2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS Owners Manual

Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 324
Display message............................ 206
EBD .................................................. 69
High-performance brake system .... 152
Important safety notes .................. 151
Maintenance .................................. 152
Parking brake ................................ 147
Riding tips ...................................... 151
Warning lamp ................................. 235
Breakdown assistance
Reflective safety jacket .................. 276
Where will I find...? ........................ 276
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 33
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Car wash ........................................ 271
Exhaust pipe .................................. 275
Exterior lights ................................ 275
Matte finish ................................... 273
Notes............................................. 270
Paint .............................................. 272
Power washer ................................ 272
Rear view camera .......................... 275
Sensors ......................................... 275
Washing by hand ........................... 271
Wheels ........................................... 274
Windows ........................................ 274
Wiper blades .................................. 274
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
CD player (on-board computer)........ 196
Center console
Lower section .................................. 36
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 37
Upper section .................................. 35
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)........ 74
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 59
On the front-passenger seat............ 59
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 59
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 57
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 57
Cigarette lighter................................ 254
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 275
Climate control
Automatic climate control (dual-
zone) .............................................. 116
Controlling automatically ............... 119
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 118
Defrosting the windows................. 121
Defrosting the windshield .............. 120
General notes ................................ 116
Indicator lamp ................................ 119
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 117
Maximum cooling .......................... 121
Overview of systems ...................... 116
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 121
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 119
Refrigerant ..................................... 326
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 326
Setting the air distribution ............. 120
Setting the air vents ...................... 122
Setting the airflow ......................... 120
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 119
Setting the temperature ................ 119
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off............................................ 122
Switching on/off........................... 118
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 122
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Switching the rear window
defroster on/off............................ 121
Switching the ZONE function
on/off............................................ 120
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
COMAND
Driving dynamics display (except
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 168, 170
Driving dynamics display
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 172
Combination switch.......................... 110
Compass
Calibrating ..................................... 263
Calling up ....................................... 262
Setting ........................................... 263
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer).......................................... 193
Controller........................................... 244
Convenience closing feature.............. 89
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 267
Display message ............................ 218
Filling capacity ............................... 325
Important safety notes .................. 324
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Temperature gauge........................ 191
Warning lamp ................................. 239
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright............................................. 31
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes............................. 111
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 154
Deactivating ................................... 155
Display message ............................ 226
Driving system ............................... 154
Function/notes............................. 154
Important safety notes .................. 154
Setting a speed .............................. 155
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 154
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 253
Important safety notes .................. 252
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC)..................................................... 29
Customer Relations Department....... 29
D
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
Selecting ........................................ 196
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 217
Function/notes............................. 109
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Declarations of conformity................. 27
Decorative film
Cleaning instructions ..................... 273
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Interior lighting .............................. 201
Diagnostics connection...................... 28
Digital Operator's Manual
Help ................................................. 23
Introduction ..................................... 23
Digital speedometer......................... 194
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 269
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 205
Driving systems ............................. 221
Engine ............................................ 218
General notes ................................ 205
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 205
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 232
Lights ............................................. 217
Safety systems .............................. 206
SmartKey ....................................... 231
Tires ............................................... 227
Vehicle ........................................... 228
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
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Distance warning (warning lamp).... 241
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 63
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Automatic locking (switch) ...............81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) .......................................74
Control panel ...................................39
Display message ............................ 230
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes.................... 79
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Overview .......................................... 79
Power closing .................................. 81
Drinking and driving......................... 149
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Display ........................................... 135
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 203
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Towing vehicles ............................. 132
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 270
Driving on flooded roads.................. 153
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 63
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 60
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 70
ADAPTIVE BRAKE............................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
Adaptive brake lights ....................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 61
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function ........................................... 61
Distance warning function ............... 63
EBD (electronic brake force dis-
tribution) .......................................... 69
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 65
Important safety information ........... 60
Overview .......................................... 60
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
Active Body Control (ABC)
(except Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .. 168
Active Body Control (ABC)
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 170
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 166
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 184
Active Driving Assistance pack-
age ................................................. 184
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 187
Active Parking Assist ..................... 175
Adaptive Damping System ............. 167
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
Cruise control ................................ 154
Display message ............................ 221
DISTRONIC PLUS ................... 156, 163
HOLD function ............................... 165
PARKTRONIC ................................. 172
Rear view camera .......................... 179
Driving tips
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC .................................... 162
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 152
Automatic transmission ................. 138
Brakes ........................................... 151
Break-in period .............................. 125
Downhill gradient ........................... 151
Drinking and driving ....................... 149
Driving in winter ............................. 153
Driving on flooded roads ................ 153
Driving on wet roads ...................... 153
Exhaust check ............................... 150
Fuel ................................................ 149
General .......................................... 149
Hydroplaning ................................. 153
Icy road surfaces ........................... 153
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 152
Snow chains .................................. 295
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 151
Wet road surface ........................... 151
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 196
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see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all
vehicles except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles)............................................. 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles)................. 133
E
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 201
Function/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 104
Function/notes ............................. 103
Switching on/off ........................... 201
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................208
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO display
Function/notes .............................150
On-board computer ....................... 193
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 130
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 129
Deactivating/activating ................. 130
General information ....................... 129
Important safety notes .................. 129
Introduction ................................... 129
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an
accident ...........................................56
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 81
Trunk ...............................................86
Vehicle .............................................81
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation .........................................53
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 25
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ...........239
Display message ............................ 218
ECO start/stop function ................ 129
Engine number ............................... 321
Irregular running ............................ 131
Jump-starting ................................. 285
Overview ........................................ 269
Starting problems .......................... 131
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 128
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 128
Switching off .................................. 147
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 290
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 319
Problem (malfunction) ................... 131
Engine oil
Adding ...........................................266
Additives ........................................ 324
Checking the oil level ..................... 266
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 266
Display message ............................ 220
Filling capacity ............................... 324
General notes ................................ 323
Notes about oil grades ................... 323
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 266
Temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 203
Characteristics ................................. 66
Deactivating/activating (button
in Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............. 68
Deactivating/activating (except
Mercedes‑AMG vehicles) ................. 67
Display message ............................ 206
Function/notes ................................ 65
General notes .................................. 65
Important safety information ........... 66
Warning lamp ................................. 236
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System)................................................ 66
Exhaust check................................... 150
Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions)..................................................275
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Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 109
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting .......................................105
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 106
Folding in when locking (on-
board computer) ............................ 202
Folding in/out (electrically)........... 105
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 105
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 107
Storing the parking position .......... 106
Eyeglasses compartment................. 250
F
Favorites
Overview ........................................ 245
Filler cap
see Refueling
Filling capacities (Technical data)... 321
First-aid kit......................................... 276
Flat tire
MOExtended tires.......................... 278
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 278
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 279
Floormats........................................... 263
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 319
Two-way radio ................................ 319
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 99
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 323
Consumption statistics .................. 193
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 193
Displaying the range ...................... 193
Driving tips .................................... 149
Fuel gauge....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline)............................ 322
Important safety notes .................. 322
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Refueling ........................................ 144
Tank content/reserve fuel............. 322
Fuel filler flap
Opening ......................................... 145
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 193
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 322
Problem (malfunction) ................... 146
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit)...................................................... 277
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 290
Before changing ............................. 291
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 291
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 291
Fuse box in the rear compart-
ment .............................................. 292
Important safety notes .................. 290
G
Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 262
General notes ................................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 260
Opening/closing the garage door .. 262
Problems when programming ........ 261
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 260
Synchronizing the rolling code....... 261
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles)....... 202
Genuine parts...................................... 24
Glove box........................................... 249
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 84
Hazard warning lamps
Display message ............................ 231
Switching on/off........................... 111
Head bags
Display message ............................ 214
Operation ......................................... 47
Head level heating (AIRSCARF)........ 102
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Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 100
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Headlamps
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher............................. 110
High-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off ........................... 110
Hill start assist.................................. 129
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 165
Activation conditions .....................165
Deactivating ................................... 165
Display message ............................ 222
General notes ................................ 165
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Hood
Closing ...........................................266
Display message ............................ 230
Important safety notes .................. 265
Opening ......................................... 265
Horn...................................................... 32
Hydroplaning..................................... 153
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer.......................................... 72
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Instrument cluster lighting.............. 190
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 113
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 201
Reading lamp ................................. 112
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 278
Using ............................................. 314
Jump starting (engine)......................285
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 126
SmartKey ....................................... 126
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 74
Convenience closing feature ............ 89
Deactivation ..................................... 74
Display message ............................ 232
Locking ............................................ 74
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 127
Start/Stop button .......................... 126
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Unlocking ......................................... 74
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................138
Manual gearshifting ....................... 143
Knee bag.............................................. 46
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER)......................203
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage)................................................... 217
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 217
Light sensor (display message)....... 217
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 201
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Active light function....................... 111
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 109
Cornering light function ................. 111
Hazard warning lamps ................... 111
High beam flasher .......................... 110
High-beam headlamps................... 110
Light switch ................................... 109
Low-beam headlamps.................... 110
Parking lamps ................................ 110
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Standing lamps .............................. 110
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 200
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) .......... 200
Turn signals ................................... 110
see Interior lighting
see Replacing the bulbs
Loading aid (trunk)
Raising/lowering the roof .............. 251
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)............................... 201
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 217
Switching on/off........................... 110
Luggage cover
see Trunk partition
M
M+S tires............................................ 295
MAGIC SKY CONTROL......................... 94
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions).................................................. 273
Mechanical key
Function/notes................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 76
Unlocking the driver's door.............. 81
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio)......................... 196
Memory function............................... 107
Mercedes me connect
Call priority .................................... 258
General notes ................................ 255
Info call button .............................. 258
Mercedes-Benz emergency call..... 256
Remote Vehicle Health Check ....... 259
Roadside Assistance call button .... 257
Self-diagnosis ................................ 255
System .......................................... 255
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 184
Active Distance Assist
DISTRONIC with Active Steering
Assist ............................................. 163
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 187
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 183
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 179
Message memory (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 205
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) .............................................. 246
Frequencies ................................... 319
Installation ..................................... 319
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 196
Transmission output (maximum) .... 319
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Modifying the programming
(SmartKey)........................................... 75
MOExtended tires.............................. 278
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 317
Mounting a new wheel ................... 316
Preparing the vehicle .....................313
Raising the vehicle ......................... 314
Removing a wheel .......................... 316
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 314
MP3
Operation ....................................... 196
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................192
Permanent display ......................... 199
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board com-
puter .............................................. 191
Overview .......................................... 34
Multimedia system
Switching on and off ......................244
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
N
Navigation
Entering a destination .................... 245
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 194
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................243
Navigation menu
Important safety notes .................. 194
NECK-PRO head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 55
Operation ......................................... 55
Resetting triggered .......................... 55
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle....................................................... 125
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 48
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
Self-test ...........................................50
Occupant safety
Air bags ...........................................45
Automatic measures after an
accident ........................................... 56
Belt warning ..................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes.................... 40
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 40
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Pets in the vehicle........................... 59
PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 41
Seat belt .......................................... 41
OCS
Faults ............................................... 51
Operation ......................................... 48
Self-test ........................................... 50
Odometer........................................... 193
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 202
Assistance menu ........................... 197
Audio menu ................................... 195
Convenience submenu .................. 201
Display messages .......................... 205
Displaying a service message ........ 270
Factory settings submenu ............. 202
Important safety notes .................. 190
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 199
Lighting submenu .......................... 200
Menu overview .............................. 193
Message memory .......................... 205
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