2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 key

The Vehicle status message memory menu
only appears if messages have been stored.
GWarning!
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are
intentionally not very detailed. The
malfunction and warning messages are
simply a reminder with respect to the
operation of certain systems. They do not
replace the owner’s and/or driver’s
responsibility to maintain the vehicle’s
operating safety. Have all required
maintenance and safety checks performed on
the vehicle. Bring the vehicle to an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the
malfunction and warning messages.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Vehicle status message memory
menu appears in the multifunction display.
If conditions have occurred causing status
messages to be recorded, the number of
messages appears in the right
multifunction display.
XPress button & or *.
The stored messages will now be displayed
in the order in which they have occurred.
For malfunction and warning messages,
see “Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display” (Y page 226).
iAfter you have scrolled through all
recorded status messages, the first
recorded message appears again.
Should the vehicle’s system record any
conditions while driving, the number of
messages will reappear in the multifunction
display when the SmartKey in the starter
switch is turned to position 0 or removed
from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO,
the number of messages will reappear when
you turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button and open the
driver’s door.
Except for high-priority messages, the vehicle
status message memory will be cleared when
you switch off the ignition.
Settings menu
Introduction
In the Settings menu there are two
functions: The function To reset, press
reset button for 3 seconds, with which
you can reset all the settings to the original
factory settings and a collection of submenus
with which you can make individual settings
for your vehicle.
The following settings and submenus are
available in the Settings menu:
RResetting to factory settings
(Y page 121)
RSubmenus in the Settings menu
(Y page 122)
RInstrument cluster submenu
(Y page 122)
RLighting submenu (Y page 124)
RVehicle submenu (Y page 126)
RConvenience submenu (Y page 127)
Resetting to factory settings
You can reset the settings of all submenus to
the factory settings.
For safety reasons, the function Light
Circuit Headlamp Mode in the Lighting
submenu cannot be reset while driving.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
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For safety reasons, resetting all the functions
of all submenus to the factory settings while
driving (Y page 121) will not deactivate the
daytime running lamp mode.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display:
Lighting Cannot be fully reset to
factory settings while driving.
Switching locator lighting on or off
With the locator lighting feature activated and
the exterior lamp switch in position Ã, the
following lamps will come on during darkness
when the vehicle is unlocked using button
% on the SmartKey:
RParking lamps
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
RFront fog lamps
The locator lighting goes out when the driver’s
door is opened.
If you do not open the driver’s door after
unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey, the
lamps will go out automatically after
approximately 40 seconds.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button &.XMove the selection marker with button
W or X to the Lighting submenu.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Locator Lighting appears
in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
XPress button W or X to switch the
locator lighting function On or Off.
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
à when exiting the vehicle.
The locator lighting feature is activated.
Switching night security illumination
(Headlamps delayed shut-off feature) on
or off
Use this function to set whether you would
like the exterior lamps to remain on for
15 seconds during darkness after exiting the
vehicle and closing all doors.
With the headlamps delayed shut-off feature
activated and the exterior lamp switch in
position à before the engine is turned off,
the following lamps will come on when the
engine is turned off:
RParking lamps
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
RFront fog lamps
If, after turning off the engine, you do not
open a door or do not close an opened door,
the lamps will automatically go out after
60 seconds.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button &.XMove the selection marker with button
W or X to the Lighting submenu.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Headlamps Delayed
Switch-off appears in the multifunction
display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
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XPress button W or X to switch the
headlamps delayed shut-off feature On or
Off.
XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
à before turning off the engine.
The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is
activated.
You can temporarily deactivate the
headlamps delayed shut-off feature:
XBefore exiting the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch to position
0.
XThen turn it to position 2 and back to
position 0.
The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is
deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as
you start the engine.
Switching interior lighting delayed shut-
off on or off
Use this function to set whether you would
like the interior lighting to remain on for
10 seconds during darkness after you have
removed the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button &.XMove the selection marker with button
W or X to the Lighting submenu.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Interior Lighting
Delayed Switch-off appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
XPress button W or X to switch the
interior lighting delayed shut-off feature
On or Off.
Vehicle submenu
Access the Vehicle submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu
to set the automatic central locking.
Switching automatic central locking on or
off
Use this function to switch the automatic
central locking on or off. With the automatic
central locking activated, the vehicle is
locked centrally at a vehicle speed of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Settings menu appears in the
multifunction display.
XPress button &.XMove the selection marker with button
W or X to the Vehicle submenu.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message Automatic Door Lock
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.
XPress button W or X to switch the
automatic central locking On or Off.
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XPress button W or X to switch the
function On or Off.
Trip computer menu
Use the Trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:
RFuel consumption statistics since start
(Y page 128)
RFuel consumption statistics since last reset
(Y page 128)
RResetting fuel consumption statistics
(Y page 128)
RDistance to empty (Y page 129)
The last function called up will reappear the
next time you enter the trip computer menu.
Fuel consumption statistics since start
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the first function of the Trip computer
menu appears in the multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message From Start appears in the
left multifunction display.
:Distance driven since start;Average speed since start=Time elapsed since start?Average fuel consumption since start
All statistics stored since the last engine start
will be reset approximately 4 hours after the
SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position 0 or removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position 1 or 2 within this
time period.
Fuel consumption statistics since last
reset
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the first function of the Trip computer
menu appears in the multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the message From Reset appears in the
left multifunction display.
:Distance driven since last reset;Average speed since last reset=Time elapsed since last reset?Average fuel consumption since last reset
Resetting fuel consumption statistics
XPress button U or V repeatedly until
the first function of the Trip computer
menu appears in the multifunction display.
XPress button & or * repeatedly until
the reading that you want to reset appears
in the multifunction display.
XPress and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster until the respective
values are reset to 0.
The fuel consumption statistics reset
automatically to 0 after 99 999 miles or
9 999 hours, whichever occurs first.
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& on the SmartKey. This immediately
interrupts the raising or lowering procedure.
You then can operate the retractable hardtop
switch or press button % or & 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 : until the retractable
hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk
storage compartment.
Closing
XPress down on the retractable hardtop
switch as indicated by arrow ; 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 % 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 % to interrupt the
opening procedure.XPress and hold button % once more to
open the door windows.
Closing (Convenience closing feature)
XPress and hold button & until the
retractable hardtop is completely closed.
All currently open windows also close.XRelease button & 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 K 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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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.
1Separately unlocking storage
compartments
2Separately 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 º
(Y page 169) and the Information button
E (Y page 170) are located in the
storage compartment.
XOpening: Press storage compartment
release button ; and lift armrest : in
direction of arrow.
XClosing: Lower armrest : until it engages.
Seat storage compartments
A storage compartment is located in the seat
base of each seat.
The passenger seat storage compartment
contains the first aid kit, see “First aid kit”
(Y page 224).
XOpening: Pull handle : up.XFold storage compartment lid ; forward
in direction of arrow.
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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 = or ; on
the COMAND system.XPress button 9 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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