2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS audio

Stowage areas
Stowage spaces
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If objects in the passenger compartment are
stowed incorrectly, they can slide or be
thrown around and hit vehicle occupants. In
addition, cup holders, open stowage spaces
and mobile phone brackets cannot always
retain all objects they contain. There is a
risk of injury, particularly in the event of sud-
den braking or a sudden change in direction.
RAlways stow objects so that they cannot
be thrown around in such situations.
RAlways make sure that objects do not pro-
trude from stowage spaces, parcel nets or
stowage nets.
RClose the lockable stowage spaces before
starting a journey.
RAlways stow and secure heavy, hard, poin-
ted, sharp-edged, fragile or bulky objects
in the trunk.
Glove compartment
XTo open:pull handleCand open glove boxflapD.
XTo close:fold glove box flapDup until itengages.
In the glove box, there are a coin holder, amap holder and a pen holder.
iThe glove box can be ventilated(Ypage 123).
The glove box can be locked and unlockedusing the mechanical key.
XTo lock:insert the mechanical key into thelock and turn it to positionH.
XTo unlock:insert the mechanical key intothe lock and turn it to positionG.
Stowage compartment/telephone
compartment under the armrest
XTo open:press buttonC.AmrestDfolds out.
In the stowage compartment, there is a stow-age tray.
iDepending on the vehicle equipment, aUSB port and a Media Interface is installedin the stowage compartment. A Media Inter-face is a universal interface for mobile audio
equipment, e.g. for an iPod®or MP3 Player .
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This can occur, for example, if the relevantmobile phone network is not available. Theindicator lamp in the SOS button flashes con-tinuously.
TheCall FailedCall Failedmessage appears in themultifunction display and must be confirmed.
In this case, summon assistance by othermeans.
Making an emergency call
XTo initiate an emergency call manually:press coverCbriefly to open.
XPress SOS buttonDbriefly.The indicator lamp in SOS buttonDflashesuntil the emergency call is concluded.
XWait for a voice connection to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter.
XAfter the emergency call, close coverC.
iIf the mobile phone network is unavailable,Mercedes me connect is not able to makean emergency call. If you leave the vehicleimmediately after pressing the SOS button,you do not know if Mercedes me connecthas successfully made the emergency call.In this case, always summon assistance byother means.
Breakdown assistance call button
XPress Roadside Assistance buttonC.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in Roadside AssistancebuttonCflashes while the call is active.The multifunction display shows theCon‐Con‐necting Callnecting Callmessage. The audio outputis muted.
If a connection can be made, theCall Con‐Call Con‐nectednectedmessage appears in the multifunctiondisplay.
If a mobile phone network and GPS receptionare available, the system transfers data to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
iThe COMAND display indicates that a callis active. During the call, you can change tothe navigation menu by pressing the NAVIbutton on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centerand the vehicle occupants.
From the remote malfunction diagnosis, theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centercan ascertain the nature of the problem(Ypage 259).
The Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter either sends a qualified Mercedes-Benztechnician or makes arrangements for yourvehicle to be transported to the nearestMercedes-Benz Service Center.
You may be charged for services such asrepair work and/or towing.
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You can obtain further information from yourMercedes me connect manual.
iThe system has not been able to initiate aRoadside Assistance call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp for Roadside Assis-tance call buttonCis flashing continu-ously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center hasbeen established.
R
This can occur if the relevant mobile phonenetwork is not available, for example.
TheCall FailedCall Failedmessage appears in themultifunction display.
XTo end a call:press thevbutton on themultifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending aphone call on COMAND.
MB Info call button
XPress MB Info call buttonC.This initiates a call to the Mercedes-BenzCustomer Assistance Center.
The indicator lamp in MB Info call buttonCflashes while the connection is being made.The multifunction display shows theCon‐Con‐necting Callnecting Callmessage. The audio systemis muted.
If a connection can be made, theCall Con‐Call Con‐nectednectedmessage appears in the multifunctiondisplay.
If a mobile phone network and GPS receptionare available, the system transfers data to theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center,for example:
RCurrent location of the vehicle
RVehicle identification number
iThe COMAND display indicates that a callis active. During the call, you can change tothe navigation menu by pressing the NAVIbutton on COMAND, for example.
Voice output is not available.
A voice connection is established between theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centerand the vehicle occupants.
You receive information about operating yourvehicle, about the nearest Mercedes-Benz Ser-vice Center and about other products andservices from Mercedes-Benz.
USA only: you can find further information onthe Mercedes me connect system under "Own-ers Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
iThe system has not been able to initiate anMB Info call, if:
Rthe indicator lamp in MB Info call but-tonCis flashing continuously.
Rno voice connection to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center wasestablished.
This can occur if the relevant mobile phonenetwork is not available, for example.
TheCall FailedCall Failedmessage appears in themultifunction display.
XTo end a call:press thevbutton on themultifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending aphone call on COMAND.
Call priority
When service calls are active, e.g. RoadsideAssistance or MB Info calls, an emergency callcan still be initiated. In this case, an emer-gency call will take priority and override allother active calls.
The indicator lamp of the respective buttonflashes until the call is ended.
An emergency call can only be terminated bythe Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-ter.
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All other calls can be ended by pressing:
Rthevbutton on the multifunction steer-ing wheel
Ror the corresponding COMAND button forending a telephone call
iWhen a call is initiated, the audio systemis muted. The mobile phone is no longerconnected to COMAND. However, if youwant to use your mobile phone, do so onlywhen the vehicle is stationary and in a safelocation.
Vehicle Health Check
With the Vehicle Health Check, the CustomerAssistance Center can provide improved sup-port for problems with your vehicle. During anexisting call, vehicle data is transferred to theCustomer Assistance Center. The customerservice representative can use the receiveddata to decide what kind of assistance isrequired. You are then, for example, guided tothe nearest Mercedes-Benz Service Center ora recovery vehicle is called.
If vehicle data needs to be transferred duringan MB Info call or a Roadside Assistance call,this is initiated by the Customer AssistanceCenter. You will see theRoadside Assis‐Roadside Assis‐tance Connectedtance Connectedmessage in the COMANDdisplay. If the Vehicle Health Check can bestarted, theRequest for vehicle diagno‐Request for vehicle diagno‐sis received. Start vehicle diagno‐sis received. Start vehicle diagno‐sis?sis?message appears in the display.
XConfirm the message withYesYes.
XWhen theVehicle Diagnosis: PleaseVehicle Diagnosis: Pleasestart ignition.start ignition.message appears, turnthe SmartKey to positionHin the ignitionlock (Ypage 126).
XWhen thePlease follow the instruc‐Please follow the instruc‐tions received by phone and movetions received by phone and moveyour vehicle to a safe positionyour vehicle to a safe positionmes-sage appears, follow the customer servicerepresentative's instructions.The message in the display disappears.
If you selectCancelCancelthe Vehicle HealthCheck is canceled completely.
The vehicle operating state check begins.You will see theVehicle diagnosisVehicle diagnosisactivated.activated.message.
When the check is completed, theSendSendvehicle diagnostics data (Voice con‐vehicle diagnostics data (Voice con‐nection may be interrupted duringnection may be interrupted during
data transfer)data transfer)message appears. The vehi-cle data can now be sent to the CustomerAssistance Center.
XPressOKOKto confirm the message.The voice connection with the CustomerAssistance Center is terminated.
You will see theVehicle Diagnosis:Vehicle Diagnosis:Transferring data...Transferring data...message.
The vehicle data is sent to the CustomerAssistance Center.
Depending on what the customer service rep-resentative agreed with you, the voice connec-tion is re-established after the transfer is com-plete. If necessary, you will be contacted at alater time by another means, e.g. by e-mail orphone.
Another function of the Vehicle Health Checkis the transfer of service data to the CustomerAssistance Center. If a service is overdue, theCOMAND display shows a message about vari-ous special offers at your workshop.
USA only: this information can also be calledup under "Owners Online" at http://www.mbusa.com.
Information on the data stored in the vehicle(Ypage 29).
Information on Roadside Assistance(Ypage 26).
Garage door opener
General notes
The HomeLink®garage door opener integratedin the rear-view mirror allows you to operateup to three different door and gate systems.
Use the integrated garage door opener only ongarage doors that:
Rhave safety stop and reverse features and
Rmeet current U.S. federal safety standards
Once programed, the integrated garage dooropener in the rear-view mirror will assume thefunction of the garage door system's remotecontrol. Please also read the operating instruc-tions for the garage door system.
When programming a garage door opener,park the vehicle outside the garage. Do notrun the engine while programming.
Certain garage door drives are incompatiblewith the integrated garage door opener. If youhave difficulty programing the integrated
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