg ment Rear area An intermittent acoustic warning will sound when the first seg ment comes on This signal quickens with each additional segment lit When the eighth...

Страница 214: ...ed by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible If only the red segments of the Parktronic system warning indicator come on and no warning sounds then the sensors of the Parktronic system...

Страница 215: ...older Opening Briefly press cup holder cover The 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...

Страница 216: ...orage compartment Warning G When not in use keep the cup holder closed Place only containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a...

Страница 217: ...ents separately page 216 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...

Страница 218: ...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...

Страница 219: ...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...

Страница 220: ...he insert 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...

Страница 221: ...ator lamp 2 comes 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...

Страница 222: ...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...

Страница 223: ...te 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 a malf...

Страница 224: ...wheel To raise press button and to lower press button To activate press the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button or the Information button depend ing on the type of response required Bear in mind...

Страница 225: ...tance button 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 lite...

Страница 226: ...n relevant to the emergency such as the location of the ve hicle determined by the GPS satellite loca tion system vehicle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between...

Страница 227: ...initiate an emergency call e g the rele vant cellular phone network is not available The message Emergency call Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately ten seconds Should t...

Страница 228: ...call active ap pears in the multifunction display Describe the nature of the need for as sistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz techn...

Страница 229: ...st Mercedes Benz Center or Mercedes Benz USA products and services is available to you For more details concerning the Tele Aid system please visit www mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to y...

Страница 230: ...avail able The message Info Call failed appears in the multifunction display Information calls can be terminated us ing the button on the multifunc tion steering wheel If the indicator lamps do not st...

Страница 231: ...is muted and the selected mode radio or CD pauses The optional cellular phone if installed switches off If you must use this phone the vehicle must be parked Disconnect the coiled cord and place the c...

Страница 232: ...is locat ed the Response Center will contact the local law enforcement and you The vehicle s location will only be provided to law enforcement Garage door opener The built in remote control is capable...

Страница 233: ...n object signaling the door to stop and reverse does not meet current U S federal safety standards i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener If you should expe...

Страница 234: ...vice 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 4 Us...

Страница 235: ...t button If there is dif ficulty locating the transmitting 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...

Страница 236: ...having dif ficulties programming a gate operator re gardless of where you live by using the programming procedures replace step 4 with the following Step 4 Continue to press and hold the inte grated...

Страница 237: ...three channels are erased Reprogramming a single integrated signal transmitter button To program a device using a signal trans mitter button previously trained follow these steps Press and hold the de...

Страница 238: ...237 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Страница 239: ...mum rpm in each gear Avoid accelerating by kickdown Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at mod...

Страница 240: ...rized 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 country Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and...

Страница 241: ...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...

Страница 242: ...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...

Страница 243: ...his vehicle in areas where com bustible materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce t...

Страница 244: ...damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazard warning flash ers carefully slow down and drive with cau tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road Inspect the tires and...

Страница 245: ...speeds appropriate to prevail ing conditions SL 500 SL 500 with Sport Package Your vehicle is factory equipped with W rated tires which have a speed rating of 168 mph 270 km h An electronic speed lim...

Страница 246: ...s can adversely af fect braking efficiency Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal brake effect Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt strewn...

Страница 247: ...rpose Indicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road sur face is free of ice Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth Before driving through w...

Страница 248: ...lease do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System radio or tele phone1 if road weather and traffic condit...

Страница 249: ...ements For details refer to the Service Booklet Warning G As with any vehicle do not idle park or op erate this vehicle in areas where combusti ble materials such as grass hay or leaves can come into...

Страница 250: ...h is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Driving when your engine is badly over heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com partment to catch fire Yo...

Страница 251: ...rter 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 t...

Страница 252: ...to spray back out when removing the fuel pump 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 Informa...

Страница 253: ...with the control system page 255 Opening hood see page 253 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information see Replacing bulbs page 331 Exterior lamp switch see Switching on head...

Страница 254: ...herwise the 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...

Страница 255: ...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...

Страница 256: ...ground be at normal operating temperature have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off To check the engine oil level via the multifunction display do the following Switch...

Страница 257: ...the following message will appear Ignit on to measure engine oil level Switch on ignition If you see the message Observe waiting time If engine is at normal operating temperature wait five minutes be...

Страница 258: ...covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Only use approved engine oils For a listing of approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your vehicle literature po...

Страница 259: ...enz Center check the ABC system Coolant Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning...

Страница 260: ...ox imately one half turn to the left to re lease any excess pressure Continue turning the cap to the left and remove it The coolant level is correct if the level for cold coolant is up to the upper ma...

Страница 261: ...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 improper...

Страница 262: ...indshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Always use washer solvent antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point Failure to do so could re sult in damage to...

Страница 263: ...n cause tire pressure loss or damage the tire beads If vehicle is heavily loaded check tire pressure and correct as required Do not allow your tires to wear down too far Adhesion properties on wet roa...

Страница 264: ...e than 14 days Correct the tire pressure only when tires are cold If the tires are warm you should only cor rect the tire pressure if it is too low for cur rent operating conditions A table on the fue...

Страница 265: ...used for the tire inflation pressure by changing the setting in the control system page 147 i The pressures listed for light loads are minimum values offering high driving comfort Increased inflation...

Страница 266: ...sure e g tire blowout caused by a foreign object In the event of a sudden loss of pressure bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers Warning G...

Страница 267: ...n the speedometer display field Tire pressure displayed after driving a few mins Reactivate w R button If you wish to cancel activation Press button If the following message appears in the speedometer...

Страница 268: ...tire inflation pressure monitor if necessary For information on wheel change see the Practical hints section page 323 and page 339 Warning G Rotate front and rear wheels only if they are of the same...

Страница 269: ...ll 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 f...

Страница 270: ...ex ceed 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 dif...

Страница 271: ...wheels Follow the manufac 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 o...

Страница 272: ...th before your next service is due one of the following mes sages will appear in the right multifunction display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in...

Страница 273: ...that the service on your vehi cle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center you can reset the service indicator yourself Switch on ignition The standard display of the control sys tem a...

Страница 274: ...indicator was inadvertent ly reset have a Mercedes Benz Center correct it Only reset if the proper service has been performed Resetting the system without performing proper service as called for by th...

Страница 275: ...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...

Страница 276: ...me more difficult to remove A tar remover 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 norm...

Страница 277: ...hly 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...

Страница 278: ...detergent such as Mercedes Benz approved Car Sham poo with plenty of water to clean sen sors 1 When using a steam cleaner or power washer aim nozzle only briefly from a min imum distance of 4 in 10 c...

Страница 279: ...r arms 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 co...

Страница 280: ...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...

Страница 281: ...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...

Страница 282: ...281 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...

Страница 283: ...ther conditions Switch the ESP back on page 80 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 ESP warning lam...

Страница 284: ...h as Parktronic Distronic or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reducing steering capability Have the system...

Страница 285: ...ent 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 resul...

Страница 286: ...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 diagnostics sys tem I...

Страница 287: ...Mercedes Benz Center Avoid high engine loads e g driving uphill and stop and go driving D The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound The coolant temperature has e...

Страница 288: ...le ahead of you The distance warning system has recog nized a stationary obstacle on your prob able line of travel Apply the brakes immediately Carefully observe the traffic situation You may need to...

Страница 289: ...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...

Страница 290: ...dly 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 outlined above the...

Страница 291: ...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...

Страница 292: ...page 136 Selecting the malfunction memory menu in the control system page 136 displays both cleared and uncleared messages On the pages that follow you will find a compilation of the most important wa...

Страница 293: ...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 uneven surface Press the vehicle level control button to select level 2 p...

Страница 294: ...SP and the BAS are also deactivated The SBC brake system is still func tioning normally but without the ABS available Continue driving with added caution Wheels may lock during hard braking reduc ing...

Страница 295: ...possible ESP malfunction Visit workshop The ESP has detected a malfunction and switched off The SBC brake system is still functioning normally The ABS may still be operational Continue driving with a...

Страница 296: ...vehicle station ary turn the steering wheel completely to the left and then to the right If the ESP message does not go out Continue driving with added caution Have the system checked at an authorize...

Страница 297: ...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...

Страница 298: ...ter Visit workshop The battery was charged with a bat tery charger or jump started Have the battery checked at a service station The battery is no longer charging Possible causes alternator malfunctio...

Страница 299: ...e 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 voltage...

Страница 300: ...cantly greater force must be applied to the brake pedal Call for roadside assistance Except Canada Canada only 3 Reduced brake effect Start engine The battery has insufficient voltage and cannot suppl...

Страница 301: ...he 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 circumstances do not p...

Страница 302: ...the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks Warning G Low brake fluid in the reservoir may cause the braking syste...

Страница 303: ...3 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...

Страница 304: ...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...

Страница 305: ...en 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 can cause seriou...

Страница 306: ...ill 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 D...

Страница 307: ...edes Benz Center Display defective 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 Tac...

Страница 308: ...e 255 Engine oil level Stop 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 pag...

Страница 309: ...l 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 Engine oil level Visit workshop The...

Страница 310: ...the retractable hardtop checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center K Lock Vario Roof The retractable hardtop is not locked properly Push or pull on the retractable hardtop switch until the indicat...

Страница 311: ...e 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 whe...

Страница 312: ...e 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 t...

Страница 313: ...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 l...

Страница 314: ...n the control system set lamp operation to manual page 142 Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Marker lamp Front left The fr...

Страница 315: ...he bulb as soon as possible Reverse lamp Left The left backup lamp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible Reverse lamp Right The right backup lamp is malfunc tioning Replace the bulb...

Страница 316: ...ible Turn signal Rear right Back up lamp on The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning A backup bulb has been brought into use Replace the bulb as soon as possible Turn signal Front left Back u...

Страница 317: ...system is malfunction ing Visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible L Tele Aid Drive to workshop One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning Have the Tele...

Страница 318: ...ng maneuvers Change the wheel page 350 Tire pressure ChecK tires The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the minimum value Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steerin...

Страница 319: ...Caution tire defect The left rear tire is rapidly deflating Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Change the wheel page 350 Tire pressure RL Check tires...

Страница 320: ...r tire pressure is low Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt Check the tire pressure Change the wheel page 350 Tire pressure FL Caution tire defect The left front tire is deflating Carefully bring the...

Страница 321: ...t front tire is deflating Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Change the wheel page 350 Tire pressure FR Check tires The right front tire pressure is l...

Страница 322: ...al wheel sensors in the vehicle excessive wheel sensor temper atures a nearby radio interference source unrecognized wheel sensors mounted Remove any additional wheel sensors from the vehicle e g when...

Страница 323: ...e retractable hardtop even though the luggage cover in the trunk is not pulled out Pull out the luggage cover and secure it page 185 W Washer fluid Check level The fluid level has dropped to about 1 3...

Страница 324: ...over You 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...

Страница 325: ...heel 2 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 1 TIREFIT kit 2 Electric air pump 3 V...

Страница 326: ...cal key 2 out of 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 le...

Страница 327: ...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...

Страница 328: ...r door and the trunk lid Press the central locking switch in the center console page 105 Check to see whether the locking knob on the passenger door is still visible If necessary push it down manually...

Страница 329: ...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...

Страница 330: ...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...

Страница 331: ...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...

Страница 332: ...stment is extremely important Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp ad justment i If the head...

Страница 333: ...enon D2S 35 W 4 Xenon head lamps High beam high beam flasher H7 55 W Bi Xenon head lamps High beam flasher H7 55 W Parking and standing lamps W 5 W 5 Fog lamp HB4 9006 55 W 6 Side marker lamp W 5 W La...

Страница 334: ...turn signals in the 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 assemblies the rear fog lamps the low beam Xeno...

Страница 335: ...nd twist clockwise Replacing high beam bulbs 1 High beam bulbs 2 Locking mechanism 3 Parking and standing lamps Switch off the lights Open the hood page 253 Press ends of headlamp cover tab to gether...

Страница 336: ...ace Replacing side marker lamp Switch off the lights Carefully slide lamp towards rear Remove front end first Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out Pull bulb out of the bulb socket Insert ne...

Страница 337: ...nterclockwise and remove Insert new bulb and reinstall bulb sock et The bulb socket should audibly click into place Reinstall trim License plate lamp 1 Screws Switch off the lights Loosen both screws...

Страница 338: ...starter switch to position 0 Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps 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...

Страница 339: ...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...

Страница 340: ...surface Turn on the hazard warning flashers Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead po sition Set the parking brake Move the gear selector lever to P Vehicles with Sma...

Страница 341: ...ed from the tire Attach the sticker where it will be easily seen by the driver on the instrument cluster 1 Filler hose 2 TIREFIT container Warning G Keep TIREFIT away from sparks open flame or heat so...

Страница 342: ...ing TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled swal lowed or absorbed through the skin causes skin eye and respiratory irritation Any contact with eyes or skin should be flushed immediately with plenty of water If...

Страница 343: ...rew tire valve 6 tightly into the valve stem 1 using the valve stem tool 2 Reinstall valve cap on valve stem 1 Install plug 5 onto end of hose 4 Drive the vehicle back and forth very slowly approximat...

Страница 344: ...least 26 psi 1 8 bar The air hose and the union nut can become hot during inflation Please exercise appropri ate caution If this tire pressure is not attained turn off the electric air pump detach the...

Страница 345: ...t the nearest Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance Warning G Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h A TIREFIT repair is not designed to operate at higher speeds The sticker must be...

Страница 346: ...cause they are more likely to become punc tured or damaged by road debris potholes etc Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear unevenly adversely affect handling and fuel economy and are m...

Страница 347: ...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 contact...

Страница 348: ...lectric 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 appropri...

Страница 349: ...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 pressure of 26 psi 1 8 bar is not at tained tire...

Страница 350: ...cility to have tire repaired or re placed Recommended duration of use 300miles 500km at 50mph 80km h with the recommended tire pressure Warning G Follow recommend inflation pressures Do not overinflat...

Страница 351: ...he spare wheel is for temporary use only When driving with spare wheel mounted en sure proper tire pressure and do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the nearest Mercedes Benz Center...

Страница 352: ...port tube cover except SL 55 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 turning...

Страница 353: ...le 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 line C...

Страница 354: ...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 354 before lowering t...

Страница 355: ...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...

Страница 356: ...ch to position 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 pressure is abov...

Страница 357: ...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...

Страница 358: ...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...

Страница 359: ...ontact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosiv...

Страница 360: ...tery is disconnected 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 pr...

Страница 361: ...y negative lead Remove the cover from the positive ter minal Disconnect the battery positive lead Disconnecting the starter battery Use the 10 mm open end wrench from the vehicle tool kit to disconnec...

Страница 362: ...install the charged battery Follow the previously described steps in re verse order Reconnecting the batteries Reconnecting the starter battery Turn off all electrical consumers Connect the positive l...

Страница 363: ...d and fasten its cover Connect the negative lead Reinstall the trunk floor Rehook trunk luggage cover into hold ers Never invert the terminal connections i The following procedures must be car ried ou...

Страница 364: ...starting 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 an...

Страница 365: ...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...

Страница 366: ...pment Towing 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 t...

Страница 367: ...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...

Страница 368: ...er 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 automatic cent...

Страница 369: ...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...

Страница 370: ...k The amperages of the fus es are also given there Spare fuses Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle tool kit in the trun...

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Страница 372: ...al data Spare 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 Consumer i...

Страница 373: ...service More than 300 000 different spare parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Mercedes Benz genuine parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically deve...

Страница 374: ...rranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessor...

Страница 375: ...tification Number VIN below right rear storage compart ment 3 Engine number engraved on engine 4 VIN visible lower edge of windshield 5 Emission control label 6 Information label California version Va...

Страница 376: ...one 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...

Страница 377: ...io 10 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 350...

Страница 378: ...put acc to SAE J 1349 493 hp 6100 rpm2 368 kW 6100 rpm Maximum torque acc to SAE J 1349 516 lb ft 2750 4000 rpm 700 Nm 2750 4000 rpm Maximum engine speed 6500 rpm Firing order 1 5 4 2 6 3 7 8 Poly V b...

Страница 379: ...der load exhibit dimensional variations and dif ferent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts This may result in damage to the...

Страница 380: ...mm Summer tires radial ply tires 255 45 R17 98W Winter tires radial ply tires 255 45 R17 98V M S SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG Rims light alloy 81 2 J x 18 81 2 J x 18 81 2 J x 18 Wheel offset 1 38 in 35 mm...

Страница 381: ...ght alloy 81 2 J x 18 81 2 J x 18 Wheel offset 1 38 in 35 mm 1 38 in 35 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 255 40 R18 95W 255 40 R18 95Y Rear axle Rims light alloy 91 2 J x 18 91 2 J x 18 Wheel offset 1...

Страница 382: ...y 81 2 J x 18 Wheel offset 1 18 in 30 mm Summer tires radial ply tires 255 40 R18 95W or 255 40 R18 95Y Rear axle Rims light alloy 91 2 J x 18 Wheel offset 1 30 in 33 mm Summer tires radial ply tires...

Страница 383: ...Rim 6 B x 17 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 SL 55 AMG May...

Страница 384: ...1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW 12 V 1 7 kW Battery Starter battery 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 Spark plugs Bosch F 8 DPER NGK PFR5R11 NGK IFR...

Страница 385: ...m 185 4 in 4709 mm Overall vehicle width 71 9 in 1827 mm 71 9 in 1827 mm 71 9 in 1827 mm Overall vehicle height 51 1 in 1295 mm 51 1 in 1295 mm 51 1 in 1295 mm Overall vehicle height when opening clos...

Страница 386: ...385 Technical data Weights Weights Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg...

Страница 387: ...AMG 7 9 US qt 7 5 l 8 5 US qt 8 0 l 9 0 US qt 8 5 l Approved engine oils Automatic transmission SL 500 SL 600 SL 55 AMG 9 5 US qt 9 0 l 8 0 US qt 7 5 l 9 1 US qt 8 6 l MB Automatic Transmission Oil R...

Страница 388: ...0 0 l Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 Avg of 96 RON 86 MON Air conditioning system R 134a refrigerant and special PAG lu bricant oil never R 12 Hydraulic system for retractable hard...

Страница 389: ...overed by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Air conditioner refrigerant R 134a HFC refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air condition er system Never use R 12 CFC or mineral ba...

Страница 390: ...ctane num ber and the Motor M octane number R M 2 This is also known as the ANTI KNOCK INDEX Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as Ethanol IPA IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of a...

Страница 391: ...f quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon depos its After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up especially on the inta...

Страница 392: ...on antifreeze solu tion or other Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification see Facto ry Approved Service Products pamphlet are used to renew the coolant concentra tion or bring it back up...

Страница 393: ...trongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 Anticorrosion Anti freeze Agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot southern regions you should have the anticor...

Страница 394: ...solvent antifreeze 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...

Страница 395: ...or ex ample a tire graded 150 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 thei...

Страница 396: ...ex cessive 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 Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109...

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Страница 398: ...lamp 7 on the glove box comes on See your authorized Mercedes Benz Center for availability BabySmartTM compatible child seats Special restraint system for children The sensor system for the passenger...

Страница 399: ...tion and messages appear in the multifunction display The driver uses the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the system and to ad just settings Cruise control Driving conv...

Страница 400: ...and indicator warning lamps in the driver s field of vision in cluding the tachometer speedometer engine temperature and fuel gauge KEYLESS GO System for entering and operating the vehicle without the...

Страница 401: ...r train Collective term designating all compo nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles includ ing engine clutch torque converter transmission transfer case drive shaft diffe...

Страница 402: ...comfort Shift lock When the vehicle is parked this lock prevents the gear selector lever from being inadvertently moved out of posi tion P without SmartKey turned and brake pedal depressed SRS Supple...

Страница 403: ...on very rough roads VIN Vehicle Identification Number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced Voice control system Voice control system for...

Страница 404: ...ng flasher 121 High beams 121 Ignition 31 Immobilizer 53 Parktronic 212 Rear window defroster 177 Residual heat 178 Seat heating 110 111 Seat ventilation 113 Tow away alarm 87 Windshield wipers 48 Act...

Страница 405: ...rm 86 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest Storage compartment 215 Ashtray 25 219 At the gas station 250 ATF automatic transmission fluid 258 Automatic climate control 25 170 Center air vents 25 Deact...

Страница 406: ...r 269 Brake fluid 252 386 389 Brake lamp bulb high mounted 332 Brake lamp bulbs left and right 332 Brake pads Message in display 298 Brake system Messages in display 302 Brakes 240 Warning lamp 284 Br...

Страница 407: ...safety Airbags 60 Automatic child seat recognition 72 Infant and child restraint systems 58 Cigarette lighter 25 219 Cleaning Cup holder 279 Gear selector lever 279 Hard plastic trim items 279 Headla...

Страница 408: ...amp 23 Warning lamp 286 Coolant temperature gauge 23 Cooling see Air conditioner Courtesy lighting 123 Cruise control 193 398 Resume function 195 Canceling 194 Driving downhill 194 Driving uphill 194...

Страница 409: ...nction 204 Activating 204 Deactivating 204 Intermittent warning sound 204 Symbol 135 199 Distance warning function switch 26 Distronic indicator lamp 23 Distronic 196 398 Resume function 202 Activatin...

Страница 410: ...t 107 148 Messages in display 306 Easy entry exit feature 107 Electric air pump 324 354 Electrical consumer battery 260 Electrical outlet 222 Electronic Stability Program see ESP Emergency call system...

Страница 411: ...trol 195 First aid kit 323 Flat tire 339 Spare wheel 350 TIREFIT kit 340 345 Flexible Service System FSS 271 Fluid level 258 Fog lamp rear 120 332 Replacing bulb 335 Fog lamps front 120 Replacing bulb...

Страница 412: ...trim items Cleaning 279 Hardtop open close control 26 Hardtop see Retractable hardtop Hardtop switch 185 Hazard warning flasher 121 Hazard warning flasher switch 25 Headlamp switch off delay see Dela...

Страница 413: ...ical 325 Key dependent memory 149 KEYLESS GO 399 Closing power window with 183 Closing windows with 183 Important notes 94 Key positions 32 Starting the engine 44 Turning off the engine 54 KEYLESS GO...

Страница 414: ...while driving 105 Centrally from inside 105 Fuel filler flap 250 Global SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 96 Global SmartKey 91 Storage compartments 216 Trunk separately 103 Vehicle in an emergency 327 Low be...

Страница 415: ...Exterior rear view mirrors 38 Storing exterior rear view mirror park ing position 115 Misfiring 49 MON 251 399 Mph or km h in speedometer 141 Multicontour backrest 109 Multifunction display 127 400 L...

Страница 416: ...216 Storage compartment in the center console 216 Sunshade 192 Trunk from inside vehicle 100 Trunk lid 99 Windows 181 Operating CD player 134 Navigation system 134 Radio 133 Telephone 152 Overhead con...

Страница 417: ...height 36 Adjusting head restraint tilt 36 Adjusting seat cushion depth 36 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36 Adjusting seat height 36 Power train 400 Power window Closing with KEYLESS GO 183 Power window...

Страница 418: ...ization 178 Restraint systems 58 Airbags 58 Child seat recognition 58 Child seats 58 Emergency Tensioning Device ETD 58 68 Seat belts 58 65 Resume function Cruise control 195 Distronic 202 Retractable...

Страница 419: ...earing 271 Service life tires 263 Service System see FSS Setting Convenience functions 148 Daytime running lamp mode 142 Digital clock 21 Distronic time interval 203 Exterior rear view mirror parking...

Страница 420: ...ws Automatic closing 182 Automatic opening 182 Closing 181 182 Closing fully 182 Closing with KEYLESS GO 183 Express close 182 Express open 182 Opening 181 182 Opening fully 182 Stopping 183 Synchroni...

Страница 421: ...p 289 Standing lamps 117 332 Replacing bulbs 335 Standing water Driving instructions 246 Starter battery 260 358 Starter switch 21 31 Starting difficulties 44 Starting position 31 Starting the engine...

Страница 422: ...tching on headlamps 46 Symbol Distance warning function 135 199 Synchronizing ESP 295 Power windows 183 T Tachometer 23 125 Displaying gear range 157 Tail lamps 332 335 Technical data Electrical syste...

Страница 423: ...lay 317 Retreads 262 Rims and tires 378 Rotating 267 Service life 263 Temperature 264 395 Tread depth 268 Wear pattern 267 Winter 268 Tools 323 Tow away alarm 87 Arming 87 Disarming 87 Disarming for t...

Страница 424: ...y 325 With the SmartKey 30 With the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 32 93 Uphill driving Cruise control 194 Upholstery Cleaning 280 Upshifting 156 V Vehicle Individual settings 137 Locking 25 Locking in an e...

Страница 425: ...ind screen 190 402 Installing 190 Removing 191 Windows see Side windows Windshield Refilling washer fluid 261 Washer fluid 48 261 Washer system 261 Windshield and headlamp washer system 393 Windshield...

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