2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class roof rack

Riding tips ...................................... 176
Warning lamp ................................
.271
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 473
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 41
Buttons on the COMAND control-
ler ........................................................ 293 C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 32
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 387
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Call lists
Displaying details ........................... 395
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 395
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 395
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 546
Car wash ........................................ 540
Display .......................................... .544
Exhaust pipe .................................. 544
Exterior lights ................................ 543
Gear or selector lever .................... 545
Interior .......................................... .544
Matte finish ................................... 542
Night View Assist Plus ................... 544
Notes ............................................. 539
Paint .............................................. 541
Plastic trim ................................... .545
Power washer ................................ 541
Rear view camera .......................... 543
Roof lining ...................................... 546
Seat belt ........................................ 546
Seat cover ..................................... 545
Sensors ......................................... 543
Steering wheel ............................... 545 Trim pieces ...................................
.545
Washing by hand ........................... 540
Wheels .......................................... .542
Windows ........................................ 542
Wiper blades .................................. 543
Wooden trim .................................. 545
Car key
see SmartKey
Car pool lanes ................................... .321
Car wash (care) ................................. 540
Category list (music search) ............ 452
CD Copy protection ............................ .452
Fast forward/fast rewind .............. .448
General information ....................... 452
Inserting ........................................ 444
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Mode, switching to ........................ 446
Multisession .................................. 451
Notes on discs ............................... 452
Pause function ............................... 447
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 489
Safety notes .................................. 444
Selecting a media type .................. 447
Selecting a track ............................ 447
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 296
CD/DVD
Inserting ........................................ 445
Removing ....................................... 445
CD mode
Playback options ........................... 450
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 228
Center console Lower section .................................. 45
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 46
Upper section .................................. 44
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 234
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ....... .82 Index
7

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive 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 environmen-
tally 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 con-
sumption.
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 consump-
tion. Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate 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 Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed inthe 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 sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop. 30
Introduction

0083
Catch lever (example: driver's side)
0084 Guide
X To install: insert guides 0084of trunk parti-
tion 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 eye-
lets 0087in the side panels.
X Pull net 0044forwards and hook the left and
right-hand sides into the holder. Wind screen
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 con-
ditions 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
roof must be fully open before the wind
screen can be extended.
Extending and retracting
X Open the roof (Y page 100).
X Open the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for the electrical wind screen is under the cover. X
To extend: press button 0043.
X To retract: press button 0043again. Roller sunblind for the glass roof
The roller sunblind protects you from exces-
sive glare and heat caused by the sun shining
through the glass roof.
X To close: using handle 0043slide the roller
blind in the direction of the arrow.
X To open: using handle 0043slide the roller
blind in the opposite direction to the arrow. 104
RoofOpening and closing

approximately
00CDin(1.6 mm). If th is 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 dif-
ferent type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
(Y page 549).
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 lat-
est, 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 con-
junction with an active tire pressure monitor
and only on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires with
a flat tire (Y page 549).
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 quali-
fied specialist workshop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 588). Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), su mmer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and braking power. Change the tires on your vehi-cle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at very
cold temperatures could cause cracks to
form, thereby damaging the tires perma-
nently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept
responsibility for this type of damage. G
WARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tires immediately. 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 00CFin
(4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use win-
ter 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 pro- 570
Winter operationWheels and tires

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-perform-
ance brakes, level control, a roof rack or a
high-performance battery, are not included in the curb weight and the weight of the acces-
sories.
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 dis-
tributed 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 num-
ber of seats in the vehicle. Changing a wheel
Flat tire
The "Breakdown assistance" section
(Y page 548) 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 549). Rotating the wheels
G
WARNING
Interchanging the front and rear wheels may
severely impair the driving characteristics if
the wheels or tires have different dimensions. The wheel brakes or suspension components
may also be damaged. There is a risk of acci-
dent.
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the wheels and tires are of the same dimensions.
! On vehicles equipped with a tire pressure
monitor, electronic components are loca-
ted in the wheel. 588
Changing a wheelWheels and tires