2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 wheel

475 Index
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 108
Batteries 407
Battery check lamp 108
Checking the batteries 113
Factory setting 111
Global locking 111, 112
Global unlocking 111, 112
Locking/unlocking 39, 65, 108
Loss of 113
Messages in the multifunction
display 390, 391
Opening, Trunk 115
Opening/closing retractable
hardtop 206
Remote control 108
Replacing batteries 407
Reprogramming 112
Restoring to factory settings 112
Selective setting 112
Starter switch positions 41
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 64
Unlocking, Trunk lid 114KEYLESS-GO*
Closing windows 203
Important notes 109
Locking/unlocking 39, 65, 108
Messages in the multifunction
display 390
Start/stop button 31, 41, 54
Starter switch positions 41
Starting the engine 54
Turning off the engine 64
Unlocking, Trunk lid 114
Kickdown 175
Kilopascal 323
Knee bag 74
L
Labels, identification 444
Lamp bulbs, exterior 409
Lamps, exterior
Delayed switch-off 164
Exterior lamp switch 25, 57
Front 410
Light sensor 392
Replacing bulbs for rear 410, 414
Switching off 131
Switching on 131Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 29, 344
ABS/ESP
®342
Brakes 345
CHECK ENGINE 346, 347
Coolant 348
Distronic* indicator and warning
lamp 27, 221
Electro-hydraulic brake system 94
Engine diagnostics 346, 347
Engine malfunction 29
ESP
®91
Fuel reserve 350
Passenger front air
bag off 74, 78, 357
Seat belt telltale 352
Seat belts 352–353
SRS 69, 354
Turn signals 27
Language
Multifunction display 160
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 340
License plate lamps 163, 410, 414
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 338

477 Index
Mirrors 49, 185
Adjusting interior rear view mirror 49
Exterior rear view mirrors 49
Misfiring 60
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 312, 425
MOExtended tires* 449
MON 280
Mph or km/h in speedometer 160
Multifunction display 143
Left display 27
Right display 29
Selecting language 160
Standard display 143
Multifunction display messages
ABC 361
ABS 363, 364
Battery 377
Brake pads 380
Brake system 382
Coolant 383
Coolant level 385
Display malfunction 386Doors 386
Easy-entry/exit feature 386
Electro-hydraulic brake
system 378, 379
Hood 390
Luggage cover 399
Passenger front air bag 370
Restraint systems 373
Roll bar 396
SmartKey 390
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 391
SRS 373
Tele Aid 396
Telephone* 396
Tires 397
Trunk 399
Washer fluid 399
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 144
Buttons 144N
Navigation system
Operating 155
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 172, 174
Night security illumination 164
Normal occupant weight 324
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety
OCS 74
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 78
SRS 68
OCS 74
Self-test 78
Odometer, main 27
Oil
Adding 286
Consumption 283
Oil dipstick 286
Oil see Engine oil

478 Index
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 179
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 180
Ornamental moldings 336
Overdue maintenance service 331
Overhead control panel 33
Overspeed range 142
P
Paintwork code see Certification label
Panic alarm 88
Panic button on SmartKey or SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* 88
Panorama roof*
Sunshade 213
Sunshade closing 213
Sunshade opening 213
Parcel net
Passenger footwell 241
Trunk 242
Parking 271
Parking assistance (Parktronic*) 233Parking brake
Engaging 63
Releasing 55
Parking brake pedal 25
Parking lamps 410
Switching on 131
Parktronic* 32, 233
Activating 236
Cleaning system sensors 337
Malfunctioning 236
Minimum distance 235
Range 234
Rear sensors 235
System sensors 337
Warning indicators 25, 235
Parktronic* system deactivation
switch 32
Parts service 442
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp
Passenger front air bag
Messages in the multifunction
display 368–371
Passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 78, 357Passenger side
Front air bag 73, 74
Head-thorax air bag 74
Pedals 267
Phone book* 170
Loading 171
Quick search 171
Phone number*
Dialing 170
Redialing 171
Plastic parts, cleaning 339
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 446
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 312
Power assistance 268
Power closing assist for trunk lid 121
Power outlet 246
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 45
Adjusting head restraint height 45
Adjusting head restraint tilt 46
Adjusting seat cushion depth 45
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 45
Adjusting seat height 45

481 Index
Selective (SmartKey) 107
Speedometer display mode 160
Time 161
Units in speedometer 160
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 177
Shifting, Automatic transmission 172
Shoulder support
Seat adjustment 125
Side marker lamps 410
Cleaning lenses 336
Side windows
Automatic closing 203
Automatic opening 202
Closing 201, 202
Closing fully 203
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 203
Express-close 203
Express-open 202
Opening 201, 202
Opening fully 202
Stopping 203
Synchronizing power windows 203Sidewall 324
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 329
Spare tire see Spare wheel 417
Spare wheel 400, 401, 417, 453
Collapsible tire 422, 453
Inflating collapsible tire 422
Tire inflation pressure 422
Speed settings
Cruise control 217
Distronic* 224
Speedometer 27
Setting units 160
Sporty driving style 233
SRS
Indicator lamp 354
Messages in the multifunction
display 373
Standing lamps 131, 410
Standing water
Driving instructions 275Starter battery 290, 427
Starter switch 25, 40
Starter switch positions 40
Starting difficulties 54
Starting position 40
Starting the engine
With the SmartKey 53
With the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 54
Steering column
Up/down adjustment 47
Steering wheel
Adjusting 46
Buttons 30
Cleaning 339
Height adjustment 47
Steering wheel adjustment stalk 25
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 180
Stopping
Windows 203

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