2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55AMG service

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

458 IndexOperating
CD player 141
Navigation system 142
Radio 140
Telephone* 161
Overhead control panel 31
Overspeed range 132, 442
P
Panic alarm 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Panorama roof*
Sunshade 203
Sunshade closing 204
Sunshade opening 204
Parcel net in passenger footwell 231
Parcel net in trunk 231
Parktronic* deactivation switch 30
Parking 259
Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 223
Parking brake
Engaging 57
Releasing 50
Parking brake pedal 23Parking lamps 381
Replacing the bulbs 384
Switching on 123
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 121, 158,
179
Parktronic* 30, 223, 442
Activating 226
Cleaning system sensors 318
Deactivating 226
Malfunctioning 227
Minimum distance 225
Range 224
Rear sensors 225
System sensors 318
Warning indicators 23, 225
Parts service 416
Passenger side
Front airbag 68
Head-thorax airbag 69
Parcel net in footwell 231Pedals 255
Phone book* 162
Loading 163
Quick search 163
Phone number*
Dialing 162
Redialing 163
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 321
Poly-V-belt drive 442
Layout 419
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 294
Power assistance 256
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 41
Adjusting head restraint height 41
Adjusting head restraint tilt 41
Adjusting seat cushion depth 41
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 41
Adjusting seat height 41

459 Index
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

460 IndexResume function
Cruise control 208
Distronic* 215
Retractable hardtop 443
Closing (SmartKey) 201
Closing (switch) 198
Convenience feature 201
Locking after raising/lowering 199
Message in display 357
Opening (SmartKey) 200
Opening (switch) 197
Problems when operating 201
Summer opening feature 200
Rim 306
Roll bar 73, 443
Lowering 74
Messages in display 364
Raising 73
Warning lamp 27
Roll bar buttons 30RON 268, 443
Roof see Retractable hardtop
Rubber parts
Cleaning 321
S
Satellite-radio* 140
SBC brake system 79, 85, 443
Activation 86
Deactivation 87
Driving hints 87
Messages in display 347, 348
Self-check 86
Warning lamp 85
Seat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 45, 62, 69
Cleaning 320
Messages in display 364
Telltale 332
Seat heating
Switching off 117
Switching on 117Seat ventilation*
Switching off 119
Switching on 119
Seating capacity 284
Seats
Adjusting height 40
Adjusting lumbar support 116
Adjusting shoulder support 116
Easy entry/exit feature 113
Heating 117
Massage function 116
Moving 115
Service
Basic service (Service A) 312
Batteries 401
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator 313
Extended service (Service B) 312
Types 312
Service life (tires) 280

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

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

Service and Literature
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For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
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Title illustration no. P00.01-2257-31
Press time May 7, 2004 GSP/TIP Printed in Germany
Warning
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.