2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class high beam

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
911 emergency call ..........................385A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 245
Function/notes ................................ 71
Important safety notes ....................71
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................143
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus
With spotlight function ................... 217
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 235
Display message ............................ 263
Function/informatio n.................... 218
Active Body Control (AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 261
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND display (AMG vehicles) ... 203
Function/notes ............................. 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles)
Display message ............................ 261
Driving conditions menu in the
COMAND displa y........................... 200
Function/notes ............................. 198
Active Driving Assistance package .218
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 235
Display message ............................ 263
Function/informatio n.................... 221
Active light function .........................131
Active Parking Assist Display message ............................ 264
Function/notes ............................. 206
Important safety notes ..................206Active partition (USB devices
only)
Selecting ........................................ 455
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 77
Adaptive Damping System Function/notes ............................. 198
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 131
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Additives (engine oil) ........................612
Address book Browsing ........................................ 407
Calling up ....................................... 407
Changing an entry .......................... 409
Connecting a call ........................... 410
Creating an entry ........................... 408
Deleting an entry ........................... 408
Deleting contacts ........................... 413
Details about an entry ...................409
Entering characters .......................304
Entry as a home address ...............365
Hiding contact details ....................414
Importing contacts ........................412
Introduction ................................... 406
Receiving vCards ........................... 413
Searching for an entry ...................408
Starting route guidance .................410
Voice tag ....................................... 411
Address entry menu .......................... 327
Adjusting the sound settings Balance .......................................... 300
Adjusting the vehicle height
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Air bags
Display message ............................ 254
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 52
Head bag ......................................... 54
Important safety notes ....................50
Knee bag .......................................... 53
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 49
Side impact air bag ..........................534
Index

Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 173
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 610
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 556
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 570
Before changing ............................. 570
Dashboard fuse box .......................571
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 571
Fuse box in the rear compartment .572
Important safety notes ..................570 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................538
Important safety notes ..................536
Opening/closing the garage door ..538
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 536
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 241
Genuine parts ...................................... 29
Glass roof (sunblind) .........................107
Glove box ........................................... 520
Google Maps ®
.................................... 348
Google™ local search Importing a destination/route .......418
Popular Searche s........................... 419
Search ........................................... 416
Search history ............................... 419
Selecting a search position ............417
Using as the destination ................418
GPS reception .................................... 323
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............453 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 94Harman/kardon
®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 271
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Head bags
Display message ............................ 252
Operation ........................................ .54
Heading up (navigation) ...................371
Headlamps Cleaning system (notes) ................614
Fogging up ..................................... 132
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........118
Headphones Changing batteries ........................490
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 115
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 132
Switching on/off ........................... 129
Hill start assist .................................. 158
HOLD function Activating ....................................... 196
Deactivating ................................... 196
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 195
Home address
Entering and saving .......................332
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 332
Hood
Closing .......................................... .543
Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes ..................542
Opening ......................................... 542
Hydroplaning ..................................... 183 Index
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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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Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0043
0058
Low-beam
headlamps 127
0044
0060
Parking lamps 128
0087
00E5
ESP® 277
0085
0057
High-beam
headlamps 129
0083
Electric parking brake (red) 280
0049
(USA only) 0024
(Canada only) 0084
0024
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 280
006B
00BA
Distance warning 283
006C
003E003D
Turn signals 129
006D
0077
Tire pressure monitor 284 Function Page
006E
0075
SRS 280
006F
00E9
Seat belt 273
0070
0074
SPORT handling
mode (AMG vehicles) 278
0071
00AC
Coolant 281
0072
00B9
Check Engine 281
0073
00B6
Reserve fuel 281
0074
00BB
ESP®
OFF 277
0075
0025
ABS 275
0076
Brakes 275
0027
(USA only) 004D
(Canada only) 40
Instrument clusterAt a glance

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

X
To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is
in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 0063(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0064(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0044or0085.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0044or0085. High-beam headlamps 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow 0043.
In the 0058position, the high-beam
headlamps are only switched on when it is
dark and the engine is running.
The 0057 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the high-beam
headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam
headlamps: move the combination switch
back to its normal position.
The 0057 indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Exterior lighting
129Lights andwindshield wipers Z