2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUX

Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift
program) ................................ 106, 107
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..................109
Shifting procedure .........................104
Steering wheel gearshift control ....108
Transmission position indicator .....104
Transmission positions ..................104
AUX socket ........................................ 161
Axle oils .............................................. 304
B
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 249
Replacing bulbs ............................. 272
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 205
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 56
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................71
Replacing ....................................... 269
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 283
Charging ........................................ 285
Jump starting ................................. 285
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Bead (tire) .......................................... 205
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 185
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 218
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 238
Brakes ................................................ 210
High-performance brake system ....211
Parking brake ................................ 102
Warning lamp ................................. 255
Break-in period .................................. 178
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 20
Calls (phone) ...................................... 129
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 303
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 220
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 73, 126
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 69
Locking/unlocking from inside ........73
SmartKey ......................................... 68
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 73
Certification label .............................. 294
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 39
Indicator lamp, passenger front
air bag off ........................................ 43
Infant and child restraint systems .... 52
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 43
Safety notes ..................................... 51
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 221
Cigarette lighter ................................ 166
Climate control system
Air conditioning ............................. 150
Air conditioning refrigerant ............306
Air distribution ............................... 153
Air recirculation mode ...................154
Air vents ........................................ 151
Air volume ..................................... 153
Automatic mode ............................ 150
Deactivating system ......................149
Front defroster .............................. 153
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........153
Residual heat and ventilation .........154
Temperature .................................. 151
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Example illustration
:Disc number;Current trackXSelecting next or previous track: Press
button * or & briefly.
XSelecting a track from the track list
(quick search): Press and hold button
* or &.
The current track does not appear during
Audio AUX mode operation.
Operating video DVD
XSwitch on the COMAND system and select
DVD-Video. Refer to separate COMAND
system operating instructions.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Audio/DVD menu appears in the
multifunction display.
:Disc number;Current sceneXPress button * or & to select a
scene.
Navigation menu
The Navigation menu contains the functions
needed to operate your navigation system.
XPress button V or U repeatedly until
the Navigation menu appears in the
multifunction display.
The message shown in the multifunction
display depends on the status of the
navigation system:
RWith the COMAND system switched off,
the message NAVI Off appears in the
multifunction display.
RWith the COMAND system switched on
but route guidance not activated, the
direction of travel and, if applicable, the
name of the street currently traveled on
appear in the multifunction display.
RWith the COMAND system switched on
and route guidance activated, the
direction of travel and maneuver
instructions appear in the multifunction
display.
Please refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions for instructions on how
to activate the route guidance system.
Distronic menu
Use the Distronic menu to display the
current settings for your Distronic system.
The information shown in the multifunction
display depends on whether the Distronic
system is activated or deactivated.
Please refer to the “Driving systems” section
of this manual (Y page 133) for instructions
on how to activate Distronic.
Vehicle status message memory
menu
Use the Vehicle status message memory
menu to scan malfunction and warning
messages that may be stored in the memory.
Such messages appear in the multifunction
display and are based on conditions or
system status the vehicle’s system has
recorded.
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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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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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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbBrake
Lamp Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Brake
Lamp
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right brake lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.b3rd Brake
LampThe high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bFront
Foglamp
Left
or
Front
Foglamp
RightThe left or right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bMarker
Lamp
Front Left
or
Marker
Lamp
Front
RightThe front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bMarker
Lamp Rear
Left
or
Marker
Lamp Rear
RightThe rear left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.250Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbParking
Lamp
Front
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Parking
Lamp
Front
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right front parking lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 271).bHigh Beam
Left
or
High Beam
RightThe left or right high-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 271).bLicense
Plate
Lamp -
Left
or
License
Plate
Lamp -
RightThe left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 271).bAUTO
Light
Inoperativ
eThe light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on
automatically.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
XIn the control system, set daytime running lamp mode to
manual ( Y page 124).XSwitch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
( Y page 89).bLow Beam
Left
or
Low Beam
RightThe left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbRear
Foglamp
LeftThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bLights
Are still
OnYou have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on or
removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO from the vehicle
and left the headlamps on.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to $ or Ã
( Y page 89).
or
XWith the rear fog lamp switched on: Push in the exterior
lamp switch to its stop.bTail Lamp
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Tail Lamp
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb
is being used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bCornering
Lamp Left
or
Cornering
Lamp RightThe left or right corner-illuminating lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 271).bTurn
Signal
Rear Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Turn
Signal
Rear
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 271).252Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayPractical hints
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbTurn
Signal
Front
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Turn
Signal
Front
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb OnThe left or right front turn signal lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bTurn
Signal
Left
Mirror
or
Turn
Signal
Right
MirrorThe turn signal in the left or right exterior rear view mirror is
malfunctioning. This message will only appear if all LEDs have
stopped working.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
Tires
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionshPlease
correct
the tire
pressure.The tire inflation pressure is too low in at least one tire.
or
The tire inflation pressure of the individual tires differ from
each other significantly.XCheck and correct tire inflation pressure as required
( Y page 189).hTire
Pressure
Caution
Tire
DefectAt least one tire is deflating.XCarefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abrupt
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