2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55AMG inflation pressure

456 IndexM
Main fuse box 412
Maintenance service
Overdue 313
When due 312
Maintenance service indicator 312
Clearing 313
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 312, 441
Malfunction memory 143
Calling up 143
Clearing 144
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 130
Locking the vehicle 376
Lowering load assist 376
Unlocking storage
compartments 375
Unlocking the driver’s door 374
Unlocking the trunk 375
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL
65 AMG 175
Massage function 116Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 186
Maximum inflation pressure 306
Maximum load rating 306
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 306
Memory function 441
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 121
Storing key-dependent settings 158
Menus 136
AUDIO 139
Distronic* 142
NAVI 142
Standard display 139
TEL* 161
Trip computer 159
Vehicle status message memory 143
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 31
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 148
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 225Mirrors 43, 178
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 179
Adjusting interior rear view mirror 43
Auto-dimming rear view mirror 178
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 158
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 121
Misfiring 55
MON 268, 441
Mph or km/h in speedometer 148
Multicontour backrest* 116
Multifunction display 134, 442
Displaying gear range 167
Left display field 25
Right display field 27
Selecting language 149
Standard display 134

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Power train 442
Power window
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 195
Power windows 193
Side windows 193
Synchronizing 195
Problems while driving 55
Production options weight 306
Program mode selector switch 443
Automatic transmission 30, 170
PSI 306
PULSE function (Massage function) 116
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 163
R
Radio
Satellite* 140
Select station 140Radio transmitters
Control and operation 264
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 161
Reading lamp 31
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear luggage compartment 232
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 178, 189
Recommended inflation pressure 306
Redial memory 163
Refuelling 267
Regular checks 269
Regular driving style 220
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 385
Brake lamp bulbs 381
Bulbs 380
Front lamp bulbs 383
Front turn signal bulbs 383
Fuses 412High beam bulbs 383
License plate lamp bulbs 385
Low beam bulbs 383
Rear fog lamp bulb 385
Rear lamp bulbs 381, 385
Rear turn signal bulbs 385
Wiper blades 386
Reset button 25
Resetting
All functions (control system) 145
Fuel consumption statistics 160
Maintenance service indicator
(FSS) 314
Trip odometer 132
Residual heat utilization 190
Restraint systems 62
Airbags 62
Child seat recognition 62
Child seats 62
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 62, 72
Seat belts 62, 69

461 Index
Service System see Vehicle Maintenance
System
Setting 150
Convenience functions 157
Daytime running lamp mode 152
Digital clock 23
Distronic* time interval 216
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 158
Instrument lighting 131
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 155
Key-dependent memory 158
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 152
Locator lighting 153
Lower speed in cruise control 207
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 148
Multifunction display language 149
Night security illumination 154
Radio station 140
Slower speed in cruise control 207Speedometer display mode 148
Suspension tuning 220
Temperature (interior) 185
Temperature indicator 148
Time (control system) 149
Time display mode 151
Tire inflation pressure units 156
Units
Temperature 148
Tire inflation pressure 156
Units in speedometer 148
Vehicle level control 221
Setting current speed
Cruise control 206
Setting last stored speed
Distronic* 215
Setting speed
Cruise control 207
Distronic* 214
Setting the time (hours) 150
Setting the time (minutes) 151Setting to last stored speed
Cruise control 208
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 142, 212
Convenience functions 157
Factory (SmartKey) 96
Resetting all (control system) 145
Selective (SmartKey) 96
Settings menu
Individual vehicle settings 144
Submenus 145
Shifting
Gear selector lever 164
Gear selector lever positions 168
Into optimal gear range (Automatic
transmission) 166
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 116
Side air vents 29
Side marker lamps 381, 384

462 IndexSide windows
Automatic closing 195
Automatic opening 194
Closing 193, 194
Closing fully 195
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 195
Express-close 195
Express-open 194
Opening 193, 194
Opening fully 194
Stopping 195
Synchronizing power windows 195
Sidewall 306
SmartKey 94
Changing the batteries 377
Checking the batteries 97
Closing retractable hardtop 201
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96, 97
Global unlocking 96
Messages in display 357
Opening retractable hardtop 200Positions in starter switch 36
Reprogramming 96
Restoring factory settings 97, 103
Selective setting 96
Starting the engine 48
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking 34
SmartKey positions 36
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 98
Changing the batteries 378
Checking the battery 105
Factory setting 102
Global locking 102, 103
Global unlocking 102
Locking 104
Loss of 106
Messages in display 359
Reprogramming 103
Selective setting 103
Unlocking 35, 99SmartKey with remote control 95
Snow chains 310
Spare fuses 412
Spare fuses see Vehicle tool kit
Spare tire see Spare wheel 388
Spare wheel 372, 373, 393, 427
Inflating tire 397
Tire inflation pressure 397
Speed settings
Cruise control 207
Distronic* 214
Speedometer 25
Setting units 148
Sporty driving style 220
SRS 443
Indicator lamp 332
Standing lamps 123, 381
Replacing bulbs 384
Standing water
Driving instructions 263

464 IndexSwitching on
Front fog lamps 127
Rear fog lamp 127
Switching on headlamps 51
Symbol
Distance warning function* 142, 212
Synchronizing
ESP 341
Power windows 195
Synchronizing time with head unit 149
T
Tachometer 27, 132
Tail lamps 381, 385
Technical data
Electrical system 428
Main dimensions 429
Rims and tires 422
Weights 430
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 438Tele Aid 237
Emergency calls 239
Information 242
Initiating an emergency call
manually 240
Messages in display 364
Roadside Assistance 240
SOS button 31, 240
Tele Aid system 237
Tele Aid System 444
Telephone* 28, 236
Answering a call 162
Dialing 162
Ending a call 163
Hands-free microphone 31
Loading phone book* 163
Messages in display 364
Operating 161
Redialing 163
Telephones and two-way radios 264Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 133
Sensor 31
Setting interior temperature 185
Setting units in display 148
Tires 289
Tightening torque 399, 444
Time
Settings (control system) 149
Time display mode
Setting 151
TIN 307
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 307
Tire and Loading Information 283
Tire and loading terminology 305
Tire care and maintenance 280
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 390
Checking 269, 288, 290
Setting units 156

465 Index
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 280
Tire load rating 307
Tire ply composition and material
used 307
Tire speed rating 261, 297, 307, 444
Tire terminology 305
Tire traction 261
TIREFIT
Instructions for use 388
TIREFIT kit 373, 388
Tires 279
Direction of rotation 282
Driving instructions 259
Messages in display 365
Messages in the display 343, 344
Retreads 279
Rims and tires 422
Rotating 308
Service life 280Temperature 289, 304
Tire pressure monitor warning
lamp* 333
Tread depth 281, 309
Wear pattern 308
Winter 309
Tools 372
Tow-away alarm 90
Arming 90
Disarming 90
Disarming for transport 90
Tow-away alarm switch 30
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 411
Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit
Towing the vehicle 408
Traction 170, 307, 444
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 307
Tread depth 281Treadwear indicators 307
Trip computer 159
Trip odometer 25
Resetting 132
Trunk
Closing the lid 109
Lighting 130
Load assist 235
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 104
Messages in display 371
Opening from inside vehicle 108
Parcel net 231
Trunk lid lock 375
Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Unlocking in an emergency 375
Unlocking separately 98
Trunk lid
Opening 107
Trunk lid emergency release 109

466 IndexTurn signals 23, 52
Additional in mirrors 381
Front bulbs 381
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 381
Turning off the engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 307
Units
Setting speedometer units 148
Setting temperature units 148
Setting tire inflation pressure
units 156
Unlocking 34
Centrally from inside 111
Driver’s door in an emergency 374
Fuel filler flap 267
Storage compartments 231, 375
Trunk 98, 108
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Trunk in an emergency 375
Vehicle in an emergency 374
With the SmartKey 34With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 99
Uphill driving
Cruise control 206
Upholstery
Cleaning 321
Upshifting 166
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 144
Locking 29
Locking in an emergency 376
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 225
Towing 408
Unlocking 29
Unlocking in an emergency 374
Vehicle capacity weight 307
Vehicle care
Cup holder 320
Gear selector lever 320
Hard plastic trim items 320Headliner 320
Leather upholstery 321
Plastic and rubber parts 321
Seat belts 320
Steering wheel 320
Upholstery 321
Wood trims 321
Vehicle level 221, 444
Changing 222
Setting 222
Vehicle level control 444
Vehicle level control switch 30
Vehicle lighting
Checking 269
Vehicle loading terminology 305
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 307
Vehicle status messages 335
Vehicle tool kit 372
Ventilation and residual heat 190
VIN (vehicle identification number) 418,
444
Voice control system* 23, 444
Hands-free microphone 31