2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Owner's Manual

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) ...................................... 237
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........238
Standing lamps .............................. 128
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 237
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 237
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 238
Switching the spotlight on/off .......237
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........238
Turn signals ................................... 129
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Light sensor (display message) .......257
Load/eject button .............................446
Loading aid (trunk) Raising/lowering the roof ..............522
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 90
Emergency locking ........................... 91
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 239
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 255
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 127
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................319 M
M+S tires ............................................ 578
MAGIC SKY CONTROL .......................107
Malfunction message see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................370
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 373
City mode l..................................... 374
Geo-coordinate displa y.................. 373
Heading ......................................... 371
Information in the display ..............373
Map settings .................................. 371
Moving ........................................... 370
North orientation ........................... 371
Notes ............................................. 370
Point of interest symbols ...............372
Road displa y.................................. 373
Saving the crosshair position .........370
Showing the map data version ....... 380
Topographical map ........................374
Updating ........................................ 380
Updating process ........................... 380
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 550
mbrace Call priority .................................... 531
Display message ............................ 250
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 531
Downloading routes .......................535
Emergency call .............................. 528
General notes ................................ 527
Geo fencing ................................... 535
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............533
MB info call button ........................530
Remote vehicle locking ..................533
Roadside Assistance button ..........530
Search & Send ............................... 532
Self-test ......................................... 528
Speed alert .................................... 535
System .......................................... 528
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 535
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 534
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............533 Index
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Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 91
Unlocking the driver's door ..............90
Media Interface
Alphabetical track selection ..........474
Basic menu .................................... 472
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 470
Connection options .......................470
iPod ®
............................................. 470
Mode ............................................. 470
MP3 player. ................................... 470
Notes for the MP3 player ...............476
Playback options ........................... 475
Selecting categories ......................473
Selecting folders ............................ 473
Selecting music files ......................472
Selecting playlists ..........................473
Switching to ................................... 471
USB mass storage device ..............470
Media list ........................................... 451
Memory card (audio) .........................232
Memory function ............................... 123
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 244
Messages see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off .........394
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 388
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
interface) .386
De-authorizing ............................... 390
External authorization ....................389
Menu (on-board computer) ............233
Registering (authorizing) ................388
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 83
MOExtended tires .............................. 557
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................601
Mounting a new wheel ...................600
Preparing the vehicle .....................597
Raising the vehicle .........................598Removing a wheel
..........................600
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 598
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 456
Copyright ....................................... 457
Data medium ................................. 455
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............453
File systems ................................... 456
Formats ......................................... 456
Mode, switching to ........................449
Notes ............................................. 455
Operation ....................................... 232
Pause function ............................... 450
Playback options ........................... 455
Safety notes .................................. 445
Selecting a media type ..................451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 228
Permanent displa y......................... 237
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume .....................299
Operating the on-board computer .227
Overview .......................................... 41
Multisession CD ................................ 456
Music files Recording ...................................... 461
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music file s................... 462
Deleting individual music file s....... 463
Disk space information ..................462
General notes ................................ 460
Playback options ........................... 463
Switching to ................................... 460
Music search ..................................... 457
My address see Home address N
Navigation Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements ............300
Alternative route ............................ 354
Avoiding an area ............................ 37616
Index

Basic settings
................................ 325
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 354
Compass function ..........................379
Destination memory ......................365
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 355
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 332
Entering a destination ....................326
Entering a destination by address .. 326
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 334
Entering a point of interest ............339
Entering characters (character bar )306
Freeway information ......................374
General notes ................................ 323
GPS reception ................................ 323
Important safety notes ..................323
Lane recommendation ...................351
List of areas ................................... 377
Map settings .................................. 370
Menu (on-board computer) ............231
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) ................................... .359
Previous destinations ....................369
Reading out traffic reports .............364
Repeating announcements ............352
Route guidance .............................. 349
Search & Send ............................... 348
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory .......................332
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 333
Selecting your home address ........332
Setting options for destination/
route downloa d.............................. 424
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 325
Showing/hiding the menu .............324
Starting route calculation ..............331Switching announcements on/off
.353
Switching to ................................... 324
Navigation announcements
Switching off .................................. 299
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .61
Resetting after being triggered ........62
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................216
Cleaning ......................................... 552
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 214
Problem (malfunction) ...................218
Showing the image on the
COMAND displa y........................... 322
Switching automatic activation
on/off ............................................ 322
North orientation (navigation) .........371
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 154 O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 60
Operation ........................................ .55
System self-test ............................... 58
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................66
Important safety notes ....................48
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection) .......................61
OCS
Faults ............................................... 60
Operation ........................................ .55
System self-test ............................... 58
Odometer ........................................... 229
Off-map .............................................. 360
Off-road .............................................. 359
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 241
Assistance menu ........................... 234
Audio menu ................................... 232
Convenience submenu ..................239
Displaying a service message ........547
Display messages ..........................244 Index
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DISTRONIC PLUS
........................... 193
Factory settings submenu .............236
Important safety notes ..................226
Instrument cluster submenu ..........236
Lighting submenu .......................... 237
Menu overview .............................. 229
Message memory .......................... 244
Navigation menu ............................ 231
Operation ....................................... 227
RACETIMER ................................... 241
Service menu ................................. 235
Settings menu ............................... 236
Standard displa y............................ 229
Telephone menu ............................ 233
Trip menu ...................................... 229
Vehicle submenu ........................... 239
Video DVD operation .....................233
Online and Internet functions
Ending the connection ...................416
Establishing/ending the
connection ..................................... 415
Further Mercedes-Benz Apps ......... 425
Mercedes-Benz Mobile Website .....425
Options menu ................................ 422
Resetting settings ..........................424
Selecting options for the local
search ............................................ 423
Setting options for destination/
route downloa d.............................. 424
Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................33
Important safety notes ....................32
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ...........................30
Outside temperature display ...........227
Overhead control panel ......................45 P
Paint code number ............................608
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...549
Panic alarm .......................................... 48
Parking ............................................... 175
Engaging park position ..................164
Important safety notes ..................175
Parking brake ................................ 176Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 121
Rear view camera .......................... 210
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist .....................206
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 247
Electric parking brake ....................176
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 128
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................205
Driving system ............................... 203
Function/notes ............................. 203
Important safety notes ..................203
Problem (malfunction) ...................206
Range of the sensors .....................204
Warning displa y............................. 205
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problem (malfunction) .....................60
Problems (malfunction) .................. 254
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 55
Pause function Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........450
Video DVD ..................................... 481
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ......................345
Calling up the menu .......................344
Displaying on the map ...................344
Managing categories .....................345
Saving ............................................ 346
Selecting as the destination ..........347
Settings ......................................... 344
Visual information ..........................345
Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 399
Calling up ....................................... 397
Creating a new entry .....................399
Deleting an entry ........................... 398
Entering characters .......................304
Icon overview ................................. 397
Searching for an entry ...................39718
Index

Picture settings (TV, video)
..............478
Picture viewer Displaying pictures ........................485
Introduction ................................... 484
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) .553
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........455
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 341
Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 340
Entering ......................................... 339
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 343
List ................................................. 341
ZAGAT ®
survey service ..................343
see Personal POIs
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 372
Point of interest list
With character bar .........................342
Power locks ......................................... 90
Power washers .................................. 549
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 250
Operation ........................................ .61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................235
Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Previous destinations (navigation) ..369
Program selector button ..................167
Protection of the environment General notes .................................. 29
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 158 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ...........33 R
RACE START Important safety notes ..................197
RACETIMER (on-board computer) ....241
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................239
Display message ............................ 262
Radio
Overview ........................................ 435
Selecting a station .........................232
Setting a statio n............................ 437
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
Storing stations ............................. 438
Switching HD Radio on/off ............436
Switching on .................................. 436
Switching wavebands ....................437
Radio-wave reception/
transmission in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................33
Read-aloud function ..........................364
Reading lamp ..................................... 132
Real-time traffic reports ...................360
Rear-compartment screens ..............487
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 256
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source .................503
Adjusting sound settings ...............492
Adjusting the brightness ................493
Adjusting the color ........................493
Adjusting the contrast ...................493
AUX mode ...................................... 506
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 494
Changing the batteries ..................490
Changing the picture format ..........493
Cordless headphones ....................489
Multiple users ................................ 492
Operating with the headphones .....492
Picture settings .............................. 493
System settings ............................. 493
Using the main loudspeaker ..........492
Video DVD mode ........................... 499 Index
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Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................552
Displaying the image .....................322
Function/notes ............................. 210
Switching on/off ........................... 211
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................121
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Switching on/off ........................... 149
Receiving vCards ............................... 413
Redialing (telephone) ........................393
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................615
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ..................172
Refueling proces s.......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 488
Programming (garage door opener) 536
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...487
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 133
Reporting safety defects ....................34
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 260
Warning lamp ................................. 281
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 316
Resetting (factory settings) .............316
Residual heat (climate control) ........150
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........163
Reversing feature Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid .......................................... .92
Reversing lamps (display message) 256
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....31 Roll bar
Display message ............................ 251
Operation ........................................ .55
Roller sunblind .................................. 107
Roof Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes ..................101
Opening/closing (with roof switch) 102
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .. 103
Overview ........................................ 101
Problem (malfunction) ...................109
Relocking ....................................... 103
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 554
Roof switch ........................................ 102
Route Estimated time of arrival ................355
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........357
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 355
Recording ...................................... 357
Route overview .............................. 356
Selecting an alternative route ........354
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 325
Starting calculation ........................331
Route demonstration ........................356
Route guidance Canceling ...................................... .354
Continuing ..................................... 354
Destination reached ......................354
General notes ................................ 349
Lane recommendations .................351
Off-road ......................................... 359
Traffic reports ................................ 36020
Index

S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................66
Child restraint systems ....................66
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 55
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....445
Using the telephone ....................... 384
Video DVD mode ........................... 478
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio
Displaying information ...................444
Notes ............................................. 440
Registering .................................... 441
Selecting a category ......................442
Switching to ................................... 441
Saving the crosshair position ..........370
Screen Selecting for remote operation ......487
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 448
Inserting ........................................ 448
Search & Send ................................... 348
Seat belts Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................64
Belt force limiters ............................ 66
Cleaning ......................................... 554
Correct usage .................................. 63
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .66
Fastening ......................................... 64
Important safety guidelines .............62
Releasing ......................................... 65
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Seat belt guide ............................... 115
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................240
Warning lamp ................................. 273
Warning lamp (function) ................... 65
Seats
Active multicontour sea t................ 319
Adjusting (electrically) ...................114
Adjusting the head restraint ..........115
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ..................................... 319Balance (seat heating)
...................320
Belt guide ...................................... 115
Cleaning the cover .........................553
Correct driver's seat position ........112
Important safety notes ..................113
Multicontour seat .......................... 319
Overview ........................................ 113
Resetting settings ..........................322
Seat functions (COMAND) .............318
Seat heating problem ....................117
Seat ventilation problem ................117
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 319
Sliding forward/back .....................116
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........118
Switching seat heating on/off .......116
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..117
Selecting a province .........................327
Selecting a state ............................... 327
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 437
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 553
Positions ........................................ 163
Sending DTMF tones .........................394
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......551
Service menu (on-board computer) .235
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 613
Coolant (engine) ............................ 613
Engine oil ....................................... 612
Fuel ................................................ 610
Important safety notes ..................610
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 615
Washer fluid .................................. .614
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........236
Menu overview .............................. 292
On-board computer .......................236
Picture (COMAND) .........................478
Sound settings ............................... 300
Setting the air distribution ...............146
Setting the airflow ............................147 Index
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Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 313
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the night design ...................310
Setting the text reader speed ..........312
Setting the volume Telephone call s.............................. 300
Video AUX ..................................... 484
SETUP (on-board computer) .............241
Side impact air bag .............................53
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 550
Convenience closing feature ............99
Important safety information ...........97
Opening/closing (all) .......................98
Opening/closing (front) ...................98
Opening/closing (rear) ....................98
Overview .......................................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................101
Resetting ....................................... 100
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 508
Daily forecast ................................. 508
Detail information ..........................509
Information chart ........................... 508
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 509
Switching on/off ........................... 508
Weather map ................................. 511
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience opening feature ..........99
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof ..............103
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................155
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................157
Snow chains ...................................... 579Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............527
General notes ................................ 526
Trunk ............................................. 527
Under the armrest .........................527
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Sound menu ...................................... .300
Sound mode ....................................... 303
Sound settings Calling up the sound menu ............300
Surround sound ............................. 301
Treble and bas s............................. 300
Specialist workshop ............................ 33
Special seat belt retractor .................. 70
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial lis t................................ 402
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 230
In the Instrument cluster .................39
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measurement 236
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 308
SPORT handling mode Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 278
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 252
Introduction ..................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 157
Station search ................................... 437
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7822
Index