Quick Tips
Mercedes-Benz
SL Class
page 14
page 15
C
ENTER
C
ONSOLE
S
WITCHES
CENTER
CONSOLE
CENTER
CONSOLE
Always check the Operator’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
60
64
68
72
76
80
84
ACOFF
0
REST
AUTO
60
64
68
72
76
80
84
AUTO
AUTO
1
2
3
5
4
6
8
7
9
0
*
#
JKL
TUV
OPR
ABC
DEF
GHI
MNO
PRS
WXY
PWR
Z+
Z-
MAP
DETR
MUT
INFO
DISP
SVC
SAT
FM
AM
CD
TEL
NAV
DEL
VOL/RPT
BACK
P
R
N
D
-
+
MANUAL
C/S
OFF
OFF
ESP
ABC
SPORT
P
3
8
7
4
5
10
9
15
6
14
13
2
1
11
12
16
4. Retractable hardtop,
see Storage/Hardtop
5. Hazard warning flasher
To activate/deactivate: Press
6. Central locking
To lock/unlock all doors and trunk:
Press
/
switches; see Locks
7. Anti-towaway
Activates alarm if vehicle is towed
or moved
To deactivate: Press top of switch
Tip: Sensor automatically
reactivates the next time vehicle
is locked with SmartKey
1. ESP OFF switch
ESP increases traction and stability
on slippery surfaces
Tip: System automatically on
when engine started
To cancel: Press
indicator in speedometer
illuminates
When canceled, a portion of the
system remains active allowing a
locked differential effect which may
provide assistance when driving
with snow chains or starting off in
snow, sand or gravel
To reactivate complete system:
Press bottom of switch
Tip: A portion of ESP system
remains active with switch
off; if indicator in speed-
ometer flashes, adjust driving
to road conditions
8. Parktronic*
Press to turn off/on, helps
maneuvering in confined spaces
by monitoring approximately
40 inches in front/48 inches in rear
of car; active below approximately
10 mph; LED indicators on center
dash, left dash, and center top of rear
panel illuminate, followed by
audible signal if obstacle detected
9. COMAND system, see
COMAND System Manual
10. Ashtray/Cigarette lighter
11. Distronic acoustic warning
switch*
12. Distronic thumbwheel*
Turn forward/backward to set
distance range
Warning: Read Operator’s
Manual and warnings thoroughly
before using Distronic controls
Tip: If ESP indicator comes on
(and stays on), a malfunction has
been detected, Mercedes-Benz
Center inspection required
2. Vehicle ride height switch
Press
to raise/lower car
1/2 inch in setting one, 1 inch
in setting two
Level automatically adjusts to
selected setting and road speed
3. Active Body Control (ABC)
Press
to set suspension range
for sporty driving style; light in switch
goes on
Press bottom half of switch to set
suspension range for regular driving
style; light in switch goes out
13. Keyless Go engine start/stop
button*,
see Drivetrain
14. Roll bar
To raise: Press and hold
To lower: Press and hold
Tips: Releasing switch
interrupts roll bar travel
Roll bar automatically deploys
in an accident or a potentially
dangerous driving situation;
lower roll bar after automatic
deployment, press for at
least 5 seconds (until drive
mechanism engages) then
press to lower roll bar
15. Cupholders
16. Manual mode**,
see Drivetrain
*Standard and optional equipment will vary
**SL55 AMG
ABC
SPORT
2004 SL-Class 7.31.03 to print 2/18/04 11:54 AM Page 8
