2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Owner's Manual

Telephone
Accepting/ending acall................ 384
Accepting acall............................. 229
Adjusting the volume for calls .......295
Calling (outgoing call ).................... 384
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................378
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......382
Display message ............................ 267
Ending an active call ......................387
Entering anumbe r......................... 384
Entering phone numbers ................ 384
External authorization (Bluetooth ®
)3 81
Function restrictions ......................377
General notes ................................ 376
Incoming call ................................. 384
Making acall................................. 387
Making a call via speed dia l........... 385
Menu (on-board computer) ............229
Number from the phone book ....... .230
Operating options ..........................377
Overview of functions ....................385
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 383
Redialing ........................................ 230
Rejecting/accepting a waiting call 386
Rejecting/ending acall................. 229
Rejecting acall.............................. 384
Safety notes .................................. 376
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .386
Single call ...................................... 385
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 386
Text messages (SMS) ....................395
Toggling ......................................... 387
Using the telephone ....................... 384
see Bluetooth ®
Telephone basic menu Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 383
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 385
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 384
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 222
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 236
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 236 Outside temperature .....................
.223
Setting (climate control) ................145
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sende r.......................... 397
Deleting ......................................... 397
Inbox .............................................. 396
Information and requirements .......395
Reading .......................................... 396
Reading aloud ................................ 396
Storing sende rinaddress book .....397
Storing the sende ras a new
address book entry ........................397
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........81
Immobilize r...................................... 81
Time
Setting ........................................... 304
Setting summer/standard time .....305
Setting the forma t......................... 304
Setting the time ............................. 304
Setting the time/date format ........304
Setting the time zone ..................... 305
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................237
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 528
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....552
Checking manually ........................551
Display message ............................ 262
Maximum ....................................... 550
Notes ............................................. 549
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................530
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................530
Recommended ............................... 547
Tire pressure loss warning
system
Important safety notes ..................551
Restarting ...................................... 551
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 552
Restarting ...................................... 554
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................564
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................563
Bar (definition) ............................... 563
Changing awheel .......................... 565
Characteristics .............................. 562 Index
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Checking ........................................ 545
Definition of term s......................... 563
Direction of rotatio n...................... 566
Display message ............................ 262
Distributio nofthe vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................565
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .562
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............563
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 563
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 563
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................563
Important safety notes ..................544
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......563
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........564
Labeling (overview )........................ 559
Load bearing index (definition) ......565
Load index ..................................... 561
Load index (definition) ...................564
M+S tires ....................................... 546
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 564
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 564
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 564
Maximum tire loa d......................... 562
Maximum tire load (definition) .......564
MOExtended tires ..........................546
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 564
Overview ........................................ 544
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 564
Replacing ....................................... 565
Service life ..................................... 546
Sidewall (definition) .......................564
Speed rating (definition) ................563
Storing ........................................... 566
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 563
Summer tires ................................. 546
Temperature .................................. 558TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition)
..................................... 564
Tire bea d(definition) ...................... 564
Tire pressure (definition) ................564
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 563
Tire size (data) ............................... 570
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 559
Tire tread ....................................... 545
Tire tread (definition) .....................564
Total load limit (definition) .............565
Traction ......................................... 558
Traction (definition) .......................565
Trea dwear ..................................... 558
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s...................................... 557
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standard s(definition) .................... 563
Unladen weight (definition) ............564
Wea rindicato r(definition) .............565
Whee lrim (definition ).................... 563
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fade r.......................... 295
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........536
Installing the towing eye ................536
Removing the towing eye. ..............537
With the rear axle raised ................537
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......538
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............538
Important safety notes ..................536
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 442
Selecting using the numbe rkeypad 443
Traffic jam function ...........................346
Traffic reports Calling up alist .............................. 354
Reading out on route .....................356
Real-time traffic report ..................356
Transmission
Selector leve r................................ 163
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................538
Treble ,adjusting (sound) ..................295
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .523 24
Index

Trip computer (on-board computer)
225
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 225
Resetting (on-board computer) ......226
True Image™ ...................................... 298
Trunk Emergency release ..........................98
Important safety notes ....................93
Locking separatel y........................... 98
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 95
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....................96
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 94
Overview .......................................... 93
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 266
Opening/closing .............................. 93
Opening dimensions ......................585
Power closing feature ......................92
Trunk load (maximum) ......................585
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 267
General notes ................................ 106
Installing ........................................ 106
Opening/closing ............................ 106
Removing ....................................... 106
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 251
Switching on/off ........................... 129
TV
Automatic picture shutoff ..............468
Picture settings .............................. 468
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble )............................................ 295
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Umbrella holder ................................. 491
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................92
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 91Updating the digital map
..................372
USB see Medi aInterface V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 495
Vehicle Correct us e...................................... 38
Data acquisition ............................... 39
Display message ............................ 265
Equipment ....................................... 35
Individua lsettings .......................... 232
Limited Warranty ............................. 39
Loading .......................................... 555
Locking (in an emergency) ...............93
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 84
Lowering ........................................ 569
Maintenance .................................... 36
Parking for a long period ................ 178
Pulling away ................................... 158
Raising ........................................... 567
Reporting problems .........................38
Securing from rolling away ............566
Towing away .................................. 536
Tow-starting ................................... 536
Transporting .................................. 538
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........92
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................84
Vehicle data ................................... 585
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 585
Vehicle dimensions ...........................585
Vehicle emergency locking ................93
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............577
Vehicle level Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Display message ............................ 257
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 526
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see Video DVD Index
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Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................468
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............468
DVD menu ..................................... 472
Fast forward/rewind ..................... .471
Function restrictions ......................469
Interactive content ........................474
Notes on discs ............................... 469
Operation ....................................... 468
Pause function ............................... 471
Playing conditions .......................... 469
Safety notes .................................. 468
Selecting ........................................ 472
Selecting a film/title ..................... .472
Selecting a scene/chapter ............471
Setting the audio forma t................ 473
Setting the language ......................473
Setting the picture .........................468
Showing/hiding the control menu .470
Showing/hiding the menu .............470
Stop function ................................. 471
Subtitles ........................................ 473
Switching to ................................... 469
VIN ...................................................... 577
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 305
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 294
Navigation messages .....................295 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 271
Brakes ........................................... 271
Check Engine ................................. 277
Coolant .......................................... 277
Distance warning ........................... 279
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 279
ESP ®
.............................................. 273
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 274
Fuel tank ........................................ 277
Overview .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 59
Reserve fuel ................................... 277
Seat bel t........................................ 270SPORT handling mode
...................274
SRS ................................................ 276
Tire pressure monitor ....................280
Warranty ............................................ 576
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 268
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route .330
Editing ........................................... 330
Entering ......................................... 328
Weather Band
Searching for achannel ................. 430
Switching on .................................. 429
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 481
Legend .......................................... .486
Moving ........................................... 481
Showing/hiding layers ...................482
Showing/hiding the menu .............481
Time stamp .................................... 486
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 480
Storing an area .............................. 480
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 422
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........569
Wheel chock ...................................... 566
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 565
Checking ........................................ 545
Cleaning ......................................... 520
Cleaning (warning) .........................566
Important safety notes ..................544
Interchanging/changing ................565
Mounting anew wheel ................... 569
Mounting awheel .......................... 566
Overview ........................................ 544
Removing awheel .......................... 568
Storing ........................................... 566
Tightening torque ........................... 569
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 570
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrica lwind screen .................... 109
Manual wind screen .......................107
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 14626
Index

Windshield washe
rfluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Addin gwasher fluid ....................... 515
Filling capacity ............................... 584
Notes ............................................. 583
Windshiel dwipers
Display message ............................ 268
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Replacing the wiper blades ............135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Winte rdriving
Important safety note s.................. 546
Slippery road surfaces ...................182
Snow chains .................................. 547
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 546
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 546
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 521
Important safety notes ..................135
Replacing ....................................... 135
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 523
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZAGAT ®
rating service ...................... 335 Index
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Introduction
In addition to the printed Operator's Manual,
the vehicle documen twallet also contains
further operating instructions, such as:
R Digital Operator's Manual on CD
R Maintenance Booklet
R Equipment-dependen tsupplements
The printed Operator's Manual provides
information on selected functions of your
vehicle.
You can also access the Digital Operator's
Manual via COMAND .Ifyou have further
questions that are not covered in the printed
Operator's Manual, please consult the Digital
Operator's Manual.
i You will not incur any costs when calling
up the Digital Operator's Manual. It works
without connecting to the Internet.
In the following sections you will find further
information about:
R how to operate the Digital Operator's
Manual
R the differing access options from the basic
menu
There are three options for accessing via the
basic menu of the Digital Operator's Manual:
R Visual search
R Keyword search
R Contents Installation
Check whether or not the Digital Operator's
Manual has already been installed. To do so,
call up the Digital Operator's Manual via
COMAND as follows: X
Using the COMAND controller, select the
000C symbol in the menu bar on the COMAND
display and confirm with 0039.
X Choose the "Operator's Manual" selection
card and confirm with 0039.
There are two possibilities:
1. The Digital Operator's Manual is
installed. The basic menu for the Digital
Operator's Manual opens.
2. The Digital Operator's Manual is not
installed. The following message appears:
The Operator's Manual has not yet been installed. Please insert the
correct disc.
If the Digital Operator's Manual has not yet
been installed, you have the option of
installing it yourself. You will find the
installation CD required in the vehicle
document wallet.
The duration of the installation process can
vary.
The installation process takes approximately
5m inutes. This timespan only applies if you
install the Digital Operator's Manual while the
vehicle is at a standstill and no other
COMAND functions are in use at the time. The
duration of the installation process may
increase accordingly if other
COMAND functions such as navigation or
telephony are in use at the time.
If you encounter any problems during
installation, please contac tyour authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
X To install the Digital Operator's
Manual: stop the vehicle safely, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Switch on COMAND.
X Insert the installation CD into the CD/DVD
drive.
X Follow the installation steps on the
COMAND display.
i If the check was not successful, a
message appears, e.g. The Operator's28
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Manual is not supported by the
system. Ejecting Disc. Please contact
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X
When installation has been
successfully completed: confirm
ejection of the installation CD with the
COMAND controller.
i To cancel the installation: you can
cancel the installation of the Digital
Operator's Manual during the installation
process. The installation can be continued
at a later date.
To continue installation: insert the
installation CD into the CD/DVD drive
againa nd follow the installation
instructions, as described above. Operating instructions
Introduction
In additio nto the printed Operator's Manual,
the vehicle document walleta lso contains
further operating instructions, such as:
R Digital Operator's Manual on CD
R Maintenance Booklet
R Equipment-dependent supplements
The printed Operator's Manual provides
information on selected functions of your
vehicle.
You can also access the Digital Operator's
Manual via COMAND .Ifyou have further
questions that are not covered in the printed Operator's Manual, please consult the Digital
Operator's Manual.
i
You will not incur any costs when calling
up the Digital Operator's Manual. It works
without connecting to the Internet.
In the following sections you will find further
information about:
R how to operate the Digital Operator's
Manual
R the differing access options from the basic
menu
There are three options for accessing via the
basic menu of the Digital Operator's Manual:
R Visual search
R Keyword search
R Contents Visual search
The visual search allows you to explore your
vehicle "virtually" .Starting fro meithe rthe
vehicle exterior view or interior view, you can
access many of the different topics covered
by the Operator's Manual. To access the
vehicle interior section, select "Interior" on
the section heading page. 0002
Topic bar
0003 Selected section heading
0027 Active vehicle component Digital Operator's Manual
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X
Turn 003E0012003F or slide 003600120037the COMAND
controller to select individual vehicle
components.
Individual vehicle components are
highlighted in color. Just one vehicle
component per view is highlighted.
X To confirm the currently selected section,
press 0039the COMAND controller.
After you have selected asection, one of the
following happens:
R you go straight to the corresponding
section in the Digital Operator's Manual.
R a list opens up with further, in-depth
headings that you can select using the
COMAND controller.
R you go down a level to the visual search.
You can refine your search here. Turn
003E0012003F or slide 003600120037the COMAND controller
to select individual vehicle components
highlighted in red 0027.
X To return to the previous page: press
the 001F button next to the COMAND
controller.
The previous page opens. Keyword search
The keyword search allows you to perform a
keyword search using character entry. A
detailed description of character entry can be
found in the section "COMAND" under
"Character entry (telephony)" (Y page 299). 0002
Selection list of available keywords
0003 Character bar
0027 001F Back symbol
X To enter a keyword: turn003E0012003F or slide
003600120037 the COMAND controller to select a
character. Slide 00380012000Athe COMAND
controller to change the character bar.
X To confirm the character, press 0039the
COMAND controller.
Selection list 0002is then filtered.
X Select characters in the same way until
COMAND jumps automatically to selection
list 0002.
Alternatively, you can call up selection
list 0002by pressing OK .
Contents
In the contents, the topics are listed in the
same order as in the printed Operator's
Manual. You can select a section and then a
subsection. 30
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