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414 IndexMaximum cooling MAXCOOL 174
Memory function 399
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 115
Storing key-dependent settings 149
Menus 128
AUDIO 132
Distronic* 135
Malfunction memory 136
NAVI 134
Standard display 132
TEL* 152
Trip computer 150
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 141
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 211
Mirrors 38, 166
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 167
Adjusting interior rear view mirror 38
Automatic antiglare for interior rear
view mirror 166Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 149
Exterior rear view mirrors 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 115
Misfiring 49
MON 251, 399
Mph or km/h in speedometer 141
Multicontour backrest* 109
Multifunction display 127, 400
Left display field 23
Right display field 23
Selecting language 141
Standard display 127
Multifunction display messages
ABC 292
ABS 293
Battery 297, 298
Brake pads 298
Brake system 302
CHECK ENGINE 303Coolant 304
Coolant level 303, 305
Display malfunction 306
Doors 306
Easy-entry/exit feature 306
Fuel reserve tank 309
Hood 309
Luggage cover 322
Retractable hardtop 309
Roll bar 316
SBC brake system 299, 300
Seat belts 316
SmartKey 309
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 311
Tele Aid 316
Telephone* 317
Tires 317
Trunk 322
Washer fluid 322
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 128,
400
Buttons 128
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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
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Global locking 96
Global unlocking 96
Locking 98
Loss of 98
Messages in display 311
Reprogramming 96
Selective setting 96
Unlocking 32, 93
SmartKey with remote control 90
Snow chains 269
Spare fuses 369
Spare fuses see Vehicle tool kit
Spare parts service 372
Spare tire see Spare wheel 339
Spare wheel 323, 324, 350, 382
Inflating tire 354
Tire inflation pressure 354
Speed settings
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 202Speedometer 23
Setting units 141
Sporty driving style 208
SRS 401
Indicator lamp 289
Standing lamps 117, 332
Replacing bulbs 335
Standing water
Driving instructions 246
Starter battery 260, 358
Starter switch 21, 31
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine
With the SmartKey 43
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 44
Steering column
In/out adjustment 37
Length adjustment 37
Up/down adjustment 37Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 279
Heating* 220
Height adjustment 37
Steering wheel adjustment lever 21
Stopping
Windows 183
Storage compartments 214
Armrest 215
Cup holder 214
Glove box 214
In door 215
In rear 216
Locking compartments
separately 216
Locking storage compartments 216
Rear 216
Storage tray 216
Unlocking compartments
separately 217