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419 Index
Manual shift program mode
(SL 55 AMG Kompressor) 165
Manual shifting 159
One-touch gearshifting 159
Program mode selector switch 164
Selector lever position 158
Starting the engine 43
Winter program mode 164
B
BabySmartTM
Airbag deactivation system 67
Compatible child seats 411
Self-test 68
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
system 411
Backrest
Folding forward 236
Folding rearward 238
BAS 76, 411
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 355, 356
Check lamp 90, 94
Checking 91, 96Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 355, 356
Checking 91, 96
Batteries, vehicle
Charging 377
Disconnecting 376
Messages in display 320, 324, 325
Reconnecting 377
Removing 377
Service 375
Battery discharged
Jump starting 378
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 411
Block heater* 296
Blocking
Rear window operation 72
Brake assist system (BAS) 411
Brake fluid 279, 328
Brake pads
Message in display 326
Brakes
Warning lamp 312
Break-in period 266Bulbs, replacing
Additional turn signals 359
Fog lamps 359
Front lamps 359, 361
High beam 359
High beam bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps
only) 362
High beam bulb (Halogen headlamps
only) 362
High mounted brake lamp 360
License plate lamps 360, 363
Low beam 359
Parking lamps 360, 362
Side marker lamps 359, 363
Standing lamps 360, 362
Tail lamp 360
Tail lamp assemblies 363
Turn signal lamp 359
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429 Index
M
Main Dimensions 398
Maintenance 12
Malfunction
Displaying 137
Malfunction memory 137
Calling up 137
Clearing 138
MANUAL
Shift program mode
(SL 55 AMG Kompressor) 165
Manual headlamp mode 120
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 357
Interior lighting control 125
Locking the trunk 105
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof* 358
Unlocking the driver’s door 353
Unlocking the transmission lever 357
Unlocking the trunk lid 354
Massage function 113
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 190
Mechanical key 353Memory function 116, 413
Recalling positions from
memory 117
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 118
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 117
Menus 132
AUDIO 134
Control system 413
Distronic* 136, 217
In control system 132, 133
Malfunction memory 137
Settings menu 138
Standard display 134
Submenus 131
TEL* 155
Trip computer 153
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 141
Minispare wheel
Mounting 373Mirrors
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 168
Automatic antiglare* for inside
mirror 168
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 152, 169
Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 118
MON 279
MON (Motor Octane Number) 413
Mph or km/h in speedometer 141
Multicontour seat* 111
Multifunction display 129, 414
Selecting language 142
Standard display 133
Multifunction display messages
ABS 319
Batteries 320, 324, 325
Brake fluid 328
Brake pads 326
Check engine 313
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433 Index
Removing
Ski sack 236
Vehicle battery 377
Wheel 372
Wiper blades 365
removing and installing
Front seat head restraints 109
Replacing
Bulbs 359
Front lamp bulbs 361
Front turn signal lamp bulb 362
Fuses 385
License plate lamp bulbs 363
Parking and standing lamp bulb 362
Rear lamp bulbs 360, 363
Side marker lamp bulb 363
Wiper blades 364
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reprogramming
integrated remote control 263
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 138Resetting
All functions (control system) 138
All functions of a submenu 139
Fuel consumption 154
Service indicator (FSS) 298, 300,
301
Trip odometer 127
Residual heat utilization 182, 194
Residual ventilation 182, 194
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 194
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 65
Rims and Tires 394
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid* 250
Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 261
RON (Research Octane Number) 279,
414
Roof rack* 233
Rotating wheels 293
Rubber parts
Cleaning 308S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 74
Saving current speed 212
SBC 79
SBC brake system 415
Activation 80
Deactivation 81
Driving hints 81
Messages in display 326, 327
Self-check 81
Warning lamp 79
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 366
Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belts 62
Cleaning 307
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 63
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 315
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437 Index
Submenus
Convenience 150
For settings 131
In control system 133
Instrument cluster 141, 143
Lighting 146
Resetting functions in Control
system 139
Selecting 139
Settings menu 139
Vehicle 149
Sun visors 170
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 415
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 226
For sporty driving style 226
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 149
Engine 52
ESP 78
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 52
Seat heating* 114Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 149
ESP 79
Front fog lamps 122
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 47
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Seat heating* 114
Windshield wipers 48
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 136
Synchronizing
ESP 323
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 209
Power windows 200
Sliding/pop-up roof* 204
Time 144
T
Tachometer 128
Displaying gear range 160
Overspeed range 128
Tail lamps 360, 363
Tar stains 303Tele Aid
Messages in display 345, 346
Tele Aid System 415
Tele Aid* 250
Emergency calls 252
Information 255
Initiating an emergency call
manually 253
Remote door unlock 257
Roadside Assistance 254
SOS button 253
Stolen vehicle tracking services 258
System self-check 251
Tele Aid System 250
Upgrade signals 256
Telematics* 415
Telephone* 24, 249
Answering a call 156
Dialing a number from the phone
book 156
Ending a call 156
Loading phone book* 156
Messages in the display 346
Operating 155
Redialing 157
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438 IndexTemperature
Display mode 141
Sensor 27
Setting interior temperature 178,
188
Setting units in display 141
Tires 291
The coolant level is correct if the
level 286
Tie-down rings (trunk) 241
Tightening torque 374, 415
Time
Setting hours 144
Setting minutes 144, 145
Tire inflation pressure 368
Setting units 143
Tire speed rating 415
Tire traction 272
TIREFIT 350
TIREFIT kit
Preparing TIREFIT 367
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 366
TIREFIT kit 366Tires 408
Driving instructions 270
Messages in display 342
Messages in the display 340, 341
Retreads 289
Service life 290
Temperature 291
Tread depth 295
Wear pattern 293
Winter 295
Tires and wheels
Tire inflation pressure 290
Tools 352
Tow-away alarm 85
Arming 85
Disarming 85
Disarming for transport 85
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 384
Towing the vehicle 381
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 258
Traction 164, 415
Transmission fluid level 285
Tread depth (tires 295
Trip computer 153Trip odometer
Resetting 127
Trunk
Closing the lid 99
Lamp 125
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 96
Message in display 347
Opening 97
Opening from inside vehicle 98
Opening from the inside 99
Separately locking 105
Tie-down rings 241
Trunk lid 99
Trunk lid emergency release 104
Unlocking and opening with
KEYLESS-GO* 95
Unlocking and opening with
SmartKey 90
Unlocking in an emergency 354
Trunk lid
Closing 99
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 359
Front bulbs 359
Turning off
Engine 52