2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class phone

Parking the vehicle for a long period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
X Connecting a trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop.
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice. Driving tips
General notes
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety-relevant functions are only available
with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving. G
WARNING
If you operate mobile communication
equipment 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 this equipment when the vehicle
is stationary.
Observe the legal requirements for the
country in which you are driving. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
If you make a call while driving, always use
hands-free mode. Only operate the telephone when the traffic situation permits. If you are
unsure, pull over to a safe location and stop
before operating the telephone.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), the vehicle covers
a distance of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) per
second.
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
R
The tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.
R Remove unnecessary loads.
R Warm up the engine at low engine speeds.
R Avoid frequent acceleration or braking.
R Observe the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or in the service
interval display. Have all the maintenance
work carried in accordance with Daimler
AG regulations.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-start traffic
and in hilly terrain.
Drinking and driving G
WARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident is greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Emission control G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There 178
Driving tipsDriving and parking

The functionality of ATTENTION ASSIST is
restricted and warnings may be delayed or
not occur at all:
R if the road condition is poor, e.g. if the
surface is uneven or if there are potholes
R if there is a strong side wind
R if you have adopted a sporty driving style
with high cornering speeds or high rates of
acceleration
R if you are predominantly driving slower
than 50 mph (80 km/h) or faster than
112 mph (180 km/h)
R if you are currently using COMAND or
making a telephone call with it
R if the time has been set incorrectly
R in active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
ATTENTION ASSIST is only an aid to the
driver. It might not always recognize fatigue
or increasing inattentiveness in time or fail to
recognize them at all. The system is not a
substitute for a well-rested and attentive
driver.
Warning and display messages in the
multifunction display X
Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Y page 235).
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be
warned no sooner than 20 minutes after
your journey has begun. You then hear an
intermittent warning tone twice and the
Attention Assist: Take a Break!
Attention Assist: Take a Break!
message appears in the multifunction
display.
X If necessary, take a break.
X Press the 0076or0038 button to confirm
the message.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break and ATTENTION ASSIST
still detects increasing lapses in
concentration, you will be warned again after
15 minutes at the earliest. ATTENTION ASSIST is reset when you
continue your journey and starts assessing
your tiredness again if:
R you switch off the engine.
R you take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break.
When ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated, the
00D7 symbol appears in the multifunction
display in the assistance graphics display. Night View Assist Plus
General notes In addition to the illumination provided by the
normal headlamps, Night View Assist Plus
uses infrared light to illuminate the road.
Camera 0044of Night View Assist Plus picks up
the infrared light and displays a black and
white image in COMAND. The image shown
in COMAND corresponds to a road lit up by
high-beam headlamps. This enables you to
see the road's course and any obstacles in
good time. When pedestrian recognition is
active, pedestrians recognized by the system
are visually highlighted in color in the Night
View Assist Plus display with small frame
corners.
i Infrared light is not visible to the human
eye and therefore does not glare. Night
View Assist Plus can therefore remain
switched on even if there is oncoming
traffic. 214
Driving systemsDriving and parking

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
Displays and operationOn-board computer and displays

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
229On-board computer and displays Z

Video DVD operation
Example: CD/DVD changer display
0043
Current scene
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 299).
X Select video DVD ( Ypage 479).
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Audio Audiomenu.
X To select the next/previous scene:
briefly press the 0063or0064 button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the
0063 or0064 button until desired
scene 0043has been reached. Telephone menu
Introduction G
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.
When telephoning, you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving.
X Switch on the mobile phone (see the
separate operating instructions).
X Switch on COMAND (Y page 299).X
Establish a Bluetooth ®
connection to
COMAND (Y page 385).
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel Telmenu.
You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R Phone READY Phone READY or the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
R Phone No Service Phone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting a call Example: incoming call
X
Press the 0061button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
If someone calls you when you are in the
Tel Tel menu, a display message appears in the
multifunction display.
You can accept a call even if you are not in
the Tel Tel menu.
Rejecting or ending a call X
Press the 0076button on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the Tel Telmenu.
Dialing a number from the phone book X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel
Telmenu.
X Press the 0063,0064or0076 button to
switch to the phone book. Menus and submenus
233On-board computer and displays Z

X
Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
desired name.
or
X To begin rapid scrolling: press and hold
the 0063 or0064 button for longer than
one second.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list.
X If only one telephone number is stored
for a name: press the0061or0076 button
to start dialing.
or
X If there is more than one number for a
particular name: press the0061or0076
button to display the numbers.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
number you want to dial.
X Press the 0061or0076 button to start
dialing.
or
X To exit the phone book: press the0076
or 0038 button.
Redialing The on-board computer saves the last names
or numbers dialed in the redial memory.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the Tel
Tel menu.
X Press the 0061button to switch to the
redial memory.
X Press the 0063or0064 button to select the
desired name or number.
X Press the 0061or0076 button to start
dialing.
or
X To exit the redial memory: press the
0076 or0038 button. Assistance menu
Introduction In the
DriveAssist DriveAssist menu, you have the
following options:
R Displaying the assistance graphic
(Y page 234)
R AMG vehicles only: set the vehicle level
(Y page 201)
R Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
(Y page 235)
R Activating/deactivating ATTENTION
ASSIST (Y page 235)
R Activating/deactivating Active Blind Spot
Assist (Y page 235)
R Activating/deactivating Active Lane
Keeping Assist (Y page 235)
Displaying the assistance graphic X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist DriveAssist
menu.
X Press 0063or0064 to select Assistance
Assistance
Graphic
Graphic .
X Press the 0076button.
The multifunction display shows the
DISTRONIC PLUS distance display in the
assistance graphic (Y page 193).
The assistance graphic can display the status
of and information from other driving systems
or driving safety systems.
The assistance graphic shows:
R the 00D7 symbol when ATTENTION ASSIST
(Y page 213) is deactivated.
R the lane markings as bright lines when
Active Lane Keeping Assist (Y page 221) is
activated. 234
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions 0083 The hood is open.
G WARNING
The open hood may block your view when the vehicle is in motion.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away ( Ypage 175).
X Close the hood. 0051 At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
X
Close all the doors. 00CC
Power Steering Power Steering
Malfunction See Malfunction See
Operator's Manual Operator's Manual The power steering is malfunctioning.
A warning tone also sounds.
G WARNING
You will need to use more force to steer.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Check whether you are able to apply the extra force required.
X If you are able to steer safely: carefully drive on to a qualified
specialist workshop.
X If you are unable to steer safely: do not drive on. Contact the
nearest qualified specialist workshop. 0058
Trunk Partition Trunk Partition
Open Open The trunk partition is open.
X
Close the trunk partition (Y page 104).Phone No Service Phone No Service Your vehicle is outside the network provider's transmitter/
receiver range.
X
Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol
appears in the multifunction display. 0059
Decrease Speed Decrease Speed You wanted to open the roof while the vehicle was in motion.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
X Open the roof (Y page 102). 0059
Vario-Roof Vario-Roof
Lowering Lowering The roof is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are
depressurized.
X
Fully open or close the roof (Y page 102).270
Display
messagesOn-board computer and displays

Useful information
............................286
Operating safety ............................... 286
At a glance ......................................... 289
System settings ................................ 310
Vehicle functions .............................. 316
Navigation ......................................... 323
Telephone .......................................... 384
Online and Internet functions ..........415
Audio .................................................. 435
Video .................................................. 477
Rear Seat Entertainment System ....486
SIRIUS Weather ................................ 507 285COMAND