2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Owner's Manual

Steering (display message)
..............270
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................118
Button overview ............................... 41
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 227
Cleaning ......................................... 553
Important safety notes ..................118
Paddle shifters ............................... 168
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........168
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 450
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 241
Storing stations Radio ............................................. 438
Stowage areas ................................... 520
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 521
Center console .............................. 521
Cup holders ................................... 524
Eyeglasses compartment ...............521
Glove box ...................................... .520
Important safety information .........520
Rear ............................................... 522
Stowage net ................................... 522
Stowage net ....................................... 522
Stowage space Center console (rear) .....................522
Umbrella holder ............................. 521
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 524
Street View ........................................ 335
Summer tires ..................................... 578
Sun visor ............................................ 525
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 238
Surround sound ................................. 301
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 301
Switching on/off ........................... 302
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 202
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 199
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........241Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
................................................. 150
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................478
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................311
Switching HD Radio on/off see Radio
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............79
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 394
Switching wavebands (radio) ...........437
System settings
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 313
Date ............................................... 311
Language ....................................... 313
Text reader speed ..........................312
Time ............................................... 311
Time zone ...................................... 311
Voice Control System ....................312 T
Tachometer ........................................ 227
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 256
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 610
Information .................................... 608
Tires/wheels ................................. 602
Vehicle data ................................... 616
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 531
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 531
Downloading routes .......................535
Emergency call .............................. 528
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 Index
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System
.......................................... 528
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 535
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 534
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............533
Tele Aid
General notes ................................ 527
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................392
Accepting a call ............................. 233
Adjusting the volume for calls .......300
Calling (outgoing call ).................... 392
Conference connection .................. 395
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................386
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......390
Display message ............................ 270
Ending an active call ......................395
Entering a number .........................392
Entering phone numbers ................ 392
External authorization (Bluetooth ®
) 389
Function restrictions ......................385
General notes ................................ 384
Incoming call ................................. 392
Making a call ................................. 395
Making a call via speed dia l........... 393
Menu (on-board computer) ............233
Number from the phone book ....... .233
Operating options ..........................385
Overview of functions ....................393
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 391
Redialing ........................................ 234
Rejecting/accepting a waiting call 394
Rejecting/ending a call .................233
Rejecting a call .............................. 392
Safety notes .................................. 384
Sending DTMF tones ..................... .394
Single call ...................................... 393
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 394
Text messages (SMS) ....................404
Toggling ......................................... 395
Using the telephone ....................... 392
see Bluetooth ®
Telephone basic menu Bluetooth ®
interface ...................... 391Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 393
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 392
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 226
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 241
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 241
Outside temperature ..................... .227
Setting (climate control) ................146
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sende r.......................... 405
Deleting ......................................... 406
Inbox .............................................. 404
Information and requirements .......404
Reading .......................................... 404
Reading aloud ................................ 405
Storing sender in address book .....406
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................406
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........79
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Time
Setting ........................................... 312
Setting summer/standard time .....311
Setting the forma t......................... 311
Setting the time ............................. 311
Setting the time/date forma t........ 311
Setting the time manually ..............311
Setting the time zone ..................... 311
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................241
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 558
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....583
Checking manually ........................583
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes ..................583
Maximum ....................................... 582
Notes ............................................. 581
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................560
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................560
Recommended ............................... 579
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 585
Function/notes ............................. 583
General notes ................................ 58324
Index

Important safety notes
..................583
Restarting ...................................... 585
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning message .......................... 585
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................596
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................594
Bar (definition) ............................... 594
Changing a wheel .......................... 596
Characteristics .............................. 594
Checking ........................................ 577
Definition of terms .........................594
Direction of rotatio n...................... 597
Display message ............................ 267
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................596
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................. .593
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............594
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 595
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 595
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................595
Important safety notes ..................576
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......595
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........595
Labeling (overview )........................ 590
Load bearing index (definition) ......596
Load index ..................................... 593
Load index (definition) ...................595
M+S tires ....................................... 578
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 595
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 595
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 595
Maximum tire loa d......................... 593
Maximum tire load (definition) .......595
MOExtended tires ..........................578
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 596
Overview ........................................ 576PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition)
..................................... 595
Replacing ....................................... 597
Service life ..................................... 578
Sidewall (definition) .......................596
Speed rating (definition) ................595
Storing ........................................... 597
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 594
Summer tires ................................. 578
Temperature .................................. 590
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 596
Tire bead (definition) ......................596
Tire pressure (definition) ................596
Tire pressures (recommended )...... 594
Tire size (data) ............................... 602
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 590
Tire tread ....................................... 577
Tire tread (definition) .....................596
Total load limit (definition) .............596
Traction ......................................... 589
Traction (definition) .......................596
Tread wea r..................................... 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 589
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................594
Unladen weight (definition) ............595
Wear indicator (definition) .............596
Wheel rim (definition) ....................595
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader ..........................300
Towing
Important safety guidelines ...........567
Installing the towing eye ................568
Removing the towing eye ...............569
With the rear axle raised ................569
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......569
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............570
Important safety notes ..................567
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 452
Selecting using the number keypad 452 Index
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Track information
.............................. 499
Traffic jam function ........................... 354
Traffic reports Calling up a list .............................. 362
Reading out on route .....................364
Real-time traffic report ..................363
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 163
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle ..................570
Treble, adjusting (sound) ..................300
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .553
Trip computer (on-board computer) 229
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 229
Resetting (on-board computer) ......230
True Image™ ...................................... 303
Trunk Emergency release ..........................96
Important safety notes ....................91
Locking separately ...........................96
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) ....................94
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Power closing .................................. 90
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 269
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening dimensions ......................616
Trunk load (maximum) ......................616
Trunk partition Display message ............................ 270
General notes ................................ 103
Installing ........................................ 104
Opening/closing ............................ 104
Removing ....................................... 104
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 129TV
Automatic picture shutoff ..............478
Picture settings .............................. 478
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Umbrella holder ................................. 521
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
Updating the digital map ..................380
USB see Media Interface V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........525
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 34
Data acquisition ....................... 35, 288
Display message ............................ 269
Equipment ....................................... 30
Individual settings ..........................236
Limited Warranty ............................. 34
Loading .......................................... 586
Locking (in an emergency) ...............91
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 601
Maintenance .................................... 31
Parking for a long period ................ 178
Pulling away ................................... 158
Raising ........................................... 598
Reporting problems .........................34
Securing from rolling away ............598
Towing away .................................. 567
Tow-starting ................................... 567
Transporting .................................. 570
Unlocking (in an emergency) ...........90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................82
Vehicle data ................................... 616
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 61626
Index

Vehicle dimensions
...........................616
Vehicle emergency locking ................91
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............608
Vehicle level Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Display message ............................ 261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 556
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 233
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................478
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............478
DVD menu ..................................... 482
Fast forward/rewind ..................... .480
Function restrictions ......................479
Interactive content ........................483
Notes on discs ............................... 478
Operation ....................................... 478
Pause function ............................... 481
Playing conditions .......................... 479
Safety notes .................................. 478
Selecting ........................................ 481
Selecting a film/title ..................... .481
Selecting a scene/chapter ............481
Setting the audio format ................483
Setting the language ......................483
Setting the picture .........................478
Showing/hiding the control menu .480
Showing/hiding the menu .............480
Stop function ................................. 480
Subtitles ........................................ 483
Switching to ................................... 479
VIN ...................................................... 608
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 312
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 299
Navigation messages .....................300 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 275
Brakes ........................................... 275
Check Engine ................................. 281
Coolant .......................................... 281
Distance warning ........................... 283
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 283
ESP ®
.............................................. 277
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 278
Fuel tank ........................................ 281
Overview .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................55
Reserve fuel ................................... 281
Seat belt ........................................ 273
SPORT handling mode ...................278
SRS ................................................ 280
Tire pressure monitor ....................284
Warranty ............................................ 608
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 271
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route .338
Creating ......................................... 336
Editing ........................................... 337
Entering ......................................... 336
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low ........................338
Weather Band
Searching for a channel .................439
Switching on .................................. 439
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 511
Legend .......................................... .516
Moving ........................................... 511
Showing/hiding layers ...................512
Showing/hiding the menu .............512
Time stamp .................................... 516
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 511
Storing an area .............................. 511
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 431
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........601
Wheel chock ...................................... 598 Index
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Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 596
Checking ........................................ 577
Cleaning ......................................... 550
Cleaning (warning) .........................597
Important safety notes ..................576
Interchanging/changing ................597
Mounting a new wheel ...................600
Mounting a wheel .......................... 597
Overview ........................................ 576
Removing a wheel ..........................600
Storing ........................................... 597
Tightening torque ........................... 601
Wheel size/tire size .......................602
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrical wind screen ....................106
Manual wind screen .......................105
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 147
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid .......................545
Notes ............................................. 614
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 271
Problem (malfunction) ...................137
Replacing the wiper blades ............135
Switching on/off ........................... 134
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................578
Slippery road surfaces ...................183
Snow chains .................................. 579
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 578
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 578
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 551
Important safety notes ..................135
Replacing ....................................... 135
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 553
Workshops see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZAGAT ®
rating service ...................... 343
ZONE function Switching on/off ........................... 14728
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of
comprehensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected
by these factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
R avoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking. R
change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 00C3of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
H
Environmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
! Air bags and Emergency Tensioning
Devices, as well as control units and
sensors for these restraint systems, may be
installed in the following areas of your
vehicle:
R doors
R door pillars
R door sills
R seats
R cockpit
R instrument cluster
R center console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint
systems. Introduction
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Have aftermarket accessories installed at
a qualified specialist workshop.
You could jeopardize the operating safety of
your vehicle if you use parts, tires and wheels
as well as accessories relevant to safety
which have not been approved by Mercedes.
This could lead to malfunctions in safety-
relevant systems, e.g. the brake system. Use
only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts or parts of
equal quality. Only use tires, wheels and
accessories that have been specifically
approved for your vehicle.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject to
strict quality control. Every part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or
selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should therefore be used.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a supply of genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts for necessary service and repair work.
In addition, strategically located parts
delivery centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number (VIN) (Y page 608) and the engine
number (Y page 609) when ordering genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts. Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle may
not feature all functions described here. This
also applies to safety-relevant systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Should you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operator's Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws) 30
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