2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class brake fluid

Manual drive program (vehicles
with Sports package AMG) ............ 166
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 236
Overview ........................................159
Problem (malfunction) ................... 168
Program selector button ................ 163
Pulling away ................................... 154
Selector lever ................................ 159
Starting the engine ........................ 154
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 164
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission positions .................. 162
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 168
Autostore ........................................... 439
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 473
Switching to ................................... 473
AUX (video)
Setting the volume and sound ....... 481
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 481
Switching to ................................... 480
AUX jacks
CD/DVD drive ............................... 485
Avoiding an area ................................ 373
B
Back button....................................... 295
Balance, adjusting ............................. 298
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 72
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 72
Bass, setting ...................................... 298
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 85
Replacing ......................................... 86
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 557
Display message ............................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 555
Jump starting ................................. 559
Overview ........................................ 555
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 368Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth
®
Activating audio mode ................... 465
Activating/deactivating ................. 310
Conditions (telephone) .................. 382
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 386
Connecting audio devices .............. 461
Device list ...................................... 462
Entering the passcode ................... 385
External authorization .................... 386
General information ....................... 310
Interface ........................................ 381
Introduction ................................... 381
Reconnecting an audio device ....... 463
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 384
Settings ......................................... 310
Telephone basic menu ................... 387
Telephony ...................................... 382
Telephony notes ............................ 381
Bluetooth
®audio basic display ........ 465
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 246
Notes ............................................. 606
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 253
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 72
BAS .................................................. 72
BAS PLUS ........................................ 72
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 606
Display message ............................ 240
EBD .................................................. 77
High-performance brake system .... 178
Important safety notes .................. 176
Maintenance .................................. 177
Parking brake ................................ 172
Ridi ng ti
ps ...................................... 176
Warning lamp ................................. 272
Breakdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 550
6Index

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

Subtitles ........................................ 480
Switching to ................................... 476
VIN ...................................................... 601
Voice Control System
Settings ......................................... 310
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 297
Navigation messages ..................... 297
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 272
Brakes ........................................... 272
Check Engine ................................. 278
Coolant .......................................... 278
Distance warning ........................... 280
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 280
ESP
®.............................................. 274
ESP®OFF ....................................... 275
Fuel tank ........................................ 278
Overview .......................................... 42
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ............... 51
Reserve fuel ................................... 278
Restraint system ............................ 277
Seat belt ........................................ 271
SPORT handling mode ................... 275
Tire pressure monitor .................... 281
Warranty .............................................. 31
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 268
Way points
Accepting for the route .................. 336
Creating ......................................... 333
Editing ........................................... 335
Entering ......................................... 333
Searching for a gas station when
the fuel level is low ........................ 336
Weather Band
Searching for a channel ................. 440
Switching on .................................. 440
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Activating/deactivating display
levels ............................................. 506
Calling up ....................................... 505
Legend ........................................... 510
Moving ........................................... 506
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 506 Time stamp .................................... 510
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 505
Storing an area .............................. 505
Website
Adding to favorites ........................ 433
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 595
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 593
Wheel chock ...................................... 589
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 588
Checking ........................................ 569
Cleaning ......................................... 544
General notes ................................ 593
Important safety notes .................. 568
Information on driving .................... 568
Interchanging/changing ................ 588
Mounting a new wheel ................... 592
Mounting a wheel .......................... 589
Overview ........................................ 568
Removing a wheel .......................... 592
Storing ........................................... 589
Tightening torque ........................... 593
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 593
Wind screen
Electrical wind scree
n .................... 104
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 143
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 539
Notes ............................................. 607
Windshield wipers
Display message ............................ 269
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 131
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 570
Slippery road surfaces ................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 571
Winter operation
Overview ........................................ 570
28Index

!Depressing the brake pedal constantly
results in excessive and premature wear to
the brake pads.
If the brakes have been subjected to a heavy
load, do not stop the vehicle immediately, but
drive on for a short while. This allows the air-
flow to cool the brakes more quickly.
Wet roads
If you have driven for a long time in heavy rain
without braking, there may be a delayed reac-
tion from the brakes when braking for the first
time. This may also occur after the vehicle has been washed or driven through deep water.
You then have to depress the brake pedal
more firmly. Maintain a greater distance from
the vehicle in front.
After driving on a wet road or having the vehi- cle washed, brake firmly while paying atten-
tion to the traffic conditions. This will warm up
the brake discs, thereby drying them more
quickly and protecting them against corro-
sion.
Limited braking performance on salt-
treated roads
If you drive on salted roads, a layer of salt
residue may form on the brake discs and
brake pads. This can result in a significantly
longer braking distance.
RBrake occasionally to remove any possible
salt residue. Make sure that you do not
endanger other road users when doing so.
RCarefully depress the brake pedal and the
beginning and end of a journey.
RMaintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
Servicing the brakes
!If the brake warning lamp lights up in the
instrument cluster and you hear a warning
tone even though the parking brake has
been released, the brake fluid level may be too low. Observe additional warning mes-
sages in the multifunction display.
The brake fluid level may be too low due to
brake pad wear or leaking brake lines.
Have the brake system checked immedi-
ately. This work should be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!As the ESP®system operates automati-
cally, the engine and the ignition system
must be switched off (SmartKey in position
0 or 1in the ignition lock or Start/Stop
button in position 0or 1) when:
Rtesting the parking brake on a brake
dynamometer.
Ryou intend to have the vehicle towed with
the front axle raised.
Braking maneuvers triggered automatically by ESP
®may seriously damage the brake
system.
All checks and maintenance work on the
brake system must be carried out at a quali-
fied specialist workshop.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the function-
ality of your brakes at regular intervals.
Information on BAS (Brake Assist)
(
Ypage 72).
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
have brake pads/linings installed on your
vehicle which have been approved for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which correspond
to an equivalent quality standard. Brake
pads/linings which have not been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or which are not
of an equivalent quality could affect your vehi-
cle's operating safety.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use brake fluid that has been specially
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz,
or which corresponds to an equivalent quality
standard. Brake fluid which has not been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or
Driving tips177
Driving and parking
Z

Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
$(USA
only)
J(Canada
only)
Check Brake Fluid
Level
There is no tenough brak eflui din th ebrak eflui dreservoir .
In addition ,th e$ (USAonly) or J(Canada only) warnin g
lamp lights up in th einstrumen tcluster and awarnin gtone
sounds.
GWARNIN G
The brakin geffec tmay be impaired.
There is aris kof an accident.
XPull ove rand stop th evehicl esafely as soo nas possible, payin g
attention to roa dand traffic conditions. Do no tcontinue drivin g
under any circumstances.
XSecur eth evehicl eagainst rollin gaway (Ypage 171).
XConsult aqualified specialist workshop .
XDo notadd brak efluid. This does no tcorrec tth emalfunction .
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Check Brake Pad
Wear
The brak epads/lining shav ereached their wear limit.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop .
G
Inoperative
Oneor mor emain features of th embrace system are malfunc -
tioning.
XHav eth embrace system checke dat aqualified specialist work-
shop.
PRE-SAFE Inopera‐
tiv eSee Opera‐
tor's Manual
Importan tfunction sof PRE-SAF E®havefailed. Al lother occupant
safet ysystems ,e.g. air bags ,remain available.
XVisit aqualified specialist workshop immediately.
246Display messages
On-board computer and displays

Safety systems
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
$(USA only)
J (Canada only)
The red brake system
warning lamp comes on
while the engine is run-
ning. A warning tone
also sounds.There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
GWARNING
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving
under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 171).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not remedy the mal-
function.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
!
The yellow ABS warning
lamp is lit while the
engine is running.ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) is deactivated due to a malfunc-
tion. BAS (Brake Assist), BAS PLUS, ESP®(Electronic Stability
Program), PRE‑ SAFE®, PRE‑SAFE®Brake, the HOLD function and
hill start assist are therefore also deactivated, for example.
ATTENTION ASSIST is deactivated.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the
functions listed above. The wheels could therefore lock if you
brake hard, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affec-
ted. The braking distance in an emergency braking situation can
increase.
If ESP
®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction
display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
If the ABS control unit is faulty, there is also a possibility that other
systems, such as the navigation system or the automatic trans-
mission, will not be available.
272Warning and indicator lamps
On-board computer and displays

Service products and filling capaci-
ties
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Service products may be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Comply with instructions on the use, storage
and disposal of service products on the labels
of the respective original containers. Always
store service products sealed in their original
containers. Always keep service products out
of the reach of children.
HEnvironmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
RFuels
RLubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
RCoolant
RBrake fluid
RWindshield washer fluid
RClimate control system refrigerant
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing, and disposing of service
fluids.
Components and service products must be
matched. You should therefore only use prod-
ucts that have been tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Information about tested and approved prod-
ucts can be obtained from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
You can recognize service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
RMB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
RMB-Approval (e.g. MB-Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g. MB 229.51). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Fuel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refueling.
GWARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
RWash away fuel from skin immediately
using soap and water.
RIf fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
RIf fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
RImmediately change out of clothing which
has come into contact with fuel.
Tank capacity
ModelTotal capa- city
All models19.8 US gal(75.0 l)
Service products and filling capacities603
Technical data
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Select an engine oil with an SAE classification
(viscosity) suitable for the prevailing outside
temperatures. The table shows you which
SAE classifications are to be used. The low-
temperature characteristics of engine oils
can deteriorate significantly, e.g. as a result
of aging, soot and fuel deposits. It is therefore
strongly recommended that you carry out reg-
ular oil changes using an approved engine oil
with the appropriate SAE classification.
Brake fluid
GWARNING
The brake fluid constantly absorbs moisture
from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the brake fluid. If the boiling point of the brake
fluid is too low, vapor pockets may form in the
brake system when the brakes are applied
hard. This would impair braking efficiency.
There is a risk of an accident.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
the specified intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(
Ypage 603).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found
in the Maintenance Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz in accordance with MB-Freigabe or MB-
Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
iHave the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Coolant
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury.
Let the engine cool down before you add anti-
freeze. Make sure that antifreeze is not spilled
next to the filler neck. Thoroughly clean the
antifreeze from components before starting
the engine.
!Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB BeVo 310.1, e.g.
on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Or con-
tact a qualified specialist workshop.
!Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
iHave the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions
for service products when handling coolant
(
Ypage 603).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
Rcorrosion protection
Rantifreeze protection
Rraising the boiling point
If the coolant has antifreeze protection down
to -35 ‡
( -37 †),the boiling point of the cool-
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Technical data