2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55AMG airbag off

461 Index
A
ABC 219, 453
Messages in display 347
Oil level 277
ABS 83, 453
Indicator lamp 27, 333
Messages in the multifunction
display 349
Warning lamp 25, 332
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 166
Accessory weight 310
Accident 57
Active Body Control see ABC
Air conditioning system see Automatic cli-
mate control system
Air distribution 184, 185
Air pressure 310
Tire inflation pressure 291
Air pump 384, 408
Air recirculation mode 187
Air vents 181
Air volume 184, 186
AIRBAG OFF
Warning lamp 344Airbags 65
Children 66
Front 70
Head-thorax 70, 71
Knee bag 70
Passenger 70
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 407, 453
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 446, 451
Antiglare, Interior rear view mirror 177
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems
Anti-theft alarm system 91
Immobilizer 91
Tow-away alarm 93
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 229
Ashtray 29, 233
Aspect ratio 310
ATF 277
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirrors 177
Automatic central locking 112
Control system 155Automatic climate control system 180
Air conditioning, Cooling 189
Air conditioning refrigerant 447
Air distribution 184, 185
Air recirculation mode 187
Air vents 181
Air volume 184, 186
Control panel 181
Deactivating system 183
Defrosting 179, 186
Residual heat utilization 190
Temperature 184
Temperature sensor 31
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 130
Automatic locking when driving 112
Automatic shift program 168

466 IndexEngine oil 274, 447
Adding 276, 445
Additives 447
Checking level 274
Consumption 274
Filler neck 276
Messages in the multifunction
display 275, 369
Recommended engine oils and
filters 447
ESP
®
82, 85, 455
Switch 30
Switching off 86
Switching on 87
Synchronizing 354
Warning lamp 25, 332
ETD 74, 455
Safety guidelines 69
Warning and indictor lamps 341
Exterior lamp switch 123
Exterior rear view mirrors 44, 177
F
Filler neck, Engine oil 276
First aid kit 383Flat tire 399
Preparing the vehicle 399
Spare wheel 383, 404
TIREFIT kit 384, 399
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
Automatic climate control
system 445
Automatic transmission 277, 445
Brake system 271, 445, 447
Capacities 445
Engine coolant 278, 445, 450
Engine oil 274, 445, 447
Power steering 445
Retractable hardtop, Hydraulics 445
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 445
Fog lamps 126
Messages in the multifunction
display 375, 377
Replacing bulbs 392
Front airbags 70
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front airbag off indicator
lamp 78
FSS (Canada only) 318, 455Fuel 269
Additives 449
Capacity, Fuel tank 445
Consumption statistics 157
Filler flap 269
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27, 338
Gasoline additives 449
Gauge 27
Premium unleaded gasoline 270,
446, 448
Refuelling 269
Requirements 448
Fuel cap
Messages in the multifunction
display 371
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 445
Functions (control system) 137
Fuse chart see Vehicle tool kit
Fuses 425
G
Garage door opener 247
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 311, 455

467 Index
Gear range
Automatic transmission 167
Canceling limit 169
Indicator 27
Limiting 167
Shifting into optimal 169
Gear selector lever 30, 162
Cleaning 330
Lock 49, 458
Position 162, 164
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 228
Good visibility 177
GPS 455
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 311, 455
GVWR 311, 455
H
Hands-free microphone 31
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 329
Hardtop see Retractable hardtop
Hazard warning flasher 129
Head restraints 41Headlamp switch-off delay see Delayed
switch-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic mode 124
Cleaning lenses 325
Cleaning system 177
Manual mode 124
Messages in the multifunction
display 374
Replacing bulbs 391
Switch 53, 123
Headliner, cleaning 330
Head-thorax airbag 79, 455
Heated steering wheel* 235
High beam flasher 53, 129
High beam headlamps 53, 123, 392
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in the multifunction
display 374
Replacing bulbs 391, 394
Switching on 129
High mounted brake lamp 392
High-performance brake system (SL 65
AMG only) 260
Hood 272
Messages in display 372Horn 23
HVAC see Automatic climate control
Hydroplaning 262
I
Identification labels 430
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 430
Ignition 36
Immobilizer 91
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 76
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 107
Instrument cluster 24, 132, 456
Cleaning 329
Illumination brightness 132
Lamps 332
Language 150
Messages in the multifunction
display 24, 345
Multifunction display 135
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness

468 IndexInstrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 130
Delayed switch-off 155
Interior rear view mirror 44
Antiglare position 177
Auto-dimming 177
J
Jack 384
Jacking up the vehicle 404
Jump starting 419
K
Key, Mechanical 385
Valet locking 110
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 96
Factory setting 98
Locking/unlocking 34, 61, 96
Messages in the multifunction
display 372
Opening retractable hardtop 199
Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 96
Replacing batteries 389
Selective setting 98Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking, Trunk lid 99
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Battery check lamp 101
Factory setting 103
Locking/unlocking 35, 61, 100
Messages in the multifunction
display 372
Opening retractable hardtop 199
Remote control 100
Replacing battery 390
Selective setting 104
Starter switch positions 37
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking, Trunk lid 99
KEYLESS-GO* 456
Closing windows 194
Important notes 102
Locking/unlocking 35, 61, 100
Messages in the multifunction
display 372
Start/stop button 29, 37, 50
Starter switch positions 37
Starting the engine 50
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking, Trunk lid 106Kickdown 166, 456
Kilopascal 311
Kilopascal (kPa) 456
Knee bag 70
kPa see Kilopascal
L
Labels, identification 430
Lamp bulbs, exterior 391
Lamps, exterior
Delayed switch-off 154
Exterior lamp switch 23, 53
Front 392
Light sensor 376
Replacing bulbs for rear 392, 396
Switching off 123
Switching on 123
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 333
ABS/ESP
®
332
AIRBAG OFF 344
Airbag Off 70
Brakes 334
CHECK ENGINE 335, 336
Coolant 336
DTR* 209
Electro-hydraulic brake system 88