User ManualTable of ContentsContents4Introduction10Emission control: System warranties11California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for12Maintenance13Roadside Assistance13Change of address or ownership13Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada14Proper use of the vehicle17Reporting safety defects19Vehicle data recording20Information regarding electronic recording devices20At a glance22Cockpit25Instrument cluster27Multifunction steering wheel31Center console32Center console:Upper part32Center console:Lower part33Overhead control panel34Door control panel37Getting started38Unlocking the vehicle39Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking39Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking40Starter switch positions40Adjusting43Steering wheel:Adjusting46Mirrors48Driving50Seat belts50Engine:Starting53Driving:Instructions55Switching on headlamps56Turn signals57Combination switch:Windshield wipers58Problems while driving60Locking the vehicle61Switching off headlamps62Turning off the engine63Releasing seat belts63Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking64Safety and Security66Occupant safety67Air bags69Occupant Classification System see OCS <$nopage>73Seat belts78Roll bar82Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle <$nopage>84Panic alarm87Activating87Deactivating87Driving safety systems88Driving safety systems:ABS88BAS90Driving safety systems:ESP®90Electro-hydraulic brake system93Alarm system see Anti-theft systems <$nopage>97Anti-theft systems:Immobilizer97Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system97Anti-theft systems:Tow-away alarm99Controls in detail102Locking and unlocking103SmartKey103Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*106Door:Opening from inside112Trunk:Unlocking separately112Trunk:Closing the lid114Trunk:Valet locking118Emergency operations:Trunk lid, Releasing from the inside118Power closing assist for trunk lid119Automatic central locking120Central locking:Central locking/unlocking switch120Seats122Seats:Moving122Lumbar support adjustment122Backrest:Multicontour seat*123Seats:Heating124Seat ventilation*126Memory function127Storing positions into memory128Recalling positions from memory128Lighting129Exterior lamp switch129Corner-illuminating front fog lamps133Combination switch:High beam134Hazard warning flasher134Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior135Courtesy lighting136Trunk:Lighting136Instrument cluster137Instrument cluster: Illumination brightness137Coolant:Temperature gauge138Resetting:Trip odometer138Temperature:Outside temperature indicator139Control system140Multifunction display140Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons141Control system143Menus:Standard display146Menus:AMG147Menus:AUDIO150Menus:NAV152Menus:Vehicle status message memory153Control system menus:Settings154Menus:Trip computer164Menus:TEL*166Automatic transmission169Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position171Driving tips172Gear range:Automatic transmission173Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission174One-touch gearshifting175Steering wheel gearshift control*176Manual shift program SL 55 AMG and SL 65 AMG178Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions180Good visibility181Headlamps:Cleaning system181Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>181Sun visors183Automatic climate control system:Defrosting184Automatic climate control system185Automatic climate control system:Deactivating system188Automatic climate control system:Temperature189Air distribution190Air volume191Maximum cooling MAXCOOL191Automatic climate control system:Defrosting191Air recirculation mode192Automatic climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling [Automatic climate control system:Air con194Automatic climate control system:Residual heat utilization195Storage compartments:Ventilated glove box196Power windows197Power windows:Side windows197Power windows:Synchronizing199Retractable hardtop200Opening and closing the retractable hardtop200Driving:Systems210DTR see Distronic* <$nopage>214Distance warning function*225Parking assistance (Parktronic*)229Useful features234Storage compartments234Cup holder239Ashtray240Lighter see Cigarette lighter <$nopage>240Heated steering wheel*241Trunk:Load assist242Electrical outlet see Power outlet <$nopage>243Telephone*244Tele Aid245Garage door opener252Operation258The first 1000 miles (1500 km)259Driving:Instructions260Drive sensibly – save fuel260Drinking and driving260Pedals260Power assistance261Brakes261Driving:Driving off263Parking264Tires:Driving instructions264Hydroplaning265Tire traction266Tire speed rating266Driving:In winter267Standing water:Driving instructions268Passenger compartment269Driving:Abroad269Radio transmitters:Control and operation269Catalytic converter270Emission control270Coolant:Temperature271Fuel272Refueling272Regular checks273Engine:Compartment275Hood275Fluids:Engine oil276ATF280ABC:Oil level280Coolant:Checking coolant level281Batteries, Vehicle282Windshield:Washer system283Tires284Important guidelines284Tire care and maintenance285Direction of rotation (tires)287Loading the vehicle287Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure:Tire inflation pressure;Tire inflation pressure:Checki292Tire inflation pressure:Checking293MO<V_Italic>E<Default Para Font> tires* see MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system* <$nopage302Tire labeling303Load identification307TIN308Maximum tire load309Maximum tire pressure310Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards310Tire ply material312Tire terminology313Tires:Rotating316Driving:In winter317Winter driving:Tires317Block heater (Canada only)318Snow chains319Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)320Maintenance:Maintenance service indicator message320Maintenance:Calling up maintenance service indicator display321Maintenance:Resetting maintenance service indicator322Vehicle care323Cleaning and care of the vehicle323Practical hints332What to do if ...?333Instrument cluster:Lamps333Air bag off indicator lamp346Vehicle status messages348Where will I find ...?389First aid kit389Vehicle tool kit389Locking/unlocking in an emergency392Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergency392Vehicle:Locking in an emergency394Load assist:Lowering manually395SmartKey:Batteries396Bulbs:Replacing398Bulbs398Replacing bulbs for front lamps400Lamps, exterior:Replacing bulbs for rear403Replacing:Wiper blades404Placing wiper arms in vertical position404Removing wiper blades405Installing wiper blades405Flat tire406Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle406Flat tire:Spare wheel406MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*414Service:Batteries415Disconnecting the batteries417Removing the batteries418Batteries, Vehicle:Charging418Reconnecting the batteries419Batteries, Vehicle:Jump starting420Towing the vehicle422Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing424Fuses425Fuse boxes in engine compartment426Emergency engine shut-down427Technical data428Parts service429Warranty coverage430Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet430Labels, identification431Poly-V-belt drive:Layout433SL550433SL55AMG433SL600, SL 65 AMG433Engine:Technical data434Tires:Rims and tires436Same size tires437Mixed size tires438MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*:MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> tires*440Spare wheel441Technical data:Electrical system442Technical data:Main dimensions443Technical data:Weights444Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants445Engine oil447Engine oil:Additives447Automatic climate control system:Air conditioning refrigerant447Brakes:Brake fluid448Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline448Fuel:Requirements449Fuel:Gasoline additives449Coolant450Technical data:Windshield and headlamp washer system453Index454Size: 9.8 MBPages: 473Language: EnglishOpen manual
