2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SL65AMG run flat

463 Index
C
CAC 453
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Call priority, Tele Aid 244
CAN System 454
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 445
Cargo area see Trunk
Carpets, cleaning 330
Catalytic converter 267
CD changer 142
CD player 142
Operating 142
Center console
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 112, 155
Central locking/unlocking switch 29,
113
Locking/unlocking from inside 113
Certification label 430
Check engine see Lamps, indicator and
warningChildren in the vehicle
Airbags 66
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
airbag 78
Infant and child restraint systems 64,
76
Cigarette lighter 234
Clock 23, 150
Cockpit 22, 454
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND system
Cold tire inflation pressure 310, 454
Collapsible tire 454
COMAND system 29, 454
Driving instructions 266
Combination switch
High beam 53, 129
Turn signals 53
Windshield wipers 54
Consumer battery 279
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 266
Control system 135, 138, 454Control system menus
AUDIO 141
NAV 143
Settings 146
Standard display 140
TEL* 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Control system submenus 139
Convenience 156
Instrument cluster 149
Lighting 152
Time 150
Vehicle 155
Controller Area Network see CAN System
Convenience feature 200
Coolant 450
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 451
Checking coolant level 278
Coolant warning lamp 336
Messages in the multifunction
display 365, 366, 367, 368
Temperature 268
Temperature gauge 133

470 IndexMassage function 117
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 186
Maximum inflation pressure 311
Maximum load rating 311, 456
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 311,
456
Maximum tire inflation pressure 456
Memory function 456
Menus 137
AUDIO 141
Distronic* 143
NAV 143
Standard display 140
TEL* 159
Trip computer 157
Vehicle status message memory 144
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 31
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 149
Minimum distance (Parktronic*) 225
Mirrors 44, 177
Adjusting interior rear view mirror 44
Exterior rear view mirrors 44
Misfiring 56
MOE tires see MOExtended system*MOExtended system* 411
MOExtended tires 440
MON 270, 456
Mph or km/h in speedometer 149
Multifunction display 135, 456
Displaying gear range 167
Left display field 25
Right display field 27
Selecting language 150
Standard display 135
Multifunction display messages
ABC 347
ABS 349
Battery 359, 360
Brake pads 360
Brake system 364
CHECK ENGINE 365
Coolant 366
Coolant level 365, 368
Display malfunction 368
Doors 369
Easy-entry/exit feature 369
Electro-hydraulic brake system 361,
362
Hood 372
Luggage cover 382Retractable hardtop 371
Roll bar 379
Seat belts 379
SmartKey 372
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 373
Tele Aid 379
Telephone* 379
Tires 380
Trunk 382
Washer fluid 382
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 136,
456
Buttons 136
N
Navigation system
Operating 143
Night security illumination 154
Normal occupant weight 311, 456
O
Occupant distribution 311
Octane number 458
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 276
Consumption 274

471 Index
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 169
Canceling gear range limit 169
Downshifting 169
Upshifting 169
Opening
Doors from the inside 107
Fuel filler flap 269
Hood 272
Luggage cover 196
Retractable hardtop (SmartKey) 199
Retractable hardtop (switch) 196
Side windows 193
Storage compartment in the
armrest 229
Storage compartment in the center
console 229
Sunshade 203
Trunk from inside vehicle 108
Trunk lid 108
Windows 192
Operating
CD player 142
Navigation system 143
Radio 141
Telephone* 159Ornamental moldings 325
Overdue maintenance service 319
Overhead control panel 31
Overspeed range 133, 457
P
Paintwork code see Certification label
Panic alarm 81
Panic button on SmartKey 81
Panorama roof*
Sunshade 203
Sunshade closing 203
Sunshade opening 203
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 231
Parcel net in trunk 231
Parking 261
Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 223
Parking brake
Engaging 59
Releasing 51
Parking brake pedal 23
Parking lamps 392
Switching on 123
Parktronic* 30, 223, 457
Activating 226
Cleaning system sensors 326Malfunctioning 227
Minimum distance 225
Range 224
Rear sensors 225
System sensors 326
Warning indicators 23, 225
Parktronic* deactivation switch 30
Parts service 428
Passenger side
Front airbag 70
Head-thorax airbag 71
Pedals 257
Phone book* 160
Loading 160
Quick search 160
Phone number*
Dialing 160
Redialing 161
Poly-V-belt drive 457
Layout 431
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 299
Pounds per square inch see PSI
Power assistance 258
Power outlet 237

473 Index
Rim 312, 458
Roll bar 75, 458
Lowering 76
Messages in display 379
Raising 76
Warning lamp 27
Roll bar buttons 30
RON 270, 458
Roof see Retractable hardtop
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 293
S
Satellite-radio* 141
Seat belt force limiter 74
Seat belts 46, 64, 71
Cleaning 330
Messages in display 379
Warning lamp 340
Seat heating
Switching on 117
Seat ventilation* 120
Switching on 120
Seating capacity 286
Seats
Adjusting height 40
Adjusting lumbar support 116
Adjusting shoulder support 116Heating 117
Massage function 117
Moving 115
Service
Basic service (Service A) 318
Batteries 413
Extended service (Service B) 318
Types 318
Service life (tires) 282
Service System see Maintenance
Setting 151
Convenience functions 156
Daytime running lamp mode 152
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 155
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 152
Language, multifunction display 150
Locator lighting 153
Lower speed in cruise control 206
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 149
Night security illumination 154
Radio station 141
Slower speed in cruise control 206
Speedometer display mode 149Time (control system) 150
Units in speedometer 149
Setting the time (hours) 151
Setting the time (minutes) 151
Settings
Convenience functions 156
Resetting all (control system) 146
Selective (SmartKey) 98
Settings menu
Submenus 147
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 330
Shifting
Gear selector lever 162
Gear selector lever positions 164
Into optimal gear range (Automatic
transmission) 169
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 116
Side marker lamps 392
Cleaning lenses 325

476 IndexTelephones and two-way radios 266
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 134
Sensor, Interior 31
Tires 292
Tightening torque 410, 458
Time
Settings (control system) 150
TIN 312, 458
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 313
Tire and Loading Information 285
Tire and loading terminology 310
Tire care and maintenance 282
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 401
Checking 271, 291, 293
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 282
Tire load rating 312, 458
Tire ply composition and material
used 312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System see
TMPS (USA only)
Tire speed rating 263, 303, 312, 459Tire terminology 310
Tire traction 263
TIREFIT
Instructions for use 399
TIREFIT kit 384, 399
Tires 281
Cleaning 283
Direction of rotation 284
Driving instructions 261
Low tire pressure telltale 342
Messages in display 380
Messages in the display 357
MOExtended system* 411
Retreads 281
Rims and tires 434
Rotating 313
Run Flat Indicator 293
Service life 282
Temperature 292, 309
TPMS malfunction telltale 342
Tread depth 283, 316
Wear pattern 313
Winter 315
Tools 383
Tow-away alarm 93
Tow-away alarm switch 30Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 423
Towing eye bolt see Vehicle tool kit
Towing the vehicle 421
TPMS (USA only) 296
Traction 168, 312, 459
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Tread 312, 459
Tread depth 283
Treadwear indicators 312, 459
Trip computer 157
Trip odometer 25
Resetting 133
Trunk
Closing the lid 109
Lighting 131
Load assist 236
Lock button (KEYLESS-GO*) 105
Messages in display 382
Opening from inside vehicle 108
Parcel net 231
Trunk lid lock 386
Unlocking (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Unlocking in an emergency 386
Unlocking separately 99
Valet locking 110