Exhaust check
................................... 178
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning instructions) 522
Exterior lighting Settin goption s.............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) .......................122
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........122
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...122
Storing settings (memory function) 124
Storing the parking position ..........123
Eyeglasses compartment .................491 F
Factory setting (reset function) .......308
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........443
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........443
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Favorites (Internet) ...........................422
Favorites button ................................ 306
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...578
First-aid kit ......................................... 526
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................527
Preparing the vehicle .....................527
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 528
Floormats ........................................... 509
Freeway information .........................366
Frequencies Adjusting for radio stations ............ 428
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 116
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 580
Consumption statistics ..................225
Displaying consumption ................. 309
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 226
Displaying the range ......................226Driving tips
.................................... 178
Fuel gauge ....................................... 43
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 579
Important safety notes ..................579
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .579
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Refueling ........................................ 172
Tank content/reserve fuel .............579
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 173
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 579
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 526
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 539
Before changing ............................. 539
Dashboard fuse box .......................539
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 540
Fuse box in the rear compartment .540
Important safety notes ..................539 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................508
Important safety notes ..................506
Opening/closing the garage door ..508
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 506
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 236
Genuine parts .................................... 576
Glass roof (sunblind) .........................109
Glove box ........................................... 490
Google Maps ®
.................................... 340
Google™ local search Importing a destination/route .......409
PopularS earches .......................... .410
Search ........................................... 408
Search history ............................... 410
Selecting a search position ............408
Using as the destination ................409
GPS reception .................................... 31512
Index
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and
explosion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling. G
WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
R If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek medical
assistance without delay.Don ot induce
vomiting.
R Immediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity Model Total
capacity All models
19.8 US gal
(75.0 l) Model Of which
reserve SL 550
Approx.
2.4 US gal (9.0 l) AMG vehicles
Approx.
3.7 US gal (14.0 l) Gasoline
Fuel grade
!
Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the
ignition if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. The repair
costs are high. Notify aqualified specialist
workshop and have the fuel tan kand fuel
lines drained completely.
! You should only refuel with unleaded
premium-grade gasoline as thi savoids
damaging the catalytic converter.
If engine running problems are apparent,
have the cause checked immediately and
repaired .Excess unburned fuel can
otherwise enter the catalytic converter,
leading to overheating and possibly
causing a fire.
! To ensure the longevity and full
performance of the engine, only premium-
grade unleaded gasoline may be used.
If there is no premium-grade unleaded
gasoline available and regular unleaded
gasoline must be used, please observe the
following precautions:
R only fill the fuel tank to half full with
regular unleaded gasoline and fill the rest
with premium-grade unleaded gasoline
as soo nas possible.
R do not drive at the maximum speed.
R avoid sudden acceleration. Service products and filling capacities
579Technical data Z
