2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 synchronizing

Contents
Control system .................................. 127
Multifunction display .................... 127
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 128
Menus .......................................... 130
Standard display menu ................ 132
AUDIO menu ................................ 132
NAVI menu ................................... 134
Distronic* menu........................... 135
Malfunction memory menu .......... 136
Settings menu .............................. 137
Trip computer menu..................... 150
TEL menu* ................................... 152
Automatic transmission ..................... 155
One-touch gearshifting................. 156
Gear ranges ................................. 157
Gear selector lever position ......... 158
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) SL 55 AMG ............... 160
Program mode selector switch..... 161
Accelerator position ..................... 162
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG 163
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 165Good 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
Opening and closing the windows. 181
Synchronizing power windows ...... 183Retractable hardtop ........................... 184
Opening and closing the
retractable hardtop ....................... 184
Driving systems .................................. 193
Cruise control ............................... 193
Distronic* ..................................... 196
Active Body Control (ABC) ............ 207
Parktronic* (Parking assist) .......... 210
Useful features ................................... 214
Storage compartments ................. 214
Ashtray ......................................... 219
Cigarette lighter............................ 219
Heated steering wheel*
(SL 500, SL 600)........................... 220
Load assist in the trunk ................ 221
Electrical outlet............................. 222
Telephone* ................................... 222
Tele Aid......................................... 223
Garage door opener ...................... 231

183 Controls in detail
Power windows
Stopping windows
Press or pull the respective switch
again.
Closing the windows with the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Press and hold lock button at door
(page 55) until the side windows are
closed.
Synchronizing power windows
The power window must be resynchro-
nized each time

after the battery has been disconnect-
ed


if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close)
Synchronizing the power windows

Switch on ignition.

Pull the power window switches until
the side windows are closed.
Hold the switches for approximately
one second.
The power windows are synchronized.
Warning!
G
When closing the windows make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
The windows will not automatically re-open
if blocked during convenience closing.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:

Release the lock button.


Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows open for as long as
the door handle is held but the door not
opened.

410 IndexEngine oil 255, 388
Adding 257
Additives 388
Checking level 255
Consumption 255
Display messages 307
Filler neck 257
Messages in display 256
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 75, 78, 398
Control switch 26
Switching off 79
Switching on 80
Synchronizing 295
Warning lamp 78
ESP/ABS warning lamp 23
ETD see Emergency Tensioning Device
Express-close front side windows 182
Express-open front side windows 182F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 140
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 195
First aid kit 323
Flat tire 339
Spare wheel 350
TIREFIT kit 340, 345
Flexible Service System (FSS) 271
Fluid level 258
Fog lamp, rear 120, 332
Replacing bulb 335
Fog lamps, front 120
Replacing bulbs 332
Front airbags 64
Front lamps 332
Replacing bulbs 334
FSS (Flexible Service System) 271, 399Fuel 250
Additives 390
Fuel reserve warning lamp 23, 287
Gasoline additives 390
Premium unleaded gasoline 251,
387, 389
Requirements 389
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 150
Since reset 151
Fuel filler flap 250
Locking 250
Opening 250
Unlocking 250
Fuel requirements 389
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 309
Fuel tank
Filler flap 250
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities 386
Functions (control system) 128

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

419 Index
Setting current speed
Cruise control 194
Setting last stored speed
Distronic* 202
Setting speed
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 201
Setting to last stored speed
Cruise control 195
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 135, 199
Convenience functions 148
Factory (SmartKey) 91
Resetting all (control system) 137
Selective (SmartKey) 91
Settings menu
Individual vehicle settings 137
Submenus 138
Shifting
Gear selector lever position 158Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 156
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 109
Side air vents 25
Side marker lamps 332, 335
Side windows
Automatic closing 182
Automatic opening 182
Closing 181, 182
Closing fully 182
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 183
Express-close 182
Express-open 182
Opening 181, 182
Opening fully 182
Stopping 183
Synchronizing power windows 183
SL 55 AMG Kompressor
MANUAL shift program mode 163SmartKey 90
Changing the batteries 328
Checking the batteries 92
Closing retractable hardtop 189
Factory setting 91
Global locking 91
Global unlocking 91
Messages in display 309
Opening retractable hardtop 188
Positions in starter switch 31
Reprogramming 91
Restoring factory settings 92, 96
Selective setting 91
Starting the engine 43
Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking 30
SmartKey positions 31
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 93
Changing the batteries 329
Checking the battery 98
Factory setting 96

421 Index
Unlocking storage
compartments 217, 326
Ventilated compartments 180
Submenus 131
Convenience 148
Instrument cluster 140
Lighting 142
Resetting functions 138
Selecting 138
Settings menus 138
Vehicle 145
Summer opening feature 188
Sun blind see Sunshade
Sun visors 169
Sunshade 191
Closing 192
Opening 192
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 208
For sporty driving style 208
Setting 207Switching off
ABC 26
Switching on
ABC 26
Front fog lamps 120
Rear fog lamp 120
Switching on headlamps 46
Symbol
Distance warning function* 135, 199
Synchronizing
ESP 295
Power windows 183
T
Tachometer 23, 125
Displaying gear range 157
Tail lamps 332, 335
Technical data
Electrical system 383
Main dimensions 384
Rims and tires 378Weights 385
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 393
Tele Aid 223
Emergency calls 225
Information 228
Initiating an emergency call
manually 226
Messages in display 316
Roadside Assistance 227
SOS button 27, 226
Tele Aid system 223
Tele Aid System 401
Telephone* 24, 222
Answering a call 153
Dialing 153
Ending a call 154
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 154
Messages in display 317
Operating 152
Redialing 154
Signal strength 153