2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 tires

480 Index
Retractable hardtop
Closing (SmartKey) 206
Closing (switch) 205
Convenience feature 206
Locking after raising/lowering 207
Opening (SmartKey) 206
Opening (switch) 205
Problems when operating 208
Summer opening feature 206
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 172, 174
Rim 324
Roll bar 83
Buttons 32
Lowering 84
Messages in display 396
Raising 84
Warning lamp 29
RON 280
Rubber parts, cleaning 339
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 303S
Satellite radio 154
Seat belt force limiter 82
Seat belts 50, 68, 79
Cleaning 340
Messages in the multifunction
display 373
Telltale 352
Warning lamp 352–353
Seat heating
Switching on 126
Seat ventilation* 128
Switching on 128
Seating capacity 295
Seats
Adjusting height 45
Adjusting lumbar support 125
Adjusting shoulder support 125
Heating 126
Massage function 125
Moving 124
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 78Service
Basic service (Service A) 330
Batteries 427
Extended service (Service B) 330
Types 330
Service life (tires) 292
Service System see Maintenance
Settings
Clock 161
Convenience functions 166
Cruise control 217
Daytime running lamp mode 163
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 165
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 163
Language, multifunction display 161
Locator lighting 164
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 160
Night security illumination 164
Resetting all (control system) 158
Selective (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*) 112

482 Index
Storage compartments 238
Armrest 239
Cup holder 243
Glove box 238
In door 238
Locking compartments
separately 240
Locking storage compartments 240
Parcel net 241, 242
Rear 240
Seats 239
Telephone* compartment 239
Unlocking compartments
separately 241
Unlocking storage
compartments 241, 404
Ventilated glove box 200
Storing tires 293
Submenus 147
Convenience 166
Instrument cluster 160, 161
Lighting 163Selecting 158
Settings menus 158
Time 161
Vehicle 166
Summer opening feature 206
Sun blind see Sunshade
Sun visors 186
Sunshade 213
Closing 213
Opening 213
Suspension tuning
For regular driving style 233
For sporty driving style 233
Suspension tuning (ABC) 230
Switching on headlamps 57
Symbol
Distance warning function* 222
Synchronizing
ESP
®367
Power windows 203
Synchronizing time with head unit 161T
Tachometer 29, 142
Tail lamps 410, 414
Cleaning lenses 336
Technical data
Electrical system 454
Main dimensions 455
Rims and tires 449
Weights 456
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system 465
Tele Aid 250
Emergency calls 252
Information 254
Initiating an emergency call
manually 253
Messages in the multifunction
display 396
Roadside Assistance 253
SOS button 33, 253
Tele Aid system 251

483 Index
Telephone* 30, 247
Answering a call 170
Changing mobile phone cradle 250
Compartment 239
Dialing 170
Ending a call 171
Inserting in cradle 248
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 250
Loading phone book* 171
Messages in the multifunction
display 396
Operating 169
Redialing 171
Removing from cradle 249
Telephones and two-way radios 276
Temperature
Outside temperature indicator 142
Sensor, Interior 33
Tires 301
Tightening torque 424
Time
Settings (control system) 161TIN 324
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 325
Tire and Loading Information 295
Tire and loading terminology 322
Tire care and maintenance 292
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 281, 300, 302
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)*, (Canada only) 308
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS), (USA only) 305
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire inspection 292
Tire load rating 324
Tire ply composition and material
used 324
Tire speed rating 273, 315, 325
Tire terminology 322
Tire traction 273Tires 291
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada
only) 308
Cleaning 293
Direction of rotation 294
Driving instructions 271
Low tire pressure telltale 355
Messages in display 397
Messages in the multifunction
display 375, 397
MOExtended*425
Retreads 291
Rims and tires 449
Rotating 325
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 303
Service life 292
Spare wheel 453
Temperature 301, 321
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 305
TPMS malfunction telltale 355
Tread depth 293, 328
Wear pattern 326
Winter 327

485 Index
Vehicle care
Carpets 339
Cleaning and care 333
Distronic* system sensor cover 336
Engine cleaning 335
Gear selector lever 339
Headlamps, tail lamps, etc. 336
Headliner 340
Leather upholstery 340
Light alloy wheels 338
Ornamental moldings 336
Paintwork 334
Parktronic* system sensors 337
Plastic and rubber parts 339
Power washer 334
Seat belts 340
Steering wheel 339
Tar stains 334
Upholstery 340
Washing 335
Windows 337
Wiper blades 337
Wood trims 340Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle level
Changing 232
Setting 232
Vehicle level control (ABC) 230
Vehicle level control switch 32
Vehicle lighting
Checking 281
Vehicle loading terminology 322
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 325
Vehicle status messages 359
Vehicle tool kit 400
VIN 445
Voice control system* 25W
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 229
Distronic* 221
Driver’s seat belt 82
Exterior lighting 65, 114, 131
Parking brake 56
Warranty coverage 443
Washing the vehicle 335
Wear pattern (tires) 326
Wheel bolts
Tightening torque 424
Wheel change 417
Tightening torque 424
Wheel wrench 401
Wheels
Tires and wheels 291
Wind screen 209
Installing 209
Removing 210
Windows see Side windows
Windows, cleaning 337

486 Index
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades 337
Defogging 196
Refilling washer fluid 289
Washer fluid 60, 289
Washer system 289
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 465
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system 281
Windshield washer fluid 60
Filler neck 289
Messages in the multifunction
display 399
Mixing ratio 465
Refilling 289Windshield wipers 25, 58
Fast wiper speed 59
Intermittent wiping 59
Replacing wiper blades 415
Wiping with windshield washer
fluid 60
Winter driving
Snow chains 329
Tires 327
Winter driving instructions 274
Winter tires 327
Wood trims
Cleaning 340