Mercedes-Benz 2009 SL-Class manual

Operator’s Manual SL[...]

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2 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Controls in detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 [...]

3 A ABC see Active Body Control (ABC) ABS (Antilock Brake System) . . . . . . . 64 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 Messages in the multifunction dis- play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Accessory weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Air bag deploym[...]

4 Program mode selector dial (SL 63 AMG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119, 121 Program mode selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118, 119, 122 Shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Steering wheel gearshift control . . 120 Transmission position indicator . . . 116 Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . 116 AUX socket . . .[...]

5 Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cold tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . 231 Collapsible tire (spare wheel) . . . . . 347 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Multifunction display . . . .[...]

6 Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Messages in the multifunction dis- play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 Sensor cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 Warning and indicator lamps . 149, 300 Door control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Doors Loc[...]

7 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Turning off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

8 Gear selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Gearshift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110, 115 Messages in the multifunction dis- play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

9 Interior rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors . . . . 97 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments Intermittent wiping Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 J Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 K Key, Mechanical[...]

10 Limp-home mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Load assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Locator lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Lock button Door handle (KEYLESS-GO) . . . . . . . 79 Locking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 76, 78 Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Loss of Key . . . . . . .[...]

11 Retractable hardtop . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Reverse lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286 Roll bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59, 274 Side marker lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287 SmartKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO . . . . . 277 SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274[...]

12 Passenger front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Messages in the multifunction dis- play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 Passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 49, 305 Passenger safety see O ccupant safety Pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Phone see Tele[...]

13 Retractable hardtop . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 Messages in the multifunction dis- play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

14 SmartKey see Key, SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO see Key, SmartKey Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Snow tires see Winter tir es Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253, 343 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Speed settings Distronic . . . .[...]

15 TIN (Tire Identification Number) . . . 232 Tire and Loading Information Plac- ard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Tire and loading terminology . . . . . . 230 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Important notes on . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 P[...]

16 Opening/closing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82, 83, 85 Trunk lid emergency release . . . . . . 86 Unlocking in an emergency . . . . . . 307 Valet locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Turning off the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Turn signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Additional in mirrors[...]

17 Windows, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Windshield Cleaning wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . 247 Defogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106, 357 Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Windshield wipers Replaci[...]

Operator’s Manual 18 Product Information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz v[...]

Operator’s Manual 19 Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information book- let contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: R New Car Limited Warranty R Emission System Warranty R Emission Performance Warranty R California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachu- setts, New York, Pennsylva[...]

Operator’s Manual 20 Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a [...]

Operating safety 21 Operating safety G Warning! Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic compo- nents are interconnected, any modifica- tions made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic mal- functions could seriously i[...]

Reporting safety defects 22 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfacti[...]

Vehicle data recording 23 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This informatio[...]

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25 Exterior view ....................................... 26 Cockpit ................................................. 28 Instrument cluster .............................. 30 Storage compartments ....................... 34 Multifunction steering wheel ............. 36 Center console .................................... 38 Overhead control panel ....[...]

Exterior view 26 Exterior view At a glance[...]

Exterior view 27 i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page 1 Trunk Locking and unlocking 76 Opening and closing 82, 83 Valet locking 86 Vehic[...]

Cockpit 28 Cockpit At a glance[...]

Cockpit 29 Function Page 1 Exterior lamp switch 99 2 Headlamp cleaning button 103 3 Cruise control lever • Cruise control 145 • Distronic 150 4 Left gearshift control 120 5 Instrument cluster 30, 124 6 Multifunction steering wheel 36, 126 7 Right gearshift control 120 8 Lever for Voice Control Sys- tem, see separate operat- ing instructions 9 F[...]

Instrument cluster 30 Instrument cluster At a glance[...]

Instrument cluster 31 Function Page 1 Coolant temperature gauge 125 D Coolant temperature warning lamp 303 2 Speedometer with: L Left turn signal indi- cator lamp v ABS/ESP ® warning lamp 296 E Distronic indicator lamp (white) or distance warning lamp (red) 1 149, 150 ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 295 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only 295 K Right[...]

Instrument cluster 32 At a glance[...]

Instrument cluster 33 Function Page 5 Tachometer with: A High-beam headlamp indicator lamp 101 < Seat belt telltale 56, 296 C Roll bar warning lamp 300 - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) indicator lamp 64, 293 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp 45, 297 ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only 302 ± Engine malfunction indica[...]

Storage compartments 34 Storage compartments At a glance[...]

Storage compartments 35 Function Page 1 Glove box 181 2 Passenger seat storage compartment 182 First aid kit 252 3 Door storage compartment 182 4 Rear storage compartment, passenger side 182 5 Side storage compartment in trunk, parcel net 180 6 Trunk Load assist 184 Luggage cover 178 7 Rear storage compartment, driver’s side 182 8 Door storage co[...]

Multifunction steering wheel 36 Multifunction steering wheel Function Page 1 Left multifunction display 127 2 Right multifunction display 127 3 Press button s • to take a call 142 • to dial 2 142 • to redial 2 142 Press button t • to end a call 142 • to reject an incoming call 142 Function Page Press button æ or ç • to select submenus[...]

Multifunction steering wheel 37 Function Page Press button j or k briefly • to move within a menu • to select previous or next track, scene or stored station within Audio/DVD menu 132 • to switch to the phone book and select a name or number within Tele- phone menu 142 Function Page Press and hold button j or k • to select previous or next [...]

Center console 38 Center console Upper part Function Page 1 Central locking switch 81 Alarm system indicator lamp 71 2 Hazard warning flasher switch 102 3 Central locking switch 81 4 Passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 50 5 Center and side air vent adjustment 168 6 COMAND system, see sep- arate operating instruc- tions 7 Cup holder 185 8 KEY[...]

Center console 39 Lower part Function Page 1 Gear selector lever 115 2 Parktronic system deacti- vation switch 162 3 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 96 4 ABC suspension tuning but- ton 159 5 Tow-away alarm off switch 73 6 Retractable hardtop switch 173 Roll bar buttons 59 7 ABC vehicle level control button 158 8 Electronic Stability Pro- gram [...]

Overhead control panel 40 Overhead control panel Function Page 1 Left reading lamp switch 104 2 Temperature sensor for automatic climate control 3 Right reading lamp switch 104 4 Automatic interior lighting control 104 5 Interior rear view mirror 96 6 Reading lamp 96 7 Garage door opener 193 8 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 189 9 Hands-fre[...]

Door control panel 41 Door control panel Function Page 1 Inside door handle 80 2 Power window switch 107 3 Memory function 97 Memory position buttons 97 Memory button 97 4 AIRSCARF switch 94 5 Seat heating switch 93 Seat ventilation switch 92 6 Seat adjustment switch 90 7 Remote trunk opening switch 82 Remote trunk opening/ closing switch 82, 83 At[...]

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43 Vehicle equipment .............................. 44 Occupant safety .................................. 44 Panic alarm .......................................... 62 Driving safety systems ....................... 63 Anti-theft systems .............................. 71 Safety and security[...]

Occupant safety 44 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you will learn the most imp[...]

Occupant safety 45 SRS indicator lamp The SRS system conducts a self-test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running. This facilitates detection of system malfunctions. The 1 indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no later than a few seconds after th[...]

Occupant safety 46 erly seated position and to wear their seat belts. For maximum protection in the event of a collision always be in normal seated posi- tion with your back against the seat back- rest. Fasten your seat belt and make sure it is properly positioned on your body. Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper [...]

Occupant safety 47 mended for the size and weight of the child. (3) Always wear seat belts properly. If you believe that, even with the use of these guidelines, it would be safer for your passenger seat occupants to have the pas- senger side head-thorax air bag deacti- vated, then deactivation can be carried out upon your written request at an auth[...]

Occupant safety 48 ing wheel hub, passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the seat backrests, door trim panels, or door frame trims, and installation of additional electrical/electronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring. Keep area between air bags and occupant free of objects (e.g. packages, purses, umbrellas, etc.). R Air bag[...]

Occupant safety 49 R if the system determines that air bag deployment can offer additional protection to that provided by the seat belt R depending on whether the seat belt is in use R independently of the head-thorax air bags The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bags to have different [...]

Occupant safety 50 R depending on whether the seat belt is in use R independently of the front air bags R independently of the ETDs The passenger head-thorax air bag 1 will only deploy if the OCS senses that the pas- senger seat is occupied and the impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold. The head-thorax air bags are not deployed in side impac[...]

Occupant safety 51 passenger front air bag is deactivated. With the 5/ indicator lamp out, the pas- senger front air bag is activated. When the OCS senses that the passenger seat occupant is classified as an adult or someone larger than a small individual, the 5/ indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started [...]

Occupant safety 52 injured or even killed if the passenger front air bag inflates. R If you place a child in a forward-facing child restraint on the passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible, use the proper child restraint recom- mended for the age, size and weight of the child, and secure child restraint with the vehicle’s seat belt [...]

Occupant safety 53 5/ indicator lamp illuminates. If an adult occupant is properly sitting on the pas- senger seat and the system classifies the occupant as an adult, the 5/ indicator lamp will illuminate and go out after approxi- mately 6 seconds. If the seat is not occupied and the system classifies the passenger seat as being empty, the 5/ indic[...]

Occupant safety 54 G Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Make sure everyone riding in the vehicle is cor- rectly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. G Warning! Keep the door storage compartments closed while vehicle is in motion. Failure [...]

Occupant safety 55 R Make sure the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. R Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another person or other objects at the same time. R Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash, you would not ha[...]

Occupant safety 56 the size and weight of the child. For addi- tional information, see section “Children in the vehicle”. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G Warning! Never let m[...]

Occupant safety 57 to remind you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts. If the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the engine is started, an additional warning chime will also sound for a maximum of 6 sec- onds or until the driver’s seat belt is fastened. If after these 6 seconds the driver’s or the passenger’s seat belt (with th[...]

Occupant safety 58 Correct driver seat adjustment G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control all seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. 1 Steering wheel 2 Seat belt 3 Seat X Properly position seat 3 ( Y page 90[...]

Occupant safety 59 G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. Make sure: R Seat belt 2 is always fitted snugly. R Adjust seat belt 2 so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder. R Place the lap portion of seat belt 2 as low as possible on your hips. Roll bar G Warning! This vehicle is a two occupant vehicle.[...]

Occupant safety 60 X Press and hold button 1 until you hear the roll bar lock into place. X Press and hold button 2 until the roll bar is lowered. i If you have raised the roll bar manually using the button, the roll bar will automat- ically be lowered and then raised again when you close and open the retractable hardtop. Children in the vehicle Sa[...]

Occupant safety 61 The passenger lap-shoulder belt has a special seat belt retractor for secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint, follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During seat belt retraction, a ratch- eting sound can be heard to indicate that t[...]

Panic alarm 62 please check installation. Periodically check the 5/ indicator lamp while driving to make sure the 5/ indicator lamp is illuminated. If the 5/ indicator lamp goes out or remains out, do not transport a child on the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. A child in a rear-facing child restraint on the passenger seat will b[...]

Driving safety systems 63 i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interfer- ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modifica[...]

Driving safety systems 64 ABS G Observe Safety notes, see page 63. G Warning! Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the pur- pose of the ABS and significantly reduces braking effectiveness. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not loc[...]

Driving safety systems 65 maneuver. Therefore, the braking distance may increase. ESP ® G Observe Safety notes, see page 63. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP ® ) is operational as soon as the engine is running and monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP ® re[...]

Driving safety systems 66 Switching the ESP ® off or on (except SL 63 AMG) G Warning! The ESP ® should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum- stances described below. Disabling the sys- tem will reduce vehicle stability in driving maneuvers. Do not switch off the ESP ® when a spare wheel is mounted. To improve the ve[...]

Driving safety systems 67 ! Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP ® switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mer- cedes-Benz Limited Warranty. X Switching on: Press ESP ® switch 1 until the ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out. You are now again[...]

Driving safety systems 68 1 ESP ® SPORT switch X Switching on: With the engine running, press ESP ® SPORT switch 1 briefly. The ABS/ESP ® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster comes on. The message ESP-SPORT appears in the multifunction display. X Switching off: With the engine running, press ESP ® SPORT switch 1 briefly. The ABS/ESP ® warn[...]

Driving safety systems 69 R you cannot activate the cruise control or the Distronic system R the cruise control or the Distronic system switch off if activated i When the ESP ® is switched off and one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ABS/ ESP ® warning lamp v in the instrument cluster does not flash. The ESP ® will then not stabilize the v[...]

Driving safety systems 70 red brake warning lamp comes on and warning messages appear in the multifunc- tion display while driving. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected brak- ing effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes a[...]

Anti-theft systems 71 The electro-hydraulic brake system switches off automatically R approximately 2 minutes after you turned the SmartKey in the starter switch to posi- tion 0 or removed the SmartKey R approximately 2 minutes after you pressed the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button to turn off the engine or power supply and opened the driver’s door ([...]

Anti-theft systems 72 i If the alarm stays on for more than 30 sec- onds, a call to the Response Center is ini- tiated automatically by the Tele Aid system provided that you have subscribed to the Tele Aid service and that it has been acti- vated properly, and that the necessary mobile phone, power supply and GPS cov- erage are available. 1 Indicat[...]

Anti-theft systems 73 Disabling tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, dis- able the tow-away alarm feature before tow- ing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. 1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp X Switch off the ignition. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter swi[...]

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75 Vehicle equipment .............................. 76 Locking and unlocking ....................... 76 Starter switch positions ..................... 87 Seats .................................................... 89 Multifunction steering wheel ............. 95 Mirrors ................................................. 96 Memory function ...........[...]

Locking and unlocking 76 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes, see page 60. W[...]

Locking and unlocking 77 SmartKey 1 j Lock button 2 i Unlock button for trunk lid 3 k Unlock button 4 Battery check lamp i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interfer- ence received[...]

Locking and unlocking 78 KEYLESS-GO Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is checked every time you grasp an outside door handle. If th[...]

Locking and unlocking 79 R If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is posi- tioned farther away from the vehicle, the system may no longer recognize the Smart- Key with KEYLESS-GO. The vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEY- LESS-GO system. R If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running (e.g. i[...]

Locking and unlocking 80 imately 5 seconds until battery check lamp 4 ( Y page 77) flashes twice. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows: X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap: Grasp the driver’s outside door han- dle. X Global unlocking: Grasp the outside door handle on the passenger side. X Global locking: Press l[...]

Locking and unlocking 81 Opening a door causes its window to open slightly. It will fully close when the door is shut. ! A side window will not work if it is blocked with ice or if the vehicle battery is dis- charged. If you cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could damage the door or side window. Fix whatever is affecting the window before [...]

Locking and unlocking 82 Opening the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. You can open the trunk when the vehicle is stationary and the retractable hardtop is fully opened [...]

Locking and unlocking 83 Opening the trunk from the inside Vehicles without trunk opening/closing system 1 Remote trunk opening switch 2 Indicator lamp X Pull switch 1 until the trunk unlocks and opens slightly. Indicator lamp 2 comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed. X Lift the trunk lid. Vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys- tem 1 [...]

Locking and unlocking 84 with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk. The vehicle is only locked when the turn signal lamps flash three times and an acoustic signal sounds three times. If you are carrying a sec- ond SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, you can still lock the vehicle. i When the hardtop is retracted, it must be co[...]

Locking and unlocking 85 To interrupt the closing procedure: X Release switch 1 . Closing the trunk from the outside auto- matically G Warning! Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the tru[...]

Locking and unlocking 86 1 KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch X Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you. X Press switch 1 briefly. With all doors closed: R The locking knobs in the doors move down. R The trunk lid starts to close automati- cally. R All turn signal lamps flash three times once the trunk has closed completely. R An ac[...]

Starter switch positions 87 X Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to posi- tion % and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the trunk. The trunk remains locked even when the vehi- cle is centrally unlocked. You can only cancel the separate trunk lock- ing mode by means of the mechanical [...]

Starter switch positions 88 checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument clus- ter” ( Y page 293). ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. R Check the vehi[...]

Seats 89 i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button R once more, the ignition (position 2 ) is switched on R twice more the power supply is again switched off Ignition (or position 2) X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. This supplies power for all electrical con- sumers. All lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp and [...]

Seats 90 unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an acci- dent and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! Children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appro- priately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For ad[...]

Seats 91 of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. Moving the seats forward and b[...]

Seats 92 Multicontour seat The multicontour seat backrest has inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. The seat backrest cushion height and curva- ture can be continuously varied with switches on the lower left side (driver’s seat) or the lower right side (passenger side) of the seat when[...]

Seats 93 If one or more of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation switch 1 are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat ventilation switches off automatically. The seat ventilation will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available. Seat heatin[...]

Seats 94 X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on seat heating: Press switch 1 . Both red indicator lamps in switch 1 come on. X Switching off seat heating: Press switch 1 repeatedly until all red indicator lamps go out. If one or both of the indicator lamps in the seat heating switch are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too [...]

Multifunction steering wheel 95 Multifunction steering wheel Safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. There- fore, do not leave children un[...]

Mirrors 96 you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once with the driver’s door closed. i The last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is switched off or the position is stored in memory ( Y page 98). With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards w[...]

Memory function 97 1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror but- ton 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Adjustment button X Switch on the ignition. X Press button 1 for the driver’s side exte- rior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. X Press adjustment button 3 up, down, left or right[...]

Lighting 98 1 Memory position button 2 Memory button M Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats, on the driver’s side also the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors, to the desired positions. X Press memory button M . X Release memory button M and press mem- ory position button 1 , 2 or 3 within 3 sec- onds. When the settings are [...]

Lighting 99 Exterior lamp switch $ a Standing lamps, left % g Standing lamps, right & M Off Daytime running lamp mode ( U Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode ) C Parking lamps (also tail lamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) * B Low-beam headlamps or high-beam headlamps , ¥ Front fog lamps . ?[...]

Lighting 100 and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automati[...]

Lighting 101 When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B , the manual headlamp mode has prior- ity over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on ( Y page 99). Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position U . To switch on the fog lamps, tur[...]

Lighting 102 High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 2 . Turn signals 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 or 2 . The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument clus- ter flashes. The combination switch resets auto[...]

Lighting 103 Headlamp cleaning system 1 Headlamp cleaning button X Switch on the ignition. X Press button 1 . The headlamps are cleaned with a high- pressure water jet. The headlamps will automatically be cleaned when you have R switched on the headlamps and R the windshield wipers have wiped the wind- shield with washer fluid fifteen times When yo[...]

Lighting 104 Switching off X Switch off the left or right turn signal. or X Steer straight ahead. The corner-illuminating lamp goes out. i There may be a brief delay before the cor- ner-illuminating lamps go out. Interior lighting The interior lighting controls are located in the overhead control panel. 1 X Left reading lamp on/off 2 X Right readin[...]

Wipers 105 Wipers Notes ! Do not operate the wipers when the wind- shield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and/or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the wipers in dry weather con- ditions, always operate the wipers with washer fluid. Combination switch 1[...]

Wipers 106 Single wipe X Press the combination switch briefly in direction of arrow 2 to the resistance point. The windshield wipers wipe one time with- out washer fluid. Wiping with washer fluid X Press the combination switch in direction of arrow 2 past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid. i To prevent smears on [...]

Power windows 107 Power windows Opening and closing The windows are opened and closed electri- cally. The switches for all windows are located on the driver’s door. The switch for operating the passenger-side windows is located on the passenger door. G Warning! When closing the windows, make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the c[...]

Power windows 108 X Express operation: Press or pull switch 1 or 2 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding door window opens or closes completely. X Stopping during Express operation: Press or pull the respective switch again. Closing when a door window is blocked G Warning! Make sure that nobody can become trap- ped and be serious[...]

Driving and parking 109 X Pull and hold the respective switch once more immediately until the window is com- pletely closed. X Hold the respective switch for approxi- mately 1 second. The window is synchronized. Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driv[...]

Driving and parking 110 Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission Á Park position with gear selector lever lock  Reverse gear À Neutral position ¿ Drive position For more information, see “Automatic trans- mission” ( Y page 115). X Make sure the automatic transmission is in park position P . Starting with the Smar[...]

Driving and parking 111 The engine does not start. You can hear the starter. There could be a malfunction in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Carry out the following steps: X If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey: Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat the starting procedure. X If you are sta[...]

Driving and parking 112 i Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto- matic central locking system engages and the locking knobs in the doors move down. The automatic door lock feature can be deactivated ( Y page 140). Automatic transmission G Warning! It is dangerous to shift the automatic trans- mission out of park position P or neutral position N i[...]

Driving and parking 113 In case of accident If the vehicle is leaking fuel: X Do not start the engine under any circum- stances. X Exit the vehicle at a safe distance from the roadway. X Notify local fire and/or police authorities. If the extent of the damage cannot be deter- mined: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assi[...]

Driving and parking 114 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal X Releasing: Pull on release handle 1 . When the ignition is switched on or the engine is running, the brake warning lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. X Engaging: Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2 . When the engine is running, the brake warning [...]

Automatic transmission 115 Automatic transmission Introduction For information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Driving and park- ing” ( Y page 109). G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects are obstructing the pedals’ range of movement. Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta- cles. If there are any floormats or carp[...]

Automatic transmission 116 There are additional indicators on the cover of the shifting gate showing the current gear selector lever position. The indicators come on when you insert the SmartKey into the starter switch, and go out when you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. Shifting procedure The automatic transmission selects individual [...]

Automatic transmission 117 Effect sible at an authorized Mer- cedes-Benz Center. í Reverse gear Shift the automatic transmission into reverse gear R only when the vehicle is stopped. Effect ë Neutral position No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle. When the brakes are released, the vehicle can be moved freely (pushed or towed).[...]

Automatic transmission 118 result in an accident and/or serious per- sonal injury. Gear ranges With the automatic transmission in drive posi- tion D and driving in automatic program mode C or S , you can limit or extend the gear range, see “One-touch gearshifting” ( Y page 120). The current gear range appears in the right multifunction display.[...]

Automatic transmission 119 Program mode selector dial on SL 63 AMG C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving S+ Sport Plus For sporty driving with shorter shift times M Manual For manual gearshifting ( Y page 121) RS RACE START For optimum accelera- tion from a standing start i Program mode RS cannot be selected while driving. For m[...]

Automatic transmission 120 will go to automatic program mode ( C or S ) when the engine is restarted. X All models except SL 63 AMG: Press the program mode selector switch repeatedly until the letter of the desired program mode appears in the right multifunction display. X SL 63 AMG: Turn the program mode selec- tor dial until the letter of the des[...]

Automatic transmission 121 cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control. X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. or X Briefly pull left gearshift control 1 . The automatic transmission will shift into the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneous[...]

Automatic transmission 122 C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving S+ Sport Plus For sporty driving with shorter shift times M Manual For manual gearshifting RS RACE START For optimum accelera- tion from a standing start i Program mode RS cannot be selected while driving. For more information, see “RACE START (SL 63 AMG)” ( Y [...]

Automatic transmission 123 X Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction. or X Briefly pull right gearshift control 2 ( Y page 120). The automatic transmission shifts into the next higher gear. Upshift indicator 1 Current gear 2 Upshift indicator In manual program mode M , upshift indicator 2 in the right multifunction di[...]

Instrument cluster 124 Emergency operation (limp-home mode) If vehicle acceleration becomes less respon- sive or sluggish or the automatic transmission no longer shifts, the automatic transmission is most likely operating in limp-home (emer- gency operation) mode. In this mode only second gear and reverse gear R can be selected. X Stop the vehicle [...]

Instrument cluster 125 Adjusting the instrument cluster illu- mination Use reset button 1 to adjust the illumination brightness for the instrument cluster and the switches on the center console.. i The instrument cluster illumination is dim- med or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions. X To brighten illumination: Turn reset but[...]

Control system 126 Control system Introduction The control system is activated as soon as the starter switch is in position 1 ( Y page 87). The control system enables you to call up information about your vehicle and to change vehicle settings. For example, you can use the control system to find out when your vehicle is next due for maintenance ser[...]

Control system 127 Press button briefly j k to move within a menu Within Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track, scene or stored station. Within Telephone menu to switch to the phone book and select a name or number. Press and hold button j k Within Audio/DVD menu to select previous or next track with quick search or to select previous or [...]

Control system 128 Menus and submenus Controls in detail[...]

Control system 129 i The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not necessarily identical to those shown in the multifunction display. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in. Function 1 Standard display menu ( Y page 129) 2 A[...]

Control system 130 Indicated temperatures just above the freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the digital speedometer or, depending on the chosen setting, the outside tempera- ture appears in the right multifu[...]

Control system 131 is prohibited under all circumstances and the driver is and must always remain responsible for following posted speed lim- its. The RACETIMER allows you to time and save driving stretches. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunc- tion display. X Press button j repeatedly until the RACETIMER [...]

Control system 132 X Press button æ while the timer is run- ning. The timer stops. X Press the reset button in the instrument cluster twice ( Y page 30). X Press button æ . The timer starts. The saved laps are deleted. Overall analysis This function is only available if you have saved at least one lap and have stopped the RACETIMER. X Press butto[...]

Control system 133 Selecting radio station X Turn on the COMAND system and select radio. Refer to separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display. Example illustration 1 Wave band setting and stored memory position 2 Station frequency X Select n[...]

Control system 134 1 Disc number 2 Current scene X Press button k or j to select a scene. Navigation menu The Navigation menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system. X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Navigation menu appears in the mul- tifunction display. The message shown in the multifunction display depends on [...]

Control system 135 X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Vehicle status message memory menu appears in the multifunction display. If conditions have occurred causing status messages to be recorded, the number of messages appears in the right multifunc- tion display: 1 Number of recorded status messages X Press button j or k . The stored mess[...]

Control system 136 X Press the reset button once more. The functions of all the submenus will be reset to factory settings. The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by press- ing the reset button a second time. Submenus in the Settings menu X Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in th[...]

Control system 137 The following functions are available: R Selecting speedometer display mode ( Y page 137) R Selecting language ( Y page 137) R Setting standard display ( Y page 137) Selecting speedometer display mode X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. Cluster sub- menu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the messa[...]

Control system 138 Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Set- tings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change the lamp and lighting settings on your vehicle. The following functions are available: R Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) ( Y page 138) R Setting locator lighting ( Y page 138) R Setting night security illumination[...]

Control system 139 X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Locator Lighting appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current set- ting. X Press button æ or ç to switch the locator lighting function On or Off . X Turn the exterior lamp [...]

Control system 140 Setting interior lighting delayed shut-off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain on for 10 seconds during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch. X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until [...]

Control system 141 X Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Convenience sub- menu. X Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Easy-entry Function appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current set- ting. X Press button æ or ç to switch the easy-entry feature On or Off . Trip computer menu Use t[...]

Control system 142 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Average speed since last reset 3 Time elapsed since last reset 4 Average fuel consumption since last reset Resetting fuel consumption statistics X Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the Trip computer menu appears in the multifunction display. X Press button j or k rep[...]

Control system 143 You can connect your telephone via Blue- tooth ® to the COMAND system, see separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Switch on the COMAND system. See separate COMAND system operating instructions. X Press button ÿ or è on the multi- function steering wheel repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the left multifunc- [...]

Driving systems 144 Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers. This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book. X Press button ÿ or è on the multi- function steering wheel repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the left multifunc- tion display. X Press button s . The first number in the redi[...]

Driving systems 145 in tire traction can result in wheel spin and loss of control. R Deactivate the cruise control when driv- ing in fog. The “Resume” function should only be operated if the driver is fully aware of the previously set speed and wishes to resume this particular preset speed. G Warning! The cruise control brakes automatically so [...]

Driving systems 146 Canceling cruise control X Depress the brake pedal. or X Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 . The last set speed is stored for later use. The last stored set speed is canceled when the engine is turned off. The cruise control switches off automatically when you depress the brake pedal or you engage the[...]

Driving systems 147 X Briefly pull the cruise control lever in direc- tion of arrow 4 . If no speed is stored, the current speed is set and stored. X Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. The last stored set speed is canceled when the engine is turned off. Distronic Safety notes When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control increases[...]

Driving systems 148 the Distronic during conditions of fog, heavy rain, snow or sleet. G Warning! The Distronic cannot take weather condi- tions into account. Switch off the Distronic or do not switch it on if: R roads are slippery or covered with snow or ice. The wheels could lose traction while braking or accelerating, and the vehicle could skid.[...]

Driving systems 149 Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved way. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Distronic displays in the speedometer 1 Red distance warning lamp 2 Set [...]

Driving systems 150 Distronic menu in the control system The information shown in the multifunction display depends on whether the Distronic system and/or the distance warning function are activated or deactivated. i To activate or deactivate the Distronic system, see ( Y page 150) or see ( Y page 152). To activate or deactivate the Distance warnin[...]

Driving systems 151 sage DTR --- MPH (Canada: DTR --- Km/h ) in the left multifunction display. In the following cases you cannot activate the Distronic: R up to 2 minutes after starting the engine R when you brake R when you have engaged the parking brake R when the automatic transmission is in park position P , reverse gear R , or neutral posi- t[...]

Driving systems 152 Increase the set vehicle speed to a value that the prevailing road conditions and legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden and unexpected acceleration of the vehicle could cause an accident and/or serious injury to you and others. You can increase the set speed in two ways. Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments X [...]

Driving systems 153 The Distronic switches off automatically and an acoustic warning will sound when R the vehicle speed falls below 20 mph (30 km/h). R the ESP ® is in operation. R the ESP ® is switched off with the ESP ® switch. R the ESP ® has switched off due to a mal- function. R you shift the automatic transmission into neutral position N[...]

Driving systems 154 Driving with Distronic This section describes a number of driving situations where special precaution is required on the part of the driver. Be prepared to brake in such situations. Braking will deac- tivate the Distronic system. G Warning! Distronic works to maintain the speed selected by the driver unless a moving obstacle pro[...]

Driving systems 155 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 insufficient dis- tance to the preceding vehicle. Lane changing Distronic has not yet detected the vehicle changing lanes. There will be insufficient dis- tance to the lane-changing vehicle. [...]

Driving systems 156 not drive by relying on the distance warning function, as this will result in an emergency braking application. This will not always enable you to avoid a collision, especially when traveling on varying road surface con- ditions and with varying driver reaction. Complex driving situations are not always fully recognized by the d[...]

Driving systems 157 firm: Paddle UP appears in the right multifunction display. X To cancel: Pull left steering wheel gearshift control ( Y page 120). or X To confirm: Pull right steering wheel gear- shift control ( Y page 120). The message RACE START appears in left multifunction display and the message Available Depress Gas Pedal appears in the r[...]

Driving systems 158 Vehicle level control G Warning! To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and feet away from wheel housing area, and stay away from under the vehicle when low- ering the vehicle chassis. Your vehicle adjusts its ride height automati- cally to increase vehicle safety and to reduce fuel consumption. The vehicle chassis ride heigh[...]

Driving systems 159 i Pressing button 3 twice in quick succes- sion will cause the vehicle to immediately raise or lower to the new vehicle level as selected. Suspension tuning The suspension tuning is set according to: R your driving style R road surface conditions R the vehicle loading R your choice of suspension style You can set the following s[...]

Driving systems 160 Suspension for regular driving style The suspension tuning for a regular driving style is selected when button 1 is not on in red. X Press button 1 . The red illumination on button 1 goes out. When you have selected the suspension tun- ing and the program mode ( Y page 118), you can store, call up, and display the settings using[...]

Driving systems 161 ! Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, ele- vated crossbars or road curbs). Such objects may not be detected by the system and can damage the vehicle. During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height o[...]

Driving systems 162 Front area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle Rear area warning indicator 1 Left side of the vehicle 2 Right side of the vehicle Each warning indicator is divided into six yel- low and two red distance segments for either side of the vehicle. The Parktronic system is ready to measure when th[...]

Climate control system 163 1 Parktronic switch 2 Indicator lamp X Switching off Parktronic system: Press Parktronic switch 1 . Indicator lamp 2 comes on. X Switching on Parktronic system: Press Parktronic switch 1 again. Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronic sys- tem, if only the red distance segments illumi- nate a[...]

Climate control system 164 Climate control system Control panels Automatic climate control Controls in detail[...]

Climate control system 165 Function Recommendation/Notes 1 Air distribution display, driver’s side 2 y Front defroster i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clear again. ( Y page 171) 3 , Air recirculation i Only use this function for a short time, e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can fog up due to[...]

Climate control system 166 Function Recommendation/Notes a Q Air volume control ( Y page 171) b U Air distribution and air volume (automatic mode) i Switch on the automatic mode. The indicator lamp in button U comes on. ( Y page 168) c Temperature control, driver’s side i Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†). ( Y page 168) d Ñ Air distribution, [...]

Climate control system 167 Deactivating the climate control sys- tem G Warning! When the climate control is switched off, the outside air supply and circulation are also switched off. Only choose this setting for a short time when the retractable hard- top is closed. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and o[...]

Climate control system 168 Automatic mode Air distribution and air volume can be adjusted automatically by the climate control system. You can also adjust the settings for air distribution and air volume manually. When operating the climate control system in automatic mode, the interior air temperature, air volume and air distribution are adjusted [...]

Climate control system 169 Please comply with the following instructions in order for the climate control to function optimally: X Keep the air intake grille in front of the windshield free of snow, leaves, sticks, and any other debris. X Always keep all air vents and grilles in the passenger compartment free from obstruc- tion. i For draft-free ve[...]

Climate control system 170 1 Thumbwheel 2 Air vent i You should keep air vent 2 closed when outside temperatures are low. X Opening the air vent: Make sure air vent 2 is unobstructed. X Turn thumbwheel 1 upwards. X Closing the air vent: Turn thumbwheel 1 downwards. AIRSCARF vent G Warning! When switching on the AIRSCARF neck- level heating, the air[...]

Climate control system 171 senger compartment appears in air distri- bution display 1 or 5 ( Y page 164). Adjusting air volume X Decrease/increase: Turn air volume con- trol a ( Y page 164) clockwise or counter- clockwise. Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost the wind- shield, for example if it is iced up. You can also defog the wind[...]

Climate control system 172 Automatic climate control panel with MAX COOL activated Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside (e. g. before driving through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the pas- senger compart[...]

Retractable hardtop 173 Rear window defroster G Warning! Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rear window before driving. Visibility could otherwise be impaired, endangering you and others. The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the r[...]

Retractable hardtop 174 Properly lock the retractable hardtop before continuing to drive. Otherwise, the unlocked hardtop could open while the vehicle is in motion and cause you to lose control of the vehicle. You or others could be injured as a result. G Warning! Before operating the retractable hardtop, make sure there is no danger of anyone bein[...]

Retractable hardtop 175 X Close the trunk lid. X Switch on the ignition. Opening i Make sure the retractable hardtop is dry before you open it. Otherwise water may enter the trunk interior. X Pull up on the retractable hardtop switch as indicated by arrow 1 until the retractable hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk storage compartment. Clos[...]

Retractable hardtop 176 Locking G Observe Safety notes, see page 173. The retractable hardtop is not fully closed and locked or not fully opened and locked if R the message K Retractable Roof In Operation appears in the multifunction display R a warning sounds for 10 seconds when driving off or while driving If the retractable hardtop is not proper[...]

Retractable hardtop 177 1 Guide tabs X Slide the wind screen into the roll bar until guide tabs 1 on each side latch under- neath the roll bar. Make sure the fastening straps do not get caught. X Adjust the roll bar to a height ( Y page 59) that allows you to reach easily underneath it. 2 Buckle X Guide the fastening straps around the top of the ro[...]

Retractable hardtop 178 Luggage cover The luggage cover covers luggage/cargo in the trunk. ! To prevent damage to the retractable hardtop or luggage/cargo when lowering the retractable hardtop: R Load trunk only to the height of the lug- gage cover. R Do not permit luggage/cargo to push up the closed luggage cover. R Do not place anything on top of[...]

Retractable hardtop 179 X Open zipper 2 completely while the lug- gage cover is closed. X Open luggage cover 1 . Closed luggage cover 5 Tensioning clasp 6 Retainer spring G Warning! Only open the tensioning clasps when the luggage cover is opened. You could other- wise be injured. X Open tensioning clasps 5 by pulling them downward. X Unhook retain[...]

Loading and storing 180 X Close the zipper completely. X Fold back the zipper’s cloth cover across the entire length of the luggage cover. Sunshade for panorama roof The sunshade protects you from excessive sunlight coming in through the panorama roof. G Warning! Do not operate the sunshade while driving. Adjusting the sunshade while driving coul[...]

Loading and storing 181 Storage compartments G Warning! To help avoid personal injury during a col- lision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug- gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat backs. Do not place anything on shelf behind the roll bar. Parcel nets ca[...]

Loading and storing 182 Rear storage compartments Driver’s side rear storage compartment 1 Release button 2 Storage compartment lid X Opening: Press release button 1 . Locking/unlocking the storage com- partments separately The storage compartments are centrally locked when you lock the vehicle from the outside. You can also lock the storage comp[...]

Loading and storing 183 The passenger seat storage compartment contains the first aid kit, see “First aid kit” ( Y page 252). Driver’s seat storage compartment 1 Handle 2 Storage compartment lid X Opening: Pull handle 1 up. X Fold lid 2 forward. Luggage compartment in the rear G Warning! Secure all pieces of luggage in the rear with the lugga[...]

Loading and storing 184 X Securing luggage: Pull strap 1 out of holder 2 . X Secure the luggage with the strap so that it cannot move. X Insert strap 1 into latch 3 . X Releasing strap: Press release button 4 and guide strap 1 back to holder 2 . Load assist in the trunk To facilitate trunk loading after opening the trunk lid, use the load assist fe[...]

Useful features 185 Useful features Cup holders G Warning! In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip- ment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle man[...]

Useful features 186 Glare through the windshield X Flip sun visor 4 down when you experi- ence glare. Glare through a door window X Close vanity mirror cover 2 (if opened). X Disengage sun visor 4 from mounting 1 . X Pivot sun visor 4 to the side. Vanity mirror The mirror lamp only functions when the sun visor is engaged in mounting. X To use vanit[...]

Useful features 187 1 Cigarette lighter X Open the cover plate ( Y page 186). X Switch on the ignition. X Push in cigarette lighter 1 . Cigarette lighter 1 will pop out automati- cally when hot. X Take out cigarette lighter 1 . X Reinsert cigarette lighter 1 in its socket after use. ! The lighter socket can be used to accom- modate 12V DC electrica[...]

Useful features 188 itoring services, connection and cellular air time. R vehicle battery power is available R the relevant cellular phone network and GPS signals are available and pass the information on to the Response Center. i Location of the vehicle on a map is only possible if the vehicle is able to receive sig- nals from the GPS satellite ne[...]

Useful features 189 vehicle model, identification number and color are generated. A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon after the emergency call has been initiated. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the emergency provided they c[...]

Useful features 190 Roadside Assistance button The Roadside Assistance button p is located in the storage compartment. 1 Roadside Assistance button p X Open the telephone compartment. X Press and hold button p for longer than 2 seconds. A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assis- tance dispatcher will be initiated. The but- ton p will flash while the[...]

Useful features 191 Information button The Information button ¡ is located in the storage compartment. 1 Information button ¡ X Open the storage compartment. X Press and hold button ¡ for longer than 2 seconds. A call to the Customer Assistance Center will be initiated. The button ¡ will flash while the call is in progress. The message Connecti[...]

Useful features 192 headunit. If you must use this phone, we recommend that you use it only with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Destination Download to the COMAND system i The components and operating principles of the COMAND system can be found in the separate COMAND operating instructions. Destination Download allows you access t[...]

Useful features 193 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services In the event your vehicle was stolen: X Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report. X Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your pass- word. The Response Center will then attempt to covertly contact the vehicle’s Tele Aid sy[...]

Useful features 194 Programming the integrated remote control X Step 1: Switch on the ignition. X Step 2: If you have previously programmed a signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3. or X If you are programming the integrated remote control for the first time, press and hold the two outer signal transmitter b[...]

Useful features 195 You have 30 seconds to initiate the follow- ing two steps. X Step 10: Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for 2 seconds and release the programmed signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ). X Step 11: Press, hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a second time to complete the training proc- ess. i [...]

Useful features 196 Operation of integrated remote control X Switch on the ignition. X Select and press the appropriate inte- grated signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ) to activate the remote controlled device. The integrated remote control transmitter continues to send the signal as long as the button is pressed – up to 20 seconds. Erasing [...]

Useful features 197 Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interfer- ence received,[...]

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199 Vehicle equipment ............................ 200 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ....... 200 At the gas station ............................. 201 Engine compartment ........................ 203 Tires and wheels ............................... 209 Winter driving ................................... 234 Driving instructions ......................[...]

The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 200 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously you t[...]

At the gas station 201 At the gas station Refueling G Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poison- ous. It burns violently and can cause seri- ous personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing [...]

At the gas station 202 1 Fuel filler flap 2 Fuel filler cap 3 Holder X Turn off the engine. i Leaving the engine running and the fuel filler cap open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the malfunction indicator lamp ú (USA only) or ± (Canada only) to illuminate. For more information, see also “Practical hints” ( [...]

Engine compartment 203 Engine compartment Hood G Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. This could cause the hood to come loose and injure you and/or others. Opening G Warning! If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, or if the coola[...]

Engine compartment 204 2 Handle for opening the hood X Push handle 2 under the hood upwards. X Pull up on the hood and then release it. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. Closing G Warning! When closing the hood, use extreme cau- tion not to catch hands or fingers. Be care- ful that you do not close th[...]

Engine compartment 205 X Open the hood ( Y page 203). 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper (max) mark 3 Lower (min) mark X Pull out oil dipstick 1 . X Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean. X Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. X Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after approxi- mately 3 seconds to obtain accurate read- ing. The oil level is correct when it[...]

Engine compartment 206 to reach max. oil level. (Canada: 1.5 liters ) R Add 2.0 qts to reach max. oil level. (Canada: 2.0 liters ) i If you want to interrupt the checking pro- cedure, press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel. X If necessary, add engine oil. For more information on engine oil, see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.?[...]

Engine compartment 207 Example illustration SL 550 1 Filler cap Example illustration SL 63 AMG 1 Filler cap X Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. X Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water. ! Excess oil must [...]

Engine compartment 208 voir contains hot fluid and is under pres- sure. R Using a rag, slowly open the cap approx- imately 1 / 2 turn to relieve excess pres- sure. If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure. R Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene gly- col which may burn [...]

Tires and wheels 209 1 Cap for washer fluid reservoir Fluid for the washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the washer fluid reservoir. During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to water. Premix the washer fluid in a suitable container. X Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab of cap 1 upw[...]

Tires and wheels 210 result in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident. Retreaded tires are not tested or recom- mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous damage cannot always be recognized on retreads. The operating safety of the vehi- cle cannot be assured when such tires are used. G Warning! If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride [...]

Tires and wheels 211 Replace the tire if you find any of the above conditions. Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation. Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used, and thus should be inspected and replaced when necessary. Life of tire G Warning! Tires and spare tire should be replace[...]

Tires and wheels 212 Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advantages, such as better hydroplaning performance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire. Spare wheels may be mounted against the di[...]

Tires and wheels 213 1 Load limit information on the Tire and Loading Information placard The Tire and Loading Information placard showing the load limit information is located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( Y page 212). X Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.” on the T[...]

Tires and wheels 214 vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. X Step 6 (if applicable): If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load cap[...]

Tires and wheels 215 fully loaded) weighed on a suitable commer- cial scale. Trailer tongue load The tongue load of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the load you can carry in your vehicle. If a trailer is towed, the tongue load must be added to the weight of all occupants riding and any cargo you are carrying in the [...]

Tires and wheels 216 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pres- sures The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pres- sures for maximum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment. Important notes on tire[...]

Tires and wheels 217 R lead to tire failure from being overheated R adversely affect handling characteristics Overinflated tires G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pres- sures. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride com- fort, wear unevenly, increase stopping dis- tance, and result in sudden de[...]

Tires and wheels 218 X If you have overfilled the tire, release tire inflation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge. X Install the valve cap. X Repeat this procedure for each tire. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), (USA only) i The Tire Pressure [...]

Tires and wheels 219 the tire to overheat and can lead to tire fail- ure. Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi- cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressur[...]

Tires and wheels 220 ( Y page 201), make sure the tire inflation pressure of all four tires is correct. i Restart the TPMS after adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the inflation pressure recommended for the vehicle operating condition. Tire pressure should only be adjusted on cold tires. Observe the recom- mended tire inflation pressure on th[...]

Tires and wheels 221 mental tire inflation pressure information on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g. tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by care- fully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers. G[...]

Tires and wheels 222 is mounted does not reflect the actual spare tire inflation pressure. i Operating radio transmission equipment (e.g. wireless headsets, two-way radios) in or near the vehicle could cause the TPMS to malfunction. Tire inflation pressure warnings If the system detects a significant loss of tire inflation pressure in one or more t[...]

Tires and wheels 223 X If you wish to confirm: Press button æ . The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Tire Pressure Monitor Restarted After driving a few minutes the system veri- fies that the current tire inflation pressures are within the system’s specified range. Afterwards the current tire inflation pres- sures are [...]

Tires and wheels 224 Tire size designation, load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect ratio in % 3 Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating i For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illus- tration. General: Depending on the design standar[...]

Tires and wheels 225 and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Tire load rating 5 is a numerical code asso- ciated with the maximum load a tire can sup- port. For examp[...]

Tires and wheels 226 in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18 (99Y). The “(Y)” speed rating in parenthesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as being above 186 mph (300 km/h). Consult the tire manufacturer for the actual maxi- mum permissible speed of the tire. Al[...]

Tires and wheels 227 R No specification given: absence of any text (like in above example) indicates a stand- ard load (SL) tire. R XL or Extra Load: designates an extra load (or reinforced) tire. R Light Load: designates a light load tire. R C, D, E: designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure. D[...]

Tires and wheels 228 Maximum tire load G Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or br[...]

Tires and wheels 229 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Stand- ards The Uniform Tire Quality Grading is a U.S. Government requirement designed to give drivers consistent and reliable information regarding tire performance. Tire manufactur- ers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance.[...]

Tires and wheels 230 for the winter season to ensure normal bal- anced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires. Stopping dis- tance, however, is still considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice. Exercise appropriate caution. ! Avoid spinning of a drive wh[...]

Tires and wheels 231 Bar Another metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for [...]

Tires and wheels 232 Production options weight The combined weight of those installed reg- ular production options weighing over 5 lbs (2.3 kilograms) in excess of those standard items which they replace, not previously con- sidered in curb weight or accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and sp[...]

Tires and wheels 233 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides con- sumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, tem- perature and treadwear. Ratings are deter- mined by tire manufacturers using U.S. government testing procedures. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. Vehicle maximum load on the [...]

Winter driving 234 Winter driving General information Have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Winter tires G Warning! Winter tires with a tread depth of less than 1 / 6 in (4 mm) must be replaced. They are no longer suitable for winter operation. G Warning! If you use your spare wheel when winter tires are fitted on the [...]

Winter driving 235 or axle components. The tires or the vehicle could be damaged as a result. R Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any authorized Mercedes- Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. R Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location. Always check local and state laws before installing sn[...]

Driving instructions 236 G Warning! Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers. Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel To save fuel you should: R Keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures. R Remove unnecessary loads. R Allow engine to warm up under low load use. R Avoid frequent accel[...]

Driving instructions 237 or accelerate. This could lead to accidents and injury. Power assistance G Warning! There is no power assistance for the steer- ing and the service brake when the engine is not running. Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control of the vehicle and cause an accident as a result. Do not[...]

Driving instructions 238 The first time the brakes are applied after a long period of driving in heavy rain without braking, it is possible that there will be a delayed braking response and that you will need to depress the brake pedal more firmly. You should therefore maintain a greater dis- tance from the vehicle in front. To help prevent brake d[...]

Driving instructions 239 G Warning! Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking maneuvers. Refer to the description of the Brake Assist System (BAS) ( Y page 64). High-performance brake system The high-performance brake system is only available on SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG. G Warning! New vehicle brake pads and disc[...]

Driving instructions 240 Hydroplaning Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with new tires. X Reduce vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain. Standing water ! Do not drive through flooded areas. Before driving through water, determine its [...]

Maintenance 241 weather and traffic conditions permit. Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a mobile telephone while driving a vehicle. Only operate the COMAND 11 (Cockpit Man- agement and Data System) if road, weather and traffic conditions permit. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is co[...]

Maintenance 242 Maintenance service indicator mes- sage The maintenance service indicator message will notify you when the next maintenance service is due. Starting approximately 1 month before the next maintenance service is due, one of the following messages will appear in the right multifunction display while you are driving or when you switch o[...]

Vehicle care 243 nance service indicator display with the service symbol 9 or × appears in the left multifunction display and the main- tenance service deadline appears in the right multifunction display. i If the battery is disconnected, the days of disconnection will not be included in the count shown by the maintenance service indicator. To arr[...]

Vehicle care 244 the paintwork as well as the vehicle under- body and cause lasting damage. Such damage is caused not only by extreme and varying climatic conditions, but also by: R Air pollution R Road salt R Tar R Gravel and stone chipping To avoid paint damage, you should immedi- ately remove: R Grease and oil R Fuel R Coolant R Brake fluid R Bi[...]

Vehicle care 245 i Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: If a door handle is hit by a strong jet of water, and a SmartKey is within approxi- mately 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle, it could be inadvertently locked or unlocked. Tar stains Quickly remove tar stains before they dry and become more difficult to remove. A tar remover is recommended. Paintwork, painted bo[...]

Vehicle care 246 Automatic car wash You can have your vehicle washed in an auto- matic car wash from the start. Brushless car washes are preferable. X To protect the filter system, activate the air recirculation mode using button , on the climate control panel. ! Do not clean your vehicle in an automatic touchless car wash which uses caustic spray.[...]

Vehicle care 247 X Restart the engine after cleaning sensor cover 1 . Cleaning the Parktronic system sensors Parktronic system sensors are located in the front and rear bumper. 1 Parktronic system sensors in front bumper X Only clean sensor cover by hand. X Use a mild vehicle wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo, with plenty o[...]

Vehicle care 248 Rear window cleaning Clean the rear window with the hardtop fully raised and closed. G Warning! Do not clean the rear window with the hard- top in a position other than the fully raised and closed position. Otherwise, the hard- top may move unexpectedly which may result in personal injury to you or others. X Use a soft, clean cloth[...]

Vehicle care 249 Steering wheel and gear selector lever X Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Carpets X Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet and Fabric Care for cleaning the carpets. Headliner X Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt. Seat belts X Only use cl[...]

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251 Vehicle equipment ............................ 252 Where will I find ...? .......................... 252 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 255 What to do if … .................................. 293 Unlocking/locking manually ........... 307 Replacing SmartKey batteries ......... 309 Replacing bulbs .[...]

Where will I find ...? 252 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Where will I find ...? First aid kit i Check expiration dates an[...]

Where will I find ...? 253 1 Electric air pump 2 Tool bag 3 Storage well casing 4 Protective wrap i For transporting the damaged road wheel, use protective wrap 4 (if available). X To access jack and wheel wrench: Remove storage well casing 3 . X Remove the spare wheel ( Y page 253). 5 Jack 6 Wheel wrench Jack G Warning! Only use the jack supplied [...]

Where will I find ...? 254 X Remove storage well casing base 4 . X Remove retaining screw 3 by turning it counterclockwise. X Remove spare wheel 1 . For information on mounting the spare wheel, see “Flat tire” ( Y page 317). Storing the spare wheel after use If you wish to store the spare wheel after use, carry out the following steps. Otherwis[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 255 Vehicle status messages in the multi- function display Notes Warning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction display located in the instru- ment cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messages are accompanied by an audible signal. Address these messages accordingly and fol- low[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 256 Text messages Safety systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS ABS, ESP Inopera- tive See Oper. Manual. The electro-hydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but due to a malfunc- tion, the ABS, the BAS, the ESP ® and the hill start assist system (S[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 257 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP ESP Inoperative See Oper. Manual The electro-hydraulic brake system is still functioning normally but due to a malfunc- tion the ESP ® and the hill start assist system (SL 63 AMG only) are unavailable. The ABS may not be opera[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 258 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passeng. Airbag Enabled See Oper. Manual The passenger front air bag is activated while driving even though a child, small individual, or object below the system’s weight threshold is on the passenger seat, or the passenger[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 259 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution indicating that the OCS ( Y page 50) has deac- tivated the passenger front air bag. R the message Front Passeng. Airbag Ena- bled See Oper. Manual or the message Front Passeng. Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual should not appear in [...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 260 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front Passeng. Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual The passenger front air bag is deactivated while driving even though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the passenger seat. Forces act- ing on the seat ma[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 261 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution R the message Front Passeng. Airbag Ena- bled See Oper. Manual or the message Front Passeng. Airbag Disabled See Oper. Manual should not appear in the multi- function display at any time the seat is unoc- cupied. Wait at least 60 s[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 262 Driving systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABC Malfunction Stop Car You have started driving although the vehicle level is still too low. The vehicle is being raised. The ABC mes- sage goes out after a few seconds. X Stop your vehicle in a safe location or a[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 263 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABC Malfunction The capability of the ABC system is restricted. This can impair handling. X Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. ABC Vehicle Rising Please Wait[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 264 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DTR Override You have accelerated. The Distronic has switched off. X Stop accelerating. DISTRONIC Currently Unavail- able. See Oper. Manual Distronic is deactivated because: R The Distronic cover in the radiator grille is dirty. R [...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 265 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution DISTRONIC Currently Unavail- able. See Oper. Manual Distronic is deactivated because the func- tionality is impaired by external interfer- ences, e.g. high-frequency sources such as toll stations, speed measuring systems etc. X Lea[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 266 Tires Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire pressure displayed after driving for a few minutes. Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only): The tire inflation pressure is being checked. X Drive the vehicle for a few minutes. Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The TP[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 267 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Tire Pressure Monitor Wheel Sensor Missing Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only): One or more sensors are defect (e.g. bat- tery is empty). The respective tire is indicated by – – instead of the tire inflation pressure in t[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 268 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Please correct the tire pres- sure. Vehicles with Advanced TPMS (Canada only): The tire pressure is too low in one or more tires. or The tire pressures of the individual tires differ from each other significantly. The tire pressure[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 269 G Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely af[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 270 Symbol messages Brake Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution T Reduced Brake Effect Depress brake pedal fully. The electro-hydraulic brake system is in emergency operation mode. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the brake pedal travel is longer. The[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 271 G Warning! Driving while one of the previous messages is displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. If the electro-hydraulic brake system enters its emergency operation mode, the driver must apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 272 ! Brake pad thickness must be visually inspected by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet. G Warning! Have brake pad replacement and other work on the electro-hydraulic brake system carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact an authorized Mercede[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 273 ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) Brake Service Required There are[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 274 Safety systems Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Raise Roll-over Bar The roll bar is malfunctioning. For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised when driving with the retractable hardtop open. X Attempt to raise the roll bar using the roll bar button ( Y [...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 275 For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessaril[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 276 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution K Retract. Roof Oper. Please Wait See Oper. Manual The on-board voltage is too low. X Repeat the opening or closing procedure. X Start the engine. The hardtop drive system was shut down for safety reasons after multiple, consec- ut[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 277 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution K Retractable Roof Not Opened/Closed Completely You are driving with the retractable hard- top not properly locked. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location. Observe the traffic situation around you. X Pull or push on the retractable [...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 278 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution I Key Not Detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the engine is running because the SmartKey is not in the vehi- cle. X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Search for t[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 279 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution _ Entry Position Do Not Drive The steering wheel has not yet moved into its stored driving position. X Wait until the steering wheel has moved to its driving position. The message disappears. Engine Display messages Possible cause/[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 280 G Warning! Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may burn if it comes into contact with hot engine parts. You could be seriously burned. ! Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displaye[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 281 G Warning! Driving when your engine is overheated 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 serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the e[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 282 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì Coolant Stop car, switch engine off. The poly-V-belt could be broken. X Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as possible. X Turn off the engine immediately. X Check the poly-V-belt. X If it is broken: Do not continue t[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 283 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Ì The cooling fan for the coolant is malfunc- tioning. X Observe the coolant temperature gauge in the instrument cluster. If the coolant temperature is under 248‡ (120†), you may continue driving to an author- ized Mercedes-Be[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 284 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution # Battery/Alternator Stop Car The battery is defective. The electro-hydraulic brake system requires electrical energy and therefore has only limited operation. Considerably greater brake pedal force is required and the stopping dis[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 285 damage that is not covered by the Mer- cedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution N Engine Oil Level Cannot measure eng. oil level. Vehicles with engine oil measuring system only: The measuring system is malfunctioning. X Have the measuring syst[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 286 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution 4 Fuel Cap Open A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky. X Check the fuel cap ( Y page 201). X If it is not closed properly: Close the fuel ca[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 287 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Front Foglamp Left or Front Foglamp Right The left or right front fog lamp is malfunc- tioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. . Marker Lamp Front Left or Marker Lamp Front Right The front left [...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 288 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . High Beam Left or High Beam Right The left or right high-beam lamp is mal- functioning. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 311). . License Plate Lamp - Left or License Plate Lamp - Right The left or right license pla[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 289 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Lights Are still On You have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch, opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on or removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO from the vehicle and left the headlamps on. X Turn the exteri[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 290 Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Turn Signal Front Left Auxiliary Bulb On or Turn Signal Front Right Auxiliary Bulb On The left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb is being used. X Replace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 31[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 291 Tires Display messages Possible cause/consequence Possible solution H Please correct the tire pressure. The tire pressure is too low in one or more tires. or The tire pressure of the individual tires dif- fer from each other significantly. X Check and correct tire inflation pressure as requir[...]

Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 292 Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. Practical hints[...]

What to do if … 293 What to do if … Lamps in instrument cluster Notes If any of the following lamps in the instrument cluster fails to come on during the bulb self- check when switching on the ignition, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary. When you switch on the ignition, all lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lam[...]

What to do if … 294 Brake Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions - The yellow ABS indicator lamp comes on while the engine is running. The ABS has detected a malfunc- tion and switched off. The BAS, the ESP ® and the hill start assist system (SL 63 AMG only) are also switched off (see messages in multifunction display). The elect[...]

What to do if … 295 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. You are driving with the parking brake engaged. X Release the parking brake. ; (USA only) 3 (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while the engine is ru[...]

What to do if … 296 Safety systems Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passenger to fasten your seat belts before driving off. X Fasten your seat belts. Regardless of whether the seat belts [...]

What to do if … 297 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions < During driving the red seat belt telltale flashes and you additionally hear an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity. The vehicle’s speed once exceeded 15 mph (25 km/h) and you and/or your passenger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts. X Fasten y[...]

What to do if … 298 For your safety, we strongly recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be activated when needed in an accident, which could result in serious or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessarily which could also result in injury[...]

What to do if … 299 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions v ¯ SL 63 AMG only: The yellow ABS/ESP ® warning lamp and the yel- low ESP ® OFF warning lamp come on while the engine is running. The ESP ® has been switched off. Risk of accident! When the ESP ® is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if the system recogni[...]

What to do if … 300 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions C The yellow roll bar warning lamp comes on when the engine is running. The roll bar system is malfunc- tioning. For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised when driving with the retractable hardtop open. X Attempt to raise the roll bar manually ( Y page 59). X Hav[...]

What to do if … 301 Driving systems Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions E The white Distronic indica- tor lamp comes on while driving. You are too close to the vehicle in front of you to maintain selected speed. X Apply the brakes immediately to increase the following distance. E The red distance warning lamp comes on while dri[...]

What to do if … 302 Engine Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions ú (USA only) ± (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indicator lamp comes on when the engine is running. There may be a malfunction in: R The fuel management system R The ignition system R The emission control system R Systems which affect emis- sions Such m[...]

What to do if … 303 Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions Ì The red coolant tempera- ture warning lamp comes on when the engine is run- ning. There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir. If this warning lamp comes on fre- quently, there is a leak in the cool- ing system. If the coolant level is correct, the electric radiator [...]

What to do if … 304 Tires Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions H USA only: Combination low tire pres- sure telltale/TPMS mal- function telltale for the TPMS illuminates continu- ously. Canada only: Low tire pressure telltale for the Advanced TPMS illuminates continuously. The TPMS (USA only) or Advanced TPMS (Canada only) detect[...]

What to do if … 305 As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure moni- toring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as p[...]

What to do if … 306 G Warning! If the 5/ indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or someone larger than a small individual on the passenger seat, do not have any passenger use the passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solutions 5/ The indicator[...]

Unlocking/locking manually 307 Unlocking/locking manually Unlocking the vehicle If you cannot unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, unlock the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechan- ical key. i Unlocking the vehicle with the mechani- cal key and opening the driver’s door or the trunk will trigger the anti-theft alarm s[...]

Unlocking/locking manually 308 Unlocking the glove box Lockable storage areas in the passenger compartment include: R the glove box R the storage compartment under the arm- rest R the rear storage compartments If these cannot be unlocked by means of the SmartKey, use the mechanical key to unlock the glove box. i To unlock the remaining storage comp[...]

Replacing SmartKey batteries 309 The storage compartments can be locked separately ( Y page 182). Lowering the load assist manually If the load assist feature does not fully lower the retractable hardtop into the trunk com- partment and you are unable to close the trunk lid, follow the instructions below. 1 Hex-socket wrench 2 Locking screw X Remov[...]

Replacing SmartKey batteries 310 When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint. When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries. i The required replacement batteries are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. X Remove the mechanical key from the[...]

Replacing bulbs 311 Replacing bulbs Safety notes Safe vehicle operation depends to a large degree on proper exterior lighting and signal- ing. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. Contact an author- ized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp adj[...]

Replacing bulbs 312 Front lamps Lamp Type 1 Additional turn signal lamp LED 2 Turn signal lamp PY 24 W 3 Low- and high-beam headlamp 13 D1S-35 W 4 High-beam/high-beam flasher lamp H7 (55 W) Parking and standing lamp W 5 W (Blue Vision) Corner-illuminating lamp H7 (55 W) 5 Front fog lamp H11 (55 W) 6 Side marker lamp W 5 W Rear lamps Lamp Type 7 Rea[...]

Replacing bulbs 313 Replacing bulbs for front lamps G Warning! Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician. Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp,[...]

Replacing bulbs 314 Parking and standing lamp bulb X Turn housing cover 1 counterclockwise and remove it. X Pull out bulb socket 2 . X Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 2 . X Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 2 . X Place bulb socket 2 back into the housing. X Align housing cover 1 and turn it clock- wise until it engages. Corner-illuminatin[...]

Replacing bulbs 315 Opening the passenger side trim panel 1 Lock 2 Cover X Move lock 1 in direction of the arrow and remove cover 2 . Replacing bulbs Example illustration bulb socket passenger side 1 Turn signal lamp 2 Backup lamp i The lamps on the driver's side are mir- rored. X Depending on which bulb needs to be replaced, turn bulb socket [...]

Replacing wiper blades 316 Replacing wiper blades Safety notes G Warning! For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the vehi- cle’s on-board electronics have status 0 ) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury. G Wa[...]

Flat tire 317 Removing wiper blades ! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. X Fold the wiper arm forward until it snaps into place. X Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to wiper arm. X Slide the wiper blade sideways out of the retainer. Installing wiper blades X Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm in opposite direction of arr[...]

Flat tire 318 Preparing the vehicle X Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible. X Turn on the hazard warning flasher. X Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight-ahead position. X Engage the parking brake. X Shift the automatic transmission into park position P . X Turn o[...]

Flat tire 319 jack arm is fully inserted in the jack tube. The jack must always be vertical when in use, especially on inclines or declines. The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi- cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the v[...]

Flat tire 320 your hands on the wrench in such a way that you avoid injury to yourself, such as scraping your hands against the wheel. Make sure turning the wheel wrench will not scratch or damage the wheel rim. ! Do not position the jack on the body of the vehicle, as this may cause damage to the vehicle. 2 Jack support tube cover (except SL 63 AM[...]

Flat tire 321 X Place jack 3 on firm ground. X Position jack 3 under take-up bracket 2 so that it is always vertical as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an incline. X Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a max- imum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt X Unscrew uppermost wheel bolt and remove [...]

Flat tire 322 X Unscrew the alignment bolt. X Install last wheel bolt and tighten it slightly. X Inflate the collapsible tire ( Y page 322). Inflating the collapsible tire G Warning! Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly attached. Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric air pump before lowering the vehicle. G Warning! Ob[...]

Flat tire 323 X Remove the valve cap from the collapsible tire valve. X Screw union nut 5 onto the collapsible tire valve. X Make sure air pump switch 2 is set to 0 . X Insert electrical plug 3 into the cigarette lighter socket ( Y page 186) or a power out- let ( Y page 187). X Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 . or X Vehicles w[...]

Flat tire 324 the electric air pump back in its designated storage space. X Version 2 only: Store electrical plug 3 and the air hose back into the pump hous- ing bottom. X Place the electric air pump back in its des- ignated storage space. X Lower the vehicle. Lowering the vehicle G Warning! Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly[...]

Flat tire 325 Be careful not to damage the locking tabs or clamp the plastic retaining strap. MOExtended system The MOExtended system allows you to con- tinue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. You may only use the MOExtended system in conjunction with the TPMS ( Y page 218) or the Advanced TPMS ( Y[...]

Battery 326 Battery Safety notes These batteries should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve their rated service life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery maintenance intervals. If you use your vehicle mostly for short-dis- tance trips, you will need to have the battery charge checked more frequently. When replacing a battery, al[...]

Battery 327 fore do not have cell caps and the battery cover is non-removable. Do not attempt to open the battery as otherwise the battery will be damaged. Even though VRLA batteries do not require topping-up of the electrolyte level and can- not be opened to check the electrolyte level, the battery condition must be checked periodically by perform[...]

Jump starting 328 X Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manu- facturer. Jump starting G Warning! Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death. Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you mig[...]

Jump starting 329 If the starter battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the battery of another vehicle. Observe the fol- lowing: R Jump starting should only be performed when the engine and catalytic converter are cold. R Do not start the engine if the battery is fro- zen. Let the battery thaw out first. R Only jump[...]

Towing the vehicle 330 Towing the vehicle Safety notes Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is preferable to other types of towing. ! To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or sus- pension parts[...]

Towing the vehicle 331 Installing towing eye bolt Depending on whether you are towing a vehi- cle or you are being towed, the towing eye bolt can be screwed into threaded holes which are located behind covers on each bumper. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the vehi- cle tool kit, located in the compartment underneath the trunk floor ( Y page 2[...]

Towing the vehicle 332 Example illustration USA, bumper in Canada differs slightly 1 Cover X Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into upper left or right recess of cover 1 . X Loosen cover 1 using the lever. X Fold cover 1 down in direction of arrow to reveal the threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. Fixing towing eye bolt Example illustration fr[...]

Towing the vehicle 333 X Switch off the ignition and leave the Smart- Key in the starter switch. X Switch on the hazard warning flasher ( Y page 102). ! Make sure that the ignition is switched off. If the starter switch is in position 2 , active braking action through the ESP ® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system. ! The vehicle may be [...]

Fuses 334 Fuses Introduction The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and sys- tems secured by that fuse will stop operating. G Warning! Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bri[...]

Fuses 335 ! The fuse box cover must be properly posi- tioned as described to prevent moisture or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation. Fuse box in trunk The fuse in the trunk is located on the right- hand side of the trunk. X Lift up the trunk floor cover. Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse boxes are located on[...]

Fuses 336 prevent moisture and/or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation. X Close the hood after checking or replacing fuses. Emergency engine shut-down If the engine cannot be turned off as descri- bed ( Y page 114), you may use the following emergency procedure. X Take the fuse chart from the vehicle tool kit ( Y pa[...]

337 Vehicle equipment ............................ 338 Parts service ..................................... 338 Warranty coverage ........................... 338 Identification labels .......................... 339 Engine ................................................ 340 Rims and tires ................................... 343 Electrical system ...[...]

Warranty coverage 338 Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all fea- tures, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of pur- chase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers main- tain a stock[...]

Identification labels 339 Loss of Service and Warranty Infor- mation booklet Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information booklet, have an authorized Mer- cedes-Benz Center arrange for a replace- ment. It will be mailed to you. Identification labels 1 Certification label (on driver’s door B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)[...]

Engine 340 i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to cer- tification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. Passenger-side rear storage compartment 4 Compartment lid 5 Compartment trim 6 VIN X Open com[...]

Engine 341 Engine Model SL 550 (230.471) 14 SL 600 (230.477) 14 Engine type 273 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 12 Bore 3.86 in (98.00 mm) 3.23 in (82.00 mm) Stroke 3.56 in (90.50 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm) Total piston displacement 333.2 cu in (5 461 cm 3 ) 336.4 cu in (5[...]

Engine 342 Model SL 63 AMG (230.470) 16 SL 65 AMG (230.479) 16 Engine type 156 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 8 12 Bore 4.02 in (102.20 mm) 3.25 in (82.60 mm) Stroke 3.72 in (94.60 mm) 3.66 in (93.00 mm) Total piston displacement 378.8 cu in (6 208 cm 3 ) 364.9 cu in (5[...]

Rims and tires 343 Rims and tires Notes ! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best possible performance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as the ABS or the ESP ® . Tires specially developed for your vehicle and tested and app[...]

Rims and tires 344 Same size tires Model SL 550 SL 550 (Sport Package) SL 600 SL 600 (Sport Package) SL 63 AMG SL 63 AMG SL 63 AMG (Performance Package) SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) Winter tires 18,19 255/40 R18 95V M+S . or 255/40 R18 95V M+S . M[...]

Rims and tires 345 Mixed size tires Front axle Model SL 550 SL 600 SL 550 (Sport Package) SL 600 (Sport Package) SL 63 AMG SL 63 AMG (Performance Package) SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 18 H2 8.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.38 in (35 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) Summer tires 21 255/40 R18 95W or 255/40 R18 95Y MOEx- tended 2[...]

Rims and tires 346 Rear axle Model SL 550 SL 600 SL 550 (Sport Package) SL 600 (Sport Package) SL 63 AMG SL 63 AMG (Performance Package) SL 65 AMG Rims (light alloy) 9.5 J x 18 H2 9.5 J x 18 H2 9.5 J x 19 H2 Wheel offset 1.57 in (40 mm) 1.57 in (40 mm) 1.22 in (31 mm) Summer tires 23,24 285/35 R18 97W or 285/35 R18 97Y MOEx- tended 25 285/35 R18 97[...]

Rims and tires 347 Spare wheel ! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire infla- tion pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the tire to the recommen[...]

Electrical system 348 Electrical system Model SL 550 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG Alternator 14 V / 180 A 14 V / 180 A 14 V / 180 A 14 V / 180 A Starter motor 12 V / 1.7 kW 12 V / 2.0 kW 12 V / 2.1 kW 12 V / 1.7 kW Starter battery 12 V / 35 Ah 12 V / 35 Ah 12 V / 35 Ah 12 V / 35 Ah Battery for electri- cal consumers 12 V / 70 Ah 12 V / 70 Ah 12 V / 7[...]

Main dimensions 349 Main dimensions Model SL 550 SL 600 SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG Overall vehicle length 179.8 in (4 566 mm) 181.0 in (4 598 mm) Overall vehicle length when opening/closing hardtop 185.6 in (4 713 mm) 187.9 in (4 772 mm) Overall vehicle width, exterior rear view mirrors folded out 81.5 in (2 069 mm) 81.5 in (2 069 mm) Overall vehicle heig[...]

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 350 Weights Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz. For information on tested and approved prod- ucts, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or vi[...]

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 351 Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Rear axle SL 550 SL 600 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) MB Hypoid Gear Oil (SAE 85W-90) SL 63 AMG Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D SL 63 AMG 27 SL 65 AMG Castrol SAF-XJ (SAE 75W-140) Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) All models 4.0 US qt (3.8 l) MB ABC Fluid Power steering Al[...]

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 352 Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Fuel tank All models 21.1 US gal (80.0 l) Premium unleaded gasoline (Minimum Posted Octane 91 [Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON]) Fuel tank reserve SL 550 SL 600 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) SL 63 AMG SL 65 AMG 3.7 US gal (14.0 l) Air conditioning system All models — R-134a refrige[...]

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 353 Approved engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System. Conventional petroleum-based oils must not be used for vehicles with Main[...]

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 354 Air conditioning refrigerant R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning system. ! Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur. Brake fluid G Warning! During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid [...]

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 355 These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufactur- ers is carbon build-up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives tha[...]

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 356 sion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protec- tion to approximately -35‡ [-37†]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. There- f[...]

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 357 Model Approximate freeze protection -35‡ (-37†) -49‡ (-45†) Cooling system SL 550 6.1 US qt (5.8 l) 6.8 US qt (6.4 l) SL 600 6.8 US qt (6.45 l) 7.5 US qt (7.1 l) SL 63 AMG 6.0 US qt (5.65 l) 6.6 US qt (6.2 l) SL 65 AMG 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) 8.1 US qt (7.7 l) Low temperature cooling system SL 600 1.1 US qt (1[...]

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