2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS engine

Maintenance and care......................265
Engine compartment ........................... 265
Overview of the engine compart-
ment .................................................... 269
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 269
Care ..................................................... 270
Breakdown assistance.....................276
Where will I find...? .............................. 276
Flat tire ................................................ 278
Battery (vehicle) .................................. 282
Jump-starting ....................................... 285
Towing and tow-starting ...................... 288
Fuses ...................................................290
Wheels and tires...............................293
Important safety notes ........................ 293
Operation ............................................ 293
Winter operation .................................. 295
Tire pressure ....................................... 296
Loading the vehicle .............................. 303
All about wheels and tires ................... 306
Changing a wheel ................................ 313
Wheel and tire combinations ...............318
Technical data...................................319
Information regarding technical data
............................................................. 319
Vehicle electronics .............................. 319
Identification plates .............................320
Service products and filling capaci-
ties ...................................................... 321
Vehicle data ......................................... 326
Contents3

Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking .......................................... 177
Active Steering Assist
Activating/deactivating .................198
Display message ............................ 226
Adaptive adjustable damping
Driving dynamics display............... 168
ADAPTIVE BRAKE................................. 70
Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes................................ 64
Adaptive brake lights.......................... 65
Adaptive Damping System
Function/notes............................. 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 218
Function/notes............................. 111
Switching on/off........................... 112
Additives (engine oil)........................ 324
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Adjusting the volume
Multimedia system ........................ 244
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 53
Display message ............................ 215
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 46
Head bag ......................................... 47
Important safety notes .................... 45
Introduction ..................................... 45
Knee bag .......................................... 46
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 41
Side impact air bag.......................... 47
AIR FLOW........................................... 119
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 123
Important safety notes .................. 122
Setting ........................................... 122
Setting the blower output of the
AIRSCARF vents ............................. 124
Setting the center air vents ........... 123
Setting the side air vents ............... 123
Switching AIRSCARF on/off.......... 102
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRSCARF
Switching on/off........................... 102
AIRSCARF vents
Setting the blower output .............. 124
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)......... 72
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 72
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 72
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 200
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 200
AMG menu (on-board computer)..... 202
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray............................................... 254
Assistance display (on-board
computer).......................................... 198
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter).................................................. 197
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........ 270
Hiding a service message .............. 270
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 270
Service message ............................ 269
Special service requirements ......... 270
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ........................................... 72
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 198
Display message ............................ 222
Function/notes............................. 183
Audio menu (on-board computer).... 195
Index5

Audio system
see Digital Operator's Manual
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 217
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care)...............271
Automatic engine start (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 130
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function).......................... 129
Automatic headlamp mode.............. 109
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 138
Changing gear ............................... 138
Display message ............................ 228
Drive program ................................ 138
Drive program display.................... 135
Driving tips .................................... 138
DYNAMIC SELECT button (all
vehicles except Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 132
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
(Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .............. 133
Emergency running mode.............. 144
Engaging drive position .................. 137
Engaging neutral ............................ 136
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 136
Engaging reverse gear ................... 136
Engaging the park position ............ 136
Gearshift recommendation ............ 143
Kickdown ....................................... 138
Manual shifting .............................. 141
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 202
Overview ........................................ 134
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Pulling away ................................... 128
Selector lever ................................ 134
Starting the engine ........................ 128
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 141
Transmission position display ........ 135
Transmission positions .................. 137
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode....................................... 144
B
Back button....................................... 244
BAS (Brake Assist System)................. 61
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 77
Important safety notes .................... 76
Replacing ......................................... 77
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 284
Display message ............................ 219
Important safety notes .................. 282
Jump starting ................................. 285
Overview ........................................ 282
Replacing ....................................... 285
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning......................................... 44
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth®
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 247
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 243
Telephony ...................................... 246
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake Assist with cross-traffic
function
Function/notes................................ 61
Important safety notes .................... 61
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 211
Notes ............................................. 324
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 65
Display message ............................ 217
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 60
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 64
BAS .................................................. 61
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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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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
10Index

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
Index11

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
12Index

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
14Index