2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55AMG window

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

463 Index
Starter battery 277, 401
Starter switch 23, 36
Starter switch positions 36
SmartKey 36
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 37
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 36
Starting the engine
With the SmartKey 48
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 49
Steering column
In/out adjustment 42
Length adjustment 42
Up/down adjustment 42
Steering wheel
Adjusting 42
Buttons 28
Cleaning 320
Heating* 234
Height adjustment 42Steering wheel adjustment lever 23
Steering wheel gearshift control 172
Vehicles with Sport Package*172
SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG 174
Stopping
Windows 195
Storage compartments 228
Armrest 229
Cup holder 228
Glove box 228
In door 229
In rear 230
Locking compartments
separately 230
Locking storage compartments 230
Rear 230
Storage tray 230
Unlocking compartments
separately 231
Unlocking storage
compartments 231, 375
Ventilated compartments 192Storing tires 281
Submenus 138
Convenience 157
Instrument cluster 148, 149
Lighting 152
Resetting functions 146
Selecting 145
Settings menus 145
Time 149
Vehicle 156
Summer opening feature 200
Sun blind see Sunshade
Sun visors 180
Sunshade 203
Closing 204
Opening 204
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 220
For sporty driving style 220
Setting 220

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

467 Index
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 216
Distronic* 211
Drivers seat belts 69
Warranty coverage 417
Washing the vehicle 317
Wear pattern (tires) 308
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque 399
Wheel change 393
Tightening torque 399
Wheel wrench 373
Wheels
Tires and wheels 279
Wind screen 202, 444
Installing 202
Removing 203Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting 187
Refilling washer fluid 278
Washer fluid 54, 278
Washer system 278
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 438
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system 269
Windshield washer fluid 54
Filler neck 278
Messages in display 371
Mixing ratio 438
Refilling 278
Windshield wipers 23, 53
Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 53
Replacing wiper blades 386
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 54Winter driving
Snow chains 310
Tires 309
Winter driving instructions 262
Winter tires 309
Wood trims
Cleaning 321
Wrench, wheel (vehicle tool kit) 373
X
Xenon headlamps 444