Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please
note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 31).Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could
otherwise fog
up. This could prevent you from
observing the traffic conditions, thereby
causing an accident. G
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled
replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air volume to the interior
and the windows could fog up, impairing
visibility and endangering you and others.
Have a clogged filter replaced as soon as
possible at a qualified specialist workshop.
Climate control regulates the temperature
and the humidity in the vehicle interior and
filters undesirable substances out of the air.
Climate control is only operational when the
engine is running. The system only works
optimally when the side windows and the roof
are closed.
The residual heat function can only be
activated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off (Y page 130). i
Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm
weather. This will speed up the
cooling process and the desired vehicle
interior temperature will be reached more
quickly.
i It is possible that the residual heat
function may be activated automatically an
hour after the SmartKey is removed. The
vehicle is then ventilated for 30minutes to
dry the air-conditioning system. 122
Overview of climate control systems
Climate control
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Select an option and press W to confirm.
The following options are available:
R Normal Track Sequence
Normal track sequence: you hear the
tracks in
their normal order (e.g. numerical
or alphabetical).
R Random Medium
All the tracks on the medium are played in
random order.
R Random Track List
The tracks in the currently active category
or folder, including any subfolders, are
played in random order.
i For MP3 players, the random playlists
offer a maximum of 300 tracks chosen at
random.
MP3 player instructions General notes
Up to 30,000 tracks per medium are
supported.
You can speed up some functions and
improve the search results by:
R
making sure the names of tracks, albums
and artists, for example, are written the
same way
R labeling albums
featuring various artists as
“compilations”
i Multiple entries of tracks in playlists are
filtered out for some players.
Data formats
MP3 and WMA are supported as data formats
with fixed and variable bit rates (up to
320 kbits/s).
Special notes about MP3 players
Up to eight directory levels with up to 1,000
tracks per directory are supported.
Do not use USB extension leads or adapters.
They can impair functionality. i
DRM (Digital Rights Management)
protected files are not supported by the
Media Interface. Audio AUX mode
Notes on audio AUX mode You can connect an external audio source
(AUX) to COMAND. You will find the
necessary socket in the center console
stowage compartment.
If COMAND is equipped with a Media
Interface, external audio sources are
connected using the cable set provided. An
AUX
socket
is not provided. The connections
for the Media Interface are located in the
stowage compartment in the center console.
i You will find further information online at
http://www.mbusa-mobile.com.
Alternatively, call the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)
(for USA) or Customer Relations at
1-800-387-0100 (for Canada).
Activating audio AUX mode G
WARNING
External audio sources may have different
volumes, which can mean that system
messages such
as traffic announcements and
navigation system announcements are much
louder. If necessary, please deactivate the
system messages or adjust their volume
manually.
When you connect an external audio source,
audio AUX is not selected automatically.
X Select Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and
turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If AUX mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active. Audio
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COMAND Z
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils
for AMG vehicles.
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MB approval is indicated on the oil
containers.
Filling capacities The following values refer to an oil change
including the oil filter.
Model Capacity
SL 550
BlueEFFICIENCY
With external oil
cooler:
9.5 US qt (9.0 l) SL 63 AMG
Without external oil
cooler: 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
With external oil
cooler: 10 US qt (9.5 l) SL 65 AMG
Without external oil
cooler: 10.6 US qt (10.0 l)
With external oil
cooler: 11.6 US qt (11.0 l) Additives
!
Do not
use any additives in the engine oil.
This could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of
a
fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity,
this means that it is thick; a low viscosity
means that it is thin.
Select an engine oil with an SAE (viscosity)
classification suitable for the prevailing
outside temperatures. The table shows you
which SAE classifications are to be used. The
low-temperature characteristics of engine
oils can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a
result of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is
therefore strongly recommended that you
carry out regular oil changes using an
approved engine oil with the appropriate SAE
classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point.
If the
boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This would impair braking
efficiency.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
regular intervals. The brake fluid change
intervals can be found in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz. Information about approved brake fluid
can be obtained at any qualified specialist
workshop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, open
flames and smoking are prohibited when
handling antifreeze. Service products and filling capacities
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