2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class buttons

EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when you activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature.
If there is a risk of someone becoming
trapped, stop the adjustmen tprocedure. To
haltt he procedure:
R press the steering column adjustment
button.
R press one of the memory function position
buttons.
The steering column stops moving
immediately.
Do not keep the memory function position
button pressed as this will start the memory
function and set the steering wheel and seat
in motion.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle. They could open the driver's door and
thereby unintentionally activate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature and become trapped. G
WARNING
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature in the on-board
computer (Y page 235). Position of the steering wheel when the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT featurei
s active The steering wheel swings upwards when
you:
R
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door and KEYLESS-GO is
in position 1
R open the driver's door and the SmartKey is
in position 0or 1in the ignition lock
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop.
Position of the steering wheel for
driving The steering wheel is moved to the last
selected position when:
R
the driver's door is closed.
R you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock.
or
R you press the Start/Stop button once on
vehicles with KEYLESS-GO.
When you close the driver's door with the
ignition switched on, the steering wheel is
also automatically moved to the previously
set position.
The last position of the steering wheel is
stored when you switch off the ignition or
when you store the setting with the memory
function (Y page 124).
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer. Steering wheel
121Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

the exterior mirror, the rea
rwheel and the
curb should be visible.
X Press memory button M0026 and one of the
arrows on adjustment button 0027within
three seconds.
The parking position is stored if the exterior
mirror does not move.
X If the mirror moves out of position, repeat
the steps.
Calling up a stored parking position
setting 0002
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
0003 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
0027 Adjustment button
0026 Memory button M
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Adjust the exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side using button 0003.
X Engage reverse gear.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves to the stored parking position.
The exterior mirror on the front-passenger
side moves back to its original position:
R as soon as you exceed a speed of 9mph
(15 km/h)
R if you press button 0002for the exterior
mirror on the driver's side Memory function
Storing settings
G
WARNING
Only use the memory function on the driver's
side when the vehicle is stationary. You could
otherwise be distracted from the traffic
conditions by the seat moving of its own
accord, and as a result cause an accident. X
Adjust the seat electrically (Y page 116).
X On the driver's side, adjust the steering
wheel (Y page 120 )and the exterio rmirrors
(Y page 122).
X Press memory button Mand one of the
storage position buttons 1,2or 3within
three seconds.
The settings are stored in the selected
prese tposition. Atone sounds when the
settings have been completed. Calling up
astore dsetting
X Press and hold the relevant storage
position button 1,2or 3until the seat,
steering wheel and exterio rmirrors are in
the stored position.
i The setting procedure is interrupted as
soon as you release the storage position
button. 124
Memory functionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

USA only
0002
To set the temperature, left (Y page 145)
0003 To set climate control to automatic (Y page 144)
0027 To defrost the windshield (Y page 146)
0026 To switch maximum cooling on/off (Y page 147)
0024 To switch cooling with air dehumidification on/off (Y page 143)
0025 To switch the rear window defroster on/off (Y page 147)
0016 To switch the ZONE function on/off (Y page 146)
0017 To set the temperature, right (Y page 145)
0018 To switch climate control on/off (Y page 143)
0019 To set the air distribution (Y page 145)
001A To set the airflow (Y page 146)
001D To adjust the climate mode settings (Y page 145)
001E To activate/deactivate air-recirculation mode (Y page 148)Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0006and
0007 buttons or the 0005button on the
control panel for the climate control. The
indicator lamps in the 0006and0007 or
0005 buttons light up.
R In automatic mode, you can also use the
000F button on the control panel for the climate control to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the defrosting function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode. 142
Overview of climate control systemsClimate control

!
Adisplay message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high.
If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolan ttemperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side
(Y page 43).
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant
temperature may rise to 248 ‡ (120 †). Tachometer
! Do not drive in the overrevving range, as
this could damage the engine.
The red band in the tachometer indicates the
engine's overrevving range.
The fuel supply is interrupted to protec tthe
engine when the red band is reached. Outside temperature display
You should pay special attention to road
conditions when temperatures are around
freezing point.
The outside temperature display is in the
multifunction display (Y page 224).
Changes in the outside temperature are
displayed after a short delay. Speedometer with segments
The segments in the speedometer indicate
which speed range is available.
R Cruise control activated (Y page 183):
The segments light up from the stored
speed to the maximum speed.
R DISTRONIC PLUS activated (Y page 186):
One or two segments in the set speed
range light up.
R DISTRONIC PLUS detectsav ehicle in front:The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in fron
tand the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0002
Multifunctio ndisplay
0003 Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
0027 Right control panel
0026 Left control panel
0024 Back button
X To activat ethe on-board computer: turn
the SmartKey to position 1in the ignition
lock.
You can control the multifunction display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multifunction steering
wheel. Displays and operation
223On-board computer and displays Z

Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
doo rlocking mechanism
X Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to selec tthe Settings menu.
X Press the 0007or0006 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press the 000Fbutton to confirm.
X Press 0007or0006 to select the
Automatic Door Lock function.
When the Automatic Door Lock function
is activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the 000Fbutton to save the setting.
If you activate the Automatic Door Lock function, the vehicle is centrally locked above
a speed of around 9 mph (15 km/h).
For further information on the automatic
locking feature, see (Y page 92).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on the Acoustic Lock function,
an acoustic signal sounds when you lock the
vehicle.
X Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settingsmenu.
X Press the 0007or0006 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press the 000Fbutton to confirm.
X Press the 0007or0006 button to select the
Acoustic Lock function.
If the Acoustic Lock function is activated,
the 000D symbol in the multifunction
display lights up red.
X Press the 000Fbutton to save the setting. Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
X
Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings menu.
X Press the 0007or0006 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press 000Fto confirm.
X Press the 0006or0007 button to select
Radar Sensor (See Oper. Manual): .
You will see the selected setting Enabled or
Disabled .
X Press the 000Fbutton to save the setting.
The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 186)
R BAS PLUS (Y page 74)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 79)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 214)
Convenience Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
G
WARNING
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is
activated.
To stop steering wheel movement, move
steering wheel adjustment lever or press one
of the memory position buttons.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver's door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
X Press the 0004or0008 button on the
steering wheel to select the Sett. menu.
X Press the 0007or0006 button to select the
Convenience submenu.
X Press the 000Fbutton to confirm. Menus and submenus
235On-board computer and displays Z

You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
R the navigation system
R the audio function
R the telephone function
R the video function
R the system settings
R the online and Internet functions
R the Digital Operator's Manual
(available depending on the vehicle model)
You can call up the main functions:
R using the corresponding function buttons
R using the main function bar in the COMAND
display
COMAND display General notes
!
Do not use the space in front of the
display to stow anything .Objects placed
here could damage the display or impair its
function .Avoid touching the surface of the
display.P ressure exerted on the surface of
the display can have an irreversible,
detrimental effect on the display.
Wearing polarized sunglasses may impair
youra bility to read the display.
The display has an automatic temperature-
controlled switch-of ffeature. The brightness
is automatically reduced if the temperature is
too high. The display may temporarily switch
off completely. At
ag lance
285COMAND Z

System menu overview
Settings Time Consump-
tion Seat Display
off Display settings Sets the time Calls up the
fuel
consumption
display Changes the
driver/front-
passenger seat
settings Switches
off the
display Text reader speed Sets the format
Voice-operated control
settings Sets the time
zone
Language
Favorites button
Rear view camera
Activates/deactivates
Bluetooth
® Resets COMAND
i
Delete your
personal data using
this function, for
example before
selling your vehicle. If equipped with the rear view camera:
when the function is activated and COMAND is
switched on, the image from the rear view camera is automatically shown in the COMAND
display when reverse gear is engaged.
Switching the COMAND display on/off
X Press the 000Dfunction button.
or
X Select System in the main function bar by
sliding 00380012and turning 003E0012003Fthe COMAND
controller and press 0039to confirm.
In both cases, the system menu appears.
X To switch off: selectDisplay Off and
press 0039to confirm.
X To switch on: press one of the function
buttons, e.g. 000D,0014or the 001Fback
button. Cleaning instructions
!
Do not touch the COMAND display.T he
display has a very sensitive high-gloss
surface; there is a risk of scratching. If you
have to clean the screen, however, use a
mild cleaning agent and a soft, lint-free
cloth.
The display must be switched off and have
cooled down before you start cleaning. Clean
the display screen, when necessary, with a
commercially available microfiber cloth and
cleaning agent for TFT/LCD displays. Do not
apply pressure to the display surface when
cleaning it, as this could cause irreversible 288
At
ag lanceCOMAND

The COMAND controller can be:
R
pressed briefly or pressed and held 0039
R turned clockwise or counter-clockwise
003E0012003F
R slid left or right 003600120037
R slid forwards or backwards 00380012000A
R slid diagonally 00340012003D
Example of operation
In the instructions, operating sequences are
described as follows:
X Press the 0006button.
Radio mode is activated.
X Select Radio by sliding
0012000Aand turning
003E0012003F the COMAND controller and press
0039 to confirm.
X Confirm Station List by pressing
0039.
The station list appears.
Buttons on the COMAND controller Overview
0002
Back button (Y page 292)
0003 CLR button (Y page 292)
0027 Seat function button (Y page 310)
0026 Favorites button (Y page 306)
i If your vehicle is not equipped with the
seat function button, it features two
favorites buttons. Back button
You can use the
000Cbutton to exit a menu
or to call up the basic display of the current
operating mode.
X To exit the menu: briefly press the000C
back button.
COMAND changes to the next higher menu
level in the curren toperating mode.
X COMAND changes to the basic display of
the curren toperating mode.
Clear button
X To delete individual characters: briefly
press the 0016clear button.
X To delete an entire entry: press and hold
the 0016 clear button.
Seat function button
You can use the 0011button to call up the
following seat functions:
R multicontour seat (with 4-way lumbar
support)
R active multicontour seat (dynamic seat and
massage function)
R balance (seat heating distribution)
More information on the seat functions
(Y page 310).
Favorites button
You can assign predefined functions to
the 0004 favorites button and call them up by
pressing the button (Y page 306).292
At
ag lanceCOMAND