2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class automatic transmission

Air bags
Deployment .................................... .64
Display message ............................ 250
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 57
Head bag ......................................... 58
Important safety note s.................... 56
Introduction ..................................... 56
Knee bag .......................................... 57
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 51
Side impact air ba g.......................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIR FLOW ........................................... 141
AIRSCARF Switching on/of f........................... 113
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 148
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 148
Important safety notes .................. 147
Setting ........................................... 147
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 148
Setting the center air vents ........... 147
Setting the side air vents ............... 148
Switching AIRSCARF on/of f.......... 113
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 80
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 80
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alternative Route .............................. 349
Ambient lighting Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 233
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
AMG
Button for AMG menu .................... 164
SETUP ............................................ 164
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 236
Anti-lock braking system see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 518
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 539
Hiding a service message .............. 538
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 539
Service message ............................ 538
Special service requirements ......... 539
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 80
Function ........................................... 80
Switching off the alarm .................... 80
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 258
Function/note s............................. 209
Audio
Radio mod e................................... 435
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
Switching to (Rear Seat Entertain-ment System) ................................ 489
Audio format, setting
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 228
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 253
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 156
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 155
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 122
Automatic transmission Accelerator pedal position ............. 162
Automatic drive program ............... 164
Changing gear ............................... 162
Display message ............................ 265 Index
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Driving tips .................................... 162
Emergency running mod
e.............. 168
Engaging the park position ............ 160
Kickdown ....................................... 163
Manual drive progra m.................... 165
Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 166
Overview ........................................ 159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Program selector button ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 154
Selector lever ................................ 159
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 164
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission positions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 168
Autostore ........................................... 437
AUX (audio) Notes/socket ................................ 471
Switching to ................................... 471
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 479
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 479
Switching to ................................... 478
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 483
Avoiding an area ................................ 371B
Back button ....................................... 293
Balance, adjusting ............................. 296
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 72
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 72
Bass, setting ...................................... 296
Battery (SmartKey) Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 555
Display message ............................ 255
Important safety notes .................. 553
Jump starting ................................. 557
Overview ........................................ 553 Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 366
Blind Spot Assist see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating ................. 308
Activating audio mode ................... 463
Conditions (telephone) .................. 380
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 384
Connecting audio devices .............. 459
Device list ...................................... 460
Entering the passcode ................... 383
External authorization .................... 384
General information ....................... 308
Interface ........................................ 379
Introduction ................................... 379
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 461
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 382
Setting s......................................... 308
Telephone basic menu ................... 385
Telephony ...................................... 380
Telephony notes ............................ 379
Bluetooth ®
audio basic display ........ 463
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 246
Notes ............................................. 604
Brake force distribution, elec-
tronic see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 252
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
BAS .................................................. 72
BAS PLUS ........................................ 72
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 604
Display message ............................ 240
EBD .................................................. 77
High-performance brake system .... 177
Important safety notes .................. 176
Maintenance .................................. 177
Parking brake ................................ 172 6
Index

Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................ .214
Active Body Control (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 197
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 194
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 217
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
Adaptive Damping System ............. 193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 180
Display message ............................ 257
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
HOLD function ............................... 191
Night View Assist Plus ................... 210
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
RACE START (AMG vehicles) .......... 192
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 177
Automatic transmission ................. 162
Brakes .......................................... .176
Break-in period .............................. 150
Checking brake lining thickness .... 178
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 190
Downhill gradient ........................... 176
Drinking and driving ....................... 174
Driving abroad ............................... 122
Driving in winter ............................ .179
Driving on flooded roads ................ 179
Driving on wet roads ..................... .179
Exhaust check ............................... 175
Fuel ................................................ 174
General .......................................... 174
Hydroplaning ................................. 179
Icy road surfaces ........................... 179
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 177
Snow chains .................................. 571
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 122
Wet road surface ........................... 176
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 452
Inserting ........................................ 444
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489 Notes on discs ............................... 452
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 492 E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating ................. 235
Function/note s............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/note s............................. 115
Switching on/of f........................... 235
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 242
Function/note s................................ 77
ECO display
Function/note s............................. 175
On-board computer ....................... 226
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 156
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 155
Deactivating/activating ................. 156
General information ....................... 155
Important safety notes .................. 155
Introduction ................................... 155
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 68
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Trunk ............................................... 96
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 64
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 31 Index
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Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 587
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 587
Maximum tire load .........................5 85
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 587
MOExtended tires .......................... 570
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 588
Overview ........................................ 568
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) .......................................... .587
Replacing ....................................... 588
Service life ..................................... 570
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 588
Speed rating (definition) ................ 587
Storing .......................................... .589
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 586
Summer tires ................................. 570
Temperature .................................. 582
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 588
Tire bead (definition) ..................... .588
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 587
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 586
Tire size (data) ............................... 593
Tire size designation, load-bearing capacity, speed rating .................... 582
Tire tread ....................................... 569
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 588
Total load limit (definition) ............. 588
Traction ......................................... 581
Traction (definition) ....................... 588
Tread wea r..................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 586
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 588
Wheel and tire combination ........... 596
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 587
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader .......................... 296
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 559
Installing the towing eye ................ 560 Removing the towing eye ............... 561
With the rear axle raised ................ 561
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 561
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 562
Important safety notes .................. 559
Track
Selecting (CD, MP3) ....................... 447
Selecting using the number key-
pad ................................................ 448
Track information .............................. 492
Traffic jam function ........................... 349
Traffic reports Calling up a list .............................. 357
Reading out on route ..................... 359
Real-time traffic report .................. 358
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 159
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 562
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 296
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 545
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 225
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 226
True Image™ ...................................... 298
Trunk Emergency release .......................... 95
Important safety notes .................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 93
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Power closing .................................. 90 26
Index

If the seat belt pre-tensioning is not reduced:
X Move the seat backrest or seat back
slightly when the vehicle is stationary.
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. Infor-
mation about the convenience function can
be found under "Belt adjustment"
(Y page 55). Automatic measures after an acci-
dent
Immediately after an accident, the following
measures are implemented, depending on
the type and severity of the impact:
R by activating the hazard warning lamps
R the emergency lighting is activated
R the vehicle doors are unlocked
R the front side windows are lowered
R the electrically adjustable steering wheel is
raised
R the engine is switched off
R vehicles with mbrace: automatic emer-
gency call Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes
If a child younger than 12 years and under 5 ft
(1.50 m) in height is traveling in the vehicle:
R always secure the child in a child restraint
system suitable for Mercedes-Benz vehi-
cles. The child restraint system must be
appropriate to the age, weight and size of
the child
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes in this section in addition to the child restraint system manufacturer's
installation instructions
R be sure to observe the instructions and
safety notes on the "Occupant classifica-
tion system (OCS)" (Y page 59) G
WARNING
If you leave children unsupervised in the vehi- cle, they could set it in motion by, for example:
R release the parking brake.
R shift the automatic transmission out of the
parking position P.
R start the engine.
In addition, they may operate vehicle equip-
ment and become trapped. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle. G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
If the child restraint system is subjected to
direct sunlight, parts may get very hot. Chil-
dren may burn themselves on these parts,
particularly on the metal parts of the child
restraint system. There is a risk of injury.
If you leave the vehicle, taking the child with
you, always ensure that the child restraint
system is not exposed to direct sunlight. Pro- tect it with a blanket, for example. If the childrestraint system has been exposed to direct
sunlight, let it cool down before securing the
child in it. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sit- ting properly. Particular attention must be
paid to children. 68
Children in the vehicleSafety

Useful information
i This Operator's manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment 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 special-
ist workshops (Y page 35). SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. G
WARNING
If you attach heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey, the SmartKey could be uninten-
tionally turned in the ignition lock. This could
cause the engine to be switched off. There is a risk of an accident. Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the
SmartKey. Remove any bulky key rings before
inserting the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
! Keep the SmartKey away from strong
magnetic fields. Otherwise, the remote
control function could be affected.
Strong magnetic fields can occur in the
vicinity of powerful electrical installations.
Do not keep the SmartKey: R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile
phone or another SmartKey
R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal
foil
R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case
This can affect the functionality of the
SmartKey. SmartKey functions
0043
0037 To lock the vehicle
0044 0054 To unlock the trunk lid
0087 0036 To unlock the vehicle
X To unlock centrally: press the0036but-
ton.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
R the vehicle is locked again.
R the theft deterrent locking system is
armed again.
X To lock centrally: press the0037button. 82
SmartKeyOpening and closing

Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The engine can no lon-
ger be started using the SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 555).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 557).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine can no lon-
ger be started using
KEYLESS-GO. The
SmartKey is in the vehi-
cle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock. Doors
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle, they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
! The side windows will not open/close if
the battery is discharged or if the side win- dows have iced up. It will then not be pos-
sible to close the door. Do not attempt to
force the door closed. You could otherwise
damage the door or the side window.
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the
vehicle from the inside will activate the anti-
theft alarm system. Switch off the alarm
(Y page 80). 88
DoorsOpening and closing

Useful information
............................150
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ............................................................. 150
Driving ............................................... 150
Automatic transmission ...................159
Refueling ............................................ 168
Parking ............................................... 171
Driving tips ........................................ 174
Driving systems ................................ 180 149Driving and parking