MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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Only Select ParkOnly Select Park(P) When Vehicle(P) When Vehicleis Stationaryis Stationary
The vehicle is moving.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XShift the transmission to position].
Apply Brake toApply Brake toSelect RSelect RYou have attempted to shift from position[to position^.
XDepress the brake pedal.
XShift the transmission to position^.
Service RequiredService RequiredDo Not Shift GearsDo Not Shift GearsVisit DealerVisit Dealer
You cannot change the transmission position due to a malfunction.
A warning tone also sounds.
If transmission position[is selected:
XDrive to a qualified specialist workshop without shifting the trans-mission from position[.
If position^,\\or]is selected:
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Reversing Not Pos‐Reversing Not Pos‐sible Servicesible ServiceRequiredRequired
You can no longer shift to transmission position^due to a mal-function.
Transmission positions],\\or[continue to be available.
A warning tone also sounds.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
Transmission Mal‐Transmission Mal‐function Stopfunction StopA malfunction has occurred in the mechanical transmission compo-nents.
A warning tone also sounds. The transmission shifts automaticallyto position\\.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XShift the transmission to position].
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XNotify a qualified specialist workshop or breakdown service.
Stop Vehicle LeaveStop Vehicle LeaveEngine RunningEngine RunningWait TransmissionWait TransmissionCoolingCooling
The transmission has overheated. Pulling away can be temporarilyimpaired or not possible.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions. Do not continue drivingunder any circumstances.
XWait until the display message disappears before pulling away.
Auxiliary BatteryAuxiliary BatteryMalfunctionMalfunctionThe auxiliary battery for the automatic transmission is no longerbeing charged.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity.
XUntil then, always shift the transmission to position]beforeyou switch off the engine.
XBefore leaving the vehicle, apply the electric parking brake.
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Vario-Roof LoweringVario-Roof Lowering
The roof is not fully opened or closed. The hydraulics are depressur-ized.
XFully open or close the roof (Ypage 91).
Y
Open/Close Vario-Open/Close Vario-Roof CompletelyRoof Completely
The roof is not locked.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, payingattention to road and traffic conditions.
XPush or pull and hold the roof switch until the roof is fully open orclosed (Ypage 91).
Y
Start Engine SeeStart Engine SeeOperator's ManualOperator's Manual
The on-board voltage is too low.
XStart the engine.
XAfter approximately ten seconds, repeat the opening or closingprocedure (Ypage 91).
The roof has been opened and closed several times in a row. Theroof drive has been switched off automatically for safety reasons.
You can open and close the roof again after approximately tenminutes.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRepeat the opening or closing procedure (Ypage 91).
Close Rear SideClose Rear SideWindowsWindowsYou leave the vehicle and at least one rear side window is open.
XClose the side windows (Ypage 88).

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Warning and indicator lamps
General notes
Some systems carry out a self-diagnosis when the ignition is switched on. Therefore, some indi-cator and warning lamps may light up or flash temporarily. This behavior is non-critical. Theseindicator and warning lamps only indicate a malfunction if they light up or flash after starting theengine or whilst driving.
Safety
Seat belts
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Safety systems
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'MQ'(USA only),M(Canada only): the red brake system warning lamp islit while the engine is running.
A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
The brake boosting effect is malfunctioning and the braking characteristics maybe affected.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
'MQ'(USA only) orM(Canada only): the red brake system warning lampis lit while the engine is running. A warning tone also sounds.
GWARNING
There is not enough brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir.
The braking effect may be impaired.
There is a risk of an accident.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention toroad and traffic conditions. Do not continue driving under any circumstances.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away (Ypage 146).
XDo not add brake fluid. Adding more will not correct the malfunction.
XConsult a qualified specialist workshop.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
'QUSA only: the red brake system warning lamp is lit while the engine is run-ning. The multifunction display also shows a display message with the&symbol.
The brake pads/linings have reached their wear limit.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
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%QThe yellow ABS warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
ABS (anti-lock braking system) is malfunctioning.
If there is an additional warning tone, the EBD (electronic brake force distribu-tion) is malfunctioning.
Other driving systems and driving safety systems may also malfunction.
GWARNING
The brake system continues to function normally, but without the functions lis-ted above. The front and rear wheels could therefore lock if you perform a fullbrake application, for example.
The steerability and braking characteristics may be severely affected. The brak-ing distance in an emergency braking situation can increase.
If ESP®is not operational, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehicle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop immediately.
If the ABS control unit is defective, there is also a possibility that other systems,such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission, will not be availa-ble.
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tQMercedes-AMG vehicles only:
The yellow SPORT handling mode warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
SPORT handling mode is activated.
GWARNING
When SPORT handling mode is switched on, ESP®is unable to stabilize the vehi-cle.
There is an increased risk of skidding and an accident.
XOnly switch to SPORT handling mode in accordance with the conditions
described in the "Activating/deactivating ESP®" section (Ypage 68).
I$QI(USA only),$(Canada only): the red indicator lamp for the electricparking brake flashes or is lit and/or the yellow warning lamp for the electricparking brake is lit.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
uQThe red restraint system warning lamp is lit while the engine is running.
The restraint system is malfunctioning.
GWARNING
The air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices may either be triggered uninten-tionally or, in the event of an accident, may not be triggered.
There is an increased risk of injury.
XObserve the additional display messages in the multifunction display.
XDrive on carefully.
XContact a qualified specialist workshop and have the restraint systemchecked.
For further information about the restraint system, see (Ypage 41).
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