2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class trunk

Night View Assist Plus
...................214
PARKTRONIC ................................. 203
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........197
Rear view camera .......................... 210
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................181
Automatic transmission .................166
Brakes ........................................... 180
Break-in period .............................. 154
Checking brake lining thickness ....182
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 194
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Drinking and driving .......................178
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................ .183
Driving on flooded roads ................183
Driving on wet roads ......................183
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Hydroplaning ................................. 183
Icy road surfaces ........................... 183
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 180
Snow chains .................................. 579
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 126
Wet road surface ........................... 180
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 457
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............453
Inserting ........................................ 445
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Notes on discs ............................... 457
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) ..................495
Selecting a media type ..................451
Selecting a track ............................ 452
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 300
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....232
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....233
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...499 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................239
Function/notes ............................. 119
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 120
Function/notes ............................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 239
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 179
On-board computer .......................230
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start ..................160
Automatic engine switch-off ..........159
Deactivating/activating .................160
General information .......................159
Important safety notes ..................159
Introduction ................................... 159
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 97
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function .......................................... .66
Safety guideline s............................. 49
Emissions control
Service and warranty information ....30
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 281
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................159
Engine number ............................... 609
Irregular running ............................ 162
Jump-starting ................................. 565
Starting problems ..........................162
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 157
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............157
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 570 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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Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................552
Displaying the image .....................322
Function/notes ............................. 210
Switching on/off ........................... 211
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................121
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................150
Switching on/off ........................... 149
Receiving vCards ............................... 413
Redialing (telephone) ........................393
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................615
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ..................172
Refueling proces s.......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 488
Programming (garage door opener) 536
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...487
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 133
Reporting safety defects ....................34
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 260
Warning lamp ................................. 281
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 316
Resetting (factory settings) .............316
Residual heat (climate control) ........150
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........163
Reversing feature Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid .......................................... .92
Reversing lamps (display message) 256
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....31 Roll bar
Display message ............................ 251
Operation ........................................ .55
Roller sunblind .................................. 107
Roof Display message ............................ 270
Important safety notes ..................101
Opening/closing (with roof switch) 102
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .. 103
Overview ........................................ 101
Problem (malfunction) ...................109
Relocking ....................................... 103
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 554
Roof switch ........................................ 102
Route Estimated time of arrival ................355
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........357
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 355
Recording ...................................... 357
Route overview .............................. 356
Selecting an alternative route ........354
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 325
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 325
Starting calculation ........................331
Route demonstration ........................356
Route guidance Canceling ...................................... .354
Continuing ..................................... 354
Destination reached ......................354
General notes ................................ 349
Lane recommendations .................351
Off-road ......................................... 359
Traffic reports ................................ 36020
Index

Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 313
Rear Seat Entertainment System ...503
Setting the night design ...................310
Setting the text reader speed ..........312
Setting the volume Telephone call s.............................. 300
Video AUX ..................................... 484
SETUP (on-board computer) .............241
Side impact air bag .............................53
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 550
Convenience closing feature ............99
Important safety information ...........97
Opening/closing (all) .......................98
Opening/closing (front) ...................98
Opening/closing (rear) ....................98
Overview .......................................... 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................101
Resetting ....................................... 100
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 508
Daily forecast ................................. 508
Detail information ..........................509
Information chart ........................... 508
Selecting the area for the weather
forecast ......................................... 509
Switching on/off ........................... 508
Weather map ................................. 511
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................85
Changing the programming .............83
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience opening feature ..........99
Display message ............................ 272
Door central locking/unlocking .......82
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof ..............103
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) .................155
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................157
Snow chains ...................................... 579Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ...............527
General notes ................................ 526
Trunk ............................................. 527
Under the armrest .........................527
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Sound menu ...................................... .300
Sound mode ....................................... 303
Sound settings Calling up the sound menu ............300
Surround sound ............................. 301
Treble and bas s............................. 300
Specialist workshop ............................ 33
Special seat belt retractor .................. 70
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speed dial list
Storing a phone book entry in the
speed dial lis t................................ 402
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 230
In the Instrument cluster .................39
Segments ...................................... 227
Selecting the unit of measurement 236
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 308
SPORT handling mode Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 278
SRS
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 252
Introduction ..................................... 49
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 157
Station search ................................... 437
STEER CONTROL .................................. 7822
Index

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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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

Door control panel
Function Page
0043
Opens the door 89
0044
00360037
Unlocks/locks
the vehicle 89
0087
Adjusts the seats 113
0085
008D00370038
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and
steering wheel (memory
function)
123
0096
Adjusts the front-
passenger seat from the
driver’s seat 114 Function Page
0083
008A
Opens the trunk lid 95
008B
Opens/closes the
trunk lid 95
0084
006200700071
Adjusts the
exterior mirrors electrically 120
006B
0062
Opens/closes the
side windows 9746
Door cont
rol panelAt a glance

This steering assistance is provided in
particular if:
R both right wheels or both left wheels are on
a wet or slippery road surface when you
brake.
R the vehicle starts to skid.
Important safety notes i
Observe the "Important safety notes"
section (Y page 70).
If ESP ®
is malfunctioning, you will not receive
steering support from STEER CONTROL.
Power steering will, however, continue to
function. Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer
X To activate with the SmartKey: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
The immobilizer prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct SmartKey.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. The
engine can be started by anyone with a valid
SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle.
i The immobilizer is always deactivated
when you start the engine.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started when the starter battery is fully
charged, the immobilizer may be faulty.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
X
To arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp 0043flashes. The alarm
system is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
X To disarm: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the mechanical key
R the trunk lid
R the hood
R the glove box
R the stowage space under the armrest
R a stowage compartment in the rear
X To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the0036or0037 button
on the SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
X Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off. Theft deterrent locking system
79Safety Z