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and related marks are found in damage to your health or life, or the health or life of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. The following symbols are trademarks of others. ! RESP® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. i Helpful hints or further information you to instructions X for further information on the next page. Display Text in displays, such as the control system, are printed in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. A number of Bluetooth SIG Inc. This continuation symbol marks a YY warning or procedure which is continued on a ...
and related marks are found in damage to your health or life, or the health or life of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. The following symbols are trademarks of others. ! RESP® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. i Helpful hints or further information you to instructions X for further information on the next page. Display Text in displays, such as the control system, are printed in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. A number of Bluetooth SIG Inc. This continuation symbol marks a YY warning or procedure which is continued on a ...
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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of many miles of your Mercedes-Benz. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of your new Mercedes-Benz. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide... cautions contained in this manual. To help improve the safety of your vehicle where it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company 2305849396 É2305849396dËÍ pay attention to your trust in our company name. They are designed...
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of many miles of your Mercedes-Benz. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of your new Mercedes-Benz. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide... cautions contained in this manual. To help improve the safety of your vehicle where it will be handy for many skilled engineers and craftsmen. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company 2305849396 É2305849396dËÍ pay attention to your trust in our company name. They are designed...
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Contents 3 Index ...4 Introduction ...19 At a glance ...25 Safety and security ...37 Controls in detail ...67 Operation ...177 Practical hints ...223 Technical data ...293
Contents 3 Index ...4 Introduction ...19 At a glance ...25 Safety and security ...37 Controls in detail ...67 Operation ...177 Practical hints ...223 Technical data ...293
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... system ...142 Kickdown ...105 Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 111 Manual shift program ...109 One-touch gearshifting ...108 Program mode indicator ...107 Program mode selector dial (SL 63 AMG) ...107, 109
... system ...142 Kickdown ...105 Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 111 Manual shift program ...109 One-touch gearshifting ...108 Program mode indicator ...107 Program mode selector dial (SL 63 AMG) ...107, 109
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Index Program mode selector switch (automatic shift program) ...106, 107 Program mode selector switch (manual shift program) ...109 Shifting procedure ...104 Steering wheel gearshift control ...108 Transmission position indicator ...104 Transmission positions ...104 AUX socket ...161 Axle oils ...304 Break-in period ...178 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs 5 C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...22 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ...20 Calls (phone) ...129 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...303 Carpets, cleaning ...220 Central locking...
Index Program mode selector switch (automatic shift program) ...106, 107 Program mode selector switch (manual shift program) ...109 Shifting procedure ...104 Steering wheel gearshift control ...108 Transmission position indicator ...104 Transmission positions ...104 AUX socket ...161 Axle oils ...304 Break-in period ...178 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs 5 C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...22 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ...20 Calls (phone) ...129 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants ...303 Carpets, cleaning ...220 Central locking...
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6 Index Clock ...28 Cockpit ...28 Cold tire inflation pressure ...205 Collapsible tire (spare wheel) ...303 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch ...92 Control system ...113 Multifunction display ...114 Multifunction steering wheel ...113 Resetting to factory settings ...121 Control system menus ...115 AMG ...116 Audio/DVD ...119 Distronic ...120 Navigation ...120 Settings ...121 Standard display ...116 Telephone ...129 Trip computer ...128 Vehicle status message memory ...120 Control system submenus Convenience ...127 Instrument cluster ...122 ...
6 Index Clock ...28 Cockpit ...28 Cold tire inflation pressure ...205 Collapsible tire (spare wheel) ...303 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch ...92 Control system ...113 Multifunction display ...114 Multifunction steering wheel ...113 Resetting to factory settings ...121 Control system menus ...115 AMG ...116 Audio/DVD ...119 Distronic ...120 Navigation ...120 Settings ...121 Standard display ...116 Telephone ...129 Trip computer ...128 Vehicle status message memory ...120 Control system submenus Convenience ...127 Instrument cluster ...122 ...
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...) ...205 Drinking and driving ...209 Driving Abroad ...212 Hydroplaning ...212 Instructions ...98, 209 In winter ...208 Problems ...101 RACE START (SL 63 AMG) ...141 Safety systems ...54 Systems ...130 Through standing water ...212 With Distronic ...139 Driving and parking Safety notes ...98 Driving...; ...56 ETS ...57 Driving systems Active Body Control (ABC) ...Cruise control ...Distronic ...Hill-start assist system ...Parktronic system ...RACE START (SL 63 AMG) ...Driving tips, automatic transmission ...142 130 133 142 144 141 105 7 E Easy-entry/exit feature ...85, 127 Messages in...
...) ...205 Drinking and driving ...209 Driving Abroad ...212 Hydroplaning ...212 Instructions ...98, 209 In winter ...208 Problems ...101 RACE START (SL 63 AMG) ...141 Safety systems ...54 Systems ...130 Through standing water ...212 With Distronic ...139 Driving and parking Safety notes ...98 Driving...; ...56 ETS ...57 Driving systems Active Body Control (ABC) ...Cruise control ...Distronic ...Hill-start assist system ...Parktronic system ...RACE START (SL 63 AMG) ...Driving tips, automatic transmission ...142 130 133 142 144 141 105 7 E Easy-entry/exit feature ...85, 127 Messages in...
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8 Index Number ...295 Starting ...98 Turning off ...102 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ...183 Additives ...306 Checking level ...181 Consumption ...181 Messages in the multifunction display ...247 Oil dipstick ...182 Recommended engine oils and oil filter ...305 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) ...56 ETS ...57 Messages in the multifunction display ...228 Warning lamp ...259, 260 ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ...49 Safety guidelines ...40 ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...57 Express operation Power windows ...96 ...
8 Index Number ...295 Starting ...98 Turning off ...102 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ...183 Additives ...306 Checking level ...181 Consumption ...181 Messages in the multifunction display ...247 Oil dipstick ...182 Recommended engine oils and oil filter ...305 ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) ...56 ETS ...57 Messages in the multifunction display ...228 Warning lamp ...259, 260 ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ...49 Safety guidelines ...40 ETS (Electronic Traction System) ...57 Express operation Power windows ...96 ...
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Index Limiting ...108 Shifting into optimal ...109 Gear selector lever ...103 Cleaning ...220 Gearshift pattern ...103 Lock ...99, 103 Messages in the multifunction display ...234 Shifting procedure ...104 Transmission position indicator ...104 Transmission positions ...104 Generator see Alternator Global locking/unlocking see Key, SmartKey Glove box ...161 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ...206 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...206 Head restraints ...80 Adjustment ...80 Head-thorax air bags ......
Index Limiting ...108 Shifting into optimal ...109 Gear selector lever ...103 Cleaning ...220 Gearshift pattern ...103 Lock ...99, 103 Messages in the multifunction display ...234 Shifting procedure ...104 Transmission position indicator ...104 Transmission positions ...104 Generator see Alternator Global locking/unlocking see Key, SmartKey Glove box ...161 Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ...206 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) ...206 Head restraints ...80 Adjustment ...80 Head-thorax air bags ......
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10 Index Intermittent wiping ...95 Rain sensor ...95 L Labels Certification ...294 Emission control information ...295 Tire and Loading Information placard ...193 Tire inflation pressure ...188 Lamps, exterior Exterior lamp switch ...89 Front ...272 Messages in the multifunction display ...249 Rear ...272 Switching on/off ...89 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS ...31, 32, 255 Brakes ...30, 255 Coolant ...263 Distance warning lamp ...135, 140, 262 Engine malfunction ...31, 32, 263 ESP® ...30, 259, 260 ESP® OFF ...31, 32, 259, 261 Fog lamps ...91 Fuel tank reserve ...31, 32, 262 High-...
10 Index Intermittent wiping ...95 Rain sensor ...95 L Labels Certification ...294 Emission control information ...295 Tire and Loading Information placard ...193 Tire inflation pressure ...188 Lamps, exterior Exterior lamp switch ...89 Front ...272 Messages in the multifunction display ...249 Rear ...272 Switching on/off ...89 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS ...31, 32, 255 Brakes ...30, 255 Coolant ...263 Distance warning lamp ...135, 140, 262 Engine malfunction ...31, 32, 263 ESP® ...30, 259, 260 ESP® OFF ...31, 32, 259, 261 Fog lamps ...91 Fuel tank reserve ...31, 32, 262 High-...
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Index License plate lamps Messages in the multifunction display ...251 Replacing bulbs ...272 Light alloy wheels, cleaning ...220 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting ...89 Daytime running lamp mode ...90 Exterior ...89 Interior ...94 Limp-home mode ...111 Load assist ...164 Load index (tires) ...201, 206 Locator lighting ...125 Lock button Outside door handle (KEYLESSGO) ...71 Locking the vehicle KEYLESS-GO ...69 Manually ...269 SmartKey ...68 Loss of Key ...72 Service and Warranty Information booklet ...294 Low-beam headlamps ...90 Exterior lamp switch ...89 Switching on ...90 Lubricants ...
Index License plate lamps Messages in the multifunction display ...251 Replacing bulbs ...272 Light alloy wheels, cleaning ...220 Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting ...89 Daytime running lamp mode ...90 Exterior ...89 Interior ...94 Limp-home mode ...111 Load assist ...164 Load index (tires) ...201, 206 Locator lighting ...125 Lock button Outside door handle (KEYLESSGO) ...71 Locking the vehicle KEYLESS-GO ...69 Manually ...269 SmartKey ...68 Loss of Key ...72 Service and Warranty Information booklet ...294 Low-beam headlamps ...90 Exterior lamp switch ...89 Switching on ...90 Lubricants ...
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12 Index ESP® ...228 Fog lamps ...250, 252 Gas cap ...249 Gear selector lever ...234 High-beam lamps ...251 Hood ...241 License plate lamps ...251 Light sensor ...251 Low-beam lamps ...251 Parking brake ...239 Parking lamps ...251 Passenger front air bag ...229 Reserve fuel ...249 Retractable hardtop ...241 Reverse lamp ...249 Roll bar ...51, 240 Side marker lamps ...250 SmartKey ...242 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ...242 SRS ...240 Tail lamps ...252 Tele Aid ...240 Tire inflation pressure ...234, 253 Tire pressure monitor ...234 Tires ...234, 253 Trunk ...241 Turn signals ...253 Washer ...
12 Index ESP® ...228 Fog lamps ...250, 252 Gas cap ...249 Gear selector lever ...234 High-beam lamps ...251 Hood ...241 License plate lamps ...251 Light sensor ...251 Low-beam lamps ...251 Parking brake ...239 Parking lamps ...251 Passenger front air bag ...229 Reserve fuel ...249 Retractable hardtop ...241 Reverse lamp ...249 Roll bar ...51, 240 Side marker lamps ...250 SmartKey ...242 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ...242 SRS ...240 Tail lamps ...252 Tele Aid ...240 Tire inflation pressure ...234, 253 Tire pressure monitor ...234 Tires ...234, 253 Trunk ...241 Turn signals ...253 Washer ...
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...224 Problems While driving ...101 With vehicle ...22 With wipers ...96 Product information ...19 Production options weight ...206 Program mode selector dial (SL 63 AMG) Automatic shift program ...107 Manual shift program ...109 Program mode selector switch Automatic shift program ...106, 107 Manual shift program ......109 Proximity key see Key, SmartKey PSI (air pressure unit) ...206 13 R RACE START (SL 63 AMG) ...141 RACETIMER ...117 Radio Selecting stations ...119 Radio transmitters ...213 Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping Rear axle oil ...304 Rear ...
...224 Problems While driving ...101 With vehicle ...22 With wipers ...96 Product information ...19 Production options weight ...206 Program mode selector dial (SL 63 AMG) Automatic shift program ...107 Manual shift program ...109 Program mode selector switch Automatic shift program ...106, 107 Manual shift program ......109 Proximity key see Key, SmartKey PSI (air pressure unit) ...206 13 R RACE START (SL 63 AMG) ...141 RACETIMER ...117 Radio Selecting stations ...119 Radio transmitters ...213 Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping Rear axle oil ...304 Rear ...
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14 Index Reset button ...30, 112 Restraint systems see Occupant safety Retractable hardtop ...155 Locking ...157 Luggage cover ...158 Messages in the multifunction display ...241 Sunshade ...160 Wind screen ...157 Rims ...206, 299 Roadside Assistance ...20, 169 Roll bar ...51 Lowering ...51 Messages in the multifunction display ...240 Raising ...51 Warning lamp ...258 RON (Research Octane Number) ...307 Roof see Retractable hardtop Rubber parts, cleaning ...220 Run-flat tires see MOExtended tires Easy-entry/exit feature ...85 Heating ...83 Memory function ...88 Multicontour seat ...82 ...
14 Index Reset button ...30, 112 Restraint systems see Occupant safety Retractable hardtop ...155 Locking ...157 Luggage cover ...158 Messages in the multifunction display ...241 Sunshade ...160 Wind screen ...157 Rims ...206, 299 Roadside Assistance ...20, 169 Roll bar ...51 Lowering ...51 Messages in the multifunction display ...240 Raising ...51 Warning lamp ...258 RON (Research Octane Number) ...307 Roof see Retractable hardtop Rubber parts, cleaning ...220 Run-flat tires see MOExtended tires Easy-entry/exit feature ...85 Heating ...83 Memory function ...88 Multicontour seat ...82 ...
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... ...198 Sunshade ...160 Sun visors ...165 Premium unleaded gasoline ...306 Rims and tires ...299 Spare wheel ...303 Vehicle specification SL 550 ...296 Vehicle specification SL 600 ...296 Vehicle specification SL 63 AMG ...297 Vehicle specification SL 65 AMG ...298 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ...305, 309 Technical data (dimensions) see Vehicle specification Technical data...
... ...198 Sunshade ...160 Sun visors ...165 Premium unleaded gasoline ...306 Rims and tires ...299 Spare wheel ...303 Vehicle specification SL 550 ...296 Vehicle specification SL 600 ...296 Vehicle specification SL 63 AMG ...297 Vehicle specification SL 65 AMG ...298 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ...305, 309 Technical data (dimensions) see Vehicle specification Technical data...
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16 Index Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Checking ...189 Important notes on ...188 Label on the inside of fuel filler flap ...188 Placard on driver's door B-pillar ...193 Tire labeling ...200 Tire load rating ...206 Tire ply composition and material used ...207 Tires ...186, 299 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ...190 Air pressure ...187 Care and maintenance ...197 Cleaning ...198 Direction of rotation, spinning ...197 Important notes on tire inflation pressure ...188 Inflation pressure ...189 Information placard ...193 Inspection ...198 ...
16 Index Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure Checking ...189 Important notes on ...188 Label on the inside of fuel filler flap ...188 Placard on driver's door B-pillar ...193 Tire labeling ...200 Tire load rating ...206 Tire ply composition and material used ...207 Tires ...186, 299 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ...190 Air pressure ...187 Care and maintenance ...197 Cleaning ...198 Direction of rotation, spinning ...197 Important notes on tire inflation pressure ...188 Inflation pressure ...189 Information placard ...193 Inspection ...198 ...
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Index Messages in the multifunction display ...253 Replacing bulbs ...272 Vehicle specification SL 550 ...SL 600 ...SL 63 AMG ...SL 65 AMG ...Vehicle status message memory ...Vehicle tool kit ...Vehicle washing see Vehicle care Vehicle weights see Vehicle specification 296 296 297 298 120 224 ...
Index Messages in the multifunction display ...253 Replacing bulbs ...272 Vehicle specification SL 550 ...SL 600 ...SL 63 AMG ...SL 65 AMG ...Vehicle status message memory ...Vehicle tool kit ...Vehicle washing see Vehicle care Vehicle weights see Vehicle specification 296 296 297 298 120 224 ...
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18 Index Windshield Cleaning wiper blades ...219 Defogging ...153 Washer fluid ...309 Wipers ...95 Windshield wipers Replacing wiper blades ...275 Winter driving Instructions ...208 Snow chains ...208 Tires ...207 Winter tires ...207, 299 Wood trims, cleaning ...221
18 Index Windshield Cleaning wiper blades ...219 Defogging ...153 Washer fluid ...309 Wipers ...95 Windshield wipers Replacing wiper blades ...275 Winter driving Instructions ...208 Snow chains ...208 Tires ...207 Winter tires ...207, 299 Wood trims, cleaning ...221
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...will be glad to inform you have tested these parts to you or others. Optional equipment is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If you of the vehicle, we reserve the right to make an assessment for other agencies should ...operating particular equipment, any equipment details that we urge you will be kept with the vehicle before driving. We are any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will receive comprehensive information on permissible technical modifications and expert installations. If there are unable to demonstrate the proper procedures....
...will be glad to inform you have tested these parts to you or others. Optional equipment is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If you of the vehicle, we reserve the right to make an assessment for other agencies should ...operating particular equipment, any equipment details that we urge you will be kept with the vehicle before driving. We are any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will receive comprehensive information on permissible technical modifications and expert installations. If there are unable to demonstrate the proper procedures....
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... to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more than category (1) has been subject to... occurs first, a reasonable number of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a breakdown. Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in Canada) at regular intervals. The service advisor will be answered by its repair, or ...
... to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if after a reasonable number of repair attempts Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more than category (1) has been subject to... occurs first, a reasonable number of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or malfunction of a breakdown. Roadside Assistance The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in Canada) at regular intervals. The service advisor will be answered by its repair, or ...