Owner's Manual
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......22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...28 Center console ...29 Upper part ...29 Lower part ...30 Overhead control panel ...31 Door control panel...32 Getting started...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving off ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off...
......22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...28 Center console ...29 Upper part ...29 Lower part ...30 Overhead control panel ...31 Door control panel...32 Getting started...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving off ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning off...
Owner's Manual
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... Storing positions into memory ...122 Recalling positions from memory. 122 Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps and without Sport Package*) ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Courtesy lighting...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV menu...Distronic* menu...
... Storing positions into memory ...122 Recalling positions from memory. 122 Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps and without Sport Package*) ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Courtesy lighting...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature gauge ...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV menu...Distronic* menu...
Owner's Manual
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... driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitters...Catalytic converter ...Emission control...Coolant temperature ... 255 256 257 257 257 257 258 258 260 261 261 262 263 263 264 265 266 266 266 267 267 268 At the gas station ...Refuelling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Oil...
... driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitters...Catalytic converter ...Emission control...Coolant temperature ... 255 256 257 257 257 257 258 258 260 261 261 262 263 263 264 265 266 266 266 267 267 268 At the gas station ...Refuelling ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Oil...
Owner's Manual
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... display...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit ...Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel...Locking/unlocking in the instrument cluster .. Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ... ...Lamps in an emergency . Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Lowering the load assist manually ...Replacing SmartKey batteries ...SmartKey ...SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...Replacing bulbs for rear lamps...Replacing wiper blades...Removing wiper blades ...Installing wiper blades ... 331 332 332 344 345 383...
... display...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit ...Vehicle tool kit, jack, and spare wheel...Locking/unlocking in the instrument cluster .. Contents Practical hints ...What to do if ... ...Lamps in an emergency . Unlocking the vehicle...Locking the vehicle ...Lowering the load assist manually ...Replacing SmartKey batteries ...SmartKey ...SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...Replacing bulbs ...Bulbs ...Replacing bulbs for front lamps ...Replacing bulbs for rear lamps...Replacing wiper blades...Removing wiper blades ...Installing wiper blades ... 331 332 332 344 345 383...
Owner's Manual
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... lock release 3 Parking brake release handle 4 Door control panel 5 Exterior lamp switch 6 Headlamp washer button 7 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam Page 51 272 59 32 53, 123 177 53 54 129 Item 8 Steering wheel gearshift control (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG, and vehicles with Sport Package* only) 9 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* a Instrument cluster b Multifunction steering wheel c Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions d Front Parktronic* warning indicator Page 170 Item e Digital clock f Overhead control panel g Interior...
... lock release 3 Parking brake release handle 4 Door control panel 5 Exterior lamp switch 6 Headlamp washer button 7 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam Page 51 272 59 32 53, 123 177 53 54 129 Item 8 Steering wheel gearshift control (SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG, and vehicles with Sport Package* only) 9 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* a Instrument cluster b Multifunction steering wheel c Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions d Front Parktronic* warning indicator Page 170 Item e Digital clock f Overhead control panel g Interior...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance 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 107 192 121 117 120 39, 115 108 228 32
At a glance 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 107 192 121 117 120 39, 115 108 228 32
Owner's Manual
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... wiping interval is taken to position I. Turn the combination switch to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. i To prevent smears on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be continued when all doors are controlled by the rain sensor. The windshield wipers operate with windshield washer fluid Push the combination switch in the presence of the vehicle from being sprayed. Getting started Driving Intermittent wiping i Intermittent wiping is...
... wiping interval is taken to position I. Turn the combination switch to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. i To prevent smears on the windshield, and windshield wipers may be continued when all doors are controlled by the rain sensor. The windshield wipers operate with windshield washer fluid Push the combination switch in the presence of the vehicle from being sprayed. Getting started Driving Intermittent wiping i Intermittent wiping is...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle from overheating and to your vehicle. Warning! After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on driving with driver's door open, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch) approximately 20 seconds after you pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button to turn off the engine or power supply and opened the driver's door (with the electro-hydraulic brake system Following extended periods of the brake pads...
... vehicle from overheating and to your vehicle. Warning! After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on driving with driver's door open, the starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from starter switch) approximately 20 seconds after you pressed the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button to turn off the engine or power supply and opened the driver's door (with the electro-hydraulic brake system Following extended periods of the brake pads...
Owner's Manual
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... up range 139 Selecting tenance service satellite radio indicator station* (USA only) Checking tire in memory Instrument cluster submenu Time submenu Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Convenience submenu Trip computer Telephone ( page 159) ( page 141) ( page 143) ( page 143) ( page 144) ( page 146) ( page 157) Commands/submenus Digital speedom- Operating CD flation pressure* player Checking engine oil level Fuel consump- Searching for tion statistics...
... up range 139 Selecting tenance service satellite radio indicator station* (USA only) Checking tire in memory Instrument cluster submenu Time submenu Lighting submenu Vehicle submenu Convenience submenu Trip computer Telephone ( page 159) ( page 141) ( page 143) ( page 143) ( page 144) ( page 146) ( page 157) Commands/submenus Digital speedom- Operating CD flation pressure* player Checking engine oil level Fuel consump- Searching for tion statistics...
Owner's Manual
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... engine to a lower gear if the engine's max. speed would be exceeded. i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting with Sport Package* The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Button, outside: upshift 2 Button, inside: downshift i For information on vehicles with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in program mode MANUAL (SL 55...
... engine to a lower gear if the engine's max. speed would be exceeded. i To avoid overrevving the engine when downshifting with Sport Package* The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Button, outside: upshift 2 Button, inside: downshift i For information on vehicles with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in program mode MANUAL (SL 55...
Owner's Manual
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... responds automatically by switching the rear window defroster off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is open ), and disengage sun visor from mounting 1, mirror lamp 3 will switch off. To keep the battery drain to 17 minutes of operation depending on . ! Activating Switch on the automatic climate control panel ( page 181). Press button F on the ignition...
... responds automatically by switching the rear window defroster off too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing, too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is open ), and disengage sun visor from mounting 1, mirror lamp 3 will switch off. To keep the battery drain to 17 minutes of operation depending on . ! Activating Switch on the automatic climate control panel ( page 181). Press button F on the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in detail Useful features Power outlet Telephone* Warning! Warning! without being connected to drive the vehicle. Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System)1 if road, weather, and traffic conditions permit. 1 i The electrical outlet can be his/her primary focus when driving. G G An electrical outlet is running.
... and stop before placing or taking a telephone call. Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in detail Useful features Power outlet Telephone* Warning! Warning! without being connected to drive the vehicle. Only operate the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data System)1 if road, weather, and traffic conditions permit. 1 i The electrical outlet can be his/her primary focus when driving. G G An electrical outlet is running.
Owner's Manual
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... speeds. When driving down the brakes faster. Warning! This could result in the reservoir. G If other than to use the engine's braking power. Operation Driving instructions To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on , there is a malfunction in the electro-hydraulic brake system ( page 88) or the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by shifting into a lower gear...
... speeds. When driving down the brakes faster. Warning! This could result in the reservoir. G If other than to use the engine's braking power. Operation Driving instructions To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on , there is a malfunction in the electro-hydraulic brake system ( page 88) or the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by shifting into a lower gear...
Owner's Manual
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... on each vehicle and may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to 1 bar. This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in sidewall 2 Plies under the tread. 310 Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional optional equipment, but without passengers and cargo...
... on each vehicle and may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to 1 bar. This marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies in sidewall 2 Plies under the tread. 310 Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional optional equipment, but without passengers and cargo...
Owner's Manual
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... qt (1.0 l) Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Approved engine oils Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 140 MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system approx. 3.0 oz (85...
... qt (1.0 l) Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Approved engine oils Automatic transmission MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Rear axle Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 140 MB Hydraulic Fluid MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC) Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system approx. 3.0 oz (85...
Owner's Manual
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... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the passenger seat prevents deployment of a breakdown. 453 Accessory weight ( page 310) Air pressure ( page 310) Alignment bolt Metal pin with the wheel hub. See your vehicle and provide assistance in response to various driving situations. CAC (Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service center, which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a more intense light than filament headlamps. The sensor system...
... authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the passenger seat prevents deployment of a breakdown. 453 Accessory weight ( page 310) Air pressure ( page 310) Alignment bolt Metal pin with the wheel hub. See your vehicle and provide assistance in response to various driving situations. CAC (Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service center, which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a more intense light than filament headlamps. The sensor system...
Owner's Manual
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... as door locking or windshield wiping depending on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the system and to adjust settings. DOT (Department of Transportation) ( page 311) DTR (->Distronic*) Electro-hydraulic brake system Electronically controlled hydraulic braking system for vehicle operation and monitoring. The driver uses the buttons on vehicle settings and/or ambient conditions. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger...
... as door locking or windshield wiping depending on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the system and to adjust settings. DOT (Department of Transportation) ( page 311) DTR (->Distronic*) Electro-hydraulic brake system Electronically controlled hydraulic braking system for vehicle operation and monitoring. The driver uses the buttons on vehicle settings and/or ambient conditions. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... 155 Interior rear view mirror 44 Antiglare position 177 Auto-dimming 177 J Jack 384 Jacking up the vehicle Jump starting 419 404 K Key, Mechanical 385 Valet locking 110 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 96 Factory setting 98 Locking/unlocking 34, 61, 96 Messages in the multifunction display 372 Opening retractable hardtop 199 Positions in starter switch 36 Remote control 96 Replacing batteries 389 Selective setting 98 Turning off the engine 60 Unlocking, Trunk...
... 155 Interior rear view mirror 44 Antiglare position 177 Auto-dimming 177 J Jack 384 Jacking up the vehicle Jump starting 419 404 K Key, Mechanical 385 Valet locking 110 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 96 Factory setting 98 Locking/unlocking 34, 61, 96 Messages in the multifunction display 372 Opening retractable hardtop 199 Positions in starter switch 36 Remote control 96 Replacing batteries 389 Selective setting 98 Turning off the engine 60 Unlocking, Trunk...
Owner's Manual
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... 229 Storage compartment in the center console 229 Sunshade 203 Trunk from inside vehicle 108 Trunk lid 108 Windows 192 Operating CD player 142 Navigation system 143 Radio 141 Telephone* 159 Ornamental moldings 325 Overdue maintenance service Overhead control panel 31 Overspeed range 133, 457 319 P Paintwork code see Certification label Panic alarm 81 Panic button on SmartKey 81 Panorama roof* Sunshade 203 Sunshade closing 203...
... 229 Storage compartment in the center console 229 Sunshade 203 Trunk from inside vehicle 108 Trunk lid 108 Windows 192 Operating CD player 142 Navigation system 143 Radio 141 Telephone* 159 Ornamental moldings 325 Overdue maintenance service Overhead control panel 31 Overspeed range 133, 457 319 P Paintwork code see Certification label Panic alarm 81 Panic button on SmartKey 81 Panorama roof* Sunshade 203 Sunshade closing 203...
Owner's Manual
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... 116 Heating 117 Massage function 117 Moving 115 Service Basic service (Service A) 318 Batteries 413 Extended service (Service B) 318 Types 318 Service life (tires) 282 Service System see Maintenance Setting 151 Convenience functions 156 Daytime running lamp mode 152 Interior lighting delayed switch-off 155 Lamps and lighting (control system) 152 Language, multifunction display 150 Locator lighting 153 Lower speed in cruise control 206 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 149 Night security illumination 154 Radio...
... 116 Heating 117 Massage function 117 Moving 115 Service Basic service (Service A) 318 Batteries 413 Extended service (Service B) 318 Types 318 Service life (tires) 282 Service System see Maintenance Setting 151 Convenience functions 156 Daytime running lamp mode 152 Interior lighting delayed switch-off 155 Lamps and lighting (control system) 152 Language, multifunction display 150 Locator lighting 153 Lower speed in cruise control 206 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 149 Night security illumination 154 Radio...
