2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class roof rack

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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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
29 Z

X
Turn driver's side catch lever 0083in the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeat the same process on the catch lever
on the passenger side.
Trunk partition 0043is unlocked.
X Pull out trunk partition 0043in the direction
of the arrow. 0083
Catch lever (example: driver's side)
0084 Guide
X To install: insert guides 0084of trunk
partition 0043into the brackets.
X Slide in trunk partition 0043as far as it will
go.
X Turn driver's side catch lever 0083in the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeat the same process on the catch lever
on the passenger side.
Trunk partition 0043is unlocked.
X Pull trunk partition 0043by handle 0085in the
direction of the arrow.
X Hook trunk partition 0043into fastening
eyelets 0087in the side panels.
X Pull net 0044forwards and hook the left and
right-hand sides into the holder. Wind screen
Manual wind screen Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the wind screen when visibility
conditions are good. G
WARNING
If the wind screen is incorrectly installed, it
could detach itself during a journey and
endanger other road users. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
Install the wind screen as described. Do not
place any objects on top of the installed wind
screen.
! Install or remove the wind screen only
when the roof is open. You could otherwise
damage the wind screen or the vehicle
interior.
The wind screen offers protection from the
wind when driving with the roof down.
The wind screen can be installed or removed
from the driver's side or passenger side. We
recommend that a second person assists you
when doing this.
For operations involving the wind screen, it is
preferable to be positioned on the side of the
vehicle facing away from the traffic, after
stopping the vehicle in accordance with the
traffic conditions. Roof
105Opening and closing Z

Installing/removing
Rear brackets for wind screen
0043
Bracket cover, front-passenger side
0044 Bracket cover, driver's side
X To install: open the roof (Y page 102).
X Press the mark on cover 0043and push in the
direction of the arrow.
X Repeat the procedure with cover 0044.
The rear brackets for wind screen 0087are
visible. 0087
Wind screen
0085 Pin
0083 Front brackets for wind screen
0084 Lock cover (example: front-passenger
side)
X Make sure that wind screen 0087is folded
back.
X Push the upper half of cover 0084on wind
screen 0087.
X Repeat the procedure with the cover on the
driver's side.
Wind screen 0087is unlocked. X
Hold wind screen 0087at an angle and insert
pins 0085into the rear brackets.
Make sure that pins 0085sit correctly in the
brackets.
X Insert wind screen 0087into front brackets
0083.
X Check whether wind screen 0087is correctly
seated in all four brackets.
X Push the lower half of cover 0084on wind
screen 0087.
Wind screen 0087is locked.
X Fold wind screen 0087forward if necessary.
X To remove: make sure that wind screen
0087 is folded back.
X Push the upper half of cover 0084on wind
screen 0087.
Wind screen 0087is unlocked.
X First remove wind screen 0087from front
brackets 0083.
X Hold wind screen 0087at an angle and then
remove from the rear brackets.
X Slide covers 0043and 0044of the rear brackets
against the direction of the arrow until they
are fully closed.
Electrical wind screen Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the wind screen when visibility
conditions are good.
! When extending or retracting the wind
screen, make sure there are no objects on
the rear compartment trim. Otherwise, the
objects could damage the wind screen.
The wind screen offers protection from the
wind when driving with the roof down. The 106
RoofOpening and closing

is approximately
00CDin (1.6 mm). If this is the
case, the tire is so worn that it must be
replaced. Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
R Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
Exception: it is permissible to install a
different type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
(Y page 557).
R Only mount tires of the correct size onto
the wheels.
R Break in new tires at moderate speeds for
the first 60 miles (100 km). They only reach
their full performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tires which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
R Replace the tires after six years at the
latest, regardless of wear. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in
conjunction with an active tire pressure loss
warning system or with an active tire pressure
monitor and on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires with
a flat tire (Y page 557).
i Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires
are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the
factory. It is therefore recommended that
you additionally equip your vehicle with a
TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not
feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires. A TIREFIT kit can be obtained from a
qualified specialist workshop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 597). Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and
braking power. Change the tires on your
vehicle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at
very cold temperatures could cause cracks to
form, thereby damaging the tires
permanently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept
responsibility for this type of damage. M+S tires
G
WARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than
00CF in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provide sufficient traction. There
is a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 00CF
in (4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the 004Dsnowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking
provide the best possible grip in wintry road
conditions.
Only these tires will allow driving safety
systems such as ABS and ESP ®
to function
optimally in winter. These tires have been
developed specifically for driving in snow. 578
Winter operationWheels and tires

Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold.
Cold tire pressure
The tires are cold:
R if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has been driven for less than
1 mile (1.6 km).
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
parts and more than 2.3 kilograms (5 lbs).
These optional extras, such as high-
performance brakes, level control, a roof rack
or a high-performance battery, are not
included in the curb weight and the weight of
the accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identity code, tire size, tire
type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are
distributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of 00CDin
(1.6 mm) has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb) multiplied by the
number of seats in the vehicle. Changing a wheel
Flat tire
You can find information on what to do in the
event of a flat tire in the "Breakdown
assistance" section (Y page 557).
Information on driving with MOExtended tires
in the event of a flat tire can be found under
"MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
characteristics" (Y page 557).
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 557) contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tire. Information on
driving with MOExtended tires in the event of
a flat tire can be found under "MOExtended
tires (tires with run-flat characteristics"
(Y page 557). 596
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