2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 windows

415 Index
N
Navigation system
Operating 134
Night security illumination 143
O
Octane number 401
Odometer, main 23
Oil
Adding 257
Consumption 255
Filler neck 257
Oil level
Checking 252
One-touch gearshifting 156
Canceling gear range limit 156
Downshifting 156
Upshifting 156Opening
Doors from the inside 99
Fuel filler flap 250
Hood 253
Luggage cover 185
Retractable hardtop (SmartKey) 188
Retractable hardtop (switch) 185
Side windows 182
Storage compartment in the
armrest 216
Storage compartment in the center
console 216
Sunshade 192
Trunk from inside vehicle 100
Trunk lid 99
Windows 181
Operating
CD player 134
Navigation system 134
Radio 133
Telephone* 152
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 125, 400P
Panic alarm 74
Panic button on SmartKey 74
Panorama roof*
Sunshade 191
Sunshade closing 192
Sunshade opening 192
Parcel net in passenger footwell 217
Parcel net in trunk 217
Parctronic* deactivation switch 26
Parking 242
Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 210
Parking brake
Engaging 52
Releasing 45
Parking brake pedal 21
Parking lamps 332
Replacing the bulbs 335
Switching on 117
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 115, 149,
167

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

420 Index
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

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

424 IndexVIN (vehicle identification number) 374,
402
Voice control system* 21, 402
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 204
Distronic* 198
Drivers seat belts 65
Warranty coverage 373
Washing the vehicle 276
Wear pattern (tires) 267
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque 356
Wheel change 350
Tightening torque 356
Wheel wrench 324
Wind screen 190, 402
Installing 190
Removing 191Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Refilling washer fluid 261
Washer fluid 48, 261
Washer system 261
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 393
Windshield washer fluid 48
Filler neck 261
Messages in display 322
Mixing ratio 393
Refilling 261
Windshield wipers 21, 47, 168
Fast wiper speed 48
Intermittent wiping 48
Replacing wiper blades 337
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 48
Winter driving
Snow chains 269
Tires 268
Winter driving instructions 245Winter tires 268
Wood trims
Cleaning 280
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 324
X
Xenon headlamps 402