2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 Page 150

23 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Parking brake pedal
51
2
Hood lock release
272
3
Parking brake release han-
dle
59
4
Door control panel
32
5
Exterior lamp switch
53, 123
6
Headlamp washer button
177
7
Combination switch

Turn signals


Windshield wipers


High beam
53
54
129
Item
Page
8
Steering wheel gearshift
control
(SL 55 AMG, SL 65 AMG,
and vehicles with
Sport Package* only)
170
9
Cruise control lever

Cruise control


Distronic*
204
207
a
Instrument cluster
24, 132
b
Multifunction steering
wheel
28, 136
c
Lever for voice control sys-
tem*, see separate
operating instructions
d
Front Parktronic* warning
indicator
225
Item
Page
e
Digital clock
150
f
Overhead control panel
31
g
Interior storage compart-
ments (locking/unlocking)
230
h
7 indicator lamp
78
j
Glove box
228
k
Center console
29, 30
l
Starter switch
38
m
Horn
n
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
Heated steering wheel*
42
235

146 Controls in detailControl systemSettings menu
In the
Settings
menu there are two func-
tions:


The function
Reset
, with which you can
reset all the settings to those set at the
factory.


A collection of submenus with which
you can make individual settings for
your vehicle.

Press button è or ÿ repeatedly
until the
Settings...
menu appears in
the left multifunction display.The following settings and submenus are
available:Resetting all settings
You can reset all the functions of all sub-
menus to the factory settings.

Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster for approximately
3 seconds.
In the right multifunction display you
will see the request to press the reset
button again to confirm.

Press the reset button again.
The functions of all the submenus will
reset to factory settings.
Function
Page
Resetting all settings
146
Submenus in the Settings menu
147
Resetting the functions of a sub-
menu
147
Instrument cluster submenu
149
Time submenu
150
Lighting submenu
152
Vehicle submenu
155
Convenience submenu
156
iThe settings you have changed will not
be reset unless you confirm the action
by pressing the reset button a second
time.

149 Controls in detail
Control system
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the
Inst. cluster
submenu via
the
Settings
menu. Use the
Inst. clus-
ter
submenu to change the instrument
cluster display settings. The following
functions are available:Selecting standard display

Move the selection marker with button
æ or ç to the
Inst. cluster

submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see this message in the left
multifunction display:
Select display
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ or ç to select the de-
sired setting.
The selected option appears in the left
multifunction display.
The option not selected will appear in
the right multifunction display when
scrolling through the standard display
(page 140).Selecting speedometer display mode

Move the selection marker with button
æ or ç to the
Inst. cluster

submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until you see this message in the left
multifunction display: Digital speedometer
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ or ç to set the speed-
ometer units to
Kilometres
or
Miles
.
Function
Page
Selecting standard display
149
Selecting speedometer display
mode
149
Selecting language
150

150 Controls in detailControl systemSelecting language
Move the selection marker with button
æ or ç to the
Inst. cluster

submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message
Text
appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ or ç to select the
language to be used for the
multifunction display messages. Available languages:


German (
Deutsch
)


English (
English
)


French (
français
)


Italian (
italiano
)


Spanish (
Español
)


Dutch (
Nederlands
)


Swedish (
Svenska
)


Danish (
Dansk
)


Turkish (
Turkçe
)


Portuguese (
Português
)Time submenu
Access the
Time
submenu via the
Settings

menu. Use the
Time
submenu to change
the time and date settings. The following
functions are available:
Synchronizing time with head unit

Move the selection marker with the
æ or ç button to the
Time

submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message
Time sync. with
head unit
appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Function
Page
Synchronizing time with head
unit
150
Setting the time (hours)
151
Setting the time (minutes)
151

151 Controls in detail
Control system

Press æ or ç enable or disable
this feature.
When you set this feature to
On, the time
displayed in the multifunction display is
automatically synchronized with the time
of the COMAND system.Setting the time (hours)
This function is only available if the func-
tion
Time sync. with head unit

(
page 150) has been set to
Off
. The time
is then not set automatically by the
COMAND and must be set manually if re-
quired.

Move the selection marker with the
æ or ç button to the
Time

submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message
Set time Hours

appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the hour
setting.

Press button æ or ç to set the
hour. Setting the time (minutes)
This function is only available if the func-
tion
Time sync. with head unit

(
page 150) has been set to
Off
. The time
is then not set automatically by the
COMAND and must be set manually if re-
quired.

Move the selection marker with the
æ or ç button to the
Time

submenu.

Press button j or k repeatedly
until the message
Set time Minutes

appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the minute
setting.

Press button æ or ç to set the
hour.
iFor information on setting the time, re-
fer to the separate COMAND operating
instructions.

256 OperationIn the “Operation” section you will find de-
tailed information on operating, maintain-
ing and caring for your vehicle. The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more satis-
fied you will be with its performance later
on.

Drive your vehicle during the first
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.


During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive en-
gine speeds (no more than
2/3 of max-
imum rpm in each gear).


Avoid accelerating by kickdown.


Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the gear selector lever.


Select positions3, 2 or1 only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).


Select C as the preferred shift program
(page 163) for the first 1 000 miles
(1500 km).After 1000 miles (1500 km), you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine
speeds to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions, as may apply
to your vehicle type, also apply when driv-
ing the first 1000 miles (1500 km) after
the engine or the rear differential has been
replaced.
!Additional instructions for AMG vehi-
cles:

During the first 1000 miles
(1500 km), do not exceed a speed
of 85 mph (140 km/h).


During this period, avoid engine
speeds above 4500 rpm
(SL 55 AMG) or 4000 rpm
(SL 65 AMG) in each gear.
iAlways obey applicable speed limits.

288 OperationTires and wheelsStep 2
Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
Step 3

Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kilo-
grams or XXX lbs.Step 4

The resulting figure equals the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lbs. passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
Step 5

Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in step 4.Step 6 (if applicable)

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be trans-
ferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces
the available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle (
page 290).
The following table shows examples on
how to calculate total and cargo load
capacities with varying seating configura-
tions and number and size of occupants.
The following examples use a load limit
of 1500 lbs. This is for illustration
purposes only. Make sure you are using
the actual load limit for your vehicle stated
on the vehicle’s placard (
page 286).


313 Operation
Tires and wheels
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
A tire information system that provides
consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction,
temperature and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers using
government testing procedures. The
ratings are molded into the sidewall of the
tire.
Vehicle capacity weight
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lbs) times the vehicle's
designated seating capacity.
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
Load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each axle its
share of the maximum loaded vehicle
weight and dividing it by two.
Rotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 284).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer's recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 284).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.
Warning!
G
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.