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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 339, 346
Units Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 283
Units of measurement, navigation .. 103
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 427
Unlocking the vehicle Manually ........................................ 398
SmartKey ....................................... 236
Updating Gracenote ®
Media
Database ............................................ 188
Updating map software .................... 100
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 359
USB devices connecting to ................................. 192
playback options ............................ 197
playlists and folders .......................195
selecting active partition ...............197
selecting tracks .....................195, 196
Useful features .................................. 306
V
Valet locking ...................................... 241
Vehicle Battery ........................................... 410
Care ............................................... 354
Control system .............................. 272
Identification Number (VIN) ...........420
Locking/unlocking ........................236
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 28
Towing ........................................... 415
Unlocking/locking manually ..........398
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 420
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle lighting .................................. 249
Vehicle loading Load limit ....................................... 335
Terminology ................................... 345
Vehicle location (current)
displaying ...................................... 110
GPS reception ................................ 103
moving map to ............................... 107
saving in Last Destinations ....106, 147
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 347
Vehicle specification SLS AMG (197) .............................. 421
Vehicle status message memory .... 282
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 362
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification
Video .................................................. 198
control menu, displaying/hiding ....201
handling and care of discs .............199
interactive content ........................205
operating DVD menu .....................203
picture settings .............................. 203
voice control with .......................... 230
Video Aux (auxiliary)
main system .................................. 205
Voice control ..................................... 206
canceling the dialog .......................208
command list ................................. 225
creating voice names .....................219
general operation .......................... 207
help function .................................. 232
interrupting the dialog ...................208
operating safety ............................. 206
starting the dialog ..........................208
switching help screen on or off ........95
troubleshooting ............................. 231
with address book .........166, 218, 231
with DVD changer ..........................224
with external equipment (Aux) .......225
with navigation .............................. 212
with phone ..................................... 209
with radio and satellite radio .........221
Voice Control
delete name ................................... 220
find address ................................... 217
Individualization ............................... 95
Settings ........................................... 95
Voice mail, voice control for ............ 211
Voice names, creating ...................... 21924IndexBA 197 USA, CA Edition A 2011; 1; 27, en-UShereepeVersion: 3.0.3.52010-03-24T15:31:10+01:00 - Seite 24

Product Information
Please observe the following in your own best
interest:
We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-
Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be held
responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
Use of such parts and accessories could
adversely affect the safety, performance or
reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use
them.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts and pre-
approved conversion parts and accessories
are available at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center. In addition, you will receive
comprehensive information on permissible
technical modifications and expert
installations.
Operator’s Manual
Notes
This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal
of useful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator’s Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
We continuously strive to improve our
product and ask for your understanding that
we reserve the right to make changes in
design and equipment. Therefore,
information, illustrations, and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from your
vehicle.
Vehicle equipment
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
operating particular equipment, any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad
to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Optional equipment is also described in this
manual, including operating instructions
wherever necessary. Since they are special-
order items, the descriptions and illustrations
herein may vary slightly from the actual
equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are not
shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet
are important documents and should be kept
with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz,
including:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
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Lower partFunctionPage:Gear selector lever263;COMAND controller77=Ashtray307Cigarette lighter307orPower outlet308Storage compartment304?Cup holder306Storage compartment304AStarter switch242BAMG button (SETUP)270FunctionPageCTrunk Wing switch:Trunk Wing cleaning360Trunk Wing operation65DESC off/onESC SPORT on/off62EKEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
241
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Overhead control panelFunctionPage:Left reading lamp on/off253;Interior lighting on/off253=Automatic control on/off253?Right reading lamp on/off253AInformation button (mbrace
system 4
)
311
BSOS button (mbrace
system 4
)
310
FunctionPageCInterior rear view mirror246DGarage door opener313EHands-free microphone
(mbrace system 4
),
telephone and Voice
Control SystemFRoadside Assistance
button (mbrace system 4
)
3114 Tele Aid in Canada.40Overhead control panelAt a glance
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weight category as identified by the Occupant
Classification System (OCS) (Y page 49).
The lighter the passenger-side occupant, the
higher the vehicle deceleration rate required
for second stage inflation of the passenger
front air bag.
The air bags will not deploy in impacts which
do not exceed the system’s preset
deployment thresholds. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belts.
The front air bags will not deploy in the event
of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of
longitudinal deceleration or acceleration
exceeds the preset deployment threshold for
the front air bags.
The passenger air bag will only be deployed if
Rthe system, based on OCS weight sensor
readings, detects that the passenger seat
is occupied
Rthe 4 5 indicator lamp in the center
console is not lit
Rthe impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
Knee bags
The knee bags are designed to provide
increased protection for the driver and
passenger against the risk of injuries to the
knees, thighs and lower legs.
Driver side knee bag : is located on the
driver side lower instrument panel. Passenger
side knee bag ; is located on the passenger
side below the glove box. They are designed
to operate together with the front air bags in
certain frontal impacts if the system
determines that air bag deployment can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt. The knee bags operate best in
conjunction with properly positioned and
fastened seat belts.
Side impact air bags
GObserve Safety notes, see page 45.GWarning!
Only use seat covers which have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle model. Using other seat covers may
interfere with or prevent the deployment of
the side impact air bags. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
availability.
GWarning!
The pressure sensors for side impact air bag
control are located in the doors. Do not
modify any components of the doors or door
trim panels including, for example, the
addition of door speakers.
Improper repair work on the doors or the
modification or addition of components to the
doors create a risk of rendering the side
impact air bags inoperative or causing
unintended air bag deployment. Work on the
doors must therefore only be performed by
qualified technicians. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Side impact air bags : are designed to
provide increased protection for the thorax
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more snugly against the body. Seat belt force
limiters, when activated, are employed to
help reduce the peak force exerted by the
seat belts on occupants during a crash.
iThe ETDs do not correct an incorrect seat
position or incorrectly worn seat belts.
The ETDs do not pull occupants back
toward the seat backrest.
GWarning!
Pyrotechnic ETDs that were activated must be
replaced.
For your safety, when disposing of the
pyrotechnic ETDs always follow our safety
instructions. These are available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Correct driver seat adjustment
GWarning!
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control the following must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion:
Rseat adjustment
Rsteering wheel adjustment
Rrear view mirror adjustment
Rfastening of seat belts
Steering wheel
GObserve Safety notes, see page 245.XPosition steering wheel : properly.
Make sure:
RYou can reach the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent at the elbows.
RYou can move your legs freely.
RAll displays (including malfunction and
indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster
are clearly visible.
Seat belt
GObserve Safety notes, see page 52.XFasten and position your seat belt ;
correctly (Y page 54).
Make sure:
RThe seat belt is always fitted snugly.
RAdjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
section is located as close as possible to
the middle of the shoulder.
RPlace the lap portion of the seat belt as low
as possible on your hips.
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SeatGObserve Safety notes, see page 243.XPosition seat = properly. See
( Y page 244) for seat adjustment.
Observe the following points:
R Always be in a properly seated position.
R The position should be as far rearward from
the front air bag in the steering wheel as
possible, while still permitting proper
operation of vehicle controls.
R Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.
R The seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten and position your seat belt.
R The seat backrest must be in a position that
is as nearly upright as possible.
R Adjust the seat cushion so that the front
edge of the seat cushion lightly supports
your legs.
R Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while the seat is being
adjusted.
Exiting the vehicle in an emergency
If the vehicle lies on the roof after an accident,
the locks in the door hinges of the gullwing
doors are opened pyrotechnically. You will
hear a bang when this happens. Once the
locks were opened, the doors are pushed
outward. The door locks are released at the
same time. The SRS warning lamp 6
comes on.
i The hinge locks will be opened
pyrotechnically only when the vehicle has
come to rest on its roof and does not move
anymore.
The doors can then be moved by pulling on
the door handle from the inside or outside.
Children in the vehicle
Safety notes
If an infant or child is traveling with you in the
vehicle:
XSecure the child using an infant or child
restraint appropriate to the age and size of
the child.XMake sure the infant or child is properly
secured at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.GWarning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch. Always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. The children
could
R injure themselves on parts of the vehicle
R be seriously or fatally injured through
excessive exposure to extreme heat or cold
R injure themselves or cause an accident with
vehicle equipment that can be operated
even if the SmartKey is removed from the
starter switch or removed from the vehicle,
such as seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment, or the memory function
If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system’s
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned by these
parts.
GWarning!
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
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Driving safety systems
Introduction
This section contains information about the
following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Antilock Brake System)
R Adaptive Brake
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R EBP ( Electronic Brake Proportioning)
R ESC ( Electronic Stability Control)
R Trunk Wing
Safety notes
GWarning!
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:
R Excessive speed, especially in turns
R Wet and slippery road surfaces
R Following another vehicle too closely
The driving safety systems described in this
section cannot reduce these risks or prevent
the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle. They cannot increase braking or
steering efficiency beyond that afforded by
the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires
or the traction afforded.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.
The capabilities of a vehicle equipped with the
driving safety systems described in this
section must never be exploited in a reckless
or dangerous manner which could jeopardize
the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
keep a safe distance from other road users
and objects on the street.
If a driving system malfunctions, other driving
safety systems may also switch off. Observe
indicator and warning lamps that may come
on as well as messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
i In winter operation, the maximum
effectiveness of most of the driving
systems described in this section is only
achieved with winter tires, or snow chains
as required.
ABS
GObserve Safety notes, see page 61.GWarning!
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady
brake pedal pressure instead. Pumping the
brake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABS
and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do not
lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of
approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The ABS indicator lamp ! in the
instrument cluster comes on when you switch
on the ignition. It goes out when the engine
is running.
Braking
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal. The pulsation indicates that the
ABS is in the regulating mode.
XKeep firm and steady pressure on the brake
pedal while you feel the pulsation.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to steer
the vehicle.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions and
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