2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class lights

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction
......................................... 29 At a glance
........................................... 37 Safety
................................................... 47 Opening and closing
...........................81 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
..111 Lights and windshield wipers
..........125 Climate control
................................. 139 Driving and parking
..........................153 On-board computer and displays
....225 COMAND
............................................ 285 Stowage and features
......................519 Maintenance and care
......................541 Breakdown assistance
.....................555 Wheels and tires
............................... 575 Technical data
................................... 607 Contents
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Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 145
AIRSCARF Switching on/off ........................... 118
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output ..............152
Air vents
Glove box ...................................... .152
Important safety notes ..................151
Setting ........................................... 151
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................ .152
Setting the center air vents ...........151
Setting the side air vents ...............152
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........118
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative route ............................... 354
Ambient lighting Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Setting the color (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
AMG
Button for AMG menu ....................168
SETUP ............................................ 168
AMG menu (on-board computer) .....241
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 526
Assistance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........547
Hiding a service message ..............546
Resetting the service interval
displa y........................................... 547
Service message ............................ 546
Special service requirements ......... 547 ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................79
Function .......................................... .79
Switching off the alarm ....................79
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................235
Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 213
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 436
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................449
Pause function ............................... 450
Playback options ........................... 455
Safety notes .................................. 445
Setting the audio format ................454
Stop function ................................. 450
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 454
Video DVD ..................................... 483
Audio menu (on-board computer) ....232
Authorized Centers see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 160
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) ..........................159
Automatic headlamp mode ..............126
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position .............166
Automatic drive program ...............169
Changing gea r............................... 166
Display message ............................ 269
Driving tips .................................... 166
Emergency running mode ..............172
Engaging the park position ............164
Kickdown ....................................... 167 Index
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C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................31
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 392
Connecting .................................... 392
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 401
Opening and selecting an entry .....400
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 401
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 554
Car wash ........................................ 548
Display ........................................... 552
Exhaust pipe .................................. 552
Exterior lights ................................ 551
Gear or selector lever ....................553
Interior ........................................... 552
Matte finish ................................... 550
Night View Assist Plus ...................552
Notes ............................................. 547
Paint .............................................. 549
Plastic trim .................................... 553
Power washer ................................ 549
Rear view camera .......................... 552
Roof lining ...................................... 554
Seat belt ........................................ 554
Seat cover ..................................... 553
Sensors ......................................... 551
Steering wheel ............................... 553
Trim pieces .................................... 553
Washing by hand ........................... 548
Wheels ........................................... 550
Windows ........................................ 550
Wiper blades .................................. 551
Wooden trim .................................. 553
Car keys
see SmartKey
Car pool lanes .................................... 325
Car wash (care) ................................. 548Category list (music search)
............457
CD Copy protection ............................. 457
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............453
General information .......................457
Inserting ........................................ 445
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Mode, switching to ........................449
Multisession .................................. 456
Notes on discs ............................... 457
Pause function ............................... 450
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 445
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Safety notes .................................. 445
Selecting a media type ..................451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
CD/DVD
Ejecting (DVD drive )....................... 447
Inserting (DVD changer )................ 446
Inserting (single DVD drive) ...........446
Removing (single DVD drive) .......... 446
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 455
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 232
Center console Lower section .................................. 43
Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..........44
Upper section .................................. 42
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........82
Changing direction
Announcement phase ....................350
Change of direction phase .............350
Preparation phase .........................350
Changing the character set ..............307
Channel presets ................................ 437
Characters Changing the character set ............ 305
Changing the language ..................305
Deleting ......................................... 305 Index
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Switching on the Media Interface
..471
Switching to the MUSIC REGISTER 461
Display
Selecting the design ......................310
Displaying the arrival time ...............355
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 355
Displaying the track and album .......454
Display messages ASSYST PLUS ................................ 546
Calling up (on-board computer) .....244
Driving systems ............................. 261
Engine ............................................ 258
General notes ................................ 244
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........244
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 272
Lights ............................................ .255
Safety systems .............................. 245
SmartKey ....................................... 272
Tires ............................................... 267
Vehicle .......................................... .269
Distance recorder ............................. 229
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....283
DISTRONIC PLUS Cruise control lever .......................188
Deactivating ................................... 193
Display message ............................ 264
Displays in the multifunction
displa y........................................... 193
Driving tips .................................... 194
Function/notes ............................. 186
Important safety notes ..................187
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 192
Warning lamp ................................. 283
Dolby ®
Digital .................................... 301
Doors Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .90
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .82
Control panel ................................... 46
Display message ............................ 270
Emergency locking ........................... 91
Emergency unlocking .......................90
Important safety notes ....................88Opening (from inside)
......................89
Overview .......................................... 88
Power closing .................................. 90
Drinking and driving .........................178
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 169
Display ........................................... 165
Manual .......................................... .169
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 170
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........241
Drive program selector .....................167
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................547
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 126
Driving on flooded roads ..................183
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......71
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............71
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .72
Electronic brake force distributio n... 76
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) .73
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....73
Important safety information ...........70
Overview .......................................... 70
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 78
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................218
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Active Driving Assistance package 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............221
Active Parking Assist .....................206
Adaptive Damping System .............198
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................213
Cruise control ................................ 184
Display message ............................ 261
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 186
HOLD function ............................... 19510
Index

Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................162
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 544
Additives ........................................ 612
Checking the oil level ..................... 543
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 543
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 612
Notes about oil grades ................... 612
Notes on oil level/consumption ....543
Temperature (on-board computer) .241
Viscosity ........................................ 613
Entering an intersection name ......... 329
Entering a street name .....................327
Entering the address (example) .......326
Entering the city ................................ 327
Entering the house number .............. 327
Entry Deleting ......................................... 307
Saving ............................................ 305
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...241
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................74
Display message ............................ 245
ETS .................................................. 73
Function/notes ................................ 73
General notes .................................. 73
Important safety information ...........73
Warning lamp ................................. 277
ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 73
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 449
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 460
Exhaust check ................................... 178
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instructions) 552
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 120
Dipping (automatic) .......................121Folding in/out (electrically).
..........121
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...121
Storing settings (memory function) 123
Storing the parking position ..........121
Eyeglasses compartment .................521 F
Factory setting (reset function) .......316
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........453
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........453
Video DVD ..................................... 480
Favorites (Internet) ...........................432
Favorites button ................................ 314
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...610
First-aid kit ......................................... 556
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................557
Preparing the vehicle .....................557
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 558
Floormats ........................................... 539
Freeway information .........................374
Frequencies Adjusting for radio stations ............ 438
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 114
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 611
Consumption statistics ..................229
Displaying consumption ................. 317
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 230
Displaying the range ......................230
Driving tips .................................... 178
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 611
Important safety notes ..................610
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .611
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Refueling ........................................ 172
Tank content/reserve fuel .............610 12
Index

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Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 79
Incident (traffic report) .....................360
Indicator lamp Remote control .............................. 490
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 39
Warning and indicator lamps ...........40
Instrument cluster lighting ..............226
Interface (USB, iPod ®
)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting ................................. 132
Automatic control ..........................133
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 238
Emergency lighting ........................133
Manual control ............................... 133
Overview ........................................ 132
Reading lamp ................................. 132
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 237
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) .........238
Internet
Calling up the carousel view ..........426
Conditions for access ....................415
Creating favorites .......................... 432
Entering the URL ............................ 427
Favorites manager .........................432
Favorites menu .............................. 432
Menu functions .............................. 429
Opening favorites .......................... 431
Selecting favorites .........................427
Internet radio
Calling up ....................................... 426
Searching for stations .................... 426
iPod ®
Alphabetical track selection ..........474
Connecting to the Media Interface 470
Selecting a category/playlis t......... 473
iTunes ®
............................................... 474 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 556
Using ............................................. 598
Jump starting (engine) ......................565 K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............99
Display message ............................ 272
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 155
Starting the engine ........................157
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 155
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 167
Manual drive program ....................171
Knee bag .............................................. 53 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane recommendations
Explanation .................................... 351
Presentation .................................. 351
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................241
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 69
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 256
Light function, active Display message ............................ 257
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 126
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off .238
Active light function .......................131
Automatic headlamp mode ............126
Cornering light function .................130
Driving abroad ............................... 12614
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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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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