2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class display

PARKTRONICDeactivating/activating ................. 201
Driving system ...............................1 99
Function/notes .............................1 99
Important safety notes .................. 199
Problem (malfunction) ................... 202
Range of the sensors ..................... 199
Warning display ............................. 200
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 251
Problems (malfunction) .................. 251
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 51
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 449
Video DVD ..................................... 478
Personal POIs
Acoustic notification ...................... 342
Calling up the menu ....................... 341
Displaying on the map ................... 341
Managing categories ..................... 342
Saving ............................................ 343
Selecting as the destination .......... 344
Settings ......................................... 341
Visual information .......................... 342
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 71
Phone book
Adding a number to an address
book entry ..................................... 396
Calling up ....................................... 393
Creating a new entry ..................... 395
Deleting an entry ........................... 395
Entering characters ....................... 301
Searching for an entry ................... 394
Symbol overview ............................ 394
Phone call
Dialing ........................................... 389
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 475
Picture viewer
Displaying pictures ........................ 481
Introduction ................................... 481
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 547
Playback options
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 452
POI (navigation)
Category ........................................ 338 Defining the position for the POI
search ............................................ 337
Entering ......................................... 336
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 340
List ................................................. 338
ZAGAT
®survey service .................. 340
see Personal POIs
POI icons
Setting ........................................... 369
POI list
With cha
racter bar ......................... 339
Power locks ......................................... 90
Power washers .................................. 543
Power windows
see Side windows
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................ 246
Operation ......................................... 67
PRE-SAFE
®Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 77
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 366
Program selector button .................. 163
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 80
Immobilizer ...................................... 79
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 30
Pulling away
General notes ................................ 154
Pulling away (automatic transmis-
sion) .................................................... 154
Q
QR code
Mercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 36
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 34
R
RACE START
Important safety notes .................. 192
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RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles).................................................... 192
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 237
Radio
Overview ........................................ 437
Selecting a station ......................... 228
Setting a station ............................ 438
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 298
Storing stations .............................4 39
Switching HD Radio on/off ............ 437
Switching on .................................. 437
Switching wavebands .................... 438
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 34
Read-aloud function .......................... 361
Reading lamp ..................................... 128
Reading out
Traffic reports on the route ............ 361
Real-time traffic reports ................... 357
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 254
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Active COMAND source ................. 498
Adjusting sound settings ...............4 89
Adjusting the brightness ................ 489
Adjusting the color ........................ 489
Adjusting the contrast ................... 489
AUX mode ...................................... 500
CD/DVD audio and MP3 mode ...... 491
Changing the batteries .................. 487
Changing the picture format .......... 490
Cordless headphones .................... 486
Multiple users ................................ 489
Operating with the headphones ..... 488
Picture settings .............................. 489
System settings .............................4 90
Using the main loudspeaker .......... 488
Video DVD mode ........................... 494
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions ..................... 546
Displaying the image ..................... 319
Function/notes .............................2 06
Switching on/off ........................... 207 Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Switching on/off ........................... 145
Rear-compartment screens .............. 484
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .............. ......... 117
Re

ceiving vCards ............................... 409
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 390
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 608
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Important safety notes .................. 168
Refueling process .......................... 169
see Fuel
Remote control
Button lighting ............................... 485
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 530
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 484
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 129
Reporting safety defects .................... 35
Rescue card ......................................... 36
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 258
Warning lamp ................................. 278
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 313
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 313
Residual heat (climate control) ........146
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 249
Introduction ..................................... 50
Warning lamp ................................. 277
Warning lamp (function) ................... 51
Reverse gear (selector lever) ........... 159
Reversing feature
Side windows ................................... 97
Trunk lid ...........................................9 1
Reversing lamps (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 254
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 32
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Roll barDisplay message ............................ 248
Operation ......................................... 64
Roller sunblind .................................. 104
Roof
Display message ............................ 268
Important safety notes .................. 100
Opening/closing (with roof
switch) ........................................... 101
Opening/closing (with Smart-
Key) ............................................... 102
Overview ........................................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Relocking ....................................... 102
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 548
Roof switch ........................................ 101
Route
Estimated time of arrival ................ 352
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........ 354
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 352
Recording ...................................... 354
Route overview .............................. 353
Selecting an alternative route ........ 351
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels, fer-
ries) ............................................... 322
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 322
Starting calculation ........................ 329
Route demonstration ........................ 353
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 351
Continuing ..................................... 351
Destination reached ...................... 351
General notes ................................ 346
Lane recommendations ................. 348
Off-road ......................................... 356
Traffic reports ................................ 357
S
SafetyChildren in the vehicle ..................... 68 Safety notes
Audio CD and MP3 mode ............... 446
Using the telephone ....................... 381
Video DVD mode ........................... 475
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
Satellite radio
Displaying information ................... 445
Registering .................................... 442
Switching to ................................... 442
SatRadio
Notes ............................................. 441
Selecting a category ...................... 443
Saving the crosshair position .......... 367
Screen
Selecting for the remote control .... 484
SD memory card
Ejecting .......................................... 447
Inserting ........................................ 447
Search & Send ................................... 345
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 55
Cleaning ......................................... 548
Correct usage .................................. 53
Fastening ......................................... 54
Important safety guidelines ............. 52
Introduction ..................................... 52
Releasing ......................................... 55
Seat belt guide ............................... 111
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 235
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................ 316
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 110
Adjusting the head restraint .......... 111
Adjusting the lumbar support
(COMAND) ..................................... 317
Balance (seat heating) ................... 318
Belt guide ...................................... 111
Cleaning the cover ......................... 548
Correct driver's seat position ........ 108
Important safety notes .................. 109
Multicontour seat .......................... 316
Overview ........................................ 109
Resetting settings .......................... 319
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Seat functions (COMAND) ............. 316
Seat heating problem .................... 113
Seat ventilation problem ................ 113
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 316
Sliding forward/back ..................... 112
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Switching AIRSCARF on/off .......... 114
Switching seat heating on/off ....... 112
Switching seat ventilation on/off .. 113
Selecting a province ......................... 325
Selecting a state ............................... 325
Selecting stations
Radio ............................................. 438
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 547
Positions ........................................ 159
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 391
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 546
Service menu (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 232
Service message
see ASSYST PLUS
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 606
Coolant (engine) ............................ 606
Engine oil ....................................... 605
Fuel ................................................ 603
Important safety notes .................. 603
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem) ............................................... 608
Washer fluid ................................... 607
Setting the air distribution ............... 142
Setting the airflow ............................ 143
Setting the audio format
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 498
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 310
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 498
Setting the night design ................... 308
Setting the text reader speed .......... 310
Setting the volume
Telephone calls .............................. 298
Video AUX ..................................... 481
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 236 Menu overview .............................. 290
On-board computer ....................... 232
Picture (COMAND) ......................... 475
Sound settings ............................... 298
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 236
Side impact air bag ............................. 58
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 545
Convenience closing feature ............ 99
Imp

ortant safety information ........... 96
Opening/closing (all) ....................... 98
Opening/closing (front) ................... 97
Opening/closing (rear) .................... 98
Overview .......................................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ................... 100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Reversing feature ............................. 97
SIRIUS weather display
5-day forecast ................................ 503
Daily forecast ................................. 502
Detail information .......................... 503
Information chart ........................... 502
Selecting a location for the
weather forecast ............................ 503
Switching on/off ........................... 502
Weather map ................................. 505
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 86
Changing the programming ............. 84
Checking the battery ....................... 85
Convenience opening feature .......... 98
Display message ............................ 269
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 82
Important safety notes .................... 82
Loss ................................................. 87
Mechanical key ................................ 84
Opening/closing the roof .............. 102
Overview .......................................... 82
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 151
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 87
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Snow chains ...................................... 571
Sockets
Front-passenger footwell ............... 521
General notes ................................ 520
Trunk ............................................. 521
Under the armrest ......................... 521
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SoundSwitching on/off ........................... 297
Sound menu ....................................... 298
Sound mode ....................................... 300
Sound settings
Calling up the sound menu ............ 298
Surround sound ............................. 299
Treble and bass ............................. 298
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Specialist workshop ............................34
Speed dial list
Saving a phone book entry ............ 399
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 226
In the Instrument cluster ................. 41
Segments ...................................... 222
Selecting the display unit ............... 232
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 305
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................7 6
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 54
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 153
Station search ................................... 438
STEER CONTROL .................................. 79
Steering (display message) .............. 267
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Button overview ............................... 43
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 223
Cleaning ......................................... 547
Important safety notes .................. 114
Paddle shifters ............................... 164
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........164Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Sto

pwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 439
Stowage areas ................................... 514
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................5 15
Center console .............................. 515
Center console (rear) ..................... 516
Cup holders ................................... 518
Eyeglasses compartment ...............5 15
Glove box ....................................... 514
Important safety information ......... 514
Rear ............................................... 516
Stowage net ................................... 516
Stowage net ....................................... 516
Stowage space
Umbrella holder .............................5 15
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 518
Street View ........................................ 333
Summer tires ..................................... 570
Sun visor ............................................ 519
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 34
Surround sound ................................. 299
Surround sound (harman/kardon
®
surround sound system) Notes ............................................. 299
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Suspension settings
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 95
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 198
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 146
Switching between picture for-
mats (TV, video) ................................. 475
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................3 09
Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
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Switching the hands-free micro-
phone on/off.....................................3 90
Switching wavebands (radio) ........... 438
System settings
Bluetooth
®..................................... 310
Date ............................................... 308
Language ....................................... 310
Text reader speed .......................... 310
Time ............................................... 308
Time zone ...................................... 309
Voice Control System .................... 310
T
Tachometer ........................................ 223
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 253
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 603
Information ....................................6 00
Tires/wheels ................................. 593
Vehicle data ................................... 608
TELEAID
Call priority ....................................5 25
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 525
Downloading routes ....................... 528
Emergency call .............................. 522
General notes ................................ 521
Geo fencing ................................... 529
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............5 27
MB info call button ........................ 524
Remote vehicle locking .................. 527
Roadside Assistance button .......... 524
Search & Send ............................... 526
Self-test ......................................... 522
Speed alert ....................................5 29
System .......................................... 522
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 529
Vehicle Health Check .................... 528
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 527
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 230
Accepting/ending a call ................ 389 Adjusting the volume for calls ....... 298
Calling (outgoing call) .................... 389
Calling via speed dial ..................... 390
Conference connection .................. 392
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 383
De-authorizing a mobile phone ...... 387
Display message ............................ 268
Ending an active call ...................... 392
Entering a number ......................... 389
Entering phone numbers ................ 389
External authorization (Blue-
tooth
®) ........................................... 386
Function restrictions ...................... 382
General notes ................................ 381
Incoming call ................................. 389
Making a ca
ll ................................. 392
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Number from the phone book ........ 230
Operating options .......................... 382
Overview of functions .................... 390
Reception and transmission vol-
ume ............................................... 388
Redialing ........................................ 230
Rejecting a call .............................. 389
Rejecting/accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 391
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 230
Safety notes .................................. 381
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 391
Single call ...................................... 390
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 390
Text messages (SMS) .................... 400
Toggling ......................................... 392
Using the telephone ....................... 389
see Bluetooth
®
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth®interface ...................... 387
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 389
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 223
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 236
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 236
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Outside temperature ......................223
Setting (climate control) ................ 142
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 236
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 402
Deleting ......................................... 402
Inbox .............................................. 401
Information and requirements ....... 400
Reading .......................................... 401
Reading aloud ................................ 401
Storing sender in address book ..... 402
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 402
Time
Setting ...........................................3 09
Setting summer/standard time ..... 309
Setting the format ......................... 308
Setting the time ............................. 308
Setting the time manually .............. 308
Setting the time zone ..................... 309
Setting the time/date format ........ 308
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 575
Checking manually ........................ 575
Display message ............................ 264
Maximum ....................................... 574
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 554
Notes ............................................. 573
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 554
Recommended ............................... 571
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 577
Function/notes ............................. 575
General notes ................................ 575
Important safety notes .................. 575
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 578
Restarting ...................................... 577
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning message .......................... 577
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 552
Tire pressure not reached .............. 554
Tire pressure reached .................... 554
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 587 Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 586
Bar (definition) ............................... 586
Changing a wheel .......................... 588
Characteristics .............................. 586
Checking ........................................ 569
Cu
rb w
eight (definition) ................. 587
Definition of terms ......................... 586
Direction of rotation ...................... 589
Display message ............................ 264
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 588
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 586
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 585
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 587
General notes ................................ 593
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 587
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 587
Important safety notes .................. 568
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 587
Information on driving .................... 568
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 587
Labeling (overview) ........................ 582
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 588
Load index ..................................... 585
Load index (definition) ................... 587
M+S tires ....................................... 570
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 587
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 587
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 587
Maximum tire load ......................... 585
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
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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 wear ..................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 586
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 588
Wheel and tire combination ........... 595
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 587
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader .......................... 298
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 564
Important safety notes .................. 561
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 561
Installing the towing eye ................ 562
Removing the towing eye ............... 563
Transporting the vehicle ................ 564
With both axles on the ground ....... 563
With the rear axle raised ................ 563
Track
Selecting (CD, MP3) ....................... 449
Selecting using the number key-
pad ................................................ 450
Track information .............................. 494
Traffic jam function ........................... 351 Traffic reports
Calling up a list .............................. 359
Real-time traf fic re
port .................. 360
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 159
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 564
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 298
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 547
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 225
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 227
True Image™ ...................................... 300
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 96
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
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 267
Opening dimensions ...................... 608
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 608
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 267
General notes ................................ 102
Installing ........................................ 103
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Removing ....................................... 103
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 253
Switching on/off ........................... 125
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 474
Picture settings .............................. 475
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