2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class sport

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
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DisplaySelecting th edesign ...................... 30 8
Display messages
ASSYST PLU S................................ 54 0
Callin gup (on-boar dcomputer) .... .239
Driving systems .............................2 58
Engine ............................................ 255
General notes ................................ 239
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 239
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 269
Lights ............................................. 252
Safety systems .............................. 240
SmartKey ....................................... 269
Tires ............................................... 264
Vehicle ...........................................2 66
Displaying the arrival time ...............352
Displaying the distance to the des-
tination ............................................... 352
Displaying the track and album ....... 452
Distance recorder .............................2 25
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 280
DISTRONIC PLUS
Cruise control lever ....................... 184
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 262
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 189
Driving tips .................................... 190
Function/notes ............................. 182
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 188
Stopping ........................................ 186
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Dolby
®Digital .................................... 299
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 234
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 89
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 82
Control panel ................................... 48
Display message ............................ 267
Emergency locking ........................... 90
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
Important safety notes .................... 88
Opening (from inside) ...................... 88 Overview .......................................... 88
Power closing .................................. 90
Drin
king and driving ......................... 174
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 164
Display ........................................... 161
Manual ........................................... 165
Manual (vehicles with Sports
package AMG) ............................... 166
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Drive program selector ..................... 163
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 541
Driving on flooded roads .................. 179
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 72
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 77
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 72
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 72
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 77
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 74
Important safety information ........... 71
Overview .......................................... 71
PRE-SAFE
®Brake ............................. 77
STEER CONTROL ............................. 79
Driving system
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 192
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 214
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 217
Active Parking Assist ..................... 202
Adaptive Damping System ............. 193
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 209
Cruise control ................................ 180
Display message ............................ 258
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SoundSwitching on/off ........................... 297
Sound menu ....................................... 298
Sound mode ....................................... 300
Sound settings
Calling up the sound menu ............ 298
Surround sound ............................. 299
Treble and bass ............................. 298
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Specialist workshop ............................34
Speed dial list
Saving a phone book entry ............ 399
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 226
In the Instrument cluster ................. 41
Segments ...................................... 222
Selecting the display unit ............... 232
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 305
SPORT handling mode
Deactivating/activating
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ................7 6
Warning lamp ................................. 275
Standing lamps
Display message ............................2 54
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 153
Station search ................................... 438
STEER CONTROL .................................. 79
Steering (display message) .............. 267
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 114
Button overview ............................... 43
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 223
Cleaning ......................................... 547
Important safety notes .................. 114
Paddle shifters ............................... 164
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........164Stop function
Video DVD ..................................... 477
Sto

pwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Storing stations
Radio ............................................. 439
Stowage areas ................................... 514
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) .............................5 15
Center console .............................. 515
Center console (rear) ..................... 516
Cup holders ................................... 518
Eyeglasses compartment ...............5 15
Glove box ....................................... 514
Important safety information ......... 514
Rear ............................................... 516
Stowage net ................................... 516
Stowage net ....................................... 516
Stowage space
Umbrella holder .............................5 15
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 518
Street View ........................................ 333
Summer tires ..................................... 570
Sun visor ............................................ 519
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 34
Surround sound ................................. 299
Surround sound (harman/kardon
®
surround sound system) Notes ............................................. 299
Switching on/off ........................... 299
Suspension settings
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ...............1 95
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 198
Suspension tuning
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 236
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 146
Switching between picture for-
mats (TV, video) ................................. 475
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................3 09
Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
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Outside temperature ......................223
Setting (climate control) ................ 142
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 236
Text messages (SMS)
Calling the sender .......................... 402
Deleting ......................................... 402
Inbox .............................................. 401
Information and requirements ....... 400
Reading .......................................... 401
Reading aloud ................................ 401
Storing sender in address book ..... 402
Storing the sender as a new
address book entry ........................ 402
Time
Setting ...........................................3 09
Setting summer/standard time ..... 309
Setting the format ......................... 308
Setting the time ............................. 308
Setting the time manually .............. 308
Setting the time zone ..................... 309
Setting the time/date format ........ 308
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 237
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 575
Checking manually ........................ 575
Display message ............................ 264
Maximum ....................................... 574
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 554
Notes ............................................. 573
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 554
Recommended ............................... 571
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 577
Function/notes ............................. 575
General notes ................................ 575
Important safety notes .................. 575
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 578
Restarting ...................................... 577
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning message .......................... 577
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 552
Tire pressure not reached .............. 554
Tire pressure reached .................... 554
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 587 Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 586
Bar (definition) ............................... 586
Changing a wheel .......................... 588
Characteristics .............................. 586
Checking ........................................ 569
Cu
rb w
eight (definition) ................. 587
Definition of terms ......................... 586
Direction of rotation ...................... 589
Display message ............................ 264
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 588
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 586
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 585
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 587
General notes ................................ 593
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 587
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 587
Important safety notes .................. 568
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 587
Information on driving .................... 568
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 587
Labeling (overview) ........................ 582
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 588
Load index ..................................... 585
Load index (definition) ................... 587
M+S tires ....................................... 570
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 587
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 587
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 587
Maximum tire load ......................... 585
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 587
MOExtended tires .......................... 570
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 588
Overview ........................................ 568
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 587
Replacing ....................................... 588
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Service life ..................................... 570
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 588
Speed rating (definition) ................ 587
Storing ........................................... 589
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 586
Summer tires ................................. 570
Temperature .................................. 582
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 588
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 588
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 587
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 586
Tire size (data) ............................... 593
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 582
Tire tread ....................................... 569
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 588
Total load limit (definition) ............. 588
Traction ......................................... 581
Traction (definition) ....................... 588
Tread wear ..................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 581
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 586
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 588
Wheel and tire combination ........... 595
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 587
see Flat tire
Tone settings
Balance and fader .......................... 298
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 564
Important safety notes .................. 561
Towing away
Important safety guidelines ........... 561
Installing the towing eye ................ 562
Removing the towing eye ............... 563
Transporting the vehicle ................ 564
With both axles on the ground ....... 563
With the rear axle raised ................ 563
Track
Selecting (CD, MP3) ....................... 449
Selecting using the number key-
pad ................................................ 450
Track information .............................. 494
Traffic jam function ........................... 351 Traffic reports
Calling up a list .............................. 359
Real-time traf fic re
port .................. 360
Transmission
Selector lever ................................ 159
see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 564
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 298
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 547
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 225
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 225
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 227
True Image™ ...................................... 300
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 96
Important safety notes .................... 91
Locking separately ........................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 95
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 93
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 91
Power closing .................................. 90
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 267
Opening dimensions ...................... 608
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 608
Trunk partition
Display message ............................ 267
General notes ................................ 102
Installing ........................................ 103
Opening/closing ............................ 103
Removing ....................................... 103
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 253
Switching on/off ........................... 125
TV
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 474
Picture settings .............................. 475
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Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble) ............................................ 298
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 600
Installation ..................................... 600
Transmission output (maximum) .... 600
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Umbrella holder ................................. 515
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89
Updating the digital map .................. 377
Upshift indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 236
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 519
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 35
Data acquisition ....................... 36, 286
Display message ............................ 266
Electronics ..................................... 600
Equipment ....................................... 31
Individual settings .......................... 232
Limited Warranty ............................. 35
Loading .......................................... 578
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 90
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 593
Maintenance .................................... 32
Parking for a long period ................ 174
Pulling away ................................... 154
Raising ........................................... 590
Reporting problems ......................... 35
Securing from rolling away ............ 589
Tow-starting ................................... 561
Towing away .................................. 561
Transporting .................................. 564
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 90
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 82 Vehicle data ................................... 608
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 608
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 608
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 90
Vehicle height
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 601
Vehicle level
Active Body Control (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 194
Active Body Control (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles) ................................ 197
Display message ............................ 258
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 550
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 229
see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture ......................... 475
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 474
DVD menu ..................................... 478
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 477
Function restrictions ...................... 476
Interactive content ........................ 480
Notes on discs ............................... 475
Operation ....................................... 475
Pause function ............................... 478
P

laying conditions .......................... 476
Safety notes .................................. 475
Selecting ........................................ 478
Selecting a film/title ...................... 478
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 478
Setting the audio format ................ 479
Setting the language ...................... 479
Setting the picture ......................... 475
Showing/hiding the control
menu ............................................. 476
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 477
Stop function ................................. 477
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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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QR codes for the rescue card
The QR codes are secured in the fuel filler flap
and on the opposite side on the B-pillar. In the event of an accident, rescue services can use
the QR code to quickly find the appropriate
rescue card for your vehicle. The current res-
cue card contains the most important infor-
mation about your vehicle in a compact form,
e.g. the routing of the electric cables.
You can find more information under http://
portal.aftersales.i.daimler.com/public/
content/asportal/en/communication/
informationen_fuer/QRCode.html.
Data stored in the vehicle
Data recording
This vehicle is capable of recording diagnostic
information relating to vehicle operation, mal-
functions, and user settings. This may include information about the performance or status
of various systems, including but not limited
to, engine, throttle, steering or brake sys-
tems, that is stored and can be read out with
suitable devices, particularly when the vehi-
cle is serviced. The data obtained is used to
properly diagnose and service your vehicle or
to further optimize and develop vehicle func-
tions.
COMAND/mbrace (Canada: TELEAID)
If the vehicle is equipped with COMAND or
mbrace, additional data about the vehicle’s
operation, the use of the vehicle in certain
situations, and the location of the vehicle may
be compiled through COMAND or the mbrace
system.
For additional information please refer to theCOMAND User Manual and/or the mbrace
Terms and Conditions.
Event data recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR
is to record data that will assist in under-
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed
in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as during air bag deployment or when
hitting a road obstacle. The EDR is designed
to record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period of time,
typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:
Rhow various systems in your vehicle are
operating
Rwhether or not the driver and passenger
seat belts are fastened
Rhow far (if at all) the driver is depressing the
accelerator and/or brake pedal and
Rhow fast the vehicle is traveling
This data can help provide a better under-
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data is
recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and
no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age,
and crash location) are recorded. However,
other parties, such as law enforcement, can
combine the EDR data with the type of per-
sonal identification data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi-
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the
vehicle manufacturer, other parties that have
the special equipment, such as law enforce-
ment, can read the information by accessing
the vehicle or the EDR.
EDR data may be used in civil and criminal
matters as a tool in accident reconstruction,
accident claims, and vehicle safety. Since the
Crash Data Retrieval CDR tool that is used to
extract data from the EDR is commercially
available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
36Introduction