2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class fuel

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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Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 537
Dis play message ............................ 257
Fill ing capacity .............................. .605
Notes about oil grades ................... 605
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 537
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............2 36
Viscosity ........................................ 605
Entering a street name ..................... 325
Entering an intersection name ......... 327
Entering the address (example) ....... 324
Entering the city ................................ 325
Entering the house number .............. 325
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 304
Storing ...........................................3 02
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 236
Characteristics ................................. 74
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑ AMG vehicles) ................. 75
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................ 76
Display message ............................ 240
Function/notes ................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 274
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 74
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 448
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 457
Exhaust check ................................... 175
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................5 46
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 122
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) .............. ........................ 235
Fol

ding in/out (electrically) ........... 117 Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Storing the parking position .......... 118
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 515
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 313
Fast forward
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 450
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, MP3) .................. 450
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Favorites (Internet) ........................... 433
Favorites button ................................ 311
Filler cap
see Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 603
Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 551
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 550
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 552
Floormats ........................................... 533
Frequencies
Adjusting for radio stations ............ 439
Mobile phone ................................. 600
Two-way radio ................................ 600
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 110
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 604
Consumption statistics .................. 225
Displaying consumption ................. 315
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 226
Displaying the range ...................... 226
Driving tips .................................... 174
Fuel gauge ....................................... 41
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 604
Important safety notes .................. 603
Problem (malfunction) ................... 171
Refueling ........................................ 168
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 603
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 169
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Fuel levelCalling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 603
Problem (malfunction) .................. .171
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 550
Fuses
Allocation chart .............................5 64
Before changing .............................5 64
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 565
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 565
Fuse box in the rear compartment .. 566
Important safety notes .................. 564
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 533
General notes ................................ 529
Important safety notes .................. 530
Opening/closing the garage door .. 533
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 530
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 531
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 236
Genuine parts ...................................... 30
Glass roof (sunblind) ......................... 104
Glove box ...........................................5 14
Google™ Local Search
Importing a destination/route ....... 421
Popular Searches ........................... 422
Search ........................................... 420
Search history ............................... 422
Selecting a search position ............ 421
Using as the destination ................ 421
GPS reception .................................... 321
Gracenote
®Media Database ............ 450
H
Handbrake
see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 93Harman/kardon
®Logic 7®sur-
round sound system
see Surround sound (harman/
kardon
®surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 269
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Head bags
Display message ............................ 249
Operation ......................................... 58
Head level heating (AIRSCARF) ........ 114
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 111
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heading up (navigation) ................... 368
Headlamps
Cleaning system (notes) ................ 607
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode
Headphones
Changing batteries ........................ 487
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 253
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Highway information ........................ 371
Hill start assist .................................. 154
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 192
Deactivating ................................... 192
Display message ............................ 259
Function/notes ............................. 191
Home address
Entering and storing ...................... 329
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 330
Hood
Closing ........................................... 537
Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes .................. 536
Opening ......................................... 536
Horn ...................................................... 40
Hydroplaning ..................................... 179
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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
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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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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
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Protection of the environment
General notes
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of compre-
hensive environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear are affected by these factors:
Roperating conditions of your vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Ralways make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Ra regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration and
braking.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to Ôof its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Environmental concerns and recom-
mendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to regen-
erate or re-use them. Observe the relevant
environmental rules and regulations when
disposing of materials. In this way you will
help to protect the environment.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
!Air bags and Emergency Tensioning Devi-
ces, as well as control units and sensors for these restraint systems, may be installed in
the following areas of your vehicle:
Rdoors
Rdoor pillars
Rdoor sills
Rseats
Rcockpit
Rinstrument cluster
Rcenter console
Do not install accessories such as audio
systems in these areas. Do not carry out
repairs or welding. You could impair the
operating efficiency of the restraint sys-
tems.
Have aftermarket accessories installed at a qualified specialist workshop.
30Introduction