2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class brake sensor

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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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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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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PRE-SAFE
®
(anticipatory occupant
protection system)
Introduction PRE-SAFE
®
takes preemptive measures to
protect occupants in certain hazardous
situations.
Important safety notes !
Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
Despite your vehicle being equipped with the
PRE-SAFE ®
system, the possibility of
personal injuries occurring as a result of an
accident cannot be eliminated.
Always adapt your driving style to suit the
prevailing road and weather conditions and
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front. Drive carefully.
Function PRE-SAFE
®
intervenes:
R in emergency braking situations, e.g. when
BAS is activated.
R in critical driving situations, e.g. when
physical limits are exceeded and the
vehicle understeers or oversteers severely.
R on vehicles with DISTRONIC PLUS: if
BAS PLUS brakes hard or the radar sensor
system detects an imminent danger of
collision in certain situations.
PRE-SAFE ®
takes the following measures
depending on the hazardous situation
detected:
R the seat belts are pre-tensioned.
R if the vehicle skids, the side windows are
closed so that only a small gap remains. R
the front-passenger seat is adjusted if it is
in an unfavorable position.
R Vehicles with a multicontour seat or
active multicontour seat: the air
pressure in the side bolsters is increased.
If the hazardous situation passes without
resulting in an accident, PRE-SAFE ®
slackens
the belt pre-tensioning. All settings made by
PRE-SAFE ®
can then be reversed.
If the seat belts are not released:
X When the vehicle is stationary, move the
backrest or seat back slightly.
The seat belt pre-tensioning is reduced and
the locking mechanism is released.
The seat-belt adjustment is an integral part of
the PRE-SAFE ®
convenience function. More
information about seat-belt adjustment can
be found under "Seat-belt adjustment"
(Y page 64). NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Do not secure any objects (e.g. coat hangers)
on the NECK-PRO head restraints. Otherwise,
the NECK-PRO head restraints may not
function properly, or in the event of a rear-end
collision may not be able offer the level of
protection they are designed to provide. G
WARNING
Seat or head restraint covers can cause a
malfunction when the NECK-PRO head
restraints are activated or when the side
impact air bags are deployed, or they can
prevent this completely. The NECK-PRO head
restraints or side impact air bags can
therefore not provide the intended protection.
Do not use any seat or head restraint covers. G
WARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints. Occupant safety
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In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
Braking X
Keep the brake pedal firmly depressed until
the emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated. BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
General information i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70).
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For BAS PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor
system must be operational.
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
If the radar sensor system is malfunctioning,
BAS PLUS will not be available. The brake
system is still available with complete brake
boosting effect and BAS.
BAS PLUS can help you to minimize the risk
of a collision with a vehicle or reduce the
effects of such a collision. If BAS PLUS
detects a danger of collision, you are assisted
when braking.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations.
In such cases, BAS PLUS may:
R intervene unnecessarily
R not intervene There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the
recognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is
also impaired in the event of:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Function To avoid a collision, BAS PLUS calculates the
brake force necessary if:
R
you approach an obstacle, and
R BAS PLUS has detected a risk of collision 72
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Important safety notes
i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section for driving safety systems
(Y page 70). G
WARNING
If EBD has malfunctioned, the rear wheels can
still lock, e.g. under full braking. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
You should therefore adapt your driving style
to the different handling characteristics. Have
the brake system checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Observe information regarding indicator and
warning lamps ( Ypage 275) as well as
display messages ( Ypage 247). ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ADAPTIVE BRAKE enhances braking safety
and offers increased braking comfort. In
addition to the braking function, ADAPTIVE
BRAKE also has the HOLD function
(Y page 195) and hill start assist
(Y page 158). PRE-SAFE
®
Brake
General information i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70).
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is only available in vehicles
with DISTRONIC PLUS.
For PRE-SAFE ®
Brake to assist you when
driving, the radar sensor system must be
operational.
With the help of the radar sensor system,
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can detect obstacles that
are in front of your vehicle for an extended
period of time.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can help you to minimize
the risk of a collision with a vehicle ahead, and
reduce the effects of such a collision. If PRE- SAFE
®
Brake has detected a risk of collision,
you will be warned visually and acoustically
as well as by automatic braking. PRE-SAFE ®
Brake cannot prevent a collision without your
intervention.
Important safety notes G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake will initially brake your
vehicle by a partial application of the brakes
if a danger of collision is detected. There may
be a collision unless you also brake.
Automatic emergency braking cannot prevent
a collision. There is a risk of an accident.
Always apply the brakes yourself and try to
take evasive action. G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
conditions.
In these cases, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may:
R give an unnecessary warning and then
brake the vehicle
R not give a warning or intervene
There is a risk of an accident.
Always pay particular attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake, especially if
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake warns you. Terminate the
intervention in a non-critical driving situation.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a
collision, you must apply the brakes yourself. G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may neither
give warnings nor intervene in all critical
situations. There is a risk of an accident. Driving safety systems
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Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In the event of snowfall or heavy rain, the
recognition can be impaired.
Recognition by the radar sensor system is
also impaired in the event of:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
Following damage to the front end of the
vehicle, have the configuration and operation
of the radar sensors checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. This also applies to
collisions at low speeds where there is no
visible damage to the front of the vehicle.
Function X
To activate/deactivate: activate or
deactivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-
board computer (Y page 235).
When the PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is deactivated,
the multifunction display in the assistance
graphic shows the 00D4symbol.
Starting at a speed of around 4 mph
(7 km/h), this function warns you if you
rapidly approach a vehicle in front. An
intermittent warning tone will then sound and
the 00BA distance warning lamp will light up
in the instrument cluster.
X Brake immediately to defuse the situation.
or
X Take evasive action provided it is safe to do
so.
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can also brake the vehicle
automatically under the following conditions:
R the driver and front-passenger have their
seat belts fastened and
R the vehicle speed is between
approximately 4 mph (7 km/h) and
124 mph (200 km/h)
At speeds of up to approximately 40 mph
(70 km/h) PRE-SAFE ®
Brake can also detect
stationary objects. Examples of stationary
objects are stopped or parked vehicles.
i If there is an increased risk of collision,
preventive passenger protection measures
(PRE-SAFE ®
) are activated.
If the risk of collision with the vehicle in front
remains and you do not brake, take evasive
action or accelerate significantly, the vehicle
may perform automatic emergency braking,
up to the point of full brake application.
Automatic emergency braking is not
performed until immediately prior to an
imminent accident.
You can prevent the intervention of the PRE-
SAFE ®
Brake at any time by:
R depressing the accelerator pedal further.
R activating kickdown.
R releasing the brake pedal.
The braking action of PRE-SAFE ®
Brake is
ended automatically if:
R you maneuver to avoid the obstacle.
R there is no longer any danger of a collision.
R there is no longer an obstacle detected in
front of your vehicle. STEER CONTROL
General information STEER CONTROL helps you by transmitting a
noticeable steering force to the steering
wheel in the direction required for vehicle
stabilization.78
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