2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class sensor

HANDS-FREE ACCESS
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The vehicle's exhaust system may be very hot.
You could burn yourself by touching the
exhaust system if you use HANDS-FREE
ACCESS. There is a risk of injury. Always
ensure that you only make the kicking
movement within the detection range of
sensors.
! If the key is within the rear detection
range of KEYLESS-GO, the following
situations, for example, could lead to the
unintentional opening of the trunk:
R using a car wash
R using a power washer
Make sure that the key is at least 6.5 ft
(2 m) away from the vehicle.
General notes With KEYLESS-GO and HANDS-FREE
ACCESS, you can open or close the trunk lid
or stop the procedure without using your
hands. This is useful if you have your hands
full. To do this, simply move your foot under
the bumper.
Observe the following points:
R
Carry your KEYLESS-GO key about your
person. The KEYLESS-GO key must be in
the rear detection range of the vehicle.
R When making the kicking movement, make
sure that you are standing firmly on the
ground and that there is sufficient
clearance to the rear of the vehicle. You
could otherwise lose your balance e.g. on
ice. R
Always ensure that you only make the
kicking movement within the detection
range of sensors 0043.
R Stand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
rear area while doing so.
R Do not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement.
Otherwise, the sensors may not function
correctly.
R HANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
when the engine is started.
R If a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear
detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HAND-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered. The trunk
lid could thus be opened or closed
unintentionally, for example, if you:
-set something down or lift something up
behind the vehicle
- polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in these situations or in
situations similar to these. This will prevent
the unintentional opening/closing of the
trunk.
R Using the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a
prosthetic leg may restrict functionality. 94
TrunkOpening and closing

Operation
X
To open/close: move your foot in sensor
detection range 0043using your leg.
A warning tone will sound while the trunk
lid is opening or closing.
X If the trunk lid does not open after
several attempts: wait at least ten
seconds then move your leg under the
bumper once again.
i If you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the trunk lid does not open or
close. Repeat the leg movement more
quickly if this occurs.
To stop the opening or closing procedure:
R move your foot in the sensor detection
range under the bumper or
R pull the handle on the outside of the trunk
lid or
R press the closing button in the trunk lid or
R press the 0054button on the SmartKey If the trunk lid closing procedure has been
stopped:
R
move your foot under the bumper again and
the trunk lid will open.
If the trunk lid opening procedure has been
stopped:
R move your foot under the bumper again and
the trunk lid will close. Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate. In
addition, people may be standing in the
closing area or may enter the closing area,
e.g. children, during the closing procedure.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Release the remote operating switch
immediately if somebody becomes trapped.
To re-open the tailgate pull on the remote
operating switch. G
WARNING
The trunk lid can be automatically opened or
closed even if the SmartKey is not in the
vehicle. If children are left unsupervised in the
vehicle, they could activate the functions.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! 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 616). Trunk
95Opening and closing Z

X
To open all side windows: press
switch 0043to the point of resistance.
X To open all side windows fully: press
switch 0043beyond 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 rear side window
closes.
X To close all side windows: pull
switch 0043.
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
When using the convenience closing feature,
parts of the body could be trapped in the
closing area when a side window is being
closed. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is
operating. Make sure that no body parts are
in close proximity during the closing
procedure. If someone is trapped:
X Release the 0037button immediately.
X Press and hold the 0036button 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 102).
X Open the trunk partition (Y page 103).
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 all side windows: press
the 0036 button on the SmartKey until the
side windows are fully opened.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the 0036button.
X To close all side windows: press the
0037 button on the SmartKey until the side
windows are fully closed.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the 0037button.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO G
WARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
parts of the body could be trapped in the
closing area when a side window is being
closed. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is
operating. Make sure that no body parts are
in close proximity during the closing
procedure.
If someone is trapped:
X Release the recessed sensor surface on the
door handle immediately.
X Pull the door handle immediately and hold
it until the side windows open again. Side windows
99Opening and closing Z

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. X
Touch recessed sensor surface 0043on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface 0043.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
closed.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface 0043on the
door handle. Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
X Close all the doors.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed. (Y page 98)
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed (Y page 98).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released, the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. 100
Side windowsOpening and closing

The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
after starting the vehicle if the rear window
defroster is switched on and the outside
temperature is low. Mirror heating lasts up to
10 minutes.
i You can also heat up the exterior mirrors
manually by switching on the rear window
defroster.
Folding the exterior mirrors in or out
electrically X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X Briefly press button 0043.
Both exterior mirrors fold in or out.
i Make sure that the exterior mirrors are
always folded out fully while driving. They
could otherwise vibrate.
Exterior mirror pushed out of position If an exterior mirror has been pushed out of
position, proceed as follows:
X Move the exterior mirror into the correct
position manually.
The mirror housing is engaged again and
you can adjust the exterior mirrors as usual
(Y page 120). Automatic anti-glare mirrors
The rear-view mirror and the exterior mirror
on the driver's side automatically go into anti-
glare mode if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
R the ignition is switched on and
R incident light from headlamps strikes the
sensor in the rear-view mirror.
The mirrors do not go into anti-glare mode if
reverse gear is engaged or if the interior
lighting is switched on. Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger side
Setting and storing the parking position Using reverse gear
0043
Button for the driver's side exterior mirror
0044 Button for the front-passenger side
exterior mirror
0087 Adjustment button
0085 Memory button M
You can position the front-passenger side
exterior mirror in such a way that you can see
the rear wheel on that side as soon as you
engage reverse gear. You can store this
position.
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press button 0044for the exterior mirror on
the front-passenger side. Mirrors
121Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

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).Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you drive with the lights
switched on even during the daytime. In some
countries, operation of the headlamps varies
due to legal requirements and self-imposed
obligations. Driving abroad
Symmetrical low-beam headlamps Switch the headlamps to symmetrical low
beam in countries in which traffic drives on
the opposite side of the road from the country
where the vehicle is registered. This prevents
glare to oncoming traffic. When using
symmetrical lights, the edge of the road is not
lit as widely and as far ahead as normal.
Have the headlamps converted at a qualified
specialist workshop as close to the border as
possible before driving in these countries.
Asymmetrical low beam Have the headlamps converted back to
asymmetrical low-beam headlamps at a
qualified specialist workshop as soon as
possible after crossing the border again. Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options Exterior lighting can be set using:
R
the light switch
R the combination switch (Y page 129)
R the on-board computer (Y page 237)
Light switch Operation
00470063
Left-hand standing lamps
00480064 Right-hand standing lamps
00490060 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A0058 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
If you hear a warning tone when you leave the
vehicle, the lights may still be switched on.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The exterior lighting (except the parking/
standing lamps) switches off automatically if
you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door with the SmartKey
in position 0.
Automatic headlamp mode G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other 126
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid. The driver is responsible for the vehicle's
lighting at all times. 00470063
Left-hand standing lamps
00480064 Right-hand standing lamps
00490060 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A0058 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
0058 is the favored light switch setting. The
light setting is automatically selected
according to the brightness of the ambient
light (exception: poor visibility due to weather
conditions such as fog, snow or spray):
R SmartKey in position 1in the ignition lock:
the parking lamps are switched on or off
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light.
R With the engine running: if you have
activated the daytime running lamps
function via the on-board computer, the
daytime running lamps or the low-beam
headlamps and parking lamps are switched
on or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.
X To switch on automatic headlamp
mode: turn the light switch to 0058.Only for Canada:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. The
daytime running lamps function is required by
law in Canada. It cannot therefore be
deactivated.
When the engine is running and the vehicle is
stationary: if you move the selector lever from
a drive position to P, the daytime running
lamps/low-beam headlamps go out after
three minutes.
When the engine is running, the vehicle is
stationary and in bright ambient light: if you
turn the light switch to 0060, the daytime
running lamps and parking lamps switch on.
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0058, the manual settings take
precedence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the
visibility of your vehicle during the day. To do
this, the daytime running lamps function must
be switched on using the on-board computer
(Y page 237).
If the engine is running and you turn the light
switch to 0060or0058, the manual settings
take precedence over the daytime running
lamps.
Low-beam headlamps G
WARNING
When the light switch is set to 0058, the low-
beam headlamps may not be switched on
automatically if there is fog, snow or other
causes of poor visibility due to the weather
conditions such as spray. There is a risk of an
accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
0058. Exterior lighting
127Lights and windshield wipers Z

00470063
Left-hand standing lamps
00480064 Right-hand standing lamps
00490060 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A0058 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Even if the light sensor does not detect that
it is dark, the parking lamps and low-beam
headlamps switch on when the ignition is
switched on and the light switch is set to the
0058 position. This is a particularly useful
function in the event of rain and fog.
X To switch on the low-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058.
The green 0058indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
! If the battery has been excessively
discharged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the 0060parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0064 right or the 0063left standing lamp. 00470063
Left-hand standing lamps
00480064 Right-hand standing lamps
00490060 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A0058 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
X To switch on: turn the light switch to
0060.
The green 0060indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
Standing lamps 00470063
Left-hand standing lamps
00480064 Right-hand standing lamps
00490060 Parking lamps, license plate and
instrument cluster lighting
004A0058 Automatic headlamp mode,
controlled by the light sensor
004B0058 Low-beam/high-beam headlamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is
illuminated. 128
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers