bluetooth MERCEDES-BENZ SL CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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70327 Stuttgart
Germany
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Registered trademarks:
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In this Operator's Manual you will find the fol-lowing symbols:
GWARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others.
HEnvironmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions or
disposal.
!Notes on material damage alert you todangers that could lead to damage to yourvehicle.
iPractical tips or further information thatcould be helpful to you.
XThis symbol indicates an instructionthat must be followed.
XSeveral of these symbols in succes-sion indicate an instruction with sev-eral steps.
(Ypage)This symbol tells you where you canfind more information about a topic.
YYThis symbol indicates a warning or aninstruction that is continued on thenext page.
Dis‐Dis‐playplayThis text indicates a message on themultifunction display/multimedia dis-play.
Example
GWARNING
If the front passenger air bag has been acti-
vated, a child on the front passenger seat
may be hit by the front passenger air bag in
the event of an accident. There is a risk of
injury or fatal injury.
NEVER use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat protected by an ACTIVE
FRONT AIRBAG; DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY
to the CHILD can occur.
Read the chapter "Children in the vehicle" .
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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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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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XEstablish a Bluetooth®connection to themultimedia system (Ypage 246).
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
You will see one of the following display mes-sages in the multifunction display:
RPhone READYPhone READYor the name of the networkprovider: the mobile phone has found a net-work and is ready to receive.
RPhone No ServicePhone No Service: there is no networkavailable or the mobile phone is searchingfor a network.
Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in theTelTelmenu, a display message appears in the multi-function display.
You can accept a call at any time regardless ofthe menu selected.
XPress theabutton on the steering wheelto accept an incoming call.
Rejecting or ending a call
XPress thevbutton on the steering wheelto reject or end a call.
Selecting an entry in the phone book
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
XPress thec,dorvbutton toswitch to the phone book.
XAuthorize access to the phone book on thephone.
XPressdorcto select the names oneafter the other.
or
XTo start rapid scrolling:press and holdthedorcbutton for longer than onesecond.The names in the phone book are displayedquickly one after the other.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release thebutton or reach the end of the list.
XIf only one telephone number is storedfor a name:press theaorvbuttonto start dialing.
or
XIf there is more than one number for aparticular name:press theaorvbutton to display the numbers.
XPress thecordbutton to select thenumber you want to dial.
XPress theaorvbutton to start dial-ing.
or
XTo exit the telephone book:press thevor8button.
Redialing
The on-board computer saves the last namesor numbers dialed in the redial memory.
XPress theYorebutton on the steer-ing wheel to select theTelTelmenu.
XPress theabutton to switch to theredial memory.
XPress thecordbutton to select thedesired name or number.
XPress theaorvbutton to start dial-ing.
or
XTo exit the redial memory:press thevor8button.
Assistance menu
Introduction
Depending on your vehicle's equipment, in theDriveAssistDriveAssistmenu, you have the followingoptions:
RDisplaying the assistance graphic(Ypage 198)
RMercedes-AMG vehicles: setting the vehiclelevel (Ypage 170)
RActivating/deactivating Active SteeringAssist (Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Brake Assist(Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Brake Assistwith cross-traffic function (Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating ATTENTION ASSIST(Ypage 198)
RActivating/deactivating Active Blind SpotAssist (Ypage 199)
RActivating/deactivating Active Lane KeepingAssist (Ypage 199)
Menus and submenus197
On-board computer and displays
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XTo avoid/use route options:select
Avoid OptionsAvoid Options.
XSelect a route option.
Notes for route options:
RUse Toll RoadsUse Toll Roads
The route calculation includes roads whichrequire you to pay a usage fee (toll).
RNumber of Occupants in the Vehicle:Number of Occupants in the Vehicle:(only available in the USA)
Prerequisite: your vehicle meets the accessconditions for carpool lanes.
Carpool lanes will be included if the carpoollanes option is activated.
Entering an address
Multimedia system:
XSelectNaviNavi{NavigationNavigation.The map shows the vehicle's current posi-tion.
XSlide6the controller.
XSelectDestinationDestination{Address EntryAddress Entry.
Enter an address, e.g. as follows:
Rcity or ZIP code, street, house number
Rstate/province, city or ZIP code
Rcity or ZIP code, center
Rstreet, city or ZIP code, intersection
XSelectCityCity.The city in which the vehicle is currentlylocated (current vehicle position) is at thetop. Below this, you will see locations forwhich route guidance has already been car-ried out.
XEnter the city.TheCsymbol: the location is contained onthe digital map multiple times.
XTo switch to the list:slide5the control-ler.
XSelect the location.If available, the ZIP code is shown. If thereare different ZIP codes available for thelocation, the corresponding digits are dis-played with anXX.
XEnter the street and house number.The address is in the menu.
Further options for destination entry:
Rsearch for a keyword
The keyword search finds destinations usingfragments of words.
Rselect the last destination
Rselect a contact
Rselect a POI
You can search for a POI by location, nameor telephone number.
Rselect destination on the map
Renter intermediate destination
You can map the route to the destinationyourself with up to four intermediate desti-nations.
Rselect destinations from Mercedes-BenzApps
Rselect geo-coordinates
Calculating the route
Prerequisite: the address has been enteredand is in the menu.
XSelectStartStartorContinueContinue.The route is calculated with the selectedroute type and the selected route options.
If route guidance has already been activa-ted, a prompt will appear asking whetheryou wish to end the current route guidance.
XSelectCancel Active Route GuidanceCancel Active Route GuidanceorSet as Intermediate DestinationSet as Intermediate Destination.Cancel Active Route GuidanceCancel Active Route Guidancecancelsthe current route guidance and starts routecalculation to the new destination.
Set as Intermediate DestinationSet as Intermediate Destinationaddsthe new destination in addition to the exist-ing destination and opens the intermediatedestinations list.
Connecting a mobile phone
(COMAND)
Requirements
For telephony via the Bluetooth®interface, you
require a Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone.The mobile phone must support Hands-FreeProfile 1.0 or above.
Multimedia system:
XSelectVehicleVehicle{System Set‐System Set‐tingstings{Activate BluetoothActivate Bluetooth.
XActivate Bluetooth®s.
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Mobile phone:
XActivate Bluetooth®and, if necessary, Blue-
tooth®visibility for other devices (see themanufacturer's operating instructions).
The Bluetooth®device names for all of onemanufacturer's products might be identical. Tomake it possible to clearly identify your mobilephone, change the device name (see the man-ufacturer's operating instructions).
If the mobile phone supports the PBAP (PhoneBookAccessProfile) and MAP (Message
AccessProfile) Bluetooth®profiles, the follow-ing information will be transmitted after youconnect:
RPhone book
RCall lists
RText messages and e-mail
iFurther information on suitable mobilephones can be found at:http://www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
iIn the USA, you can get in touch with theMercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Centeron 1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372).
In Canada, you can get in touch with theCustomer Relations Center on1-800-387-0100.
Searching for and authorizing (con-
necting) a mobile phone
Before using your mobile phone with the multi-media system for the first time, you will needto search for the phone and then authorize(connect) it. Depending on the mobile phone,authorization either takes place by means ofSecure Simple Pairing or by entering a pass-key. The multimedia system automaticallymakes the procedure that is relevant for yourmobile phone available. The mobile phone isalways connected automatically after authori-zation. Further information on using a mobilephone with the multimedia system (see theDigital Operator's Manual).
If the multimedia system does not detect yourmobile phone, this may be due to particularsecurity settings on your mobile phone (seethe manufacturer's operating instructions).
Only one mobile phone can be connected tothe multimedia system at any one time.
Searching for a mobile phone
Multimedia system:
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displayed (see the manufacturer's operatinginstructions).
Media mode
General notes
If you wish to play external media sources, theappropriate media mode must already beturned on. Further information on media mode(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
The following external media sources can beused:
RApple®devices (e.g. iPhone®)
RUSB devices (e.g. USB stick, MP3 player)(Ypage 248)
RCD
RDVD (COMAND)
RSD cards
RVia devices connected by Bluetooth®
iInformation on single CD/DVD drive orDVD changer (see the Digital Operator'sManual).
Selecting using the device list
Multimedia system:
XSelectMediaMedia{DevicesDevices.The available media sources will be shown.The;dot indicates the current setting.
XSelect the media source.Playable files are played.
Inserting/removing an SD card
Important safety notes
GWARNING
SD cards are small parts. They can be swal-
lowed and cause choking. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Keep the SD card out of the reach of chil-
dren. If a SD card is swallowed, seek medi-
cal attention immediately.
!If the SD card is no longer in use, youshould take it out and remove it from thevehicle. High temperatures can damage thecard.
Inserting an SD card
The SD card slot is located on the controlpanel.
XInsert the SD card into the SD card slot untilthe SD card engages. The side with the con-tacts must face down.
Removing an SD card
XPress the SD card.The SD card is ejected.
XRemove the SD card.
Connecting USB devices
XConnect the USB device to the USB port.
There are two USB ports in the stowagespace under the armrest.
XSelect the media source (Ypage 248).
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