2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 trunk

! To prevent damage to the retractable
hardtop or luggage/cargo when lowering
the retractable hardtop:
RLoad trunk only to the height of the
luggage cover.
RDo not permit luggage/cargo to push up
the closed luggage cover.
RDo not place anything on top of or in front
of the luggage cover.
RDo not place anything on the shelf behind
the roll bar.
Closing
Closed luggage cover
:Luggage cover;Zipper=Side holder?HandleXPull out luggage cover : in direction of
arrow using handle ?.
XHook luggage cover : into left and right
side holders =.
Opening
XUnhook luggage cover : from side holders
=.
XWhile holding on to handle ?, guide
luggage cover : in the opposite direction
of arrow.
Removing
Closed luggage cover
:Luggage cover;Zipper=Side holder?HandleXFold back the entire length of the zipper’s
cloth cover.
XOpen zipper ; completely while the
luggage cover is closed.
XOpen luggage cover :.
Opened luggage cover
ATensioning claspBRetainer springGWarning!
Only open the tensioning clasps when the
luggage cover is opened. You could otherwise
be injured.
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XOpen tensioning clasps A by pulling them
downward.
XUnhook retainer springs B from holders
and flip retainer springs all the way up.
CLuggage coverDCloth endECloth holderXCarefully tilt luggage cover C in direction
of arrow towards rear of trunk.
XRoll up front end of cloth D in the trunk
towards the front and fasten it in place in
front of cloth holder E.
XRemove luggage cover C from the trunk.
Installing
! Before installing the luggage cover, make
sure that the cloth end is in front of the
cloth holder. Otherwise, it could be
damaged.
XCarefully place luggage cover in trunk.XInsert luggage cover : into guide rails
= on both sides using hooks ;.
XTilt luggage cover : forward in direction
of arrow.
XFold retainer springs of tensioning clasps
downward and clip them into holders on
both sides (Y page 159).
XClose tensioning clasps on both sides by
pressing them upward.
XPull handle of luggage cover towards the
rear.
XClip eyelets onto side trim panels.XClose the zipper completely.XFold back the zipper’s cloth cover across
the entire length of the luggage cover.
Sunshade for panorama roof
The sunshade protects you from excessive
sunlight coming in through the panorama
roof.
GWarning!
Do not operate the sunshade while driving.
Adjusting the sunshade while driving could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
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XOpening: Squeeze stop buttons : and
guide the sunshade towards the rear.
XClosing: Using handle ;, 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 :.XClosing: Push glove box lid ; 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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Door storage compartmentsGWarning!
Keep the door storage compartments closed
while vehicle is in motion. Failure to do so may
cause the seat belt to catch at the rear and
prevent proper positioning of the seat belt.
:Release button;Storage compartment lidXOpening: Press release button :.
Rear storage compartments
GWarning!
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
Driver’s side rear storage compartment
:Release button;Storage compartment lidXOpening: Press release button :.
Luggage compartment in the rear
GWarning!
Secure all pieces of luggage in the rear with
the luggage straps. Unsecured pieces of
luggage can otherwise cause injury during a
braking maneuver and can increase the risk
of injury in an accident.
Never allow anyone to ride in the rear.
The luggage straps can only secure light
luggage items. Carry heavy pieces of luggage
in the trunk.
The rear compartment area is not designed or
intended to accommodate occupants. Severe
personal injury or death may be the result in
an accident.
GWarning!
The shelf below the rear window should not
be used to carry objects. This will avoid such
objects from being thrown about and injuring
vehicle occupants during an accident or
sudden maneuver.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.
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XSecuring luggage: Pull strap : out of
holder ;.
XSecure the luggage with strap : so that it
cannot move.
XInsert strap : into latch =.XReleasing strap: Press release button ?
and guide strap : back to holder ;.
Load assist in the trunk
To facilitate trunk loading after opening the
trunk lid, use the load assist feature to raise
the retracted hardtop from its storage
position in the trunk.
GWarning!
To prevent injuries, make sure that there is no
possibility of body parts getting caught in
moving parts. If potential danger exists, press
the switch again. This will immediately stop
the movement of the hardtop.
Hardtop : can only be raised or lowered
when luggage cover ; is closed and the
trunk lid is completely opened.
XRaising the hardtop: Press load assist
button =.
Retracted hardtop : rises a short
distance. Load assist button = comes on
brightly. You can now open luggage
cover ;.
XLowering the hardtop: Close luggage
cover ;.
XPress load assist button =.
Hardtop : lowers. Load assist button =
is dimly lit.
! Only close the trunk if the hardtop is
completely lowered. Otherwise you could
damage the hardtop.
If you begin to close the trunk lid before the
hardtop is completely lowered, the load
assist button will flash and a warning will
sound.
Useful features
Cup holder
GWarning!
In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment,
only use containers that fit into the cup
holder. Use lids on open containers and do
not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
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AshtrayXOpening: Briefly touch cover plate :.XRemoving ashtray insert: Secure vehicle
from movement by engaging the parking
brake.
XShift the automatic transmission into
neutral position N.
XPress sliding knob ; to the right.
The ashtray insert will eject a short
distance.
XReinstalling ashtray insert: Press ashtray
insert into the frame until it snaps into
place.
XClosing: Push down cover plate :.
Cigarette lighter
GObserve Safety notes, see page 51.GWarning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
XOpen the cover (Y page 166).XSwitch on the ignition.XPush in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when hot.
XTake out cigarette lighter :.XReinsert cigarette lighter : in its socket
after use.
Power outlet
The power outlet can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
XSwitch on the ignition.
Power outlet in trunk
If the engine is off and power outlet : is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
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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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Vehicle equipment
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Where will I find ...?
First aid kit
! Always keep the storage compartment
under the passenger seat closed while the
vehicle is in motion.
iCheck expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and
replace missing/expired items.
The first aid kit is located in the storage
compartment under the passenger seat.
XPull handle : upward.XFold lid ; down.XRemove the first aid kit.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is located in the space
underneath the trunk floor.
iVehicles without spare wheel are not
factory-equipped with the tools required for
a wheel change such as a jack or a wheel
wrench. Some tools required for a wheel
change are specific to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to obtain the tools approved for
your vehicle.
The vehicle tool kit includes:
R2 open-end wrenches17
RAlignment bolt 17
RElectric air pump
RFuse chart
RHex-socket wrench
RInterchangeable slot/Phillips screwdriver
RJack17
RPair of universal pliers
RProtective wrap
RTowing eye bolt
RWheel wrench
RWheel wrench17
XRemoving: Open the trunk (Y page 73).XLift the trunk floor.:Electric air pump;Tool bag=Storage well casing?Protective wrap
iFor transporting the damaged road wheel,
use protective wrap ? (if so equipped).
17Vehicles with spare wheel only.224Where will I find ...?Practical hints
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