2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SL65AMG AUX

246 Controls in detail
Useful features
1Retracted hardtop
2Luggage cover
3Load assist button
Hardtop 1 can only be raised or lowered
when

luggage cover 2 is closed

the trunk lid is completely openedRaising the hardtop
Press button3.
Hardtop 1 rises a short distance.
Button3 comes on brightly. You can
now open luggage cover 2.
Lowering the hardtop
Close luggage cover 2.
Press button3.
Hardtop 1 lowers. Button3 is dimly
lit.
Power outlet
A power outlet is located on the right side
of the trunk.
Switch on the ignition (page 40).
Flip up cover and insert electrical plug
(cigarette lighter type).
!Only close the trunk if the hardtop is com-
pletely lowered. Otherwise you could damage
the hardtop.
If you begin to close the trunk lid before the hard-
top is completely lowered, button3 will flash
and a warning will sound.
iThe power outlet can be used to accommo-
date electrical consumers (e.g. air pump,
auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum of 180 W.

275 Operation
Driving instructions
Road salts and chemicals can adversely
affect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce
the normal brake effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically
when traveling at length on salt-strewn
roads can bring road-salt-impaired braking
efficiency back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking
efficiency should be tested as soon as
possible after driving is resumed.
For more information, see “Winter driving”
(
page 327).
Standing water
Warning!G
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking ma-
neuvers.
Warning!G
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the vehicle with the
engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in-
terior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.
Warning!G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an Ice-Warning Device
and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice.
!Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment. Water in these areas could cause damage
to electrical components or wiring of the engine
or transmission, or could result in water being in-
gested by the engine through the air intake,
causing severe internal engine damage. Any
such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

392 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/consequencePossible solution
FKey Detected
In VehicleA SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left
in the vehicle was recognized while
locking the vehicle from the out-
side.Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* out of
the vehicle.
.3rd Brake LampThe high mounted brake lamp is
malfunctioning. This message will
only appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
AUTO Light
InoperativeThe light sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automati-
cally.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
In the control system, set lamp operation to
manual mode (
page 163).
Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp
switch (
page 131).
Brake Lamp
Left
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe left brake lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary bulb has been
brought into use.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Brake Lamp
Right
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe right brake lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary bulb has been
brought into use.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.

394 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Marker Lamp
Front RightThe front right side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Marker Lamp
Rear LeftThe rear left side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Marker Lamp
Rear RightThe rear right side marker lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Parking Lamp
Front Left
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe front left parking or standing
lamp is malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb has been brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 409).
Parking Lamp
Front Right
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe front right parking or standing
lamp is malfunctioning. An auxiliary
bulb has been brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 409).
Rear Foglamp
LeftThe left rear fog lamp is malfunc-
tioning. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Reverse Lamp
LeftThe left backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 409).
Reverse Lamp
RightThe right backup lamp is malfunc-
tioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 409).
Tail Lamp
Left
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe left tail lamp is malfunctioning.
An auxiliary bulb has been brought
into use.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.

395 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Tail Lamp
Right
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe right tail lamp is malfunction-
ing. An auxiliary bulb has been
brought into use.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Turn Signal
Left MirrorThe turn signal in the driver’s side
exterior rear view mirror is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only ap-
pear if all light emitting diodes have
stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Turn Signal
Right MirrorThe turn signal in the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror is mal-
functioning. This message will only
appear if all light emitting diodes
have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Lights Are
still OnYou have removed the SmartKey
from the starter switch and opened
the driver’s door and left the head-
lamps on or removed the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* from the vehicle
and left the headlamps on.Turn the exterior lamp switch toM
orU.
Turn Signal
Front Left
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe left front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary bulb
has been brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 409).

396 Practical hints
What to do if …
Left displayRight displayPossible cause/consequencePossible solution
.Turn Signal
Front Right
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary bulb
has been brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 409).
Turn Signal
Rear Left
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe left rear turn signal lamp is mal-
functioning. An auxiliary bulb has
been brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 409).
Turn Signal
Rear Right
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. An auxiliary bulb
has been brought into use.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 409).
CRaise
Roll-over BarThe roll bar is malfunctioning. For safety reasons, always have the roll bar raised
when driving with the retractable hardtop open.
Attempt to raise the roll bar using the roll bar
button (
page 83).
Have the roll bar checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
L Tele Aid
InoperativeOne or more main functions of the
Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.Have the Tele Aid system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
tFunction
UnavailableThis display appears if button t
or s on the multifunction steer-
ing wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone.

409 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp
assemblies are in good working order at
all times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
Warning!G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before chang-
ing a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
A bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot

drop the bulb

scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high
humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with
the lights on should clear up the fogging.
iAuxiliary bulbs will be brought into use when
the following lamps malfunction:

Turn signal lamps

Brake lamps

Parking lamps

Tail lamps
Observe the messages in the multifunction
display (
page 359).