Standing (parking), side marker,
tail, license plate and instrument
panel lights, plus low or high beam
on (first green indicator lights)
Front fog lights: Pull out to
first detent with headlights on
(second green indicator lights)
Front and rear fog lights: Pull out
to second detent (yellow indicator lights)
Headlamp washers
Night security illumination
With exterior lamp switch in Auto
position, exterior lights can be set to
switch on from 0 (off) to 60 seconds
after exiting, see Multi-function
Controls
Warning: Driver is responsible
for control of vehicle lights; switch
on lights manually if necessary
Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
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TALK
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ONTROLS
STALK
CONTROLS
Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
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D
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ACCEL
DECEL
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B
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SET
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C
A.
High beams on/off: Push forward
to detent/pull back
B.
To flash high beams: Pull rearward
and release
C.
Turn signals right/left: Move lever
up/down
D.
Windshield washers/wipers: Push
in past resistance point; push briefly
for one wipe, no washer fluid, use
only when windshield is wet
E.
Windshield wiper:
0 = Wiper off
I = Intermittent; rain sensor adjusts
wipers to rain intensity; always
keep wipers off (0 position) in dry
conditions or damage may occur
II = Normal speed
III = Fast speed
Operates above approximately 25 mph
A.
To set speed: Accelerate to desired
speed and lift lever up briefly
To accelerate: Hold lever up
To increase speed incrementally:
Briefly tap lever up
B.
To decelerate: Hold lever down
To decrease speed incrementally:
Briefly tap lever down
C.
To cancel: Tap brake pedal or
tap lever forward
D.
To return to preset speed (after
braking): Tap lever rearward
Tip: Incremental increase/
decrease speed changes
occur in 0.6 mph increments
Distronic cruise control*
In vehicles so equipped, Distronic
replaces standard cruise control,
see Center Console
Exterior lights
Left/right standing (parking),
side marker and tail lights on
Tip: Standing (parking) lights not oper-
able with ignition in ON position
Daytime running headlamps are on;
program on/off via multi-function display
Automatically switches low
beams, standing (parking), side marker,
tail, license plate and instrument panel
lights on/off, depending on brightness of
ambient light; daytime running lamps
can also be activated in this position
Standing (parking), side marker,
tail, license plate and instrument
panel lights on
Auto
Cruise control
Warning: Use only when traffic
and weather conditions permit
safe operation; never use on ice
or snow covered roads
Combination switch: Turn signals/
high beams/washer/wiper
Steering wheel adjustment
(Bottom stalk on steering column)
A.
To shorten/lengthen (telescope)
the column: Press lever toward
front/rear
B.
To raise/lower (tilt wheel): Press
lever up/down
C.
Easy entry feature tilts steering
wheel to ease entry/exit from vehicle
Warning: Adjusting steering
wheel while driving could
result in an accident
Tip: To store wheel position
in memory, see Seats
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*Standard and optional equipment will vary
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LIGHTS
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