2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS low beam

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
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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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Exterior lighting
General notes
For reasons of safety, Mercedes-Benz recom-mends that you drive with the lights switchedon even during the daytime. In some coun-tries, operation of the headlamps varies due tolegal requirements and self-imposed obliga-tions.
Setting the exterior lighting
Setting options
Exterior lighting can be set using:
Rthe light switch
Rthe combination switch (Ypage 110)
Rthe on-board computer (Ypage 200)
Light switch
Operation
GcLeft-hand standing lamps
HdRight-hand standing lamps
I`Parking lamps, license plate andinstrument cluster lighting
JXAutomatic headlamp mode, control-led by the light sensor
KXLow-beam/high-beam headlamps

When the engine is running, the vehicle is sta-tionary and in bright ambient light: if you turnthe light switch to the`position, the day-time running lamps and parking lamps switchon.
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch toX, the manual settings take prec-edence over the daytime running lamps.
USA only:
The daytime running lamps improve the visibil-ity of your vehicle during the day. To do this,the daytime running lamps function must beswitched on using the on-board computer(Ypage 200).
If the engine is running and you turn the lightswitch to`orX, the manual settingstake precedence over the daytime runninglamps.
Low-beam headlamps
GWARNING
When the light switch is set toX, the
low-beam headlamps may not be switched
on automatically if there is fog, snow or
other causes of poor visibility due to the
weather conditions such as spray. There is a
risk of an accident.
In such situations, turn the light switch to
X.
Even if the light sensor does not detect that itis dark, the parking lamps and low-beam head-lamps switch on when the ignition is switchedon and the light switch is set to theXposi-tion. This is a particularly useful function in theevent of rain and fog.
XTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:turn the SmartKey to positionHin the igni-tion lock or start the engine.
XTurn the light switch toX.The greenXindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Parking lamps
!If the battery charge is very low, the park-ing lamps or standing lamps are automati-cally switched off to enable the next enginestart. Always park your vehicle safely and ina well lit area, in accordance with the rele-vant legal stipulations. Avoid using the`parking lamps over a period of several
hours. If possible, switch on the right-handdor left-handcstanding lamps.
XTo switch on:turn the light switch to`.The green`indicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures thecorresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-ted.
XTo switch on the standing lamps:theSmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is inposition

The blueWindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster lights up when the high-beamheadlamps are switched on.
XTo switch off the high-beam headlamps:move the combination switch back to itsnormal position.The blueWindicator lamp in the instru-ment cluster goes out.
Hazard warning lamps
XTo switch on the hazard warning lamps:press buttonC.All turn signals flash. If you now switch on aturn signal using the combination switch,only the turn signal lamp on the correspond-ing side of the vehicle will flash.
XTo switch off the hazard warning lamps:press buttonC.
The hazard warning lamps automaticallyswitch on if:
Ran air bag is deployed or
Rthe vehicle decelerates rapidly from a speedof above 45 mph (70 km/h) and comes to astandstill
The hazard warning lamps switch off automati-cally if the vehicle reaches a speed of above6 mph (10 km/h) again after a full brake appli-cation.
iThe hazard warning lamps still operate ifthe ignition is switched off.
Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the illu-mination of the road over a wide angle in thedirection you are turning, enabling better visi-bility in tight bends, for example. The corner-
ing light function can only be activated whenthe low-beam headlamps are switched on.
Active:
Rif you are driving at speeds below 25 mph(40 km/h) and switch on the turn signal orturn the steering wheel
Rif you are driving at speeds between 25 mph(40 km/h) and 45 mph (70 km/h) and turnthe steering wheel
The cornering lamp may remain lit for a shorttime, but is automatically switched off after nomore than three minutes.
Cornering light function with traffic circlefunction:
The cornering light function is activated onboth sides before entering a traffic circlethrough an evaluation of the current GPS posi-tion of the vehicle. It remains active until afterthe vehicle has left the traffic circle. In thisway, pedestrians crossing the road, for exam-ple, are illuminated by your vehicle in goodtime.
Active light function
The active light function is a system thatmoves the headlamps according to the steer-ing movements of the front wheels. In thisway, relevant areas remain illuminated whiledriving. This allows you to recognize pedes-trians, cyclists and animals sooner.
Active:when the lights are switched on.
Vehicles with Lane Keeping Assist: the activelight function evaluates the course of the lanein which you are driving and pre-emptivelycontrols the active light function.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
General notes
You can use this function to set the headlampsto change between low beam and high beamautomatically. The system recognizes vehicleswith their lights on, either approaching fromthe opposite direction or traveling in front ofyour vehicle, and consequently switches theheadlamps from high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-beamheadlamp range depending on the distance tothe other vehicle. Once the system no longer
Exterior lighting111
Lights and windshield wipers
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automatic headlamp mode is activated(Ypage 109).
Rexterior lighting delayed switch-off:theexterior lighting remains lit for 60 secondsafter the engine is switched off. If you closeall the doors and the trunk lid, the exteriorlighting goes off after 15 seconds.
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, whenthe surround lighting and delayed switch-offexterior lighting are on, the following light up:
Rparking lamps
Rlow-beam headlamps
Rdaytime running lamps
Rside marker lamps
Rsurround lighting in the exterior mirrors
Activating/deactivating the interior
lighting delayed switch-off
If you activate theInterior LightingInterior LightingDelayDelayfunction, the interior lighting remainson for 20 seconds after you remove the Smart-Key from the ignition lock.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theLightLightsubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theInterior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delayfunction.When theInterior Lighting DelayInterior Lighting Delayfunc-tion is activated, the vehicle interior is dis-played in orange in the multifunction dis-play.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Vehicle
Activating/deactivating the automatic
door locking mechanism
If you activate theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction, the vehicle is centrally locked abovea speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theVehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunction.When theAutomatic Door LockAutomatic Door Lockfunctionis activated, the multifunction display showsthe left-hand vehicle door in orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
For further information on the automatic lock-ing feature, see (Ypage 81).
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking verification signal
If you switch on theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction,an acoustic signal sounds when you lock thevehicle.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theSett.Sett.menu.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theVehicleVehiclesubmenu.
XPressvto confirm.
XPress thedorcbutton to select theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction.If theAcoustic LockAcoustic Lockfunction is activated,the7symbol in the multifunction displaylights up orange.
XPress thevbutton to save the setting.
Comfort
Activating/deactivating the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature
GWARNING
When the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature adjusts
the steering wheel, you and other vehicle
occupants – particularly children – could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
While the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is mak-
ing adjustments, make sure that no one has
any body parts in the sweep of the steering
wheel.
If somebody becomes trapped:
Rpress one of the memory function posi-
tion buttons, or
Rmove the switch for steering wheel
adjustment in the opposite direction to
that in which the steering wheel is mov-
ing.
The adjustment process is stopped.
Menus and submenus201
On-board computer and displays
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
cator lamp remains lit or goes out depends on how OCS classifiesthe occupant.
If the conditions are not fulfilled, the system is not operating cor-rectly.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
Observe the additional information on OCS (Ypage 48).
Lights
Display messagesPossible causes/consequences andPPSolutions
I
Check Left LowCheck Left LowBeamBeam(Example)
The corresponding bulb is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
or
XCheck whether you are permitted to replace the bulb yourself(Ypage 113).
LED light sources: the display message for the corresponding lamponly appears when all the LEDs in the lamp have failed.
I
Active HeadlampsActive HeadlampsInoperativeInoperative
The active light function is faulty.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Malfunction SeeMalfunction SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The exterior lighting is malfunctioning.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Auto Lamp FunctionAuto Lamp FunctionInoperativeInoperative
The light sensor is defective.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
I
Switch Off LightsSwitch Off Lights
The lights are still switched on when you leave the vehicle. A warn-ing tone also sounds.
XTurn the light switch to positionX.
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On-b oard computer and displays
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