2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class warning light

Useful information
i
These operating instructions describe all
the standard and optional equipment of
your COMAND system, as available at the
time of going to print. Country-specific dif-
ferences are possible. Please note that
your COMAND system may not be equip-
ped with all the features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (
Ypage 34).
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If you make any changes to the vehicle elec-
tronics, the general operating permit is ren-
dered invalid.
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
COMAND can give incorrect navigation com-
mands if the actual street/traffic situation
does not correspond with the digital map's
data. Digital maps do not cover all areas nor
all routes in an area. For example, a route may
have been diverted or the direction of a one-
way street may have changed.
For this reason, you must always observe
road and traffic rules and regulations during
your journey. Road and traffic rules and reg-
ulations always have priority over the sys-
tem's driving recommendations.
Navigation announcements are intended to
direct you while driving without diverting your
attention from the road and driving.
Please always use this feature instead of con-
sulting the map display for directions. Look-
ing at the icons or map display can distract
you from traffic conditions and driving, and
increase the risk of an accident.
Bear in mind that at a speed of only 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
per second.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio fre-
284Operating safety
COMAND

For further information on the rear view cam-
era, see the vehicle Operator's Manual.
XPress theWbutton.
The system menu appears.
XSelect Settingsby turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto con-
firm.
XSelect RearViewCameraand press Wto
confirm.
XSelect Activation by R gearand press
W to confirm.
The function is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
Night View Assist Plus
On vehicles with Night View Assist Plus you
can have the image from Night View Assist
Plus shown on the COMAND display.
XSwitch on COMAND (Ypage 297).
XActivate Night View Assist Plus, see the
separate operating instructions.
The image from Night View Assist Plus
appears in the COMAND display.
XTo adjust the brightness: selectBright‐
nessby turning cVdthe COMAND con-
troller and press Wto confirm.
XTurn cVd the COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
XSwitching automatic activation on/off:
select Night
ViewAssistAuto.Acti‐
vationand press Wto confirm.
Switch the option on Oor off ª.
Option switched on: while using other func-
tions e.g. the navigation system, Night View Assist Plus is active in the background. In
the dark, in unlit surroundings and at
speeds in excess of 37 mph (60 km/h), the
Night View image is automatically dis-
played as soon as pedestrians or animals
are detected.
XTo switch off the display: selectBackand
press Wto confirm or press the kbut-
ton.
Navigation
Your COMAND equipment
These operating instructions describe all the
standard and optional equipment for your
COMAND system, as available at the time of
going to print. Country-specific differences
are possible. Please note that your
COMAND system may not be equipped with
all the features described.
Introduction
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi-
cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control
of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
You must observe the legal requirements for
the country in which you are currently driving
when operating COMAND.
COMAND calculates the route to the destina-
tion without taking account of the following,
for example:
Rtraffic lights
Rstop and yield signs
Rmerging lanes
Rparking or stopping in a no parking/no
stopping zone
Rother road and traffic rules and regulations
Rnarrow bridges
320Navigation
COMAND

SelectionExplanation
ªNot Clas‐
sified
Standard entry for per-
sonal POIs
ªCOMANDPersonal POIs (destina-
tions, routes) that you
have imported via the
online function
(
Ypage 424).
If you have created your own categories (e.g.
"Fishing", "Hotels"), they are also displayed
(
Ypage 342).
XSelect a category and press Wto confirm.
The icon display is switched on Oor off ª,
depending on the previous status.
iThe icons will be displayed in the following
map scales:
R1/16 mile (50 m)
R1/8 mile (100 m)
R1/4 mile (200 m)
R1/2 mile (500 m)
Visual warning for personal POIs
If the vehicle is approaching a personal POI,
this is highlighted on the map. The display for
the corresponding category must be activa-
ted for this.
XCall up the "Personal POIs" menu
(
Ypage 341).
XIn the "Personal POIs" menu, select Vis‐
ual Warning For Personal POIsand
press Wto confirm.
The menu displays the available categories.
XSelect a category and press Wto confirm.
This will switch the visual warning for all
personal POIs of this category on Oor off
ª, depending on the previous setting.
Acoustic notification for personal POIs
A gong sounds when the vehicle is approach-
ing a personal POI. The function for the cor-
responding category must be activated for
this.
XCall up the "Personal POIs" menu
(
Ypage 341).
XIn the "Personal POIs" menu, select Acous‐
tic Notification for Personal POIs
and pressWto confirm.
The menu displays the available categories.
XSelect a category and press Wto confirm.
This will switch the acoustic notification for
all personal POIs of this category on Oor
off ª, depending on the previous setting.
Managing categories for personal points
of interest
XCall up the "Personal POIs" menu
(
Ypage 341).
XIn the "Personal POIs" menu, select Man‐
age Categories For Personal POIs
and pressWto confirm.
342Navigation
COMAND

!Only close the trunk once the roof is low-
ered completely. Otherwise, you could
damage the roof.
If you close the trunk lid before the roof is
lowered completely, the loading aid switch
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
To make it easier to load your luggage, you
can raise the stowed roof after you have
opened the trunk lid.
You can only raise roof ;if trunk partition =
is closed and the trunk lid is opened com-
pletely.
XTo raise the roof: press switch:.
The roof is raised slightly. Switch :lights
up brightly.
XSlide trunk partition =back (Ypage 103).
You can only lower roof ;if trunk partition
= is closed and the trunk lid is opened com-
pletely.
XTo lower the roof: close the trunk partition
(
Ypage 103).
XPress switch :.
The roof is lowered slightly. Switch :
lights up dimly.
Vehicles with trunk lid remote closing
feature: when the trunk lid is opened, the
loading aid raises automatically. It lowers
automatically when the trunk lid is closed.
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Stowage and features
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Problems with the loading aid
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
It is no longer possible
to lower the stowed
roof in the trunk using
the loading aid.You cannot close the trunk any more.
XCall a qualified specialist workshop.
Stowage well under the trunk floor
XTo open:open trunk partition
= (
Ypage 103).
XSwing trunk floor ?up by loop ;.
XPull hook with Velcro attachment :off the
underside of trunk floor ?.
XAttach hook with Velcro attachment :to
trunk partition =by its handle.
The TIREFIT kit, tire-change tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
Features
Cup holder
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not correctly store objects in the
vehicle interior, they can slip or be flung
around, thus striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of injury, especially when brak- ing or abruptly changing directions.
RAlways store objects so that they cannot be
flung around in these or in similar situa-
tions.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage compartments, parcel
nets or stowage nets.
RClose lockable stowage compartments
while driving.
RStow and secure objects that are heavy,
hard, pointy, sharp-edged, fragile or too
large in the trunk.
!Only use the cup holders for containers of
the right size and which have lids. The
drinks could otherwise spill.
!Do not expose drinks bottles in the cup
holder in the center console to continuous,
strong and direct sunlight. The passenger
compartment in the area of the center con- sole can otherwise be damaged by the con-
centrated and reflected sunlight.
Cup holder in the center console
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Stowage and features

XTo open:open stowage compartment =
(
Ypage 515).
XTo remove the insert: slide catches:
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
XRemove the cup holder insert upwards.
XTo re-install the insert: place the insert in
stowage compartment =.
XSlide catches:outwards in the direction
of the arrow until they engage.
You can remove the cup holder's rubber mat
for cleaning. Clean with clear, lukewarm
water only.
Reducer ;can be removed. Large and small
containers can then be placed in the cup
holder.
XTo remove: grasp reducer ;and pull
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
XTo insert: insert reducer ;into the cup
holder in the opposite direction of the
arrow and press it down firmly.
Bottle holder
Observe the "Important safety notes" in the
"Stowage compartments" section
(
Ypage 514).
XTo open: open the stowage compartment
(
Ypage 516).
XTo remove the insert: slide catches:
inwards in the direction of the arrow.
XLift bottle holder insert ;up and remove.
XTo re-install the insert: place insert;in
the stowage compartment.
XSlide catches :outwards in the direction
of the arrow until they engage.
The bottle holder does not secure the bottles;
it merely prevents them from tipping over.
Sun visors
Overview
GWARNING
If the mirror cover of the vanity mirror is folded
up when the vehicle is in motion, you could be
blinded by incident light. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always keep the mirror cover folded down
while driving.
:Mirror light
;Bracket
=Retaining strip, e.g. for a parking lot ticket
?Vanity mirror
AMirror cover
Vanity mirror in the sun visor
Mirror light :only functions if the sun visor
is clipped into bracket ;and mirror cover A
has been folded up.
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Stowag ean d features
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Glare from the side
XFold down sun visor:.
XPull sun visor:out of retainer ;.
XSwing sun visor :to the side.
XSlide sun visor :horizontally as required.
Ashtray
XTo open: open stowage compartment :
(
Ypage 515).
XTo remove the insert: pull insert;up in
the direction of the arrow, out of the cup
holder.
XTo re-install the insert: push insert;on
the left-hand side into the cup holder.
iOnly re-install insert ;on the left-hand
side of the cup holder.
Cigarette lighter
GWARNING
You can burn yourself if you touch the hot
heating element or the socket of the cigarette lighter.
In addition, flammable materials can ignite if:
Rthe hot cigarette lighter falls
Ra child holds the hot cigarette lighter to
objects, for example
There is a risk of fire and injury.
Always hold the cigarette lighter by the knob.
Always make sure that the cigarette lighter is
out of reach of children. Never leave children
unsupervised in the vehicle.
Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
XTo open: open stowage compartment :
under the armrest (
Ypage 515).
XPress in cigarette lighter ;.
Cigarette lighter ;will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
General notes
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1in the igni-
tion lock (
Ypage 151).
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Stowage and features

iDetermining the location of the vehicle on
a map is only possible if:
RGPS reception is available.
Rthe vehicle position can be forwarded to the Customer Assistance Center.
The mbrace system
To adjust the volume during a call, proceed as
follows:
XPress the WorX button on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel.
or
XUse the volume controller of COMAND.
The system offers various services, e.g.:
RAutomatic and manual emergency call
RRoadside Assistance call
RMB Info call
USA only: you can find information and a
description of all available features under
"Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
System self-test
After you have switched on the ignition, the
system carries out a self-diagnosis.
A malfunction in the system has been detec-
ted if one of the following occurs:
RThe indicator lamp in the SOS button does not come on during the system self-test.
RThe indicator lamp in the FRoadside
Assistance button does not light up during
self-diagnosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in the ïMB Info call
button does not light up during self-diag-
nosis of the system.
RThe indicator lamp in one or more of the
following buttons continues to light up red
after the system self-diagnosis:
-SOS button
-F Roadside Assistance call button
-ïMB Info call button
RAfter the system self-diagnosis, the Inop‐
erativeorService Not Activated
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as expec-
ted. In the event of an emergency, help will
have to be summoned by other means.
Have the system checked at the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or contact the following service hotlines:
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
Emergency call
Important safety notes
GWARNING
It can be dangerous to remain in the vehicle,
even if you have pressed the SOS button in an emergency if:
Ryou see smoke inside or outside of the vehi-
cle, e.g. if there is a fire after an accident
Rthe vehicle is on a dangerous section of
road
Rthe vehicle is not visible or cannot easily beseen by other road users, particularly when
dark or in poor visibility conditions
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Leave the vehicle immediately in this or simi-
lar situations as soon as it is safe to do so.
Move to a safe location along with other vehi-
cle occupants. In such situations, secure the
vehicle in accordance with national regula-
tions, e. g. with a warning triangle.
You must have a license agreement to acti-
vate the mbrace service. Make sure that your
system is activated and operational. To reg-
ister, press the ïMB Info call button. If
any of the steps mentioned are not carried
out, the system may not be activated.
522Features
Stowag ean d features