2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Owner's Manual

Lane-correcting brake application
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WARNING
A lane-correcting brake application cannot
always bring the vehicle back into the original
lane. There is a risk of an accident.
Always steer, brake or accelerate yourself,
especially if Active Lane Keeping Assist warns
you or makes a lane-correcting brake
application. G
WARNING
Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect
traffic conditions or road users. In very rare
cases, the system may make an inappropriate
brake application, e.g. after intentionally
driving over a solid lane marking. There is a
risk of an accident.
An inappropriate brake application may be
interrupted at any time if you steer slightly in
the opposite direction. Always make sure that
there is sufficient distance on the side for
other traffic or obstacles.
In rare cases, Active Lane Keeping Assist can
recognize unclear markings or particular
structures on the roadway as solid lane
markings. An inappropriate brake application
may be interrupted at any time if you steer
slightly in the opposite direction. If a lane-correcting brake application occurs,
display
0043appears in the multifunction
display.
If you leave your lane, under certain
circumstances the vehicle will brake briefly on one side. This is meant to assist you in
bringing the vehicle back to the original lane.
This function is available in the range between
40 mph and 120 mph (60 km/h and
200 km/h).
A lane-correcting brake application can only
be made after driving over a solid,
recognizable lane marking. Before this, a
warning must be given by means of
intermittent vibration in the steering wheel.
In addition, a lane with lane markings on both
sides must be recognized. The brake
application also slightly reduces vehicle
speed.
i
A further lane-correcting brake
application can only occur after your
vehicle has returned to the original lane.
No lane-correcting brake application occurs
if:
R you clearly and actively steer, brake or
accelerate.
R you cut the corner on a sharp bend.
R you have switched on the turn signals.
R a driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
R you have adopted a sporty driving style with
high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration.
R ESP ®
is switched off.
R the transmission is not in position D.
R a loss of tire pressure or a defective tire has
been detected and displayed.
Active Lane Keeping Assist does not detect
traffic situations or road users. An
inappropriate brake application may be
interrupted at any time if you:
R steer slightly in the opposite direction
R switch on the turn signal
R clearly brake or accelerate Driving systems
223Driving and parking Z

A lane-correcting brake application is
interrupted automatically if:
R a driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ESP ®
, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake or Active Blind
Spot Assist.
R lane markings can no longer be recognized.
Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist
X Switch on Active Lane Keeping Assist using
the on-board computer; to do so, select
Standard
Standard orAdaptive Adaptive (Ypage 235).
If you drive at speeds above 40 mph
(60 km/h) and lane markings are detected,
the lines in the assistance graphics display
(Y page 234) are shown in green. Lane
Keeping Assist is ready for use.
If Standard Standard is selected, no warning
vibration occurs if:
R you have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
R a driving safety system intervenes, such
as ABS, BAS or ESP ®
.
When Adaptive
Adaptive is selected, no warning
vibration occurs if:
R you have switched on the turn signals. In
this event, the warnings are suppressed
for a certain period of time.
R a driving safety system intervenes, e.g.
ABS, BAS or ESP ®
.
R you accelerate hard, e.g. kickdown.
R you brake hard.
R you steer actively, e.g. swerve to avoid
an obstacle or change lanes quickly.
R you cut the corner on a sharp bend. 224
Driving systemsDriving an
d parking

Useful information
............................226
Important safety notes ....................226
Displays and operation ....................226
Menus and submenus ......................229
Display messages ............................. 244
Warning and indicator lamps ..........273 225On-board computer and displays

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 33).Important safety notes
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WARNING
If you operate information systems and
communication equipment integrated in the
vehicle while driving, you will be distracted
from traffic conditions. You could also lose
control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an
accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the
equipment when the vehicle is stationary. G
WARNING
If the instrument cluster has failed or
malfunctioned, you may not recognize
function restrictions in systems relevant to
safety. The operating safety of your vehicle
may be impaired. There is a risk of an
accident.
Drive on carefully. Have the vehicle checked
at a qualified specialist workshop
immediately.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating the on-board computer.
The on-board computer only shows messages
or warnings from certain systems in the multifunction display. You should therefore
make sure your vehicle is operating safely at
all times. Otherwise, a vehicle that is not
operating safely may cause an accident.
For an overview, see the instrument panel
illustration (Y
page 39). Displays and operation
Instrument cluster lighting
The lighting in the instrument cluster, in the
displays and the controls in the vehicle
interior can be adjusted using the brightness
control knob.
The brightness control knob is on the bottom
left of the instrument cluster (Y page 39).
X Turn the brightness control knob counter-
clockwise or clockwise.
If the light switch is set to 0058,0060or
0058, the brightness is dependent upon
the brightness of the ambient light.
i The light sensor in the instrument cluster
automatically controls the brightness of
the multifunction display.
In daylight, the displays in the instrument
cluster are not lit. Coolant temperature display
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WARNING
Opening the hood when the engine is
overheated or when there is a fire in the
engine compartment could expose you to hot
gases or other service products. There is a
risk of injury.
Let an overheated engine cool down before
opening the hood. If there is a fire in the
engine compartment, keep the hood closed
and contact the fire department.
! A display message is shown if the coolant
temperature is too high. 226
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If the coolant temperature is over
248 ‡(120 †), do not continue driving. The
engine will otherwise be damaged.
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the right-hand side
(Y page 39).
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 protect the
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 228).
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 184):
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 detects a vehicle in front:
The segments between the speed of the
vehicle in front and the stored speed light
up. Operating the on-board computer
Overview 0043
Multifunction display
0044 Switches on the Voice Control System;
see the separate operating instructions
0087 Right control panel
0085 Left control panel
0083 Back button
X To activate the 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
227On-board computer and displays Z

Left control panel
0059
0065 R
Calls up the menu and menu bar 0063
0064
Press briefly:
R
Scrolls in lists
R Selects a submenu or function
R In the Audio Audio menu: selects a
stored station, an audio track or
a video scene
R In the Tel Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the phone book and
selects a name or telephone
number 0063
0064
Press and hold:
R
In the Audio Audio menu: selects the
previous/next station or selects
an audio track or a video scene
using rapid scrolling
R In the Tel Tel(Telephone) menu:
starts rapid scrolling if the phone
book is open 0076 R
Confirms a selection/display
message
R In the Tel Tel(telephone) menu:
switches to the telephone book
and starts dialing the selected
number
R In the Audio Audio menu: stops the
station search function at the
desired station Right control panel
0076 R
Rejects or ends a call
R Exits phone book/redial
memory 0061 R
Makes or accepts a call
R Switches to the redial memory 0081
0082 R
Adjusts the volume 0063 R
Mute Back button
0038
Press briefly:
R
Back
R Switches off the Voice Control
System; see the separate
operating instructions
R Hides display messages/calls
up the last Trip Tripmenu function
used
R Exits the telephone book/redial
memory 0038
Press and hold:
R
Calls up the standard display in
the Trip Trip menu Multifunction display
0043
Transmission position (Y page 165)
0044 Drive program (Y page 165)
0087 Text field
0085 Menu bar 228
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0083
Time (Y page 312)
0084 Outside temperature or speed
(Ypage 237)
Text field 0087shows the selected menu or
submenu as well as display messages.
X To show the menu bar0085: press the
0059 or0065 button on the steering wheel.
Menu bar 0085disappears after a few
seconds.
The following messages may appear in the
multifunction display:
0097 Shift recommendation
(Ypage 169)
0095005D0096 Active Parking Assist (Y page 206)
CRUISE
CRUISE Cruise control (Y
page 184)
00CE Adaptive Highbeam Assist
(Ypage 132)
00A7 ECO start/stop function
(Ypage 159)
00D9 HOLD function (Y page 195) Menus and submenus
Menu overview
Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to call up the menu bar and
select a menu.
Operating the on-board computer
(Y page 227).
Depending on the equipment installed in the
vehicle, you can call up the following menus:
R Trip Trip menu (Y page 229)
R Navi
Navi menu (navigation instructions)
(Y page 231)
R Audio
Audio menu (Y page 232)
R Tel
Tel menu (telephone) (Y page 233)
R DriveAssist
DriveAssist menu (assistance)
(Y page 234)
R Service
Service menu (Ypage 235)
R Settings
Settings menu (settings) (Y page 236)
R AMG
AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y page 241) Trip menu
Standard display X
Press and hold the 0038button on the
steering wheel until the Trip
Trip menu with
trip odometer 0043and odometer 0044is
shown.
Trip computer "From Start" or "From
Reset" Example: trip computer "From Start"
0043
Distance
0044 Time
0087 Average speed
0085 Average fuel consumption
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
From Start From Start orFrom Reset
From Reset .
The values in the From Start
From Startsubmenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From Reset From Resetsubmenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset (Y page 230).
The From Start From Start trip computer is
automatically reset when:
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than four hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 miles have been exceeded. Menus and submenus
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The
From Reset
From Reset trip computer is
automatically reset if the value exceeds
9,999 hours or 99,999 miles.
ECO display Example: ECO display
X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select
ECO DISPLAY ECO DISPLAY .
If the ignition remains switched off for longer
than four hours, the ECO display will be
automatically reset.
Further information on the ECO display
(Y page 179).
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Trip menu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
current fuel consumption (not for AMG
vehicles) and the approximate range.
The approximate range that can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refueled 00A8instead of the
range. Digital speedometer
0043
Shift recommendation (Y page 169)
0044 Digital speedometer
Gearshift recommendation 0043is not given on
AMG vehicles.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
digital speedometer.
Resetting values Example: resetting the trip computer "From start"
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Trip
Tripmenu.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the 0076button.
X Press the 0064button to select Yes
Yes and
press the 0076button to confirm.
You can reset the values of the following
functions:
R Trip odometer
R "From Start" trip computer
R "From Reset" trip computer
R ECO display
i When you reset the values in the "ECO
display", the values in the trip computer
"From Start" are likewise reset. When you 230
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