Owner's Manual
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......20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...29 Unlocking ...30 Unlocking with the SmartKey ...30 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...32 Adjusting ...34 Seats ...34 Steering wheel...37 Mirrors...38 Driving...40 Fastening the seat belts ...40 Starting the engine ...43 Switching on headlamps...46 Turn signals and high beam ...47 Windshield wipers...47 Problems while driving...49 Parking and locking...51 Parking brake ...52 Switching...
......20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...29 Unlocking ...30 Unlocking with the SmartKey ...30 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...32 Adjusting ...34 Seats ...34 Steering wheel...37 Mirrors...38 Driving...40 Fastening the seat belts ...40 Starting the engine ...43 Switching on headlamps...46 Turn signals and high beam ...47 Windshield wipers...47 Problems while driving...49 Parking and locking...51 Parking brake ...52 Switching...
Owner's Manual
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... rear view mirror parking position ...Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Courtesy lighting...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator... 110 112 114 115 115 115 117 117 120 121 122 123 124 124 124 125 125 126 Contents Safety and Security ...Occupant safety...Airbags ...Seat belts ...Roll bar...Children in the vehicle...Panic alarm ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...SBC brake...
... rear view mirror parking position ...Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Courtesy lighting...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator... 110 112 114 115 115 115 117 117 120 121 122 123 124 124 124 125 125 126 Contents Safety and Security ...Occupant safety...Airbags ...Seat belts ...Roll bar...Children in the vehicle...Panic alarm ...Activating ...Deactivating ...Driving safety systems...ABS ...BAS ...ESP...SBC brake...
Owner's Manual
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... visibility ...166 Rear view mirrors...166 Windshield wipers...168 Headlamp cleaning system ...168 Rear window defroster...169 Sun visors ...169 Automatic climate control ...170 Setting the temperature...172 Adjusting air volume ...173 Adjusting air distribution...174 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ...174 Defrosting ...175 Air recirculation mode ...175 Rear window defroster...177 Residual heat and ventilation...178 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ...179 Air conditioning...179 Ventilated storage compartments. 180 Power windows ...181...
... visibility ...166 Rear view mirrors...166 Windshield wipers...168 Headlamp cleaning system ...168 Rear window defroster...169 Sun visors ...169 Automatic climate control ...170 Setting the temperature...172 Adjusting air volume ...173 Adjusting air distribution...174 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ...174 Defrosting ...175 Air recirculation mode ...175 Rear window defroster...177 Residual heat and ventilation...178 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ...179 Air conditioning...179 Ventilated storage compartments. 180 Power windows ...181...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad... 237 238 239 239 239 239 240 240 242 242 243 243 244 244 245 246 246 246 Control and operation of radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature...At the gas station ...Refuelling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Oil level in the ABC system ...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer...
... ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad... 237 238 239 239 239 239 240 240 242 242 243 243 244 244 245 246 246 246 Control and operation of radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature...At the gas station ...Refuelling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Oil level in the ABC system ...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer...
Owner's Manual
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... Spare parts service ...372 Warranty coverage ...373 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...373 Identification labels ...374 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...375 SL 500 ...375 SL 55 AMG ...375 SL 600 ...375 Engine ...376 Rims and tires ...378 Same size tires ...379 Mixed size tires...380 Spare wheel...382 Electrical system ...383 Main dimensions ...384 Weights ...385 Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Lowering the load assist manually Replacing batteries in an...
... Spare parts service ...372 Warranty coverage ...373 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...373 Identification labels ...374 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...375 SL 500 ...375 SL 55 AMG ...375 SL 600 ...375 Engine ...376 Rims and tires ...378 Same size tires ...379 Mixed size tires...380 Spare wheel...382 Electrical system ...383 Main dimensions ...384 Weights ...385 Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Lowering the load assist manually Replacing batteries in an...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Hood lock release 3 Parking brake release 4 Door control panel 5 Exterior lamp switch 6 Headlamp washer button 7 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 47 47 120 Page 45 253 52 28 46, 117 168 Item 8 Cruise control switch Cruise control Distronic* 9 Instrument cluster a Multifunction steering wheel b Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions c Front Parktronic* warning indicator d Digital clock e Overhead control panel 210 140 27 193 196 22, 124 24, 128 Page Item f Interior storage...
... 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Hood lock release 3 Parking brake release 4 Door control panel 5 Exterior lamp switch 6 Headlamp washer button 7 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 47 47 120 Page 45 253 52 28 46, 117 168 Item 8 Cruise control switch Cruise control Distronic* 9 Instrument cluster a Multifunction steering wheel b Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions c Front Parktronic* warning indicator d Digital clock e Overhead control panel 210 140 27 193 196 22, 124 24, 128 Page Item f Interior storage...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows 3 Memory function (for storing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Seat heating switch Seat ventilation* switch 5 Seat adjustment switch 6 Remote trunk lid release switch 7 Door pocket Page 99 181 114 110 112 34, 107 102 215 28
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows 3 Memory function (for storing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Seat heating switch Seat ventilation* switch 5 Seat adjustment switch 6 Remote trunk lid release switch 7 Door pocket Page 99 181 114 110 112 34, 107 102 215 28
Owner's Manual
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... never ride in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which is properly installed. Adjust seat to properly operate controls. If this vehicle, except in this happens, serious or fatal injury will be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which operates with the settings for the steering wheel and the rear view mirrors. Otherwise you could damage...
... never ride in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which is properly installed. Adjust seat to properly operate controls. If this vehicle, except in this happens, serious or fatal injury will be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which operates with the settings for the steering wheel and the rear view mirrors. Otherwise you could damage...
Owner's Manual
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... SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock your legs can be operated when the driver's door is located on the lower left of arrow 2. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the instrument cluster. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel* (SL...
... SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock your legs can be operated when the driver's door is located on the lower left of arrow 2. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down Switch on the instrument cluster. For more information, see "Heated steering wheel* (SL...
Owner's Manual
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... system" ( page 261). Single wipe Press switch briefly in the direction of windshield. Wiping with windshield washer fluid Push switch in the direction of windshield) ! Wiping will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started Driving Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. For information on a dry windshield. II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed (Canada only: goes to setting II...
... system" ( page 261). Single wipe Press switch briefly in the direction of windshield. Wiping with windshield washer fluid Push switch in the direction of windshield) ! Wiping will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started Driving Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. For information on a dry windshield. II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed (Canada only: goes to setting II...
Owner's Manual
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... even to light brake pressure. 76 Safety and Security Driving safety systems ABS The - Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer your vehicle. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of road surface conditions. The ABS/ESP warning lamp v flashes whenever the ABS is running. indicator lamp in the starter switch to take extra care while driving. The ABS is functional above a speed of...
... even to light brake pressure. 76 Safety and Security Driving safety systems ABS The - Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to steer your vehicle. Pumping the brake pedal defeats the purpose of road surface conditions. The ABS/ESP warning lamp v flashes whenever the ABS is running. indicator lamp in the starter switch to take extra care while driving. The ABS is functional above a speed of...
Owner's Manual
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... alarm if the ignition is located on the center console between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. 1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on the SmartKey. When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm When you lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle...
... alarm if the ignition is located on the center console between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. 1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp Switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on the SmartKey. When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatically. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm When you lock your vehicle with the SmartKey or (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle is at a standstill and a door is . Controls in detail Good visibility Windshield wipers For information on ignition. A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on the left in intermittent setting as a result. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are cleaned with a high-pressure water jet. Do not leave windshield wipers in the presence of the dashboard. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started...
... vehicle is at a standstill and a door is . Controls in detail Good visibility Windshield wipers For information on ignition. A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on the left in intermittent setting as a result. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are cleaned with a high-pressure water jet. Do not leave windshield wipers in the presence of the dashboard. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is started...
Owner's Manual
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... its path in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing the windows Warning! Unsupervised use of the automatic climate control ( page 175). 1 Left front and rear windows 2 Right front and rear windows 181 Switch on the control panel of vehicle equipment can be opened and closed electrically. Controls in a circumstance where you are on the driver's door. The switches for the passenger side is no danger of the door windows can cause an...
... its path in detail Power windows Power windows Opening and closing the windows Warning! Unsupervised use of the automatic climate control ( page 175). 1 Left front and rear windows 2 Right front and rear windows 181 Switch on the control panel of vehicle equipment can be opened and closed electrically. Controls in a circumstance where you are on the driver's door. The switches for the passenger side is no danger of the door windows can cause an...
Owner's Manual
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... cover plate 1. Replacing the ashtray insert Press the insert into the frame until it snaps into place. 1 Cigarette lighter Switch on ignition. Push in position N, turn off the engine. Set the parking brake to the right. The insert will pop out automatically when hot. 219 Press sliding knob 2 to secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. Secure vehicle from movement. With gear...
... cover plate 1. Replacing the ashtray insert Press the insert into the frame until it snaps into place. 1 Cigarette lighter Switch on ignition. Push in position N, turn off the engine. Set the parking brake to the right. The insert will pop out automatically when hot. 219 Press sliding knob 2 to secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. Secure vehicle from movement. With gear...
Owner's Manual
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... inflation pressures for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. i Operating radio transmission equipment (e.g. tire blowout caused by a foreign object). Operation Tires and wheels i Possible differences between the readings of a tire pressure gauge of pressure, bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers. Switch on the fuel filler flap. Follow recommend tire pressures. The tire inflation pressure monitor is not able to issue a warning due...
... inflation pressures for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Do not overinflate tires. i Operating radio transmission equipment (e.g. tire blowout caused by a foreign object). Operation Tires and wheels i Possible differences between the readings of a tire pressure gauge of pressure, bring the vehicle to a halt by carefully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers. Switch on the fuel filler flap. Follow recommend tire pressures. The tire inflation pressure monitor is not able to issue a warning due...
Owner's Manual
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.... 4.3 US qt (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Oil Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 1.1 US qt (1.05 l) 386 Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
.... 4.3 US qt (4.0 l) approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Oil Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 1.1 US qt (1.05 l) 386 Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Owner's Manual
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... as door locking or windshield wiping depending on vehicle settings and/or ambient conditions. The driver uses the buttons on the cylinder block to adjust settings. DTR (->Distronic*) Engine number The number set by reduced throttle and up vehicle information and to change component settings. telephone). Collapsible tire An especially compact spare tire that must be used to call up to 20% braking power to...
... as door locking or windshield wiping depending on vehicle settings and/or ambient conditions. The driver uses the buttons on the cylinder block to adjust settings. DTR (->Distronic*) Engine number The number set by reduced throttle and up vehicle information and to change component settings. telephone). Collapsible tire An especially compact spare tire that must be used to call up to 20% braking power to...
Owner's Manual
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... pressure 252 Vehicle lighting 252 Child safety Airbags 60 Automatic child seat recognition 72 Infant and child restraint systems 58 Cigarette lighter 25, 219 Cleaning Cup holder 279 Gear selector lever 279 Hard plastic trim items 279 Headlamps 168 Headliner 279 Leather upholstery 280 Plastic and rubber parts 280 Seat belts 279 Steering wheel 279 Upholstery 280 Windshield 47 Wood trims 280 Clock 21 Closing Hood 254 Power window...
... pressure 252 Vehicle lighting 252 Child safety Airbags 60 Automatic child seat recognition 72 Infant and child restraint systems 58 Cigarette lighter 25, 219 Cleaning Cup holder 279 Gear selector lever 279 Hard plastic trim items 279 Headlamps 168 Headliner 279 Leather upholstery 280 Plastic and rubber parts 280 Seat belts 279 Steering wheel 279 Upholstery 280 Windshield 47 Wood trims 280 Clock 21 Closing Hood 254 Power window...
Owner's Manual
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... 199 Decreasing time interval 204 Displays 198 Distance warning function 204 Distance warning function switch 26 Driving hints 205 DTR warning lamp 198 Increasing time interval 203 Intermittent signal tone 198 Setting a higher speed 201 Setting a slower speed 202 Setting distance 26 Setting last stored speed 202 Setting speed 201 System sensor cover 277 Warning and indicator lamps 198 Distronic* warning lamp 23 Door control panel 21, 28 Door handle 28...
... 199 Decreasing time interval 204 Displays 198 Distance warning function 204 Distance warning function switch 26 Driving hints 205 DTR warning lamp 198 Increasing time interval 203 Intermittent signal tone 198 Setting a higher speed 201 Setting a slower speed 202 Setting distance 26 Setting last stored speed 202 Setting speed 201 System sensor cover 277 Warning and indicator lamps 198 Distronic* warning lamp 23 Door control panel 21, 28 Door handle 28...