2007 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 Key function

458 IndexF
Filler neck, Engine oil 278, 279
First aid kit 388
Flat tire 405
Preparing the vehicle 405
Spare wheel 388, 405
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
Automatic climate control
system 444
Automatic transmission 279, 444
Brake system 272, 444, 447
Capacities 444
Engine coolant 280, 444, 449
Engine oil 275, 444, 446
Power steering 444
Retractable hardtop, Hydraulics 444
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 444
Fog lamps 131
Messages in the multifunction
display 380, 382
Replacing bulbs 398
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag
Messages in the multifunction
display 356–359
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 76, 345
FSS (Canada only) 319
Fuel 271
Additives 448
Capacity, Fuel tank 444
Consumption statistics 163
Filler flap 271
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 339
Gasoline additives 448
Gauge 29
Premium unleaded gasoline 272,
445, 447
Refueling 271
Requirements 448
Fuel filler flap
Opening 271
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 444
Functions (control system) 141
Fuse chart see Vehicle tool kit
Fuses 424G
Garage door opener 251
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 312
Gear range
Automatic transmission 172
Canceling limit 175
Indicator 29
Limiting 172
Shifting into optimal 175
Gear selector lever 32, 168
Cleaning 328
Lock 52
Position 168, 170
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Glove box 233
Good visibility 180
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 312
GVWR 313

460 IndexK
Key, Mechanical 391
Valet locking 117
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 102
Factory setting 103
Locking/unlocking 38, 63, 102
Messages in the multifunction
display 378
Opening retractable hardtop 201
Remote control 102
Replacing batteries 395
Selective setting 104
Starter switch positions 40
Turning off the engine 62
Unlocking, Trunk lid 111
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Battery check lamp 106
Closing, Trunk 116
Factory setting 108
Locking/unlocking 39, 63, 105
Messages in the multifunction
display 378
Opening retractable hardtop 201
Remote control 105
Replacing battery 395Selective setting 109
Starter switch positions 40
Turning off the engine 62
Unlocking, Trunk lid 111
KEYLESS-GO*
Closing windows 198
Important notes 107
Locking/unlocking 39, 63, 105
Messages in the multifunction
display 378
Start/stop button 31, 40, 53
Starter switch positions 40
Starting the engine 53
Turning off the engine 62
Unlocking, Trunk lid 111
Kickdown 171
Kilopascal 313
Knee bag 72
L
Labels, identification 430
Lamp bulbs, exterior 397
Lamps, exterior
Delayed switch-off 160
Exterior lamp switch 25, 55
Front 398
Light sensor 380Replacing bulbs for rear 398, 402
Switching off 128
Switching on 128
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 334
ABS/ESP
®
332
Brakes 335
CHECK ENGINE 336, 337
Coolant 337
DTR* 216
Electro-hydraulic brake system 92
Engine diagnostics 336, 337
Engine malfunction 29
ESP
®
89
Front passenger front
air bag off 72, 76, 345
Fuel reserve 339
Seat belts 341
SRS 67, 342
Turn signals 27
Language
Multifunction display 156
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 329
License plate lamps 159, 398, 402
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 328

461 Index
Light sensor 380
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Instruments 136
Interior 134
Settings (control system) 159
Trunk 135
Limiting the gear range 172
Limp-Home Mode 179
Load assist 241
Lowering manually 394
Loading terminology 312
Loading the vehicle 286
Lock buttons 38
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 64
Trunk (KEYLESS-GO*) 110
Locking the vehicle 60
In an emergency 393
Low beam headlamps 55, 128, 398
Replacing bulbs 400
Lowering
Load assist manually 394
Roll bar 82
Luggage compartment, rear 237Luggage cover 205
Messages in display 387
Lumbar support adjustment 121
M
Main fuse box 425, 426
Maintenance
Calling up maintenance service
indicator display 320
Clearing maintenance service indicator
message 319
Maintenance service indicator
message 319
Maintenance service term
exceeded 320
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 321
Maintenance service
When due 319
Maintenance service indicator 319
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 319
Malfunction memory 152
Calling up 152
Clearing 153Manual operation
Interior lighting control 135
Locking the vehicle 393
Lowering load assist 394
Unlocking storage
compartments 392
Unlocking the driver’s door 391
Unlocking the trunk 392
Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and
SL 65 AMG 177
Massage function 122
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 190
Maximum inflation pressure 313
Maximum load rating 313
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 313
Menus 141
AMG 146
AUDIO 149
Distronic* 151
NAV 151
Standard display 145
TEL* 165
Trip computer 163
Vehicle status message memory 152
Menus see Control system menus
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 156

462 IndexMinimum distance (Parktronic*) 230
Mirrors 47, 180
Adjusting interior rear view mirror 48
Exterior rear view mirrors 48
Misfiring 59
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 301, 413
MOExtended tires* 439
MON 272
Mph or km/h in speedometer 156
Multifunction display 139
Displaying gear range 173
Left display field 27
Right display field 29
Selecting language 156
Standard display 139
Multifunction display messages
ABC 349
ABS 351, 352
Battery 366
Brake pads 366
Brake system 370
CHECK ENGINE 374
Coolant 371
Coolant level 373
Display malfunction 374Doors 374
Easy-entry/exit feature 375
Electro-hydraulic brake system 367,
368
Front passenger front air bag 358
Hood 377
Luggage cover 387
Restraint systems 361
Roll bar 384
SmartKey 378
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 379
SRS 361
Tele Aid 384
Telephone* 384
Tires 385
Trunk 387
Washer fluid 387
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 140
Buttons 140
N
Navigation system
Operating 151
Night security illumination 160
Normal occupant weight 313O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 313
Occupant safety
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 76
OCS 72
SRS 66
OCS 72
Self-test 76
Odometer, main 27
Oil
Adding 278
Consumption 275
Oil dipstick 278
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 174
Canceling gear range limit 175
Downshifting 174
Upshifting 175
Ornamental moldings 325
Overdue maintenance service 320
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range 138

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P
Paintwork code see Certification label
Panic alarm 86
Panic button on SmartKey 86
Panorama roof*
Sunshade 208
Sunshade closing 208
Sunshade opening 208
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 236
Parcel net in trunk 237
Parking 263
Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 228
Parking brake
Engaging 61
Releasing 54
Parking brake pedal 25
Parking lamps 398
Switching on 128
Parktronic* 32, 228
Activating 231
Cleaning system sensors 326
Malfunctioning 231
Minimum distance 230
Range 229Rear sensors 230
System sensors 326
Warning indicators 25, 230
Parktronic* deactivation switch 32
Parts service 428
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger side
Front air bag 72
Pedals 259
Phone book* 166
Loading 167
Quick search 167
Phone number*
Dialing 166
Redialing 167
Plastic parts, cleaning 328
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 432
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 301
Power assistance 260
Power closing assist for trunk lid 118
Power outlet 242Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 44
Adjusting head restraint height 44
Adjusting head restraint tilt 44
Adjusting seat cushion depth 44
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 44
Adjusting seat height 44
Power windows 196
Cleaning 326
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 198
Side windows 196
Synchronizing 198
Problems while driving 59
Production options weight 313
Program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 32, 173
PSI 313
PULSE function (Massage function) 122
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 167

464 IndexR
RACETIMER see Control system menus,
AMG menu
Radio
Operating 149
Satellite 150
Selecting station 149
Radio transmitters
Control and operation 268
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 165
Reading lamp 33
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear luggage compartment 237
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Recommended inflation pressure 313
Redial memory 167
Refueling 271
Regular checks 272
Regular driving style 228
Remote
Trunk opening/closing* switch 114
Remote trunk opening switch 112
Remote trunk opening/closing*
switch 113Replacing
Batteries (SmartKey) 395
High beam bulbs 400
Low beam bulbs 400
Rear lamp bulbs 398, 402
Wiper blades 403
Reset button 27
Resetting
All functions (control system) 153
Fuel consumption statistics 164
Trip odometer 137
Restraint systems 66
Emergency Tensioning Device
(ETD) 81
Messages in the multifunction
display 361
Seat belts 66, 77
Resume function
Cruise control 212
Distronic* 220
Retractable hardtop
Closing (SmartKey) 201
Closing (switch) 200
Convenience feature 201
Locking after raising/lowering 202Opening (SmartKey) 201
Opening (switch) 200
Problems when operating 203
Summer opening feature 201
Rim 313
Roll bar 81
Lowering 82
Messages in display 384
Raising 82
Warning lamp 29
Roll bar buttons 32
RON 272
Rubber parts, cleaning 328
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 293
S
Satellite radio 150
Seat belt force limiter 81
Seat belts 49, 66, 77
Cleaning 329
Messages in the multifunction
display 361
Warning lamp 341
Seat heating
Switching on 123
Seat ventilation* 125
Switching on 125

465 Index
Seating capacity 287
Seats
Adjusting height 43
Adjusting lumbar support 122
Adjusting shoulder support 122
Heating 123
Massage function 122
Moving 121
Self-test
OCS 76
Service
Basic service (Service A) 319
Batteries 414
Extended service (Service B) 319
Types 319
Service life (tires) 284
Service System see Maintenance
Settings
Clock 157
Convenience functions 162
Cruise control 212
Daytime running lamp mode 159
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 161
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 159Language, multifunction display 157
Locator lighting 160
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 156
Night security illumination 160
Resetting all (control system) 153
Selective (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 109
Selective (SmartKey) 104
Speedometer display mode 156
Time 157
Units in speedometer 156
Shifting
Gear selector lever 168
Gear selector lever positions 170
Into optimal gear range (Automatic
transmission) 175
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 122
Side marker lamps 398
Cleaning lenses 325
Side windows
Automatic closing 198
Automatic opening 197
Closing 196, 197
Closing fully 198Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 198
Express-close 198
Express-open 197
Opening 196, 197
Opening fully 197
Stopping 198
Synchronizing power windows 198
Sidewall 313
SmartKey 102
Batteries 395
Checking the batteries 105
Closing retractable hardtop 201
Global locking 103, 104
Global unlocking 103
Loss of 105
Positions in starter switch 40
Restoring factory settings 104, 109
Selective setting 104
Starter switch positions 40
Starting the engine 52
Turning off the engine 62
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the batteries 110
Global locking 108, 109
Global unlocking 108
Locking 110

466 Index
Loss of 110
Messages in display 379
Reprogramming 109
Selective setting 109
Unlocking 106
Snow chains 318
Spare fuses 424
Spare fuses see Vehicle tool kit
Spare tire see Spare wheel 405
Spare wheel 388, 389, 405, 440
Collapsible tire 410, 440
Inflating collapsible tire 410
Tire inflation pressure 410
Speed settings
Cruise control 212
Speedometer 27
Setting units 156
Sporty driving style 228
SRS
Indicator lamp 342
Messages in the multifunction
display 361
Standing lamps 128, 398
Standing water
Driving instructions 267
Starter battery 281, 414Starter switch 25, 40
Starter switch positions 39
Starting difficulties 53
Starting position 40
Starting the engine
With the SmartKey 52
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 53
Steering column
In/out adjustment 46
Length adjustment 46
Up/down adjustment 46
Steering wheel
Adjusting 45
Buttons 30
Cleaning 328
Heating* 240
Height adjustment 46
Steering wheel adjustment lever 25
Steering wheel gearshift control* 175
Stopping
Windows 198
Storage compartment
Center console 234Storage compartments 233
Armrest 234
Cup holder 238
Glove box 233
In door 233
Locking compartments
separately 235
Locking storage compartments 235
Parcel net 236
Rear 235
Seats 234
Storage tray 234
Unlocking compartments
separately 236
Unlocking storage
compartments 236, 392
Ventilated glove box 195
Storing tires 285
Submenus 143
Convenience 162
Instrument cluster 156, 157
Lighting 159
Selecting 154
Settings menus 154
Time 157
Vehicle 162