2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 sensor

321 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left display
Right display
Possible cause
Possible solution
H
Reactivate
tire press. monit
.
The tire inflation pressure monitor*
is deactivated.

Activate the tire inflation pressure monitor*
(page 266).
Tire press.
monitor
currently
inactive
The tire inflation pressure monitor*
is temporarily unable to monitor the
tire pressure due to:

the presence of several wheel
sensors in the vehicle


excessive wheel sensor temper-
atures


a nearby radio interference
source


unrecognized wheel sensors
mounted

Remove any additional wheel sensors from
the vehicle, e.g. when transporting a new set
of tires.
As soon as the causes of the malfunction have
been removed, the tire pressure monitor auto-
matically becomes active again.
Warning!
G
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects
the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You
may lose control of the vehicle.
Continued driving with a flat tire will cause
excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire.

397 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
ABC
(A
ctive B
ody C
ontrol)
Active, computer-controlled system
that hydraulically adjusts the suspen-
sion at all four wheels in response to
various driving situations.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The alignment
bolt, or centering bolt, is an aid used
when changing a tire to align the wheel
with the wheel hub.BabySmart
TM1
airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp 7 on the glove box comes on).
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for availability.
BabySmart
TM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed.BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
1BabySmart
TM
is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.

404 IndexAir conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 179
Turning on 179
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pump, electric 324
Turning on 355
Air recirculation mode 175
Air volume adjustment 173
AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 290
Airbags 59
Children 60
Front 64
Head-thorax 64, 65
Kneebag 64
Passenger 64
Alarm
Audible 74, 85
Canceling 86
Visual 85
Alignment bolt 397
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 353Anticorrosion/antifreeze 387, 392
Anti-theft alarm system 85
Arming 85
Canceling the alarm 86
Disarming 86
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system 84
Tow-away alarm 86
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment 215
Ashtray 25, 219
At the gas station 250
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 258
Automatic climate control 25, 170
Center air vents 25
Deactivating 179
Residual heat utilization 178
Side air vents 25
Temperature sensor 27Automatic transmission 155
Accelerator position 162
Comfort program mode 161
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 165
Gear range 157
Gear selector lever 26
Gear selector lever position 155, 158
Gear shifting malfunctions 165
Kickdown 162
Manual shift program mode
(SL 55 AMG Kompressor) 163
Manual shifting 156
One-touch gearshifting 156
Program mode selector switch 26,
161
Transmission fluid 258
B
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 72, 397
BabySmartTM compatible child
seats 397

408 Index
Engine with the SmartKey 53
ESP 79
Exterior lamps 117
Hazard warning flasher 121
Headlamps 52, 117
Immobilizer 84
Interior light delayed switch-off 145
Parktronic* 212
Rear window defroster 177
Residual heat 178
Seat heating 110, 111
Seat ventilation* 113
Tow-away alarm 87
Deep water see Standing water
Defrosting 175
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lamps 143
Interior lighting 145
Digital clock 21
Direction of rotation (tires) 263Displays
Distronic* 198
Messages 256, 306
Parktronic* 211
Service indicator 271
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 152
Distance warning function* 204
Activating 204
Deactivating 204
Intermittent warning sound 204
Symbol 135, 199
Distance warning function* switch 26
Distronic indicator lamp* 23
Distronic* 196, 398
"Resume" function 202
Activating 200
Calling up settings 135, 199
Cleaning system sensors 277
Cruise control lever 200Deactivating 202
Deceleration 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

412 IndexI
Identification labels 374
Ignition 31, 33
Switching on 31
Immobilizer 84
Activating 53, 84
Deactivating 84
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 70
Instrument cluster 22, 124, 399
Select language 141
Instrument lighting 124
Interior lighting 122
Automatic control 122
Delayed switch-off 145
Interior lighting control 27
Manual operation 123
Intermittent wiping 48J
Jack 324
K
Key, Mechanical 325
Key-dependent memory 149
KEYLESS-GO* 399
Closing power window with 183
Closing windows with 183
Important notes 94
Key positions 32
Starting the engine 44
Turning off the engine 54
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 25, 33,
44
Keys
Loss of 93
Kickdown 162, 399
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 141
Kneebag 64L
Labels, identification 374
Lamp bulbs, exterior 331
Lamps, exterior
Delayed switch-off 143
Exterior lamp switch 21, 46
Front 332
Headlamps 276
Light sensor 313
Replacing bulbs for rear 332, 335
Switching off 117
Switching on 117
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 23, 283
ABS/ESP 282
AIRBAG OFF 290
Airbag Off 64
Brakes 284
CHECK ENGINE 285

413 Index
Coolant 286
DTR* 198
Engine diagnostics 285
ESP 78
Fuel reserve 287
SBC 81
Seat belts 289
Service indicator 271
SRS 59, 289
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 141
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 280
License plate lamps 142, 332
Replacing bulbs 336
Light sensor 313
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Instruments 124
Interior 122
Settings (control system) 142
Trunk 123Limiting the gear range 157
Limp Home Mode 165
Load assist 221
Lowering manually 327
Lock buttons 30
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 55
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 98
Locking 51
Automatic while driving 105
Centrally from inside 105
Fuel filler flap 250
Global (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 96
Global (SmartKey) 91
Storage compartments 216
Trunk separately 103
Vehicle in an emergency 327
Low beam headlamps 117, 332
Replacing bulbs 334
Lowering
Load assist manually 327
Roll bar 70
Luggage compartment, rear 218Luggage cover 185
Messages in display 322
Opening/closing 185
Lumbar support adjustment 108
M
Main fuse box 369
Maintenance 271
Malfunction memory 136
Calling up 136
Clearing 136
MANUAL
Shift program mode
(SL 55 AMG Kompressor) 163
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 123
Locking the vehicle 327
Lowering load assist 327
Unlocking storage
compartments 326
Unlocking the driver’s door 325
Unlocking the trunk 326
Massage function 110

416 IndexParktronic* 26, 210, 400
Activating 212
Cleaning system sensors 277
Deactivating 212
Malfunctioning 213
Minimum distance 211
Range 211
Rear sensors 211
System sensors 277
Warning indicators 21, 211
Passenger side
Front airbag 64
Head-thorax airbag 65
Parcel net in footwell 217
Pedals 239
Phone book* 153
Loading 154
Quick search 154
Phone number*
Dialing 153
Redialing 154Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 280
Poly-V-belt drive 400
Layout 375
Power assistance 240
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion depth 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Power train 400
Power window
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 183
Power windows 181
Side windows 181
Synchronizing 183
Problems while driving 49
Program mode selector switch 400
Automatic transmission 26, 161
PULSE function (Massage function) 110Q
Quick search
Phone book* 154
R
Radio
Satellite* 133
Select station 133
Station search 133
Station selection setting 146
Radio transmitters
Control and operation 247
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 152
Reading lamp 27
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear luggage compartment 218
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 169, 177
Redial memory 154
Refuelling 250

422 IndexTelephones and two-way radios 247
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 126
Sensor 27
Setting interior temperature 172
Setting units in display 140
Tires 264
Tightening torque 356, 401
Time display mode
Setting 140
Tire inflation pressure 343, 347
Checking 252, 263
Setting units 147
Tire speed rating 244, 401
Tire traction 244
TIREFIT kit 324, 340, 345
TIREFIT kit 1
Instructions for use 340
TIREFIT kit 2
Instructions for use 345Tires 262, 394
Direction of rotation 263
Driving instructions 243
Messages in display 317
Retreads 262
Rims and tires 378
Rotating 267
Service life 263
Temperature 264, 395
Tread depth 268
Wear pattern 267
Winter 268
Tools 323
Tow-away alarm 87
Arming 87
Disarming 87
Disarming for transport 87
Tow-away alarm switch 26
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 368Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit
Towing the vehicle 365
Traction 162, 402
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Trip computer 150
Trip odometer 23
Resetting 125
Trunk
Closing the lid 102
Lighting 123
Load assist 221
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 98
Locking separately 103
Messages in display 322
Opening from inside vehicle 100
Parcel net 217
Trunk lid lock 326
Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 97
Unlocking in an emergency 326
Unlocking separately 92