2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class Trunk

DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 182
HOLD function ............................... 191
Night View Assist Plus ................... 210
PARKTRONIC ................................. 199
Rear view camera .......................... 206
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 178
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 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
Wet road surface ........................... 177
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 454
Inserting ........................................ 446
Inserting/loading (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 491
Notes on discs ............................... 454
Removing/ejecting (Rear Seat
Entertainment System) .................. 491
Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 298
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 229
Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 494
E
EASY-ENTRY featureActivating/deactivating ................. 235
Function/notes ............................. 115
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 116
Function/notes ............................. 115 Switching on/off ........................... 235
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes ................................ 77
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 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
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 278
Display message ............................ 255
ECO start/stop function ................ 155
Engine number ............................... 602
Irregular running ............................ 158
Jump-starting ................................. 559
Starting problems .......................... 158
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 154
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 154
Switching off .................................. 172
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 564
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 600
Problem (malfunction) ................... 158
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 538
Additives ........................................ 605
Checking the oil level ..................... 537
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Fogged up headlamps .................... 128
Hazard warning lamps ................... 126
High beam flasher .......................... 125
High-beam headlamps ................... 125
Light switch ................................... 122
Low-beam headlamps .................... 123
Parking lamps ................................ 124
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 233
Standing lamps .............................. 124
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 234
Switching the spotlight on/off ....... 233
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 234
Turn signals ................................... 125
see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
List of access data
New provider ................................. 415
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
Empty ............................................ 413
With the selected provider ............. 414
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 516
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 89
Emergency locking ........................... 90
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 89
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 235
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 252
Switching on/off ........................... 123 Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
Lumbar support
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 317
M
M+S tires ............................................ 570
MAGIC SKY CONTROL ....................... 105
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................ 367
Arrival time/distance to the des-
tination .......................................... 370
City model ..................................... 371
Geo-coordinate display .................. 370
Heading ......................................... 368
Information in the display .............. 370
Map settings .................................. 368
Moving ........................................... 367
North orientation ........................... 368
Notes ............................................. 367
Point of interest symbols ............... 369
Road display .................................. 370
Saving the crosshair position ......... 367
Showing the map data version ....... 376
Topographical map ........................ 371
Updating ........................................ 377
Updating process ........................... 377
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 544
mbrace
Call priority .................................... 525
Display message ............................ 246
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 525
Downloading routes ....................... 528
Emergency call .............................. 522
General notes ................................ 521
Geo fencing ................................... 529
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 527
MB info call button ........................ 524
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 528
Remote vehicle locking .................. 527
Roadside Assistance button .......... 524
Search & Send ............................... 526
Self-test ......................................... 522
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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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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
22Index

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
Index23

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
26Index

Door controlpanel
FunctionPage
:Opens th edoo r88
;%&Unlocks/locks
the vehicle
89
=Adjusts the seats109
?r 45 =
Stores settings for the seat,
exterior mirrors and steer-
ing wheel (memory func-
tion)
119
w Adjusts the front-
passenger seat from the
driver’s seat
110
FunctionPage
Ao Opens the trunk lid95
pOpens/closes the
trunk lid
95
B7Z\ Adjusts the
exterior mirrors electrically
116
CW Opens/closes the
side windows
96
48Door control panel
At a glance

the system is not operational. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(in the USA) or
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
ATA (anti-theft alarm system)
XTo arm: lock the vehicle with the SmartKey
or KEYLESS-GO.
Indicator lamp :flashes. The alarm sys-
tem is armed after approximately
15 seconds.
XTo deactivate: unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed and you open:
Ra door
Rthe vehicle with the mechanical key
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe hood
Rthe glove box
Rthe stowage space under the armrest
Ra stowage compartment in the rear
XTo turn the alarm off with the SmartKey:
press the %or& button on the
SmartKey.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The alarm is switched off.
XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-
Key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the mes-
sage or data provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
80Protection against theft
Safety