2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class engine

iThe way that the climate control status
display is called up depends on your vehi-
cle's climate control system.
Example settings for the defrost function (top) and
for the climate mode in automatic mode
XTo hide the display: turn or press the
COMAND controller.
or
XPress one of the buttons on COMAND.
Fuel consumption indicator
Overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment and the
engine variant installed, fuel consumption
can be shown in the COMAND display.
If your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle and the
installed engine variant supports it, you can
call up other displays (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
Calling up/exiting the display
XTo call up the full screen display: press
the W button.
XIn the system menu, slide ZVthe
COMAND controller up until the Full
Screenoption is selected.
XPressWthe COMAND controller.
The system display is shown as full screen
(without system menu).
XSlide XVY the COMAND controller repeat-
edly until the fuel consumption indicator
appears.
The COMAND display shows the fuel con-
sumption for the last 15 minutes of the
journey.
XTo exit the full-screen display: pressW
the COMAND controller.
The system menu appears.
Every bar of the graph displays the average
value for one minute.
The fuel consumption display may differ from
the display in the FROM START
trip computer
in the Trip
menu; see the vehicle Operator's
Manual.
Driving conditions menu (Active Body
Control)
General notes
On vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC),
you can display some driving systems and
additional information in the COMAND dis-
play.
Calling up drive status regulator (ABC)
XPress W.
XIn the system menu, slide ZVthe
COMAND controller up until the display/
selection window is selected.
XSlide XVY the COMAND controller repeat-
edly until the driving conditions menu
(ABC) appears.
The corresponding displays appear in the
COMAND display.
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XTo show the menu:pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect RPTin the navigation system menu
bar by turning cVdthe COMAND control-
ler and press Wto confirm.
Switching navigation announcements
on/off
XTo switch off: press the8button dur-
ing an announcement.
You will briefly see the message: The
driving instructions have been
muted.
XTo switch on:pressWthe COMAND con-
troller.
XSelect RPTin the navigation system menu
bar by turning cVdthe COMAND control-
ler and press Wto confirm.
iCOMAND automatically switches the nav-
igation announcements back on when:
Ryou have a new route calculated
Ryou switch COMAND on again or start the engine
Switching announcements and audio
fadeout on/off
XSelect Naviin the main function bar by
sliding ZVand turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
XSelect Announcementsand press Wto
confirm.
A menu appears.
You can activate/deactivate the following
functions:
RAnnounce Street Names
Street names are announced during
route guidance.
RAudible Info During Phone Call
During a phone call, navigation
announcements and traffic reports are
audible in the background.
RAudio Fadeout
The volume of an active audio or video
source is automatically reduced during a navigation announcement.
RGas on Reserve
Once you have reached reserve fuel
level, you will see a prompt asking
whether you wish to start the search for a
gas station (
Ypage 336).
XSelect the function and press Wto confirm.
Switch the function on Oor off ª.
Setting the volume manually
XAdjust the volume using the qcontrol
knob during a navigation announcement.
or
XSelect RPTin the map view with the menu
shown and adjust the volume using the q
control knob.
Announce Street Names
If the function is switched on, the name of the
street which you are turning into is
announced.
Announcements are not made in the chosen
language in all countries. They are made when
relevant street names for the selected lan-
guage are available in the database.
XTo switch to navigation mode: press the
Ø button.
XTo show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
XSelect Naviin the main function bar by
sliding ZVthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
XSelect AnnounceStreetNamesand press
W to confirm.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
350Navigation
COMAND

Updating the digital map
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Introduction
The digital maps generated by the map soft-
ware become outdated in the same way as
conventional road maps. Optimal route guid-
ance can only be provided by the navigation
system in conjunction with the most up-to-
date map software.
Information about new versions of the digital
map can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. You can have the dig-
ital map updated there with a DVD, or you can
update it yourself.
Carrying out a manual update
iThe update process can take a long time
(over an hour), depending on the size of the
digital map. During this time, you will only
be able to switch on radio mode and to
accept incoming calls. The update will be
completed more quickly if the vehicle is
stationary.
If you start the update with the engine
switched off and the starter battery has
insufficient power, COMAND may automat-
ically switch off. This protects the battery. If
this occurs, restart the update with the
engine running.
XInsert the DVD (Ypage 447).
COMAND checks whether the digital map
on the DVD is compatible with the naviga-
tion system and system software.
A prompt then appears asking if you want
to install the database. Versions of the database currently installed and the data-
base that is to be installed are displayed.
XSelect
YesorNoand press Wto confirm.
After selecting Yes
, an activation code
must be entered when installing a database
for the first time. You will receive the acti-
vation code when you buy the navigation
DVD.
If you select No
, the process will be can-
celed.
XEnter the activation code.
After entering the activation code cor-
rectly, COMAND starts updating the digital
map. Once the update is finished, you will
see a message.
XTo confirm the message: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
XTake the DVD out of the slot.
While the update is running, you will see a
message to this effect and a progress bar.
The navigation system is not operational
until the update is complete.
iYou cannot eject the DVD during the
update. If you switch off COMAND during
the update, the update is interrupted. It
then continues from where it was interrup-
ted when the system is restarted.
COMAND may prompt you to change the DVD
during the update.
XPress the 8load/eject button.
XTake the DVD out of the slot.
XInsert the requested DVD.
Once the update has been successfully
completed, you will see a message to this
effect.
XTo confirm the message: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
XTake the DVD out of the slot.
The update is complete.
If the update is not successfully completed,
you will see a message that the map update
is not possible.
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after restarting the engine (for example after
refueling).
The weather map can display the following
weather data with symbols:
Rrain radar
Rstorm characteristics
Rareas of high-pressure/low-pressure,
weather fronts
Rcourse of tropical cyclones (hurricanes,
typhoons)
Rwind direction and speeds
iThe rain radar cannot be displayed for
Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
iHurricane: term used to describe the trop-
ical cyclones that primarily develop in the
Atlantic, North Pacific and South Pacific
oceans. The wind speeds are above 74 mph
(118 km/h). Five categories are used to
classify the strength of a hurricane.
Typhoon: term used to describe a tropical
cyclone that develops in the northwestern
Pacific. The wind speeds are in the category of a hurricane.
Switching the SIRIUS Weather display
on/off
Switching on
Example :daily forecas tas an informatio nchartXSelect the ®symbol in the main function
bar by sliding ZVand turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and pressing Wto
confirm.
The SIRIUS Weather basic display appears.
XConfirm SIRIUS Weatherby pressing W.
The information chart shows the daily fore-
cast at the current vehicle position.
You see the following information:
Rthe date and time of the weather message
received last
Rinformation on the current weather (tem-
perature, cloud cover) and forecast for the
next 3, 6, 12 hours
Rthe current highest temperature and fore-
cast
Rthe current lowest temperature and fore-
cast
Rthe probability of rain
502SIRIUS Weather
COMAND

The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as chargers for mobile
phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
iAn emergency cut-out ensures that the
on-board voltage does not drop too low. If
the on-board voltage is too low, the power
to the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket in the front-passenger footwell
XLift up the cover of socket :.
Socket under the armrest
XOpen the stowage compartment under
armrest:(
Ypage 515).
XLift up the cover of socket ;.
Socket in the trunk
XLift up the cover of socket :.
mbrace
General notes
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your system is activated and operational. To log in,
press the ïMB Info call button. If any of
the steps mentioned are not carried out, the
system may not be activated.
If you have questions about the activation,
contact one of the following telephone hot-
lines:
RUSA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or 1-866-990-9007
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-888-923-8367
Shortly after successfully registering with the
service, a user ID and password will be sent to
you by post.
USA only: you can use this password to log
onto the mbrace area under "Owners Online"
at http://www.mbusa.com.
The system is available if:
Rit has been activated and is operational
Rthe corresponding mobile phone network is available for transmitting data to the Cus-
tomer Center
Ra service subscription is available
Rthe starter battery is sufficiently charged
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message in the COMAND display. The route is
saved to the SD memory card.
XTo start route guidance:selectYes.
An overview of the route is shown in the
display.
iIf you select No, the saved route can be
called up later via the navigation menu.
XSelect Start.
Route guidance is started.
iDownloaded and saved data can be called
up again in COMAND.
Further information can be found in the
"COMAND", "Online and Internet func-
tions", "Destination/route download" sec-
tion..
Speed alert
You can define the upper speed limit, which
must not be exceeded by the vehicle.
If this selected speed is exceeded by the vehi-
cle, a message will be sent to the Customer
Assistance Center. The Customer Assistance Center then forwards this information to you.
You can select the way in which you receive
this information beforehand. Possible options
include text message, e-mail or an automated call.
The data you receive contains the following
information:
Rthe location where the speed limit was
exceeded
Rthe time at which the speed limit was
exceeded
Rthe selected speed limit which was excee-
ded
Geo fencing
Geo fencing allows you to select areas which
the vehicle should not enter or leave. You will
be informed if the vehicle crosses the boun-
daries of the selected areas. You can select
the way in which you receive this information beforehand. Possible options include text
message, e-mail or an automated call.
The area can be determined as either a circle
or a polygon with a maximum of ten corners.
You can specify up to ten areas simultane-
ously. Different settings are possible for each area.
USA only: these settings can be called up
under "Owners Online" at http://
www.mbusa.com.
Alternatively, you can trigger an MB Info call
and inform the customer service representa-
tive that you wish to activate geo fencing.
Currently inactive areas can be activated by
text message.
Triggering the vehicle alarm
With this function, you can trigger the vehi-
cle's panic alarm via text message. An alarm
sounds and the exterior lighting flashes.
Depending on the setting, the panic alarm
lasts five or ten seconds. Afterwards, the
alarm switches off.
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink®garage door opener integra-
ted in the rear-view mirror allows you to oper-
ate up to three different door and gate sys-
tems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only
on garage doors that:
Rhave safety stop and reverse features and
Rmeet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage door
opener in the rear-view mirror will assume the
function of the garage door system's remote
control. Please also read the operating
instructions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener,
park the vehicle outside the garage. Do not
run the engine while programming.
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Certain garage door drives are incompatible
with the integrated garage door opener. Ifyou
have difficulty programing the integrated
garage door opener, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Alternatively, you can call the following tele-
phone assistance services:
RUSA: Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
RCanada: Customer Service at
1-800-387-0100
RHomeLink®hotline 1-800-355-3515 (free
of charge)
More information on HomeLink
®and /or
compat ibleproducts isalso available online
at http:/ /www.homelin k.com.
Notes on the declaration of conformity
(
Ypage 34).
USA: FCC ID: CB2HMIHL4
Canada: IC: 279B-HMIHL4
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When you operate or program the garage door
with the integrated garage door opener, per-
sons in the range of movement of the garage
door can become trapped or struck by the
garage door. There is a risk of injury.
When using the integrated garage door
opener, always make sure that nobody is
within the range of movement of the garage
door.
GWARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Programming
Programing buttons
Pay attention to the "Important safety notes"
(
Ypage 530).
Garage door remote control Ais not inclu-
ded with the integrated garage door opener.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XSelect one of buttons ;to? to use to
control the garage door drive.
XTo start programing mode: press and
hold one of buttons ;to? on the inte-
grated garage door opener.
The garage door opener is now in program-
ing mode. After a short time, indicator
lamp :lights up yellow.
Indicator lamp :lights up yellow as soon
as button ;,=or? is programed for the
first time. If the selected button has already
been programed, indicator lamp :will
only light up yellow after ten seconds have
elapsed.
XRelease button ;,=or?. Indicator
lamp :flashes yellow.
XTo program the remote control: point
garage door remote control Atowards
buttons ;to? on the rear-view mirror at
a distance of 2 to 8 inches (5 to 20 cm).
XPress and hold button Bon remote control
A until indicator lamp :lights up green.
When indicator lamp :lights up green:
programing is finished.
When indicator lamp :flashes green: pro-
graming was successful. The next step is to
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Useful information............................536
Engine compartment ........................536
ASSYST PLUS .................................... 540
Care .................................................... 541
535
Maintenance and care