fuel MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class 2013 R131 Owner's Manual

Displays in the multifunction
displa
y........................................... 192
Driving tips .................................... 193
Function/notes ............................. 187
Important safety notes ..................186
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 191
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Dolby ®
Digital .................................... 296
Doors Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 235
Automatic locking (switch) .............. .92
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .84
Control panel ................................... 50
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 93
Emergency unlocking .......................92
Important safety notes ....................90
Opening (from inside) ......................91
Overview .......................................... 90
Power closing feature ......................92
Drinking and driving .........................178
Drinks holder see Bottle holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 168
Display ........................................... 165
Manual .......................................... .170
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........237
Drive program selector .....................167
Driver's door see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................517
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 126
Driving on flooded roads ..................182
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 79
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............74
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .............................................. .74
Electroni cbrake force distribution ...78 ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) .75
ETS (Electronic Traction System) .....75
Important safety information ...........73
Overview .......................................... 73
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................ .79
STEER CONTROL ............................. 80
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................214
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 200
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 198
Active Driving Assistance package 214
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............218
Active Parking Assist .....................206
Adaptive Damping System .............197
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................213
Cruise control ................................ 183
Display message ............................ 257
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 186
HOLD function ............................... 195
PARKTRONI C................................. 203
RAC ESTART (AMG vehicles) ..........196
Rea rview camera .......................... 210
Driving tips
AMG cerami cbrakes ..................... 180
Automatic transmission .................166
Brakes ........................................... 179
Break-in period .............................. 154
Checking brake lining thickness ....181
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 193
Downhill gradient ........................... 179
Drinking and driving .......................178
Driving abroad ............................... 126
Driving in winter ............................ .182
Driving on flooded road s................ 182
Driving on wet road s...................... 182
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 178
General .......................................... 178
Hydroplaning ................................. 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 182
Limited braking efficiency on
salted road s................................... 179
Snow chains .................................. 547
Symmetrical low bea m.................. 126
Wet road surface ........................... 17910
Index

Exhaust check
................................... 178
Exhaus tpipe (cleaning instructions) 522
Exterior lighting Settin goption s.............................. 126
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 122
Dipping (automatic) .......................122
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........122
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...122
Storing settings (memory function) 124
Storing the parking position ..........123
Eyeglasses compartment .................491 F
Factory setting (reset function) .......308
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........443
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........443
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Favorites (Internet) ...........................422
Favorites button ................................ 306
Fille rcap
see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ...578
First-aid kit ......................................... 526
Flat tire MOExtended tires ..........................527
Preparing the vehicle .....................527
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 528
Floormats ........................................... 509
Freeway information .........................366
Frequencies Adjusting for radio stations ............ 428
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ..... 116
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 580
Consumption statistics ..................225
Displaying consumption ................. 309
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 226
Displaying the range ......................226Driving tips
.................................... 178
Fuel gauge ....................................... 43
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 579
Important safety notes ..................579
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline .579
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Refueling ........................................ 172
Tank content/reserve fuel .............579
Fuel filler flap
Opening/closing ............................ 173
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 226
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 579
Problem (malfunction) ...................175
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 526
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 539
Before changing ............................. 539
Dashboard fuse box .......................539
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 540
Fuse box in the rear compartment .540
Important safety notes ..................539 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................508
Important safety notes ..................506
Opening/closing the garage door ..508
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 506
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 236
Genuine parts .................................... 576
Glass roof (sunblind) .........................109
Glove box ........................................... 490
Google Maps ®
.................................... 340
Google™ local search Importing a destination/route .......409
PopularS earches .......................... .410
Search ........................................... 408
Search history ............................... 410
Selecting a search position ............408
Using as the destination ................409
GPS reception .................................... 31512
Index

Sound settings (balance, bass,
treble
)............................................ 295
Storing stations ............................. 429
Switching HD Radio on/off ............427
Switching on .................................. 426
Switching wavebands ....................428
Read-aloud function ..........................356
Reading lamp ..................................... 133
Real-time traffic reports ...................353
Rear fog lamp Display message ............................ 252
Rear lamps
see Lights
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................521
Displaying the image .....................314
Function/notes ............................. 210
Switching on/off ........................... 211
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) .......................122
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................148
Switching on/off ........................... 147
Receiving vCards ............................... 404
Redialing (telephone) ........................385
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system)
Important safety notes ..................584
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 43
Important safety notes ..................172
Refueling proces s.......................... 173
see Fuel
Remote control
Programming (garage door opener) 506
Replacing bulbs
General notes ................................ 134
Reporting safety defects ....................39
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 256
Warning lamp ................................. 277
see Fuel
Rese tfunction ................................... 308
Resetting (factory settings) .............308
Residual heat (climate control) ........149 Restraint system
see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reverse gear (selector lever) ...........163
Reversing lamps (display message) 252
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) ....36
Roll bar Display message ............................ 247
Operation ........................................ .58
Rolle rsunblind .................................. 109
Roof Display message ............................ 267
Important safety notes ..................103
Opening/closing (with roof switch) 104
Opening/closing (with SmartKey) .. 105
Overview ........................................ 103
Problem (malfunction) ...................111
Relocking ....................................... 105
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 524
Roof switch ........................................ 104
Route Estimated time of arrival ................348
Route (navigation)
Calling up the "Routes" menu ........350
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 348
Recording ...................................... 349
Route overview .............................. 348
Selecting an alternative route ........347
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 316
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economi croute) ............................ 316
Starting calculation ........................323
Route demonstration ........................349
Route guidance Canceling ...................................... .346
Continuing ..................................... 346
Destination reached ......................346
General notes ................................ 341
Lane recommendations .................343
Off-road ......................................... 351
Traffi creports ................................ 353 Index
19

S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................70
Child restraint systems ....................70
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 59
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....436
Using the telephone ....................... 376
Video DVD mode ........................... 468
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio
Displaying information ...................435
Notes ............................................. 431
Registering .................................... 431
Selecting acategor y...................... 433
Switching to ................................... 432
Saving the crosshair position ..........363
SD memory card Ejecting .......................................... 439
Inserting ........................................ 439
Searc h&Send................................... 340
Seat belts Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 68
Belt force limiters ............................ 69
Cleaning ......................................... 524
Correct usage .................................. 66
Emergency Tensioning Devices ....... .69
Fastening ......................................... 67
Important safety guidelines .............65
Releasing ......................................... 68
Safety guidelines ............................. 53
Seat belt guide ............................... 117
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................236
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Warning lamp (function) ................... 68
Seats
Active multicontour sea t................ 311
Adjusting (electrically). ..................116
Adjusting the head restraint ..........117
Adjusting the lumba rsupport
(COMAND )..................................... 311
Balance (sea theating) ................... 312
Belt guide ...................................... 117Cleaning the cover
.........................523
Correct driver's sea tposition ........114
Important safety notes ..................115
Massag efunction .......................... 313
Multicontour sea t.......................... 311
Overview ........................................ 115
Resetting settings ..........................314
Seat functions (COMAND) .............310
Seat heating problem ....................119
Seat ventilation problem ................119
Selecting for adjustment
(COMAND) ..................................... 311
Sliding forward/back .....................118
Storing settings (memory function) 124
Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..........120
Switching sea theating on/off .......118
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..119
Selecting aprovince ......................... 319
Selecting astate ............................... 319
Selecting stations Radio ............................................. 428
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 522
Positions ........................................ 163
Sending DTMF tones .........................386
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......521
Service menu (on-board computer) .231
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 582
Coolant (engine) ............................ 582
Engine oil ....................................... 581
Fuel ................................................ 579
Important safety notes ..................578
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 584
Washer fluid .................................. .583
Service work
see ASSYST PLUS
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........232
Menu overview .............................. 287
On-board computer .......................232
Picture (COMAND) .........................468
Sound settings ............................... 295
Setting the air distribution ...............145
Setting the airflow ............................146
Setting the language COMAND ....................................... 30620
Index

Steering wheel paddle shifters
........168
Stop function Audi oDVD ..................................... 441
Video DVD ..................................... 471
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 237
Storing stations Radio ............................................. 429
Stowage areas ................................... 490
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 491
Center console .............................. 491
Cuph olders ................................... 494
Eyeglasses compartment ...............491
Glove box ...................................... .490
Important safety information .........490
Rea r............................................... 492
Stowage net ................................... 492
Stowage net ....................................... 492
Stowage space Center console (rear) .....................492
Umbrella holder ............................. 491
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 494
Summer tires ..................................... 546
Sun visor ............................................ 495
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Surround sound ................................. 296
Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Notes ............................................. 296
Switching on/off ........................... 297
Suspension tuning
Active Body Control (AMG vehicles) 201
Active Body Control (except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 199
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........237
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 148
Switching between picture
formats (TV, video) ............................468
Switching between summer time
and standard time .............................305Switching HD Radio on/off
see Radio
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............81
Switching the hands-free
microphone on/off ............................ 386
Switching wavebands (radio) ...........428
Syste msettings
Bluetooth ®
..................................... 305
Date ............................................... 304
Language ....................................... 306
Text reader spee d.......................... 305
Time ............................................... 304
Time zone ...................................... 305
Voice Control System ....................305 T
Tachometer ........................................ 223
Tail lamps Display message ............................ 252
see Lights
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 43
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 578
Notes ............................................. 576
Tires/wheels ................................. 570
Vehicle data ................................... 585
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 501
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 501
Downloading route s....................... 505
Emergency call .............................. 498
Geo fencing ................................... 505
Important safety notes ..................497
Locating astolen vehicl e............... 504
MB info call button ........................500
Remote vehicle locking ..................503
Roadside Assistance button ..........500
Search &Send ............................... 502
Self-test ......................................... 498
Speed alert .................................... 505
System .......................................... 498
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 506
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosi s....................................... 504
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............503 22
Index

Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................468
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............468
DVD menu ..................................... 472
Fast forward/rewind ..................... .471
Function restrictions ......................469
Interactive content ........................474
Notes on discs ............................... 469
Operation ....................................... 468
Pause function ............................... 471
Playing conditions .......................... 469
Safety notes .................................. 468
Selecting ........................................ 472
Selecting a film/title ..................... .472
Selecting a scene/chapter ............471
Setting the audio forma t................ 473
Setting the language ......................473
Setting the picture .........................468
Showing/hiding the control menu .470
Showing/hiding the menu .............470
Stop function ................................. 471
Subtitles ........................................ 473
Switching to ................................... 469
VIN ...................................................... 577
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 305
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 294
Navigation messages .....................295 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 271
Brakes ........................................... 271
Check Engine ................................. 277
Coolant .......................................... 277
Distance warning ........................... 279
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 279
ESP ®
.............................................. 273
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 274
Fuel tank ........................................ 277
Overview .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 59
Reserve fuel ................................... 277
Seat bel t........................................ 270SPORT handling mode
...................274
SRS ................................................ 276
Tire pressure monitor ....................280
Warranty ............................................ 576
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 268
Waypoints
Accepting waypoints for the route .330
Editing ........................................... 330
Entering ......................................... 328
Weather Band
Searching for achannel ................. 430
Switching on .................................. 429
Weather map (SIRIUS)
Calling up ....................................... 481
Legend .......................................... .486
Moving ........................................... 481
Showing/hiding layers ...................482
Showing/hiding the menu .............481
Time stamp .................................... 486
Weather memory (SIRIUS)
Selecting an area ........................... 480
Storing an area .............................. 480
Website
Add to favorites ............................. 422
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........569
Wheel chock ...................................... 566
Wheels Changing awheel .......................... 565
Checking ........................................ 545
Cleaning ......................................... 520
Cleaning (warning) .........................566
Important safety notes ..................544
Interchanging/changing ................565
Mounting anew wheel ................... 569
Mounting awheel .......................... 566
Overview ........................................ 544
Removing awheel .......................... 568
Storing ........................................... 566
Tightening torque ........................... 569
Whee lsize/tir esize ....................... 570
Windows
see Side windows
Wind screen
Electrica lwind screen .................... 109
Manual wind screen .......................107
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 14626
Index

Protection of the environment
General notes
H
Environmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
that form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in a manner
that takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an
environmentally responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tire wear depend on
the following factors:
R operating conditions of your vehicle
R your personal driving style
You can influence both factors. You should
bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions:
R avoid short trips as these increase fuel
consumption.
R always make sure that the tire pressures
are correct.
R do not carry any unnecessary weight.
R keep an eye on the vehicle's fuel
consumption.
R remove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
R a regularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
R always have service work carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Personal driving style:
R do not depress the accelerator pedal when
starting the engine.
R do not warm up the engine when the vehicle
is stationary.
R drive carefully and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front. R
avoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
R change gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 0001of its maximum engine speed.
R switch off the engine in stationary traffic. Environmental concerns and
recommendations
Wherever the operating instructions require
you to dispose of materials, first try to
regenerate or re-use them. Observe the
relevant environmental rules and regulations
when disposing of materials. In this way you
will help to protect the environment. Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories that have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This is also the case, even if they
have been independently or officially
approved. The use of non-approved parts
could affect your vehicle's operating safety.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, approved
conversion parts and accessories are
available from any authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Here, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed. 34
Product informationIntroduction

notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantia ldefect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified us in writing of the need for its
repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or differen tsubstantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your writte nnotice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet. Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada) .You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio. Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Notification of Address Change"
in the Service and Guarantee booklet or
simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Center (USA) at the hotline
number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
If you have purchased a used car, please send
us the "Notification of Used Car Purchase" in
the Service and Guarantee booklet or simply
call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA 36
Service and vehicle operationIntroduction

Instrumen
tcluster Displays and controls
Function Page
0002
Speedometer with
segments
223
0003
Fuel gauge
0027
Tachometer
223 Function Page
0026
Coolant temperature 222
0024
Multifunction display 224
0025
Instrument cluster lighting 222Instrument cluster
43At a glance

Warning and indicator lamps
Function Page
0002
000A
Low-beam
headlamps 127
0003
0012
Parking lamps (AMG
vehicles) 128
0027
000B
ESP® 273
0026
0009
High-beam
headlamps 129
0024
Electric parking brake (red) 276
0005
(USA only) 000B
(Canada only) 0025
000B
Electric parking brake
(yellow) 276
0016
000D
Distance warning 279
0017
000A0009
Turn signals 129
0018
0017
Tire pressure monitor 280 Function Page
0019
001B
SRS 276
001A
000F
Seat belt 270
001D
0002
SPORT handling
mode (AMG vehicles) 274
001E
0011
Coolant 277
001F
0013
Check Engine 277
0020
0014
Reserve fuel 277
0022
0013
ESP®
OFF 273
0023
0015
ABS 271
0028
Braking 271
000E
(USA only) 0007
(Canada only) 44
Instrument clusterAt a glance