2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS lock

Adjusting air distribution
The air distribution can be adjusted
separately on each side of the passenger
compartment with buttons 0056.
The symbols on the controls represent the
following functions:SymbolFunction0063Directs air through the
defroster air vents to the
windshield and door windows009EDirects air through the center
and side air vents009DDirects air to the footwells009CDirects air through the center,
side air vents and to the
footwells0088Directs air through the
defroster air vents to the
windshield, door windows and
footwellsXPress one button 0056 until the desired
setting for the respective side of the
passenger compartment appears in air
distribution display 0046 or 0086 (Y page 148).
Adjusting air volume
XDecreasing/increasing: Turn air volume
control 0071 (Y page 148) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
Front defroster
You can use this setting to defrost the
windshield, for example if it is iced up.
You can also defog the windshield and the
door windows.
i Keep this setting selected only until the
windshield or the door windows are clear
again.XActivating: Press button 0066.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
The climate control switches to the following
functions automatically:
R cooling on to dehumidify
R most efficient blower speed and heating
power, depending on outside temperature
R air flows onto the windshield and the door
windows
R the air recirculation mode is switched off
XDeactivating: Press button 0066 again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes out.
The previous settings are once again in
effect. The cooling remains switched on.
The air recirculation remains switched off.
or
XPress button 005A.
The indicator lamp in button 0066 goes out.
Air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
or
XTurn temperature controls 006E and 0073
( Y page 148) clockwise or
counterclockwise.
or
XTurn air volume control 0071 (Y page 148)
clockwise or counterclockwise.
Windshield fogged on the outside
XSwitch the windshield wipers on
( Y page 95).XPress one button 0056 until the setting
009E , 009C or 009D appears in air
distribution display 0046 or 0086 (Y page 148).
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
MAX COOL is only available in U.S. vehicles.
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The residual heat is deactivated
automatically:
R when the ignition is switched on
R after approximately 30 minutes
R if the battery voltage drops
Rear window defroster
GWarning!
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster uses a large
amount of power. To keep the battery drain
to a minimum, switch off the defroster as
soon as the rear window is clear. The
defroster is switched off automatically after
some time of operation depending on the
outside temperature.
XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press button 006E.
The indicator lamp in the button comes on.
! The rear window defroster cannot be
switched on when the retractable hardtop
is open. The indicator lamp will start
flashing if the hardtop is open.
R Close the retractable hardtop.
The rear window defroster can then be
switched on.
XSwitching off: Press button 006E again.
The rear window defroster switches off when
the battery voltage is too low. The indicator
lamp in button 006E flashes. Too many
electrical consumers may be operating
simultaneously.
XSwitch off consumers that are currently not
needed if required.Retractable hardtop
Safety notes
For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop
can only be opened and closed when the
vehicle is standing still.
GObserve Safety notes, see page 51.GWarning!
To prevent possible accidents, only drive the
vehicle with the retractable hardtop either
completely closed and locked, or fully lowered
into its storage compartment.
If the retractable hardtop does not completely
open or close, the roof hydraulics will lose
pressure and the retractable hardtop is
lowered
R after approximately 7 minutes when the
ignition is switched on
R after approximately 15 seconds when the
ignition is switched off
Shortly before the retractable hardtop is
lowered, a warning will sound. In the
multifunction display you will see 0059 and
the message Retractable Roof Lowering .
Properly lock the retractable hardtop before
continuing to drive. Otherwise, the unlocked
hardtop could open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause you to lose control of the
vehicle. You or others could be injured as a
result.
GWarning!
Before operating the retractable hardtop,
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
injured by the moving parts (retractable
hardtop, roof frame, and trunk lid).
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the
retractable hardtop is being raised or
lowered. Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the
retractable hardtop switch or button 0036 or
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\0007 on the SmartKey. This immediately
interrupts the raising or lowering procedure.
You then can operate the retractable hardtop
switch or press button \0006 or \0007 on the
SmartKey to raise or lower the retractable
hardtop away from the danger zone
! Never sit or place heavy objects on the
rear shelf. Doing so could cause damage to
the retractable hardtop and the rear shelf.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the retractable hardtop
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! When opening and closing the retractable
hardtop, make sure
Rthere is sufficient clearance for the
retractable hardtop to move up and for
the trunk lid to move back
Rthe luggage cover is installed, extended
and closed
Rthe trunk is loaded only to the height of
the luggage cover
Rthe luggage/cargo does not push up the
closed luggage cover
Rthe trunk lid is closed
Rthe outside temperature is above +5‡
(-15†)
Otherwise the retractable hardtop and
trunk as well as other parts of the vehicle
could be damaged.
Opening and closing
With the retractable hardtop switch
GObserve Safety notes, see page 155.XEngage the parking brake.XClose the luggage cover (Y page 158).XClose the trunk lid.XSwitch on the ignition.
Retractable hardtop switch
Opening
iMake sure the retractable hardtop is dry
before you open it. Otherwise water may
enter the trunk interior.
XPull up on the retractable hardtop switch as
indicated by arrow \000F until the retractable
hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk
storage compartment.
Closing
XPress down on the retractable hardtop
switch as indicated by arrow \000G until the
retractable hardtop is completely closed
and locked.
With the SmartKey
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XClose the luggage cover (Y page 158).XClose the trunk lid.XAim the transmitter eye at an outside door
handle.
The SmartKey must be in close proximity to
the outside door handle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)
i Make sure the retractable hardtop is dry
before you open it. Otherwise water may
enter the trunk interior.
XPress and hold button 0036 until the
retractable hardtop is completely open.
The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat
switches on and the rear side windows also
open.XRelease button 0036 to interrupt the
opening procedure.XPress and hold button 0036 once more to
open the door windows.
Closing (Convenience closing feature)
XPress and hold button 0037 until the
retractable hardtop is completely closed.
All currently open windows also close.XRelease button 0037 to interrupt the
closing procedure.
Locking
GObserve Safety notes, see page 155.
The retractable hardtop is not fully closed and
locked or not fully opened and locked if
R the message 0059 Retractable Roof
In Operation appears in the
multifunction display
R a warning sounds for 10 seconds when
driving off or while driving
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as follows.
Unlocked status noticed when stoppedXSwitch on the ignition.XTo lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
closed position, press down on the
retractable hardtop switch ( Y page 156)
until the retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or
XTo lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
opened position, pull up on the retractable
hardtop switch ( Y page 156) until the
retractable hardtop is fully opened.
Unlocked status noticed while driving
GWarning!
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so and lock the retractable
hardtop before continuing to drive. You could
otherwise endanger yourself and others.
XStop the vehicle in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so.XLeave the ignition switched on.XTo lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
closed position, press down on the
retractable hardtop switch ( Y page 156)
until the retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or
XTo lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
opened position, pull up on the retractable
hardtop switch ( Y page 156) until the
retractable hardtop is fully opened.
Wind screen
GWarning!
The wind screen can restrict the driver’s
vision to the rear of the vehicle. To prevent a
possible accident when visibility is limited
(e.g. in darkness), the upper part of the wind
screen should be folded back.
The wind screen deflects drafts away from the
driver and passenger when the retractable
hardtop is lowered.
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XOpening: Squeeze stop buttons \000F and
guide the sunshade towards the rear.
XClosing: Using handle \000G, slide the
sunshade towards the front of the vehicle.
Loading and storing
Parcel nets
GWarning!
Parcel nets are intended for storing light-
weight items only, such as road maps, mail,
etc.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges, or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel nets. In an accident, during hard
braking, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
Parcel nets cannot protect transported goods
in the event of an accident.
A parcel net is located in the passenger
footwell.
Two parcel nets are located in the trunk on
each side of the right and left trunk side walls.
In addition a trunk floor net is available to
secure loads.
XPull the trunk floor net from the trunk back
wall towards the front over the luggage.
XHang the hooks of the trunk floor net on the
eyes on the trunk floor.Front storage compartmentsGWarning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
Rbraking
Rvehicle maneuvers
Ran accident
Glove box
Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX
socket is located in the glove box. For
information on AUX operation, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
The glove box can be ventilated
(Y page 152).
XOpening: Press glove box lid release \000F.XClosing: Push glove box lid \000G upwards
until it engages.
Locking/unlocking the storage
compartments separately
The storage compartments are centrally
locked when you lock the vehicle from the
outside.
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You can also lock the storage compartments
separately, e.g. when the vehicle is in the
shop for service.
The following storage compartments remain
locked, even when the vehicle is unlocked
with the SmartKey:
RGlove box
RStorage compartment under the armrest
RRear storage compartments
The separate locking status of these storage
compartments can only be canceled with the
mechanical key.
\000JSeparately unlocking storage
compartments
\000KSeparately locking storage
compartments
iIf the glove box cannot be unlocked using
the SmartKey, see “Unlocking the glove
box” (Y page 268).
Armrest storage compartment
Depending on vehicle equipment, a media
interface is located in the storage
compartment. For information on media
interface, see separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
iThe Roadside Assistance button \000

Tele Aid
! In order to activate the Tele Aid system, a
subscriber agreement must be completed.
To ensure your system is activated and
operational, please press Information
button 005D to perform the acquaintance
call. Failure to complete either of these
steps may result in a system that is not
activated.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Customer
Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canada
only).
Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid
acquaintance call, you will receive a user ID
and password in the mail. You may use this
password to access the Tele Aid section in
“Owner’s Online” at www.mbusa.com (USA
only). The “My Tele Aid” section will give you
access to account information, remote door
unlock and more.
The Tele Aid system is available if
R it has been activated and is operational.
Activation requires a subscription for
monitoring services, connection and
cellular air time
R vehicle battery power is available
R the relevant cellular phone network and
GPS signals are available and pass the
information on to the Customer Assistance
Center
i Location of the vehicle on a map is only
possible if the vehicle is able to receive
signals from the GPS satellite network and
pass the information on to the Customer
Assistance Center.
The Tele Aid system
(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three types
of response:
R Automatic and manual emergency
R Roadside Assistance
R Information
To adjust the speaker volume during a Tele
Aid call do the following:XPress button 005A or 005B on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the adjustment button on your
COMAND system.
Be sure to check “Owner’s Online” at
www.mbusa.com (USA only) for more
information and a description of all available
features.
System self-test
The system performs a self-test after you
have switched on the ignition.
GWarning!
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if any or all of the following
conditions occur:
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button does
not come on during the system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button 00A1 does not come on during the
system self-test.
R The indicator lamp in Information button
005D does not come on during the system
self-test.
R The indicator lamp in the SOS button,
Roadside Assistance button 00A1, or
Information button 005D remains
illuminated constantly in red after the
system self-test.
R The message Tele Aid Inoperative
appears in the multifunction display after
the system self-test.
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iWhen a Tele Aid call has been initiated,
the COMAND system audio is muted. The
mobile phone is no longer connected to the
COMAND system. If you must use this
phone, we recommend that you use it only
with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe
location.
Destination Download to the COMAND
system
i The components and operating principles
of the COMAND system can be found in the
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
Destination Download allows you access to a
database of over 10 million points of interest
(POIs) that can be downloaded to your
vehicle’s navigation system. If you know the
destination, the address can be downloaded,
or can be provided with points of interests
near your location.
Route guidance
You will be prompted to confirm that route
guidance to the entered address is to be
started.
XSelect Yes using button 0040 or 003E on
the COMAND system.XPress button 0077 on the COMAND system
to confirm.
The system calculates the route and
subsequently starts the route guidance to the
defined address.
i If you select No, you can save the address
to your address book.
i The Destination Download feature is
available if the relevant mobile phone
network is available and data connection is
possible.
Search & Send
“Search & Send” is a navigation destination
address entry service. For more information
on “Search & Send”, refer to separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
Remote door unlock
In case you have locked your vehicle
unintentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle),
and the reserve SmartKey is not available:
XContact the Customer Assistance Center
at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) (USA only) or
1-888-923-8367 (Canada only).
You will be asked to provide your password.XThen return to your vehicle at the time
arranged with the Customer Assistance
Center and pull the trunk recessed handle
for a minimum of 20 seconds until the
indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing.
The message Connecting Call appears in
the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle
via Internet in the “My Tele Aid” section of
“Owner’s Online”, using your ID and password
(USA only).
i The remote door unlock feature is
available if the relevant cellular phone
network is available.
The SOS button will flash and the message
Call Connected will appear in the
multifunction display to indicate receipt of
the door unlock command.
If the trunk recessed handle was pulled for
more than 20 seconds before door unlock
authorization was received by the
Customer Assistance Center, you must
wait 15 minutes before pulling the trunk
recessed handle again.
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