2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class trunk partition

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.............................................. .465 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 526
Using ............................................. 567
Jump starting (engine) ......................534 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature .......... 101
Display message ............................ 268
Locking ............................................ 85
Start/Stop button .......................... 155
Starting the engine ........................157
Unlocking ......................................... 85
Keyp ositions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 155
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 167
Manual drive program ....................171
Knee bag .............................................. 57L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 343
Presentation .................................. 343
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................237
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 72
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 252
Light function ,active
Display message ............................ 253
Lighting
Ligh tswitc h................................... 126
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interio rlighting delayed switch-off .234
Active light function .......................131
Automatic headlamp mode ............126 Cornering light function
.................130
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Hazard warning lamps ...................130
High beam flasher .......................... 130
High-beam headlamps ...................129
Low-beam headlamps ....................127
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........233
Standing lamps .............................. 128
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 233
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 233
Switching the exterio rlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer )............................ 234
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........234
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......253
Load/eject button .............................436
Loading aid (trunk) Raising/lowering the roof ..............492
Locking
see Centra llocking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 92
Emergency locking ........................... 93
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 91
Locking centrally
see Centra llocking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 235
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 251
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................31114
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
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seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. G
WARNING
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment or trunk unless they
are firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident G
WARNING
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
! Only close the trunk once the roof is
lowered completely. Otherwise, you could
damage the roof.
If you close the trunk lid before the roof is
lowered completely, the loading aid switch
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 585).
i To make loading easier, the stowed roof
can be raised with the loading aid after the trunk lid has been opened. The trunk
partition can also be detached. The trunk
partition must be closed againa
fter
loading. Otherwise, the roof cannot be
lowered.
You can unlock the trunk lid if the vehicle is
stationary and the roof is completely open or
closed.
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yoursel fout.
The trunk lid can be:
R opened and closed from outside
R opened automatically from outside
(vehicles without trunk lid remote closing
feature)
R opened and closed automatically from
outside (vehicles with trunk lid remote
closing feature)
R opened and closed from outside (vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS)
R opened and closed automatically from
inside (vehicles with trunk lid remote
closing feature)
R locked separately
R unlocked with the mechanical key
R opened with the emergency release button Opening/closing from outside
Opening 94
TrunkOpening and closing

X
Press the 000Ebutton on the SmartKey.
X Pull handle 0002.
X Raise the trunkl id.
i With the roof open, you can use the
loading aid ( Ypage 492) to raise the
folded-up roof in the trunk, enabling you to
load and unload more easily. For this
purpose, you can also open the trunk
partition.
Do not forget to close the trunk partition
again afterwards .Otherwise, it will not be
possible to close the roof.
Closing G
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away fro mthe trunk
opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around. X
Pull the trunk lid down using recess 0002.
X Lock the vehicle if necessary with
the 000D button on the SmartKey or with
KEYLESS-GO.
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
trunk, the trunk lid cannot be locked and
then opens again. Opening/closing automatically from
outside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure the trunk lid is closed when the
engine is running and while driving. Among
other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO)
gases may enter the vehicle interior resulting
in unconsciousness and death.
! The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
i Opening dimensions of the trunk lid
(Y page 585).
Opening You can open the trunk lid automatically
using the SmartKey or the handle in the trunk
lid.
X
Press and hold the 0005button on the
SmartKey until the trunk lid opens.
or
X If the trunk lid is unlocked, pull the trunk lid
handle and let it go again immediately.
Closing G
WARNING
Monitor the closing procedure carefully to
make sure no one is in danger of being
injured. To prevent possible personal injury,
always keep hands and fingers away from the
trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be
especially careful when small children are
around. To stop the closing procedure, do one
of the following:
R Press button 0005on the SmartKey.
R Press the remote trunk opening/closing
switch (on the driver's door).
R Press the trunk closing switch. Trunk
95Opening and closing
Z

X
To open all side windows: press
switch 0002to the point of resistance.
X To open all side windows fully: press
switch 0002beyond the point of resistance.
All side windows open simultaneously.
i If, after opening the windows, you close
one side window using the switch in the
door control panel:
R the front side window closes first and
R then the corresponding rea rside window
closes.
X To close all side windows: pull
switch 0002.
All side windows begin the closing
procedure simultaneously. The rear side
windows close after the front side
windows.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
fully closed.
Using the SmartKey G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the side windows.
Proceed as follows if there is a risk of
entrapment:
R release the 000Dkey.
R press and hold the 000Ekey until the side
windows open again. You can use the SmartKey to open or close
all side windows simultaneously.
X
Close the roof (Y page 104).
X Open the trunk partition (Y page 106).
X Vehicles withou tKEYLESS-GO: pointthe
tip of the SmartKey at the door handle on
the driver's door.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the
SmartKey must be within 6 ft (2 m) of the
vehicle.
X To open all side windows: press
the 000E button on the SmartKey until the
side windows are fully opened.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the 000Ebutton.
X To close all side windows: press the
000D button on the SmartKey until the side
windows are fully closed.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the 000Dbutton.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO G
WARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
make sure that nobody can become trapped.
Proceed as follows if there is a risk of
entrapment:
R release the locking button on the door
handle.
R pull the door handle immediately and hold
it.
The side windows open.
With KEYLESS-GO you can close all side
windows simultaneously .The KEYLESS-GO
key must be outside the vehicle. All the doors
must be closed. Side windows
101Opening and closing Z

Attempting to manually close the roof may
cause damage to the roo fand/o rinjury.
For this reason, the manual closing process
should only be carried ou tataqualified
specialist workshop.
! Never sit on the rear compartment trim or
stow heavy objects there. You will
otherwise damage the roof and rear
compartment trim of the vehicle.
! Do not forget that the weather can
change abruptly. Make certain that the roof
is closed when you leave the vehicle. The
vehicle electronics can be damaged if
water enters the vehicle interior.
! When opening and closing the roof, make
sure that:
R there is sufficien tclearance, as the roof
swings upwards.
R there is sufficien tclearance behind the
vehicle, as the trunk lid swings
backwards beyond the bumper.
R the trunk is only loaded to below the
trunk partition.
R the trunk partition is not pushed up by
the load.
R the trunk partition is closed.
R the trunk lid is closed.
R the outside temperature is above 5‡
( 001C 15 †).
You could otherwise damage the roof,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle.
i Make sure that the roof and rear window
are clea nand dry before opening the roof.
Otherwise, water or dirt could ente rthe
vehicle interior or trunk. Opening and closing using the roof
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Before operating the retractable hardtop
(vario-roof), make sure there is no danger of
anyone being injured by the moving parts
(retractable hardtop, roof frame, and trunk
lid).
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the
retractable hardtop is being raised or
lowered. Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the
retractable hardtop switch or the 000Eor
000D button on the SmartKey. This
immediately interrupts the raising or lowering
procedure. You can then operate the
retractable hardtop switch or press the
000E or000D button on the SmartKey to raise
or lower the retractable hardtop away from
the danger zone.
Opening/closing X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 175).
X Close the trunk partition (Y page 106).
X Close the trunk lid.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Open the cover in the lower center console.
Roof switch 0002is located under the cover. 104
RoofOpening and closing

X
To open: pull roofswitch 0002until the roof
has been fully retracted into the trunk and
the Vario-Roof in Operation message
disappears fro mthe multifunction display.
All of the side windows open.
X To close: press roof switch 0002until the roof
is fully closed and the Vario-Roof inOperation message disappears from the
multifunction display.
All of the side windows open.
X To close all side windows, pull the switch
under the cover of the center console
(Y page 100). Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Before operating the retractable hardtop
(vario-roof), make sure there is no danger of
anyone being injured by the moving parts
(retractable hardtop, roof frame, and trunk
lid).
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the
retractable hardtop is being raised or
lowered. Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the
retractable hardtop switch or the 000Eor
000D button on the SmartKey. This
immediately interrupts the raising or lowering
procedure. You can then operate the
retractable hardtop switch or press the
000E or000D button on the SmartKey to raise
or lower the retractable hardtop away from
the danger zone.
Opening/closing X
Close the trunk partition (Y page 106).
X Close the trunk lid (Y page 93). X
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the
tip of the SmartKey at the door handle on
the driver's door.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the
SmartKey must be within 6 ft (2 m) of the
vehicle.
X To open: press and hold the 000Ebutton
on the SmartKey until the roof is fully
opened.
The roof and the rear side windows open.
The front side windows close.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the 000Ebutton.
X To open the front side windows: press
and hold the 000Ebutton on the SmartKey
again.
X To close: press and hold the 000Dbutton
on the SmartKey until the roof is fully
closed.
The roof and the side windows close.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the 000Dbutton.
i When the roof is closed and the trunk
partition is open, the roof cannot be
opened using the SmartKey functions.
Instead, all of the side windows open or
close simultaneously (Y page 100). Locking the roof again
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so and lock the retractable
hardtop before continuing to drive. You could
otherwise endanger yourself and others. Roof
105Opening and closing Z

The roof is not locked if:
R
the 0007 symbol and Vario-Roof In Operation message appear in the
multifunction display
R the 0007 symbol and Open/Close Vario-
Roof Completely message appear and
you hear a warning tone
R you hear a warning tone for up to
10 seconds when pulling away or while
driving.
Locking You can lock the roof again if it is not locked
fully.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X Press the roof switch (Y page 104).Trunk partition
General notes !
To avoid damaging the roof or luggage
when folding back the roof, you should:
R only load the trunk to below the trunk
partition
R not place any objects on or in frontoft he
trunk partition
R not place any objects on the cover
behind the roll bars
R not allow the cargo to push the trunk
partition upwards
! Make sure the trunk separator is
completely closed. Otherwise, the roof can
be blocked when it is opened or closed.
The trunk partition can be used to cover
luggage and loads in the trunk. Opening/closing
Closed trunk partition
0002
Trunk partition
0003 Eyelets
0027 Handle
X To close: pull trunk partition 0002in the
direction of the arrow by handle 0027.
X Hook trunk partition 0002into fastening
eyelets 0003in the side panels.
X To open: remove trunk partition 0002from
fastening eyelets 0003in the side panels.
X Push trunk partition 0002against the
direction of the arrow by handle 0027.
Removing and installing Closed trunk partition
0002
Trunk partition
0003 Net
0027 Eyelets
0026 Handle 106
RoofOpening and closing